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2012 Annual Report

pmeinersmann — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 21:30:27 +0000

We’ve posted our Annual Report for last year, check it out.

Suicide Prevention Day

pmeinersmann — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:50:24 +0000

National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare has released an infographic about Suicide in America to help spread the word about suicide. What can you do to help eliminate suicide in the US?

Press Release: Harbor Family Services Expands Psychiatric Services

pmeinersmann — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:47:49 +0000

Harbor Family Services is pleased to announce additions to our Psychiatric Care and Medication Management program in Rockport, Northport and Damariscotta. We welcome Susan Lidstone, PMHNP-BC, and Layla Billings, PMHNP-BC. Susan Lidstone has lived and worked in the Knox County community for over 20 years. Susan will be seeing adult patients in both Northport and Rockport. Layla Billings joins the team from the Portland area and will be seeing children in both Northport and Rockport offices. They join team members Kathy Dishner, PMHNP-BC, Jennie McNeil, RNC, and Harbor Family Services Medical Director, Dr. Julie Balaban, M.D. “Harbor Family Services is very fortunate to have Susan Lidstone and Layla Billings join our team. They bring a wealth of psychiatric expertise and knowledge to the Mid-Coast that will be accessible, patient centered and focused on providing the best individual care to our community members possible. The addition to our team will also allow HFS to expand psychiatric services to Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties where Kathy Dishner, our Director of Nursing will begin seeing patients in September” says Matt Small Chief Operating Officer for Harbor Family Services.

Back left Susan Lidstone, Layla Billings
Bottom left Jennie McNeil and Kathy Dishner

Harbor Family Services is a nationally accredited not-for-profit comprehensive mental health and substance abuse agency. For more information about Harbor Family services and the work we do with children, adults, and families call 207-470-7090 or visit our web site.

Harbor Family Services’ Community Services provides Child and Adult Case Management; Child and Adult Medication Management and Outpatient Counseling; In-Home Therapy; School-Based Counseling; and, Substance Abuse Counseling; to individuals and families and accepts MaineCare and private insurance.

Great Turnout for Rewiring The Brain Seminar

pmeinersmann — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:28:47 +0000

Harbor Family Services recently hosted a mental health conference, in partnership with the Maine Office of Substance Abuse Services, featuring noted neuropsychologist Dr. John Arden. This seminar examined the use of brain-based in-terventions to enhance outcomes with a variety of client populations. John Arden, Ph.D. has 35 years of experience providing psychological services and directing mental health programs. Dr. Arden’s study of neuropsychology has inspired him to integrate neuroscience and psychotherapy, synthesizing the biological and psychological into a new vision for psychotherapy: Brain-Based Therapy.

His work incorporates what is currently known about the brain and its capacities, including neuroplasticity and neurogenesis, with psychotherapy research, mindfulness, nutritional neuroscience and social intelligence. He conducts seminars on Brain-Based Therapy throughout the United States and abroad. Author of twelve books, his most recent publication, Rewire Your Brain, describes how the general audience can utilize the practices of Brain-Based Therapy. He is the lead author (with Dr. Lloyd Linford) of two volumes for the practitioner entitled Brain-Based Therapy: Adults and Brain-Based Therapy: Children & Adolescents. The event was extremely well attended by professionals from around the state and the Harbor Family Services team has experienced a sense of great satisfaction in bringing an important piece of mental health knowledge to the local provider community.

For more information on John Arden’s work, visit John Arden’s web site: http://www.drjohnarden.com.

And for more information about Harbor Family Services, the work we do, and other upcoming events, visit our website or “like” us on Facebook.

Rewiring the Brain seminar with Dr. John B. Arden, Ph. D.

pmeinersmann — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:54:13 +0000

We’re hosting Dr. John B. Arden, Ph. D., author of the book Rewire your Brain for a one-day seminar at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. This seminar will examine the use of brain-based interventions to enhance outcomes with a variety of client populations. Participants will identify the role that brain function plays in mood, memory and behavior. You will evaluate the latest research indicating certain aspects of traditional theoretical psychology that may be counter-therapeutic. Using a synthesized model of neuroscience, attachment theory and evidence-based treatment, you will learn how to more effectively treat clients with depression and anxiety disorders as well as PTSD and OCD and Substance Abuse. Participants will develop a new way of looking at the therapeutic process to move beyond the traditional theoretical school approach.

Target Audience: Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Marriage and Family Therapists, Teachers and other school staff, Counselors, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, Pastoral Counselors, Case Managers, Psychiatric Nurses

CEU’s: AdCare Educational Institute will issue certificates of completion. AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc. is a recognized sponsor of Continuing Education Activities by the Maine State Board of Alcohol & Drug Counselors. This workshop is approved for 6.5 credit hours (.65 CEU’s). For other professionals, please contact your licensure/certification board directly for questions regarding calculation of contact hours and the applicability of this training for continuing education credit in your discipline.

You can read more about the seminar here or you can register online here. The conference is only $70 for 6.5 credit hours and includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

NCCBH Releases Mental Health Infographic Data

pmeinersmann — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:29:14 +0000

The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare recently released a collection of stats and facts about mental illness and its impact on individuals, families and our communities. Check out the display below.