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Texas Children’s Program News
December 18th, 2012 / Planting Seeds / Betty Ford Institute
The Five Star Kids Professional Training Series will offer “Ethical Practice and Navigating Complaints against Mental Health Professionals” presented by guest lecturers Ken Bateman, Ed.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S and Laurel Clement, J.D. and LPC on Friday, January 18, 2013 from 9am to 12pm at the Betty Ford Center Five Star Kids offices in Irving. In this training, Dr. Bateman will explore scenarios that challenge attendees to identify the most ethical responses. Ms. Clement, will also provide insight into how licensing boards address complaints against practitioners. She will share her own...
December 18th, 2012 / Planting Seeds / Betty Ford Institute
The Five Star Kids Professional Training Series will offer “Ethical Practice and Navigating Complaints against Mental Health Professionals” presented by guest lecturers Ken Bateman, Ed.D., LMFT-S, LPC-S and Laurel Clement, J.D. and LPC on Friday, January 18, 2013 from 9am to 12pm at the Betty Ford Center Five Star Kids offices in Irving. In this training, Dr. Bateman will explore scenarios that challenge attendees to identify the most ethical responses. Ms. Clement, will also provide insight into how licensing boards address complaints against practitioners. She will share her own...
California Children’s Program News
December 18th, 2012 / California / Betty Ford Institute
During the holiday season, our staff is able to reflect on how thankful we are for the opportunity to serve so many children and families. Many of these families attend our four day program at the Betty Ford Center. We are fortunate to work with other children within the Desert Sands Unified School District. We had the pleasure to visit three schools during Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign for children designed to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and nicotine. Thanks to Ben Franklin Elementary, James Madison Elementary, and Washington Charter, particularly the...
December 18th, 2012 / California / Betty Ford Institute
During the holiday season, our staff is able to reflect on how thankful we are for the opportunity to serve so many children and families. Many of these families attend our four day program at the Betty Ford Center. We are fortunate to work with other children within the Desert Sands Unified School District. We had the pleasure to visit three schools during Red Ribbon Week, a national campaign for children designed to raise awareness of the dangers of drugs, alcohol, and nicotine. Thanks to Ben Franklin Elementary, James Madison Elementary, and Washington Charter, particularly the...
Colorado Children’s Program News
December 18th, 2012 / Colorado / Betty Ford Institute
Lots of exciting things are happening at Betty Ford Colorado Children’s Program! First, we have settled comfortably into our new offices at 14001 East Iliff Avenue, Suite 120, Aurora, CO 80014. To show it off, we will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, January 24 th , 2013 from 3pm-7pm. We will have door prizes, yummy treats, and an atmosphere perfect for professional networking. Please take a moment to stop by! We will once again play a major role in 39 th Annual Winter Symposium January 27-30, 2013 ( www.ggforrest.com for a schedule). David Meggitt will be presenting “The...
December 18th, 2012 / Colorado / Betty Ford Institute
Lots of exciting things are happening at Betty Ford Colorado Children’s Program! First, we have settled comfortably into our new offices at 14001 East Iliff Avenue, Suite 120, Aurora, CO 80014. To show it off, we will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, January 24 th , 2013 from 3pm-7pm. We will have door prizes, yummy treats, and an atmosphere perfect for professional networking. Please take a moment to stop by! We will once again play a major role in 39 th Annual Winter Symposium January 27-30, 2013 ( www.ggforrest.com for a schedule). David Meggitt will be presenting “The...
Texas Five Star Kids News Fall 2011
November 9th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
In addition to providing support and education to children affected by a loved one’s addiction, the Five Star Kids program has undertaken the initiative to advocate for this population by providing education to other community agencies and among professionals. Five Star Kids counselors provide lectures and opportunities for discussion with patients and their family members in both residential and outpatient treatment centers such as Pine Street, Grapevine Valley Hope and the Right Step. These lectures offer insight into the family dynamics of addiction as well as provide the Children’s...
November 9th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
In addition to providing support and education to children affected by a loved one’s addiction, the Five Star Kids program has undertaken the initiative to advocate for this population by providing education to other community agencies and among professionals. Five Star Kids counselors provide lectures and opportunities for discussion with patients and their family members in both residential and outpatient treatment centers such as Pine Street, Grapevine Valley Hope and the Right Step. These lectures offer insight into the family dynamics of addiction as well as provide the Children’s...
Colorado Five Star Kids News – Fall 2011
November 9th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
On October 5 th , we held our annual “Thank You Luncheon” at the Cool River Cafe in the Denver Tech Center for 35 people. Each year we are pleased to be able to host a luncheon to let our supporters, referents and friends know how we are doing, and how much we appreciate their support. Last month, David Meggitt made a presentation for professionals at the Third Annual Colorado DEC Conference in Colorado Springs. There were about 100 people in attendance for his presentation on "Risk and Resilience." Phoenix Multisport, whose mission is to build sober, active communities...
November 9th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
On October 5 th , we held our annual “Thank You Luncheon” at the Cool River Cafe in the Denver Tech Center for 35 people. Each year we are pleased to be able to host a luncheon to let our supporters, referents and friends know how we are doing, and how much we appreciate their support. Last month, David Meggitt made a presentation for professionals at the Third Annual Colorado DEC Conference in Colorado Springs. There were about 100 people in attendance for his presentation on "Risk and Resilience." Phoenix Multisport, whose mission is to build sober, active communities...
California Five Star Kids News – Fall 2011
November 9th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
With the school year in full swing, the California Children’s staff is facilitating four-day programs in our elementary schools. We are happy to work so closely with the Desert Sands Unified School District and their Student Assistance Program to provide preventative education to children that would otherwise not have the ability to attend our programs on the Betty Ford campus. We plan on serving nine schools for the 2011-2012 school year. We truly appreciate the support we receive from the school principals and counselors. In addition to our community and school programs, we...
November 9th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
With the school year in full swing, the California Children’s staff is facilitating four-day programs in our elementary schools. We are happy to work so closely with the Desert Sands Unified School District and their Student Assistance Program to provide preventative education to children that would otherwise not have the ability to attend our programs on the Betty Ford campus. We plan on serving nine schools for the 2011-2012 school year. We truly appreciate the support we receive from the school principals and counselors. In addition to our community and school programs, we...
Colorado Childrens Program News – Summer 2011
June 15th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
We welcome Josie Warren, a native Coloradan to our staff. She brings with her a lot of enthusiasm and hope for the children with whom we work. She received her Psychology and Human Development Bachelor of Arts degrees from Eckerd College in Florida. Josie started in our program as a volunteer in July of 2010. She joined us as a per diem staff in January. The addition of Josie to our team was also when our program here in Colorado became independent of support from the California and Texas program staff.
June 15th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
We welcome Josie Warren, a native Coloradan to our staff. She brings with her a lot of enthusiasm and hope for the children with whom we work. She received her Psychology and Human Development Bachelor of Arts degrees from Eckerd College in Florida. Josie started in our program as a volunteer in July of 2010. She joined us as a per diem staff in January. The addition of Josie to our team was also when our program here in Colorado became independent of support from the California and Texas program staff.
California Children’s Program News – Summer 2011
June 15th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
The California Children’s Program strives to help in educating families about the disease of addiction in many different ways. We are dedicated to serving families that come to our Children’s Program on our main campus; however, a large amount of time is utilized throughout our community. We will continue to have two programs a month on the main campus during the summer. In addition, many of our staff will participate in the International Doctors and Dentists in Alcoholics Anonymous (IDAA) Conference in August. Staff will travel to Arizona to host several children’s groups...
June 15th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
The California Children’s Program strives to help in educating families about the disease of addiction in many different ways. We are dedicated to serving families that come to our Children’s Program on our main campus; however, a large amount of time is utilized throughout our community. We will continue to have two programs a month on the main campus during the summer. In addition, many of our staff will participate in the International Doctors and Dentists in Alcoholics Anonymous (IDAA) Conference in August. Staff will travel to Arizona to host several children’s groups...
Texas Five Star Kids News – Summer 2011
June 15th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
EMDR Workshop Successful On April 29th, Renee Lozano, LCSW presented as part of the Betty Ford Center Five Star Kids Training Series on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a technique used in therapeutic work with those who have experienced trauma and continue to experience strong emotional reactions long after a difficult event has passed. Participants received an excellent example of this therapeutic process as Ms. Lozano performed EMDR with two volunteers who had been under the care of Ms. Lozano prior to the training. Participants reported that observing...
June 15th, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
EMDR Workshop Successful On April 29th, Renee Lozano, LCSW presented as part of the Betty Ford Center Five Star Kids Training Series on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is a technique used in therapeutic work with those who have experienced trauma and continue to experience strong emotional reactions long after a difficult event has passed. Participants received an excellent example of this therapeutic process as Ms. Lozano performed EMDR with two volunteers who had been under the care of Ms. Lozano prior to the training. Participants reported that observing...
Texas News
February 1st, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
Once again the Five Star Kids sponsored a toy drive for the families and agencies that we partner with. The donations come primarily from tenants in our office building. As in years past there were an abundance of toys, bikes, games, art supplies and plush animals to distribute to our kids. Elizabeth Devine, clinical coordinator, spearheaded the distribution. We were able to provide assistance to approximately 30 families that we had directly served. We also partnered with one of our Irving school sites and donated some of the toys to help with their toy drive. This school’s...
February 1st, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
Once again the Five Star Kids sponsored a toy drive for the families and agencies that we partner with. The donations come primarily from tenants in our office building. As in years past there were an abundance of toys, bikes, games, art supplies and plush animals to distribute to our kids. Elizabeth Devine, clinical coordinator, spearheaded the distribution. We were able to provide assistance to approximately 30 families that we had directly served. We also partnered with one of our Irving school sites and donated some of the toys to help with their toy drive. This school’s...
Colorado News
February 1st, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
Our staff is growing to meet the demands in Colorado. Please welcome Josie Warren as our new children’s counselor. A native Coloradan, Josie grew up in the Eastern Plains and started off in our group as a volunteer. Her enthusiasm and desire to help children from addicted homes has shown through and played a major role in her being hired for the position. Upcoming Events: David Meggitt, manager of the Colorado Children’s Program, will be presenting at the 37th Annual Psychotherapy Associates Annual Advanced Winter Symposium. On Thursday, February 3, David will be presenting...
February 1st, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
Our staff is growing to meet the demands in Colorado. Please welcome Josie Warren as our new children’s counselor. A native Coloradan, Josie grew up in the Eastern Plains and started off in our group as a volunteer. Her enthusiasm and desire to help children from addicted homes has shown through and played a major role in her being hired for the position. Upcoming Events: David Meggitt, manager of the Colorado Children’s Program, will be presenting at the 37th Annual Psychotherapy Associates Annual Advanced Winter Symposium. On Thursday, February 3, David will be presenting...
California News
February 1st, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
The California Children’s Program kicked off the holiday season with our 28th Annual Alumni Reunion. Children from across the country joined together to celebrate their family’s continued recovery. Staff from our Texas and Colorado Children’s Programs joined with California to help make the event special and fun for the kids. In addition, the Children’s Program provided a Holiday Hotline for our alumni children to call. For the twelfth year, an 800 number was provided so that kids could reach out to a familiar voice in their time of need. Over the next several months...
February 1st, 2011 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
The California Children’s Program kicked off the holiday season with our 28th Annual Alumni Reunion. Children from across the country joined together to celebrate their family’s continued recovery. Staff from our Texas and Colorado Children’s Programs joined with California to help make the event special and fun for the kids. In addition, the Children’s Program provided a Holiday Hotline for our alumni children to call. For the twelfth year, an 800 number was provided so that kids could reach out to a familiar voice in their time of need. Over the next several months...
Reactive Attachment Disorder Workshop in Texas
September 30th, 2010 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
The Texas Children’s Program hosted a day long workshop on September 24th on the topic of Reactive Attachment Disorder. Nancy Kolo, a local therapist specializing in the disorder, presented the information along with a panel of parents who have adopted children with RAD. Fifty professionals were in attendance and the evaluations were excellent. One of the attendees drove from Houston to attend the workshop. She told us that she cannot get this level of training for the price anywhere in her area. Lance Hughes, coordinator for the Professional Training Series is to be commended for...
September 30th, 2010 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
The Texas Children’s Program hosted a day long workshop on September 24th on the topic of Reactive Attachment Disorder. Nancy Kolo, a local therapist specializing in the disorder, presented the information along with a panel of parents who have adopted children with RAD. Fifty professionals were in attendance and the evaluations were excellent. One of the attendees drove from Houston to attend the workshop. She told us that she cannot get this level of training for the price anywhere in her area. Lance Hughes, coordinator for the Professional Training Series is to be commended for...
Children’s Program News – Texas
September 22nd, 2010 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
Staff to Present at National Drug Endangered Children Conference The 2010 National DEC Conference is being held in partnership with the Texas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children and the Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The Texas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children is supported by the Children’s Justice Act through the Texas Center for the Judiciary. Betty Ford Five Star Kids played a key role in the formation of the Texas Alliance. www.texasdec.org Elizabeth Devine, Clinical Coordinator and Pam Newton, Director, will present two workshops at the conference...
September 22nd, 2010 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
Staff to Present at National Drug Endangered Children Conference The 2010 National DEC Conference is being held in partnership with the Texas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children and the Greater Dallas Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. The Texas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children is supported by the Children’s Justice Act through the Texas Center for the Judiciary. Betty Ford Five Star Kids played a key role in the formation of the Texas Alliance. www.texasdec.org Elizabeth Devine, Clinical Coordinator and Pam Newton, Director, will present two workshops at the conference...
Children’s Program News – Colorado
September 22nd, 2010 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
David Meggitt, Colorado Children's Counselor, made a presentation for The Coalition for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CPCAN) Forum on September 17th, 2010. The focus of the talk was hands-on practical suggestions for teachers and other people working directly with children affected by a loved one's substance abuse. Topics covered included how to identify children in this population; the dos and don'ts of working with these children; and how to build some resilience skills in these children.
September 22nd, 2010 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
David Meggitt, Colorado Children's Counselor, made a presentation for The Coalition for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (CPCAN) Forum on September 17th, 2010. The focus of the talk was hands-on practical suggestions for teachers and other people working directly with children affected by a loved one's substance abuse. Topics covered included how to identify children in this population; the dos and don'ts of working with these children; and how to build some resilience skills in these children.
Children’s Program News – California
September 22nd, 2010 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
The California Children’s staff maintained a steady presence in the community this summer. In addition to facilitating our four-day programs on the Betty Ford Center campus twice a month, we dedicated much time to providing tools to children, families and professionals. For the third year, staff from the Children’s Program visited the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center. The Highland Center serves children year round, offering after-school activities and summer sessions in the north Palm Springs area. In June, we facilitated the last of our ten one-hour sessions for...
September 22nd, 2010 / Regional Children's Program News / Betty Ford Institute
The California Children’s staff maintained a steady presence in the community this summer. In addition to facilitating our four-day programs on the Betty Ford Center campus twice a month, we dedicated much time to providing tools to children, families and professionals. For the third year, staff from the Children’s Program visited the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center. The Highland Center serves children year round, offering after-school activities and summer sessions in the north Palm Springs area. In June, we facilitated the last of our ten one-hour sessions for...
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