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What's Happening at Southampton Psychiatric Associates | Winter 2011

Mindful (and Common Sense) Parenting – Margaret Sayers, Ph.D. has developed a workshop for parents of children ages 4 to 14 that focuses on integrating mindfulness principles into childrearing. The workshop is interactive and emphasizes skills practice. The first presentation of this workshop took place at The Swain School in Allentown in November, 2010. The workshop will also be presented on January 20, 2011 at Abington Quaker Meeting House in Jenkintown. This presentation is a fundraiser for the Northwest Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network. Dr. Sayers is available to present Mindful (and Common Sense) Parenting to schools and community groups. Please contact her at 215.355.2011 x203 for more information.

New Fee Schedule – In order to meet the rising costs of provided health care, Southampton Psychiatric Associates has a new fee schedule that will go into effect on March 1, 2011. This is the first fee increase at SPA in more than four years. Click here to see the new fee schedule.

Continuing Education - Ruth Jampol, Ph.D. recently completed an externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and is now using EFT with couples with a wide range of problems, including couples who have not benefited from previous treatment.

Bipolar Support Group – Loved ones of people with bipolar illness can often become depressed themselves. This ongoing group is offered to help them learn the importance of SELF-CARE. Subjects of discussion may include, for example, common feelings, such as: love, compassion, guilt, and anger, the grieving process, the value of education, keeping healthy boundaries, coping strategies, and resources. The group will meet on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 with a proposed start date of October 13, 2009. For more information, contact Peggy Ryan, M.A., L.P.C. at 215.355.2011 x401.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Group – the Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy group is a nine session group which blends Eastern meditative practices with Western psychological perspectives. The focus during the nine sessions is to teach, practice, and apply skills for shifting the thoughts, feelings, and sensations associated with anxiety and depression. The group gives step by step guidelines through awareness exercises and cognitive interventions and is designed for individuals who have had experiences with relapse of anxiety and depression. For further information and an interview, please call Jane Folk, M.S., LPC at 215.355.2011 x306.

Group Therapies – Several groups are accepting new members. These include Social Skills Training groups for children of all ages, group for Parents of Children with Bipolar Disorder, the High School and Young Adult groups, and the Women’s group. For more information or to register for a group, call 215.355.2011, ext. 308.

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