December Newsletter 2009

Christmas Newsletter 2009
Joanne Wieser, MA, LMFT, LMHC
PO Box 133 Elma, WA 98541
360-861-8184 or 360-470-3525

• Quote
• Picture
• New individual rate as of 1/1/10
• Visa/MasterCard in January
• My newsletter will be available on my blog
• Movie Review – 2 videos
• Book Review

In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich. -Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Picture of my grandson Aaron taken by his mother Melinda Tuttle/Melinda Tuttle Photography (melindatuttlephotography.com)

My new individual rate will be $90.00 per hour starting January 1st 2009.

I plan to offer Visa/MasterCard as a payment option starting January 1st 2009.

I will be posting my newsletters on my blog to save paper and postage. Please check my blog after the 15th of the month joannewieser.blogspot.com for past and current newsletters.

“Seven Pounds” questioned self forgiveness. I believe this would be an interesting video to watch along with reading the book “The Shack” or “Change of Heart”. The video looks at the moral and spiritual dilemmas of forgiveness. The video is very disturbing and thought provoking. I am sure each person watching it will have their own feelings of how it should have ended.

“Revolutionary Road” could be disturbing to a parent who has lost a child or had an abortion or lost their mother early in life. The couples arguing reminded me of Dr. John Gottman’s 4 Horseman as the couple depicted all 4 in their dance of anger. The video includes scenes of infidelity, domestic violence, chain smoking and drinking. Many of these images could be disturbing. The wife/mother’s behavior toward her daughter could bring up past abuses.

I believe both movies have their merit and I would watch both of them again.

“Just Do It” is about the journey of a young couple with 2 children taking on a quest to have sex 100 days. It has some funny moments and some enlightening information. I think every couple should read it.

November 2009 Newsletter

East County Counseling Services

Joanne Wieser, MA, LMFT, LMHC
PO Box 133
Elma, WA 98541
360-861-8184 /360-370-3525
joannewieser.com/joannewieser.blogspot.com

To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.

-Bertrand Russell

• Vacation
• Newsletter
• Waiting Room
• Lori’s Open House
• Raising Rates as of January 1st 2010
• Custody Clarification
• Pre-marital and post divorce counseling
• Gratitude
• Visa/Mastercard

I will be on vacation the week of Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas and New Years. I will be available for emergencies by calling my office telephone number or cell number.

If you do not want to receive a copy of my newsletter just send me a quick e-mail stating you want your name off the e-mail list.

I am sharing a waiting room with Dr. Lori Wieser. The waiting room is across the hall from me and next to Dr. Wieser’s office. A sign will be posted on the door. Lori or I will greet you in the waiting room.

Dr. Lori Wieser’s Open House is Saturday, November 21st from 3-5 PM. She will be there to answer any of questions about Naturopathic Medicine. 304 West Main, Suite 3, Elma, WA 98541

I will be raising my individual rate to $90.00 per hour as of January 1st, 2010. If you have any questions please contact me at my office or cell number.

If your child is seeing me I have a letter explaining my role and limitation. I will be asking you to sign the letter at your next session.

I offer pre marital counseling and post divorce counseling. I am not a custody evaluator and I do not conduct custody or visitation evaluations.

Expressing gratitude everyday can help increase good mental health and feelings of happiness. Writing a list of 5 things or people you are grateful for increases feelings of good will. I am challenging you to journal for a week on the back of the newsletter your gratitude. I believe this would be a great exercise to share with family and friends as a Thanksgiving activity. Before the meal ask each person to write and share a list of 5 things or people they are grateful for. I wish all of you a happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.

I will have Visa/Mastercard for your convenience in January