Friday, September 25, 2009
Harbor divorce rate one of the highest
Headlines from The Daily World, Aberdeen, WA. Grays Harbor has the 27th highest divorce rate in the nation. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist the statistics are shocking. Hopefully couples will try counseling before giving up on their marriage. If you are thinking of divorce I am encouraging you to contact me.
September 2009 Newsletter
September 2009 Newsletter
East County Counseling Services
Joanne Wieser, MA, LMFT, LMHC
PO Box 133
Elma, WA 98541
360-861-8184 or 360-470-3525
joannewieser.com
Custody, visitation, and AAMFT code of ethics
Changes in new privilege law & disclosure statement
Court
New business cards & brochures
Check out my website
September Awareness Dates
Videos for September
Check out Dr. Lori’s letter on back
All beginnings require that you unlock a new door.-Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav
Some of you have asked me to see your children while you are in conflict with ex partners over visitation and custody. I hope the AAMFT code of ethics will help you to understand why I cannot help you with forensic evaluations as to custody or visitation in your court case. I can give you a list of therapists that may be able to help you. When you call a therapist inform them of what you need so you do not have to pay costs for services that you cannot use.
AAMFT code of ethics: 3.14 To avoid a conflict of interests, marriage and family therapists who treat minors or adults involved in custody or visitation actions may not also perform forensic evaluations for custody, residence, or visitation of the minor. The marriage and family therapist who treats the minor may provide the court or mental health professional performing the evaluation with information about the minor from the marriage and family therapist’s perspective as a treating marriage and family therapist, so long as the marriage and family therapist does not violate confidentiality.
As part of my normal business practice I do not testify in court for my clients. If this is a service you believe you need please let me know as I will give you names of therapists that may help with that service. Again, I am sorry if this has caused you any inconvenience. Please read above and below. The new law has only 5 exceptions that will legally permit me to use or disclose your health information.
The new privacy law RCW 5.60.06 (9) granting counselors/therapists privilege went into affect July 2009. Due to the new privilege privacy law I will be asking all my current clients/patients to sign a privacy statement with the new wording of the law.
Coming soon: my new business cards and brochures (check out my new picture in my brochure) with my new business name.
Check out my website: www.joannewieser.com. I have a new picture taken by my daughter who is a photographer. You can check more pictures on her website: melindatuttlephotography.com.
September 1-30 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. www.recoverymonth.gov and www.info@samhsa.gov
September 6-12 National Suicide Prevention Week. www.suicidology.org and www. info@suicidology.org
September 21 World Alzheimer’s Day www.alz.couk/adi/wad and www.info@alz.co.uk
The movie “The Soloist” and starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downing Jr unfolds about the unlikely friendship between a columnist and schizophrenic homeless musician that lives on the streets. I believe it clearly depicts the life of homeless people but also how people in good faith try to change others instead of accepting people for who they are. The movie didn’t receive great reviews but if you have a family member or friend who is mentally ill this is worth watching.
East County Counseling Services
Joanne Wieser, MA, LMFT, LMHC
PO Box 133
Elma, WA 98541
360-861-8184 or 360-470-3525
joannewieser.com
Custody, visitation, and AAMFT code of ethics
Changes in new privilege law & disclosure statement
Court
New business cards & brochures
Check out my website
September Awareness Dates
Videos for September
Check out Dr. Lori’s letter on back
All beginnings require that you unlock a new door.-Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav
Some of you have asked me to see your children while you are in conflict with ex partners over visitation and custody. I hope the AAMFT code of ethics will help you to understand why I cannot help you with forensic evaluations as to custody or visitation in your court case. I can give you a list of therapists that may be able to help you. When you call a therapist inform them of what you need so you do not have to pay costs for services that you cannot use.
AAMFT code of ethics: 3.14 To avoid a conflict of interests, marriage and family therapists who treat minors or adults involved in custody or visitation actions may not also perform forensic evaluations for custody, residence, or visitation of the minor. The marriage and family therapist who treats the minor may provide the court or mental health professional performing the evaluation with information about the minor from the marriage and family therapist’s perspective as a treating marriage and family therapist, so long as the marriage and family therapist does not violate confidentiality.
As part of my normal business practice I do not testify in court for my clients. If this is a service you believe you need please let me know as I will give you names of therapists that may help with that service. Again, I am sorry if this has caused you any inconvenience. Please read above and below. The new law has only 5 exceptions that will legally permit me to use or disclose your health information.
The new privacy law RCW 5.60.06 (9) granting counselors/therapists privilege went into affect July 2009. Due to the new privilege privacy law I will be asking all my current clients/patients to sign a privacy statement with the new wording of the law.
Coming soon: my new business cards and brochures (check out my new picture in my brochure) with my new business name.
Check out my website: www.joannewieser.com. I have a new picture taken by my daughter who is a photographer. You can check more pictures on her website: melindatuttlephotography.com.
September 1-30 National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. www.recoverymonth.gov and www.info@samhsa.gov
September 6-12 National Suicide Prevention Week. www.suicidology.org and www. info@suicidology.org
September 21 World Alzheimer’s Day www.alz.couk/adi/wad and www.info@alz.co.uk
The movie “The Soloist” and starring Jamie Foxx and Robert Downing Jr unfolds about the unlikely friendship between a columnist and schizophrenic homeless musician that lives on the streets. I believe it clearly depicts the life of homeless people but also how people in good faith try to change others instead of accepting people for who they are. The movie didn’t receive great reviews but if you have a family member or friend who is mentally ill this is worth watching.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
New Name of business
My new business name: East County Counseling Services. My phone number and business address is the same.
Updated Website
Check out my new picture and updated Website. You can see more picture of me by visiting melindatuttlephotography.com
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Time Management for Quality Care
Time Management for Quality Care
As the summer transitions into fall my time will be more at a premium due to more clients scheduling. I want to give all of my clients the best in quality time as possible so please read below and give me feedback if you have any questions or concerns.
• Since I do not have a waiting room I am encouraging all of you to arrive as close to the appointment time as possible. I schedule my session for 60 minutes if you arrive early please wait until the appointed to come into my office.
• I will be asking for your insurance co payment and assigned homework at the beginning of the session. If you plan to pay with a check please have it ready before you come in or make out your check at the beginning of the session. If you choose to not do your assigned homework please let me know why you feel it is not appropriate.
• I will start winding down the session 10 minutes before the hour is up so that if you feel you have another issue that you would like to work on you can schedule another session or write about your concerns and later mail or e-mail me your thoughts.
• If you need a court report or CPS report please let me know at the beginning of the session. I will write it during the session so you can take it with you or I can fax it the court or social worker.
I hope these suggestions will help us create the best quality time possible for your sessions. I want to help you to reach your goals by giving you the best customer service possible.
As the summer transitions into fall my time will be more at a premium due to more clients scheduling. I want to give all of my clients the best in quality time as possible so please read below and give me feedback if you have any questions or concerns.
• Since I do not have a waiting room I am encouraging all of you to arrive as close to the appointment time as possible. I schedule my session for 60 minutes if you arrive early please wait until the appointed to come into my office.
• I will be asking for your insurance co payment and assigned homework at the beginning of the session. If you plan to pay with a check please have it ready before you come in or make out your check at the beginning of the session. If you choose to not do your assigned homework please let me know why you feel it is not appropriate.
• I will start winding down the session 10 minutes before the hour is up so that if you feel you have another issue that you would like to work on you can schedule another session or write about your concerns and later mail or e-mail me your thoughts.
• If you need a court report or CPS report please let me know at the beginning of the session. I will write it during the session so you can take it with you or I can fax it the court or social worker.
I hope these suggestions will help us create the best quality time possible for your sessions. I want to help you to reach your goals by giving you the best customer service possible.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
August 2009 Newsletter
East County Counseling Services
Joanne Wieser, MA, LMFT, LMHC
PO Box 133
Elma, WA 98541
Website: joannewieser.com
Blog: joannewieser.blogspot.com
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.-Thich Nhat Hanh
• NEW NAME
• NEW individual rate starting August 1st
• Reminder about appointment cancellations
• Books, videos, etc
• Marriage Movies
• Dr. Lori Wieser, Naturopathic Physician
• My business has a new name “East County Counseling Services”. You will be seeing my new name on my business cards, brochures, and letterhead in the near future.
• Reminder my new individual rate of $85.00 starts August 1st. If you have any questions please contact me.
• I am taking inventory of all my books and video and materials. If you still have materials out please return them as soon as possible. After August 1st all books and videos can only be checked out for 3 weeks after that time you will be charged the full amount of replacing the item.
• Rent and watch with your honey; recommend them to your married kids: The Story of Us, The Notebook, Family Man, Match Point, Away from Her, Groundhog Day, Knocked Up, Housesitter, Moonstruck, The Incredibles, Breaking Away, Arranged, My Life
• I am proud to announce that my daughter, Dr. Lori Wieser, Naturopathic Physician, will be opening her Elma office on September 1st across the hall from me. As you walk down the hall you will notice the bright orange flowers in her window. She will have brochures and business cards available outside her door. To schedule an appointment or just to reach her please call
360-402-4943.
Joanne Wieser, MA, LMFT, LMHC
PO Box 133
Elma, WA 98541
Website: joannewieser.com
Blog: joannewieser.blogspot.com
Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.-Thich Nhat Hanh
• NEW NAME
• NEW individual rate starting August 1st
• Reminder about appointment cancellations
• Books, videos, etc
• Marriage Movies
• Dr. Lori Wieser, Naturopathic Physician
• My business has a new name “East County Counseling Services”. You will be seeing my new name on my business cards, brochures, and letterhead in the near future.
• Reminder my new individual rate of $85.00 starts August 1st. If you have any questions please contact me.
• I am taking inventory of all my books and video and materials. If you still have materials out please return them as soon as possible. After August 1st all books and videos can only be checked out for 3 weeks after that time you will be charged the full amount of replacing the item.
• Rent and watch with your honey; recommend them to your married kids: The Story of Us, The Notebook, Family Man, Match Point, Away from Her, Groundhog Day, Knocked Up, Housesitter, Moonstruck, The Incredibles, Breaking Away, Arranged, My Life
• I am proud to announce that my daughter, Dr. Lori Wieser, Naturopathic Physician, will be opening her Elma office on September 1st across the hall from me. As you walk down the hall you will notice the bright orange flowers in her window. She will have brochures and business cards available outside her door. To schedule an appointment or just to reach her please call
360-402-4943.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Divorce
If you would like to view the 10 Top Myths about Divorce the website is at the end of the quotes. This is in response to Jon and Kate + 8.>
Marriages of the children of divorce have a much higher rate of divorce than
> > the marriages of children from intact families. A major reason for this . .
> > is that children learn about marital commitment or permanence by observing
> > their parents. In the children of divorce, the sense of commitment to a
> > lifelong marriage has been undermined. - 10 Myths of Divorce, National
> > Marriage Project
And, as Jon kept saying....I'm only 32, I don't know what's coming. We KNOW
what's coming Jon & Stepmother Plus Eight......
> > And, when it comes to the kids, it's not just single unwed mothers whose kids
> > struggle. "Most researchers reported that STEPCHILDREN were similar to
> > children living with single mothers on the preponderance of outcome measures
> > and that stepchildren were at greater risk for problems than were children
> > living with both of their married parents." - The Journal of Marriage and
> > Family
Lots of resources here Before you Divorce, like these:
> > Each divorce is the death of a small civilization.
> > Pat Conroy
> > Bad marriages don't cause infidelity; infidelity causes bad marriages.
> > Frank Pittman
> > Our research estimates that 55-60% of marriages that end in divorce fall into
> > the category of "good enough marriages". These marriages appear to be
> > functioning well only a year or so prior to the divorce. From a child's
> > perspective, these divorce are unexpected, inexplicable, and unwelcome and are
> > thus most likely to harm children. These marriages are significantly more
> > likely to divorce because of infidelity, citing explanations of "drifting
> > apart" or "communication problems". They are unlikely to mention abuse because
> > these were not highly conflicted marriages. - Paul Amato, Smart Marriages
> > keynote
> > Money often costs too much.
> > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> > Divorce causes a decrease in wealth that is larger than just splitting a
> > couple¹s assets in half. Divorce drops a person's wealth by an average of 77%.
> > And, contrary to popular belief, the research shows that the wealth status of
> > divorced men wasn¹t significantly better than that of divorced women, in terms
> > of real money. Divorce devastates your wealth. By the same token, married
> > people see an increase in wealth that is more than just adding the assets of
> > two single people. If you really want to increase your wealth, get married and
> > stay married. - Jay Zagorsky, Ohio State, Journal of Sociology, Jan 2006
> > The Top Ten Myths of Divorce - by David Popenoe
> > http://marriage.rutgers.edu/Publications/pubtoptenmyths.htm
Marriages of the children of divorce have a much higher rate of divorce than
> > the marriages of children from intact families. A major reason for this . .
> > is that children learn about marital commitment or permanence by observing
> > their parents. In the children of divorce, the sense of commitment to a
> > lifelong marriage has been undermined. - 10 Myths of Divorce, National
> > Marriage Project
And, as Jon kept saying....I'm only 32, I don't know what's coming. We KNOW
what's coming Jon & Stepmother Plus Eight......
> > And, when it comes to the kids, it's not just single unwed mothers whose kids
> > struggle. "Most researchers reported that STEPCHILDREN were similar to
> > children living with single mothers on the preponderance of outcome measures
> > and that stepchildren were at greater risk for problems than were children
> > living with both of their married parents." - The Journal of Marriage and
> > Family
Lots of resources here Before you Divorce, like these:
> > Each divorce is the death of a small civilization.
> > Pat Conroy
> > Bad marriages don't cause infidelity; infidelity causes bad marriages.
> > Frank Pittman
> > Our research estimates that 55-60% of marriages that end in divorce fall into
> > the category of "good enough marriages". These marriages appear to be
> > functioning well only a year or so prior to the divorce. From a child's
> > perspective, these divorce are unexpected, inexplicable, and unwelcome and are
> > thus most likely to harm children. These marriages are significantly more
> > likely to divorce because of infidelity, citing explanations of "drifting
> > apart" or "communication problems". They are unlikely to mention abuse because
> > these were not highly conflicted marriages. - Paul Amato, Smart Marriages
> > keynote
> > Money often costs too much.
> > Ralph Waldo Emerson
> > Divorce causes a decrease in wealth that is larger than just splitting a
> > couple¹s assets in half. Divorce drops a person's wealth by an average of 77%.
> > And, contrary to popular belief, the research shows that the wealth status of
> > divorced men wasn¹t significantly better than that of divorced women, in terms
> > of real money. Divorce devastates your wealth. By the same token, married
> > people see an increase in wealth that is more than just adding the assets of
> > two single people. If you really want to increase your wealth, get married and
> > stay married. - Jay Zagorsky, Ohio State, Journal of Sociology, Jan 2006
> > The Top Ten Myths of Divorce - by David Popenoe
> > http://marriage.rutgers.edu/Publications/pubtoptenmyths.htm
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