Exciting new groups, talks and training at the Center for Optimal Living
News Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 13:45
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IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE: We are now offering both in-person and telehealth services to new and existing clients. At this time, The Center for Optimal Living will only meet with fully vaccinated clients in person. READ MORE HERE
The Center for Optimal Living Team
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Family Group
Saturdays, October 23, 30th | Nov. 6, 13, 20th | Dec. 4, 11,18th | Jan. 8, 22, 29th - from 11 am-12:30 pm.
This 12-week interactive group experience, led by Dr. Izetta Briggs-Bolling, is designed to provide education and support to individuals, family members, and others (concerned significant others) impacted by the substance use/misuse and/or mental health concerns of a loved one.
Wellness Self- Management Plus
Wednesdays at 6:30-8 pm, beginning October 6th
The Wellness Self- Management Plus group, led by Dr. Izetta Briggs-Bolling, is a resource for adults experiencing/addressing concerns in one or more areas of life. The purpose of this group experience will be to increase knowledge, information and to learn tools to improve the overall quality of life.
Mindfulness Group
Six consecutive Tuesdays beginning Tuesday, October 12th at 6:30-8:00 pm.
This 6-week group, led by Elisa Leimsider, LCSW, and Hannah Maté, MA, will focus on developing emotional management skills to help with tolerating intense emotional states and intrusive thought patterns.
Expressive Arts Psychotherapy Group
Eight consecutive Thursdays beginning October 14th, from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Join us at the Center for Optimal Living (CfOL) for a new 8-week group therapy experience co-facilitated by Hannah Maté, MA, and Adam Frankel, PhD, focused on effectuating change in your relationship to substance use, along with emotion exploration, using unique interventions grounded in talk and creative expression.
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An Online Workshop with Dr. Wendy Miller
The Conundrum of Sexual Desire and Attachment:
How To Integrate Sex Therapy With Couples Therapy
September 24, 2021 - 9 AM - 12 PM (EST)
Click HERE for more details |
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The Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy
Scientific Meeting – You Don’t Have to Be a Specialist to Treat Addictions: An Integrative Harm Reduction Approach with Andrew Tatarsky
Friday, October 1st - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT
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Open Dialogue Family Group Experience
with Dr. izetta Briggs-Bolling and Dr. Andrew Tatarsky
*ONLINE- Informational Session, October 16th -6 PM - 8 PM
Fee: $30
The Open Dialogue Approach is a unique group process developed by Jaakko Seikkula, Birgitta Alakare, Jukka Aaltonen, and their multi-disciplinary team at Keropudas Hospital in Tornio, Finland.
This workshop is consistent with the Center's harm reduction approach to supporting positive change. It will include a lecture, discussion, and demonstration-specific communication techniques that participants can use immediately in their relationships. Harm reduction principles and treatment will be also be defined and discussed.
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Andrew Tatarsky, PhD and Jenifer Talley, PhD
Dates: December 8, 9 and 10
This training will be held online. A zoom link will be sent upon registration.
10 AM - 4 PM
This 3-day course offers a comprehensive overview of integrative harm reduction psychotherapy (IHRP) along with practical strategies/skills about how to apply this model in clinical settings with a variety of populations. This course will consist of a combination of lectures, role-plays, case examples, presentations, and discussions.
*This training provides 15 hours of continuing education for psychologists and social workers.
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To learn more about the Center for Optimal Living and our approach, visit this site.
You can also get more information about upcoming events and training offered at the Center here.
We hope to connect with you again in the near future and wish you all the best.
Warmly,
The Center for Optimal Living Events Team
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