Events

Self-expression through multimedia art will be explored. Discussion of the art will increase self-awareness, improve social skills and strengthen self-esteem. The group runs for eight weeks. Begins Friday, February 15, 4- 5:30 p.m. $20 per session (if cost is a concern, please let us know when you call to register.) To register for this program, call Fountain Hill Center at 616-456-1178. Questions? Email Chelsea at cvantongeren@fountainhillcenter.com

Join us at Western Theological Seminary as Dr. Dave Thornsen makes a presentation about this multi-faceted question followed by conversation together. For more information, please contact Glenn Swier, 616.392.8555, ex. 165, glenn@westernsem.edu.

A Presentation for the Entire Family — parents, tweens, teens & college students. Change Begins at Home! Join us to learn simple solutions to implement and reverse these statistics: - 70% of 12-year-olds have the early stages of hardening of the arteries - 30% of children take medication to treat chronic illnesses - 1 out of 3 children born in 2000 and after will acquire Type 2 Diabetes - “More children are harmed by poor nutrition than exposure to drugs, alcohol & tobacco combined?” This event is open to the public-no RSVP required.

Hosted by Ben and Bev Becksvoort Ben & Bev have been married for 41 years and have led marriage retreats all over the country. They come to us from Grand Rapids, MI, where Ben is a pastor and Bev works as a therapist at The Fountain Hill Center for Counseling in Grand Rapids and New Era. Learn about how to handle the things that threaten to disconnect your marriage and how to reclaim a healthy, close relationship. A nice dinner with your significant other is included! (Donation Requested) Call New Era Reformed Church to sign up - 231-861-2501.

Kevin DeKam will be part of a panel of experts for an Ethics class at WMU for their CECP Program.

PRESENTERS: Randy Flood, M.A.,L.L.P. Director and Therapist, Men´s Resource Center at Fountain Hill Al Heystek, MA, LPC, MDiv, Therapist Men’s Resource Center at Fountain Hill Joyce Wright, Director of Training, Michigan Domestic Violence. Prevention and Treatment Board WHEN: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 12pm—1:30pm This session will explore the issues related to domestic violence and substance abuse. Panelists will discuss how substance abuse is a complex factor in domestic violence cases. They will discuss the co-morbidity of the issues by highlighting how the two sepa-rate issues intersect and the need of intervention and services. The perspective of both the batterer/perpetrator as well as the victim/survivor will be explored. COST: Program is free. $15 optional social work continuing education credit fee payable upon check-in (includes training materials and 1.5 approved social work continuing education clock hours) CECHs: Grand Valley State University School of Social Work is an approved pro vider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative- Provider MI CEC-0004. This program is 1.5 hours. No Registration required for program. For continuing education credits, register at check-in between 11:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon. Questions? Please contact Ashley at nickelas@gvsu.edu

Randy Flood of the Men's Resource Center talked with Shelly Irwin on WGVU 88.5FM Radio about the topic of Sex Addiction.

Randy Flood of the Men's Resource Center was a expert guest panelist regarding Domestic Abuse for the show Family Matters: Domestic Violence: Telling Amy's Story on WGVU-TV. Randy's panel discussion is on from 3-3:30 p.m.

Randy Flood co-facilitated and co-led a Men's Retreat with Rev. Chandler Stokes from Westminster Presbyterian Church located in Grand Rapids. They touched on the following topics: Who are our chosen Fathers?, Who have they lead us to become?, And who do we long to be?

By popular demand Randy will return to facilitate a continued discussion of the challenges and disciplines needed for fair and loving communication.

A four day seminar in an effective one day format! Most couples struggle in a similar way when one person is more active/take-charge and the other is more passive/laid-back. This seminar will help change that dynamic in your marriage from a source of conflict into a real strength. Dr. David and Mary Thornsen will teach you how to: Recognize your own role in this dynamic, experience greater satisfaction in marriage, become a more effective spouse, and make these changes last. Please call the office for more information (616) 456-1178

Randy had the opportunity to speak to approximately 800 students in 4 different "Choices for Living" Classes at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This semester's discussion was about Focusing on Male Socialization. The feedback from the class and professors involved were positive such that Randy continues to be asked to speak to this class every semester.

Rosalyn Baker-Ingham, LMSW, LMFT, MAC works as a Psychotherapist and a Neurotherapist in Grand Rapids. As a diabetic, her own quest for good health, her work with mental wellness, and more recently her experiences in retraining the brain with computer software have led her into the field of nutrition. She is an experienced public speaker and recently addressed the international Clinical Interchange Conference to Neurofeedback colleagues on the subject of Brain Health and Nutrition in Washington D.C. Brain Health for children and adults is the most critical public health issue today. Rosalyn’s passion and wisdom for HEALTHY LIVING will help you achieve and maintain healthy brain function well into old age. If you want to learn the secrets for living the longest, healthiest life possible, then don't miss this enlightening event. An hour with Rosalyn is well worth your time! RSVP to Rosalyn Baker, cell-616-443-2707, office-616-456-1178. $5 Distributor Fee; Guests Free

Fountain Hill Staff will be continuing the discussion on the topic of Coping with Stress and Anxiety during the adult eduction hour.

Fountain Hill Staff will be discussing the topic of Coping with Stress and Anxiety during the adult eduction hour.