Posts by Fountain.hill.center
The Power of Connectedness: Lessons from Leading my First Mindfulness Group
When I mentioned in internship supervision that I still needed group leadership hours, I hadn’t expected my supervisor, Amy Van Gunst, to give so much creative freedom – but I’m…
Read MoreThe Back-to-School Transition: Navigating New Beginnings and Emotional Well-being
Teenage years are marked by physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. School becomes more than just about academics —it’s a central hub for social interaction, self-esteem, and personal development. When the…
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean to be an Intern at The Fountain Hill Center?
What Does it Mean to be an Intern at The Fountain Hill Center? There I was, sitting in a room full of therapists, applying for an internship that I felt…
Read MoreManaging Holiday Stress
About 1/3 of people expect to be more stressed this holiday season than in past years. This is due in part to inflation, world events, fractured family relations and loneliness.…
Read MoreOur Indebtedness to Teamwork – Marriage and Family Center
Take note of this: The Rev. Dr. Albert DeVoogd and I co-founded the Marriage and Family Center back in 1974. We each played to our strengths and made it happen.…
Read MoreBack to School and Mental Health
Back to school and Mental Health I have always loved the changing of the seasons, and the movement from summer into fall is no exception. The temperature in the evenings…
Read MoreClinician’s Experience of Being Scammed
“I can’t talk about the thing I am scared of.” These were the first words I wrote in the aftermath of being scammed. My wife/partner encouraged me to write some…
Read MoreThe Risks in “High Risk Drinking”
Thanksgiving Eve is one of the biggest drinking nights of the year. Some folks will just tip a few back, while others will participate in many more leading to “high…
Read MoreFunding for Mental Healthcare? A Tough Ask, Across the Globe
A Sobering Statistic As Advancement & Communications Coordinator for the Fountain Hill Center, my work includes quite a lot of reading. News articles, journal articles, research findings… And while reading…
Read More2019 Spring Newsletters
Spring has sprung! After so many cold and cloudy months, we hope you’re enjoying the change of season as much as we are. Click below to access our 2019 Spring…
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