groups

Karen Faubion, LPC is a graduate of PSU. and is the facilitator for the Women's Depression Group. Karen is a full-time therapist with experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Karen is also an EMDR level 2 clinician and enjoys working with groups.

This is a depression support group for women with the goal of offering support and caring for any woman dealing with any kind of depression. It is a friendly, caring, and supportive group for everyone. It is not for medical advice, but to offer ideas and support to those who need it.

Group size is small to encourage open expression and the opportunity to share by everyone in attendance. Sessions are always confidential. The group meets on a weekly basis.

Sessions are affordable at a standard fee of $10 per session. We will be happy to file insurance. For more information about this group, contact Karen Faubion at 782-1443, extension 123.

Judith Kellenberger, Psychologist, is a graduate of PSU and is the facilitator for the Asperger's Group. Judi is a full-time therapist with extensive experience with children and adolescents. She has 4 years' experience in a youth residential treatment center and loves working with children and adolescents.

The Asperger's Group focuses on social survival skills. The current group is for males and females aged 16 to 22 and meets every Monday from 6 to 7 pm. The goals of the group are:

Increase Social Intelligence
Improve insight and judgment
Learn how to react to stressful situations
Gain self-awareness
Recognize recycling thinking patterns
Practice derailing negative and rigid thinking
Improve regulation of depression & anger
Improve relationships with family & friends
Get the "big picture"--see the forest
Expand a sense of humor
Enjoy a support group (give and get feedback)

Wess Baugh, Psychologist, is a graduate of Avila College. Wess and has been with College Skyline Center 19 years. Wess is a full-time therapist with extensive experience with children and adolescents.

Uncontrolled anger can result in many negative consequences such as physical harm to self or others, loss of job, legal consequences, and loss of positive relationships. This is a 12-week program which will focus on events and triggers to anger, cues to identifying escalation, and cognitive-behavioral intervention.

Adult Males 18 and over--Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Adolescents Males and Females 11 through 17--Scheduled as needed.

Sessions are $37.50 for each 90-minute session.

Please contact Wess Baugh at 782-1443, extension 107 for more information.