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The Future is ALL ON: CES 2024 Opens, Showcasing the Latest Innovations in AI, Sustainability and Mobility

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Before the show even began, the most discussed topics were artificial intelligence, entertainment and office hardware, plus gaming and e-sports.

Key Points: 
  • Before the show even began, the most discussed topics were artificial intelligence, entertainment and office hardware, plus gaming and e-sports.
  • "CES is where business and policy converge, and there's no place like it for building B2B and B2C connections."
  • Attendees from across the globe travel to CES to do business efficiently and discover what's next in tech.
  • The CES App has everything you need to plan for and navigate CES.

The Future is ALL ON: CES 2024 Opens, Showcasing the Latest Innovations in AI, Sustainability and Mobility

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

CES 2024 brings together exhibitors, attendees and media to display and dream up the technology of tomorrow.

Key Points: 
  • CES 2024 brings together exhibitors, attendees and media to display and dream up the technology of tomorrow.
  • Before the show even began, the most discussed topics were artificial intelligence, entertainment and office hardware, plus gaming and e-sports.
  • "CES is where business and policy converge, and there's no place like it for building B2B and B2C connections."
  • Founding partners include Lenovo, LG Electronics, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony Electronics Inc.
    Visit CES.tech to get live updates and streams from CES 2024.

Ollyball Now Available at CVS Nationwide, Celebrating a Month of Play and Giveaways

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

EAGLE, Idaho, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ollyball®, the "Toy of the Year'' Winning Colorable Indoor Play Ball, announces its availability at CVS stores nationwide starting this month. Coinciding with the retail expansion is its "2023 Ollyball® Thanksgiving Day of Play," where 100 Ollyballs will be given away to any child or adult facing physical or cognitive challenges. Joe and Ellen Burke created their Toy of the Year-winning Ollyball for their children and the mission is to bring joy to all parents and kids.

Key Points: 
  • EAGLE, Idaho, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ollyball® , the "Toy of the Year'' Winning Colorable Indoor Play Ball, announces its availability at CVS stores nationwide starting this month.
  • Coinciding with the retail expansion is its "2023 Ollyball® Thanksgiving Day of Play," where 100 Ollyballs will be given away to any child or adult facing physical or cognitive challenges.
  • Joe and Ellen Burke created their Toy of the Year-winning Ollyball for their children and the mission is to bring joy to all parents and kids.
  • "The unique features of the Ollyball make it ideal for multi-sensory learning strategies and for the therapeutic use of toys/games/gadgets.

Ocean Partnership for Children celebrates 2023 Community Resource Development Fund Recipient and issues Request for Proposals for 2024

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

TOMS RIVER, N.J., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC) had the honor of attending 2023 Community Resource Development (CRD) Fund awardee, HOPE Sheds Light's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the HOPE Sheds Light Youth Recovery Center on Wednesday, October 24, 2023, at 253 Chestnut Street, Toms River, NJ.

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  • TOMS RIVER, N.J., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ocean Partnership for Children (OPC) had the honor of attending 2023 Community Resource Development (CRD) Fund awardee, HOPE Sheds Light's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the HOPE Sheds Light Youth Recovery Center on Wednesday, October 24, 2023, at 253 Chestnut Street, Toms River, NJ.
  • Their work is amazing, and the development of a sober peer community is essential for our youth," said Mary Jo Buchanan, Executive Director of OPC.
  • The 2024 CRD Funds Request for Proposals was announced on October 30, 2023.
  • Information can be found at: https://www.oceanpartnership.org/providers/community-resource-developmen... A maximum total of $67,788.07 is available to fund one or more projects for the 2024 CRD Fund.

Bright Achievements Announces a Multi-State Expansion for its Family-Focused Autism Services

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

EATONTOWN, N.J., March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bright Achievements, a family-focused ABA therapy provider, has announced its plans to expand into multiple states. Headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey, Bright Achievements currently serves families with in-home therapy services with locations across New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Bright Achievements will now make its family-focused autism therapy services available in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • Headquartered in Eatontown, New Jersey, Bright Achievements currently serves families with in-home therapy services with locations across New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
  • Bright Achievements will now make its family-focused autism therapy services available in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
  • Bright Achievements aims to provide quality, compassionate therapy services for children diagnosed with autism, as well as their families.
  • To support this holistic therapy approach, Bright Achievements provides a comprehensive evaluation of both the child and the family surrounding them.

AS A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE 'PREFERRED PARTNER' FOR UKRAINIAN CHILDREN, THE MOODSTERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION LEADS A TRAUMA AND BEREAVEMENT TEAM TO ITALY TO HELP DISPLACED UKRAINIAN REFUGEES AS THE CHILDREN PREPARE FOR SCHOOL FAR FROM HOME

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

But for Ukrainian children living in European refugee camps, the back-to-school experience will look and feel quite different.

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  • But for Ukrainian children living in European refugee camps, the back-to-school experience will look and feel quite different.
  • Under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State and consulates in Rome and Florence, The Moodsters Children's Foundation will first bring a uniquely qualified team of experts to Italy in early September.
  • In October, an expanded interdisciplinary team of trauma specialists, pediatricians, teachers, nurses, and grief and loss therapists, will work closely with Ukrainian children, mothers, and caregivers.
  • In addition to trauma and grief counseling, experts in art, music, and play therapy will help children process their complex feelings and experiences.

Ivy Rehab Becomes the Largest Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation Provider through Partnership with the Theraplay Family of Companies

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivy Rehab , a national leader in outpatient rehabilitative services and pediatric therapy, has partnered with the Theraplay Family of Companies to become the nation's largest outpatient pediatric rehabilitation provider.

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  • WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ivy Rehab , a national leader in outpatient rehabilitative services and pediatric therapy, has partnered with the Theraplay Family of Companies to become the nation's largest outpatient pediatric rehabilitation provider.
  • Through its largest pediatric therapy partnership to date, this expands the Ivy Rehab Network to more than 420 clinics, including nearly 100 pediatric-dedicated facilities .
  • We could not be more thrilled to partner with the Theraplay Family of Companies, combining forces to be the leading pediatric therapy enterprise in the country."
  • This partnership will allow our team access to Ivy Rehab's clinician growth programs in leadership and in-house pediatric residencies," said Sandra Ryan, CEO for the Theraplay Family of Companies.

Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, November 15, 2021

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Executive for her outstanding achievements in marriage, family therapy, and social work.

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  • SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Executive for her outstanding achievements in marriage, family therapy, and social work.
  • Devoted to transforming child and family support networks, Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is a well-respected licensed marriage and family therapist, social worker, and author.
  • In 2003, she enrolled in the Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
  • She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2010 and a Master's degree in Marriage and Therapy Family in 2014 from the University of Massachusetts.

The Pandemic’s Impact on Americans’ Mental Health: New Hims & Hers Survey Shows 70% Remain Anxious Around Post-andemic ‘Normal’, Half Have Considered Therapy for the First Time

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Half of respondents have considered therapy for the first time in their life during the pandemic.

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  • Half of respondents have considered therapy for the first time in their life during the pandemic.
  • Of those who already tried therapy (about 700 respondents), 87% now prefer online therapy to in-person sessions.
  • Moreover, nine in 10 of that same group said online therapy can be just as helpful as in-person therapy.
  • Hims & Hers was founded by CEO Andrew Dudum, Hilary Coles, Jack Abraham and Joe Spector at venture studio Atomic in San Francisco, California.

New Study Asks Clinicians to Help Shape the Future Of Psychedelic Integration Therapy

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Monday, June 21, 2021

With the support of Osmind, participating clinicians will be able to quickly and easily contribute research that will help shape the future of psychedelic integration therapy.

Key Points: 
  • With the support of Osmind, participating clinicians will be able to quickly and easily contribute research that will help shape the future of psychedelic integration therapy.
  • Integration therapy involves work with clients before, during, and/or after a psychedelic experience.
  • Researchers say the study will give them a better sense of why patients turn to psychedelic integration therapy and how practitioners can best serve their varying needs.
  • The study will also seek to gain a better understanding of how psychedelic use in non-medical settings is driving the current demand for integration therapy.