Mental health counselor

University of Phoenix Leadership Join Proceedings of 2024 Mediterranean Region Counseling Association Conference

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Friday, March 22, 2024

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate Dean, Sheila Babendir, Ed.D., LPC, and Program Chair, Christine Karper, Ph.D., LMHC joined the proceedings of the Mediterranean Region Counseling Association Conference held March 14-15, 2024, in Wiesloch, Germany.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate Dean, Sheila Babendir, Ed.D., LPC, and Program Chair, Christine Karper, Ph.D., LMHC joined the proceedings of the Mediterranean Region Counseling Association Conference held March 14-15, 2024, in Wiesloch, Germany.
  • Babendir is a member of the American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and is immediate past president of the Arizona Counseling Association.
  • She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Mental Health Counselors and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association.
  • Karper is currently a program chair for the University of Phoenix in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program .

The Inner Circle acknowledges Rose Rosato as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

MIDLAND PARK, N.J., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Rose Rosato is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the field of Mental Health Counseling.

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  • MIDLAND PARK, N.J., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Rose Rosato is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to the field of Mental Health Counseling.
  • A Licensed Professional Counselor, she has had a well-established practice in Bergen County for 35 years.
  • Ms. Rosato is the owner of Balance and Thrive Counseling and Psychoeducation Center, established in 2011.
  • She is experienced in individual, group, family and couples' psychotherapy in addition to workshops, lectures, program development and administration.

$5M Gift from Wegman Family Charitable Foundation Supports Nursing Education at the St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing

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Monday, February 26, 2024

PITTSFORD, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University received a $5 million gift from the Wegman Family Charitable Foundation to advance nursing education and expand the pipeline of health care professionals in the Rochester region.

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  • PITTSFORD, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University received a $5 million gift from the Wegman Family Charitable Foundation to advance nursing education and expand the pipeline of health care professionals in the Rochester region.
  • The gift will fund educational and experiential programs that provide Fisher students with the practical skills needed to succeed in nursing.
  • It will also support the endowment and the expansion of experiential learning spaces within the Wegmans School of Nursing.
  • "At Wegmans, we believe education creates opportunity," said Colleen Wegman, president and CEO of Wegmans Food Markets.

Diamond Recovery Group Launches Behavioral Health Facility in Palm Beach Gardens

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Recovery Group, a leading provider in substance use recovery services, has announced the opening of their first behavioral health facility in Palm Beach Gardens to focus solely on mental health services. The facility opening Friday, January 26th, will operate under the leadership of their new Chief Operating Officer, Sergio Muriel.

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  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Recovery Group , a leading provider in substance use recovery services, has announced the opening of their first behavioral health facility in Palm Beach Gardens to focus solely on mental health services.
  • Now with the opening of their Behavioral Health Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, they will be expanding their mental health services.
  • Diamond Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive range of mental health services in Palm Beach Gardens designed to meet individual needs with precision and compassion.
  • "The Behavioral Health facility in Florida comes at a crucial time for people across the state that suffer from various mental health disorders," says COO of Diamond Behavioral Health Sergio Muriel.

Vegan Triathlete Releases Newest Book on New York City's Times Square Billboards

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

HOLLAND, Ohio, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Crandell is excited to announce that his upcoming book release will be showcased on the most prominent billboards in the world - Times Square, New York City, on December 1-3, 2023. This event will bring attention to the power of personal transformation and recovery, inspiring all those who pass by with a message of hope and resilience, that "With Sobriety, Anything is Possible."

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  • Todd Crandell is a sober suicide survivor who has beaten the odds to become "The Original Sober Triathlete SM," completing over 100 IRONMAN competitions around the world.
  • He has dedicated his life to helping those in recovery.
  • HOLLAND, Ohio, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Crandell is excited to announce that his upcoming book release will be showcased on the most prominent billboards in the world - Times Square, New York City, on December 1-3, 2023.
  • "Seeing our vision for this book come to life on such a grand scale in Times Square is incredibly meaningful," expressed Crandell.

NACD Atlanta Appoints New Board Chair, Connie Engel, and Executive Director, Marina Finnegan

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Monday, May 15, 2023

ATLANTA, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), has named Connie Engel, Board Chair, and Marina Finnegan, Executive Director, of NACD Atlanta.

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  • The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), has named Connie Engel, Board Chair, and Marina Finnegan, Executive Director, of NACD Atlanta.
  • ATLANTA, May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) , has named Connie Engel, Board Chair, and Marina Finnegan, Executive Director, of NACD Atlanta.
  • "Connie Engel is a very successful Executive and has demonstrated excellent leadership throughout her career and board service.
  • To learn about upcoming NACD Atlanta Chapter programs, visit us here or follow us on LinkedIn .

Two Chairs Expands Virtual, In-Person Mental Health Care to Florida

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO and MIAMI, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Chairs, a modern behavioral healthcare company, today announced its expansion into Florida. At launch, Two Chairs now reaches 18 million adults residing in Florida with its individual and group therapy services, building on its existing California and Washington footprint. Floridians with Aetna commercial insurance coverage can access Two Chairs as an in-network care provider, with additional health plan coverage options coming soon. The company is also actively hiring Florida-based or Florida-credentialed clinicians, including Doctors of Psychology, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors, among other roles.

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  • Floridians with Aetna commercial insurance coverage can access Two Chairs as an in-network care provider, with additional health plan coverage options coming soon.
  • Nearly three million Florida adults are living with a mental health condition.
  • The state is routinely ranked last for mental health access, with a quarter of Floridian adults being unable to find counseling or therapy.
  • Finding the right therapist is crucial for treating symptoms, addressing root causes and achieving positive health outcomes," said Colleen Marshall, Vice President of Clinical Care, Two Chairs.

U.S. News: Fisher's Nursing Graduate Programs Among Top 32 in the Nation

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

PITTSFORD, N.Y., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The graduate offerings in the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University are among the top 32 programs in the nation, according to the annual U.S. News Best Grad Schools ranking.

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  • PITTSFORD, N.Y., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The graduate offerings in the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University are among the top 32 programs in the nation, according to the annual U.S. News Best Grad Schools ranking.
  • The Wegmans School of Nursing graduate programs are among the top 32 programs in the nation, according to U.S. News.
  • In the last two years, Fisher's master's programs have climbed 50 spots, from No.
  • According to the publication, the Best Nursing Schools rankings assessed the graduate programs on their research activity, faculty resources, student excellence, and qualitative ratings from experts.

Davenport University Receives $1 Million Gift from the Klingenberg Family to Support Mental Health

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Friday, April 14, 2023

Davenport University has announced a $1 million gift from the Klingenberg Family, given specifically to fund a new wellness center on its W.A.

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  • Davenport University has announced a $1 million gift from the Klingenberg Family, given specifically to fund a new wellness center on its W.A.
  • The wellness center, which opened this year, offers students both physical and mental health services and employs two mental health counselors and a part-time nurse.
  • “With this gift, we hope to improve access to the mental health services students need to achieve academic and professional success.”
    The university has seen a 105% increase in mental health services utilized by students since the pandemic.
  • In addition to the mental health of Davenport students, the gift also helped the university launch two new mental health degrees delivered through Davenport’s Global Campus, including The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and Master of Science in Nursing , with a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner concentration.

Hanley Center to Offer a New Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program

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Monday, April 10, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hanley Center at Origins is pleased to announce the opening of its Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) on April 10, 2023. This valuable new program will meet the critical need for outpatient services for individuals with mental health disorders. Unlike many other IOPs, patients attending Hanley's primary mental health IOP will not need a substance use disorder diagnosis to qualify for services. Within this safe space, people with mental health disorders will be given the opportunity to connect with a peer group that is also learning to manage their symptoms.

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  • Hanley Center at Origins is pleased to announce the opening of its Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) on April 10, 2023.
  • This valuable new program will meet the critical need for outpatient services for individuals with mental health disorders.
  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hanley Center at Origins is pleased to announce the opening of its Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) on April 10, 2023.
  • This valuable new program will meet the critical need for outpatient services for individuals with mental health disorders.