Newsletter of the South Shore Coalition of Independent Therapists
Hello SSCIT members,
So, many changes are happening. We are wrestling to organically understand billing code changes. We are worried about short term impact of policies in government that dictate trends in insurance reimbursement. We are making decisions about how to form (or re-form) our practices in anticipation of any such changes. It just won’t stop.
As an optimist (which, in this climate, can be a “disorder”), I take steps back and view the trends from a bird’s eye view. When I don’t get too swept up in the swirls, I find my creativity popping. I’ve collaborated with other clinicians to discover alternate ways to bypass the need to utilize insurance. I have begun collaborating with clients and peers to rework diagnostic formulations in my treatment plans to re-invigorate the work. These are just two examples of how folks can reclaim a sense of feeling grounded in the confusing upheaval. I can’t stress enough how vital it is in this climate to cling to and collaborate with our colleagues. We are our own greatest resource! Feeling better yet?
My personal commitment to the Coalition this year is to revamp how our tools work. There are snags in our website. Our printed directory was severely delayed due to errors – they should be distributed in February. I would also like to streamline a more universal communication tool so that everyone is updated on information and is aware of what must be communicated to me and our board members about everything from updated practice info to mailing list accuracy. Please don’t feel like you are bothering me (or the board) by sending us your ideas to address any and all of these issues.
Since our last newsletter, two speakers have dazzled us at luncheons. Jillian Scribi brought us up to speed on trends and treatment considerations for Couple’s Therapy. Jim Bailey pulled us out of the 90’s to refresh our sense of effective treatment for Sexual Addictions. Between the content of each talk and the networking and discussions that were provoked, I express to them my fierce gratitude for demonstrating how our group is cohesive, current and intelligent. BRAVO!
The next newsletter will be sent out in early April. All announcements must be received by March 27, 2013 to be included. You can send them to me by e-mail: [email protected] (kindly do not send them to me via the email listserv) or they can be mailed to me at 41 Popple Bottom Road, Sandwich, MA 02563.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Freedman, LICSW
President, SSCIT
Changes in mailing addresses should be directed to Ann Anderson at
200 Cordwainer Drive #202, Norwell, MA 02061. 781-749-3963.
Please direct all correspondence for the Coalition to:
SSCIT c/o Kenneth Freedman, LICSW
41 Popple Bottom Road
Sandwich, MA 02563
or
[email protected]
Visit us online at:
WWW.SSCIT.ORG
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
*(some of these are repeat ads and may not be currently available)
1) Office available part-time in a beautiful three room office suite in Braintree with waiting room and kitchen. Meticulously maintained modern office building is handicapped accessible and near highways. Contact Rich Rein at 781-848-7745 or [email protected]
2) This space includes an office (newly furnished), a play room equipped with high end play toys, sand tray, extensive therapeutic games and books, a waiting room and a bathroom. Also has a small kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. Very clean. It is currently available Tuesday, Thursday afternoon, Friday and Saturday. Located in Plymouth right off of Rte 3A. Parking is available for clients. I can send pictures to anybody who is interested. Call Shawna Weekly at 508-591-0878.
3) Office located right off exit 15 in Hingham, MA. Easy access and parking for patients access to a group room as well part time availability: 1-3 days per week. Contact Nicole Nogueira
www.hingham-therapy.com
4) Attractive office space available for both full, or part time, located in West Bridgewater. This space has a large waiting room and group room. Excellent location right near the highways and local restaurants. Professional and convivial atmosphere with cross referrals. Hourly rent available if interested. A great way to build a practice. Please contact Matt Manela at 774-254-1197.
5) Office space available at South Shore Psychiatric and Psychological Associates, Derby St., Hingham. Great location; opportunity for cross referrals. Call Steve Allison 781-741-9991.
6) Wonderful office space available located in South Weymouth right near the South Shore Hospital. I am looking to share space with someone. I am only carrying a small part-time counseling caseload, so I have plenty of time the office is not being utilized. I work in the school system, so currently the office is available Mon-Fri from 8:00-2:30, and I have flexibility with hours for the weekends and week nights. If you or anyone you know may be interested, please contact me, Joanne Rapalje @ 617-272-0639.
7) There are 2 prime office rental opportunities in Plymouth: A 3 room office suite including 2 consulting rooms and waiting room in a building with other therapists. 1st floor w/handicapped access & parking lot. $900.00/mo. including heat. AND: A small office w/shared waiting room w/bathroom and lots of storage in building w/other therapist and parking lot. $325.00/mo. including utilities. Please call 508-224-6915 or email [email protected] for more information.
8) Small office for rent with other independent therapists. $150/Month, Hanover/Pembroke line. Includes all utilities. Call Donna Doody, LMHC at 617-908-2060.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Lauri Klein, LICSWI will continue to offer MBSR programs throughout the year: January and May. [email protected] Reminder, teachers can earn PDP’s and Social Workers can earn CEU’s. Call Lauri at 781-740-9044.
2) We are happy to announce that there is a new group beginning for male alcoholic/addicts starting Jan. 24th at the office of Lynch Wellness and Recovery Foundation located @ 80 Washington Square D-25 Norwell. This ongoing group will meet Monday evenings from 630 p until 8p. This group is for men who are sober beyond six months. This new group is in addition to an early recovery group for men, which is ongoing Thursday evenings 630p to 8p at the same location. Early recovery group is ideal for clients who are just returning from residential treatment or entering recovery. There are openings in both groups. These groups are both self pay. Call Jim Bailey LMHC, CADC II at 781 878 9809.
3) Nicole Nogueira [email protected] is looking to begin an adolescent ED group as well as a Mind Body Somatic Group. Each group accommodates 6-8 members. Contact by email if interested
4) Karen Wischmeyer, LICSW continues to offer three psychotherapy groups. Group psychotherapy offers a safe place for people to continue working on the issues that brought them to therapy, in the first place, as well as
• to receive validation for who they are and how they feel;
• to explore past history as it presents in the room;
• to experiment with becoming emotionally freer;
• to use relationships in the group to grow and change;
• to learn from the experiences of others;
• to receive and give feedback.
• to rework difficulties with attachment and mentalization
Women’s groups:
Monday – 7:00-8:15pm
Wednesday – 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Co-ed Groups
Thursday- 11:15 am -12:30 pm
For further information or to refer your client for a group evaluation call 781-871-3834 x2.
COALTION MEMBERS AND FRIENDS LUNCHEON
12 Steps of Anger Management: Practical Coping Skills and Maintenance
Presented by:
Matt Manela, LICSW, SAP, LADC
C E U Credits WILL BE OFFERED (LMHC, LICSW, Nurses)
DATE: Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Gourmet Garden (Formerly, Asian C Restaurant)
Location:
48 Whiting St. (Rt. 53), Hingham, MA
Cost: $20 ($25 for CEU’s).
RSVP: Helene Lieb at 781-383-6950 (no calls after 8pm)
or via email at: [email protected] by February 4, 2013.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will be charged.
