Year: 2011

July 2011 Newsletter of Kettle Moraine Counseling Services!

We got the AC fixed in part of our offices- Deb had been very patient in waiting for this to happen. The art therapy office is just about ready, and Angela is doing a good job of making it a calming, creative space. Read the note below from Tricia on her interest and training

From Tricia Schutz:

Dear Readers,

I am pleased to announce that I am expanding my counseling horizons! Currently, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides counseling to school age children, adolescents, and adults. Not only will I continue to work with adults and adolescents, but I also will be extending my areas of interest to include infants, young children, and their families! I am extremely excited to be pursuing this specialty, as it serves a group that I care very much about!

I am currently a Fellow of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health certificate program. I am member of the Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health, and will be seeking their endorsement for a Level III Infant Mental Health Specialist.

Infants, toddlers, and young children experience trauma, developmental concerns, and many other complex issues that sometimes result in emotional and behavioral challenges for themselves and their caregivers. Counseling children and their caregivers can greatly improve these challenges, strengthen the bond between child and caregiver, and result in everyday wellness.

Please feel free to contact Kettle Moraine Counseling for information about services!

Best Regards,

Tricia Schutz MSW, LCSW
Kettle Moraine Counseling

Research Update:

Mindfulness may ease irritable bowel symptoms
June 29, 2011, Reuters
A therapy that combines mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga may help soothe symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

How odd couples cope
June 28, 2011, The Wall Street Journal
Introverts and extroverts can make happy couples. I can attest to this personally- I am an introvert and my husband is extroverted! Devona

‘Sexting’ common for those who cheat
June 24, 2011, US News & World Report
Research finds these online exchanges are now part of extra-marital mating.

Blog Excerpt:

From As I get older…. I have more appreciation for the “muddiness” of life, and don’t expect it (or myself) to come in a neat orderly package. I like myself more and even tolerate my inconsistencies. Change in myself and others is more OK, and I don’t have to insist we all stay the same.
devonamarshall@blogspot.com

Clinic News:

We got the AC fixed in part of our offices- Deb had been very patient in waiting for this to happen. The art therapy office is just about ready, and Angela is doing a good job of making it a calming, creative space. Read the note below from Tricia on her interest and training on Infant/Toddler mental health. Also I just got word that I got accepted for training with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, mostly known for her book Women Who Run with the Wolves (awesome book on the psychology of women), and I am psyched to spend 6 days learning from her in August. Until next time, Enjoy the Summer!
Devona Marshall

June 2011 Newsletter of Kettle Moraine Counseling Services!

Layne just got back from training on psychotherapy and yoga, and she is very excited to share what she learned! See the article she has written in this newsletter about “yoga therapy” .Angela also wrote a piece for the newsletter explaining what art therapy

From the Director:

Clinic News- Layne just got back from training on psychotherapy and yoga, and she is very excited to share what she learned! See the article she has written in this newsletter about “yoga therapy” .Angela also wrote a piece for the newsletter explaining what art therapy is and how it can help us heal. As a staff we are all committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients and the community. Thank you for choosing us!!!!

Devona L Marshall

Angela Waldoch on Art Therapy:

Art Therapy 101

Perhaps Wisconsin native artist Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986) said it best while describing her own creative process, “I found that I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” This is the very core and beauty of art therapy.

So what is Art Therapy?

Art therapy is using art as a means of expression to improve and enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals of all ages, abilities, and from all walks of life. Research indicates the inherent powers of art making can help people resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-awareness, and achieve insight (AATA, 2011)

How is Art Therapy Powerful?

Art is the universal language. It is cross-cultural; it knows no age, gender, race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status. In fact, human beings have been expressing themselves through imagery since the beginning of time. Whether you define yourself as an artist or not, creating art is a natural, innate gift we all posses.

The creative art process allows the client to experience freedom of spontaneity, choice, and control. Art making operates on a meta-verbal and often subconscious level; it can offer a different perspective and insight for a client, especially the resistive client who does not want to talk. You will be surprised how quickly someone will open up if given the opportunity to create art. Suddenly, the art becomes the thing to talk about, and this also allows for separation from the client’s situation, in a safe and non-threatening way. The art then becomes the problem, not the person and situation.

Who Can Do Art Therapy?

Art therapists are trained mental health professionals well versed in both the areas of art application and professional counseling. However, art as a form of therapy can be used by any mental health professional. I recommend having at least these basic materials readily available in your office: white paper, markers, colored pencils, and crayons, just incase you encounter a client who cannot find the words to express what is happening right now.

Welcome to the 1st newsletter of Kettle Moraine Counseling Services!

We are a “new” state certified outpatient mental health clinic in West Bend Wisconsin. We are here to serve the community and provide high quality, ethical psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. Our staff are highly experienced and trained and we welcome a phone or in person interview to see if we are the “right fit” for you

We are a “new” state certified outpatient mental health clinic in West Bend Wisconsin. We are here to serve the community and provide high quality, ethical psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. Our staff are highly experienced and trained and we welcome a phone or in person interview to see if we are the “right fit” for you!

Clinic Director: Devona L Marshall MS LPC NCC

Devona is friendly, empathetic and experienced. She has provided services in the community for over 10 years and loves her work! Helping people live healthier, happier lives is her passion, and she has special skills to help with people with anger issues and couples who are struggling (or just want to get better!). She sees adolescents, adults and couples. Give her a call to see if she is the right therapist for you!

Staff Therapist: Lori Landy MSW LCSW

Lori has extensive experience working with individuals developing the skills needed to successfully manage depression, anxiety and bipolar disorders. Lori holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work for the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She is a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW) and a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC). Lori is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Staff Therapist: Tricia Schutz MSW APSW

Tricia Schutz is a warm and approachable counselor who can make you feel comfortable and safe during the onset and duration of therapy, providing you with an empathetic environment for you to express yourself freely. Tricia can help you identify your concerns, work with you to develop a plan of action, and guide you to make lasting changes so you can grow to have a happier, more fulfilling life. Tricia counsels children/adolescents and adults who are concerned with emotional and behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, adjustment issues, and stress. Contact Tricia today to begin your counseling journey towards health and wellness.

Staff Therapist: Julianne Morrison MS TLPC

Julianne is a warm and genuine counselor who is passionate about helping clients. Julianne has a particular interest in relationships, as she considers connecting with people a central task in life. Julianne sees adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, family conflict, processing decisions, or relationship issues. She had her Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Consultant: Paul Gibeau Psy.D