Presentation on 9/20/11: Understanding the Needs of Each Child, Working with Families Who Have Children with Special/Mental Health Needs

2nd September, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Dear Pastor, Children’s Ministry Director, Children’s Pastor, Child Care Workers:


CHRISTIAN PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES

Invites You to a

TOPICAL DISCUSSION & LUNCHEON

Understanding the Needs of Each Child

Working with Families Who Have Children with Special/Mental Health Needs

Presenter: Elizabeth Abidoye, Psy.D.


When: Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 11:30AM to 1:00 PM

Where: 1100 Sanchez Street in Noe Valley, San Francisco

Directions to CPS: http://www.sfchristiancounseling.com/location.htm

Who: Pastors, spouses, child care workers, support staff, & lay leaders

What: Enjoy a casual lunch

Meet the CPS Staff & other ministry leaders

Engage in discussion on supporting children and families

Topic Specifics:

Overview of childhood mental health disorders

Approach to providing mental health services to children and families

Guidance on how to make a referral for mental health services for a child/family in my congregation

Tips on talking to children & families

RSVP by Friday 9/16/11 by calling (415) 764-0252 or info@sfchristiancounseling.com

(Please note: There was a typo in our mailing but the correct email address is INFO@SFChristianCounseling.com)

Introducing a New Member of Our CPS Team: Elizabeth Abidoye, Psy.D.

Dr. Elizabeth Abidoye received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University-Chicago.  She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families and also has experience in working with individual adults.

Dr. Abidoye has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, who are struggling with many different issues.  Some of her areas of specialty include abuse and trauma, peer/relational issues, school difficulties, anxiety, depression, self-esteem/body image, and play/expressive therapy.

Dr. Abidoye also provides psychological testing services, which can be utilized alone or in conjunction with therapy.  More specifically, she specializes in psychological testing for children and adolescents, including psycho-educational testing to aid in identifying individual strengths and weaknesses in order to assist in helping children succeed academically to the best of their ability.

Dr. Abidoye is married and together with her husband belong to a church community in San Francisco.

Thank you and hope to see you then.

Blessings,

Christian Psychotherapy Services

Announcing a New Seminar: “Communicating with your Partner in midst of Child-Rearing Chaos”

11th May, 2011 - Posted by Colleen - No Comments

“COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR PARTNER IN THE MIDST OF CHILD-REARING CHAOS”

Saturday, July 16th 2011

10am -11:30 am

Presented By Colleen Lam Nguyen, M.A. Marriage Family Therapist Intern

This workshop is for you if :
… you feel overwhelmed as a parent and
long for the connection you once had with
your spouse.
… you want to connect with your partner
but do not know how.

Come and discover the communication keys to maintaining a connection in the chaotic early parenting years.

Pre-registration required.
$20/person by July 1st
$30, after July 2nd.
Make checks payable to:
Myrna Klassen, LMFT
Please Mail checks to:
Colleen Lam Nguyen
1100 Sanchez Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
RSVP/Questions:
Phone: 415-763-8072
Colleen.MFT@gmail.com

Announcing A FREE WORKSHOP offered at your venue

11th May, 2011 - Posted by Colleen - No Comments

MISSION POSSIBLE: TEAM UNITY”

Presented by Colleen Lam Nguyen, M.A., Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

A seminar on how to prepare and handle possible conflicts in your group, church, or mission team by examining common communication and relationship pitfalls.

The two scenarios are common:
1) A relationship is broken, people are
misunderstood, leaders leave.
Unrest remains and hurts the effectiveness of your group.
2) A summer missions team leaves to go
abroad and serve others. Yet,
after the first week, disunity occurs.

Come and Discover the keys to developing and maintaining unity within a team.

RSVP today to:
Colleen.mft@gmail.com
415-763-8072
Time & date to be arranged.
Workshop to be held at
your  location.
Download Workshop Flyer

Announcement- Co-ed Growth Group starting January 2011

3rd December, 2010 - Posted by Colleen - No Comments

Announcing a New
Growth Group:
“Journey towards Authenticity”

Have you ever wanted to understand what it means to have an authentic relationship?
Would you like to reach your personal growth goals in a safe place?

…this growth group may be for you or those you minster to…

Facilitated by
Colleen Lam Nguyen, M.A., MFT Intern
Christian Psychotherapy Services

10 week Closed Co-Ed Group
Saturdays January 22—March 26th, 2011
11:00am-12:30pm

No obligation
Informational Session:
Jan. 15th, 11am-12pm
RSVP by Jan 5th, 2011

Cost: $10 a session
*total of $100 for entire 10 week group
*includes 30 minute initial interview
*due on January 22nd/first group session

Christian Psychotherapy Services
1100 Sanchez Street
San Francisco, CA, 94114
www.sfchristiancounseling.com
RSVP to:
Phone: 415-763-8072
E-mail: colleen.mft@gmail.com

Secret to Authentic Relationships – Workshop 11/8

30th September, 2010 - Posted by Colleen - No Comments

Discussion & Luncheon: Real Needs of Christian Women, 9/14 @ 11:30am

17th August, 2010 - Posted by admin - No Comments

Christian Psychotherapy Services INVITES YOU to attend a TOPICAL DISCUSSION & LUNCHEON:

Reality Comes to Church: The Real Needs of Christian Women Today
Presenter: Martha McNiel, LMFT

When: September 14, 2010, 11:30AM to 1:00 PM

Where: 1100 Sanchez Street @ 24th Street – San Francisco
Directions to CPS: http://sfchristiancounseling.com/location.htm

Who: Pastors, spouses, support staff, & lay leaders are invited

What:
Enjoy a casual lunch.
Meet the CPS Staff & other ministry leaders.
Engage in discussion on needs of Christian women.

RSVP by Friday September 10, 2010 (415) 764-0252 or info@sfchristiancounseling.com