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E-Connect Newsletter / 8.10.16
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With thanks for 33 years
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Jeanne Schossow
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This week we say thank you to Jeanne Schossow, who is retiring after 33 years of service in the business office of the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center.
Jeanne has been the super glue that held together many internal functions of the Center for more than three decades.
In the words of executive director Ellery Duke:
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Jeanne began as the Center's receptionist, handling all the Center's accounting and reporting needs, including payroll. As the Center has grown, so have Jeanne's responsibilities, which have ultimately included business manager, human resources director, IT manager, office manager of a support staff of six, HIPAA compliance officer, building manager and many other duties.
"The staff has grown from four to thirty-five; the budget from $140,000 to nearly $3 million. Jeanne was here for our first tech upgrade, a used IBM Selectric, and our second, an 8-inch floppy drive computer! The whole staff has relied on Jeanne for numerous and changing needs throughout the Center's history.
"All of us have been blessed by her competent, generous and loving spirit."
Cards may be mailed to:
Jeanne Schossow
ATTN: KRISTIN PARKER
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
8553 Urbandale Avenue
Urbandale, Iowa, 50322
On behalf the thousands of people who have entered the doors of the Center over the years, we extend our sincerest gratitude to Jeanne for her dedicated and efficient service.
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Wisdom Stories: A Class for Elders-in-Training
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Christine Dietz, Ph.D. ,
L.I.S.W.
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Have you ever thought about writing your personal story? Perhaps as a process of gaining greater clarity, leaving a legacy for family members or making connections with friends and peers?This six-week class will explore the process of personal autobiography. Through writing prompts, creativity exercises and personal sharing, we will discover together the wisdom that may be found in our own life experience. This class is part of the Redefining Aging initiative of the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center.
DATES: Mondays, October 31 - December 5, 2016
TIME: 10:30 a.m. - Noon
COST: $150 for the six week series
LOCATION: Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, 8553 Urbandale Ave/Urbandale, IA 50322
FACILITATOR: Christine Dietz, Ph.D., L.I.S.W., D.Min. candidate is the Director of Clinical Training, as well as a therapist, teacher and spiritual director at Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. She is particularly interested in how we define ourselves and grow through our stories.
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Health Tip: What is the Secret to Well-Being?
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Ellery Duke, Ph.D.
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By Dr. Ellery Duke, licensed psychologist and executive director, Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
According to Sigmund Freud, to love and to work are the two keys that give life all its meaning. This idea was taken further by philosopher Kahlil Gibran who said that work in itself is love. In other words, when work is approached with love, love can be its greatest reward. But how does one find purpose in their work when they're at odds with their work - say, underemployed, unemployed, or facing retirement?
Research shows that the secret to well-being is to find ways to help others, no matter our position. Some of us are lucky enough find our purpose in the daily work outlined in our job descriptions. Yet all of us are situated to reach out to those around us, to offer comfort, support and encouragement. This heightened sense of purpose can improve the health of others, and ourselves. It is a win-win proposition.
This health tip first appeared in the Urbandale Chamber Newsletter, August 1, 2016.
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COOL - Children Overcoming the Obstacles of Life
We are pleased to post this classic article by Grace Percival, co-founder of the Center's COOL practice (Children Overcoming the Obstacles of Life).
Children are born with varying degrees of potential for growth - physically, cognitively, emotionally, and relationally. They rely on and look to the adults in their environment to not only keep them safe, but to help in the monumental and awesome task of realizing their potential to understand and integrate the world around them.
They are eager to connect and to please. They are eager to develop relationship. It is what they are born to do.
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Meet the staff
It takes a village to support the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center. Penny Heiss (L), the Center's office manager and Katie Buntz (R), the Center's billing/insurance coordinator, run thousands of daily details behind the scenes to ensure smooth operations.
This photo was taken at the annual Women Helping Women luncheon in May 2016, where Penny and Katie volunteered their time and expertise at the information desk. Dedicated to upholding dignity and respect for all who come to the Center, these ladies get things done. (photo credit: Ellery Duke)
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Diane Glass, Women of Influence Honoree
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Congratulations Diane Glass
Congratulations to the Business Record's 2016 Women of Influence honorees including Diane Glass, author and presenter in the Center's Leadership and Spiritual Life programs, including the PraireFire program.
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Have you seen our three-minute video?
View our three minute video for a brief overview of our clinical services, including a tour of our facilities designed especially for children and adolescents. We were pleased to launch the video at the Women Helping Women luncheon on May 13 (see below).
The video was produced with thanks to our good friends at the Business Record and Click! Photography.
We also extend sincere gratitude to two courageous former clients who were willing to tell their story on tape so that others may be inspired. Kim and Ellie, thank you.
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Our mission is to bring understanding, hope and healing to people of all ages through counseling and education.
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Our key services:
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization
serving more than 4,000 individuals annually including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.
Although best known for its 44 years of quality, professional mental health therapy, the Center is a multi-faceted organization providing a range of services:
- Counseling, including specialized services for children and adolescents
- Psychological testing and assessment
- Psychiatric consultation and care
- Training for clinical professionals
- Leadership and spiritual life programming
- Career Coaching
- Conflict transformation and strategic planning services for congregations, nonprofits and businesses
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August 10, 2016
Dear Reader,
Thank you for your interest in the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center, and thank you
for your support.
All best,
Terri Speirs
Director of Marketing and Communications
Interim Director of Development
Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
515-251-6670
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