Fall | 2022

Dear Moving Forward Community, 


I hope this finds all of you well!


Summer flew by! School is back in session. This year fully in person. It makes me realize how far we have all come with the worst of Covid in our review mirror. Take some time to reflect on the positives that came out of Covid...more family time, less rushing, hopefully healthier meals to name a few. Lets work collectively to retain some of the good Covid brought to us. Enjoy this fall, fall into a pumpkin patch with your kids, or grandkids...or go alone and sit in the leaves of fall. 


We have some great groups going at MF that are listed below and hope to start up some more soon.  Look for our middle school boys group or high school girls group that will be forming soon.


As always, the team at Moving Forward remains here to provide support and assistance. We continue to offer both in-person and virtual session options for new and current clients. Take good care.


Sincerely, 

Michele Cole, Ph.D., LCSW

School is Back in Session!


A new school year means new opportunities!

Moving Forward is happy to wish everyone a safe and exciting return to school and offer support and well-wishes in this new academic year!

Groups at Moving Forward!

Young Children’s Groups (Ages 4 and 5), Mondays 4:30pm-5:30pm

Young Children’s Group (Ages 6 and 7), Wednesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm


The Young Children’s Group works on social skills to include effective communication, personal

space, assertiveness, impulse control, and turn-taking. Each group starts with members greeting one

another. We then move into an activity to help teach and/or practice the skills we are working on in

group. Once the activity is complete, we move into a "go with the flow” exercise. Each week a

different group member is chosen to pick the activity group members will participate in for the

remainder of the session. Group members practice their flexibility by “going with the flow” of their

group member’s choice. We end each group with “onions and pearls” where each member shares something positive and negative about their week.


Young Children’s Group (Ages 4 and 5), Mondays 4:30pm-5:30pm

Led by Katie Bly, LMSW, Licensed Resident in Clinical Social Work

(contact Katie Bly at [email protected])


Young Children’s Group (Ages 6 and 7), Wednesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm

Led by Katie Bly, Licensed Resident in Clinical Social Work & Katie Turco, Licensed Resident in Counseling

(contact Katie Bly [email protected] or Katie Turco [email protected])


Upper Elementary Group, Wednesdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm


The Upper Elementary group is a social skills group that works to improve emotional regulation and

effective engagement with peers. The group utilizes cognitive behavioral strategies and social games

to build self-esteem, increase flexibility, and improve self-control. We start each group with a greeting

and “onions and pearls” (something good that's happened and something that didn't go well). From

there, we go on to an activity that teaches a relevant therapeutic skill or tool. We end group with a "go

with the flow” exercise in which a different group member gets to pick an activity for the last ten

minutes of group. The other group members practice "going with the flow" of their group

member's choice. This group is led by Katie Bly, LMSW, who is a Licensed Resident in Clinical Social Work. Contact Katie Bly @ [email protected] to register.


Elementary Boys Group, Thursdays from 5-6:00pm


This social skills group is structured to help boys work on turn taking, conversation

starters, self-control, and having healthy social interactions. We start each group off with

a greeting and onions and pearls (something good that’s happened and something that

didn’t go well), from there we go on to an activity that teaches a relevant therapeutic skill

or tool. Each week, we also incorporate elements of the “Superflex” curriculum, a

curriculum designed to help kids strengthen their flexible thinking skills. We end group

with a “go with the flow” exercise. Each week, a different group member gets to pick an

activity for the last ten minutes of group. The other group members practice “going with

the flow” of their group member’s choice. This group is led by Katie Turco, MS NCC, who is a Licensed Resident in Counseling.

Contact Katie Turco @ [email protected] to register.


https://movingforwardplc.com/

Self-Care is Important!

 Don't Forget to Take Time for You!

Eat, Drink, & Sleep Well

Take a break

Try yoga

Do something just for YOU!

Trouble Accessing Your Invoice?


Check out the document link below to show you how to access your invoice, now that we are paperless!


Here are the steps that are also in the document: 


  • From the original email... Click on the green box that says, “Print or Save” and it will take you to an external page on QuickBooks…
  • Click on the white box on the right side of the screen that says, “View Invoice.” That will take you to your invoice to be paid.

This Way to the Pumpkin Patch!


Carve a Pumkin


Grab a pumpkin, find a cool design, and grab your tools!

 

Challenge your friends and family to a pumpkin carving competition!

This Or That

Fall Edition



Click HERE to participate in a poll about all of the best things the season of Fall has to offer! 

Go on a Hike


Find time to go on a peaceful nature hike!


Take a break from the busyness of your day-to-day and enjoy the soothing effects of being outside!


"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." —Lao Tzu

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Email Dr. Cole: [email protected]