Christine Bagala, Alison Phillips, and Jessica Alvendia traveled to the Magnolia Grove Monastery in Batesville, Mississippi, on Sunday, October 2nd, to participate in a Day of Mindfulness led by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn. According to his website: "One of the best known and most respected Zen masters in the world today, poet, peace and human rights activist, Thay (teacher) has led an extraordinary life. Born in central Vietnam in 1926, He was ordained a Buddhist monk in 1942 at the age of sixteen.
Galjour, C. (2011, September). Older adults and aging: Using reminiscence group work to treat late life depression. Presented to the annual conference of the Louisiana Counseling Association, Baton Rouge, LA.
Foster, T., & Galjour, C. (2011, September). Wellness counseling for midlifers and older adults: Aging with a wellness lifestyle. Presented to the annual conference of the Louisiana Counseling Association, Baton Rouge, LA.
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Baker-Marks, M., & Rivera, A. (2011, September). Using group work to help soldiers returning from combat duty. Presented to the annual conference of the Louisiana Counseling Association, Baton Rouge, LA.
Counseling Professor Dr. LeAnne Steen Graduated from Association for Play Therapy Leadership Academy
Counseling Professor Dr. LeAnne Steen graduated from the Association for Play Therapy Leadership Academy led by the Association for Play Therapy President and CEO Bill Burns. Fellow graduates from Louisiana included: Sheila Gold, Kathryn Hill, Adrianne Lolan, and Krystal Vaughan. Congratulations to Dr. Steen on her successful completion of all requirements of graduation.
Bagala, C. & Phillips, A. (2011, September). Using existential group counseling with adolescents exhibiting pre-borderline symptomology. Presented to the annual conference of the Louisiana Counseling Association, Baton Rouge, LA.
Foster, T., & Galjour, C. (2011, September). Wellness counseling for midlifers and older adults: Aging with a wellness lifestyle. Presented to the annual conference of the Louisiana Counseling Association, Baton Rouge, LA.
Summary:
Living a wellness lifestyle is important for people of all ages. Presenters will offer a four-step wellness counseling intervention to implement wellness into the counseling process for Midlifers and older adults.
Evans, A. (2011, September). Treating drug abuse and co-occurring disorders using cognitive behavior therapy. Presented to the annual conference of the Louisiana Counseling Association, Baton Rouge, LA.
“Rose is an outstanding addition to our leadership team at Vista and exemplifies the high quality of professionals who are responsible for the care of our patients,” said Barbara Martin, president and CEO of Vista Health System
Full Press Release: http://www.lakecountyjournals.com/articles/2011/08/29/86829254/index.xml
Benoit is a graduate of LSU-E, received her BSN from Loyola University, and MHA from Tulane University. Her new position is a homecoming as she worked from 1990 - 1993 at Lafayette General in the Emergency Department and as a House Supervisor.
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Lisa graduated from Loyola University of New Orleans with a master of science degree in nursing.
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