Berry Blast I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. –Maya Angelou
Rosecrance Berry Campus Newsletter Date: Nov 2015
This October we celebrated our third annual trunk or treat. Every year I continue to be amazed at the efforts you go to decorating your offices, dressing up elaborately, and spending your time helping out the children and families that attend. We had well over one hundred children come through, combine that with their parents and siblings and we’re hitting nearly 300 people that made their way through our building in just over two hours. Most of us worked beyond the trunk or treat last week, unless you were on vacation. Over three days I spent approximately 19 hours in meetings on topics ranging from individual supervision to larger comprehensive discussions. But that two hours spent dressed as a pirate was the most invaluable two hours of the week. It is so important to remember that helping our families feel good, feel like there is a patch of fun in an otherwise difficult time, feel like they can unwind, is a truly wonderful experience. We make people feel good with an open ear and a welcoming smile. We make them feel good by letting them talk about how they are feeling. We make them feel good by dressing up in silly costumes and taking two hours out of our week to have fun. Every interaction we have affects someone else, we need to strive to make them as positive and productive as possible. Ultimately how someone feels when they leave us is going to last longer than anything we may have said. A congratulations to Jason and Joe, your last minute Lego office was selected by my own son as his favorite, job well done. Thank you for all you do,
Stephen W. Smith, MS,LCPC,CRADC,LPHA Director Rosecrance Berry Campus
REC/RCC Members
Tasha Crotty
Rebecca Pack
Kelley Larson
Kari Moll
Jen Olson
Lori Martineau
Linda Bowen
Inside this issue: Staff Highlights
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Trivia
2
Staff News
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Upcoming Events
3
Berry Best
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Did You Know
4
Program Highlight
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Kari’s Korner
There is an Employee Directory in Ultipro!!!
Sarah Woodward got engaged and received her LSW in the same weekend
Jessica Davis received her LCPC
Congratulations to new brides, Katie Fusco (Morgan) and Shelby Sitorius (Yaucher)
**If you have news that you would like to share about yourself, peer or family member, please contact Kari Moll at kmoll@rosecrance.org.
Welcome New Staff Shannon Ferriter Star Program
*Staff Highlight* Joe Kreul C&F Clinician Where did you grow up and what did you want to be? I grew up in Roscoe, IL. Growing up, I always wanted to be a Scientist or a Veterinarian. Why did you choose this field? I chose this field as the result of working at a Work Study job while at University of Illinois. The position was working in local elementary schools with children with learning disabilities (most of them had ADHD) in small groups to help them catch up in academic areas they fell behind in. I felt really fulfilled doing this, and just kind of stuck with it. What do you do when you are not at Rosecrance? I don’t always have time when I’m not at Rosecrance, but when I do, I spend it with my son, family, reading, watching MTV reality shows, or playing on my computer. If you won the lottery what would you do with the money? The money would probably first pay off debt, I would buy my parents a large truck, and then I’d put a lot away for retirement/ my son. I would definitely take a very nice vacation in Europe and Australia first though. What is your most prized possession? My most prized possession is a small sterling-silver figurine of a tadpole that is growing legs. It was given to me by an old friend who has since passed, and was meant to represent the inevitability of change, and how, although it can be very scary and not within our control, can lead to amazing things and should be embraced. Interesting facts: I received my Bachelor’s Degree in 3 years, and I had a fear of goats until I was in high school as the result of one beginning to eat my coat while I was wearing it. I was very young and very freaked out, don’t judge.
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Berry Blast
Birthday’s
Upcoming Events
Jennifer Buhl
11/3
Susan Pearce
11/6
Kelley Larson
11/8
Jessica Carrasquillo
11/18
Sarah Woodward
11/18
Heather Reynolds
11/21
Kari Moll
11/23
$2 Jean Day
11/6
Veteran’s Day
11/11
RBC Allstaff
11/13
$2 Jean Day
11/13
$2 Jean Day
11/20
Thanksgiving Potluck
11/24
Thanksgiving Day
11/26
$2 Jean Day
11/27
Anniversaries Cristina DiVenti
11/2
6yrs
Jason Relle
11/7
4yrs
Laura Penna
11/10
1yr
Tasha Crotty
11/12
3yrs
Dawn Thammarath
11/12
8yrs
Emily Gilliam
11/15
5yrs
Lisa Hall
11/16
6yrs
Halloween Office Trick-or-Treat October 26
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Berry Best Star client diagnosed with eating disorder, started services with low self-esteem & confidence, is now feeling more confident, has a social life and a job. Star client with frequent school suspensions has improved attendance and grades in school since starting services.
School Base Started superhero group for younger kids and Girls group “Strong And Smart Sisterhood”
Collaboration and partnership with Schools have improved with our School Base program.
Dawn Thammarath — Star Program
Veteran's Day is November 11 The 5th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony RHC Wednesday, Nov. 11th at 11:00am.
will be held at
A portion of the service is a video presentation to honor all of our
Veterans in the Rosecrance family- clients, alumni, staff, and family members or friends.
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Programs/Groups RBC Groups ADHD 6 and under meet Mondays 45pm 7-10 meet Wednesdays 6-7pm 11-13 meet Tuesdays 5-6pm 14 and older Thursday 5-6 pm Second Step Tuesdays 4-5pm Thursdays 10-11am Thursdays 4-5pm Healthy Relationships Tuesday’s 6-7:30pm. Art Group
RBC Family & Friends that have served
Wednesdays 5-6 pm Continuing Care Group 10 and under- First Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm 11-14- Second Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm 14 and up- Third Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm Substance Abuse IOP Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:30 to 7:30pm SASS Parent Group
Dr. Richard Jaconette
Army
Paul Cassioppi
USAF
Jim Brown
USMC
Winston Yanni
Army
Benjamin Reagan
Army
Lester Schneberger
USAF
Olle Larson I
Navy
Monday’s 5:15-6:15pm @RBC Thursday’s 10-11am @RBC Wednesday’s 5:30-6:30pm @RWC Aspire Summer Schedule M, Tu, Th 9am-12pm & Wed 24pm Regular Schedule (during school year) Monday thru Thursday 4-6pm Programs at RBC Star Aspire SASS Auburn Health Center Child and Family
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