Community Newsletter

Tree of Hope Counseling Co-Owners

Kara Juszczak, LCSWR

Pete Navratil, LCSWR

In this newsletter:

• Greetings from Pete
• New Affiliate Announcement
• Tree of Hope Foundation Meet & Greet
• CEU Trainings
• Gratitude Group for Tweens/Teens & Group Supervision Opportunity
• Community Highlights

We need more human connection; we need grace Now.

Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and right doing,

there is a field . I’ll meet you there.

When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about.

Ideas, language, even the phrase “each other”

doesn’t make any sense.

- Rumi

I am writing this as a message from the heart. We are in a time of great upheaval. Change is inevitable and the impermanence of the human condition cannot be argued. History is history. No matter your religious or political perspective, the collapse of the socio-political, religious and environmental domains is happening all around us. There is a collective “angst” felt around the world manifesting as fear, anger, blame, hate and violence. These are the universal elements of evil.

I have no way of knowing what, where or when this collapse will occur and there may not be an exact time, place or villain. We can see the signs and feel the anxiety present everyday if we are paying attention. This is a plea to open your eyes, to think and to feel with your heart. No matter what lies ahead in the days, weeks, months or years ahead there is an axiomatic truth – we will need the support, loving kindness, compassion and connection with ourselves and with each other. This is a universal calling that has prevailed through the Aeon’s.

Despite our angst and fears, let us not give way to the darker side of our humanity. This is a call for action, for awareness, insight, compassion, kindness, and the human connections we will need to share with and for each other as we move forward into whatever lies ahead on this journey of our collective human experience. Life on this planet, the Blue Marble, Mother Earth, is a blessing not a right. The collective human experience is not a game with winners and losers. When it collapses, we all lose, in fact we have always been on the same side of surviving and thriving as humans just trying to “be” on this planet. We just haven’t figured out how to do that yet! For our children, grandchildren and unknown generations to come this is a wake-up call for this place, in this time and space. We need grace Now.

By Peter Navratil – October 16th , 2024

Diane Fauth, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is trained as an IFS therapist (Internal Family Systems) and provides counseling based upon Dr. Richard Schwartz' evidence-based theory and practice. With over 20 years’ experience as a mental health and addictions therapist, Diane provides a customized, person-centered approach to counseling. She is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Her areas of expertise include recovery from "life" issues that include trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, ADHD (adults), and addictions. Her therapeutic approach is to provide insight, along with reflective feedback, to assist clients in effectively facing and processing perplexing life issues. Diane offers a highly personalized approach that is customized to each client's needs. With empathy, compassion, and authenticity, she works with individuals to build on their unique strengths in order to facilitate self-discovery and the attainment of the personal growth they are longing to achieve. Check out her website at dianefauthlmhcncc.com.

As we enter the last part of the year, don't miss out on getting your professional development hours in. Check out our upcoming offerings!

Tree of Hope Counseling, LCSW, PLLC SE CPE, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0322. We have also partnered with 716 CEU to offer LMHC CEUs.

Just copy and paste group info to share directly with your eligible clients! All group info can be found on our website at: www.treeofhopecounselingrochester.com/trainings-groups

Jennifer Lynch, LCSWR and Tree of Hope Counseling Affiliate, is offering a monthly virtual supervision group for mental health professionals. The group will be a small closed group to create a strong supportive dynamic. This group will be geared towards private practice individuals, but community therapists are welcome as well. The goal will be to provide professional connections and clinical guidance related to skill and practice growth through case reviews, clinical discussions and sharing of resources.

Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 + years of experience. She has worked with children, families, and adults in the community and in private settings. Jennifer is trained in Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Schema therapy, Family systems theory and Group Therapy Theory. Currently, she is working on developing her skills in Adult ADHD support and Interpersonal Family Systems. She has experience with both individual and group supervision and can be available for individual support in between sessions if needed.

Group is a 12-month commitment from January 2025 - December 2025

Date: Third Friday of each month

Time: 12:00pm-1:15pm

Location: virtual DOXY

Cost: $25 a session for a total of $300. The total is due at the time of registration. The group size will be between 5-8 participants.

To register please email: Jenniferlynch.lcswr@outlook.com

Check out this opportunity through AARP for caregivers. Beginning November 12th at 4pm, AARP is offering a free four week workshop titled Accepting Caregiving: Embracing the Journey Toward Interdependence. This workshop is for anyone who might benefit from accepting more help, or have parents who are struggling with this transition. Click on the link below to register.

https://local.aarp.org/news/embracing-caregiving-a-transformative-journey-for-the-body-mind-heart-and-spirit-ny-2024-10-15.html

Register Here

A link for the virtual sessions will be provided to participants 24 hours before the group.