Center for Healing Connections, LLC

10/25/2024

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12/22/2022

Our main number - 734-344-7432 is back up!! Thanks for all of your patience!

12/20/2022

Hello everyone! Unfortunately, our clinic's main phone is currently down. If you need to get a hold of us, please use the following number: (734) 256-4546. Or you can email us at: MaryBeth@centerforhealingconnectionsllc.com

We will let everyone know when our phone is back up and running again! Thanks for understanding.

11/15/2022

We are moving! Announcing our new location:

1645 N. Dixie Highway
Suite 2
Monroe, MI 48162

This location is conveniently located right off of I-75. We have partnered with the Red Cross and are excited about our new location. As of November 21st, we look forward to seeing you there!! Pictures of our new home to come!

04/05/2022

Anger, guilt, grief, disconnection, and low self-esteem.

03/03/2022

Did you know this month is Social Work Month? There are about 720,000 social workers in the United States and 60% of mental health services are provided by licensed social workers! How much do you really know about the social work profession? Let's find out! Here is a quiz to test your knowledge.
http://www.helpstartshere.org/?page_id=13358

Social work is the helping profession. Each day, social workers help millions of people address personal and systemic barriers that prevent them from optimal living. And social workers are committed to ensure equal rights for all.

02/03/2022

Want to know more about our partner site, Little Blessings? Check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wji6b2lY7s

02/03/2022

The Center for Healing Connections supports this unique and wonderful program which is making a difference in the lives of veterans and their families. Mary Beth Wright, Lee Kelly, and Heather Frederick are mental health specialists working within the Eagala model. (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) They witness the growth that happens through this model where the horses are a valued team member and their intuitive nature adds tremendously to the process. Please like and share!
https://lbveteranoutreach.org/

01/04/2022

CHC is proud to announce that Erin Husting has joined our clinic! Erin has experience working not only with adults but with children and teens as well. We asked Erin what inspires her about working in this profession and she remarked, "I think the words of famous character Albus Dumbledore said it best, 'Happiness can be found in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.' Everyone experiences dark times in our lives; sometimes, we just need help to turn the light back on. If you feel like life is really overwhelming and hard right now, I want you to know that you’re not alone and I can help."

Erin's approach to therapy incorporates a variety of evidence-based practice styles including CBT, Narrative Therapy, DBT, and Collaborative Problem-Solving.

"By addressing the current and/ or past pain in our lives in a safe environment, we can move past it into a healthier, brighter future.
Often, reaching out for help is the scariest part, but it is also the first step towards feeling better and finding the light again."

Erin is licensed in both Ohio and Michigan, so she is available for both in-person sessions and telehealth! To schedule an appointment with Erin, give our office a call today.

12/06/2021

It's out there, looming. And we know what you are thinking. Not again! Not another variant! How am I going to protect my mental health in the face of yet another COVID variant?

If you haven't heard, the COVID virus has mutated once again and delivered to us this new one, the Omicron (or what I call the "Oh my God") variant. Because of this new development, you may have found your mind filled with worries, or it’s put a damper on your Christmas spirit. For a lot of you, the news might be causing you to experience a wave of emotions. That’s OK.

We already know that the pandemic has made an enormous dent in people’s mental wellbeing. In fact, a report found on VeryWellHealth.com indicated that serious conditions, such as depression and anxiety, more than doubled compared to rates before the pandemic. So if the news right now and the uncertainty surrounding this new variant has you feeling anxious, uncertain, worried, or disheartened - know that you are not alone.

Then how do you cope with it?

First, acknowledge your feelings. It’s not the time to judge your emotions or to suppress them. Instead, allow yourself to feel them. Are you worried? Anxious? Sad? That’s OK. Acknowledge them by writing them down or sorting through them during a gentle meditation.

Take a moment to breathe. It’s time to close your eyes for two minutes and focus on your breath. Try to breathe out all of those worrying thoughts and breathe in nothing but air. Focus on the rhythm of your breath and allow your racing mind to calm down. This can be challenging, but with a bit of persistence, it can be just what you need to slow your anxious mind and gain some perspective.

Limit your news exposure. This was a tried and tested method throughout the pandemic. You don’t need to be up to date on every second of the news! Take a break from scrolling through the latest restrictions and spend time doing something you enjoy.

Get back to your routine. When you were under lockdown, you likely found ways to help cope with your worries. Just because life is closer to normal doesn’t mean it’s time to give those habits up. Get back into your daily walks and spend time journaling, chatting to friends, and learning new skills.

Find connection. When you were under lockdown, you likely found ways to help cope with your worries. Just because life is closer to normal doesn’t mean it’s time to give those habits up. Get back into your daily walks and spend time journaling, chatting to friends, and learning new skills. Connecting with others can be so important in bringing your worries under control.

Focus on yourself. Rather than looking out onto the world, consider turning in on yourself and developing your mental wellbeing. Try building your self-love practice, and learn to be kinder to yourself during periods of uncertainty.

Don't forget, you’re living through a global pandemic. These are difficult times. Maybe you aren’t in lockdown anymore, but that doesn’t mean you won’t still feel anxious, worried, or sad. Remember it's OK to feel this way. Try to help yourself in whatever way you can. Never be afraid to reach out to a professional for some more support!

Want some more information on how to protect your mental wellbeing? Check out this article from VeryWellHealth:

https://www.verywellhealth.com/staying-covid-safe-mental-health-5196752?utm_source=ENGAGED%2030&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Weekly%20Email%20DECEMBER%206TH%20Sending%20to%20engaged%20%28TL8cy5%29&_kx=xm1dUMoM5dY5qnoRfBqhYzs6QzIABHaKMVBVD44DE0EoPlwxbbPj6VXcrtVcb9TT_9UzZhGuyRFW54EvXGk6Og%3D%3D.VVcYfX

COVID-19 mask and safety guidelines keep changing, for the unvaccinated and vaccinated alike. This is leading to what some describe as mental whiplash.

11/20/2021

Did you know CHC now offers Reiki?

Special Introductory Pricing - November/December
$40 for one hour
Teisha Rafko, Reiki Master/Teacher

Call or text for an appointment
(734)755-4513

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a Japanese energy healing modality, a subcategory of alternative medicine, used to promote healing on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level. It is a safe, gentle, and non-invasive practice, working with the energy fields of your body. Energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical injury or emotional pain.

According to The Cleveland Clinic, Reiki is also used to balance and restore the body’s natural energies for the purposes of increasing vitality, balancing emotions, and improving health.

Dr. Mikao Usui, a Buddhist monk, developed reiki in the early 1900s, deriving the term
from the Japanese words rei, meaning “universal,” and ki , which refers to the vital life
force energy that flows through all living things. Now, reiki is used all over the world.

Some of the hospitals using it today are affiliated with Yale, Harvard, John Hopkins and The Cleveland Clinic, to complement other forms of health treatments.

As the western medicine field is rediscovering the power of universal life force energy,
reiki is being used to impact a wide variety of health benefits. These include:
--Bring about a peaceful, deep state of relaxation;
--Dissolve energy blockages and tension;
--Detoxify the body;
--Support the well-being of a person receiving traditional medical treatment that is
debilitating (e.g., chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, kidney dialysis); -
--Supply universal life force energy to the body;
--Stimulate the body’s immune system;
--Help to relieve pain;
--Stimulate tissue and bone healing after injury or surgery;

11/19/2021

Gentle Yoga Class with Teisha Rafko is now offering 5 FREE introductory classes!

Starting December 3rd - Fridays 11:50-12:50
Please call (734) 344-7432 to register.

11/19/2021

December 2021 Yoga Schedule

11/11/2021

CHC is excited to welcome our new therapist, Michelle Edwards, Limited Licensed Psychologist, MS, LLP! Michelle works with children ages 6 to 17 and adults ages 18 and up. She a state-certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist and trained in EMDR. She also has experience in treating anxiety, depression, mood and personality disorders, Disrupted Mood Dysregulation Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, trauma, (PTSD), and grief and loss.

When asked about her approach, Michelle said, " I provide an accepting, compassionate, warm, and empathic environment where we work together to discover and make better, the parts of us and our environment that interfere with daily life. It's my belief that we are all capable of positive change with a focus on the person as a whole. Our growth touches and impacts not only ourselves but the relationships we are a part of and the environment we live in. It's my personal belief that it is never too late for positive change no matter what our experiences have been. I will work collaboratively, mindfully, and from a place of authenticity to help you achieve your goals, conquer challenges, and find peace and contentment in life."

Interested in scheduling an appointment with Michelle? Give her a call at 734-390-4587 today!

10/21/2021

Announcing Gentle Yoga Class with Teisha Rafko

This class blends two styles of yoga into one practice to help bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. Combining Gentle Flow & Yin Yoga, students of all levels, ages, and abilities will enhance awareness, strength, and flexibility while cultivating inner peace in this class. This works deeply into the tendons, ligaments, fascia,
and joints with the aim to increase circulation, improve/maintain flexibility and mobility, and reduce chronic pain.

Gentle Yoga (60 minute class - Non-Athletic)

When: Starting November 3rd and every Wednesday following.
Where: Center for Healing Connections 111 E. First Street Suite 200 Monroe MI 48161
Cost: Your first class is FREE.
$15 drop-in, or 10 classes for $100. Class purchases expire after 6 months.

Please call (734) 344-7432 to register

10/20/2021

Is there someone in your life with whom you would like to cultivate deeper awareness and connection? We are now offering FREE Partner Yoga / Thai Massage Classes to help you with that journey.

Students enjoy fun and gentle partner stretches, followed by the exchange of a therapeutic massage. All body types are welcome and there is no need for prior yoga experience. Bring a partner if you wish - family, friend, or even a new person you are ready to get to know! Classes are on Fridays.

When: Friday, November 5
Time: 6:00 p - 7:30 p
Where: Center for Healing Connections 111 E. First Street Suite 200 Monroe MI 48161
More info? Contact: Samantha@centerforhealingconnectionsllc.com

Register at: https://www.centerforhealingconnectionsllc.com/classes

09/14/2021

Welcome our new Therapist, Sarah Bollenberg, LLMSW! Sarah offers various therapeutic approaches to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, and many other emotional stressors. Through interventions such as CBT and motivational interviewing, she can help clients discover ways to cope with their emotions. Her approach is person-centered which allows her to tailor each session to meet each client’s specific needs.

When asked about her approach with clients, Sarah remarked, "Your struggle doesn’t define you; it is just a temporary experience that will someday be a piece of your past. I love this quote from Abraham Maslow. 'In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.' If your feelings have become overwhelming, upsetting, and scary, I can help you make them more manageable. Whether you have been struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction, I can help you to identify and accomplish your goals and achieve the life you want to live."

Interested in scheduling an appointment with Sarah? Contact her at (734) 259-7798 and make an appointment today!

08/14/2021

Are you dealing with renewed COVID anxiety with the resurgence of the Delta variant? Check out this NPR interview on how to cope:

https://www.npr.org/2021/08/12/1027198541/how-to-deal-with-renewed-covid-anxiety

America's approach to tackling the contagious delta variant has dramatically shifted. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Lucy McBride about the emotional whiplash many in the U.S. are feeling now.