Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals

10/30/2023

This past Saturday, we were back at Boo at the Zoo for their last weekend! Although it was a bit chilly, it was so much fun to see everyone out 🎃Solutions is preparing for one more Halloween event coming up, Monster Mash Trunk-Or-Treat!

10/23/2023

Dinosaurs, Witches, Cookies, oh my! We had a very successful booth at Boo at the Zoo this weekend! There were lots of candy and creative costumes; if you missed out, we will be back at the Red River Zoo this Saturday too! Make sure to stop out for the last weekend of Boo at the Zoo 👻

10/19/2023

Our Chief Operating Officer, Jan Witte-Bakken is checking in from the North Dakota Psychological Association's fall conference today! Colleagues are connecting from around the state and listening to the latest on the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder, along with other repetitive behaviors.

10/19/2023

We are thrilled to announce Solutions has been enrolled in Thrivent Choice 🥳 You can now find our organization in the Thrivent Choice online catalog where you can donate to support our goal; which is to serve you and your loved ones quality, accessible mental health services!

10/18/2023

Our St. Cloud location is getting into the spooky spirit, all thanks to Stoney Brook Farms Inc.!! Our kids and parents had a blast painting pumpkins, as you can see, our little "pumpkins" got creative with their art! Our staff also got creative with a friendly pumpkin carving contest🎃

We very much appreciate the generous donation!

10/11/2023

Today, we honor members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community by celebrating their courage and trust in people with their identity. We encourage you to be brave and bold, but we also acknowledge that can be difficult at times. The community has many mental health resources that are here to support you, just reach out!

10/11/2023

Car #430 has been donated! This vehicle went to a lady working with Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals.

She moved to Minnesota five years ago after the death of her daughter and has struggled to get back on her feet. The vehicle she moved here with broke down and since then she has struggled greatly to have access to transportation to her appointments or any community activities.

Her mental health has been greatly impacted by the trauma she experienced with her daughter’s death and has struggled to improve, in part due to difficulties with transportation.She works really hard with her providers and wants to make change in her life.

With a vehicle. she would be more independent in being able to take herself to her various appointments, would get more involved with her community and make connections that will help her through her grief and trauma. She also would be able to visit her family more often for additional supports.

She often feels like a burden when asking for help and lets her mental and physical health decline by not being able to get to clinics or the ER when necessary. Reliable transportation would significantly increase her ability to make these changes in her life.

Thanks to the Fargo Public Schools South High Automotive class for repair this vehicle. We appreciate their efforts to ready this nice vehicle for this deserving lady.

Fix It Forward Ministry. Driven To Serve.

10/09/2023

On , we honor and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous people. Find culturally specific resources here: https://bit.ly/48MYZmm

10/09/2023

Digital wellbeing is crucial in our day and age; Dakota Medical Foundation and Valley Christian Counseling Center are hosting a very beneficial technology training next week. You can learn and practice healthy ways to use technology in your every day lives. Make sure to register!

Not only are devices widely embraced by adults around the world, but they also are pervasive in the lives of young people. The Common Sense Census, a representative survey of American tweens and teens, documented that outside of school and homework, tweens (8- to 12-year-olds) spend almost six hours per day, and teens (13- to 18-year-olds) spend almost nine hours per day using media, including watching TV, playing video games, using social media, browsing the Internet, reading, and listening to music.

Valley Christian Counseling Center and Dakota Medical Foundation will be hosting a Healthy Technology Training For A TechWise Community on October 23rd from 5:30 - 7pm at Dakota Medical Foundation, sponsored by the Matto Foundation. The training will focus on current trends regarding technology use and some of the impacts of screen use on the brain, along with special emphasis on strategies to help children, teens, and adults manage their screen use in a healthy way.

Registration is limited! Grab your free spot here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techwise-community-training-tickets-704592303547?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/05/2023

reminds us how important it is to get screened for this common mental health problem. Depression can be paired with numerous mental health conditions, but depression alone can make someone feel isolated and sometimes worthless. Depression tests are often incorporated in routine health check-ups but can also be found on trusted sites like this one:

The Depression Test is for individuals who are feeling overwhelming sadness. The depression test is also available in Spanish.

10/05/2023

10/02/2023

Our Solutions staff had a wonderful time at Minnesota Northland Association for Behavior Analysis (MNABA) conference this year 🎉 They were able to listen to clinical insights from an array of speakers. Solutions also had a booth with lots of fun activities and prizes!

09/28/2023

09/25/2023

Our Diversity Committee invited Jihan Brifki, a licensed Kurdish interpreter, to talk with our Solutions staff about working with Kurdish clients. She gave us insight on the Kurdish culture and answered all of our questions. Thank you for sharing your stories and all of your words of advice Jihan!

09/22/2023

🚨The Sartell Fire Department made an appearance at our St. Cloud clinic yesterday! Our kids and staff had a blast with the fire truck 🚒

09/19/2023

Today is and this year's theme is . We have thought about what being brave means to us and have come up with a couple of ways that you can show your bravery starting today!

09/18/2023

Our FM crew had a blast at the Out of Darkness walk in Fargo yesterday! Thank you to the community for coming out and supporting su***de prevention.

09/15/2023

Today is National Concussion Awareness Day; did you know concussions can impact mental health? Here's what to watch out for:

Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD after a traumatic brain injury is often a side effect from your concussion. Click here to learn more: https://www.cognitivefxus...

09/15/2023

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our St. Cloud location's open house yesterday! We had a great time being able to show everyone around the new building.

09/11/2023

Our Bismarck team was out at the Out of the Darkness walk this Sunday to support su***de prevention! Thanks for participating and representing Solutions so well 😊

09/11/2023

Today marks World Su***de Prevention Day within National Su***de Prevention Month. There are a variety resources available for anyone struggling; including resources for specific communities and identities. It's okay for ask for help.

09/08/2023

How can you make a difference in su***de prevention? Learn about what to do if you think someone might be at risk for self-harm by reading these 5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/MAiexad . ***deprevention ***depreventionmonth

Infographic presents five steps for helping someone in emotional pain in order to prevent su***de. Steps include: Ask, Keep Them Safe, Be There, Help Them Connect, and Stay Connected.

09/05/2023

September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Su***de is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for su***de and how to get help can save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about su***de. Learn more from the National Institute of Mental Health. https://go.nih.gov/NujJ2sS . ***deprevention

This infographic presents behaviors and feelings that may be warning signs that someone is thinking about su***de.

09/01/2023

We are filled with gratitude to see this gift come to fruition! Since we partnered with Fix It Forward last year, this is the first time one of our clients received a vehicle. Thank you for everyone's hard work!

Car #422 has been donated! This Chevy sedan went to a lady working with Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals.

Throughout the years she has worked very hard on her mental health and continues to strive to reach her goals. She is a single mother, trying to take care of the needs of herself and daughter who has special needs.

In the last year, she has been working Door Dash and at local hotel. Her previous car had over 300k miles on it and was at the end of its life expectancy with multiple critical components failing. It just broke down and in order for her to continue her independence and to work, a vehicle was needed.

We pray that this vehicle provides reliable and safe transportation as she continues to navigates the road towards self-sufficiency.

Thanks to all our volunteers for helping to complete the repairs to this vehicle, making a tremendous impact on this lady's life!

Fix It Forward Ministry. Driven To Serve.

08/28/2023

Happy first day of school to our Fargo students and third day to our Moorhead students! While our kids and guardians get back into the swing of the school year; we want everyone to feel prepared, confident, and supported so here are some back to school tips from us at Solutions ✍️

08/15/2023

Our Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Gillian Trudeau, had the opportunity to attend the Dakota Medical Foundation's Summit with this year's topic, 'Digital Addiction and Dopamine, Finding the Balance in the Age of Indulgence'.

Clinician scholar and author, Dr. Anna Lembke spoke on the current environment we live in with limitless access to technology, how that is negatively affecting us and our youth, and how we can help turn the downward trend that social media has on our mental health.

There are many ways you can be conscientious of your family's digital well-being; one could be having a central charging station for all devices in your home, creating a separate space where technology won't be used or associated, like a bedroom. Attached is a list of 9 other ideas that you can implement!

08/14/2023

We had such a blast at Pride in the Park this past Saturday! We are so grateful to have been able to participate at this inclusive event 🤗 The day was filled with great conversation and lots of fun, thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth!

08/12/2023

Thanks for making our booth BEAUTIFUL today!! Hope to see everyone out at Pride in the Park 🌈

Check out Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professionals out at Bluestem Amphitheater for Fargo-Moorhead Pride!

11am to 4pm!

08/08/2023

By taking a free online Mental Health First Aid course, you can receive help on how to support your friends, family, and neighbors while also benefiting your mental health.

Register here:
https://redcap.qualityhealthnd.org/surveys/?s=JH8WNX3FP7L4LHPH

08/07/2023

We hope to see you at Pride In The Park this weekend! We will be handing out all kinds of goodies at our booth so make sure to stop by! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

08/04/2023

Jan Witte-Bakken and Joel Bakken have been attending the American Psychological Association (APA) annual convention in Washington DC all week! This year's theme is "You belong here." where the presentations are focused on promoting inclusivity and creating a culture of belonging.

08/02/2023

We are so excited to welcome on our new psychology interns for the 6th cohort APA accredited doctoral psychology internship! Nicole Reed, Jaelin Beachy, and Katie Grinde will be with us until the end of next July! Thrilled to have you all here 👏🥳

07/31/2023

If you've been curious about making a therapy appointment but you don't really know what happens during a session, we can tell you all about it on our website! If you don't see your questions answered here, contact us!

Typical appointments generally last around 45 minutes to an hour. The flow of each appointment will depend largely on what kind of service you are enrolled in and what kind of goals you and your clinician have set, usually during your first appointment (or changing as your personal needs change). Al...

07/28/2023

We are celebrating our four psychology interns today for completing our 5th cohort APA accredited doctoral psychology internship. We are also thrilled to announce that Dr. Mallory Stevens is staying on as a postdoctoral resident! 🥳

07/27/2023

We are excited to announce our two new board members!

Brad Stedman runs his own accounting practice, Bradley L. Stedman, Limited. He also serves as board president of Beyond Shelter, Inc. and treasurer of Connections.

Peggy Maulding has extensive experience in sales and retired as a Senior Account Manager at Knowledge Computers, Inc. She was once a member of the Solutions’ board in 1999, and has now returned.

Welcome on board!

07/27/2023

Yesterday, our Detroit Lakes location's Autism Innovation in Motion (AIM) Clinic held their 1st Annual AIM Office Olympics! Some of the events included Cheerio stacking, Safety Care shuffle obstacle course (safely escorting a co-worker through an obstacle course using Safety Care approved methods), YouTube video search races, and "bean bag toss" with baby wipes. The competition was tough and the bronze trophy came down to a paper airplane throwing contest tie breaker! Our Community Services Supervisor, Justin Berg walked away with the gold, Behavioral Interventionist (BI) Rachel Caulfield took home the silver, and Behavioral Interventionist (BI) Tru Blake won the tie breaker for bronze!

07/26/2023

As people come together to celebrate the life of Fargo Police Officer Jake R. Wallin today, our deepest condolences go out to the Fargo Police Department, as well as other departments and first responders, the victims involved and their families. Our hearts have been heavy for each of you this past week. We are so grateful for our law enforcement and first responders and appreciate all you do for our community every day!

07/25/2023

We are starting our goodbyes to Denette Narum with a homemade cake from our Jan Witte-Bakken! Denette has been with us for 15 years, currently as Moorhead's clinic manager. She officially leaves on Friday! We will miss you!

07/25/2023

We are celebrating our new Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Seth Sorum at our Detroit Lakes location. Congratulations on passing and the amazing Taylor Swift reference!

06/13/2023

Last chance to register for our 4th Annual Behavioral Health Fair THIS FRIDAY! Also plan to join us for social hour following, and meet our keynote speaker Dr. Raymond Miltenberger. Refreshments will be served.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3Mk3Q47