Tree of Hope Counseling

03/09/2026

Happy Social Work Month!

In a world that needs it more than ever, social workers uplift those who are struggling, defend the vulnerable and oppressed, and transform lives and communities every single day.

At Tree of Hope Counseling, we are proud to be part of this powerful profession; rooted in compassion, reaching toward healing.

Thank you to all of our social workers showing up on the front lines. You are the hope.

03/08/2026

🌳💚 Happy International Women’s Day to the incredible Kara Juszczak, LCSWR, Owner & Director of Tree of Hope Counseling!

Kara, your vision & dedication have created a place where people can find healing, strength, and hope. Thank you for leading with such compassion and for the lives you touch every day.

Wishing you a beautiful day; you deserve it!

03/06/2026

We’re so excited to welcome back Sean Murphy, MSN, PhD, PMHNP-BC to the Tree of Hope family!

Sean is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner offering compassionate medication management for adults navigating trauma/PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, sleep challenges, and more.

Sean brings something truly special to Tree of Hope - care that is kind, affirming, and deeply personalized. He has a particular heart for the LGBTQIA+ community, emerging adults (18–29), and creative professionals.

If you or someone you love has been looking for psychiatric care that truly sees you, Sean is accepting patients.

See more of our amazing provider team at www.treeofhopecounselingrochester.com 🌳

03/05/2026

Most clinicians will encounter an eating disorder in their caseload at some point. Many don’t feel ready. This training is for them.

Led by an eating disorder therapist and registered dietitian, this 4-hour CE course helps you use the skills you already have, ACT, IFS, Schema Therapy, to show up confidently for this population.

Friday, May 8 | 9am–1pm | Hybrid option!

$150 early bird through 4/20 (code: EARLYBIRD)

Register at the link below!
https://ed-training-5-8-26.eventbrite.com/

03/02/2026

Want to plan a fun night out? Get your tickets today to see Todd Youngman at Comedy @ The Carlson for just $24 (including fees). Have a great evening with friends and support Mental health in our community. Pittsford Youth Services, Inc.

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02/23/2026

Beautifully said.🌳 We see this every day, the courage it takes to hold complexity without rushing to resolve it. Real growth lives in that tension.

Reposted • You can hold two truths at the same time 💛

I’m doing my best and I don’t always get it right.
I’m capable and I’m allowed to ask for help.
I like control and life doesn’t always go to plan.

Growth isn’t about choosing one side — it’s about learning to live in the overlap. It’s where self-compassion meets honesty, where resilience meets vulnerability, and where real emotional intelligence begins.

You don’t have to be perfect to be worthy. You don’t have to struggle alone to be strong. And you don’t have to have everything figured out to be moving forward.

Which pair feels most true for you today? ✨

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02/12/2026

Help and Healing for Grieving Children
Camp Heartstrings/Camp Dreams is a three day camp for children (entering grades 2-11 in September 2026) who are adjusting to the death of a loved one. Developed by Licensed Master Social Workers, this camp promotes understanding, acceptance, healing and hope through a comprehensive program of activities, as well as plenty of fun. It is staffed by credentialed professionals and trained volunteers, and is sponsored by UR Medicine Hospice (a program of UR Medicine Home Care), Pittsford Youth Services, and Dreams from Drake.

Registration info here: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/home-care/hospice-care/camp-heartstrings

When
June 29, June 30, and July,1
12:00–6:00 p.m. daily
Campers are required to attend all days and times.

Please email Rita_Amorese@urmc.rochester.edu to request an application. Send the completed application to URMHC-CampHeartstrings@URMC.Rochester.edu or mail it to:

UR Medicine Home Care
Attn: Camp Heartstrings
2180 Empire Boulevard
Webster, NY 14580

02/12/2026

Did you know? Maladaptive emotional schemas developed in childhood can drive current relationship patterns. Learn how to identify and heal them at our Feb 25th hybrid training! 7 CE hours for social workers and lunch included in-person.

Hybrid Training - Choose In Person or Virtual

02/10/2026

Rest is not the absence of progress, it’s part of the process. Give yourself permission to pause today. Healing doesn’t happen on a schedule, and neither does growth.

🩵 Save this as a reminder to slow down.

“Sometimes you just need to float for a while to catch your breath and enjoy all the beautiful things you miss when you’re rushing to get ahead.” ~Lori Deschene
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02/05/2026

This Black History Month, Tree of Hope Counseling reflects on the enduring pursuit of unity, empowerment, and justice. We’re here to support healing and growth in our Rochester community. 🌳

01/27/2026

NEW DATE ALERT: HYBRID TRAINING!

Register now: schemafocusedtherapy2-25-26.eventbrite.com

We’ve rescheduled our Schema-Focused Therapy training to Wednesday, February 25th to give you more time to register! This is your chance to deepen your trauma-informed practice with evidence-based tools that are transforming how clinicians work with clients.

Learn how to help clients connect past trauma to current patterns, use schema inventory assessment tools, and strengthen the therapeutic relationship through schema-focused interventions. Choose in-person (Rochester) or virtual attendance.

• 7.0 CEUs for NYS social workers
• Expert-led training by Kara Juszczak, LCSWR
• Hands-on practice with case examples
• Early bird pricing: $190 virtual / $200 in-person (lunch included!)

Registration closes 2/24 at 9 PM. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your clinical skills!

01/24/2026

❄️ stay warm and safe this weekend! ⛄️

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