bridgeview
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June 2015 /Page 1
Wellness Program
The Penny George Institue for Health & Healing Wellness
Program will be at Bridgeview on Wed, July 22nd From 11 am –
2 pm. They’ll be providing screenings for blood pressure, body
mass index, and labs for non-fasting total cholesterol, HDL, nonHDL, and glucose. A nurse will be on site to review results with
participants and provide follow-up education as needed.
This screening day is part of our ongoing wellness alliance with
Allina Health and Penny George. All Bridgeview members are
invited to participate!
New DBT Skills Informed Group
This group is focused on emotion regulation, distress
tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness. It’s
a 24 week commitment and is billable through insurance.
To learn more, contact Julie at 763-783-7440.
Welcome Alyssa
Alyssa is our new Care Coordinator
at Bridgeview. She’ll be co-facilitating
many of the Bridgeview support groups,
co-facilitating some therapy groups
and much more. Welcome!
Save the Date!
Thursday, Sept 24th
6 – 9:30 pm at Bunker Hills
Please join us for our annual fundraiser for Bridgeview.
Dinner, live and silent auctions
Proceeds benefit the Bridgeview
Meals for Members program.
Celebrating Bridgeview Writers of the Month:
Bridgeview writer Ben R. says writing means freedom of
one’s mind and and spirit.
Ben says his inspiration is other writer’s and the ability to
tell a story.
titled “The Waves of Life.” It’s about his relationship
with his wife, life in general, and the situations he has
encountered.
Dear Lisa,
I love you like the ocean loves the sand.
Our marriage is like a boat.
It’s sturdy but small in the waves of life.
Our boat may rick but the sails will never sink.
There might be a little water in our boat but
That is ok because our boat will weather
Every storm every wave.
Madonna W., a Bridgeview writer since March, says writing
is an expression of your thoughts, all jumbled up in your
head and expressing them so you can see them versus just
trying to think about them. Madonna says her inspiration
comes from hearing loss and experiencing things differently.
Her piece is titled “Breathe.”
Eyes close, feel the nose.
Cool air in, warm air out.
Slowly, deeply, meaningful.
Relaxing, calming, sending out
Worries away.
The wind in the air catching the
Troubles of the day.
Finally when done, to open our eyes and carry on our way.
Bridgeview Community Support Program is one of the many mental health programs offered by Lee
Carlson Center for Mental Health & Well-Being. For 35 years, the Center has been a beacon of
hope for individuals and families coping with emotional health issues.
Graphic Design by Lori Kainulainen.
bridgeview
recovery groups
June 2015 / Page 2
Recovery Groups
Mental Health Support
Wednesdays at 11:00 am and Thursdays at 2:00 pm.
Peer support, education and encouragement.
Staff facilitated by Laura. Everyone welcome.
Women’s Self-Esteem
Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Thursdays from 12:30 -1:30 pm.
Provides support and encouragement for women. The
group will help you recognize your skills, abilities, and
potential. Facilitated by Alyssa.
Motivation Group
Symptom Management/WRAP
Wellness Recovery Action Plan
WRAP is about recovery. Key concepts include hope,
personal responsibility, education, self-advocacy and
support. It is a 10 week commitment. This group is billable.
Facilitated by Julie and Laura.
Symptom Management Aftercare
For individuals who attended Symptom Management
Group previously ONLY. Two Tuesdays a month from10:3012:30 pm 6/9 and 6/23 both are open forum. Staff
facilitated by Julie and Laura
Anger Management (Women & Men’s)
Intake required with Julie. These are billable groups.
Will meet for 20 weeks. These groups focus on anger
management skills. Please call BV if interested. Groups will
start soon. Facilitated by Julie.
Grief and Loss
Thursdays at 11:00 am.-12:00 pm.
A support group focusing on a variety of grief and loss
issues. Facilitated by Alyssa
Healthy Lifestyles/Weight Loss
Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Topics covered will include healthy eating and lifestyles,
weight loss, etc. Facilitated by Alyssa.
PTSD Therapy Group
This group will meet on Fridays 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
It is facilitated by Julie and Laura. It is a billable group
and requires a 15-week commitment. Is for Bridgeview
members only. This group will help you identify triggers,
healthy coping skills, emotions, thinking errors and
avoidance. Call 763-780-3036 for an intake.
Meets every other Tuesday 6/2 & 6/16 & 6/30.
11:00 – 12:00 pm.
A group that will focus on goals, strengths, empowerment,
and moving forward in recovery. Staff facilitated by Laura.
Anxiety/Social Phobia
Wednesdays at 3:00 pm.
This group will focus on ways to calm your anxiety, with a
focus on social anxiety. Staff facilitated by Laura.
One Day at a Time
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm.
A support group for those with dual diagnosis;
mental illness and chemical dependency. Member
facilitated by Bob.
Healthy Relationships
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm.
A support group emphasizing healthy communication
styles. Topics include: boundaries, assertiveness, and
healthy relationships. Staff facilitated by Alyssa.
Women’s Therapy Group
Wednesday’s from 10:30-12:30 pm.
Call 763-780-3036 for an intake. This group is billable.
Co-facilitated by Julie and Laura.
DBT Skills Informed Group
This is a billable group with an intake required by Julie. It
meets for 24 weeks. The focus is on emotion regulation,
distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and
mindfulness. Facilitated by Julie and Alyssa.
Writing Circle
Monday’s from 11:00-12:30 pm.
An informal group that covers various styles of writing.
The Artist’s Way will be discussed. Opportunity for writing
contests possible. Member facilitated by Jill.