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New York Psychotherapy Community Connection
The Newsletter of New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
Winter 2015
Volume 13, Issue 5
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Joe Santiago
Celebrating the
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More Interns Reflect
Roving Reporter
Hats Off
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Daily Living
Who Are You
Recipes
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By Kerry Ledden-Danisi LCSW, Assistant Administrator, Bushwick Clinic
When Joe Santiago was promoted to Administrator of our clinic and Coordinator of the
Clinic Treatment Programs in 2012, I was tenuous. Not because I had ever heard
anything bad about him but, in fact, I had only heard good things. We try to encourage
our clients to embrace change with an open heart and an open mind but like our clients,
we’re human and sometimes change can be frightening. That being said, it wasn’t long
before I realized that this change was one that would impact all of us at the Bushwick
clinic in the most positive way possible. Soon we all felt at ease regarding the transition,
thanks largely in part to Joe. It became clear to all of us that Joe was a stand up guy and
a great boss. Those of you who know Joe, know that he has a way of maintaining
composure and a sense of humor in the throws of chaos. Let’s face it, these qualities
frequently come in handy in an outpatient mental health clinic.
Joe has a way of making everyone feel like an important, valued member of the team.
Joe has a way of providing reassurance to the inexperienced therapist who is learning
the ropes and he is always willing and able to explore and brainstorm the most complex
cases with all of the clinical staff. Joe makes his “open door” policy known and is famous
for giving out his cell number to staff and clients alike, making himself accessible and
available to all. Joe’s upbeat perspective is contagious and he always has us laughing
with his (albeit sometimes corny ) “Joe humor”, proving that you can excel at what you do
while maintaining a sense of humor about who you are and the work you do.
I honestly don’t know how Joe does it. I’ve never met anyone who works harder than
Joe. He reminds me of that guy in the circus who is spinning 15 plates at once and
somehow always keeping everything moving. Joe gives so much of his time and so
much of himself to all of his staff and all of the clinics he manages at NYPCC. I, like so
many of you, consider myself really fortunate to know and work for Joe. He is a joy to
know and to work for.
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Santiago continued…
Jennifer Reyes, Linden Clinic
It's been three years since Joe has joined the NYPCC Linden family and
so far so good. The level of commitment that Joe brings to NYPCC is
admirable. He's the hardest working man I know. Whether it's early in the
morning or late at night, he is always there. He does everything in his
power to help. The amazing part is that he makes work pleasant, fun and
at the same time professional. Thanks to him we had such an amazing
holiday in which we were all able finally to meet. He believes in growing
along with his team members, which is a great and huge plus. He is a
great example of leadership. The great thing about him is that he's always
looking for excellence in each one of us. There’s never a dull moment
with Joe. He always finds a way to make you laugh. I know I speak on
behalf of all the staff when I say that we are extremely grateful for him
and his dedication. So Thank You Joe for being YOU!
By Nichole Renadette LCSW, Assistant Administrator, Linden Clinic
I first began working with Joe at QACC in 2009. My first impression was that of an interesting, easily distracted man,
with his jewelry, fancy suits and tough demeanor giving me a tour of the adult home and telling me horror stories. I
soon began to know the “real” Joe; the Joe that is respected and beloved by the residents at QACC. The Joe that is
sure to stick-up for and protect those residents often taken advantage of by others. The Joe who is always available
with clinical advice or support; who was able to help me, an inexperienced therapist see the “whole” picture. The Joe
whose past trials and tribulations have contributed to his character and compassion for others today.
In January 2012, I was transferred to the East New York location as an assistant administrator. I was excited yet
anxious to begin this new chapter of my life. Even as I resigned my position at QACC, Joe was supportive and
encouraging. Little was I to know there was another shift going on in NYPCC and Joe would be joining me in ENY as
the Administrator. Joe shared in my anxiety, as we discussed the changes that would be taking place; leaving our
positions (which we enjoyed and felt comfortable with) for a large clinic in a borough we knew little about.
Joe joined me a week later in ENY and went right to work at trying to improve employee morale and patients quality
of care. He opened “Java Joe’s” in his office, offering multiple Keurig selections to anyone who stops by. He makes
a point of trying to say “hello” to every employee who walks by his door to punch-in. If clients ask to speak with a
supervisor, he makes himself available. He is always willing to listen (although you may have to pause as he
“multitasks”) to what someone has to say, no matter if the person talking is the Executive Director, a client, or the
mailman. He treats everyone with the same respect.
Personally, Joe has been not only a supportive and caring boss, he has been a friend and a colleague. He is
someone who I admire as a mentor, and respect as a human being. He has been there for me, in good times and
bad, with prayers and an open heart. He is the kind of boss who would drop everything to cover for you when you
need it the most. He is one of the hardest working people I know; who puts in on average 12 hour days, 6 or 7 days
a week. And then when I ask him to let me help out and take over the phone calls from the answering service, so he
can get some sleep at night, he declines. If myself, or any of the assistant administrators needs coverage on a
weekend, he is always willing to step up.
Over the last few years there have been many changes for Joe. He has taken on more and more responsibility as
the clinics have grown. Yet, he continues to carry a caseload of clients, takes time to listen to any staff member that
knocks on his door, and is able to be reached any hour of the day or night. He makes time to talk with clients and to
make sure everyone gets a fair chance. I am so thankful to know the “real” Joe; the funny colleague, the skilled
clinician, the supportive boss, the spiritual and empathetic friend.
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Celebrating
clockwise
from top:
Main Office
Staff,
Bushwick and
Linden Staffs
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Clockwise from top:
Linden Girls. Queens
Adult Home, Sanford
Clinic And Surf Manor
celebrating together
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Sylvia C. Stainback, Queens Village CDTP
My internship at New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center has afforded me the opportunity to experience the
diversity in the population in which I plan to devote my career. Through my interaction with the clients, I am able to
get to know a person and not just a diagnosis. I am encouraged, excited and challenged by this learning experience
because I am a people person and an inquisitive learner. I am learning how important self-awareness is, as a
necessity, to become more effective in assisting persons in need.
The staff has lessened the stress that comes with an internship and they have been exceptionally friendly, helpful and
informative. I am grateful for this experience. Additionally, I would like to thank the Queens Village CDTP for
providing a daily physical fitness regimen, "Those Stairs".
Sarah Arango, Bronx Clinic
My experience at NYPCC has been better than I could have imagined. NYPCC was welcoming from the very
beginning. Everyone I have met has been willing to help regardless of how busy they are and each and every person
cares about the impact they have on the community NYPCC serves.
The most valuable aspect of working here has been the opportunity to work with such a wide array of clients--from
children and teenagers, to families and couples. I have also grown from working with my supervisor, Carlos Morales.
Carlos has been there every step of the way, showing me new ways of approaching issues and building my
confidence as a counselor-in-training.
One of the main reasons I wanted to work at NYPCC was because of its large Latino client population. I am working
on completing a Bilingual Latino/a Mental Health Certification at my university and am very grateful for the opportunity
to put this knowledge into practice. I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue learning more about how I can
apply this knowledge into my sessions with clients.
All in all, NYPCC has been an ideal fieldwork site to work at. The lively environment in the office, the friendly faces,
and the Latin music playing throughout the administrative offices, have made me feel right at home!
Abraham Santana, Bronx Clinic
I have been an Intern at New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Centers for the last 18 months. When I informed my
Nyack College Internship director that I was accepted by Mr. Joe Santiago to acquire my Internship hours at NYPCC,
she immediately said “that site is one of the best, if not the best Internship site.” NYPCC is by far the best Internship
site any counseling student can be accepted to, to complete his/her hours. I was immediately introduced to face to
face counseling with the responsibility of writing progress notes for each session and treatment plans for each client. I
was assigned clients of different ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and psychological diagnoses. In addition, I was
assigned a supervisor who provided me with much important and practical knowledge, advice on how to improve my
progress notes, and insights into how to become a great counselor. I would like to use the following analogies to
express how I feel about my unique experience at this site. It is like being invited to play at the Super Bowl with no
regular season games. I feel like a rubber band who has been stretched at great length. It has been 18 months of
intense and challenging work. At times I felt overwhelmed with the responsibilities of caring for others, trying to
determine what would be the best counseling approach to help each individual client, and complete key reports on
time, such as treatment plan reviews. I have heard many students at my college struggling with doing face to face
counseling, or having interpersonal problems and challenges with supervisors at their sites. At NYPCC I did not
experience any of these challenges, I had plenty of assigned cases to complete my required hours, and received
consistent help from supervisors, even from Mr. Joe Santiago, who is the Clinic coordinator and has a ton of
responsibilities. In conclusion, I hope that with these few sentences I was able to communicate how grateful, proud,
and excited I am to have attended NYPCC for my Internship. I recommend NYPCC to any student.
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ROVING REPORTER QUESTION
WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?
What Makes Me Happy?
By Wildilisa Moronta LMFT, Therapist/Supervisor, Linden Clinic
I like to consider myself a happy person. Ever since I can remember, I have never been good at
staying angry or feeling sad for a long time—it is just an uncomfortable feeling for me. Even when
I was dumped for the first time, I told myself I was glad it happened so that I can now relate to my
clients dealing with break-ups. You do not need to be an exceptionally spiritually enlightened
person to be happy all the time, but this is what helps me stay happy and smiling even when
confronted with aversive situations:
-Singing at the top of my lungs when I’m driving (no one can hear how horrible my voice is).
-Grocery shopping and creating new recipes.
-Dancing and working out
-Sleepovers with my three adorable nephews.
-Being successful at cheering someone up.
-Putting money low on my list and focusing less on material goods.
-Accomplishing any goals, even as small as paying a bill on time.
-Daydreaming about future vacations.
-Meeting new people and making unexpected friends.
-When my team wins (let’s go Yankees!)
-And of course, wedding planning and envisioning the next chapter in my life.
Happy /ˈhæpɪ/ adjective -pier, -piest
 feeling, showing, or expressing joy; pleased
By: Angelica Rolon, Office Manager, Sanford Clinic
What makes me happy? A variety of things make me happy. Simple things like a great song on a
weekend car drive with friends. The kind that you turn up the volume, open the windows and belt
out into the highway. It makes me happy to see family members and hear all about their blooming
love lives, new jobs and just born children. Hearing about people who have graduated, found
religion, reconciled with family or moved on to bigger and better things.
Difficult things make me happy too. Things like seeing a client that usually struggles, start to
respond to a new medication. Then seeing that client suddenly emerge with an upbeat energy and
enthusiastic outlook on the day. Reminiscing about clients that have passed and thinking about
what was great about them and what we learned from them. Seeing ex-coworkers and hearing
about all the gossip from their new jobs and recounting things from my job to them.
There are many good things, and sometimes bad, that make me happy. But what makes me
happiest is waking up each day to discover what unexpected event will happen. What will I learn?
Every day above ground is an opportunity to grow and become better… at everything.
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What Makes Me Happy?
Ines Castillo de Molina MHC-Permit, Therapist Linden Clinic
Eleven people sitting around one table with multiple conversations occurring simultaneously
in 2 or sometimes 3 different languages might sound hectic or crazy to some people, but to me it
sounds normal. For me, it is my family and it makes me happy. I am one of nine siblings, therefore
loud, somewhat crazy, and complicated is pretty much the norm at home. Although I have two
siblings who have moved out since they got married and another soon to do the same, they have
been somewhat replaced by the arrival of my 80+year old grandparents about a year and a half ago. I
know it’s not the norm nowadays to have such a big family, but I feel that it is one of the biggest
blessings I could have ever received. G. K. Chesterton in discussing the Institution of the Family in
Heretics, explains that living in a small community is what makes our world larger and extensive,
because the neighbor is the sample of humanity given to each individual; he states that precisely
because the neighbor might be anybody, he embodies everybody. His accidental nature is what
makes him symbolic and representative of all. Chesterton continues further to explain that the
epitome of this small community is the family, since it is a community into which you are born and
are given no choice in the matter. It is in this atmosphere that one encounters all of humanity and
this shapes the individual. I believe this is true and therefore am happy to have been born into my
family, for it has allowed for me to learn many lessons.
Family is where people and characters are formed. It is where you learn to share, to defend
yourself, to fight and then to reconcile. I have always had someone to help me and in return have
always been asked for help. There is a different sibling or family member to help with each aspect of
life: technology, fashion, math, history, news, language, creativity, homework, even finances if
necessary. Although having such a big family meant sharing a room for almost my entire life, and it
meant more people to fight with, it also meant the ability to take turns doing the chores, cooking,
washing, etc. It meant having someone to make my lunch every morning all the way through high
school, it meant helping plan my sister’s engagement as a scavenger hunt throughout NYC because
her fiancé was from out of town. It means sometimes staying up until 1AM to help my 17 year old
brother edit his paper, or having to loan my laptop because someone else is on the desktop and my
15 year old sister needs to finish her assignment before dad sees she’s still awake. But really it also
means that when I had reconstructive eye surgery this past year I had a ride to and from every
appointment at the clinic, it means someone cleared their schedule the day of the surgery to
accompany me home, and it means someone else made sure I had all my drops and antibiotics in
time. There might be one sibling that it is harder to communicate with, and one who I clash with
most, but then there is also the one that I stick to like glue and one whose tastes are almost identical
to mine. With my family, I am never bored, there is always someone there who can help, who can
relate, or who needs help.
These lessons translate into the “real world” and all other relationships I have, and the skills
learned help me navigate the waters in all other communities to which I belong. And so I hope that
though I’m never too old to continue learning how to help and contribute, being in my family has
taught me responsibility, and compassion, and mercy, and sharing, and the importance of
communication and conflict resolution. It has opened so many doors for me. This family allowed me
to be bilingual and it taught me to cherish education and work hard to be able to pay for school
through scholarships. Being from another country allowed my parents to be open for us to study
abroad which allowed for new relationships, friendships and languages. The sense of belonging that I
receive from my family makes me happy. Through friends, school, my job and our profession, I have
seen and experienced this desire to belong in many people, and each day I realize that Chesterton is
right. Although the lessons learned from family interactions are not always easy, they are important
because they show us the fierce varieties of humanity. I didn’t choose my family or do anything in
particular to deserve them, but they have widened my world and my perspective immensely and I
am happy they are mine .
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NYPCC trendy winter hats were given out to all staff members. We ran a selfie contest and
chose the best group selfie. The winner was the Linden Clinic staff. Stay tuned for more
contests and fun events. Do you have a suggestion for a fun event or contest? Please email
[email protected]
Our Linden Clinic Staff (top) and clockwise: Sanford, Bronx and Bushwick
Clinics staff proudly displaying their new hats.
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By Kam Y. Ng LMHC, Assistant Administrator Sanford Clinic
The year of 2014 was a challenging and great year for me personally and professionally. I love what I do in
caring for people. I chose the field of counseling so I could help others. It gives me joy to see clients gaining
inner strength, overcoming their personal demons and climbing out of the hole of depression. With this
calling in our lives, I sometimes see the demand of what we do become overwhelming and taxing on us
mentally, physically and emotionally. How many times do we hear the same depressed and helpless stories
recounted from many of our patients and can’t help feeling annoyed and frustrated? We have explored and
worked on developing effective coping methods to address their mental stressors and some of these
patients still complain about the same situations.
Our work takes patience and compassion in working with the people in our clinics. Mental Illness is not like
going to see a medical doctor and taking a pill that makes you better in a week. Mental Illness is a long term
process and the work is very demanding. Mental Illness not only affects the person with the diagnosis, but
everyone that deals with that person.
I see that our clinicians and support staff are compassionate and willing to help our patients, but we tend to
neglect our own personal needs and health. We need to make sure our mental health is cared for as well as
our patients. Stress is the number one cause of all illness and changing our lifestyle is one way to help
manage our own stress. “NEW YORK--One-third of Americans are living with extreme stress and nearly half
of Americans (48 percent) believe that their stress has increased over the past five years. Stress is taking a
toll on people — contributing to health problems, poor relationships and lost productivity at work, according
to a new national survey released today by the American Psychological Association (APA).”
(http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2007/10/stress.aspx)
There are two types of stresses, bad and good. According to Christina Davis who wrote a blog on the
Kimberly Snyder website (http://kimberlysnyder.net/blog/2014/03/21/can-tell-difference-good-stress-badstress/): Bad stress negatively impacts “Your immune, reproductive, excretory, and digestive systems are
unable to return to normal while a threat is perceived, and all those things you’ve probably always
associated with stress—heart disease, trouble focusing, irritability, memory loss, depression, weight gain,
and more—really begin to become a risk.” On the other hand, “Good stress, also called eustress, can propel
you forward and help you achieve more goals, ultimately leading to more happiness, success, or fulfillment.”
The life of a typical New Yorker is to always “be rushing.” We wake up rushing to get ready, rushing our
children to school on time, rushing to get the bus and/or train, rushing to work, rushing to evening
school/college... rush, Rush, RUSH! Shoot…we even rush eating lunch and dinner. I’ve noticed I am done
eating dinner while my family is only half way through their meal. I end up having to sit there silently rushing
them in my head to be done, so I can order dessert. Imagine….we also rush through a night out with friends
or on a date. If this happens to you, then you are a sad person indeed. We live in a culture of trying to do
everything and cramp it into a 12 hour day. The stress of meeting all our responsibilities has become a
burden or monkey on our backs.
Please, my NYPCC family, we need to take better care of ourselves and to love ourselves. Developing good
time management is another good method of avoiding stress. Watch out for procrastination and get the task
done, so we could enjoy the rest of the day or weekend with our loved ones. Get rid of the monkey on your
back, leave him at the zoo. Make an effort for personal time, quality time and fun time; to develop
“eustress”. Take your kids or your significant other out. Go out with a friend or even by yourself to a movie,
a museum, a park, or a simple walk. Make time on your day off and don’t try to pack in so many activities,
it’s the quality of the personal time you take and not the quantity. Do things that are fun to you and increase
the good stress (eustress) in you.
So, in 2015, we will be successful in everything we do, but having fun doing it also!
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Personal Quality Control
By: Thomas Hui LMHC, Supervisor, Bushwick Clinic
Here at NYPCC we dedicate ourselves to taking care of those who have in one way or another slipped
through the cracks of society. Those that come through our doors know that we are here for them in
ways that others have failed to support them. The focus that it takes for us to provide such quality
attention unfortunately many times is not as driven when applied to ourselves. It's commendable to
sacrifice our feelings and stresses that we all have to put on that (the ‘all is well with me’ face) for the
sake of our clients feeling that they are in good hands but who does that for us? Personal attention to
the quality of our own interpersonal relationships, personality and mental health is just as important as
that face we shift into for our clients. It is good to step back from time to time and make sure that we
ourselves are following our own dictates and advice that we so quickly give to others about their lives on
a daily basis. We are caretakers and can't assume that just being in such a position inoculates us from
the very same shortcomings as those that seek our solutions and care. We must ask ourselves if we
could benefit from our own tutelage or if we really follow our own advice and can stand personally on
the results of our own success from our own wisdom. If we do this we will in essence be solving not just
the situations of our clients, but also augmenting our own quality of life as well. In this area our
vocation can lead us to having the best quality of life for ourselves as we get endless chances at selfimprovement as this is all we really talk about and focus on daily. We can truly become experts in our
own life if we sincerely apply our solutions to ourselves and perfect our own victories.
My Daily Routine
By Sally Portal, Activity Therapist, Queens Village CDTP
My approach to my clients is to listen, listen, and listen some more to what they are saying. I don’t
judge. I have found my own experience to be a great way to engage them mentally. I then express my
thoughts in a positive manner so that they know I am really listening to their concerns and that what they
are saying is relevant in the world. Criticism of the client’s negative thoughts does not work for me; it
just antagonizes them and prevents them from further discussion. A compassionate approach which
offers positive energy, information and advice that is relevant to their mental issue always seems to work
for me. Being rude, cynical, and aloof is not what I practice. I have found that if the client is at ease he
can be swayed to engage in the tasks of life. I want the client to lead a productive life within the frame of
their illness so that he chooses, on his own, to contribute something meaningful in his life, whatever that
may be. So, with a little luck, the right therapeutic approach and a little prescribed medication, I can be
successful in helping to improve the patient’s life for the better. This is really the ultimate goal of every
activity therapist.
To achieve therapeutic success, I must first review the chart on the client. This file submits the diagnosis
of the patient made by the psychiatrist and delineates the type of mental illness that the patient suffers.
Then, I follow up with appropriate activity therapy that will benefit his recovery. There are mental
issues which can be challenging, such as when the client chooses to withdraw socially (i.e. will not choose
to participate in discussing their concerns). This is the challenge that the Activity Therapist faces each
day. In instances, these cases require specialized attention by the treatment team leading to the adoption
of a new therapeutic approach including reevaluation of the original diagnosis by the psychiatrist. It is a
fact that psychotherapy does not work for every person but a fresh appropriate therapy can help
encourage the patient to heal.
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Who are you?
By Carolyn Burgos LMHC, Therapist, Bronx Clinic
In NYPCC, we are a body composed of many members. Can the hand say that they are more
important than the foot? Who can say to the eyes, that the nose is more important? But rather it is each
part working efficiently together that comprise a healthy efficient body. Mental health can be a
difficult field for many; seeing the brokenness of humanity can sometimes rub off on us. Someone
else’s underlying trauma, and attitude towards life, can often times affect how we feel at the end of our
day. But instead of focusing on traditional mental health, let’s focus on a new branch of the field
named positive psychology. Positive Psychology- the study of what is going right for us! The power of
life and death is often in the tongue. We need to learn how to direct our thoughts, instead of allowing
our thoughts to direct our lives. We need to learn to believe that all things in our lives are working for
good, even if in the moment it doesn’t feel very good. Instead of focusing on what isn’t going right in
our daily lives at work, with our coworkers, with our patients, or in the home; we need to learn to
search within ourselves to identify what is our purpose in life. The question we should ask ourselves
each day is: “How are people’s lives better when they cross paths with me?” Sometimes we limit our
potential because we feel our role is unimportant, but often times it’s the seemingly unimportant parts
which make the key impact on others. I remember on one occasion, I was on my way to school. I was
overwhelmed by personal problems. I was sitting in the 5 train heading downtown, and it seemed no
matter how hard I tried my tears would not stop rolling down my cheeks. In that moment a woman
sitting across from me handed me a small paper. I cautiously opened it, only to read something that
surprised me. The woman wrote: “I know life seems overwhelming right now, but know that in this
life you are loved.” I had never met this woman, she didn’t owe me a kind word. In hindsight her
purpose in life was to bring joy and she was operating within her purpose in life. Ten years later, I
have never wondered what that woman’s career was; was she a therapist? Was she a clerical? Was she
a case manager? All I know 10 years later, is that this woman’s kindness touched my heart in a way that
I needed in that moment. So I ask you again, how are people’s/patients/coworkers lives better when
they cross paths with you?! Who are you within this body?
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Yummy Yummy In My Tummy – Recipes From Around
NYPCC
Turkey Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
Tricia Singh, LMHC, Therapist/Supervisor – Linden Clinic
Ingredients:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
20 whole Fresh Jalapenos, 2-3 Inches In Size
8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1 pound Thin-sliced Turkey bacon (hickory smoked if you can get it
Cut the jalapenos in half, length-wise. With a spoon, remove the seeds and white membrane. Fill the softened
cream cheese into each jalapeno half. Use gloves and don’t rub your eyes!
Wrap jalapeno with the uncooked bacon pieces (1/3 slice). Secure by sticking a toothpick through the middle.
Bake on a pan with a rack in a 375-degree oven for 20-25 minutes. You don’t want the bacon to shrink so much it
starts to the squeeze the jalapeno. Finish in the broiler if the bacon does not brown enough. These are best when
the jalapeno still has a bite to it.
Serve immediately, or they’re also great at room temperature. I promise these will be a crowd pleaser for any
event. I love this quick appetizer. A friend of mine made these recently for a Super Bowl party and I had to get the
recipe. The best part---You only need 3 ingredients! Can’t beat that and it’s definitely a crowd pleaser. Enjoy!
Vanilla Cookies
Fernando Tovar, Case Manager, Linden Clinic
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Congratulations to…
Psyche Young on the birth of her daughter, Eliana, on 1/30/15 at 7lbs 7ozs!!
Genoveva Garcia on the birth of
her son, Jhael Alexander, on
1/17/15, 7lbs, 9oz and 20 inches
Roberta Fernandez on the birth
of her son, Josecarlos Diplan, on
1/31/15, 7lbs, 10oz and 21.3
inches
Yanet de la Cruz on the birth
of her son, Dominic J
Webster on 12/8/14, 5lbs 7oz,
and 18 inches
STAFF AND CONSULTANT BIRTHDAYS
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Answers to Fall issue
Word Scrabble:
Evergreen, Snowman,
Sleigh, Skiing, Frozen,
Mittens, Holidays, New
Year, Fireplace
Winter Wonderland
Secret Word:
SNOWFLAKES
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