This Week at Life Management Resources:
Monday AM and PM Groups, August 30- Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Tuesday PM Group, August 31 - The Role of Denial -why we waited so long to get help!
Wednesday AM Group - September 1 - The Role of Denial
Thursday PM Group- September 2 - Building Strong and Resilient Families
Friday AM Group, September 3 - Building Strong and Resilient Families
Wylie - New Directorship
Life Management is pleased to announce that Ms. Christi Nelson, LCDC, Director of the Plano Facility has taken over management of the Wylie office. We are excited because Christi brings a wealth of experience and talent to this important facility. She will be active in the community doing prevention and awareness programs as well as leading the recovering patients in the Wylie office. We are also pleased to announce we will be moving to a new medical office in downtown Wylie in late summer.
The Wylie Facility under the direction of Ms. Christi Nelson, LCDC, is providing an amazing service to many people who would otherwise not be able to get the help they need in the eastern section of Collin County. Strategically located in Wylie, TX. the facility is the only chemical dependency treatment program in the area. The program accepts most insurance plans as well as being a NorthStar provider. Ms. Nelson and her staff are helping many people overcome their struggle with alcohol and drugs. Please contact her is you would like more information on this facility.
The McKinney program is an amazing program providing the only Nationally Accredited treatment program in McKinney. The program also works with the Collin County Felony Drug Court and the Collin County DWI Court. The program is under the direction of Ms. Shannon White, B.S., L.C.D.C.I., who is a member of the National Association of Drug Court Professional. Call Ms. White for more information on this exciting program.
Remembering in our prayers
Every Day- Remembering all who are serving in our nations military.
All our troops overseas and in harms way; all those suffering from Addiction and not getting help; the families of those struggling to understand.
All that we have to be thankful for!
In Memory of Mick, the Australian Shepherd on the top of every page. Mick comforted hundreds of patients over his life of 13 years. He died on Wednesday March 3rd. He was my best boy and will forever be missed - Dr. Fred
All our new patients who are wrestling with the difficulty of early recovery...
Those still struggling with whether or not to get help.....
News Release, July 15, 2008 |
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Contact: Fred J. Hansen, Ph.D., LPC
LIFE MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
AWARDED ACCREDITATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION
Plano, TX, July 15, 2008 – By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Life Management Resources has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™.
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation's health care through voluntary accreditation. The Joint Commission's on-site survey of Life Management Resources occurred in June, 2008.
"In becoming accredited, Life Management Resources was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission team experienced in the delivery of behavioral health care services," says Mary Cesare-Murphy, Ph.D., executive director, Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program, Joint Commission. "Achieving accreditation demonstrates Life Management Resources commitment to provide high and safe quality care."
Fred J. Hansen, Ph.D., CEO, says that accreditation shows that "we make a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from the top down. We seek accreditation for our organization because we want to be the best and we view obtaining Joint Commission accreditation as another step toward excellence."
Dr. Hansen notes that accreditation is attainable only through cooperation and communication among staff members. "Everyone at Life Management Resources plays a vital role in working to meet the standards. It gives them a feeling of prestige to work in an accredited organization," says Dr. Hansen. "They also appreciate the educational aspect of the survey and the opportunity to interact with The Joint Commission team."
Finding Hope - the great new film about addicition is now available for those needing help. www.sobrietytoday.com
Press Release
July 5, 2007
SobrietyToday Releases Ground-Breaking Film “Finding Hope.”
Fred J. Hansen and his Production Company, SobrietyToday, announce the release of the premier edition of the long awaited film “Finding Hope.” Aimed directly at the more than 34,000,000 Americans suffering from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction, the film is the first film created to speak directly to the suffering person and assist them in overcoming the fear that holds them in its grip and prevents them from seeking treatment.
Moved by the fact that there are ten’s of thousands of treatment programs and professionals across America and the fact that less that 2% of those in need actually get the help they need, Dr. Hansen, a Board Certified Psychotherapist and addiction professional, created “Finding Hope” as a means of addressing, in a “one-on-one” “couch-talk”, the questions addicts and alcoholics confront everyday – the issues of acceptance, denial, what does “help” mean, how skill development can work, and in the concluding section, a walk through several levels of treatment plans and 12-Step groups.
Designed for the suffering alcoholic/ addict to view in the privacy of their own home, the film is gentle, compassionate, and uses genuineness and directness to allow the viewer to make important decisions for the future of their life.
It is the hope of the producers that families of those suffering, friends, employers, teachers, pastors, priest and rabbi’s and corporate Employee Assistance Programs will utilize this valuable tool as a means of reaching the suffering person – a message unlike any other every made available.
“Finding Hope” does not promote any program or organization. On the companion website, www.sobrietytoday.com, are listings of virtually all treatment programs available in the United States. SobrietyToday accepts no advertising or funding for any of its purposes.
The film will be released in early August, 2007 and will be available at booksellers across the nation as well as on the website itself.
Aftercare
If you are a former member of the program, Graduate of not, you are always welcome back on any night to participate in Aftercare. We look forward to seeing you!
If you are still struggling, the door is always open for you. The only failure is the failure to come back and get the help you deserve to have.
There is no judgment, no condemnation, just love, help and support!
Come home when you need to!