MESSENGER - Marworth Treatment Center

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Scranton gift featured in Philanthropy magazine
Just before his death in July 2013, Governor William Warren Scranton and his wife,
Mary, were profiled in Philanthropy magazine. The article, “A Road Trip Across
Philanthropic America: A transcontinental tour of local giving in all 50 United
States,” highlighted their gift of the Marworth estate to Geisinger Health System as
a keystone act of philanthropy in Pennsylvania. Read the article in the Summer
2013 issue at www.philanthropyroundtable.org/magazine.
Cooking demonstration promotes wellness
Perspectives on success
By James Dougherty, Vice President
Each day that my colleagues and
I come to work at Marworth, we
can clearly see that our
treatment programs are top
notch and the staff is sharp and
compassionate. But it’s the
vantage points of others that
truly demonstrate the success of
Marworth.
When referral sources such as employee assistance
programs and labor organizations honor our employees,
it is proof that our staff is dedicated to helping those
struggling with addiction. Further, when professional
associations rely on our experts to define industry
standards, it is evidence that our team is comprised of
leaders in the addiction treatment field.
Marworth chef Frank Shea (left) prepares an Asian tofu stir fry for patients and employees as part
of a Healthy Selections culinary demonstration hosted by Geisinger Health System’s Foodservices
department. Geisinger registered dietician Rebecca Crotti, RD, (right) discussed cooking techniques
and the importance of healthy eating habits. Also on the menu at the demonstration were an Asian
quinoa salad and brownies made with pureed beans.
MESSENGER
MARWORTH
Our alumni offer the most priceless perspectives of all.
When alumni come to the annual reunion and express
gratitude for the positive direction their lives have
taken in recovery, it is verification that our programs
work. When alumni maintain sobriety and become
pillars of their communities, it is testimony that
Marworth’s treatment programs create strong
foundations for life in recovery. When alumni and their
families support the treatment center financially, it is
proof that Marworth is a valuable resource for anyone
affected by addiction.
On behalf of the Marworth team, thank you to our
alumni for serving as exemplary models of what
Marworth has to offer. We look forward to seeing many
of you at the reunion on August 23.
CHARTING THE COURSE FOR ALCOHOL & CHEMIC AL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT
IN THIS ISSUE:
Reunion to feature first
Marworth fellow
New website launches
Awards & recognitions
Estate planning:
A lasting legacy
Addiction standards of
care published
Profile: Alice McHugh of
the Advisory Council
Marworth hosts
conference on trauma
and addiction
Scranton gift featured in
Philanthropy magazine
Cooking demonstration
promotes wellness
Perspectives on success
MARWORTH
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SUMMER 2014
Reunion to feature first Marworth fellow
Marworth’s 32nd Annual Alumni
Reunion is set for Saturday, August 23,
with featured speaker Robert
Friedman, MD.
Many alumni may recognize
Dr. Friedman as he has the distinction
of being Marworth’s first addiction
medicine fellow in 2007-2008.
Also a Marworth alumnus himself,
Dr. Friedman offers a unique
What to expect at the Reunion
perspective on the journey to recovery.
Today he serves as an addiction
medicine specialist at a Hazelden
treatment facility in Minnesota.
Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the
program will start at 1 p.m. Please
contact Marworth at 800.442.7722 or
570.563.1112 to make your reservation
for the 2014 Alumni Reunion.
Are you and your family considering coming to the Annual Alumni Reunion for the first time,
but not sure what to expect?
With anywhere from 500 to 800 people attending, you’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with
counselors and staff, catch up with those you met in treatment, learn from alumni who’ve been in
recovery for a while and share your experiences with those new to recovery.
The keynote speaker is always a highlight of the event and you will also enjoy a hearty buffet lunch.
We hope to see you there.
New website launches
Check out Marworth’s new online look.
Go to www.marworth.org to visit the
newly redesigned website.
The site features an interactive tool
called “Treatment Connection,” which
highlights how the various treatment
modalities at Marworth are connected to
addiction. Other new elements include a
photo gallery of the campus and more
information about Marworth’s newest
programs like acupuncture.
The site also incorporates responsive
design for clean viewing on smartphones
and tablets. The goal of the new design
is to make it easier for people to find
help for themselves, a loved one or
client.
Another component of Marworth’s
online presence is our Facebook page. If
you’re not already a fan, “like” us at
www.facebook.com/marworth to get
details on the latest news and events at
Marworth.
Awards & recognitions
Recreation therapist Ryan Collins,
BS, CTRS, recently earned
designation as a Certified
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
This certification signifies Collins
meets the established standards of
recreation therapy including theory,
philosophy, practice, education and
professional development.
was recently presented with the
Champion Award by the
Connecticut Chapter of the Labor
Assistance Professional Association
(CTLAP). Walker earned the award
for her dedication to assisting union
members and families find
appropriate treatment for substance
abuse. The CTLAP works with a
variety of labor organizations, such
Primary counselor Josh Urso, LSW,
as those for communication
was recently awarded a certificate of
workers, machinists, operating
appreciation for Outstanding
engineers, teamsters, etc.
Counseling Abilities by the Lower
Hudson Valley Employee Assistance Primary counselor Nicole Zmuda,
Program (EAP) Services. Lower
LSW, served as contributing author
Hudson Valley EAP Services refers
on Clinical Work with Substance Abusing
clients from various labor
Clients, Third Edition which was
organizations to Marworth, many of published earlier this year. The
whom work with Urso during the
book is widely considered
course of their treatment program.
recommended reading for social
workers and social work students.
Senior Community Relations
Representative Elizabeth Walker
Estate planning: A lasting legacy
The American Society of Addiction
Medicine (ASAM) recently published the
Standards of Care for the Addiction Specialist
Physician with guidance from Marworth
Medical Director Margaret Jarvis, MD. The
document outlines the unique role and
responsibilities of physicians who manage or
oversee the care of patients with addiction
disorders, and builds a framework for
standards of care and performance.
Through estate planning, many alumni and friends
elect to remember Marworth in their wills or trusts.
Such gifts help Marworth grow and thrive, and
allow donors to leave a lasting legacy in their
support of addiction recovery.
There are quite a few options to consider when it
comes to estate planning, each with significant
benefits to you as well as Marworth. You may also
designate any of these gifts to benefit a specific
Marworth program:
Charitable gift annuities offer you fixed,
guaranteed payments for life in exchange for
creating your annuity. Potential tax benefits
include a one-time charitable income tax deduction
and tax savings on the annuity payments. Upon
death, the remainder of the annuity will benefit
Marworth via the Geisinger Health System
Foundation.
Legacy gifts benefit Marworth while potentially
helping you save on taxes, increase your income,
and pass more on to your heirs. We have a Planned
Giving expert on staff who can provide you and/or
your advisors with more information about the
planned giving options available, including gifts of
life insurance or gifts from your retirement plan.
Bequests can be structured in ways that meet your
income and estate needs while providing tax
advantages. When you make a designation in your
will or trust, you maintain the full use of your gift
assets during your lifetime; your gift is distributed
to Marworth via the Geisinger Health System
Foundation upon death. A bequest can be made as
a fixed amount or a percentage of your estate. Even
if you already have a will or trust, a charitable
bequest provision can easily be added.
From left, Elizabeth Walker, Marworth Senior Community Relations
Representative; Brian LeBlanc, President of the Connecticut Chapter of
the Labor Assistance Professional Association; Deb Johnson, Member
Assistance Professional for the Teamsters and recipient of the CTLAP
Founders Award.
Addiction standards of care published
If you are interested in remembering Marworth in
your will, trust, or any other form of financial
support, complete and submit the attached form.
You may also contact Cheryl Connolly, Senior
Director of Advancement, Northeast, Geisinger
Health System Foundation, at 570-808-7868 or
caconnolly@marworth.org, to discuss giving
options. More information about philanthropic
programs, Marworth and Geisinger Health System
is also available online at www.geisinger.org/100.
Margaret Jarvis, MD
Another goal of the standards is to bring full
recognition of addiction medicine specialists as an integral part of the
healthcare continuum, on equal ground as any other medical specialist.
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“We've asked ourselves, 'What else do we need to do in this field to be
like other medical specialties?’” said Dr. Jarvis, who was instrumental in
the development of the standards as secretary of ASAM and chair of
the Practice Improvement and Performance Measurement Action
Group (PIPMAG) Expert Panel.
The standards apply to all physicians caring for patients with
addiction; not just to addiction medicine physicians. Holding all
healthcare providers equally accountable when treating addiction
patients aims to assure the highest quality care.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine is a professional
organization dedicated to improving the quality of addiction
treatment. Learn more at asam.org.
Profile:
Alice McHugh of the Advisory Council
In her own words, Marworth Advisory
Council member Alice McHugh has been
“involved with Marworth in one way or
another since the beginning.”
As the treatment center’s first female
patient just a few days after it opened in
1982, Alice discovered a new way of life
in recovery from alcoholism. After her
inpatient stay, she remained active in
outpatient treatment and regularly
attended 12-Step recovery meetings on
the campus. After remaining sober for
about one year, staff at Marworth asked
Alice if she’d be interested in working
there.
Previously a math teacher in the Scranton
School District, Alice knew the career
change would be a drastic difference, but
she was up for the challenge and resigned
from her teaching post. By 1984, Alice
was trained to serve as a counselor and
began her career at Marworth while
taking counseling classes and attending
conferences to earn and maintain her
designation as a certified addiction
counselor (CAC).
“The staff at Marworth mentored me,”
recalled Alice. “I grew into the job with
their help.”
In addition to her role as a counselor at
Marworth, she also served over the years
as a team leader and clinical coordinator.
Alice’s experience working with others
and lecturing students as a teacher proved
to be an asset in her new career.
In 1991, Alice pursued opportunities at
other addiction treatment facilities in New
Jersey and New York. She returned in
1994 to help launch Marworth’s intensive
outpatient program, and worked in several
other capacities at Marworth before
officially retiring in 1999. However she
remained involved as an alumna.
When Marworth leaders created the
Marworth Advisory Council in 2003, Vice
President Jim Dougherty asked Alice to
serve as a member. The Council’s first
major project was to make a counseling
wing a reality. Alice and the other
members helped raise philanthropic
support and guided the planning of the
wing which opened in 2008. The
Advisory Council also led the planning of
a new dietary wing which opened in 2012.
Today, Alice remains an active alumna and
can be found leading 12-Step meetings for
women at Marworth to discuss early
recovery issues. Each year she attends the
Annual Alumni Reunion and even served
as a keynote speaker at the 30-year
anniversary reunion.
“I’m proud to be a part of Marworth,” said
Alice. “I believe it’s one of the finest
treatment centers, and I know firsthand
that all patients and employees are treated
with dignity and respect, care and
consideration.”
Marworth hosts
conference on trauma
and addiction
In March, Marworth held a one-day
conference on “Trauma Throughout the
Lifespan” in New York City for nearly 200
addiction treatment providers and employee
assistance professionals.
With presentations from Ruth Blizard, PhD,
private practice and consultant to Marworth;
Valerie Noel, MEd, Marworth case manager;
and William Poray, LCSW, CAADC,
Marworth outpatient program coordinator,
the audience learned how to better integrate
treatment for addicted individuals who are
also survivors of trauma.
Attendees learned how to recognize
traumatic triggers for relapse and how to
identify client behaviors that may indicate
trauma history, as well as examined
therapeutic approaches and skills that are
most effective for those struggling with
addiction and trauma. For example,
Marworth experts reviewed treatment
techniques that help clients learn more
adaptive means of containing traumatic
memories, self-soothing and regulating
emotion.
The presenters discussed the detrimental
effects of trauma on a child’s ability to build
healthy attachments and how complex
trauma impacts individuals throughout their
lifespan. They also emphasized the
importance of the therapeutic relationship as
a vehicle to heal attachment wounds and
assist a client’s journey from victim to
survivor.
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