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May 2016 - Genesis Behavioral Health
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Genesis Behavioral Health - May 2016
"Celebrating 50 Years" | PAGE 3
Serving Those Who Served
by: Ed T. Drury, Military Liaison
When Genesis Behavioral Health opened its doors in
1966, it was in the forefront of an effort to reach out to
those in need and to bring mental health services to the
community. But, at that same time, there was another
transformative event confronting our country-the Vietnam
War. Those who served in Vietnam would return to New
Hampshire to join the veterans of WW I, WW II and Korea.
They would meld into their communities and try to forget
about their war. Over time, society would forget as well.
Starting with the Gulf War in 1990, our return to the
battlefield has reawakened our awareness of the impact
of war on individuals and families. As a nation, we have
struggled to provide the support and services that many
of these veterans need. New Hampshire is home to over
115,000 veterans of all wars. However, less than 30% seek
treatment through the VA. As a result, Genesis, along with
DHHS and the other community mental health centers, is
working to engage the veteran community as never before.
Our first step was the introduction of a part-time Military
Liaison position. The objective of the Military Liaison is to
implement veteran-focused programs and to serve as a
resource for veteran-related information for the agency.
The second step was introducing the “Ask the Question”
initiative to our intake process. Asking the question
“Have you or any member of your family, ever served
in the military?” helps to better identify and define the
veteran population at the start of our services. With this
information, we can better coordinate our care with other
service providers, such as Tri-Care, the Veterans Choice
program, and the VA. The third step is to educate the staff
on military culture and the military experience. Genesis
partnered with Dare Mighty Things to sponsor a military
culture training in Meredith earlier this year. In addition,
information regarding the VA and the veterans’ experience
is being shared within the agency.
These are all just first steps towards working with our
veterans in Belknap and southern Grafton Counties. As we
move forward, our goal will be expanding our education
and outreach efforts to let veterans know that Genesis
Behavioral Health is here to help. We’ve asked much of
them in the service of their country. Now it’s our turn to
serve them.
None Left Behind
by: By Matt Soza, Board of Directors
As we mark the fiftieth anniversary of our organization's
founding, we at Genesis Behavioral Health are not only
celebrating the past and present but preparing for an
exciting future, one which will feature expanded programs
and services, integrated comprehensive treatment, and
improved facilities. As we travel towards these goals,
changes may be required to achieve them. And, of course,
there may be questions and concerns raised about
changes, particularly location changes, and how they
might impact access to care.
Any such changes will be made only to serve Genesis'
overall mission to provide the highest possible standard
of care to our patients, including best practices,
current methods, and sufficient space to allow for a
full complement of staffing and a more welcoming
environment for our patients.
Change can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be
intimidating. It is very easy for individuals, especially those
dealing with serious health challenges, to feel as if they are
left adrift, overlooked in the rush of events.
We want to assure everyone--our patients, their families,
our partner organizations, our stakeholders, and the
community at large--that such concerns are being
anticipated and addressed. Whatever transitions come,
we will be here to help everyone navigate them. We will
leverage all available resources to meet the challenges
that arise. Transit routes and entry ways will be provided,
assistance will be delivered to those who need it, and
vigilance will ensure against omissions. No one will be left
behind on our journey to a better and brighter future.
Genesis Behavioral Health through the years.
1964
Lakes Region Mental Health Association
established in Laconia
1970
1981
Dr. Gordon Thomas hired as a full time
psychologist
GBH main offices move to 111 Church Street
in Laconia
Dr. George “Pete” Harris offered to chair clinic
1966
July 1, doors open at the Winston Building,
49-51 Church St.
1972
The NH Division of Mental Health provides a
grant for the employment of a full time child
psychologist
Robert Page, PHD, hired as Executive Director
and Clinical Psychologist
There was a 40% increase in the number of
clients over 1968
1983
Property at 771 North Main Street in Laconia
was purchased
1975
Serendipity Thrift Store opens
Dr. George "Pete" Harrisand Alida Millham
named honorary Board members
Branch office opens in Plymouth for one day
a week
1969
GBH sponsors first group home consisting
of eight beds for patients released from NH
Hospital.
More than 500 new patients were seen
Board minutes reflect that “the drug abuse
problem is serious” in the area
First fund drive held during “May is Mental
Health Month” and raises $2,691
Business Office begins computerization of all
records.
1973
Helen Holbrook hired as Administrative
Assistant
1968
1982
1986
1976
GBH receives Bronze Award from the
United Way
Board minutes reflect space concerns as staff
numbers may increase “to 20,30, 40 or more in
a few years”.
1978
Implementation of a standardized record
keeping procedure for all outpatient services
begins
Dr. Thomas resigns and Medical Director Dr.
Richard Hattan fills the position
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Save the Date for our
Anniversary Celebration
5:30 PM at Mill Falls at the Lake, Church Landing
1990
James Pisciotta, ACSW, named Executive
Director
Two supervised apartments established at
McGrath Street
1991
Cornerbridge opens providing outreach,
hospital visitation and drop-in center
Summer Street group home closes
1992
Case management and MIMS services
provided for the first time
1993
Supervised apartment added to McGrath
Street
Acute / Intensive Partial Hospital program
established
2000
Name changed from “Genesis- The Counseling
Group” to “Genesis Behavioral Health”
2001
Plymouth office relocates to Tenney Mountain
Highway
1997
Property at 111 Church Street purchased
2002
GBH reaches full psychiatric staffing capacity,
including three time child psychiatrists
2004
Formation of the Helen Holbrook Leadership
and Service Award with Helen Holbrook as the
first recipient
2005
2006
Begins telemedicine consults at Franklin
Regional Hospital
2007
Margaret M. Pritchard named as new
Executive Director
1998
Child and Family Program experiences a
1000% increase in hours
2010
HUD funding received for supportive housing
program at Summer Street
Joint Advocacy Committee Established with
LRGHealthcare, Genesis Behavioral Health
becomes more politically active
2011
Lakes Region Mental Health Foundation
donates a new van for client transportation
In-patient Geriatric Psychiatry Unit opens
at LRGH
1994
2008
The JobLink program is established to provide
evidence-based Supported Employment
Facilities search begins and continues
until 2016
NH Department of Transportation Grant
received for a 10 passenger minibus
Healthy Choices, Healthy Changes program
begins with a grant from Dartmouth
Psychiatric Research Center
2013
Genesis Behavioral Health partners with
LRGHealthcare to support the opening of
the DRF in Franklin
ACT Team established
2014
Genesis Behavioral Health has a fully
integrated Electronic Health Record
2015
Genesis Behavioral Health receives a 4-year,
$1.6 million SAMHSA Grant for OneHealth, an
integrated primary and behavioral health
care program
Municipalities increase their support for
Emergency Services by 138% from 2008
Healthy Choices, Healthy Changes grant
ends; InSHAPE implemented to improve
health outcomes for people with serious
mental illness
2016
Genesis Behavioral Health joins the
Community Health Services Network, an
LLC formed with over 20 organizations and
community members, to improve health care
in the region
Ask Joyce...
by: Joyce Cameron, Veteran-Direct Counselor + Caregiver Specialist, Partnership for Public Health
Dear Joyce:
I am a 62 year woman who is employed and cares for my
83 year old mother with dementia. I am in need of help but
don’t know where to turn. I am exhausted trying to care for
my mother, myself, and work a full time job. Can you offer
me any advice?
3.A Medicare Specialist is available at ServiceLink to
assist you and your mother with Medicare questions
and help with reviewing and possibly selecting a drug
plan that best suits your needs and helps you and your
mom save money.
Margaret
4.In addition, there are other community based
programs that can offer assistance, such as Senior
Companion, Meals on Wheels, and more.
Dear Margaret,
Wow, it sounds like you have your hands full. I am glad you
asked this question. I am sure there are many out there
who share your concerns. There are over 44 million unpaid
caregivers in the US. About one in five of New Hampshire
adults are caregivers.** While caring for a loved one may
be one of the most rewarding roles you have undertaken, it
may also be one of the hardest.
The first thing I would suggest is that you contact your
local ServiceLink Resource Center for support. New
Hampshire has a ServiceLink office in every county. They
can offer you services such as:
1.Provide help to caregivers with federal and state grants
for respite care. Though these top out at $2,000, they
can provide needed respite for the caregiver, enabling
them to hire someone to come into the house so that
they can get out for a few hours a week to do errands.
There are also grants available to help grandparents
over the age of 55 who are the primary caregivers of
their grandchildren.
2.ServiceLink can offer training on how to take care
of yourself while caring for your loved one through
programs like Powerful Tools for Caregivers. There may
be a local caregiver support group that you can attend
to provide you with ongoing support.
5.If you or your mom is a Veteran, there may be other
services available.
6.You can talk to a ServiceLink representative about local
programs to help your mom reduce the risk of falls, or
to help with balance.
In January, a new state law was enacted that provides
help to caregivers. The Care Act requires hospitals to
notify a designated caregiver when discharging a patient.
Hospitals will also have to offer basic training to caregivers,
some of whom give shots, intravenous fluids, or set up
catheters. Doug McNutt with NH AARP says, “Traditionally,
people get instructions from the hospital that they have to
deal with when they get home. The purpose of the training
is to make sure the caregiver is shown how to do the task,
so you don’t go home with instructions and think, oh gosh,
how do I do that?”**
You can reach your local ServiceLink by calling
1.866.634.9412 or visit their website at servicelink.nh.gov.
The link to the caregiver corner provides a list of local
resources and information to support the caregivers in our
community. You can also visit caregiversnetwork.org.
**New Hampshire Public Radio: N.H.'s Unpaid Senior
Caregivers Face Emotional and Financial Stress by Sheryl
Rich-Kern• SEP 30, 2015
I hope this helps,
Joyce
Joyce Cameron is the Veteran-Direct Counselor and
Caregiver Specialist at the Belknap County ServiceLink
Resource Center, a program of the Partnership for Public
Health. You can contact Joyce at 528-6945, or jcameron@
servicelinkpphnh.org.
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Play and Sand Tray Therapy:
What It Is…and it’s not Just for Children!
by: Aimee Kolomick, LCMHC, RPT-S, Mid-State Health Center
Play and Sand Tray therapy may sound familiar to
parents, teachers, and other people working with
children and families. But, what IS play therapy? Play
is the natural language of children. Like smiling and
laughter, play is universal. Play therapists observe
and engage in the world of play, noting themes and
metaphors that represent challenges and strengths.
Play therapists use play to facilitate expression of
thoughts and feelings while working with the child
or adult to process and develop coping skills for a
range of behavioral health issues. Play Therapy is
the best intervention for children under the age of
10 years because a child’s cognitive (thinking) ability
is not developed enough for “talk therapy.” Play
and Sand Tray therapy has been researched and
found to be effective interventions with children for
most behavioral health issues. Sand Tray therapy, a
component of Play therapy, is often also a beneficial
therapy for older children and adults.
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Play & Sand Tray therapy are unique in that they
access and engage several areas of the brain. Play
and Sand Tray therapies are “expressive therapies”
that access both the left and right hemispheres, which
facilitates integration and processing to improve a
person’s ability to make sense of events and regulate
emotions. Creativity, emotions, stress response, and
memory happen primarily in the right hemisphere
and limbic system. While traditional “talk therapy”
primarily engages the left hemisphere and cortex
where language, logical processing, and making
meaning happen, Play and Sand Tray therapy offers
the opportunity to engage both hemispheres of the
brain, creating a more integrative behavioral health
experience.
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In my experience as a Licensed Mental Health
Counselor and Registered Play Therapist,
people of all ages and stages
benefit from Play and Sand
Tray therapy.
Some people who are struggling to make sense of
grief, loss, and traumatic stress benefit from Play
and Sand Tray therapy because there are often no
words. Children with extreme anxiety, selective
mutism, or resistance to therapy are often successful
with Play Therapy interventions. Play therapists can
teach parents basic play therapy skills to improve
attachment and parent/child relationships.
Aimee Kolomick earned her Master’s Degree in Mental
Health Counseling at Plymouth State University. She
is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
and Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor (RPT-S).
Aimee is a Behavioral Health Provider at Mid-State
Health Center. She has a special interest and extensive
training in the assessment and treatment of traumatic
stress resulting from interpersonal violence. For more
information about Aimee and the services she offers,
visit midstatehealth.org or call 603-536-4000. To learn
more about Play Therapy, visit www.a4pt.org.
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Genesis Behavioral Health Receives Federal Grant
to Improve Health Outcomes for Patients
by: Kristen Welch, Director of Development & Communications
In October 2015, Genesis Behavioral Health (GBH) was
one of sixty organizations in the country to receive
a four-year, $1.6 million Primary and Behavioral
Health Care Integration grant from the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA). GBH has partnered with HealthFirst Family
Care Center and Mid-State Health Center to provide
primary care and wellness services at each of its sites
in Laconia and Plymouth.
The program, called OneHealth, is a patient-centered
behavioral health home that improves the health of
persons with serious mental illness by integrating
primary and behavioral health care at the patient’s
main access point – the community mental health
center. OneHealth will improve health outcomes,
enhance the patient’s experience and access to care,
and reduce costs.
People with serious mental illness die, on average,
twenty-five years earlier than other Americans, largely
due to their increased risk for primary care conditions
and chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high
blood pressure, and high cholesterol. “Integrated
care in a holistic setting is essential to improving
the health of this at-risk population,” noted Ellen
Wolff, Integrated Health Administrator, “OneHealth
helps our patients access their health care needs in a
convenient and comfortable setting. We look forward
to working with our patients and our partners to keep
the mind, body and spirit healthy.”
“It’s challenging enough for a person with a thought
disorder to manage their illness without the added
complication of a chronic health condition such as
diabetes,” said Dr. Vladimir Jelnov, Medical Director at
Genesis Behavioral Health,
“The reality is that more often
than not our patients have
these conditions, and it’s our
role as providers to ensure
we are caring for the whole
person. Bringing primary
care to the mental health
center will help our patients
tremendously and improve
the lives of so many people in
this community.”
OneHealth welcomed its first patients to the program
in early February and there are over 90 patients
enrolled in the program as of April. For more
information, please contact Ellen Wolff, Integrated
Health Administrator, at 603-524-1100 x137.
A Letter
to the Executive Director
by: Mary Michaud, MSW, NCG
Hi Maggie,
I want to express my appreciation for all you have done
for (and with) my client over the past week, and for all
the work done over the years by Kim Lavoie and the
rest of your staff to enable her to live successfully in the
community. I have told Kim many times that if it weren’t
for the exceptional support and respect provided by
Genesis, she might have needed placement at Glencliff
long ago.
As an executive director, the hands-on support that you
have provided recently goes above and beyond anything
I’ve encountered with other mental health agencies
around the state. And while it’s been invaluable for my
client, it’s also set an important example for your staff
and has clearly made an impression on them. Given
the current climate with New Hampshire’s “fractured”
mental health system, this has been a refreshing
reminder to me of the old days and the fact that it really
is the caring individuals within the system that make all
the difference in people’s lives.
Thank you.
Mary
Mary Michaud, MSW, NCG
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Office of Public Guardian
An Open Letter
to My Son
To Genesis Behavioral Health...
Thank you so much for all you do every day to help our community.
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with Mental Illness
Submitted Anonymously by a Parent
Dearest Son,
I knew from the first moment I saw you that you were
meant to be mine. I knew you were the one I had prayed
for and wished for all those 13 years prior to meeting
you.
When we first met, there you were- 11 years old,
squirming nervously in an oversized black coat. You
showed us the place you lived, you told us you were
looking for a family, and you asked us if we were looking
for a son. From the first moment I saw you I loved youthat is what happened, that is how we became a family.
Sometimes your heart just reacts before your mind can
kick in and talk you out of it.
If I hadn’t been so immediately and completely head
over heels for you, my mind would have told me this was
going to be too hard. My mind would have seen a clearer
picture of the future when I showed up for our scheduled
visit and alarms were literally going off at the facility
where you stayed. My mind would have told me “this is
your future” when I learned the alarms were going off
because of your actions.
My mind would have told me “you’re not the right mom
for him” or “he needs more” when I heard about the
many wounds you had suffered at the hands of others
who should have protected and loved you. How those
losses and hurts continued to affect you and would likely
continue to affect you through your life. My mind would
have said “Run!! You will pay for all the 11 years that
were not on your watch.”
But as I looked at you greedily gobbling the homemade
snacks I had brought it was too late. My mind was silent,
my heart was full, and I knew - mental illness or not,
bumpy road or smooth sailing - forever and always, no
matter what, you were mine, I was yours, and that was
that.
All my love,
Mom
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Anxiety: Part One
by: Brian Harvey, M. Ed.
Anxiety is as much a part of life as breathing, eating, and
sleeping. In fact, in a lot of ways it not only presupposes
and underlies these and other activities, but also forms
and informs them. To our bodies, anxiety is a biological
fear response to an external stimuli that is perceived as
hazardous, dangerous, and, in some way, remotely hints to
our impending demise. Basically, it's just plain old scary.
Anxiety can be breathless, sleepless, nauseous, and
exciting all at the same time. It can leave your palms
sweating, your voice cracking, your hands shaking, your
muscles cramped, your pupils dilated, your breathing
ragged, and your heart pounding. So, why does this
happen? Where is this horrible experience coming from?
No one asked for this!
So, let's start there – at the beginning. Let's say you and
I are the first two humanoids to crawl out of the jungle.
We step out of the tree canopy and onto the savannah of
Africa. We see grass for the first time, stars for the first time,
and there are new sights, sounds, smells, and textures.
Whoa! Look at that! What's that thing?
There it is. A big she-lion. Look at those massive incisors.
And the drool, lots of drool. Well, all of a sudden, we are
running for our lives.
Let’s back up a step. See, here's this thing in our brains
called the amygdala. The amygdala is like the black box
recorder for your brain. It catches everything: the wind,
the lion's fur, the trees behind us, the night sky, the stars,
and so on. It records it all. Now, most of the time, the stuff
that's coming in through your senses is pretty innocuous.
But then it records that lion and everything changes!
The amygdala has now labelled anything remotely
resembling that lion we encountered. When it does that, it
then sends signals to the rest of your brain. Hey yo! Brain!
The eyes just saw some cat-like thing! We're in trouble!
When that happens, your brain releases a bunch of neurochemicals like adrenaline and cortisol into your nervous
system. Your hands shake and sweat, your breathing
changes – it all happens because the amygdala doesn't
want you getting eaten by a big cat. It's getting your body
to either run, or fight.
When you're anxious or afraid, and your amygdala is
sending signals that you're about to get eaten, your
stomach can hurt, or your kidneys might tighten. It's telling
the rest of your brain, and then your body, we are out of
here! Stop whatever you were doing, everybody on the
bus, let's go! LION!
The problem is this - in modern life, there aren’t really
that many lions kicking around. But, the amygdalae are
essentially the same as they were all those thousands
of years ago when we walked out of the jungle for the
first time. It still works the same way. So, the stuff that's
seemingly non-life threatening gets the same response.
The simple, where is my phone, becomes, I AM GOING TO
DIE RIGHT NOW! Or, in more serious cases, sometimes
random stuff that was even remotely near the proverbial
lion gets labelled as IMMINENT DEATH!
It's normal. It's part of human physiology. No one is crazy
or going crazy for feeling anxious about stuff. Anxiety and
fear is a capacity that humans have and it's just part of
being erect and walking on our hind legs with our thumbs
up and our freakishly fur-less (relatively speaking) bodies.
Feel better yet?
Of course not. Humans are way more than just their
biology. They've got a lot of ways of messing up that
biological response to potential external dangers. Anxiety
isn't just your trembling hands because of the increased
adrenaline. But, we'll save that for Anxiety Part Two.
To read more from Brian Harvey (including Anxiety Part
Two!), check out his blog at imaginaryother.blogspot.com.
Marijuana Use Disorder
is Common and Often Untreated
by: CADY (Communities for Alcohol- and Drug-free Youth)
Marijuana use disorder is common in the United States, is often
associated with other substance use disorders, behavioral
problems, and disability, and goes largely untreated, according
to a study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
The analysis found that 2.5 percent of adults — nearly 6 million
people — experienced marijuana use disorder in the past
year, while 6.3 percent had met the diagnostic criteria for the
disorder at some point in their lives. A report of the study,
led by Bridget Grant, Ph.D., appears online in the American
Journal of Psychiatry.
“The new analysis complements previous population-level
studies by Dr. Grant’s group that show that marijuana use can
lead to harmful consequences for individuals and society,” said
George F. Koob, Ph.D., director of NIAAA, in a news release.
Grant and her team found that the percentage of Americans
who reported using marijuana in the past year more than
doubled between 2001-2002 and 2012-2013, and the increase
in marijuana use disorders during that time was nearly as
large. The researchers interviewed more than 36,000 U.S.
adults about alcohol use, drug use, and related psychiatric
conditions. The current study applies diagnostic criteria for
marijuana use disorder from the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), where marijuana
dependence and abuse are combined into a single disorder.
To be diagnosed with the disorder, individuals must meet at
least two of 11 symptoms that assess craving, withdrawal, lack
of control, and negative effects on personal and professional
responsibilities. Severity of the disorder is rated as mild,
moderate, or severe depending on the number of symptoms
met.
Consistent with previous findings, the new data showed that
marijuana use disorder is about twice as common among men
than women, and that younger age groups are much more
likely to experience the disorder than people age 45 and over.
The risk for onset of the disorder was found to peak during
late adolescence and among people in their early 20s, with
remission occurring within 3 to 4 years. The study also found
that past-year and lifetime marijuana use disorders were
strongly and consistently associated with other substance use
and mental health disorders.
Grant and her colleagues also reported that people with
marijuana use disorder, particularly those with severe forms
of the disorder, experience considerable mental disability.
9 out of 10 individuals who struggle
with addiction began drinking,
smoking and using other drugs
before they turned 18 years of age.
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They note that previous studies have found that such
disabilities persist even after remission of marijuana use
disorder. “These findings demonstrate that people with
marijuana use disorder are vulnerable to other mental
health disorders,” said Nora D. Volkow, M.D., director of
NIDA, which contributed funding to the study. “The study
emphasizes the need for such individuals to receive help
through evidence-based treatments that address these
co-occurring conditions.”
The study authors note the urgency of identifying and
implementing effective prevention and treatment for
marijuana use disorder. And with ongoing changes in the
drug’s legal status at the state level and a shift in beliefs
about the risks associated with its use, they also note
that public education about the dangers associated with
marijuana use will be increasingly important to address
public beliefs that marijuana use is harmless.
Despite some viewpoints that marijuana is harmless,
science proves there are very real consequences
associated with use. Marijuana contains chemicals that
can negatively change brain structure. The evidence
is clear: marijuana use is associated with respiratory
and mental illness, poor motor performance, cognitive
impairment, and addiction. This is especially troubling
since research also suggests that about 1 in 11 users
become addicted to marijuana. This number increases
among those who start as teens to about 17 percent, or 1
in 6 and among people who use marijuana daily to 25-50
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Changing Behavior
Helping health care providers
by: Aurelia Moran and Brian Harvey, M. Ed.
feel
better
Interpersonal relationships can be extraordinarily difficult at
times. For example, have you noticed a pattern in your life
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and over? Or that you date what seems like an incarnation of
the same person time and time again? Perhaps you notice that
you cut people out of your life and regret it later?
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For over 25 years.
When we start to notice - or admit - that we are stuck in
situations that are uncomfortable, we finally have the ability
and insight to shift that behavior if we choose. Sometimes this
shift can happen quickly, like when you eat something that
really does not agree with you and you decide not to eat it
again. Other times it feels like the change is slow, and for every
step forward, you take a couple of steps back.
The patterns in relationships are much more complex.
Shifting these patterns takes time, self-compassion, support,
and reflection. But how do we do that? What does it take to
support yourself during times of change? Sometimes, it can
be helpful to take time and space for yourself. Listening to or
playing music, drawing or painting, writing, meditating, yoga,
hiking, walking, even cooking, can all give you a little space to
get back to yourself and gain some perspective.
As these small steps accumulate it can be helpful to pay
attention to what is going well in your life. What we feed grows.
So, when we feed the good it grows, and, alternatively, when
we focus on the negative aspects of ourselves or others that
grows, too. It can be tough sometimes to be a human being.
We face challenges and stress, and sometimes it can feel
like a struggle to get through the day. By acknowledging our
accomplishments and being grateful for our progress we are
better prepared to sustain the changes we want to make. Know
that you are not alone in this challenge.
Talking to loved ones or a therapist
can help. The simple act of telling
your story, having someone hear
you and be there with you, is
powerful and can help you feel
strong enough to take a step in
the right direction to change the
patterns of your life.
Supportive and safe relationships, such as those formed
with a counselor or therapist, can allow a person the space
to see their lives more clearly, to create goals, to overcome
challenges, and to help them cope with the stress and pain
that often comes with being human.
There is resistance to letting this behavior go. Even if you
establish a goal of developing healthier relationships in your
life, it will feel uncomfortable at first. People get used to their
own level of dysfunction, and we’re all dysfunctional. It can
feel overwhelming to behave in a different way, so expect it to
feel awkward at first. All new things are, but we promise the
end result is worth it.
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The Power of Us
by: Lori Raymond, B.S., Child and Family Care Manager
Let’s talk about how positive community relationships
enhance people lives. As a care manager working with children
and families, my colleagues and I provide information,
resources, and referrals to families that are helpful in offering
support for the family outside of Genesis Behavioral Health’s
services. This means a lot of the resources we provide have
to be local. Local businesses are incredibly important to the
people we serve. Many of the families with whom we work
are struggling financially, and many lack transportation or
resources to travel. They rely on local businesses for shopping,
health care, and social and recreational activities.
Our local community plays a vital role in offering social
support and a positive sense of connection for those who
have none. It may be that just one person at the grocery store
or the person checking out the book in the library is the only
social interaction that parent may be making that day with
their child, because they simply do not have anyone else.
They may be a single parent, a grandparent caring for a child,
or a family. Visiting the local grocery store or coffee shop or
library may be the only place where the family gets to interact
with others in the community. The local businesses need our
dollars to support them, and we need people who know us
and care about us. We can always choose to help one another.
Taking the time to say hello and get to know people takes time
in this busy world, but it is what is needed to build healthy
relationships. Building a sense of community is as simple
as a smile, and can brighten a person’s day more than you
know. These types of interactions build an environment where
people feel valued. People who feel valued are more likely
to make healthy choices which impact the entire community
in positive ways. A healthy community is a vibrant and
productive place for us all. Let’s work together to make the
Lakes Region such a place.
Looking Back on 50 Years
as told by Barbara Harris
When Pete came to the Laconia Clinic as a pediatrician in
1962, he had been in private practice in Scarsdale, New
York for ten years. The one thing he missed here was the
ready availability of psychological help for children and
families in need. At that time, the only resources here was
the infrequent visit of mental health professionals from
Concord. These visits were inadequate to address even
the most basic mental health needs of this community.
These concerns soon put Pete in touch with the Lakes
Region Mental Health Association that was chaired by
Carol Pierce, who, incidentally, still sits on the Genesis
Board of Directors today. With the Association’s blessing,
Pete proceeded with his dream of establishing a local
professional organization to meet these needs.
Dr. George "Pete" Harris and Mrs. Barbara Harris
It was also during this period that the Kennedy
administration was in the process of re-designing our
nation’s mental health system – literally from the ground
up. With the passage of the Mental Health Center Act
of 1963, federal funds became available to establish
community-based mental health centers throughout the
United States.
However, these government funds were only available if
they were matched locally. When this challenge became
known, Pete proceeded to seek these matching funds.
His initial task of meeting with Boards of Selectmen in
surrounding towns was not easy! I know he would be
pleased to see the increased support Genesis has received
from municipalities in recent years.
We were just at the very
beginning of the movement to
bring those living with mental
illness into the mainstream of
American life.
Many of the people Pete met in the beginning subscribed
to the belief that “one should pull oneself up by one’s
own bootstraps,” and support wasn’t forthcoming from
that direction. Eventually, the Laconia School Board
and the City of Laconia decided to establish part-time
psychological services in the local public schools. With
this support, the Lakes Region Mental Health Center
became a reality in July 1966, with one psychologist and a
total budget of $39,000. We were blessed to have the late
Helen Holbrook as an employee during the early years,
and Genesis was fortunate to have her as an advocate for
mental health.
Former Board Members and Founders
Dr. George "Pete" Harris and Mrs. Helen Holbrook
Pete became the first president of the Board, and during
our first year of operation 465 people received services.
Howard Bacon became the second president in 1971, and
since then so many others have contributed to the success
we celebrate half a century later.
Looking back on those early years on the occasion of the
50th Anniversary, it is difficult to capture how dynamic,
exciting, and busy those years were for us, and for many
others who helped to create the foundation upon which
Genesis Behavioral Health stands today.
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My Experience
with Genesis Behavioral Health
by: Kristy
My name is Kristy, and I have been a client with Genesis
Behavioral Health for almost a year now. I have co-existing
diagnoses, including PTSD and Anxiety. I started out working
with just a case manager and medication monitoring.
In the beginning, I was frustrated. I was living at a homeless
shelter, and my medications were in a constant state of
change. I had just gotten out of New Hampshire Hospital and
lost my home. I was barely holding on to the will to live. I had
no vision or goal for the future, and didn’t really care one way
or another. My case manager and my psychiatrist worked
closely with me to find a good balance. Eventually, things
began to level out.
I began working towards housing stability. In August of 2015,
I was accepted into the housing program of Genesis Behavioral
Health. At first it was chaos for me. I had never lived in this type
of setting, and to make matters worse, I was also experiencing
a lot of stress outside of the home. I started seeing a therapist
in addition to my other services. With my therapist, I worked
through a lot of issues, including the fact that I had no family
supports as they all lived far away or the relationship was
volatile. Even with the support of my staff, I was still up and
down a lot, and ended up back in the hospital for a short time.
The staff worked with me as best they knew how both before,
during and after the hospitalization, and I got back on track.
I have turned my life around from not being sure I wanted to
keep going in this life, to having goals and actively working
towards them. I started college on April 11, 2016. I am putting
money away towards a car, and I am currently able to take
and manage my own medications. I work with the housing
staff, case management, and supported employment. I attend
weekly groups (inside and outside of the housing program),
and work with staff towards improving my overall health and
quality of life.
Sometimes I am amazed with my own progress, while other
times I think I have not come as far as I want. I do continue to
look forward to my journey forward and upwards with the help
and guidance of the staff at Genesis Behavioral Health.
An InSHAPE group enjoying a workout outdoors.
My Story
by: TC
Having Genesis Behavioral Health by my side, and using
their various services as tools, I have carried myself
very far from when I started treatment. Meeting with
personnel at Emergency Services was the beginning of
my journey to recovery. I was connected to a therapist
that was a good fit, almost immediately. From day one,
my therapist informed me that she would guide me in
the work I was committing to do.
The next tools that were extremely helpful were group
therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) classes.
I quickly realized that my own efforts would be
invaluable throughout the process. Employment and
positive obligations have been and always will be a
way to keep me stable. My services have included case
management, therapeutic behavioral interventions,
illness management and recovery, and supported
employment in addition to medical services.
I continued to learn new coping skills that I found I could
use in all areas of my life. I’ve learned that practicing
healthy coping skills during my daily activities makes
them readily accessible when I need them.
When I was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder (PTSD), I was working part-time at a job that
was not as meaningful to me as previous successful
employment. I wasn’t sure if I would ever be of value in
a workplace again. After juggling numerous part-time
jobs, I chose one that could offer me full-time stability.
Although it has not been without its trials, I am now
proving to myself that I can once again meet my own
high standards.
Genesis Behavioral Health and I have been a good team.
I continue to make progress and encourage you to do
the same.
My Path to Wellness
by: Denise Snyder
I am a 60-year-old female who was diagnosed at a very
early age with Major Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, and
Borderline Personality Disorder. Life has been very difficult
at times, but is manageable with the correct medication,
therapy, diet, and exercise.
I went to school until 10th grade. It was challenging, but
eventually I got my GED and completed some college
courses while raising a son. During this time, I worked in
various occupations due to the instability that came with
my depression. In my late 40s, I went on disability due to
physical and mental disorders. I wasn’t getting the proper
treatment, and I see that now.
In 2003, I moved from Maryland to New Hampshire to
be with my newborn granddaughter. I was the happiest
grandmother on earth! The move happened suddenly,
but was the biggest adventure of my life and I settled in
quickly. For the next 4 years, I felt like I had a purpose.
My biggest challenge upon arriving in New Hampshire was
finding and establishing mental health care. Fortunately,
it had all been arranged by my doctors in Maryland, and
all I had to do was show up for an appointment at Genesis
Behavioral Health’s Plymouth office. To make a long story
short, many people who have mental illness find it very
difficult to get started with new therapists and doctors. In
Maryland, I had many and they were constantly changing
– that was a big struggle for me. I have been coming to
Genesis since 2003. My doctor, therapist, counselor, and
case manager have been pleasant, very understanding,
and extremely helpful in my ongoing recovery. They
offer many programs and are continuously adding more,
including groups which seem to help me the most.
In 2010, I began having physical issues with my knees
and back, which affected my mental well-being. My case
manager worked hard to get two grants to pay for a year of
pool therapy, as I was unable to participate in traditional
exercise. I believe this is what turned my life and my
outlook around.
In 2014, I became involved with Healthy Choices, Healthy
Changes (HCHC), which Genesis was participating in as
part of a collaborative grant with Dartmouth Hitchcock
Psychiatric Research Center. I was in this program for a
year, and was able to utilize the facilities at Pemi-Baker
Community Health to help reach my fitness goals. Through
HCHC, I started attending TOPS (Taking Off Pounds
Sensibly) and have lost 68 pounds!
Once the HCHC grant ended, I was introduced to the
InSHAPE program at Genesis. I thought it couldn’t get
any better, but it has. This program works with clients
on their physical well-being, and offers programs such
as pool therapy classes, nutrition classes, and support to
attend Weight Watchers. Along with my own hard work,
these programs have contributed to my success at weight
reduction and overall health improvement.
Since beginning services at Genesis Behavioral Health, I
have felt better than I have in my 60 years of life. I am very
appreciative of the staff and the friends I’ve made there
through the many programs they provide. I hope my story
helps or encourages at least just one person to understand
the struggles – and the strengths – of people living with
and recovering from mental illness.
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Thank you for your generous
support.
Congratulations to Genesis Behavioral Health on 50 years of service!
Your vision and perseverance as a champion for mental health care
is a shining example of unselfish service within our communities.
Harvard Pilgrim proudly supports National Mental Health Month.
In Honor and Memory Of
In Honor of Lynnellen Ayer
Robert Ayer Family Irrevocable Trust of 2002
In Honor of Comprehensive Counseling Connection
Celebrating 5 years in Business
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In Memory of CJ Graham
Christie Warmington Fund
Hans and Kathy Dahll
Lorie and Greg Gallien
Bill and Ginny Littlefield
In Honor of Barbara Harris
Martha and Donald Dolben
In Memory of Dr. George “Pete” Harris
Jane Brewer Foster
Martha and Donald Dolben
Barbara B. Harris
Anne and Perry Onion
Susan L. Stearns
Dr. Kelley White
In Memory of Lee Sharp Hart
David Hart
In Honor of Sally Hatch
Marshall B. Hatch, III
Every year,
mental illness
impacts the lives of
1 in 5 people.
In Memory of Helen Holbrook
Judy Buswell
Paul and Deborah Cotton
Barbara B. Harris
Janet Heslam
Tom and Peggy Lacey
David and Marilyn Lynch
Mary Butler Chapter, NSDAR
Ed and Brenda McFarland
Elaine Morrison, Thomas Beaudet and Albert Powers
Diane S. Wells
Muriel and Doug Williams
Patricia Roberts
Kathleen Smith
Shirley Smith
Susan L. Stearns
Barbara M. Thomas
Alan Williams
Kristen Welch
In Memory of William Jordan
Glen Jordan, Jr.
Sarah Jordan
In Memory of Robert J. King
Patricia Goguen
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Kim Sperry, Meredith
Jackie Vickery, Belmont
Cinde Warmington, Esq., Concord
Dr. Kelley Jean White, Laconia
Board
of
Directors
2015 to 2016:
President: Dr. Jim Hundrieser, New Hampton
Vice President: Deb Pendergast, Gilford
Treasurer: Ed McFarland, Laconia
Secretary: Jannine Sutcliffe, Holderness
Our Vision
Our Mission
Genesis Behavioral Health’s
mission is to provide integrated
mental and physical health care
for people with mental illness
while creating wellness and
understanding in our community.
Genesis Behavioral Health
is the community leader
providing quality, accessible and
integrated mental and physical
health services, delivered with
dedication and compassion.
Our Values
We conduct our business and provide services with respect and professionalism.
Respect
We advocate for those we serve through enhanced collaborations, community relations and political action.
Advocacy
IntegrityWe work with integrity and transparency, setting a moral compass for the agency.
Stewardship We are effective stewards of our resources for our clients and our agency’s health.
We are committed to excellence in all programming and services.
Excellence
Administrative &
Adult Services
111 Church Street
Laconia, NH 03246
All
Services
599 Tenney Mountain Highway
Plymouth, NH 03264
Emergency
Services
85 Spring Street, 3rd Floor
Laconia, NH 03246
Children &
Family Services
771 North Main Street
Laconia, NH 03246
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 603-524-1100.
For after hours emergencies, call 603-528-0305.
Visit the website at www.genesisbh.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our mailing list!
Donate online at www.genesisbh.org!

Genesis May Newsletter 2016 - FINAL PAGES

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