Notices & Events

CFPA Quarterly Dinner at the Olympia Restaurant on Oleander Dr.
Thursday, January 15th, 2009, 7 PM


All psychologists in the Cape Fear area are welcome to attend, whether or not they are members of CFPA.


                                             

Support groups in Wilmington

No endorsement is implied; only details for you to be aware of the group's focus, and how to contact them.

Purpose Day & Time Location
Addictive behaviors: help in gaining independence from various forms of addiction (alcohol, drugs, activities, etc.). Free; handbook at cost - $9.

Thursday

Unit. Universalist Church annex

4313 Lake Ave.

Pete: 612 1206

SMART Recovery

Al-A-Teen
Tuesday, 6:30 PM

WHAT

4005 Oleander Dr.

(910) 509 2380

Anxiety support group
Thursday

Pine Valley United Meth. Church

3788 Shipyard Blvd.

Wilmington

Dr. Savard, 763 8134 for details

Anxiety, panic, depression, OCD, bipolar support group

Wednesday

3-4:30 PM

Trailer next to Southeastern MHC

2023 S. 17th St.

253 0863, 251 6554

Autism spectrum social skills group (autism, HFA, Asperger's, PDD NOS). Ages 7-12
Hampstead Anchor Psychological

Bariatric surgery support:

Post-op through 24 months:

 

Post-op at 24+ months:

 

Both address post-op lifestyle, and body image changes, accountability and support for continued weight loss and maintenance.

 

Every other Tues.,

6:15 PM.

Every other Thurs.,

6 PM

Chrysalis Counseling Center

3806 Park Ave.

Wilmington

790 9500

Cape Fear Peers - peer run group for 18+ year olds, on mental health issues
Wednesday, 3:30 PM

The Oaks

NH Regional Hospital

S. 17th St.

Debra: 815 6624

CHADD (ADHD) for Adults Support Group

Free, $2. donation appreciated

1st Tuesday, 7-9 PM

YWCA

S. College @ Holly Tree

Wilmington CHADD

CHADD Parents of kids with ADHD Support Group

Free, $2. donaton appreciated (no babysitting available

for such kids)

2nd Monday, 7-9 PM

YWCA

S. College @ Holly Tree.

Wilmington CHADD

Children's Program: focus on promoting good decision making and developing positive attitudes. Special emphasis placed on social skills, anger mgmt, impulse control, and self esteem
 

Child Advocacy & Parenting Place

call: 910 791 1057 for details

Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia Support Group
Wednesday 815-0222, call for details
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group for adults

Monday 6-8 PM

Tu. 10-11:30 AM,        6-7:30 PM

Wed., 6-8 PM

Th., 10-11:30 AM

Delta Behavioral Health

1920 Tradd Ct.

343 6890

Jane St. John

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group.

Skills training in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness.

 

14889 US Hwy 17

Hampstead

270 9995

Kim Bolen - Anchor Psychological

DivorceCare

Participants have to be divorced.  13 week program for $15.; "scholarships are available."

Children's program, for ages 5-12, to start in Fall 2008, on helping them deal with divorce. Same night, same time. Program will include talking, dance, activities and crafts.

Tuesday

6:30 PM

St. Andrews-Covenant Church

1416 Market St.

Wilmington

Cathy:371-5951

Vicky: 313-1312

Divorced, separated or widowed support group

("all denominations welcome")

Tuesday

6:30 - 8 PM

The Navigator Catholic Church

5051 Ocean Hwy. West

Shallotte

Dave: 579 9190

Girls Inc.,  for girls only, ages 6-18

After school ($25./week) & summer camp ($50/week) programs.

"Girls Inc. core curriculum includes: career and life planning health & sexuality, leadership and community action, sports & adventure, self-reliance and life skills, and culture & heritage.

Daily, after school

1502 Castle St.

Wilmington

910 763 6674

Girls support groups:

Adolescents (ages 13-16): addressing issues such as body image, self-esteem, relationships, family issues

College age women: addressing eating and body image, depression & anxiety, family & relationshipissues, stages of life transition.

 

Every other Tues.,

6 PM.

 

Every other Thurs.,

6 PM

Chrysalis Center

3806 Park Ave.

Wilmington

910 790 9500

Grandparent Support Network

and for other relatives who are full-time guardians to children.

Discuss ideas and approaches to raising their children, connect to community resources, and dialogue with specialists.

 

Child Advocacy & Parenting Place

call: 910 791 1057, x12

Evie Schulz

Grandparents raising grandchildren

Wednesday

9 AM

Seaside United Methodist Church

1300 Seaside Rd.

Sunset Beach

579 5753

Military: support group for wives of deployed or about to deploy service personnel. For Wilmington, Leland, Hampstead and surrounding towns.
 

Inner Solutions

Jessica Powell

910 791 5575

Parents of kids 2-12 years

 

 

 

Parents of kids 0-3 years

 

 

 

Parents of teens

Thurs., 6:30-8:30 PM

                or

Tuesdays, 10 AM-noon

 

Wed,1:30-3:30 PM

                or

Wed.,6:30-8:30 PM

 

Wed.,6:30-8:30 PM

For all groups to the left:

Child Advocacy & Parenting Place

call: 910 791 1057, x15

Child care is not available at these classes.

Cost is $75. - $85. per 6 or 7 week course, "or at reduced rates. No one will be refused services due to inability to pay."

S-Anon   Support group for family and friends of sexaholics/sex addicts. "Open to all ages."

Tuesday

8 PM

Unitairan Church

4313 Lake Ave.

Wilmington.

Survivors of rape, sexual assault, & childhood sexual abuse for females between the ages of 18 - 25

Thursday

6-7 PM

WHAT Community Meeting Room

4005 Oleander Dr.

(910) 392 7460 or 800 672-2903

Free transportation available

Adult female survivors of rape, sexual assault and child sexual abuse

Monday

5:30 - 7 PM

Rape Crisis Center

615 Shipyard Blvd.

(910) 392 7460 or 800 672 2903

Free transportation is available

Non-offending parents of sexually abused/molested children

2nd & 4th Wednesdays

5:30 - 7 PM

Free dinner is provided

Rape Crisis Center

615 Shipyard Blvd.

(910) 392 7460 or 800 672 2903

Free transportation is available

Single Moms Support Group, to talk about challenges of being a single mom, learn new skills, build a support network.

Thursdays

5:30-7 PM

Children's program and a light supper are provided.

Child Advocacy & Parenting Place

call: 910 791 1057 for details

'Pre-Teen Social Skills' - self confidence, listening, relationship building, social anxiety, and more
Once a week for 10 weeks

Pat Nolan

4000 Oleander Dr., #2A

392 5889

'Teen Talk' - anger management, peer pressure, relationship building, empathy for others, and more
Once a week for 10 weeks

Pat Nolan

4000 Oleander Dr., #2A

392 5889

Teen workshop for girls, ages 13-18

2nd & 4th Wednesdays

5:30 - 7 PM.

Free dinner is provided

Rape Crisis Center

615 Shipyard Blvd.

(910) 392 7460 or 800 672 2903

Free transportation is available

Transgender Support group, free

1st & 3rd Tuesdays

Delta Behavioral Health

1920 Tradd Ct.

Wilmington

343 6890


                                                                         

AATBS Online Continuing Education

On-line courses approved by APA, ASWB, and NBCC.

"Most under $9. per CE hour"


Continuing Ed Courses Online

On-line APA approved CE courses, including ethics requirement for NC

10% discount - use code: E2272


Health Forum Online - CE courses

APA & NASW approved


Compact Clinicals

APA & NBCC approved

(800) 408 8830


Home Study Credit

Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC counselors, and marriage/family therapist

(800) 667 7745


CE-Credit

"800 courses, 3000 credit hours, unlimited use, for only $137/year "

Courses available for psychologists, clinical social workers, M&FT's, and mental health counselors.


Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge

"Over 230 courses for psychologists"


Mental Health CE's

Approved for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and M&FT's

"Play CD or read transcript online, read brief 2-4 page booklet, answer questions, and get CE certificate"


Professional Development Resources

"Over 100 CE courses available"

10% off - use code PDRPC036, valid through 12/31/08


Psyc TV

"Get Continuing Education credit by watching our online videos featuring national experts -- it's quick and easy!"

10% off on the first order. CE's for psychologists, social workers, NBCC


"HIPAA, The Final HHS Privacy Regulations & Medical Records"

Raleigh, December 3rd

Richmond, December 4th

Norfolk, December 5th

6 CEU's

Approved for psychologists, social woerks, NBCC, M&FT's, alcohol & drug abuse counselors, pharmacists & pharmacy technicians, NHA's, medical record personnel, healthcare execs, dentists, CPA's, OT/OTA's, PT.

For more information, contact Cross Country Education

(800) 397 0180

Cost: $199. for early registration


"Play Therapy & Beyond: treatment techniques & strategies with children and pre-adolescents"

Raleigh, December 3rd

Richmond, December 4th

Virginia Beach, December 5th

6 CEU's

Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC, M&FT's, play therapists, case managers, nurses, educators

For more information, contact Cross Country Education

(800) 397 0180

Cost: $159. for early registration


"The Complex Trauma-Related Matrix: healing vs. symbolic magic wands"

Charleston, December 5th

5.5 CEU's

Approved for pschologists, social workers, NBCC, AASECT

For more information, contact New Orleans Institute

(800) 598 2040

Cost: $80. for early registration


"EMDR & EMDR Related Techniques for Effective Trauma Treatment"

Raleigh, December 11th-12th

12 CEU's

Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC, addiction counselors, case managers, nurses, NP's, CNS's

For more information, contact PESI

(800) 844 8260

Cost: $549. for early registration

        $85. for facilitator for the event.


"Bipolar Disorder: from childhood to adulthood"

Boston, December 12th-13th

14 CEU's

Approved for psychologists, social workers, nurses, NBCC, and physicians

For more information, contact Harvard Med School

(617) 384 8600

Cost: $275. ($350. for physicians)


"Reinventing Mid-Life: sleep, aging & overeating"

North Charleston, December 11th

Myrtle Beach, December 12th

Greenville, SC, December 18th

Columbia, December 19th

6 CEU's

Approved for psychologists, social workers, OT, PT, RN's/LPN's, dentists and dental hygienists, registered dieticiains/DTR's, pharmacists, nursing home administrators, case managers, massage therapists, NBCC

For more information, contact INR

(877) 246 6336

Cost: $82 for early registration


"Working Effectively with Resistant & Burned-Out Parents"

Raleigh, December 16th

Richmond, December 17th

Norfolk, December 18th

6 CEU's

Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC, M&FT's, nurses, case managers, OT/OTA's

For more information, contact Cross Country Education

(800) 397 0180

Cost: $159. for early registration


"Chronic Pain"

Wilmington, January 15th, 2009

Greensboro, January 16th

6 CEU's

Approved for psychologists, social workers, RN/LPN, dentists, dental hygienists, dieticians/DTR's,OT/PT, NBCC, case managers, massage therapists, pharmacists

For more information, contact INR

(877) 246 6336

Cost: $84. for early registration


"Ethics in Action: applied ethics, legal considerations & clinical risk management"

Cary, January 30th

6 CEU's

Approved for psychologists, social workers, NBCC, M&FT's, nurses/NP's, nurse specialists, addiction professionals

 

For more information, contact Health Ed

(800) 839 4584

Cost: $179. for early registration


"School Mental Health: treating students K-12"

Boston, January 30th-31st, 2009

14 CEU's

Approved for psychologists, social workers, M&FT's, NBCC, physicians

For more information, contact Harvard Med School

(617) 503 8445

Cost: $275. ($350. for physicians)


"Treating the Addictions"

Boston, March 6th-7th

14 CEU's

Approved for psychologists, social workers, M&FT's, NBCC, physicians

For more information, contact Harvard Med School

(617) 503 8445

Cost: $275. ($350. for physicians)


"Publishing Books, Memoirs & Other Creative Nonfiction"

Boston, March 26th-28th, 2009

19.25 CEU's

Approved for psychologists and physicians

For more information, contact Harvard Med School

(617) 384 8600

Cost: $995.