Notices & Events

CFPA Quarterly Dinner at Olympia restaurant, on Oleander Dr.
Thursday, April 19th, 2012, at 7 PM.


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


Office space available at Integrated Therapy Associates beginning 2/1/12. We are a progressive group practice comprised of both doctoral and master's level practitioners and seek an additional member to join our team. An office is available Tuesdays-Fridays for a monthly fee of $750. This fee includes secretarial services (including insurance authorizations), office rental, phone, fax, voicemail, wireless internet access, alarm system, and office supplies.  Also included is the opportunity to have a presence on our website. Intra-office referrals are an additional perk.

To learn more about us, please visit our website, ITA.

For additional information about this opportunity please call: 910 799 6162 to speak with Yael Gold, PhD.


                                      

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

Cancer support group for adult patients

1st & 3rd Mondays

6:00-7:30 PM

Sam Mann Healing Partnership

Presbyterian Counseling Ctr.

4810 Wrightsville Ave.

Wilmington

910 452 7370

Catherine Butler

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, Adults with ADHD Support Group, and parents of kids with ADHD Support Group. Free, $2. donation 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

Children's Workshop

"Self-esteem building activities for children ages 7-12"

2nd & 4th Wednesdays

5:30-7:30 PM

Free dinner is provided, and free transportation is available if needed

Rape Crisis Center

615 Shipyard Blvd.

Wilmington

392 7460

800 672 2903

Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia Support Group
Wednesday 815-0222, call for details

Chronic pain support group for patients & their family members.

Free; peer support in managing physical, emotional, social and logistical complications that accompany living with chronic pain.

Friday, 11 AM - Noon

Sarah Brownlee, LCSW

Balance Integrative Care PLLC

217 N. 5th Ave., #103

Wilmington

232 5778

www.balanceintegrativecare.com

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, 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 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

Parents, families, and friends of lesbians and gays

First Monday

7:30 PM

St. Jude's MCC Church

19 N. 26th St.

Wilmington

910 452 9162

Hoarding group, for adults
 

Dr. Jennifer Staat

547 3093

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"


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


PESI.com

"Earn CE for as low as $29.99. Choose from webcasts, podcasts, teleseminars, & seminars on CD!"


Free CE courses

"Treating the Invisible Wounds of War"

        : PTSD

        : TBI

        : Issues of Women Returning from Combat

Offered by Greensboro AHEC


"Conquering Pain"

6 CEU's

Winston-Salem, February 2nd

Durham, February 3rd

Wilmington, February 16th

Myrtle Beach, February 17th

For psychologists, social workers, RN/LPN, RD/DTR, OT/PT, dentists, dental hygieinists, pharmacists, case managers, nursing home administrators, massage therapists

For more information, contact INR

Cost: $84.00 for early registration

800 937 6878


"Helping Adults Clients Grow Up: blend object relations perspectives into your therapies for 'stuck' clients"

6 CEU's

Raleigh, February 23rd

Richmond, February 24th

Virginia Beach, February 25th

For psychologists, social workers, NBCC, M&FT, nurses/NP's, NAADAC, case managers

For more information, contact Cross Country Education

Cost: $169. for early registration; use express # 199389

800 397 0180


 

"Autism Spectrum Disorders: individualized behavior plans for children and adolescents"

6 CEU's

Charlotte, February 29th

Fayetteville, March 1st

Raleigh, March 2nd

For psychologists, social workers, PT/OT, NBCC, SL&P, educators

For more information, contact Summit Professional

Cost: $179. for early registration

800 433 9570