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OCPPNS

Advance Confirmation for OCPPNS meeting required. Walk-in will not guarantee seating for our programs.

Meetings are held at:

Empowerment Professionals

310 W. Hudson

Royal Oak, MI 48067

We are located North of

I696 South of Lincoln

West of Washington Ave

on Hudson

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Thank you to all that attended our: 2010

 "It's a Mickey Mouse

Christmas!"

Donations of Mickey Mouse Toys, Pajamas, Games along with mitten, hats and gloves were donated to the South Oakland Shelter in time for the holiday season.

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Thank You To The Many Royal Oak Business Leaders That Helped to Sponsor ........

BJ Goes......Hollywood!

BJ Patchett of Empowerment Professionals PC teamed with RC's Classic Collections to present:

A Classic Movie Extravaganza!

Stagecrafters Baldwin Theater Downtown Royal Oak

Benefit:

Royal Oak Community Coalition.

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Aetna

BCBS

EAP

Magellan

Medicare

MHN

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Psychotherapy

Your decision to seek psychotherapy or life coaching heralds a turning point in your life!  In our fast paced society, people often seek professional guidance to remain on an even keel.  I strive to improve the overall quality of life and dedicate myself to expertise in my field.  I am committed to the education required to stay on the leading edge of the exploration and discovery of human potential.  If I can help you or someone you care about, call today for immediate assistance, information, or an appointment.  (248) 336-2133.

Psychotherapy - all appointments are confidential
Individual therapy helps you gain insight into the cause of  your problems and seek positive alternatives.  Couples counseling provides an area where two people can learn to communicate individual needs and negotiate a healthy partnership.  Family counseling helps family members gain an understanding of disruptive problems. Improved communication skills provide new ways to reach solutions that lead to greater family harmony.  Therapeutic supports are available for adolescents and adults.

Empowerment Seminars - Therapeutic Supports

Seminars are provided by Reach For The Stars! A division of Empowerment Professionals. Reach For The Stars! mission statement is: to provide quality mental health educational seminars and therapeutic materials to the professional community. A listing for current seminars may be found on our "Contact Us" page.

Private Practice Start Up

"How To Start Your Own Private Practice" seminar available. Book "Solo Private Practice " available at private practice seminar, at Empowerment Professionals/Reach For The Stars. One-on-one consultant services available on request at $100.00 per hour. A one hour minimum is required.

Oakland County Private Practice Network & Support Group

(OCPPNS),  Beverly J. Patchett founder and director.

We are a vibrant group interested in supporting each other with group or one-on-one discussion directed to the various aspects of private practice.  One hour presentations cover various therapies, mental health issues, and topics that support individuals in the process of opening a clinical private practice.  Discussion topics at our meetings cover issues such as licensure, client stigma and laws that may or may not be in the best interest of our clients and what we as clinicians may do to change them.  Our networking is 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a continuing education meeting that follows the second Monday every other month.  We meet for the purpose of networking and supporting all private practitioners in the mental health field.  You do not have to be a NASW member to attend.  Those interested in opening a private practice are encouraged to join us.  Advanced registration necessary to ensure seating is available. One hour continuing education workshops are held: February, April, June, August, October and December.

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February 13, 2012 - OCPPNS and NASW-MI Region 8 Networking - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Educational Experience - 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM - Presenter: Joel Young, MD

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Adolescent and Adult AD/HD: A Psychiatrist’s Look at the Impact and Treatment of AD/HD and Related Conditions

(Including Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Fatigue)

Fee: $10.00 - 1 SW Clock Hour

Description: Participants will learn the functional impact; review the diagnostic process, the association between AD/HD Chronic Pain and Fatigue, along with AD/HD pharmacology. Additional discussion will take place on possible changes to AD/HD diagnostic criteria in DSM-V.

Objectives:  1) Identify steps in the diagnosis process for ADHD, 2) Understand the trajectory of ADHD symptoms from childhood to adulthood, 3) Identify common psychiatric comorbidities.

Networking, Supervision & Workshops - On Site

Oakland County Private Practice Network & Support (OCPPNS) / Open to Non-Members

As a professional courtesy we sponsor  a networking opportunity for NASW Region 8 social workers prior to each 1 hour educational workshop that we offer. Target audience: social workers, psychologists, professional counselors, other mental health and substance abuse professionals. We do not charge a membership free to join our networking group. A $5.00 donation is requested to defray costs and will be used toward the $10.00 fee for those that wish to stay for the educational component.

Professional Clinical and Macro Practice Supervision - Larry M. Gant, Ph.D., LMSW - An Independent Associate

Clinical Group Supervision is offered by Empowerment Professionals in collaboration with Larry M. Gant, PhD, LMSW as a professional courtesy for individuals that are members of Oakland County Private Practice Network and Support Group (OCPPNS) at a reduced rate. Non-members are encouraged to participate and may attend a meeting to obtain details. Supervision sessions provide discussion on DSM-IV, case conferences and other pertinent issues related to clinical practice.

Supervision: Tuesdays 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Contact BJ for current dates and registration.

Target audience: social workers, psychologists, professional counselors and other mental health professionals. Intermediate/Advance Level

Presenter: Larry M. Gant, PhD, LMSW

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