Neurofeedback can heal your brain.
NOVO is excited to be bringing the community Neurofeedback services soon. Dr. Amen posted a blog article on this topic that may help you understand what Neurofeedback can do for you or someone you know.
Weekend Takeaway
Reminder:
This Saturday is NOVO's Free Parenting Workshop. The topics is 'Fostering Emotionally Healthy Children after Divorce'. If you haven't reserved a spot, there is still some time. Contact us at 630-297-3617 or go to www.novocounsel.com for more information.
NEW member at NOVO!
Please join us in welcoming a new member to NOVO's Team, Marianne Tomlinson.
Read her full bio here: http://www.novocounsel.com/biographies#marianne
THIS SATURDAY - Reserve your spot today!!
Do you feel that your child's days are filled with social media? Do you struggle with how to manage the challenges of technology? Register for our FREE Parenting Workshop this Saturday, March 16, 2013, 10-11:30 a.m.
Call 630-297-3617 or email us at mail@novocounsel.com.
We look forward to meeting you!
LOL, TTFN, TTYL - Say huh?
Are you wondering how to keep communication open to your child when they don't even speak in full sentences anymore?
You will not want to miss out on this FREE Parenting Workshop this Saturday that will talk about this very topic and other aspects of Social Media. Reserve your spot today by emailing mail@novocounsel.com or by calling 630-297-3617.
More information at http://www.novocounsel.com/roots_family_project
Texting, Tweeting, Like, Don't Like...
Today our kids are so wrapped up in these speedy social media outlets that they have lost that face-to-face interaction that is so important to their development. Are you concerned about this? Do you want to know what you can do to help them?
Contact us today to reserve your FREE spot at our Parenting Workshop on March 16, 2013.
Is social media safe for your child?
Is social media safe for your child?
If an answer immediately popped into your mind, you may benefit from attending NOVO's first of many FREE Parenting Workshops.
Maintaining Healthy Communication with your Children in the New Digital Media Age will teach you to manage the challenges of technology while fostering genuine love and family connections in the digital media age. It will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2013 from 10-11:30 a.m in our office in scenic downtown St. Charles.
Happy Valentines Day to YOU!!
Won't you be your own valentine?
This time around, why not show yourself some love?
February 06, 2013|Tribune Newspapers
Let's cut to the chase, sweetheart: Valentine's Day begins at home. True, Feb. 14 falls on a Thursday this year, which may present a challenge — or not! Here are a few ideas we have...
Read MoreDoes someone you know have an obsession with calorie counting?
If you or someone you know is obsessed with calories and the fat content in foods, you or they will benefit from attending NOVO's Free Eating Disorder Support Group. This is just one of the many signs of an Eating Disorder. To find out more, register today by calling 630-297-3617 or emailing mail@novocounsel.com.
Announcement...
NOVO's very own Sue Underhill, LPC, MA will be speaking on
USING COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY WHILE TREATING LUPUS
for the Lupus Foundation of America. Click here for details.
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https://www.facebook.com/NOVOCounselCOMING SOON...Neurofeedback
NOVO is proud to announce we are bringing Neurofeedback services to our practice soon.
What is Neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback, or neurotherapy, is biofeedback for the brain. It has been used effectively to treat mood disorders, ADD/ADHD, brain injuries, sleep disorders, epilepsy and addictions. It has even been shown to have beneficial effects for those coping with autism and psychosis. While it is not well known, it has been used for almost 40 years with none of the side effects common to drug therapies.
In addition to helping to correct dysfunctional brain patterns, it can be used to optimize brain functioning for individuals who want to “up their game.” It does this by reducing inefficiencies and improving connectivity within the brain.
Neurofeedback provides clients with direct feedback about the state of particular brain wave activity in the form of audible tones or images on a computer screen to allow direct conscious manipulation of the target wave. Like physical exercises to strengthen target muscles, these activities improve the functioning of the target pathways and create permanent changes to the brain. It is a safe, natural, data guided treatment that corrects problems rather than covering them up.
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FREE Support Group...
NOVO has a FREE Support Group starting January 14, 2013 for those struggling to break free of the chain of bulimia, anorexia, and binge eating.
Details for this FREE bi-monthly support group are as follows:
* Time: 2nd & 4th Monday of the month, 6:45-8:00pm, starting January 14th, 2013
* Location: NOVO: Renewing Joy in Life, LLC, 104 S. 2nd Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174
* Group is structured for teenage girls and young adult women
* If interested in joining, please contact Sue Underhill, LPC at NOVO by calling 630-408-8020 to pre-register or with any questions you may have
* Further information about this ANAD support group can be found at www.novocounsel.com/events or at www.ANAD.org
ONE WEEK AWAY ~ Have you registered yet?
Have you registered for our upcoming Parent University?
Where else can you find the information you NEED to:
~ parent more effectively
~ communicate clearly with your spouse, partner, ex-spouse to enable you to be on the same "parenting page"
~ find out strategies to provide care for yourself and your child with special needs
If you haven't reserved your spot before today, we want to know why?
Cost? Too much of a time commitment? Location? Topics? Another reason?
We want to hear from you!
Email us at mail@novocounsel.com, find us on facebook.com/NOVOCounsel or call us at 630-297-3617. We can't wait to hear from you!
Co-parenting and teamwork are synonymus?
Co-parenting can apply to couples that are currently married, seperated, divorced or even widowed and getting help from others. We each have our own idea of parenting and how it should be done. We act/react a certain way based on how we were raised by our parents or guardians. Taking two individuals and assuming they are both going to parent EXACTLY the same way in every situation is absurd! Figuring out how to get on the same "parenting page" is the hard part. You will find out how to communicate effectively and get on the same "parenting page" at our upcoming Parent University workshop that is only a little over a week away! Check it out.
Boundaries, and Negotiations, and Communication, Oh My!
The Wizard of Oz mantra "Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!", is said to imply that the speaker is fearful of a rumored threat. It is not outside the realm of possibility that when a parent hears/says "Boundaries, and Negotiations, and Communication, Oh my!", they are also feeling a bit fearful and unsure. Many parents are hopeful, excited and a bit fearful as they head off to the hospital to give birth to their babies and head into the future of parenting. Babies are birthed and the hospital sends said parents home with their beautiful babies with a "Good Luck". It is not until much later that the words, boundary-setting, negotiations and open communication come into our parenting vocabularies. Are we back to feeling as unsure, ill-equipped, and unprepared as we did when we were sent home from the hospital? You bet we are! Every parent feels this way in some way or another. You may have a friend or family member that always looks like they have it together - they really "get" this parenting stuff. That person most likely has had a much needed helping hand from someone else with experience or they may be feeling anything but confident on the inside but they are not going to let anyone know. If you need a bit of a helping hand but don't know where the help is found, you have found it! Sign up today for NOVO's Parent University. You will see that there are many parents out there in your shoes in one way or another. You and your family will benefit from taking a bit of time out of your hectic schedule to 'go back to school' and learn how to manage some of the needs your child requires you to meet. Call 630-297-3617 or email us at mail@novocounsel.com to register for your spot today! Bring your spouse or a friend for support!
Do you or someone you know feel you lose your temper and yell at your kids too much?
If your answer is yes, then you need to attend NOVO's upcoming Parent University Weekend. For more details click here.
To register, contact our office at 630-297-3617 or register online.
Do you parent each of your children the same?
Many parents parent one way and it works with one child and maybe not so great with another. Each child has different personalities and emotional needs. Learning your parenting style and how you may need to adjust it to meet your childs needs is just weeks away! Sign up for NOVO's Parent University Weekend - whether you register for one particular workshop or the whole series you WILL learn something valuable to you and your family. For more details on our upcoming workshop click here.
To register RIGHT NOW CLICK HERE or contact our office at 630-297-3617.
Do you have a child or adolescent with Special Needs?
NOVO is hosting a Parent University Weekend starting November 9, 2012 at 6 p.m. Whether you would like to attend the entire weekend series or one workshop, you will benefit from attending. For more information or to register go to: http://www.novocounsel.com/roots_family_project
Sunday, November 11, 2012 ~ 1 pm-4 pm ~ "Parenting Children and Adolescents with Special Needs"
Development of strategies to address the challenges of parenting a child or adolescent with special needs, including coping strategies for parents, self-care for the care-giver and maintaining your own mental, physical and emotional health.
3 Weeks Left to Register...
There are only 3 weeks left to register for our Parent University Weekend!
This is an opportunity you do not want to miss. Parenting is the most challenging job you will ever encounter. Find out how to make this important job run smoothly by arming yourself with information. Click here to register NOW!
One month away...
Do you ever feel like parenting isn't what it used to be? There are new obstacles and issues every year that parents need to be aware of and learn how to handle effectively. Register for our upcoming "Parent University Weekend" and come join us November 9, 2012 to meet the presenters and discuss the challenges of parenting in today's world with other parents that are seeking information as well.
For more details on this workshop weekend, click here.
Scarecrow Fest
Today kicks of Saint Charles' Scarecrow Fest. As we embrace all the fun activities, craft and food vendors, we also need to caution anyone heading over to the office that it is going to be BUSY and you will need to allow for extra time to find parking prior to your appointment/meetings. Here is the link for all the information on Scarecrow Fest: http://www.scarecrowfest.com/index.php
Have a safe and fun weekend!
JUST ANNOUNCED...
Roots Family Project presents: “PARENT UNIVERSITY WEEKEND”
Workshops built to enhance the parent you already are and refresh the skills you already have.
WHEN: November 9-11, 2012
WHERE: NOVO: Renewing Joy in Life, LLC
104 South Second Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174
630-297-3617 ~ www.novocounsel.com
Friday, November 9, 2012 ~ 6-7:30 pm ~ Open House "Coffee Talk"
Meet our NOVO presenters, Becky Gosain, MA, LCPC and Jennifer Dowling, LCSW and join our discussion about challenges of being a parent in today's world.
Saturday, November 10, 2012 ~ 9 am-12 pm ~ "Parenting"
Understanding your parenting styles and how to best meet your and your child/adolescent's needs, including boundary-setting, appropriate negotiation, open communication and more.
Saturday, November 10, 2012 ~ 2 pm-5 pm "Co-Parenting"
Helping parents (whether married or divorced, regardless of residing in the same or separate households) learn to co-parent to support your child/adolescent's healthy emotional development.
You will learn the importance of communicating effectively and being on the same "parenting page."
Sunday, November 11, 2012 ~ 1 pm-4 pm ~ "Parenting Children and Adolescents with Special Needs"
Development of strategies to address the challenges of parenting a child or adolescent with special needs, including coping strategies for parents, self-care for the care-giver and maintaining your own mental, physical and emotional health.
All-inclusive weekend workshop fee is $250 OR $100/workshop, if not interested in attending the entire weekend.
For more information and to register, please call 630-297-3617. Space is limited, so be sure to register by November 4th.
"We at NOVO: Renewing Joy in Life are invested in meeting your family's needs and we welcome your feedback regarding
future topics or presentations that you'd be interested in being a part of."
DON'T FORGET THE RACES...
You do NOT want to miss this event! Tomorrow you want to be at Arlington Race track for a worthy cause.
Check it out: http://www.eckercenter.org/News-Information/Events
Upcoming Meeting
Don't wait - RSVP NOW!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 is the 3rd Fox Valley People Helpers Meeting being held at Villa Verone in Geneva, IL at 11:30 on the second floor. If you know that you are a People Helper in the Fox Valley area, bring along plenty of business cards. If you are a community leader, coach, school counselor, etc... trying to gather resources to provide to others, don't forget a pen and paper to jot down some great information about what's available in your area. Be sure to RSVP by emailing us at mail@novocounsel.com or by contacting our office at 630-297-3617. We hope to see you there.
Thank you!
Thank you so much to all of you that came to visit with us last night at our Open House. It was fantastic to see the community support, support from family and friends and we were also able to meet some new faces that came to see what NOVO:Renewing Joy in Life, LLC is all about. We hope to see many of you again in the future, we have a lot of exciting things planned in the upcoming months.
If you haven't already, please subscribe to our database so that you stay informed on what's happening here at NOVO. Click here to add your name: http://eepurl.com/iUKYD
Extend a Warm Welcome
NOVO:Renewing Joy in Life, LLC is excited to announce the arrival of a new member to our team. Please join us in welcoming Michelle Durpetti, LCSW.
Michelle’s motto is to empower individuals, couples and families with strategies to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
To read her full biography,click here: http://www.novocounsel.com/biographies.
Come out and see us today!
Today is the first scheduled Children's Health and Wellness Fair where you can go and gather information on what's new and available for your child's health. NOVO will have a table with an abundance of information on all of our services and you will also have the opportunity to meet a few of NOVO's team members, Becky Gosain, MA, LCPC and Sue Underhill, MA, LPC.
Make your families health and wellness a priority today!
For details on today's event: 2012 Childrens Health.docx
Your child's Health & Wellness
Being responsible for a child's health and wellness is an enormous responsibility. It is difficult for a parent to always know where to turn for the best source of information for their childs health, nutrition, education, and even entertainment. NOVO: Renewing Joy in Life, LLC will be attending a wonderful event that will address all of these topics for parents/guardians of children in the area on May 2 and 16, 2012. Come out and see us and gather valuable information on your child's health and wellness.
For more information: 2012 Childrens Health.docx
~ ANNOUNCEMENT ~
NOVO Open House is scheduled for May 31, 2012 from 4-7 p.m.
104 S 2nd Avenue, Saint Charles, IL 60174
Come take a tour of our new facility, enjoy drinks and appetizers, and meet our amazing staff.
Don't miss this opportunity to see 'NOVO House'! We hope to see you there.
WE'VE MOVED!
NOVO: Renewing Joy in Life, LLC is excited to announce we have moved from our office in Geneva to our NEW location at
104 S. 2nd Avenue in Saint Charles, IL.
Come by and check it out!
It went on to say that more than1 in 4 adults, or more accurately 27%, of the United States adult population has received mental health services over the last two years. Unfortunately, children were not included in this survey but we might speculate that if adults (parents) are finding greater value in mental health care, children are also benefiting from the services as well.
The people who received treatment, according to Psychology Today, were overwhelmingly satisfied with the results! Of those adults surveyed 85% were satisfied with their treatment and more than 50% were very to extremely satisfied. Those who are most satisfied with treatment results received long-term therapy (one year or longer) as opposed to brief treatment experiences.
Though the numbers receiving treatment in the form of medication still exceed the number receiving psychotherapy, over 53% of those with a treatment history have participated in psychotherapy. Further most psychiatrists who provide medication have historically encouraged patients to seek psychotherapy services.
Psychotherapy has a long history of helping people cope better with daily life experiences, successfully work through crises and traumas, and renew joy in living that NOVO feels so strongly about that it’s actually part of our name.
I believe that when we heal the mental hurts people are living with, we enable them to live more fully. People who participate in long-term psychotherapy have been known to experience less physical illness, miss less days of work, experience greater self fulfillment and success in their relationship, and find more healthy solutions to their issues and problems to name just a few positive outcomes.