Marblehead Counseling Center presents . . . 

Perspectives on Life -- A Monthly Educational Series

The Counseling Center is offering a monthly series of educational programs to benefit Marblehead, Swampscott and surrounding communities. See Press Release for more information. Each topic will be introduced in a short MHTV program, followed by a workshop. All workshops are provided free of charge. The topics have been selected to address the most common problems that people bring to us. To submit a question or idea, Contact Us. Details are below.

Perspectives on Life Series Schedule

Depression and its impact on children, adults and the elderly	March 2011
The challenges of single parenting and ways to cope	April/May
Maternal Burnout	June
Understanding the brains and development of kids and teens	July/August
Helping children cope with divorce & separation	September
When alcohol becomes a problem	October
Handling grief during the holidays	November
Dealing with change- divorce, separation, moving & relocation	January 2012
Enriching Couple Relationships	February

MHTV on-air schedule: Monday 9:00am, Wednesdays 7pm & Fridays 6pm

The Perspectives on Life program features Paul Crosby, LICSW and a variety of experts in their field. The 30-minute programs air on on MHTV on Channel 10 on Comcast and Channel 28 on Verizon. Topics change monthly.

February -- Enriching Couple Relationships

Featuring an interview with Jay Morrison, LICSW, a retired professor from Boston College's School of Social Work and couple specialist, Paul Crosby explores ways in which couples can maintain or recreate an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation. "It's about a generosity of spirit that puts both on the same team, a willingness to give and to share and not to be judgemental, as criticism is really destructive," says Jay. Taking time to be togehter and doing something different, like having a date night can help.

Perspectives on Life--Past Workshops

October--When alcohol becomes a problem

Roxcy Platte, LICSW interviews Paul Crosby, LICSW on the ways in which alcohol impacts the body, mind, and families.

September--Helping children cope with divorce & separation

Marie Ouellette, LICSW discusses the effects of divorce and separation on children, what stages their behavior may go through and ways to help them cope.

July/August Series--Understanding the brains and development of kids and teens

Vicki Staveacre interviews Paul Crosby on the development of the brain in children and the impact of alcohol and other drugs.

June Series--Maternal Burnout

Our author discussed the symptoms of burnout that so many mothers and parents go through.

April/May Series--The Challenges of Single Parenting & How to Cope

Being a single parent is a difficult job. Much of the time it means caring for children, making difficult decisions and running a household all by oneself." Knowing that you're not alone on this journey is vitally important. We all need people who will cheer us on and steer us in the right direction w hen we feel overwhelmed and alone," said Paul Crosby, Executive Director of the Counseling Center. “Raising children as a single parent is challenging, but it can be very rewarding as well.”

The Single Parenting seminar is one part of the Counseling Center's new educational program which every month spotlights one of the many challenges that people encounter during life. The program begins with an interview and discussion shown on MHTV featuring one or more experts on the topic presented. The show will repeat on MHTV throughout the month, followed by a public seminar at the Counseling Center at the end of each month.

March Series--Understanding & Resolving Depression

Are you beginning to wonder if it will ever stop snowing? Are you feeling down or depressed because winter seems to be going on so long? While everyone occasionally feels blue or sad, these feelings are usually fleeting and pass within a couple of days. However, when someone has a longer-term depression, it interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person and those who care about him or her.

The second program in the Marblehead Counseling Center’s series on MHTV, which premiered on March 8, focused on depression and how to deal with it. “Every year, over 10% of the American population suffers from depression and women are twice as likely to fall victim to depression as their male counterparts”, said Paul Crosby, Executive Director of the Counseling Center. “In this program, MCC counselor Heather Fine and I discuss what causes depression, when you should seek treatment and what resources are available.”

MCC therapists discussed the types of events that trigger depression and ways of successfully coping.

Questions about depression or ideas for future topics are very welcome. To submit a question or idea, Contact Us for email, address and phone number.

February Series--Veterans and Families Issues Workshop

Veterans and family members are affected by the common stress reactions that occur after a service member spends time in a war zone. Know what types of reactions to expect. These symptoms often have more to do with deployment to war than with the family. It takes time to readjust.

This workshop on February 28th included a discussion and sharing of the unique challenges which veterans and their families face. Goals for the workshop included beginning to discover the resources and tools necessary for healthy readjustment and reclamation.

For more information regarding counseling for veterans and their families, Contact Us.

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