The Story of John: Treatment is a Team Effort – John has always been open about his having both HIV and TB. “People are not comfortable living with me and my family,” he says. “They think that probably you will die soon.” Fortunately, that hasnt been the case with John. Surrounded by a loving family and strong women in his Kenyan community, he found treatment and the support he needed to adhere to it. Now John is sharing his experience and instilling hope in others. “I am lucky to be living a positive life,” he says.

 

New counseling center aids patients and aspiring therapists

Filed under: counseling treatment

A college graduate completing his family therapy license has started a low-cost counseling center in Calabasas. The nonprofit organization will help low-income patients in need of counseling as well as pre-licensed therapists, who must complete 3,000 …
Read more on Agoura Hills Acorn

 

Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders Hires Clinical Director

Filed under: counseling treatment

Amanda Elkin, a licensed professional counselor, brings with her to Magnolia Creek Treatment Center seven years of clinical and supervisory experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Ms. Elkin's expertise is in the fields of eating disorders …
Read more on PR Web (press release)

 

The Reality of Life Inside Immigration Detention

Filed under: counseling treatment

Both had been effectively treated through counseling, medication, and support programmes. All that ended when he arrived at Stewart. Less than a week after his detention at Stewart, without a support system, a therapist, or his regularly prescribed …
Read more on American Civil Liberties Union News and Information (blog)