The Village Blog

As we reflect on the incredible support we received during Giving Hearts Day 2023, we are thrilled to share the meaningful impact of your donations on our organization. Your generosity has allowed us to make significant strides in enhancing our services, supporting both our caring hearts, aka our [...]
New year, but you can stay the same you.
As we step into a new year, many of us find ourselves jotting down resolutions – aspirations for positive change and personal growth. We applaud anyone taking steps for growth and finding ways to better themselves. The beginning of the year often marks a period of reflection and a commitment to self [...]
See you there next year?
The Village Family Service Center's annual Wine & Dine proved to be a resounding success, with captivating entertainment and a shared commitment to supporting mental health initiatives, like training for trauma therapy models such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Cognitive Processing Therapy [...]
How Can In-Home Family Therapy or Outpatient Therapy Help Children Who Have Anxiety?
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is either anticipated in the future or has already occurred. It's important to understand that anxiety can manifest in children in various ways, often making them more irritable and prone to anger [...]
What is Brainspotting?
Hey! My name is Kelsey Terhaar and I am provider for our Minot office. I have experience working with school-aged children, adolescents, and adults in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. I also have experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I [...]
Intensive Outpatient Program Counselor
Hi! My name is Tyrza, and I am the lead clinician for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at The Village. IOP offers a unique, sacred space for clients to address concerns, practice skills, and receive support from other clients who may relate to or even experience similar challenges when [...]
"What can I expect at IOP?"
Below is an excerpt from an IOP Counselor. In my experience working in an Intensive Outpatient Program, I have noticed that most of our clients come into the group with high anxiety related to being in a new setting with new people and not knowing what to expect exactly. In general, it takes about 2 [...]
Phrases to Let Others Know You Need Help
We often hear people say, “If you need help, just reach out.” But how can we possibly ask for help when we feel we’re at our worst? Reaching out is a skill we are expected to know, but is often not modeled for us. When you’re in a negative mental space, you might have thoughts of loneliness [...]
10 Steps to Follow if You're Worried About a Loved One
Suicide is never an easy topic to discuss, largely due to stigma, but it’s more important than ever that we have open and honest conversations when we’re concerned about the mental health of a loved one. While there is no single cause for suicide, it is a preventable death. We can help prevent [...]