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First Step Recovery Expands Programing to Include Virtual Format

Fargo, ND – First Step Recovery, a program of The Village Family Service Center, is expanding access to addiction treatment by offering its nine-hour-a-week programming in a virtual format. Starting in February, clients can receive comprehensive, confidential addiction treatment from the comfort of their own homes, eliminating geographical barriers and increasing accessibility for those in need.

Giving Hearts Day 2025

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Giving Hearts Day is here once again, and we are grateful for the incredible support of our communities in the seven locations and surrounding areas we serve! Thanks to your generosity last year, we made many meaningful strides in enhancing our services, supporting our staff, and enriching the lives of our clients. Take a look at some of the incredible accomplishments your contributions made possible from the 2024 Giving Hearts Day donations. Advanced Training for Specialized Care Your donations allowed us to invest in training for: Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) [...]

The Village Family Service Center Expands Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program to Offer Virtual Services

Fargo, ND – The Village Family Service Center is proud to announce that starting November 4th, 2024, its Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) will be available virtually, in addition to its in-person offerings. This new option allows the program to reach clients across both North Dakota and Minnesota, providing vital mental health support to more individuals, wherever they feel most comfortable.

Trusting the Process: The Benefits of Art Therapy

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By Danielle Klapper Danielle Klapper, MS, LPCC, ATR-BC, is an art therapist with a master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Nazareth College in Rochester, New York. With clinical experience spanning residential placements for adolescents, outpatient community clinics, and crisis intervention, Danielle specializes in helping clients heal from trauma and the impact challenging life experiences has had on someone’s daily life. Her approach is integrative, dynamic, and holistic, utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including Art Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive [...]

Creating Sensory-Friendly Spaces in Counseling

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By Taylor Anderson - MS, LAPC Taylor is an outpatient therapist based in the Bismarck office, who is passionate about helping individuals with disabilities and those profoundly impacted by trauma. With a strong focus on meeting clients where they are in their unique journeys, Taylor utilizes a variety of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and trauma-informed care, to effectively support personal growth and resilience. Additionally, Taylor incorporates Polyvagal Theory and sensory-focused interventions to better understand and [...]

Suicide Prevention: Basic Safety Planning for Suicidal Persons

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By Marshall Tutt, MS, LPC Marshall Tutt is a counselor in Moorhead, offering in-person and online therapy for adults, adolescents, and couples. With a Master’s degree in Counseling from MSUM, he focuses on Adlerian Therapy to recognize the unique strengths of each person. Marshall blends this approach with Person-Centered Therapy and CBT to create a personalized, supportive experience. His goal is to help clients build self-awareness and make positive changes in a caring, non-judgmental space. He specializes in addressing ADHD, anger, anxiety, communication, depression, relationships, stress [...]

Navigating Chronic Illness

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By Marshall Tutt Chronic Health Conditions The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention defines chronic illness as “conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both.” Common examples include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic pain. Despite the prevalence of these conditions, those affected often face societal marginalization and unique stigmas and challenges. Effects On Mental Health Research shows that dealing with challenges from chronic health conditions can have a significant impact on one’s mental health [...]

Disability Pride Month

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By Taylor Anderson Individuals with Disabilities Individuals with disabilities form the largest minority group in the United States. Approximately 25% of Americans have a disability, encompassing a diverse range of abilities, ages, races, sexualities, ethnicities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. The Americans with Disabilities Act National Network defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities. However, disability affects each person uniquely, encompassing a spectrum of conditions. It's crucial to understand that disability isn [...]

The Power of Acceptance

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By Rachelle Haga, MSW, LMSW Namaste! :-) My name is Rachelle and I'm an outpatient therapist with the Village's Grand Forks office. The Midwest has always been my home and I attended The University of North Dakota for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees in Social Work. I became a therapist because helping others to increase their definitions of happiness and quality of life is the most rewarding work I've known. My client-focused approach integrates solution-based therapy with acceptance and commitment therapy. I recognize my client as the expert on their goals and desired outcomes [...]
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