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Brainspotting 101

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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 currently work with individuals ages 14+ in an outpatient setting. My intention in counseling is to create an inclusive, nonjudgmental environment for my clients as we build a trusting relationship and work towards reaching goals together. I believe in a collaborative approach where the client is [...]

The Village Family Service Center Announces Partnership with Leading Agencies for Continuity of Care for Clients

NORTH DAKOTA – The Village Family Service Center has formed two strategic partnerships with leading agencies to transition their Adoption and Pregnancy Programs and Financial Resource Center.

The Financial Resource Center will officially transition to Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester on September 29.

Creating Connections and Healing Hearts: The Impact of IOP

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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 2-4 weeks for group members to begin feeling comfortable and allowing themselves to be truly vulnerable, not only with themselves but with their fellow group members. Once this takes place and they feel the support, comfort, and validation from the group, there is a definitive shift in their [...]

How To Build a Sensory Bin

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Everyone gets stressed and overwhelmed. One way to regulate big feelings is to use sensory interventions to help calm your body and mind and process your thoughts. If you use sensory approaches to help control your emotions, you can make a sensory bin whenever you feel anxious. Keeping all of your favorite sensory toys in one spot makes it easier to deal with emotions when you're feeling overwhelmed. Here are four steps to get your sensory bin started: 1. Identify your primary sense Everyone has senses that are more sensitive than others. Think about which of your senses are most perceptive to [...]

Sensory Tools and Toys

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Using sensory interventions can help regulate your body when you're in a stressful or overwhelming situation. By utilizing one of your senses, your mind and body can focus on a specific stimulus, which will ground you and calm your thoughts. Sensory tools and toys can help with this. How do sensory interventions work? The first step to successful sensory intervention is to assess which of your senses is most perceptive to stimulation. Once you choose between touch, taste, sound, sight, and smell, you can focus on that sense as a grounding exercise. Stimulate the primary sense you've chosen any [...]

The Village Family Service Center Discontinues Two Programs to Focus on Increased Behavioral Health Need

NORTH DAKOTA – The Village Family Service Center has announced that it will gradually discontinue its Adoption and Pregnancy Programs, as well as its Financial Resource Center. The organization plans to focus its resources on counseling to better address the growing behavioral health needs of the community. 

Summer Activities & Busy Schedules

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Summer always seems busier than any other time of year. Between community events, kids' activities, and trying to fit everything in before it gets cold again, there's just so much to do. Here are some tips for dealing with busy schedules in the summer. Planning summer activities Make a summer calendar Take note of everyone's activities and hang a calendar in a central location. Make sure to write down the whole family's activities so nothing gets missed. Invite kids to the discussion Ask the kids what activities they would like to participate in. Each member of the family has something [...]

The Village Family Service Center in Grand Forks moves to new location

GRAND FORKS – The Village Family Service Center’s Grand Forks office is moving to a larger location, allowing more space for therapy sessions. The new building will be at 4324 University Ave, Suite B, Grand Forks.

The Village is a nonprofit organization that strengthens individuals and families across North Dakota and Minnesota through behavioral health services. The Grand Forks office specializes in mental health counseling for all ages.

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