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Written by Leslie Karsner
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Laurie has experience in the areas listed below. She is accepting new clients and always welcomes referrals. Play Therapy with Children ages 3-17Experience with children of divorce, and children who have experienced neglect or sexual abuse.Children with behavioral and social adjustment issues.Teen clients including teens suffering from anxiety and depression.Couples TherapyPremarital evaluationRelational issuesLife cycle event adjustment ie) getting used to being empty nestersDivorce planning-what's best for the kidsJoint parenting adviceIndividual TherapyGrief/lossAnxietyDepressionJob change/ crisisSelf ImprovementFamily of origin issues including how to differentiate from parentsIndividual life cycle adjustmentsSessions are available in one hour increments. Session times may be adjusted according to client's needs. In addition, Laurie is willing to speak to groups on a variety of topics.
Esther Perel has written a book on marriage with interesting ideas in addition to an interesting title. The book is Mating in Captivity and it challenges the idea of the sexless marriage. Dr. Perel offers reasons why a couple’s sexual relationship shifts after marriage and kids and offers solutions to remedy this issue. She examines cultural beliefs that support this problem in addition to a theory of how intimacy can squelch sexual desire. Worth reading if this is an issue in
your marriage and even if its not.
 As you read the following vignettes, see if they seem familiar:
Pam and Tom’s ten-year-old son, Kyle, responds to all of their directives with an argument or complaint. They reason with him, trying to “get it into his head” that he needs to do what they ask. They explain the wisdom of their rationale and counter his arguments with their logic. These efforts are repeatedly ineffective, and the argument continues until they either explode in anger or give up.
marriage and family therapy, individual consultation and coaching, pastoral psychotherapy, certified imago relationship therapist
The mission of Samaritan Behavioral Healthcare is to be the premier provider of quality mental health care and training within a Christian environment for the residents of Southern Indiana. Quality: We are committed to providing the best possible care. Patients will be treated as valuable and respected regardless of disorder or socioeconomic status. Our commitment to quality includes providing the most effective treatments available. Therefore we are committed to remaining on the cutting edge of research and technology so that we can bring the highest level of service to the patients of Southern Indiana. Training: We are committed to developing quality practioners who are able to provide quality, empirically-based treatments within a Christian environment. Furthermore, we desire to be a provider of information and training to the community at large. Christian environment: As a faith based community, we are committed to helping people integrate their faith with their treatment. We honor and respect patients regardless of their spiritual journey. At the same time, our goal is to embrace, exhibit, and integrate the core values and ideals of Christianity into every aspect of our practice. Community Focus: Our commitment and passion is to serve the residence of Southern Indiana. We want to be able to provide services to those who are in the most need. Our passion is to be part of the community that we serve. Therefore, we will actively participate in the communities that we serve. Share Your Opinion. (0 posts)
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