Psychological Services

More than simply “stress reduction,” people learn and refine a range of formal and informal mindful awareness practices that improve coping ability and resilience including: Self-regulatory skills (and how these are applied in everyday life) Working with difficult and unpleasant emotions Recognizing and addressing unskillful habitual cognitive patterns Being with “what is” with greater equanimity and less reactivity Since 1979, the growing body of published scientific studies and compelling medical research support MBSR’s positive outcomes. Advances in neuroscience document greater activity in areas of the brain associated with memory, positive mood states and changes in the very structure of the brain. Participants report and demonstrate lasting benefits that include: Improved ability to concentrate and focus for greater productivity and creativity Increased ability to cope with illness and pain Improved self-esteem and enthusiasm for life Increased activity in areas of the brain associated with positive mood states and memory Enhanced psychological resilience Strengthened immune response Decreased physical and psychological symptoms Reductions in pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with chronic pain and physical distress Decreased interpersonal problems Decreases in blood pressure Reduced harmful behaviors Reduced tension, anger and fatigue

Miami Counseling & Resource Center is a full-service mental health treatment center providing psychological services and therapy to children, teenagers, and adults for a wide range of mental health, emotional, behavioral and relationship issues.

Susanna Peace Lovell is a certified professional life coach and advocate dedicated to the health and wellness of special needs families everywhere. Her own daughter, Arizona, has multiple challenges and diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and food allergies. On her journey of navigating through the worry and heartbreak of raising a special needs child of her own, Susanna found her TRUE life calling : to help other parents find and realize joy and passion in their own lives. It is a true gift to realize that your child’s potential doesn’t have a limit; but to realize YOUR possibilities are also unlimited is a tremendous breakthrough not to be missed! Susanna can help you unleash this potential within and start soaring in your own lives.

Advocates for Healthy Transitional Living, LLC was established in 2011 by Executive Director, Dan Holstead, LCSW, as an agency providing comprehensive, collaborative teams to support youth and families in their homes and communities. Dan Holstead has over 25 years experience working with youth and families in foster care, residential, and community mental health settings. Advocates has experienced strong growth in the past three years, growing from 12 employees to over 30 employees and serving many youth and families in Northeast Wisconsin.