800
Hart Road, Suite 250
Barrington, Illinois 60010
1-847-382-HOPE 1-847-382-4673
Samaritan
Counseling Center
of the Northwest Suburbs
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A faith-based counseling center devoted to healing and hope in the northwest
suburbs of Chicago.
Tax-deductible contributions may be made to: Samaritan
Counseling Center of the Northwest Suburbs.
HOW
CAN WE HELP?
The Samaritan
Counseling Center can help with a variety of personal, relational and
spiritual issues related to divorce, re-marriage and blended families.
Dilemmas of parenting, adolescence and aging
Pre-marital
counseling and education
Coping
with grief or loss
Emotional
problems accompanying illness or unemployment
Struggles
with self-esteem, depression or anxiety
Reaction
to mid-life transitions
Recovery from domestic
violence and sexual abuse
Addictions
assessment and referral
Questions
surrounding faith and meaning
Organizational
consultation and training
Pastoral
leadership consultation for ministers
Educational
courses and workshops on a variety of topics
Meet our Therapists
Our
therapists are lincensed by the state of Illinois and certified
by professional organizations. They posses the skills and knowledge
to help individuals, couples and families pursue healthy changes
as they work to issue meaning, purpose and value...
Fr. Jim Swarthout: M.Div, MSW, CAADC, Type #73, MBTI cert.,
along with his wife, Claudia, is a resident of Barrington Hills
and is an Episcopal priest for the Diocese of Chicago, Il. His
service as a priest for over the past 25 years includes ministry
to parishes in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Rockford and West Dundee,
IL. Fr. Jim presently serves on the Mental Health Board of McHenry
County, Good Shepherd Hospital "Connections" Communications
Board in Barrington, and the Dawnbreakers Rotary Club in Crystal
Lake. He is also a Paul Harris recipient. Fr. Jim developed
two faith based preschools one within Deerfield and another
within McHenry, and is also the founder of St. Paul Diaper Bank
Partnership, which distributes over 200,000 diapers a year to
children and adults with diaper needs in McHenry County. He
has just been named to the "Founding Executive Board" of the
"National Diaper Bank Network" of America. Fr. Jim holds an
administrator's license in school social work and has taught
classes in parenting and adolescent development. He is certified
as an advanced addictions councilor in the state of Illinois
for over 25 years and certified as a Relapse Prevention Therapist
in 1991. He has served as an adjunct faculty member with Columbia
and Webster Universities where he taught undergraduate and graduate
courses in counseling and leadership. His most recent certification
was receiving accreditation as a Myers-Briggs Personality Type
Indicator. Fr. Jim has also been a columnist and op-ed writer
for the Northwest Herald and Kane County Chronicle, and a contributor
to "McHenry County Living Magazine".
Dr. Lora Wiens is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She
also has a Masters degree in Philosophy.She sees individual adults,
couples, adolescents, and children for psychotherapy. She also
offers IQ testing for children and adolescents ages 3-17 and specializes
in testing for giftedness. She specializes in relationship issues,
anxiety disorders, mood disorders, suicide prevention, and experiences
of loss and trauma. Her approach is holistic, focusing on the
importance of healing the mind, body, and spirit, drawing upon
her training in psychology, philosophy, and theology. She is informed
by attachment theory, meaning that she believes that early disruptions
in our relationships can negatively impact our ability to form
relationships and manage our emotions as adults. Among other treatment
modalities, she frequently uses DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy),
which was designed to give people practical ways to manage intense
emotions, negotiate difficult relationships and stop addictive
behaviors (e.g. self-injury, eating disorders, and substance abuse).
For more about Dr. Lora Wiens' approach, check out her blog: drlora.blogspot.com
Rayanne Coy Rayanne Coy is a certified professional coach
who is deeply committed to support parents,
individuals and teens to develop and enhance
the social and emotional skills needed to get
the results they seek and enjoy healthy,
fulfilling relationships. Rayanne partners with
individuals who feel frustrated because no one
seems to listen; overwhelmed with the burden
of doing it alone; resentful and tired of yelling
to get action; yet are capable and ready to learn
and practice a better way. Rayanne’s coaching
sessions inspire and educate by giving tools and
techniques to strengthen communication.
Her clients also develop the confidence to
handle situations with calm, connection and ease.
She facilitates educational programs such as the
Parenting With Peace & Purpose Workshop
and is passionate about creating more calm and connection --
one relationship at a time. Rayanne received her
associate level coach certification from the
International Coach Federation, a Masters degree from
the Ohio State University, and Bachelors from Allegheny College.
She brings 15 years of business experience as a “people
developer”
and extensive training as a co-active coach to the people she
serves.
She resides in Barrington with her husband Dale of 24 years and
her four children.
For more about Rayanne Coy's coaching philosophy, check out her
blog www.rayannecoy.com
The Rev. Mary E. Tudela , M. Div., MBA is an
ordained priest in the Episcopal Church. She works with individual
leaders of businesses, congregations and nonprofit organizations
focusing on leadership development and strategic visioning.
In addition she supports her clients with pastoral care and
coaching for both individuals and couples. She is a certified
PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator and does both premarital and marriage
enrichment coaching. Mary particularly enjoys dealing with organizational
conflict issues and has a recently published book about faith
based leadership in the corporate workplace. She brings extensive
corporate executive leadership experience and volunteer board
experience to her role at Samaritan. Mary envisioned and founded
this ministry for our area in 2007 and currently focuses her
practice on private coaching clients.
Daun Blain, LCPC, CSADC is a Master's Level Psychologist
with 30 years of experience helping others overcome a variety
of personal issues. She has directed a number of counseling
programs throughout her career and embodies our centers quest
for excellence in both her personal and professional life. Her
clinical interests include specializing in addictions, faith
based counseling, and mood disorders. She is a veteran clinician
and supervisor who's mission is to ensure that SCCNWS provides
a haven of outstanding counseling services for our clients.
Dr. Georgette Hein is a licensed Clinical Psychologist
who received her Psy.D. from the Illinois School of Professional
Psychology and her Masters Degree from Forest Institute. Her knowledge
coupled with her warmth and life experience inspire confidence
in her clients and the professionals who know the quality of her
work. Georgette has worked with individuals and groups on anxiety
related issues, which is a special interest of hers. Her other
clinical interests include work with mood disorders, clients with
chronic physical illnesses, the geriatric population, and grief
counseling. Additionally, Georgette has specialized training in
work with trauma survivors through the use of EMDR (Eye Movement,
Desensitization, and Reprocessing).
Sarah Serrato is a Post-Graduate Therapist. She
received her Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from
Loyola University- Chicago. Sarah also holds an MBA from National-Louis
University. She is bilingual (English-Spanish) and works with
adults, couples, and adolescents. Sarah’s work includes
multicultural issues; she has helped Latino families with culture
shock, adaptation, and other cultural-related issues. Sarah has
specialized training in premarital counseling. Other clinical
interests of hers include sexual and domestic abuse, the LGBT
population, grief, and career counseling. Sarah’s mission
is to treat each person with the deepest respect and acceptance
of who they are and where they are in life’s journey of
healing and growth, be it emotionally, spiritually, physically,
or relationally.
Dr. Lori Jensen is a licensed Clinical Psychologist
with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University.
She provides individual, family, and group counseling services
as well as psychological assessment. With more than 25 years of
counseling experience, Dr. Jensen offers a friendly, compassionate,
and client-focused style with a strengths-based approach to counseling.
Dr. Jensen enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults.
Her areas of interest are depression and anxiety issues including
bipolar disorder and OCD, parent and child concerns, academic
underachievement, ADHD, career transition, relationship problems,
divorce and grief recovery, pain management, and chronic illness.
A strong belief in hope and change contribute to her supportive
therapy with clients. Dr. Jensen is an Adjunct Faculty member
at Roosevelt University in Chicago, and has taught graduate and
undergraduate courses in health psychology, clinical skills, organizational
development and motivational psychology. In addition to her degree
in Counseling Psychology, Dr. Jensen has a specialty in I/O Psychology
and consults in the areas of leadership skills, executive coaching
and organizational change.
For more about Dr. Lori Jensen's approach, check out her website
www.drlorijensen.com
ABOUT
THE SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER of the Northwest
Suburbs
The Samaritan Counseling Center of the Northwest Suburbs began
in reponse to the growing need amoung local clergy and their congregations
for additional pastoral counseling.
Ministers found themselves increasingly stretched to meet the complex
counseling needs of their congregations. As they looked for experts to
turn to when individuals and families under their care required ongoing
therapy, they discovered a critical lack of faith-based counseling services.The
concern was that an essential spiritual dimension of the healing process
woudl be lost as members continued on with counseling outside the church.
The Samaritan Center fills this gap. It began as a way to supplement the
counseling ministries of area churches by providing professionalpsychotherapy
from a Christian perspective. But seeks to foster mental and emotional
health amoung all faith groups and thoughout the community in general.
Our therapists are lincensed by the state of Illinois and certified by
porfessional organizations. The posses the skills and knowledge to help
individuals, couples and families pursue healthy changes as they work
to issue meaning, purpose and value. From
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The Samaritan Counseling Center of the Northwest
Suburbs is a not-for-profit organization providing pastoral counseling
for people of all economic groups and religious beliefs. Headquartered
at 800 Hart Road, Suite 250, in Barrington, the center is a member of
a national network of Samaritan centers and is accredited by the Samaritan
Institute. It is endorsed by the Barrington Area Ministerial Association
and is sponsored by the following founding churches and organizations:
Advocate
Good Shepherd Hospital
Barrington United Methodist Church
The Chapel
Community Church of Barrington
Lutheran Church of the Atonement
The Presbyterian Church of Barrington
Salem United Methodist Church
St. Anne Catholic Church
St. Mark Episcopal Church
St. Michael Episcopal Church
St. Paul United Church of Christ
We
at the Samaritan Center are grateful for the many donations we have
received from our host congregations and other generous donors as we
work to establish a faith-based counseling center devoted to healing
and hope in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Tax-deductible contributions
may be made to: Samaritan Counseling Center of the Northwest Suburbs.
Officers & Directors
Officers
David
Nelson - President
Nancy Nadig – Vice-President
Deborah Villers – Secretary
David Buckley Jr. – Treasurer
Rev. Mary Tudela – Executive Director
Directors
Jeffrey
Arnett
Kirk Birginal
Karen Darch
Rev. Jeanne Hanson
Joseph Kelsch
Elizabeth Kilgore
Nancy Nemec
Sam Oliver
Rob Osmond
Rev. Fred Rajan
Eugene Simpson
Norval Stephens
800
Hart Road, Suite 250
Barrington, Illinois 60010
1-847-382-HOPE 1-847-382-4673
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Need based tuition discounts and scholarships are available
thanks to the Barrington Area Community Foundation and
the Barrington Junior Women’s Club.
To apply for a scholarship or tuition discount email:Rayanne@sccnw.org
Parenting
With Peace & Purpose Workshop
Tuesday Evening Session February 7 - March 20th (no class on 2/14)
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Set a goal for yourself in the New Year to focus on
enhancing your parenting practice. Schedule a “date
night” for you and your spouse or leave your spouse
at home caring for the kids and come alone! You will
enjoy spending time learning new mindsets, concepts,
and receive tactical information to help you gain calm,
stay connected and improve your relationships.
Attend six, 2 hour group coaching/DVD based learning
experiences with practice between sessions. All participants
will receive the book Screamfree Parenting by Hal Runkel
and a companion workbook.
Tuition of $150 per person or $250 per couple includes
12 hours of class time, book and workbook. Need based
scholarships available upon request and by application.
Parenting
With Peace & Purpose Workshop
Thursday Afternoon Session February 9 - March 15th
12:45 - 2:45 p.m.
This session is for parents
of elementary aged children and tweens (age 9-12). Enhance
your parenting practice and learn how to stay more calm
and connected while improving your relationships.
Attend six, two hour small group coaching/DVD based
learning experiences with practice between sessions.
All participants will receive the book Screamfree Parenting
by Hal Runkel and a companion workbook.
Tuition of $150 per person or $250 per couple includes
12 hours of class time, book and workbook. Need based
scholarships available upon request and by application.
Tackle Your Parenting
Challenges -- Refresher Series
Wednesday Lunchtime
Session
February 8, 22nd and March 7th
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m.
Join us on Wednesday for
lunch and a refresher! You loved the workshop and continue
to practice, yet you miss the accountability of the
group and the structured learning. We know just how
you feel!
Register for our refresher
series where you will be able to connect with other
parents and reinforce key learning to enhance your parenting
skills and help you achieve the results you seek. We'll
tackle any and all challenges you face -- morning and
bedtime routines, how to handle it when your child gets
excluded, homework struggles, tuning out. You will feel
renewed and reenergized after these sessions! Exciting
audio downloads from parenting experts will be available!
Great new book by Neil McNerney, M.Ed. LPC - Homework:
A Parent's Guide to Helping Out without Freaking Out
will be encouraged as a group read. Excellent resource
for parents!
Each session is $20.00
and a total of $60.00 if you attend all 3 sessions.
Group may decide to meet weekly for a total of 6 weeks
(Feb. 8 - March 7).
Here’s
what parents are saying about the Parenting With Peace & Purpose
Workshop …
"This class
is the best thing I have ever done for myself and my family! I have
stopped trying to control others in my house. I now focus on myself,
the only person I can control. I have to take care of myself first,
so that I can be there for others. I have learned that I am not responsible
for my child (his grades, successes, failures, etc.). I am responsible
to him for how I behave regardless of how he, or anyone else, chooses
to behave. By focusing on myself and calming my own anxieties and
emotional reactivity, I can be the calm and connected parent that
my child needs me to be."
(Mother of a BHS sophomore).
"Now that I have attended this workshop, it is becoming second
nature for me to start at calm. I feel more confident that in the
end, I will have a very strong circle of influence with my kids."
(Father of three boys age 11, 9 and 5)
" This workshop has taught me how
to lead with calm and let the consequences do the talking! Parenting
is not about the child, it's about you."
(Mother of 4 year old girl and an 8 year old boy)
"The workshop has taught me to
respect myself more and to help stay calm in situations. I have realized
that my kids make their own choices and that I am not responsible
for my kids but responsible to them for how I behave and act."
(Mother of 5 children ages 7 thru 16)
"This workshop made me realize
that how I parent is about me, not about my child's behavior."
(Father of a 4 year old girl and 8 year old boy)
“The workshop gave me practical
useable information to guide me to be the kind of mom my kids
already think I am!”
(Mother of two girls ages 12 and 17)
“I liked that the focus of the workshop was on the parent.
If we, the parents, take care of ourselves, we will also take
better care of our children.
I think the class has given both of us a lot to think about
and lots of helpful suggestions.”
(Father and Mother of a 6-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl).
This workshop “changed my perspective.
It made me much more aware of myself, my values and made me
more determined to work on all the principles of Screamfree
Parenting.”
(Father of 8 and 10-year-old girls).
“Learning the importance of pausing has helped me to try
to stay calm and cool.”
(Mother of an 11-year-old girl and 14-year-old twins)
“Great framework to get you focused on the most important
job you’ll ever have -- raising a family.”
(Father of 8-year-old twins and a 4-year-old girl)
“This workshop helped me to uncover so much about how
I was raised.
It helped me see patterns that I don’t want to perpetuate
as a parent.
I feel confident that if I put the effort in, I can raise my
children in a principled, purposeful way – so thrilled,
thank you!”
(Mother of a 4-year-old girl and a 2-year-old boy).
“A much needed Spa-like experience for parents!”
(Mother of 8 and 11-year-old girls and a 4-year-old boy).
