SafeHarbor1-Couples Intensives

COUPLES INTENSIVESHomeCouples IntensivesIntensives are customized to meet the needs and budget of each couple and typically take place over a 1-2 day period. During this time, the couple meets with a specialized couples counselor for several hours per day and works on some assignments on their own as well.Some of the tools utilized include an Enrich Couple's Inventory, Myers Briggs Type Indicator, and the Enneagram Personality Inventory (see Resources Tab to view samples).Couples have the opportunity to gain personal insights, work on dynamics of the relationship, and build a spiritual foundation for their relationship. The counselor strives to offer a safe haven for each couple that facilitates emotional, physical, and spiritual intimacy. Various interventions are directed towards increased communication skills, deeper understanding of one another, conflict resolution, and spiritual oneness.Overview of the Couple's Intensive:• Customized for each couple • Typically takes place over a 2 day period (can be more days or less) • Utilize inventories including Enrich, Myers Briggs, or Enneagram • Goal is to enhance intimacy: emotionally, physically, spiritually • Includes learning skills related to communication and conflict resolution, as well as building the relationship into a Safe Haven Contact information: To make appointments - Call 1-800-305-2089.For questions: Call Erik Sundquist at 410-893-4600 ext 227 or erik_safeharbor1.comServicesGeneral OverviewIntake Process: contact Erik Sundquist at 410-569-0604 or Erik_safeharbor1.com and he get you scheduled with one of our couples intensives specialists. At this time, you will be set up to take the Enrich Inventory and Myers Briggs Inventory online so that your counselor has these reports in advance. Fees will be discussed at this time as well. Format: Our couples intensives are offered in ½ day, full day and 2 day formats. Duration: Couples have the option to come for a one time Couples Intensive or a series of Couples Intensives spread out over a longer period of time. Many couples choose to "“jump start"” couples therapy by beginning with a Couples Intensive and then continuing with weekly or bi-weekly appointments with the same counselor. Locations: Safe Harbor offers Couples Intensives in many locations. If you do not see the location listed close to where you live, ask Erik and he may be able to arrange an intensive closer to your home. Many couples find it helpful to do an intensive in a location further from their home as it serves as a "“retreat”" that enables for greater focus. Advantages of an intensive vs. traditional therapy: Allows couples to get more assistance in a shorter period of time Core issues are addressed in more depth and uncovered in a more timely manner Couples don’t usually leave in despair after the first session as there is ample time to arrive at some solutions Fits better into the schedules of busy couples There is ample time to work on the issues uncovered instead of the classic "“let’'s pick up here next week!"Staff

Mitchell Thompson

Shon Miller

Gary and Nan Smith

Brian Griswold

Kelly Feehley

CI - Track TeamMitchell ThompsonMitchell Thompson, MA, NCC Having spent more than two decades working with adults with mental retardation in group home settings Mitchell is convinced that anyone can grow to overcome life’s challenges with hard work and loving support. He is keenly aware that God cares for everyone and that all things are possible through Christ who strengthens us. Mitchell has a Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from Regent University. He is a Nationally Certified Counselor and is pursuing licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS). In addition to his experience working with people with developmental disabilities, he has worked with people facing the challenges of addictions, anxiety, depression, and trauma and has a passion for helping couples improve their marriages and especially for helping otherwise reluctant men find out how rich an experience counseling can be. He uses a wide variety of empirically tested approaches to improve the client’s life. A committed Christian for over 25 years, Mitchell is also comfortable working with individuals of other faith perspectives or those without any theistic worldview. Each counseling relationship is tailored to the individual client’s needs and strengths. Mitchell continues to work with adults with developmental disabilities, sits on the board of Restoration Ranch, a program that re-integrates homeless men into society, and has been involved in a variety of lay positions in the body of Christ. His hobbies include music, theology, backpacking, and gardening. He is married with two children. To make an appointment with Mitchell - Click Here.Shon MillerShon Miller, MA Shon spent many years informally counseling women who were struggling with marital and family issues. Motivated by a desire to be a better helper of people, she earned a masters degree in marriage and family counseling from Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School. Shon desires to use the sure foundation of the Scriptures, the leading of the Holy Spirit, and the best sources from psycho-social science to help bring about change in people and their relationships. She specializes in treating the family system of children and adolescents with adjustment issues, ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Her experience also includes individual, family, and group therapy for high risk teens that are transitioning back into the traditional school setting. Shon is continuing her education at Towson University, pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Study in Counseling Psychology. In her spare time she enjoys running around with her kids, a good book, and a good cup of tea. She and her family enjoy taking missions’ trips and being a source of encouragement and support for families on the foreign mission field. Shon and her husband Gene live in Harford County Maryland. They have been married for 20 years and have five children, two by international adoption and three by birth. Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5-6To make an appointment with Shon - Click Here.Gary and Nan SmithGary Smith, MA, counseling - BA, Theology(and Nan Smith)Directors - Chicago West OfficeGary Smith (MA; counseling; BA. Theology) has been counseling and directing counseling centers since 1978. He directed, managed, and counseled with the Peoria Crisis Hotline for 15 years. He also co-founded and directed Paramount Guidance Counseling Center for 13 years. During that time he has specialized in counseling individuals, couples, and families. Gary also helped direct the Domestic Violence Counseling Center and did extensive ground work in that field. He has been an adjunct professor for Moody Bible Extension School and taught counseling classes for four years. Gary and Nan (she’s “Still the One” after thirty years) have three children: Heather, 28, married to Jay Stringer, Morgan, 23, married to David Michalowski, and Graham, 21. Gary & Nan (MA in Ed.) have helped many marriages through joint counseling, workshops, seminars, and retreats. They have taken their expertise throughout the U.S., Australia and New Zealand.To make an appointment with Gary and Nan - Click Here.Brian GriswoldBrian Griswold, LGPCBrian Griswold comes to Safe Harbor Christian Counseling with 24 years of pastoral experience. Loyola's strong clinical emphasis gives him the opportunity to integrate his spiritual and theological understanding with his work as a Therapist.Brian’s areas of focus are: Sexual addiction, anxiety, anger management, relationship issues, couples counseling, clergy issues, ADHD, and parenting. As a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, his goal is helping you see a hope and a future that is worth living by uncovering the lies that have ruled your behavior and thinking, and replacing them with the truth. While we cannot change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to repair relationships, dysfunctional thinking, and broken ways of living in the present. In April 2011, Brian will begin an ongoing open men's group for sexual addiction. See the Sexual Addiction Track for details and registration.Brian currently works in Towson, Lutherville, and Rosedale offices. Education and Licensure• LGPC with the Maryland State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists• Nationally Certified Counselor • Masters in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University• Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University• Certified Facilitator for Prepare – Enrich pre-marriage and marriage assessments• Four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education while at Hasbro Children's Hospital and Hospice of Rhode Island• Diploma in Ministry Studies from Zion Bible CollegeTo make an appointment with Brian - Click Here.Kelly FeehleyKelly Feehley, MSKelly Feehely has received her Masters degree from Loyola University Maryland in Pastoral Counseling. She has done internships at GBMC at the Center for Obesity Management and at Grace Community Church. She enjoys working with families and couples as well as individuals, both youthful and mature. Kelly sees her role as a pastoral counselor as both a gift and a blessing, as she sees her times with her clients as a journey through life together. Kelly sees her faith as a sign of Hope that can be utilized throughout therapy to both encourage and direct the therapeutic process towards healing and wholeness. To make an appointment with Kelly - Click Here.ResourcesResources - These books may be purchased on amazon.com by clicking on the desired book/link.

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