2014 – Reimann Counseling Clinic

13Aug 2014 by Jenny

Child Therapist at Reimann Counseling Clinic

With mental health becoming less of a stigma, more families are becoming more comfortable reaching out for help and support for their children. Many parents and families seek support for their child for a variety of reasons, including: having trouble with school, adjusting to change (new baby in the family, moving, divorce, new marriage, new grade), sibling rivalry, grief/loss, ADHD to name a few. We responded to this need in Maple Grove by adding an exceptional Child Therapist to our team. We are proud to welcome Amy Gold, MA, LMFT to Reimann Counseling Clinic. Amy has extensive experience in working with children as young as 3 years old. Not only is she experienced, but she is also passionate about what she does-which makes such a difference in the work we…

17Feb 2014 by Dawn Strommen

Understanding Domestic Abuse

Understanding Domestic Abuse There are hundreds of ways in which a person may experience domestic abuse. They can be understood as, what I call, the C.A.P.E.R. Dynamics. Sadly, the vast majority of domestic abuse is men abusing women or children. Therefore, I will use the pronoun “he” for the abuser and “she” for the victim. Of course, domestic abuse occurs in gay couples as well. CONTROL-When one person attempts to manage the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and behaviors of another. ANGER-The abusive person has limited emotional expression. He can appear happy but all other emotion comes out as anger. He does not take responsibility for his emotions but blames others for how he feels. POWER-External strength given to the abuser through society. It can be through his physical stature, status in…