Thriveworks

Thank you, Thriveworks team! Our employees have spoken, and we're proud to be certified by Great Place To Work US for the second year in a row. At Thriveworks, we're united by our core values and our dedication to making therapy work better for everyone. A career here is about helping others, joining a community, and learning to thrive both personally and professionally. You can join us! Visit thriveworks.com/careers to apply.

“Sober October” is a time to evaluate your relationship with alcohol and the role it plays in your life. Johanna Jones, Licensed Professional Counselor with Thriveworks spoke with HuffPost about having a healthy relationship with alcohol and warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. One sign that you might have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol is you use it to cope with life situations. Jones said, “When it (alcohol) becomes something that we’re using for a specific emotional purpose — to overcome anxiety, to release the cares of the day, to make us feel more comfortable with other people — I think it invites potential problems.” Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ggB8rh3n

Last month, in support of Suicide Prevention Month, Thriveworks Regional Clinic Director and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jami Dumler addressed over 200 delegates at Mental Health America of Lancaster County's Suicide Prevention Month. Her presentation, Beyond Statistics: The Power of One in LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Prevention, addressed the alarming statistics associated with LGBTQ+ suicide rates and how preventative, upstream measures such as increasing positive, supportive spaces and access to mental healthcare have critical impacts on these outcomes. Thank you, Jami, for your dedication to this important issue.

We’re thrilled to announce that Thriveworks has acquired Synchronous Health, Inc., an innovative behavioral healthcare provider that integrates quality mental health services within health systems such as Tufts Medicine, Adventist Health, and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health). The deal broadens the reach and scale of the embedded mental health model Synchronous Health has established within health systems, helping more people get the type of care they need, when they need it and in turn, lowering the total cost of care. Read more about this pivotal moment in Thriveworks’ history in Behavioral Health Business: https://lnkd.in/dxVFKhjF

Employee recognition programs are becoming common place in workforces big and small. Shawnee Irmen-De Anda, Chief People Officer at Thriveworks offered her thoughts to WorkLife on the impact these programs have on employee morale and company bottom line. “We know that employees who are happier and feel appreciated are more likely to be more productive, so employee recognition programs really are a win-win,” said Irmen-De Anda. Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gjx8VUvv

Thriveworks’ Chief Clinicial Officer, Heidi Faust, recently spoke with WECT News on the new mental health parity rule that recently went into effect to outline the potential impacts. “As people are able to access the help they potentially need then that’s going to have a ripple effect. If people are taking care of their mental health then their physical health, then they are better family members and neighbors and community members and that’s going to affect communities and society as a whole,” Faust said. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ej838NyA

Today is National Psychotherapy Day– a time dedicated to raising awareness for the benefits of therapy and continue to combat mental health stigma. Thriveworks therapist, Adina Godette, LCSW sat down with WBTV QC@3 to discuss how therapy can help improve overall well-being. According to Godette, one of the many benefits of talk therapy is having a safe space to express your feelings without judgment. “It helps you to identify and regulate your emotions in a healthy way,” Godette said. Check out the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eG6DeUes

As we inch closer to the holiday season many are ready to kiss the heat goodbye and cozy up with a pumpkin spice latte. However, this year it seems many are starting to celebrate the start of fall earlier than ever before. Monica Cwynar, LCSW with Thriveworks offered her thoughts to The Independent on why we’re so excited about fall. “Autumn symbolizes a time of transition and change, both in nature and in our lives. Embracing the seasonal shift and adapting to new routines can be a way to cultivate resilience, flexibility, and a sense of renewal,” Cwynar said. “The visual spectacle of fall can bring joy and a sense of awe to people.” Read the rest of the story here: https://lnkd.in/e6tVvSur

September is National Self-Care Awareness Month- a reminder that taking care of yourself is imperative for overall well-being. Thriveworks therapist Dr. Denitrea Vaughan, LPC-S joined WFAA Daybreak to discuss the importance of self-care. According to Dr. Vaughan, mental, emotional, and physical health are all connected. Taking care of our whole health helps us manage stress and learn coping skills. Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eVesiVR2

Getting older typically brings a lot of change, especially as a child grows into an adult. It can also mean a dramatic shift in the parent/child relationship dynamic. Carole Cox, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with Thriveworks, contributed her expertise to Parade on navigating these shifts. "Resetting boundaries and establishing new relationship dynamics through reevaluating child/parent expectations, communication and other things like how much time they spend together is important to avoid conflict as a child continues to grow into an adult,” Cox says. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eU-pvfuK