May 2022 Newsletter
“For 2022’s Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI will amplify the message of ‘Together for Mental Health.’ We will use this time to bring our voices together to advocate for mental…
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April 2022 Newsletter
In his presentation, Mark Edwards, LMFT, offered a look at the unique social and developmental struggles of teenage boys, and the social factors that contribute to these concerns. Edwards, who…
February 2022 Newsletter
Adolescence is a time of unique development, during which young people are learning to interact with the world in new ways. It is often a time of intense emotions, including stress, anxiety and depression. Parents can help their children navigate this important period by remaining open and approachable, and especially by building their own ability…
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January 2022 Newsletter
Making Changes, Planning for Success It’s a familiar catch-phrase: Failing to plan is planning to fail. This is particularly true when we set out to adopt new patterns, change old…
January 2022 Newsletter
Undeniably, our School-based Services are among CIP’s most important pro- grams, providing counseling and early intervention for struggling and at-risk students. Over the years, we have observed an alarming increase…
September 2021 Newsletter
The beginning of a new training year is always an exciting time, but this September seems especially meaningful. We have survived a very difficult year. We are proud to have…
Raising Wise Girls: What Parents Can Do
At the outset of her presentation, “Raising Wise Girls: Helping Girls Develop Self-Esteem in the Age of Social Media,” Sierra Dator, LCSW, explained that growing up in a digital landscape…
Adolescent Substance and Behavior Problems Using Systemic Approaches to Promote Harmony and Safety for the Whole Family
CIP’s Raising Healthy Families 2021-March 30, 2021 Adolescent Substance and Behavior Problems Using Systemic Approaches to Promote Harmony and Safety for the Whole Family – Kenneth Perlmutter, PhD
Raising Wise Girls: Helping Develop Self-Esteem in the Age of Social Media
CIP’s Raising Healthy Families 2021 – March 16, 2021 Raising Wise Girls: Helping Develop Self-Esteem in the Age of Social Media – Sierra Dator, LCSW
Raising Resilient Kids: Teaching Kids to Bounce Back from Stress and Difficulty
CIP’s Raising Healthy Families 2021 – March 9, 2021 Raising Resilient Kids: Teaching Kids to Bounce Back from Stress and Difficulty – Mark Edwards, LMFT
January 2021 Newsletter
Community Notes As we look back over this past, most difficult year, it is gratifying to see that while it has been a time of many challenges, it has been…
Best Protections: Helping Vulnerable Teens
Adolescence is a time of unique development, during which young people are learning to interact with the world in new ways. It is often a time of intense emotions, including…
The Rough Patch in Marriage: Working with Couples Psychoanalytically – Daphne de Marneffe, PhD – Part 1
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The Rough Patch in Marriage: Working with Couples Psychoanalytically – Daphne de Marneffe, PhD – Part 2
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CIP’s Raising Healthy Families With Mark Edwards, LMFT
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September 2020 Newsletter
Community Notes As we look ahead to our Raising Healthy Families Community Education Series, we are very pleased to offer such an exciting line-up of expert presentations on matters of…
Share your thoughts on coping with COVID-19 Shelter in Place
Recently New York Times columnist David Brooks* asked readers a favor. He asked them to describe how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting their mental health. He wrote, “ We’re all…
January 2020 Newsletter
Community Notes When we say that Community Institute for Psychotherapy holds the “safety-net” for Marin, what do we mean?
September 2019 Newsletter
2020 Community Education Events Announced We look forward to our third annual Raising Health Families Community Education Series taking place in March 2020. Once again co-hosted by the Marin County…
March 2019 Newsletter
A Busy Year: Looking Back on 2018 Mental health continues to be a major issue in our community, as it is throughout California and the nation. At CIP we are…
January 2019 Newsletter
Community Notes In recent months, the impact of mental health and illness has sparked a national dialogue. We at CIP welcome the opportunity to underscore the essential message that underlies…
September 2018 Newsletter
2019 Raising Healthy Families Topics Announced This coming spring, CIP and the Marin Office of Education will co-host our second Raising Healthy Families community education program. Presentations by noted Bay…
March 2018 Newsletter
How do we go about creating an inclusive community where differ- ences are valued amd respected? How can we respond to our children with intention and compassion? What can we…
January 2018 Newsletter
In the schools, we see unprecedented levels of serious mental disorders, including cutting and other self-harming behaviors. The schools with which we work have turned to us with new urgency,…
September 2017 Newsletter
On March 3, 2018, CIP will present Raising Healthy Families: Connection, Compassion, and Community, a day-long conference for parents, educators, professionals, and other community members. Co-hosted by the Marin County…
March 2017 Newsletter
Guest speaker Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Superintendent of Schools, spoke movingly about the importance of mental health services for families and individuals, from both her personal and professional experience.…
January 2017 Newsletter
For those dealing with the pain and distress of poor mental health, the path to healing may seem impossibly long. Yet a single, courageous step—a call to Community Institute for…
September 2016 Newsletter
In this issue of Community Notes, we are very pleased to introduce five new members of the CIP community: Administrative Manager Juli Walsh; Assistant Clinical Directors Galia Schechter, PsyD, and…
March 2016 Newsletter
CIP Board and staff attending the 23rd Annual Heart of Marin Awards Thursday, January 7, 2016, could not have been more proud and delighted when it was announced that CIP…
January 2016 Newsletter
When we say that CIP is a “safety net” for our community, what do we mean? CIP is here to help. Each year our quality, comprehensive mental health services enable…
March 2015 Newsletter
What does it take to make sure there are quality, accessible services available to enable troubled families to end conflict, struggling students to focus and learn, and adults to overcome…
January 2015 Newsletter
When difficult questions arise, Marin families and individuals in need turn to CIP for answers. It seems my husband and I never stop arguing. Why can’t we talk to each…
September 2014 Newsletter
We are pleased to announce openings for new clients interested in short- and long-term counseling and psychotherapy, thorough assessment, adult support and therapy groups, and psychological testing. Our comprehensive services…
March 2014 Newsletter
It was a Loving Spoonfuls first! Two returning challengers, chef Aaron Wright of The Tavern at Lark Creek and David Haydon of Il Davide Restaurant, came away with the first…
January 2014 Newsletter
Your gift can make the difference . . . Dear Friend, We are excited to share with you the many accomplishments* made possible through the support of community members like…
September 2013 Newsletter
At the start of the training year, CIP has openings for new clients interested in short- and long-term counseling and psychotherapy, adult support and therapy groups, and psychological testing. Our…
March 2013 Newsletter
On a bright and sunny afternoon, more than 300 foodies, friends and families flocked to the Mill Valley Community Center to enjoy CIP’s third annual Loving Spoonfuls:
January 2013 Newsletter
Day after day, CIP clinical staff carry out some of the most important work imaginable: replacing emotional pain and distress with healing and hope, changing lives for the better, and…
September 2012 Newsletter
In this newsletter we are pleased to introduce two outstanding clinicians to the CIP community, Mark Edwards, MS, LMFT, Assistant Clinical Directory, and Anne Khalifeh, PsyD, Director of our Eating…
June 2012 Newsletter
Sabrina Guthrie is the newest member of the CIP Board. Without wasting any time, Sabrina volunteered to serve as chair of CIP’s Annual Giving campaign. Many readers will recognize her…
March 2012 Newsletter
CIP’s Second Annual Loving Spoonfuls: Marin’s Soup and Dessert — and Appetizer — Challenge drew enthusiastic food lovers of all ages to the Mill Valley Community Center on Saturday, January…
September 2011 Newsletter
We are pleased to announce openings for new clients interested in short- and long-term counseling and psychotherapy, adult support and therapy groups, and psychological testing. Our comprehensive services for couples,…
June 2011 Newsletter
On a bright day in January, 13 restaurants and corporate contenders served up their best recipes for CIP’s First Annual Loving Spoonfuls, Marin’s Soup and Dessert Challenge fund raising benefit.…
March 2011 Newsletter
AND THE WINNERS ARE . . . The competition was fierce and the outcomes surprising at CIP’s first annual Loving Spoonfuls: Marin’s Soup and Dessert Challenge fund raiser held January…
September 2010 Newsletter
You won’t want to miss this fun and scrumptious CIP fund raising event in which restaurants, service groups, clubs, and corporations will chop and dice their way to compete in…
March 2010 Newsletter
Roll up! Roll up! Come join the fun and get back! as CIP’s 16th annual benefit celebration, Ticket to Ride, takes you back to the innocence of bygone days, for…
September 2009 Newsletter
On Saturday, November 7, 2009, CIP on behalf of the Marin Mental Health Alliance will present “Raising Healthy Teens: Overcoming the Mental Health Challenges of the Transition to Adulthood,” an…
March 2009 Newsletter
Grab your hat and your favorite dance partner and head on out to CIP’s fabulous Rock’n Rodeo fund raising event on May 2, 2009, from 4 to 8 pm. Novato’s…
January 2009 Newsletter
What if you could bring together a family torn apart by tragic loss? Or help a single mother overcome a childhood scarred by violence to become the nurturing parent she…
September 2008 Newsletter
Our 2008-2009 line-up of Seminars for Professionals, Study Groups, and Classes offers an exciting range of topics by outstanding clinicians, including attachment, divorce, neuroscience, internal family systems, Narrative-flavored therapy, and…
March 2008 Newsletter
Fasten your seatbelts for a great night out at CIP’s Rock’n Rendezvous on Saturday, May 3, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm. Put on your high-heeled sneakers and bebop on over…
January 2008 Newsletter
A CIP intern-therapist recalled the day the taxi driver picked him up at 330 Lincoln in San Rafael and asked if he worked at CIP. When he replied yes, the…
September 2007 Newsletter
It’s here! You’ll find this year’s line-up of our Seminars for Professionals, Study Groups, and Classes previewed on pages 4-6 of this newsletter. Demand will be high for these events,…
March 2007 Newsletter
You won’t want to miss a moment of CIP’s Thirteenth Annual Extraordinary Evening with the Arts! Our fun-filled program of music, fine food and wine, and auction excitement begins promptly…
January 2007 Newsletter
People come to therapy at CIP for many reasons, but what they want is very simple: to make tomorrow better than today. Tamara, mother of two, wants to begin a…
September 2006 Newsletter
Our 2006-2007 line-up of Seminars for Professionals, Study Groups, and Classes offers an exciting range of topics presented by outstanding clinicians.
September 2005 Newsletter
CIP’s Professional Development program, which aims to enhance professional development and create a vibrant and supportive network of professionals, is beginning its second year. Bay Area mental health professionals, registered…
March 2004 Newsletter
Widely known as the “Bad Boys of A Capella,” acclaimed vocal ensemble The EDLOS will headline CIP’s tenth annual Extraordinary Evening with the Arts on Sunday, May 2. Also appearing…
