Michelle Hirsh, LCSW

This on-going therapy group is for adolescents experiencing depression.  This therapeutic group will focus on identifying depressive symptoms, peer and school pressures, as well as improving communication and relationships with parents.

The group will also include developing coping strategies, stress management, relaxation techniques, decision-making, challenging negative thoughts and beliefs, conflict resolution skills and relationship issues (dating).  Adolescents will have the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgmental atmosphere with peers  who are also working to manage depression.

 
Cal Huizenga, MSE, CSAC

A thorough assessment is provided of the adolescents’ alcohol/drug and mental health issues. Both parents and the adolescent are involved in this process, and a determination will be made of what, if any, treatment is most appropriate. This assessment process may include drug testing.

 
Theoni Calvert, Psy.D.

This ongoing therapy group is intended for adolescents experiencing anxiety associated with academics demands, peer/relationship pressures, and parental expectations. Participants will learn how to understand the difference between healthy anxiety and anxiety that interferes with optimal performance in school and other life goals. Participants will receive education about the symptoms of anxiety and develop practical coping skills.

 
Linda Evenson Reed, MS, LMFT

This group for adults meets for 8 weeks on Tuesday evenings. This group will help participants examine emotional triggers and relationship issues that lead to compulsive over-eating and explore strategies for dealing with feelings in healthier ways. Each participant will develop a personal plan with goals for the development of healthier habits and lifestyle. The group will not require participants to weigh-in or to follow a prescribed food plan. It may serve as an adjunct to working with a nutritionalist or in a structured weight loss program. An individual assessment is required prior to group participation.

 
Cal Huizenga, MSE, CSAC

Participants will receive education on alcohol and other drug use, abuse and dependency, as well as the bio-psychosocial aspects of alcohol and drug abuse/addiction.  Participants’ individual use/abuse will be evaluated and they will be given feedback regarding any further recommendations, i.e. community support, treatment, etc.

 
Cal Huizenga, MSE, CSAC

For adolescents who need more structure than is provided through Primary Treatment. The adolescent will attend sessions at least twice per week, with family sessions also held on a weekly basis. An educational component is included. On-site drug testing will be provided.

 
Cal Huizenga, MSE, CSAC

Patients attend treatment three to five times per week, based on need.  Treatment schedule provides structure to support sobriety and/or address the denial system of the chemically dependent patient with the level of intensity needed.  As patients progress by identifying their chemical dependency issues and become stable in their sobriety, aftercare groups are available to continue supporting the recovery process.  Focus of aftercare is developing sober coping skills and maintaining a sober lifestyle (including a sober support system).

 
Scott Allen, Psy.D.

This program will help participants understand the behaviors, thinking patterns, and emotions they use to deal with frustration that often results in inappropriate anger and domestic violence.  Types of therapy to be used include RET, reality, behavior modification, and transactional analysis.

 
Jeff Figgatt, M.B.A., Psy.D.

This 10-week group sequence employs the model developed in the widely acclaimed Rebuilding: When Your Relationship Ends text and workbook. “Moving On” is open to men and women who are seeking clarity, understanding and encouragement in the midst of the difficult challenges of divorce.

 
John Wirkus, CSAC, ICS, AODA Director
Cal Huizenga, MSE, CSAC

(Days, Evenings, or Saturday)
Group and education sessions for treatment of alcohol or other drug abuse/dependence.  The focus of treatment is helping patients identify chemical abuse and dependency concepts as they apply to them and developing motivations to lead an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle.  As treatment progresses, patients develop sober coping skills and lifestyles (including sober support systems).

 
Cal Huizenga, MSE, CSAC 

For adolescents who abuse alcohol and/or other drugs. Primary treatment involves meeting once per week, either individual or group, for 12 weeks. There may also be follow-up sessions to monitor progress and abstinence. This treatment includes an educational component. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged. On-site drug testing is available.

 
John Wirkus, CSAC, ICS, AODA Director

A group specifically designed for professionals in recovery from alcohol or other drug abuse. Criteria include a desire to remain chemical free and improve the quality of one’s life.

 
John Wirkus, CSAC, ICS, AODA Director 

The focus of therapy is identifying relapse issues, developing sober coping skills, and addressing recovery issues to enhance quality of life.  Patients who can benefit from this treatment include both relapse prone patients and those in recovery who fear relapse or want to improve the quality of their sobriety.  Treatment is provided primarily in a group setting with appropriate educational sessions provided that address relapse or recovery issues.  Relapse prevention treatment is also available in individual therapy sessions if requested.

 
Cal Huizenga, MSE, CSAC

For adolescents who abuse alcohol and/or other drugs, but do not meet criteria for primary treatment. The process consists of 8 sessions or less and includes education regarding the effects of alcohol and drugs. Parental involvement is encouraged.

 
Cal Huizenga, MSE, CSAC 

Group or individual sessions for adults who abuse alcohol and/or other drugs and who do not meet criteria for primary outpatient treatment, i.e., they are at an earlier stage of abuse. This program includes 8 group or individual sessions, as well as education regarding the effects of alcohol/drugs. Family therapy is available as needed.

 
Cal Huizenga, MSE, CSAC 

This eight session American Lung Association Program is specially designed to help teens quit tobacco (smoking or chewing).

 
Karen Bowersox, Ph.D., LPC

This group is open to women of all stages of recovery from chemical dependency.  It provides feedback, education, and support relating to alcohol/drug issues.  This group also addresses the complicated issues that often get in the way of the women’s recovery; i.e., low self-esteem, lack of assertiveness skills, shame/guilt, PTSD, etc.

 
Pam Jenks, CSAC

(Evenings/Weekends)
Participants will receive education on alcohol and other drug use, abuse and dependency, as well as the bio-psychosocial aspects of alcohol and other drug abuse/addiction. Participants’ individual use/abuse will be evaluated and they will be given feedback regarding any further recommendations, i.e. community support, treatment, etc..

 
Pam Jenks, CSAC

(Evenings)
For adolescents who need more structure than is provided through Primary Treatment. The adolescent will attend sessions at least twice per week, with family sessions also held on a weekly basis. An educational component is included. On-site drug testing will be provided.

 
Pam Jenks, CSAC

(Evenings & Saturdays)
Patients attend treatment three to five times per week, based on need.  Treatment schedule provides structure to support sobriety and/or address the denial system of the chemically dependent patient with the level of intensity needed.  As patients progress by identifying their chemical dependency issues and become stable in their sobriety, aftercare groups are available to continue supporting the recovery process.  Focus of aftercare is developing sober coping skills and lifestyles (including sober support systems).

 
Pam Jenks, CSAC

(Evenings)
For adolescents who abuse alcohol and/or other drugs. Primary treatment involves meeting once per week, either individual or group, for 12 weeks. There may also be follow-up sessions to monitor progress and abstinence. This treatment includes an educational component. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged. On-site drug testing is available.

 
Pam Jenks, CSAC

(Days, Evenings, or Saturday)
Group and education sessions for treatment of alcohol or other drug abuse/dependence.  The focus of treatment is to help patients identify chemical dependency concepts as they apply to them and develop motivations to lead an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle.  As treatment progresses, patients develop sober coping skills and lifestyles (including sober support systems).

 
Pam Jenks, CSAC

(Days, Evenings)
The focus of therapy is to identify relapse issues, develop sober coping skills, and address recovery issues to enhance the quality of life.  Patients who can benefit from this treatment include both relapse prone patients and those in recovery who fear relapse or want to improve the quality of their sobriety.  Treatment is provided primarily in a group setting with appropriate educational sessions provided that address relapse or recovery issues.  Relapse prevention treatment is also available in individual therapy sessions if requested.

 
“OWI Group” heading, clicks to this description: “Jefferson Thursday Evening Group for OWIs. This is a group for adults who have been referred due to receiving an OWI. The group is structured and provides education and the development of a drivers safety plan. The average length of time in the group is from 8 to 12 sessions. Some people in the group determine that they have a chemical abuse or dependency problem and they are provided treatment options as well.

Contact Rita Brafford, LCSW, SAC at (262) 542-3255 Ext. 315.
 

 
Lisa Blaeser, LCSW, SAC

For adolescents who abuse drugs and/or alcohol. The focus of treatment is helping adolescents to identify negative consequences of use and develop motivation and skills to lead an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle.

 
Cheryl Rugg, LCSW, CSAC, ICS

Participants will receive education on alcohol and other drug use, abuse and dependency, as well as the bio-psychosocial aspects of alcohol and other drug abuse/addiction. Participants’ individual use/abuse will be evaluated and they will be given feedback regarding any further recommendations, i.e. community support, treatment, etc.

 
Darlene Piekarek, Ph.D., LPC

This group intervention is designed to help children who are struggling with excessive worries, fears, and anxieties. Through a kid-friendly cognitive-behavioral approach, children will learn to develop greater self-understanding, new problem-solving skills, relaxation strategies, and other techniques to help them effectively cope with their anxieties.

 
Cheryl Rugg, LCSW, CSAC, ICS

(Days, Evenings)
Group and education sessions for treatment of alcohol or other drug abuse/dependence.  The focus of treatment is helping patients identify chemical abuse and dependency concepts as they apply to them and developing motivations to lead an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle.  As treatment progresses, patients develop sober coping skills and lifestyles (including sober support systems).

 
Cheryl Rugg, LCSW, CSAC, ICS

The focus of therapy is identifying relapse issues, developing sober coping skills, and addressing recovery issues to enhance quality of life.  Patients who can benefit from this treatment include both relapse prone patients and those in recovery who fear relapse or want to improve the quality of their sobriety.  Treatment is provided primarily in a group setting with appropriate educational sessions provided that address relapse or recovery issues.  Relapse prevention treatment is also available in individual therapy sessions if requested.

 
Sandra Adams, LCSW, CSAC, ICS

(Wednesdays 4pm to 5:30pm)
A therapy group for adults struggling with issues related to emotional regulation, self harm behaviors, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, substance abuse and more.

 
Lyn Rhodes, LCSW, CMFT

This program is designed for anyone who values having and keeping alive a primary love relationship.  This is an excellent group for couples who are engaged to be married or in any stage of marriage.  This program was developed by Dr. Pat Love and will use IMAGO Education “Love Lessons.”  Each lesson is followed by a discussion, self-reflection, and corrective experience.  Participants will learn practical skills to begin applying immediately to enhance their relationships.

 
Ed Cohen, LCSW

Man To Man is a structured and supportive group in which participants explore such issues as personal identity, relationships and intimacy, their family legacy, and adaptation to changing societal and familial roles.  During the ten-week group sequence, men help each other to work through problems, grow, and gain greater control over their lives.

 
Oconomowoc Tuesday Evening Group for OWIs. This is a group for adults who have been referred due to receiving an OWI. The group is structured and provides education and the development of a drivers safety plan. The average length of time in the group is from 8 to 12 sessions. Some people in the group determine that they have a chemical abuse or dependency problem and they are provided treatment options as well.

Contact Rita Brafford, LCSW, SAC at (262) 542-3255 Ext. 315.
 

 
A Common Situation
Many adoptive parents are struggling to understand why their child seems unattached to them regardless of their devoted love and efforts to meet their child’s needs.  Before becoming parents, most people believe that their strong love for and commitment to their child will carry them through the challenges of parenting.  But in the case of attachment problems, typical parenting techniques applied in a loving home are usually not enough.

Our Goal
Professionals from Cornerstone’s Center for Attachment work on an outpatient basis with families dealing with the challenges of a poorly attached child or a child diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD).  Working together with the family, staff members blend effective diagnosis, education, treatment and support into strategies that really work and make a difference in the life of each child.

Progress Through Understanding
The Center for Attachment is helping families put their lives back together every day.  We understand how emotionally devastating living with a poorly attached child can be for the whole family.  Children with attachment problems often have experienced some kind of trauma.  The trauma and the subsequent anxiety have resulted in a fear of attaching to even the most loving, nurturing parents.  This anxiety may manifest itself as an irrational need on the child’s part to be in control to avoid the risk of being hurt.

Progress Through Effective Parenting: Our Treatment Philosophy
Success is possible when parents become active, confident participants in the healing of their child’s attachment problems.  Our Parent Training Program is designed to teach parents how to help their children accept the love and guidance they so desperately need yet fight so hard to avoid.  Parents learn how to stop the power struggles that occupy so much of their daily existence.  As the battles for control wane, renewed energy is available for creating a more positive connection with the child.

Progress Involves the Entire Family
The Center for Attachment offers resources for all family members coping with the emotional roller coaster of life with a poorly attached child.  Family relationships are enhanced through such services as:

• Evaluation and diagnosis by a treatment team with expertise in attachment problems

• Parent Training Program

• Family therapy focused on understanding the child’s trauma and helping him or her heal

• School consultation and assistance with IEP development

• Neuro-training (biofeedback) to ease anxiety/attention concerns

• Psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring

• Parent groups

• Sibling groups

• It’s Your Choice: A Group for Teens

• Fun and Focus: A group for mothers and children to foster bonding

• Weekend and intensive day-long workshops on understanding attachment problems

• Adult Reactive Attachment Disorder services

• Pre-adoption counseling services with a special focus on international/special needs adoption

Progress Paved by Experienced Professionals
The Center for Attachment staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers experienced and trained to work with children who have attachment problems.  The team is especially skilled in diagnosing and treating beyond initial symptoms, helping children understand their own unique life stories.

Center staff members are under the direction of Ray Kinney, M.S.  Ray has more than twenty years experience in treating children and families, working for nearly a decade with families who have a child with attachment problems.  He is a frequent presenter on the topic of Reactive Attachment Disorder.  He and his wife are the parents of four children, two of whom were adopted from Russia.  For more information, contact Ray Kinney at 262-542-3255 Ext.100 or by email at raywk2003@yahoo.com.

 
Julie Allard, LPC, CSAC

A thorough assessment of an adolescent alcohol/drug and mental health issues including drug testing is provided. Both parents and adolescent are involved in this process. Feedback regarding any further recommendation will be given.

 
Julie Allard, LPC, CSAC

(Days, Evenings)
Participants will receive education on alcohol and other drug use, abuse and dependency, as well as the bio-psychosocial aspects of alcohol and other drug abuse/addiction.  Participants’ individual use/abuse will be evaluated and they will be given feedback regarding any further recommendations, i.e. community support, treatment, etc.

 
Ed Cohen, LCSW

Man To Man is a structured and supportive group in which participants explore such issues as personal identity, relationships and intimacy, their family legacy, and adaptation to changing societal and familial roles.  During the ten week group sequence, men help each other to work through problems, grow, and gain greater control over their lives.

 
Julie Allard, LPC, CSAC
Pauline Lapp, MS, LPC

For adolescents who abuse drugs and/or alcohol. The focus of treatment is helping adolescents identify negative consequences of use. Other areas to be addressed include anger management, peer pressure, self-esteem and family issues. Teens are aided in developing skills to maintain an alcohol substance free lifestyle.

 
Julie Allard, LPC, CSAC

For adolescents who abuse alcohol and/or other drugs. Primary treatment involves individual meetings once per week. Treatment includes a strong education component. Parental involvement is strong encouraged. On site drug testing is available.

 
Julie Allard, LPC, CSAC

(Days, Evenings)
Group and education sessions for the treatment of alcohol or other drug abuse/dependence.  The focus of treatment is helping patients identify chemical abuse and dependency concepts as they apply to them and developing motivations to lead an alcohol/drug-free lifestyle.  As treatment progresses, patients develop sober coping skills and lifestyles (including sober support systems).

 
Julie Allard, LPC, CSAC

(Days, Evenings)
Group or individual sessions for adults who abuse alcohol and/or other drugs and who do not meet criteria for primary outpatient treatment, i.e., they are at an earlier stage of abuse. This program includes 8 group or individual sessions, as well as education regarding the effects of alcohol/drugs. Family therapy is available as needed.

 
Sue Schramka, Psy.D.

The social skills training groups are designed for children ages 7-18 with Asperger’s Disorder and/or social-communication problems that are affecting the quality of interpersonal relationships.  The goals of the groups include increasing social awareness, understanding others peoples’ perspective, and understanding the impact of their own behavior on the impressions that other people form of them.

 
Pamela Bilodeau, LPC
Lyn Rhodes, LCSW, LMFT 

STRATS is a psycho-educational training program for primary caregivers such as adoptive parents, foster parents, biological parents, and respite care providers.  This training includes the “how to” in proactive therapeutic parenting with creative strategies that work and an in depth understanding of the needs of highly demanding children.

 
Maureen Donahue,  LPC, CSAC

This program will offer insights to chemical dependency issues such as symptoms, patterns of use, stages of addiction, and how chemical abuse and dependency affects family members as well as the individual abusing chemicals.  This program will also address the process of recovery, tools to recovery and outside support available.

 
Maureen Donahue, LPC, CSAC

This group is designed to aid women in identifying areas in which women struggle setting limits, saying no, and expressing their thoughts and feelings in effective ways.  The goals of this group are to help decrease depression and anxiety, to help increase a sense of control over their lives, and to gain support from other women.  The group is based on the book “Boundaries” by J. Townsend and H. Cloud.

 
Maureen Donahue,  LPC, CSAC

This group is designed to help teens identify destructive thinking and behavioral patterns and offers insight to members as to how to cope with distressing events, feelings and issues in their lives.  The focus of the group will be effective problem identification and solving skills, anger management, assertiveness training, and communication skills.

 
Maureen Donahue,  LPC, CSAC

The purpose of this program is to serve youth who are or may have abused alcohol and/or drugs or come from homes where addiction or abuse of alcohol and/or drugs may be present.  This group aids teens in gaining insight to the stages of addiction and abuse and to identify how substance use can have negative impact on their life.  We will also address coping skills to remain substance free.