IN THIS ISSUE

Spring 2011

The Newsletter of Brook Lane

Scoops andWickets FamilyFun DayPage 9

Stone Brook Mardi GrasPage 14

Also Inside: Continuing Education Calendar • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Month but mental healthawareness is important 365 days a year. Since opening our doors in 1949, BrookLane has been a mental health resource for the community throughout theseasons, offering education and treatment. It is our hope that those we serve willbe able to learn more about maintaining good mental health and be able to applyit in their daily lives.

At a recent strategic planning session with our Board of Directors and LeadershipTeam, a major topic was the significant growth several of our programs haveexperienced over the past year and the strain that growth has placed on ourfacilities and staff. We are humbled that so many in the community are seekingour services, and we are undertaking several expansion projects to more quicklyaccommodate the requests for service.

The current plan for our North Village outpatient clinic is to expand the space toadd six to eight offices by sometime this fall. In Frederick, we have outgrown theoutpatient offices in less than a year and we are exploring options for a newlocation with construction starting sometime this summer. We have securedadditional space at Laurel Hall School in Frederick to respond to an increasingstudent population and their need for more room. Part of the new space will beused to open a program new to the Frederick market. We currently offer a Child& Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program on the main campus but this fall, forthe first time, we plan to open a similar program in Frederick. These are just a fewof the expansion plans in process to respond to the increasing demand for services.

While these new expansions will create capacity for additional services, BrookLane would be unable to provide care without our dedicated staff. Mental HealthMonth gives us an opportunity to recognize our faithful and dedicated employeesfor their part in helping Brook Lane fulfill its mission to the community. Each ofour 325 staff members are presented with a gift and special events are plannedthroughout the month. It is an opportunity to honor each person for their role incarrying out the mission, vision and guiding principles of Brook Lane as wecontinue our dedication to service. Thanks to everyone reading this Pathways for yourinterest in mental health and your support of Brook Lane.

Table ofContents

Employee News .............................................................. 1From our Chaplain ...................................................... 2-3In the Community ............................................................ 4Development News ............................................ 5, 8-9, 14Continuing Education .................................................. 6-7Health News ............................................................ 10-11Pastor's Corner ........................................................ 12-13Brook Lane News ............................................................ 15 From the Archives .......................................................... 16

A M E S S A G E F R O M O U R C E O

R. Lynn Rushing

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Congratulations 2010 AwardRecipients Helmut Prager Award forClinical ExcellencePeter Thuahnai, Direct Care Worker and Team Lead atStone Bridge, was honored as the recipient of the 2010Helmut Prager Award for Clinical Excellence at BrookLane’s Employee Celebration on March 26, 2011. Theaward is presented annually to a clinician who displaysoutstanding clinical skills and has consistentlydemonstrated our mission and guiding principles.

Peter began working at Brook Lane in 1998. He isdescribed as compassionate and understanding with theresidents and positive and professional with his peers. He has consistently gone aboveand beyond the call of duty. Peter is identified as the “go to” person for staff andresidents. One of those who nominated him stated, “Peter is the most respected,trusted and well liked employee at Stone Bridge.”

Congratulations, Peter and thank you for your dedication to Brook Lane!

MVP AwardThe MVP award honors an employee who consistentlyexcels in demonstrating our Mission, Vision and GuidingPrinciples. Mike Rhoderick, Groundskeeper in theMaintenance Department, was honored as the 2010 MVPAward recipient at Brook Lane’s Employee Celebration.

Mike has been a valued employee since 2004 and in hisposition he interacts with staff all around the campus.The comments about him are consistent---concerned forothers, courteous, respectful, generous, loyal, open,honest and above board. Mike is dedicated to his job andno task is too great or too small. He takes pride in hiswork and enjoys working with volunteers who come to work on the grounds or inother areas. Mike shares generously within and outside Brook Lane.

Congratulations, Mike and thank you for your commitment and enthusiasm!

The story of the prodigal son’s return is the story of God’s love forhuman beings, and the nature of the father’s love in the story of theprodigal is the motive behind Jesus giving His life for you and me. Inthe story of the prodigal son, Jesus emphasizes God the Father’s love.

I will share thoughts on key versesof the parable. I would suggestthat you turn to Luke 15 in yourBible and have it handy as youread this article.

Luke 15: 11-12 – What did thisrequest really mean? In this timeperiod and culture, to make thisrequest was as if to say, “I want youto die.” In making the request, theson is asking for the right todispose of the inheritanceimmediately. Normally the fatherwould make use of his own moneyuntil his death. So to make therequest is the equivalent of saying,“I wish you were dead.”

Luke 15:13 – The prodigalchooses to get as far away from hisfather as he can, “to a far country.”Then he wasted his inheritance.Notice the scripture says “wasted”instead of used. The young maninvolves himself in bad behaviorand bad decisions.

Luke 15: 14-16 – The prodigal’s money runs out and a great economichardship begins. The prodigal looks for employment and finds it byfeeding pigs, a thing no self-respecting Jew would think of doing. Evenwith the job, the prodigal is unable to meet his needs. He becomeshungry and is so low that he begins to crave the pig’s food to fill hisempty stomach.

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A Fathers LoveBy Pastor Ron Shank

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But the father said to hisservants, ‘Quick! Bring thebest robe and put it onhim. Put a ring on hisfinger and sandals on hisfeet. Bring the fattenedcalf and kill it. Let’s have afeast and celebrate. Forthis son of mine was deadand is alive again; he waslost and is found.

(Luke 15: 22-24)

Luke 15: 17-20 – “When he came tohis senses” means that in the end theyoung man realizes he has beenfoolish. He realizes that his fatherhad been quite amazing in hisattitude about the “share of theestate.” He sees that he has pursueda wrong course and been at fault. Hemakes up a speech, anticipating areturn to home. He feels it would bewrong of him to expect to be treatedas a son so he decides he will ask foremployment, making it quite clearthat he knows he has no claim tosonship.

Luke 15:20 –The parableteaches that Godthe Father is bothpatient and activeat the same time.The father seesthe son “while hewas still a longway off.” Why?Because the fatheris watching from the rooftop. He hasprobably developed a habit oflooking with longing for his son’sreturn. So he spends many hourswatching and waiting. This is alsotrue of God the Father who loves usand longs for a relationship with us.The father in this parable runs withhaste and full of compassion towelcome his son home.

Luke 15: 22-24 – As quoted earlier,a celebration, an extra specialcelebration marked by the killing of afattened calf. This is an indication ofthe heavenly Father’s joy, a joy that isrepeated over each lost child thatreturns to a restored fellowship withtheir heavenly Father. To think ofGod’s delight, of God’s extreme joyover each returning sinner, seemsinconceivable. Yet it is true.

This parable ends in a celebration. Itends in joy, joy that mirrors what

constantlyerupts in thepresence of theangels when asinner returnsto God. Thefather in theparablecelebrates hisson’s return.And that sonknows the joyof being loved

undeservedly. Without a single wordof rebuke for the past, the fatherpours out his love for the son, andexpresses his joy that what was losthas been found.

Today we can each be assured ofGod’s relentless love for us, that Henot only waits patiently for us toreturn to Him, but waits with alonging, ready to run and welcome usback with joy.

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““BEHOLD WHATMANNER OF LOVE THE

FATHER HASBESTOWED UPON USTHAT WE SHOULD BE

CALLED THECHILDREN OF GOD

( 1 J O H N 3 : 1 K J V )

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Presentation at Parkway Elementary SchoolOn February 7, 2011, Susan Corley, LCSW-C, spoke on Anxiety Disorders inChildren at Parkway Elementary School in Frederick, Maryland. The event wasorganized for parents by the Parent Teacher Organization at the school.

Personality Disorders Seminars a SuccessBrook Lane’s 2011 continuing education calendar began with a three-part series onPersonality Disorders presented by Brook Lane staff members. On February 25,Angela Dumitrache, M.D. and Lynn Dutrow, LCPC, presented Cluster A:Personality Disorders: Paranoid, Schizoid and Schizotypal to 66 mental health careprofessionals from our community. Cluster B: Personality Disorders: Borderline,Antisocial, Histrionic and Narcissistic was presented on March 25 by Jude Boyer-Patrick, M.D. and Tamara Huff, LCPC. The response to the seminar was so greatthat a second session was arranged. In total, 85 attended the cluster B seminars.The final seminar in the series, Cluster C: Avoidant, Dependent and Obsessive-compulsive, presented by Ken Saad, EdD, LCPC and Kate Byers, LCPC, roundedout the series with 60 attendees.

EMU Students Visit Main CampusOn March 18, 2011, nine psychology students accompanied by Professor JudyMullet from Eastern Mennonite University visited Brook Lane. The group washosted by Lynn Rushing, CEO and Curt Miller, Director of Public Relations, andfocused on Brook Lane’s programs and services. Following lunch in the HunsbergerRoom, the group enjoyed a tour of the campus.

Chaplain Shank Presents at Black RockChurch of the Brethren On May 1, 2011, Pastor Ron Shank visited Black Rock Church of the Brethren nearGlenville, Pennsylvania as a speaker for their Adult Sunday School Class. The topicwas Mental Illness and Religion. There were over 50 members attending thepresentation.

Speakers Bureau Available Brook Lane can provide speakers for groups, clubs, civic organizations, churches,etc. Presenters are available on a wide variety of mental health issues and BrookLane in general or specific programs. To request a speaker, discuss a presentation orarrange a campus tour, contact Curt Miller, Director of Public Relations 301-733-0331 ext. 228 or curt.miller@brooklane.org.

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Stone Brook FurnishingCampaignby Kay Hoffman, CFRE

Brook Lane is excited about the opening of Stone Brook! This new program willprovide an alternative placement for adolescent girls who have had difficulty inobtaining permanence in their lives. Housed in our Stone Bridge building, this eightbed unit will host young ladies ages 13 – 18 for six to eight months. During that timeeach individual will receive services tailored to address specific problematic behaviors,family dynamics and available community supports.

Each young lady will have an individual bedroom to call her own. We are currentlyworking on refurbishing each room to make them welcoming and attractive to ateenager. We visualize warm colors, fun teenage posters, clean and well maintainedfurnishings and pretty linens. A dining area for collective homework assignments,meals and crafts will be beneficial to all. Current television, games and movies willmake the area more homelike and desirable.

A furnishing campaign is being conducted to provide new draperies, linens, furnitureand appliances. If you are interested in helping, call Kay at 301.733.0331 ext. 272.

2011CONTINUINGEDUCATIONCALENDAR

Friday, June 24PTSD: Addressing ProfoundPsychological Trauma and TBIIn Collaboration withWestern Maryland Hospital CenterWestern Maryland Hospital

Monday, August 22Battling the BullyIn Collaboration withWashington County Public SchoolsNorth Hagerstown High School

Friday, September 9 & 23Ethical Issues: Keeping Clinical,Ethical, and Legal Balance in Childand Adolescent TreatmentBrook Lane Community Room

Friday, October 28Therapeutic Treatment of AdultChildren of Alcoholics Brook Lane Community Room

Friday, November 18Integrating Faith in ClinicalCounselingBrook Lane Community Room

Friday, December 9Child and Adolescent Grief: Coping with the HolidaysIn Collaboration withHospice of Washington CountyBrook Lane Community Room

PTSD: Addressing PsychologicalTrauma and TraumaticBrain Injury in MilitaryService and Veterans

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Center for Deployment and Psychology,Department of Defense

FRIDAY, JUNE 24, 20118:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.(Check-in: 8:00 am)WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER

1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, 2ND FLOOR

HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742Seminar Fee: $69.00

Co-provided by Brook Lane and WesternMaryland Hospital Center This program isfunded in part by the William B. and SylviaA. Hunsberger Fund - 6 CEUs.

Military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan haveheightened our awareness of post-traumatic stressdisorder (PTSD) and other behavioral difficultiesassociated with exposure to profound traumatic events.Recognizing this as a significant mental health issuefor military service members, the Department ofDefense formed the Center for Deployment andPsychology (CDP) in 2006 to better fulfill unmetdeployment-related behavioral health needs. The CDPhas developed a series of training experiences to preparemental health professionals to work with Servicemembers and others affected by PTSD and otherdifficulties related to combat deployments. This willdiscuss the military culture and stress associated withdeployment and the military’s approach and treatmentmethodology for PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI). While the work of the CDP is focused on themilitary, the principles, techniques and treatmentstrategies apply to a variety of patient populations.

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Heather Higgins, LCSW-CThe Upside Down Organization

MONDAY, AUGUST 22, 20118:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. (Check-in 7:30 am)NORTH HAGERSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

AUDITORIUM

1200 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742Seminar Fee: $ 49.00

A Collaboration between Brook Laneand Washington County Public Schools -4 CEUs.

Bullying has become a significant concern asstudents with physical or cognitive advantagesintimidate and exploit their more vulnerableclassmates, often with sophistication and discreetnessthat makes it difficult for adults to observe andintervene. This seminar will examine bullyingthrough the lens of cognitive neuroscience providing anew perspective and an alternative set of tools tomanage these perplexing behaviors.

SOCIAL WORKERS Brook Lane Health Services is anapproved sponsor of the Maryland Boardof Social Work Examiners for continuingeducation credits for licensed socialworkers in Maryland. Brook Lane solely isresponsible for all aspects of the program.

COUNSELORSBrook Lane Health Services is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider(ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approvedclock hours for events that meet NBCCrequirements. Brook Lane solely isresponsible for all aspects of the program.

OTHER PROFESSIONALSA certificate of completion noting thenumber of educational/contact hours forthe seminar will be provided to allowattendees to apply for credit as anindividual for their specific discipline.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Battling the Bully:Brain Inspired Responsesto Bullying

J. Emmet Burke, PhD, JD Clinical Director – Brook Lane

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 OR

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 20118:30 a.m. - 11:45 pm (Check-in 8:00 am)BROOK LANE CAMPUS

COMMUNITY ROOM

Seminar Fee: $ 45.00

This program will provide 3 hours ofcontinuing education in ethics, law,professional conduct and risk managementto satisfy Maryland licensure requirements.

From the moment a child is in your professional care,and with every clinical decision you make, you arebalancing clinical, ethical and legal obligations to thechild, his/her parents and to the state of Maryland.Professional roles and responsibilities become even morecomplex for children and adolescents who are in thejuvenile justice or social service system or whosedivorced parents have joint legal custody.

Ethical Issues: Keeping Clinical, Ethicaland Legal Balance inTreating Children andAdolescents

C O N T I N U I N G E D U C A T I O N

Visit www.brooklane.org for more information and registration.

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Long Meadows RotaryChocolate, Cheese, WineTasting and Auction benefitsBrook Laneby Kay Hoffman, CFRE

In lieu of The Wicket Affair Garden Partythis year, we supported theHagerstown Long Meadows RotaryChocolate, Cheese and Wine TastingEvent. Long Meadows Rotary hasmade a huge commitment to supportour work with autistic children.Because of their generosity, we arenow working with over 60 autisticchildren and their families.

The event was held on Sunday, May1st from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.poolside at the Clarion Inn. Ticketsincluded five tastings each ofchocolate, cheese and wine.Additional tastings were available forpurchase. A silent auction was heldwith two tables of fun items and alive auction began at 4:30.

Donated items included a one weekstay at a luxury resort, a pool party,an original Clyde Roberts painting,box seats and parking pass to theWashington Nationals, gift cards torestaurants and a one day catch &release fly fishing trip. A portion ofthe proceeds will support autismservices at Brook Lane.

THANK YOU

HAGERSTOWN

LONG MEADOWS

ROTARY CLUB!

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The 6th Annual Scoops &Wickets Family Fun Dayby Kay Hoffman, CFRE

On Saturday, June 11th Brook Lane will hold its 6th Annual Scoops & Wickets Fun

Day on the main campus. The day will feature children’s games, a moon bounce,

petting zoo, bocce ball, croquet, silent and live auction. Food will be available at old

fashion prices and of course we will have ice cream. Come join the fun from 9:30 a.m.

to 1:00 p.m. and support autism services at Brook Lane.

P H O T O S F R O MT H E 2 0 1 0 S C O O P SA N D W I C K E T SF A M I L Y F U N D A Y .

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Post-Traumatic StressDisorderBy Krista Woolcock, RNC, BSN

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a form of anxiety thatcan occur after seeing, experiencing or living through a life-threatening event. This traumatic event may be military combat,terrorist attack, natural disaster, car accident, or physical or sexualassault as an adult or a child. Afterthe trauma, many survivors feel theirlives have changed. A world thatseemed safe and good suddenly seemsunpredictable and dangerous.

It is normal to feel many emotionsafter a traumatic experience, such asdistress, fear, guilt, helplessness,shame and anger. These feelingsusually subside, but sometimes theydo not go away. If they persist formore than a month, the person mayhave PTSD.

The main treatments for people withPTSD are “talk therapy” orpsychotherapy, medications or acombination of the two. Dependingon the person, treatment may includefamily therapy and/or group therapy.Psychotherapy means talking with amental health professional to treat amental illness. There are differenttypes of psychotherapy that can help;some types may aim directly for thePTSD symptoms. Other therapiesmay focus on family, social or work-related problems. A psychiatrist mayprescribe certain antidepressant medications, such as, selectiveserotonin reuptake inhibitors or (SSRIs). These lower anxiety anddepression and help relieve other PTSD symptoms.

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Symptoms of PTSD may appear right after thetrauma or a short time later. The symptomsmay come and go over a long period of time.

• Re-experiencing the trauma - an individual may have flashbacks tothe event, nightmares that recall the trauma, repeated thinkingfocused on the event and may get upset easily if something triggers amemory of the trauma

• Emotional numbing - a person may avoid people, places or situationsthat could remind them of the trauma. They may no longer beengaged in family activities or lose interest in hobbies. The personmay feel disconnected from the world around them.

• Anxiety symptoms - this may include insomnia or fear of sleepingbecause of nightmares, poor concentration, irritability and feelingconstantly “on guard” and unable to relax. These symptoms make itdifficult to complete daily tasks.

• Physical symptoms - these may include headaches, stomach pain,gastro-intestinal upset, muscle cramps, chest pain and panic attacks(feeling intense fear, shortness of breath, dizziness, sweating and apounding heart).

Recovery from PTSD takes time and is an ongoing process. There are healthysteps in the recovery process, such as, connecting with friends and family,exercising, getting plenty of rest, journaling, limiting caffeine, refraining fromdrugs and alcohol, and helping others. Individuals need to acknowledge theirfeelings and understand they are not to blame for what happened in their lives.The memories will not go away, however a person can learn to manage theirresponse and the feelings that come with the memories.

If you know someone with PTSD, the most important thing you can do is to helpthem find the proper diagnosis and treatment. Emotional support, understanding,patience, and encouragement are the key elements for recovery. Never ignorecomments of self-harm. These comments need to be shared with a therapist ordoctor. It may be difficult to take the first step to ask for help or talk with yourdoctor, yet with treatment you can get better and it is worth it.

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The Leader and His Prayer Life By Pastor Ron Shank

There is no greater challenge in the lifeof a Christian leader to set an examplethan in the area of his personal prayerlife. Not only is the exampleimportant, but a true spiritual leadermust understand that, apart from theempowering that happens throughprayer, their human efforts will alwaysbe fruitless.

It is a strange paradox that prayerpresents. We understand the joy,power, and value of prayer, while at thesame time struggling to make it apriority of our lives. We see in scripturethe admonitions and example of prayer,but in spite of all this, too often we failto pray.

For the supreme example of a life ofprayer, we as leaders naturally turn tothe life of the Lord Himself. He notonly set an example by His teachingsbut through His practice as well. Ifprayer could have been forgotten aboutin any person’s life, surely it would havebeen in that of the sinless Son of Man.If for a leader prayer was unnecessary orunreasonable, we would naturallyexpect it to be omitted from our Lord’slife. On the contrary, it was thedominant feature of His life.

Christ used to spend nights in prayer(Luke 6:12). He often rose a greatwhile before day in order to haveunbroken communion with His Father(Mark 1:35). The great crises of His

life and ministry were preceded byspecial prayer (Luke 5:16), “Hewithdrew himself into the desert andprayed,” a statement that indicated aregular habit. Both by word andexample, He impressed upon Hisdisciples the importance of solitude inprayer (Mark 6:46). To the leader giventhe responsibility for selectingpersonnel for specific spiritualresponsibilities, the example of the Lordin His choice of His disciples is veryinstructive.

So, for the spiritual leader, prayer is notonly a necessity as exemplified throughthe life of our Lord Jesus, but it is themeans from which God can work.

Since leadership is the ability to moveand influence people, the spiritualleader will be wise to learn the mosteffective way of doing this. One of themost frequently quoted of HudsonTaylor’s statements is his expression ofconviction that “it is impossible to movemen, through God, but by prayeralone.” In the course of his missionarycareer, he demonstrated this truth athousand times. Men are difficultobjects to move. It is much easier topray for physical needs than forsituations which involve the moving orchanging of human hearts. It is in suchsituations that the leader must rely onthe power of prayer to move humanhearts in the direction which he

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believes God is leading and commithimself to praying for such amovement.

In prayer, we deal directly with Godand only in a secondary sense withmen and women. The goal of prayeris getting the ear of God. Prayerinfluences men by influencing Godto influence them. It is not theprayer that moves men, but the Godto whom we pray. To move men, theleader must be able to move God, forHe has made it clear that He movesin response to the prayer of arighteous man. If a scheming Jacobcould be given “power with God andwith men,” then isn’t it possible that aspiritual leader who cries out to Godwith the same passion andrelationship can enjoy the samepower?

E. M. Bounds in speaking of greatleaders of the Bible has stated: “Theywere not leaders because of brilliancyof thought, because they wereexhaustless in resources, because oftheir magnificent culture or nativeendowment, but because, by thepower of prayer, they couldcommand the power of God.”

What is your prayer life as a spiritualleader? Is it a prayer life of example?Is it a prayer life of power to moveGod to move men? To be thespiritual leaders God has called us tobe, we must be men and women ofprayer!

F O R P A S T O R S

A Day ofConversationWould you enjoy just spending a daywith your peers, discussing a book,sharing lunch, spending time in prayerand conversation? Brook Lane wouldlike to invite you to participate in “A Dayof Conversation” to be held on ourcampus. The date is set for Tuesday,September 20, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Inthe morning our conversation will focuson the book “Dinner with a PerfectStranger” by David Gregory. It confrontsissues of unfulfilled longings, spiritualuncertainties, and anger with God.Lunch will be served at noon and in theafternoon we will spend time in prayerfor each other and for our ministries. Ifyou are interested in being a part of thisday, please contact Pastor Ron Shank,301-733-0331 X136, by July 15, 2011.Space will be limited – don’t miss out ona great opportunity to spend a day ofspiritual refreshing. I look forward tohearing from you. Blessings!

Pastors at Brook LanePastors are welcome at Brook Lane.Patients enjoy having their pastor visit.Visiting hours at the hospital are 6:30 –8:30 p.m. daily. If you need to visit atanother time, you may by calling thenurse’s station for an appointment. Theneed for confidentiality requires that weask for a patient’s ID number before weoffer any information. If you need help onthese or other matters about Brook Lane,please contact Pastor Ron Shank, 301-733-0331 X136. Please visitwww.brooklane.org and click on the tab“Support For Pastors” near the top forinformation on our offerings to pastors.

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Stone BrookFundraiserby Sue Graff, RN, BSN

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The foyer ofBulls & BearsRestaurant indowntownHagerstown wastransformed intoa New Orleansstreet fair on Thursday, March 3, for aMardi Gras fundraiser for our newStone Brook program.Approximately 50 people enjoyed anevening of gourmet food and festivedécor. The event raisedapproximately $700, which will beused toward refurnishing the formerboy’s unit at Stone Bridge.

Thanks to everyone who supported this event!

F O R Y O U R H E A L T H

Tips to HelpManageStress• Get enough sleep

• Manage your time wisely

• Work out anger

• Eat right

• Talk out problems

• Take breaks

• Believe in yourself

• Imagine a favorable outcome

• Develop interests

• Team up with a friend

• Be a volunteer

• Exercise

• Have a hobby

• Meditate

• Breath deeply

• Make time for yourself

• Think positive

• Beware of drugs & alcohol

• Take a brisk walk

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B R O O K L A N E N E W S

William G. Prescott, M.D.Receives Lifetime of ServiceAwardby Curt E. Miller, Editor

The Maryland Psychiatric Society honored Dr. William G.Prescott with the 2011 Maryland Psychiatric SocietyLifetime of Service Award on April 29, 2011, at its annualmeeting. The award is given annually to a senior MPSmember who has shown a consistent, career-long patternof unwavering dedication, commitment, and leadership tothe organization. Other qualities to be considered includesignificant contributions to the mental health of ourcommunity through clinical work, teaching, administration,or research. Dr. Prescott is the twelfth recipient.

Dr. Prescott has been on the medical staff at Brook Lane since 1987.He is an adult outpatient psychiatrist and is board certified by the American Board ofPsychiatry & Neurology in General Psychiatry with added qualifications for GeriatricPsychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Administrative Psychiatry andElectro-convulsive Therapy.

Congratulations, Dr. Prescott!

Krista Woolcock, RN, BSNAttains Psychiatric NursingCertificationby Curt E. Miller, Editor

In 2009, Krista Woolcock, RN, investigated what was needed to pursue her PsychiatricNursing Certification. She had well over the two years needed in the field, 2,000hours of experience and 30 hours of continuing education credits. Last September, shestarted studies to review her clinical knowledge and by December applied for the examand was accepted. Krista sat for the test on May 23, 2011, and is now KristaWoolcock, RNC, BSN.

Congratulations, Krista Woolcock on achieving your goal!

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June 1978

The photo above was taken at an event in the Dining Hall in June 1978. Some ofthe staff identified in the photo are (back row left to right) Mark Lannon, LesFaulkenstein and Chip Verdier, (middle row) Carole Hopkins, Vangie Myers, BarbMullenix, Rachel Lindsay and Irene Buhrman. The others are not identified. If yourecognize them, please contact Curt Miller.

The photo above was shared by Randy and Jan Kurtz of Hampstead, Maryland. Theyworked at Brook Lane in the 1970’s. Randy photographed many events and people atBrook Lane. Thank you to Randy and Jan for sharing photos with Brook Lane.

Do you have a Brook Lane photo or slides that you’d like to share? If so, contact Curt Miller at 301-733-0331 ext. 228 or email curt.miller@brooklane.org.

And the winner is . . .The winner of the $50 Walmart Gift Card drawing is Vicki Robinson ofHagerstown. Her name was drawn from all the entries in our Pathways Survey fromthe last issue. Congratulations to Vicki and thank you to everyone that took time toshare their feedback about our newsletter. We appreciate it!

~Curt Miller, Editor

Our MissionTo help individuals improve their emotional and behavioral

well being through education and treatment.

Guiding PrinciplesOur service to the community is guided by principles drawn from the life

and ministry of Jesus Christ. These principles are vital to our existence and integrated throughout all levels of the organization.

Integrity: Serving others in an ethical, honest and sincere manner.Compassion: Demonstrating concern for others.Service: Responding to the needs of others ahead of our own.Stewardship: Using our resources responsibly. Excellence: Committing to high standards of quality and performance.Respect: Treating everyone with dignity and worth.

VisionA healthier community strengthened by comprehensive behavioral health services.

RAY GEIGLEY, CHAIR

MICHAEL GARDNER, VICE CHAIR

CINDY PELLEGRINO, SECRETARY

KENNETH GRABER, TREASURER

Board of Directors

For more information or to make a referral, contact our Admissions Office:13218 Brook Lane Drive • P.O. Box 1945 • Hagerstown, MD 21742

301-733-0330 or 1-800-342-2992 • www.brooklane.orgA Not-for-Profit Organization Serving the Region Since 1949

Brook Lane is affiliated with

CLAIR BAKER, JR.DAVID BAKER

RONALD BOWER

LORRAINE EBY

ROGER ESHLEMAN

ERIC HENDERSON

ZONYA GOOD

DORTHA NEIL

ROBERT NITZELL, D.D.S.MARJORIE POLING

DAVID WAMPLER, M.D.

NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGE

PAIDHAGERSTOWN, MD

21740PERMIT NO. 548

Brook LaneP.O. Box 194513218 Brook Lane DriveHagerstown, MD 21742

www.brooklane.org

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Outpatient Treatment for people of all ages

Short-term Hospitalization for people of all ages

Partial Hospitalization Program for children and adolescents

Partial Hospitalization Program for Senior Adults

Laurel Hall School special education programHagerstown and Frederick

Residential Services for children and adolescentsStone Bridge Respite Care and Stone Brook Group Home