Winter 2016

In This Issue: New THRIVE Location | New Associate Chaplain | Report to the Community

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As the New Year begins it is a time to reflect on Brook Lane’saccomplishments of the last year. It was a year of growth formost of our programs from the hospital to the schools.

One of the most significant happenings was opening the newhospital wing last spring. This has allowed us to treat moreyoung people in need of hospitalization with the additional14 bed unit. The new wing also provided space toconsolidate all of our main campus outpatient services forchildren, adolescents and adults in the upper level of the newbuilding. Both the hospital and outpatient services utilize the new entrance wherethere is an abundance of parking and much improved accessible parking for thosewith mobility challenges.

The process of obtaining an outpatient therapy appointment was changedcompletely with the Rapid Access Program (RAP). RAP allows an individualseeking therapy services to be seen within 24 to 48 hours for an initial evaluationand then be scheduled for on-going outpatient therapy, if needed. We believe thequicker intervention with patients will then lead to fewer on-going sessionsneeded to work through any crisis.

The School Based Mental Health Services Program has been a very successfulgrant funded program which started by having a therapist in a few schools to seeany student for up to three free sessions. The grants have been expanded andthere is now a therapist at each middle and high school in Washington County,Maryland, for the current school year. We hope to expand into elementaryschools later this year. By having these evaluation and therapy services availableat the school, needed therapy is not delayed based on a parent’s ability to get anappointment for their child, coordinate out of school time for their child and gettime off work so they can provide transportation to the initial and on-goingsessions.

Brook Lane has enlarged our outpatient offices in Hagerstown and Frederick,Maryland, in response to growing requests for services in the area. At the NorthVillage Office in Hagerstown, more outpatient offices are being added to the

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Meet Debra Linton, M. Div.Debra Linton was hired as Brook Lane’s Associate Chaplain in October. She works atthe main campus several days a week.

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space that was vacated by the THRIVE Program. THRIVE moved a few doorsaway and is still in the North Village complex. Read more about THRIVE’s newlocation in this issue.

As Brook Lane enters its 67th year of providing mental health services to thecommunity, I would invite you to review our Report to the Community in thisedition of Pathways. I hope you will see how Brook Lane continues to work towardfulfilling our mission and the growing number of lives we touch.

I want to thank you for your continued interest and support of Brook Lane’s serviceto the community.

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How Connections HelpYour friend gets your joke. Your co-worker offers congrats. Your spouse hugs youhello. They are all helping you bust stress and boost well-being.

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The THRIVE Program hasMovedBy Curt Miller, Editor

The THRIVE Program began quite small in 2010 at our North VillageOffice. A grant from the Long Meadows Rotary Club provided neededequipment and sensory toys. Children showing signs of Autism would beseen to provide a clearer diagnosis and developan individualized treatment plan. Groupsessions were utilized for ongoing treatment.The model was very successful and the programexpanded to include children with other mentalhealth issues. Groups of 5-10 individuals,determined by diagnosis and age, address theirmental health, as well as emotional, educationaland social functioning. The THRIVE Programgrew to over 300 children and 27 groups by theearly summer of 2015. The program wascrowded and outgrew its space.

Brook Lane took the opportunity to leaseanother space at North Village for the THRIVEProgram. The site needed some demolition andreconfiguration to meet the program’s needs.Construction started in late summer and wascompleted in early November. THRIVEmoved to the new location a few doors to theright of its previous one in mid-November.

The THRIVE office suite has a largemultipurpose sensory room, space forOccupational and Speech Therapy, a smallkitchen, therapist offices, as well as its own waiting room and receptionist.The space has a soothing feel with the use of earth-tone colors and accentsof repurposed wood. The transition was smooth and the children areenjoying more room for groups and activities.

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Best Wishes to Our NewestRetireesBy Curt Miller, Editor

WILLIAM G. PRESCOTT, M.D.

Dr. William Prescott started working at Brook Lane in 1987 asthe Medical Director and remained in that role until 1996. Healso maintained an inpatient and outpatient practice. He treatedmany individuals in his 28 year career at Brook Lane.

During his time at Brook Lane, Dr. Prescott took a sabbaticaland served as a chief psychiatric consultant in New Zealand. Hewas also key in restarting ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) services at Brook Lane.

William G. Prescott, M.D. has received many awards and honors for hiscontributions to psychiatry. Among them are the Lifetime of Service Award fromthe Maryland Psychiatric Society in 2011 and the Distinguished Life Fellow Awardfrom the American Psychiatric Association in 2004.

Dr. Prescott shared, “My time at Brook Lane has been exceptionally meaningful tome. The friendships with staff and the opportunities to clinically serve patients forthe last 28 plus years have been very fulfilling.”

VIRGIE SMALL, CDM, CFPP

Virgie Small began her career at Brook Lane in 1984 as theDirector of Nutritional Services and remained in the positionfor 31 years. She is a Certified Dietary Manager and CertifiedFood Preparation Professional.

She held leadership roles in the Association of Nutrition &Foodservice Professionals including serving as a national boardmember, on the Maryland chapter’s board and as the chapter’s newsletter editorfor 20 years.

Virgie has seen many changes in Brook Lane’s Nutritional Services from servingpatient’s family style to cafeteria style, a number of kitchen renovations toaccommodate the increasing number of meals needed for growing programs andgreater emphasis on the nutritional needs of our patients.

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Relapse Prevention in Schizophrenia & Related Psychiatric Disorders

Presenter: Christoph U. Correll, MD, Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine

Jointly provided by the University of Cincinnati, Rockpointe and Brook Lane

WEDNESDAY EVENING, MARCH 9, 2016 BROOK LANE COMMUNITY ROOM

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (1 CEU/1 CME) 13121 Brook Lane(4:30 pm Check-in) Hagerstown, MD 21742Seminar Fee: $5.00

The Secret Addiction of Problem Gambling

Featuring: Jeffrey Beck, LCP, CCGC, JD, ABD, Clinical Director, Maryland Center ofExcellence on Problem Gambling.Gambling disorder is on the substance-related/addictive disorders spectrum because its behaviorsactivate the same reward systems as drugs of choice, and behavioral symptoms are relativelycomparable. This seminar will explore this highly co-occurring disorder and provide assessment,intervention and treatment strategies.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016 BROOK LANE COMMUNITY ROOM8:30 AM – 11:45 AM 13121 Brook Lane(8:00 a.m. Check-in & Continental Breakfast) Hagerstown, MD 21742Seminar Fee: $69.00

Functional Assessment & Interventions for Individuals with MentalHealth & Developmental Disabilities

Featuring: Larry Lipsitz, M.Ed.The unique challenges of working with individuals with the dual diagnosis of developmental disabilityand mental illness will be the focus of this training. Discussion will include functional assessment ofproblem behaviors, the interaction between the environment and behavior, and factors that reinforcepositive behaviors and redirect negative behaviors.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 BROOK LANE COMMUNITY ROOM8:30 AM – 11:45 AM 13121 Brook Lane(8:00 a.m. Check-in & Continental Breakfast) Hagerstown, MD 21742Seminar Fee: $69.00

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The New IQ? Understanding & Teaching Executive Function Skills

Featuring: Tracy Driscoll, LCSW-C; Upside Down OrganizationParticipants will learn what constitutes an executive function skill and learn the Top 7 Skills forSchool and Life Success. Practical tools for identifying and assessing executive function abilities inchildren/adolescents will be provided as well as age appropriate interventions.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 MOUNT ST. MARY’S8:30 AM – 3:45 PM FREDERICK CONFERENCE CENTER(8:00 am Check-in & Continental Breakfast) 5350 Spectrum DriveSeminar Fee: $109.00 Frederick, MD 21703

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SOCIAL WORKERS: Brook Lane Health Services isan approved sponsor of theMaryland Board of Social WorkExaminers for continuingeducation credits for licensedsocial workers in Maryland.Brook Lane solely isresponsible for all aspects ofthe program.

COUNSELORS: Brook Lane has beenapproved by NBCC as anApproved ContinuingEducation Provider, ACEP No.5452™. Programs that do notqualify for NBCC credit areclearly identified. Brook Lane issolely responsible for allaspects of the program. Partialcredit will not be awarded.

PSYCHOLOGISTS: The Maryland State Board ofExaminers for Psychologistswill accept continuingeducation hours provided byBrook Lane, an approved CEsponsor by the Maryland StateBoard of Social WorkExaminers.

OTHER PROFESSIONALS: A certificate of completionnoting the number ofeducational/contact hours forthe seminar will be provided toallow attendees to apply forcredit as an individual for theirspecific discipline.

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

Continuing Education CalendarHighlights for 2016Friday, February 26, 2016Functional Assessment & Interventions forIndividuals with Mental Health & DevelopmentalDisabilities8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Brook Lane Community Room

Tuesday, March 22, 2016The New IQ? Understanding & TeachingExecutive Function Skills8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.Mount St. Mary’s University FrederickConference Center

Wednesday, April 6, 2016Therapeutic Use of Miniatures in ClinicalPractice8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Brook Lane Community Room

Tuesday, April 19, 2016 28th Annual Child Welfare Workshop8:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.Hager Hall Conference Center

Friday, May 20, 2016 Trauma and Dissociative Disorders8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.Beaver Creek Country Club

Friday, June 3, 2016Prescription Drug Abuse8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Robinwood Professional Center

Wednesday, September 14, 2016Annual Ethical and Legal Issues Seminar8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Beaver Creek Country Club

Friday, October 14, 2016Working with Families to Manage AngerEffectively8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Beaver Creek Country Club

Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Sensory Processing Disorders: IntegratingAttachment and Trauma Therapy withSensory Integration8:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.Mount St. Mary’s University FrederickConference Center

Friday, December 2, 2016Women’s Mental Health: IncorporatingSpirituality & Expressive Art in theTherapeutic Process8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Brook Lane Community Room

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Debra Linton was hired as Brook Lane’s AssociateChaplain in October. She works at the main campusseveral days a week. In this part-time role, Pastor Debministers to patients individually and in groups.

She has served as the Senior Pastor for eight years atAraby United Methodist Church in Frederick,Maryland. Pastor Deb shared that her journey toministry was after a career in social work andcounseling. She felt the call to ministry through aquest to find her brother, who was institutionalized asan infant because of a profound developmentaldisorder. She eventually found her brother and soonafter reached the decision to go to seminary.

Pastor Deb received her Master ofDivinity Degree from Wesley Seminary inWashington, D.C. She also earned aMaster’s Degree in Counseling from WestVirginia University, Morgantown, WestVirginia and a Bachelor’s Degree in SocialWork from Radford College, Radford,Virginia.

She has three adult children and enjoysfamily time with them as well as hergolden retriever puppy. Some of herfavorite hobbies include flower gardeningand yoga.

Pastor Deb shared, “I am honored and privileged to be here,working with such a committed staff. I love being able to sharewith someone who may be in a vulnerable place in their life.”

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Meet Debra Linton, M. Div.By Curt Miller, Editor

“I am honored and privilegedto be here, working withsuch a committed staff. I

love being able to share withsomeone who may be in a

vulnerable place in their life.”

~ Pastor Debra Linton

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The Impossible is Possible with GodBy Pastor Ron Shank Ephesians 3:20-21

"Do you believe that God not only loves you,but knows where you are and what you’redoing every minute of the day? I certainly doafter an amazing experience I had several yearsago. At the time, I was driving on 1-75 nearDayton, Ohio, with my wife and children.We turned off the highway for a rest andrefreshment stop. My wife Barbara andchildren went into the restaurant. I suddenlyfelt the need to stretch my legs, so I went onahead saying I’d join them later.

I bought a soft drink, and as I walked towardsa Dairy Queen, a feeling of self-pityenshrouded my mind. I loved the Lord and myministry, but I felt drained, burdened. My cupwas empty. Suddenly, the impatient ringing ofa telephone nearby jarred me out of mydoldrums. It was coming from a phone boothat a service station on the corner. Wasn’tanyone going to answer the phone? Noise fromthe traffic flowing through the busy intersectionmust have drowned out the sound because theservice station attendant continued looking afterhis customers, oblivious to the ringing. 'Whydoesn’t somebody answer that phone?' Imuttered.

I began reasoning. It may be important.

What if it’s an emergency? Curiosity overcamemy indifference. I stepped inside the booth andpicked up the phone. 'Hello?' I said casuallyand took a big sip of my drink. "The operatorsaid: 'Long distance call for Ken Gaub.' "Myeyes widened, and I almost choked on a chunkof ice. Swallowing hard, I said, 'You’recrazy!' Then realizing I shouldn’t speak to anoperator like that, I added, 'This can’t be! Iwas walking down the road, not botheringanyone, and the phone was ringing... '

'Is Ken Gaub there?' the operator interrupted, 'Ihave a long distance call for him.' It took amoment to gain control of my babbling, but Ifinally replied, 'Yes, he is here.' Searching for apossible explanation, I wondered if I couldpossibly be on Candid Camera! Still shaken,perplexed, I asked, 'How in the world did youreach me here? I was walking down the road,the pay phone started ringing, and I justanswered it on chance. You can’t mean me.'

'Well,' the operator asked, 'Is Mr. Gaub thereor isn’t he?' "Yes, I am Ken Gaub," I said,finally convinced by the tone of her voice thatthe call was real. "Then I heard another voicesay, ‘Yes, that’s him, operator. That’s KenGaub.' "I listened dumbfounded to a strange

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I’d like to share the following story by Ken Gaub (a radio minister)because I believe it truly highlights our subject for this article. It is alittle long but very powerful!

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voice identify herself. 'I’m Millie fromHarrisburg, Pennsylvania. You don’t knowme, Mr. Gaub, but I’m desperate. Please helpme.'

'What can I do for you?' She began weeping.Finally she regained control and continued. 'Iwas about to commit suicide and had justfinished writing a note, when I began to prayand tell God I really didn’t want to do this.Then I suddenly remembered hearing you onthe radio and thought if I could just talk toyou, you could help me. I knew that wasimpossible because I didn’t know how to reachyou, I didn’t know anyone who could help mefind you. Then some numbers came to mymind, and I scribbled them down.'

At this point she began weeping again, and Iprayed silently for wisdom to help her. Shecontinued, 'I looked at the numbers andthought, "Wouldn’t it be wonderful if I had amiracle from God, and He has given me Ken’sphone number?" I decided to try calling it. Ican’t believe I’m talking to you. Are you inyour office in California?' I replied, 'Lady, Idon’t have an office in California. My officeis in Yakima, Washington.' "A littlesurprised, she asked, 'Oh really, then where areyou?' "'Don’t you know?' I responded. 'Youmade the call.' She explained, 'But I don’teven know what area I’m calling. I just dialedthe number that I had on this paper.' 'Ma’am,you won’t believe this, but I’m in a phonebooth in Dayton, Ohio!' 'Really?' sheexclaimed. 'Well, what are you doing there?'"I kidded her gently, 'Well, I’m answering the

phone. It was ringing as I walked by, so Ianswered it.'

Knowing this encounter could only have beenarranged by God, I began to counsel thewoman. As she told me of her despair andfrustration, the presence of the Holy Spiritflooded the phone booth giving me words of

wisdom beyond my ability. In a matter ofmoments, she prayed and met the One whowould lead her out of her situation into a newlife. I walked away from that telephone boothwith an electrifying sense of our HeavenlyFather’s concern for each of His children."

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' I WA S A B O U T T OC O M M I T S U I C I D E A N D

H A D J U S T F I N I S H E DW R I T I N G A N O T E , W H E N IB E G A N T O P R AY A N D T E L L

G O D I R E A L LY D I D N ’ TWA N T T O D O T H I S .

T H E N I S U D D E N LYR E M E M B E R E D H E A R I N G

Y O U O N T H E R A D I O A N DT H O U G H T I F I C O U L D

J U S T TA L K T O Y O U , Y O UC O U L D H E L P M E . '

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What were the astronomical odds ofthis happening? With all the millionsof phones and innumerablecombinations of numbers, only an all-knowing God could have caused thatwoman to call that number in thatphone booth at that moment in time.

Some people would say that isimpossible! I would saythat the Impossible ISALWAYS POSSIBLE withour God. I would like toremind each reader of thisarticle that all things arepossible for our God.

Ephesians 3:20 says “Nowunto him that is able to doexceeding abundantly above allthat we ask or think, accordingto the power that worketh in us”(KJV).

This is a culmination ofall that Paul has beensharing about God’slimitless provision for Hischildren. Paul gives thisgreat doxology, a song ofpraise, glory andexultation.

It is written as a Pyramid ofProgression of God’s enablement.

HE IS ABLE – meaning the power isresiding in Him – power in action

He is able TO DO – meaning toaccomplish, to bring it to pass

He is able to do EXCEEDING – meaningover or beyond, surprising, passing

He is able to do exceedingABUNDANTLY ABOVE – to aboundover whelmingly, super-abundant, overand above, more than enough

He is able to do exceedingabundantly above ALL THATWE ASK OR THINK -beyond our imagination, beyondour highest aspirations, beyondour biggest dreams.

There is no limit to what Godcan do according to this verse!

What are the impossiblesituations that you are facingtoday? I have good news foryou my friend: You don’thave to panic! You don’t haveto give up! You don’t have toclose your eyes to ignore theproblems and pretend thatthey do not exist because theIMPOSSIBLE is POSSIBLEwith our God! My goal is to

remind each of us of our God’sabilities, to excite you to imagine thepossibilities, and to give you a handleon how to face the impossible besidea God with whom nothing isimpossible.

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How Connections HelpFrom Mental Health America

YOUR FRIEND GETS YOUR JOKE. YOUR CO-WORKEROFFERS CONGRATS. YOUR SPOUSE HUGS YOU HELLO.THEY ARE ALL HELPING YOU BUST STRESS AND BOOSTWELL-BEING. Research points to the benefits of social connection:

• Increased happiness. In one compelling study, a key differencebetween very happy people and less-happy people was goodrelationships.

• Better health. Loneliness was associatedwith a higher risk of high bloodpressure in a recent study of olderpeople.

• A longer life. People with strong socialand community ties live longer.

Sometimes connection is a heart-to-heart,spill-it-all-out talk, but sometimes it's just alaugh-out-loud e-mail.

CREATING CONNECTIONSConnection happens when you get:

• Concrete help, such as having a friendpick your kids up from school.

• Emotional support, like hearingsomeone say, "I'm really sorry you'rehaving such a tough time."

• Perspective, like being reminded that even the moodiest teenagersgrow up.

• Advice, such as a suggestion to plan a weekly date with your wife.• Validation, like learning that other folks love reading train

schedules, too.

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DO YOU HAVE ENOUGHSUPPORT?One author called her support network her"pit crew," the people she could rely on to revher up. Ask yourself if you have at least afew friends or family members who:

• feel comfortable to be with.• give you a sense you could tell

them anything.• can help you solve problems.• make you feel valued.• take your concerns seriously.

MAKING FRIENDSIf you feel your current connections don'tprovide enough support, you can take steps toform new ones. Consider these suggestions:

• Enroll in a class that intrigues you.You'll know your classmatesalready share a common interest(and if you don't meet anyone, atleast you'll have boosted yourbrain).

• Join a book group, hiking club orother group. If you want to makeyour entry smoother, considercontacting the group's leader inadvance.

• Volunteer. Working togetherbuilds bonds, and helping othershas its own rewards.

• Reach out - a lot. Especially ifyou're in a completely new

situation, like starting college, youmay need to meet lots of peoplebefore finding some that suit you.

If extreme shyness or anxietyprevents you from making friends,working with a therapist might help.

STRENGTHENING YOURRELATIONSHIPSIf you want to get more out of therelationships you have, consider these steps:

• Make a list of the people you wantto contact regularly.

• Commit to a certain amount oftime together each day or week—without distracting technology.

• Listen really well. Repeat whatyou heard to make sure youunderstood.

• Ask for specific kinds of help.Even the best of friends can't readyour mind.

• Show how much you respect,support and appreciate yourfriends and family. You may thinkpositive thoughts, but sharingthem works wonders.

• Move out of relationships thatmake you feel unsafe, lower yourself-esteem or draw you intounhealthy habits.

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If you're in a troubled relationship, it paysto work on it. Experts say a badrelationship can hurt you even more than agood one can help you. If your relationshipis rocky, here are some suggestions:

• Take responsibility for your partin the problem.

• Stay constructive and proposesolutions.

• Consider how you might feel ifyou were the other person.

• Try to focus on what you valueabout the other person.

If disagreements get intense, remember tofight fair. Consider two great ways toreduce the heat:

• Avoid over-generalizing. Bewareof statements like, "You never payattention to me." Instead, makespecific requests like, "Could wespend an hour together soon?"

• Avoid finger-pointing. Instead ofblaming the other person, focuson how you feel with an "I"statement such as, "I feel upsetwhen you come home and justread the newspaper."

When appropriate, try to forgive - for yourown sake. Research shows that forgivingreduces tension, depression and anxiety. Ofcourse, letting go can be tough. Try to:

• Think about what stresses mighthave contributed to the otherperson's behavior.

• Contemplate what's good aboutthat person.

• Ask for an apology if that wouldhelp.

• Remember that forgiving doesn'tmean you're saying the behaviorwas acceptable.

If you are having trouble expressing your needs or getting themmet, consider individual or couples therapy.

Remember, humans are social animals: We crave feelingsupported, valued and connected.

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Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series that will focus on the Live Your Life WellCampaign and the importance of mental health.

Curt Miller, Editor

Our MissionTo help individuals improve their emotional and behavioralwell being through education and treatment.

Guiding PrinciplesOur service to the community is guided by principles drawnfrom the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. These principlesare vital to our existence and integrated throughout all levelsof 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.

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