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Articles, Intake Forms, and Other Resources
Every other month we email a newsletter to keep interested people abreast of new information in the field and in touch with our services. Newsletter content would include such things as brief articles on a wide variety of topics related to mental health for adults and children, information on groups and seminars running at that time, any free seminars we are aware of within the community, helpful links to resources, etc. (Your sign up will not be displayed publicly at all and the fact that you have made this inquiry will be kept confidential. Your name will not be shared with any other parties using mailing lists. You are under no obligation to participate in any new service by signing up on this mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time.) 
View past Newsletters & Groups information: - June 2008 Newsletter · Groups · Early Intervention · Summer Services · Red Flags - May 2008 Groups · Information on Groups and Seminars - April 2008 Newsletter · Groups · Health and Happiness Fair · Laughing for Your Health · Tips for Happy Roommates - March 2008 Groups · Information on Groups and Seminars - February 2008 Newsletter · Groups · 10 Tips for Motivation · Lifestyle Change · Relationship Success - February 2008 Groups · Information on Groups and Seminars - January 2008 · Information on groups and seminars - December 2007 · Our unique location · Groups and seminars · Helping children succeed in school Book Lists We have prepared lists of helpful books and resources for some of the most common mental health concerns that we treat. Please select a topic from the list below to view information and links to relevant literature. Dealing with Affairs and Infidelity Couples Career Change Depression Cutting Asperger's & Autism Links By providing links to these great web sites, Lepage Associates aims to deliver the best information for maintaining and improving your mental and physical health. Baby Boot Camp This innovative stroller-fitness program helps moms regain or enhance pre-pregnancy fitness levels and meet the physical challenges of parenting by emphasizing strength training in a supportive environment. Blast Wellness Blast is a state-of-the-art fitness facility for kids, located in Durham, NC. The wellness center is equipped with top of the line strength training machines, specially designed with kids in mind. Blast focuses on building the self esteem and confidence of youth, instilling healthy habits that support a balance between fun, fitness and nutrition. Separation & Divorce Articles The Role of Our Psychologists in Separation & Divorce: Ways We Can Help  Written by Tina Lepage, Psy.D. The issues in separation and divorce are complex, and men and women separating and divorcing have been seeking the help of psychologists for some time. Dr. Lepage outlines the variety of ways in which psychologists that specialize in relationships, families and children can help to make this process less stressful for everyone involved.The Unique Benefits of the Child Specialist in Separation & Divorce
Written by Tina Lepage, Psy.D. The issues in divorce can be many for people with children. The role of the child specialist is to help the parents with the vast array of child-centered issues, and to help the children to be heard in a healthy way. Dr. Lepage outlines the variety of ways in which child psychologists that specialize in divorce and children can help to make this process less stressful for everyone involved.The Collaborative Divorce Model: Lessening Conflict & Changing the Adversarial Face of Divorce Written by Tina Lepage, Psy.D. This article describes the collaborative divorce model as an alternative to the more adversarial traditional approach to divorce. You can also find additional information on our website on our Collaborative Divorce page.Tiered Approach to Parenting Plan Consults and Custody Evaluations Written by Tina Lepage, Psy.D. Dr. Lepage completed both her clinical master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation in the area of developing parenting plans, determining the highest quality protocol for assessing child and family needs and then addressing those needs in potential parenting arrangements. At Lepage Associates she went on to develop a unique, tiered approach to parenting plan consults and to custody evaluations which meets the information and cost needs of every family. This brief, one-page article outlines what is included in each tier, and also includes the costs.
The ABCs and 1,2,3s of Helping Children Through the Divorce Process Written by Tina Lepage, Psy.D. Dr. Lepage has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, parents, and children going through divorce. In this article she addresses the practical concerns of telling the children of the decision to divorce, transitioning a family into two households, and co-parenting effectively through developing a positive shared parenting relationship.Dealing with Divorce: 10 Tips To Protect Your Kids Written by Lepage Associates’ staff psychologist, based on doctoral dissertation on the effects of marital conflict and divorce on children and adolescents. Specifically, researcher determined the protective factors within the family and within the parent-child relationship that serve to reduce the stressfulness of marital conflict and divorce.Articles Related to Children/Teens & Parenting Promoting Positive Parenting: An Annotated Bibliography From the Family Matters section of the journal Pediatric Nursing, a list of books that encourage positive parenting.STAND UP: Stress & Depression Written by Alex Wise-Rankovic, M.S. This presentation designed for teenagers covers what stress is and what triggers it, the symptoms of depression and what to do about them, information on teen suicide and helping those at risk, how to feel happy and build resilience in oneself, and resources for further help.Resilience for Teens: Got Bounce? Written by American Psychological Association, this handout designed for teenagers describes the role of resileince in dealing with everyday problems, and provides 10 ways teens can build resilience in themselves.Internet Predators Written by Alex Wise-Rankovic, M.S. This article addresses the negative aspect of the Internet, that is, at least 20% of children using the Internet will be solicited for sex by an adult on line. Targeted at helping parents to shield their teen from sexual solicitation on line, Ms. Rankovic discusses ways parents can get involved. Teens will also find this information helpful themselves in learning how to more safely use the Internet and avoid adult predators.Get an A+ In “Back to School” Preparation Written by Lepage Associates’ staff psychologist, to provide numerous helpful hints to make the beginning of the school year go smoothly.Ask the Expert Series Written by Dr. Lepage and other Lepage Associates staff psychologists. A new series of brief answers written for a local newsletter for single parents who present the questions, these articles provide useful information on a variety of parenting topics, regardless of whether you are a single parent.Children and Body Image Written by Tina Lepage, Psy.D. Dr. Lepage answers questions from Carolina Parent magazine regarding concerns about the potential for negative body image issues among children and adolescents.Limits, Consequences, and Follow Through for Teen Substance Use Written jointly by Tina Lepage, Psy.D., Linda Hammock, LPC/CAC, and Lynne Johnston, LCSW, as part of a series on teens and substance abuse written for a local newspaper. Dr. Lepage, Ms. Hammock and Ms. Johnston discuss how parents can handle the inevitability of their teen being offered drugs and/or alcohol at some point.Early Intervention in Teen Substance Use: Noticing Red Flags, Clarifying the Problem, and Preventing Further Use Written by Tina Lepage, Psy.D. In this article Dr. Lepage discusses early intervention as a prevention method. People too quickly think that they have missed the opportunity for “prevention” once a teen uses. Yet, there is still the opportunity to prevent continued use, to make this something that happened one time or a few times versus something that turns into an on-going substance use and abuse problem.Healthy Lifestyle Articles So You Want a Healthier Lifestyle: Are You Ready to Make a Change? Written by Rhonda Karg, Ph.D. Dr. Karg is an expert in motivational interviewing for health behaviors and preventable illnesses (exercise, healthy eating, medication compliance, alcohol moderation, quitting smoking; obesity, diabetes, asthma, etc.). In this article she distinguishes between desire to change and motivation to change, and provides a brief rating scale for you to determine your current readiness for change and need for assistance.Forensic Psychology Articles Psychological Forensic Evaluations (Download as Word Document) Written by Katrina Kuzyszyn-Jones, Psy.D. In this article, Dr. Kuzyszyn-Jones discusses what to look for in a forensic psychological evaluation. She distinguishes between different types of evaluations and how a psychologist can be helpful in criminal legal cases.Intake Forms Initial Appointment Forms for Clinical Services / Therapy & Evaluation You may download these forms, which are done in Word, should you wish to familiarize yourself with them before your first appointment. Forms include our mental health services agreement, description of educational and psychological testing, the NC Notice related to confidentiality, and our consent to release information form. It will save time in your first appointment if you print and fill in the appropriate forms, and bring them with you, rather than filling them out during your appointment.Initial Appointment Forms for Divorce Services You may download these forms, which are done in Word, should you wish to familiarize yourself with them before your first appointment. Forms include our divorce consultant services agreement which covers all non-custody divorce services (i.e., communication consultant, child specialist, co-parenting consultant, etc.), custody evaluation services agreement which covers both parenting plan consults and custody evaluations, consent to release information for custody evaluation, and the NC Notice related to confidentiality. It will save time in your first appointment if you print and fill in the appropriate forms, and bring them with you, rather than filling them out during your appointment.Initial Appointment Forms for Business Services You may download this form, which is done in Word, should you wish to familiarize yourself with it before your first appointment. It will save time in your first appointment if you print and fill in this form, and bring it with you, rather than filling it out during your appointment. The form included is out services agreement for employers within the workplace, which includes executive coaching, conflict mediation and resolution, consulting for organizational planning, personal and professional growth seminars, and informational talks. |
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