Turning Leaf Counseling

03/01/2026

This is something that is happening everywhere. It is happening here. Please talk to your children and make sure they are taking safety precautions.

Parents & kids - protect your social accounts from strangers. Scammers and abusers are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create and share sexually explicit images of children, sometimes by “nudifying” photos found on social media. The Internet Watch Foundation has warned this is a serious and growing problem. Their first October 2023 study found over 20,000 AI-generated images on a dark-web forum in one month, with more than 3,000 depicting criminal child sexual abuse.

A recent local case shows how real this threat is: a Barnes County (North Dakota) man admitted he used AI to create n**e photos and videos of teenage girls from images he took off their Instagram accounts and was sentenced for possessing CSAM. https://ow.ly/YYPP50YmATv

Quick steps parents & kids can take right now:
• Make accounts private and regularly review your followers/friends. Don’t accept requests from strangers.
• Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) and use unique, strong passwords.
• Disable location tagging/geotags on posts and photos.
• Limit what you share: avoid full-name + school + routine + home photos in public posts. Treat profile photos and school-uniform pics as sensitive.
• Teach kids never to DM or share images with people they don’t know. Screenshots can be manipulated or used to create fake/AI images.
• If someone asks for sexual images or tries to coerce a child - block, preserve screenshots, and report to the platform and local authorities immediately.
• Check privacy settings on apps used by your kids (review them together) and keep apps/OS updated.

Why this matters: AI tools are making fake-but-realistic sexual images easier to create and spread, overwhelming safety systems and retraumatizing victims. Experts and news outlets are raising alarms and urging stronger detection and legal action.

If you see suspicious activity or think a child’s image has been used, report it to the platform, your local police, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). Share this post to help parents and kids in your community stay safer.

09/26/2025

Today was Donna’s last day in the office. I have had the privilege of working with her in different capacities for the past 18 years. I am so very grateful for her time and support. I wish her the very best as she fully embraces her retirement.

07/09/2025

This warms my heart. Dr. Dorr was my mentor and supervisor for more than 7 years. Her impact on my career was profound. It is truly amazing that her legacy is able to live on. I have no doubt she is proud of this contribution.

The Abbey Aum Foundation was born from a deep desire to uplift those in need - whether through access to education, spiritual support, care for animals, or simply helping people meet their most basic human needs. At the heart of this mission was Dr. Kay Dorr, a beloved psychologist who served the Glasgow community for over 40 years. Dr. Dorr believed fiercely that no one could truly thrive - mentally, emotionally or physically - without first having their essential needs met. She dedicated her life to ensuring that dignity and support were never out of reach for anyone, and she championed empowering our community to care for its own residents.

In honoring her legacy, the Abbey Aum Foundation is proud to donate $50,000 to the Valley Community Emergency Food Bank building fund - knowing, without a doubt, that Dr. Dorr would be smiling.

Glasgow Courier, BS Central/BS Buzz, Kltz Glasgow

04/28/2025

With all the misinformation out there I wanted everyone to know that 988 is still up and operational. I called myself a few minutes ago and was told that the service has not been shut down. Please take care and if you need 988 services please reach out.

11/28/2024

Jay was a fellow therapist at EMCMHC and our paths continued to cross at professional events and on the golf course. Rest in peace Jay.

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08/12/2024

A friendly reminder. With school starting back many people will want to change their appointment times. Please call in or email me with your or your child’s preferred new time.

If you have been considering therapy and would like to make an appointment, I have openings for new clients as well.

To all area students, I hope you have a great 2024-25 school year. ✏️ 🍎 📚

06/11/2024

04/27/2024

Spread the word!!!

07/11/2023

My email was hacked! I am not sending out emails to see if you shop at Amazon!

04/18/2022

Today marks 13 years since passing my licensing exam. This got me thinking about the shortage of licensed therapists in Eastern Montana. If this is something you have considered pursuing or you know of someone who may be interested in pursuing a career in counseling, I would be more than willing to answer questions and share what I have learned along the way. Or if you are already licensed and are thinking of utilizing your skills in Eastern Montana and want to chat about living and working in this area give me a call. I would love to answer any questions you might have.

08/25/2021

It’s back to school time. I want to wish all of my clients, past and present, a great 2021-2022 school year.