Affiliated Clinical Services

03/05/2026

A Community Event is Coming Up!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: March 22, 1-4 PM

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭: Tween Empowerment Event for girls ages 9–13

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: The Tower Heritage Center in West Bend

Limited to 20 girls

The tween years are a turning point. Confidence can shift. Comparison can get louder. Friendships get more complicated.

G.L.O.W. (Girls who Lead with love, Own their strengths, and Welcome joy) is a one-day experience designed to boost confidence and self-esteem. This year's theme is "𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡: 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬." We're going to show the girls how small flips in the ways they think, speak to themselves, and treat others can completely change the way they feel and show up in the world.

We do this through:

🌟 Motivational & educational speakers

🌟 Breakout activities to anchor in take-aways and have fun

🌟 An intentional small-group setting where girls feel seen

For 10 girls, there is also an optional empowerment photography experience — to create meaningful artwork that serves as a daily reminder of who she is.

March 22 will be here quickly!

➡️ Save her a seat and register here: ps27photography.com/glow

03/03/2026

Happy March! There are many important topics to be aware of this month. If any of these are of interest for you, click on the website for links with more information.

Month

Self Harm Awareness Month

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Week

Sleep Awareness Week (Mar. 8-14)

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (Mar. 30-Apr. 5)

World Autism Awareness Week (Mar. 30-Apr. 5)

Day

Self-Injury Awareness Day (Mar. 1)

Zero Discrimination Day (Mar. 1)

Kick Butts Day (Mar. 18)

World Down Syndrome Day (Mar. 21)

World Bipolar Day (Mar. 30)

02/26/2026

Winter and the ever-changing weather can be hard for us, and it can affect our mood! ❄️

Read the pictures for tips on navigating winter blues and Seasonal Depression. The handout was written by therapist, Ryanne Wendt!

02/20/2026

📢 Workshop/Group Alert!

"Putting the Pieces Together" is a creative workshop that uses vision boards to identify your values and focus on the future.

The group is on Thursday afternoons from 3:30pm-4:45pm in the Hartford office starting on 3/26/26. This group is for high schoolers ages 14-18. See the flyer for more details and to join!

02/18/2026

📢 Workshop/Group Alert!

"ACT Through Your Values" is a psychoeducational workshop that uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you focus on your values and find direction in your life.

The group is on Thursday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm in the Hartford office starting on 3/12/26. This group is for adults 18+. See the flyer for more details and to join!

02/13/2026

📢 Workshop/Group Alert

The Diamond Hour is a psychoeducational workshop that uses diamond painting as a grounding, creative activity while also exploring processes of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

The group is on Friday afternoons from 3:30-5:00pm in the West Bend office starting on 3/13/26. See the flyer for more details and to join!

02/11/2026

February 10 is Safer Internet Day!

Safer Internet Day aims to create a safer and better internet where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.

Generative AI is becoming more widely used by kids, teens, and adults. There are risks and benefits to using it. It is important to be aware of what those are and how to use it effectively and safely.

Parents' Ultimate Guide to Generative AI: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/parents-ultimate-guide-to-generative-ai

Resources for Parents, Educators, and Community Members: https://safer.connectsafely.org/students/

Safer Internet Day USA website with more resources: https://safer.connectsafely.org/

Parents' Ultimate Guide to Generative AI - Learn more and get Common Sense Media's research-backed tips.

02/05/2026

We are excited to share that the first ACS Caseload Break Bowling Classic was a success! 🎳

Jake Hanus was the tournament winner, and Brooke Brockman won the "All you have to do is show up" door prize.

Staff better start practicing now. We look forward to the next one!

02/02/2026

January felt like the longest month, and now we can finally say it is February! There are many important topics to be aware of this month. If any of these are of interest for you, click on the website for links with more information.

Month

International Boost Self-Esteem Month

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Week

Random Acts of Kindness Week (Feb. 16-23)

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (Feb. 23-Feb. 29)

Day

Safer Internet Day (Feb. 10)

01/31/2026

⭐ Staff Spotlight ⭐

Please welcome a newer staff member, Marissa Matocky, LPC-IT!

She started her journey at ACS in January 2025. She works at the West Bend location. Marissa has a specific interest working with ages 14+ in couples, individuals, family, and group therapy. Special interests include couples counseling, individuals with type one diabetes, chronic illness, or any other major medical events/changes, relationship issues, postpartum depression or anxiety, perinatal mental health, and trauma.

We asked her a few questions to help you get to know her better 😊

How long have you been a therapist?

“I was licensed as a therapist in August 2024.”

What do you like about working at ACS?

“I love all of the opportunities there are to learn. I learn new things every day from both my clients and staff, and different trainings offered at ACS.”

What do you love about being a therapist?

“I love being a therapist and it is hard to pick one particular reason why. I really enjoy being a part of other people's healing journeys, and always having new information to learn.”

Marissa is currently accepting new clients! Contact ACS to inquire about services with her.

See the link for her bio: https://affiliatedclinical.com/2024/12/05/marissa-matocky-lpc-it/

01/23/2026

Now that you are aware of what habits you have and what you want to change, James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, shares his 5 step strategy to building habits:

1. Start with an incredibly small habit - pick a habit that is small enough that you don’t need motivation to do

2. Increase your habit in very small ways- start small and then gradually improve

3. As you build up, break habits into chunks- split up the task into smaller chunks so it seems more doable

4. When you slip, get back on track quickly- plan for failure and look at the potential obstacles/barriers, then get back to it ASAP. “You just need to be consistent, not perfect.”

5. Be patient. Stick to a pace you can sustain- you can make great progress if you are patient

Read this article or his book for more great tips!
https://jamesclear.com/habit-guide

01/21/2026

With the new year comes lots of talk about goals and resolutions. It is good to have goals to focus on. The hard part is figuring out what to focus on, following through, and then actually doing the work!

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, created a Habits Scorecard to help you become more aware of habits you have that you may overlook. The scorecard helps you rate the habits to increase your awareness.

Get the resource here:https://s3.amazonaws.com/jamesclear/Atomic+Habits/The+Habits+Scorecard.pdf