West Des Moines Center for Psychotherapy - WDMCP

09/09/2024

One month mark! I still have spots left for my upcoming Autism workshop on October 3-4th. You can learn more and register at: www.drdanah.com/upcomingevents . I’ll share my learning objectives and some pictures in the comments.
Title: Understanding your Neurodivergent Client: Autism Spectrum
Date/Time: October 3rd – 8:30 – 4:30 & October 4th – 8:30 – 12:00
Location: Raccoon River Nature Lodge in WDM
Continuing Education: 10 CE’s provided – Approved for NBCC Credit!
Cost: $569 for two day training – lunch provided on Thursday; breakfast provided on Friday

My workshop is designed for mental health providers who want to better understand and recognize autism traits and how neurodivergence shows up in their clients’ lives. The focus of the workshop is to go beyond the DSM-V-TR diagnostic criteria, and illuminate autism from a neurodiversity affirming lens. We will also explore how autism intersects with other diagnoses you work with and action steps as a therapist.

I hope to see you there! If you have any questions about the workshop, you can also email me at: danah@wdmcounseling.com.

understanding neurodivergence Upcoming Events UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEURODIVERGENt client: AUTISM SPECTRUM 2-Day interactive WORKSHOP FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS Thursday October 3rd & Friday October 4th 2024Registration Deadline: Friday September 6, 2024 REGISTER TODAY Workshop Details: When: Thursday...

03/29/2022

There's not too much time left to get registered if you'd like to join Dr. Cora in her next virtual series on how to have tough conversations.
https://ernstcoachingconsulting.com/events/

03/11/2022

Cora will be co-leading this virtual series mid March through mid April. If you would like to develop skills to help you engage in hard conversations, this workshop is for you! https://ernstcoachingconsulting.com/events/

02/14/2021

For those who are eligible for vaccines, a recently created page is available for people struggling to find Covid-19 vaccine availability in Iowa. Check it out for direct links straight to the various appointment websites around the state.

🔗 https://iowa-vaccine-updates-2021.mailchimpsites.com

PLEASE NOTE: this website is not an endorsement, paid partnership or affiliation with any of the brands, products or locations mentioned*

Intended only to help navigate through the Iowa vaccine distribution channels, primarily through the private sector pharmacies. For official state information, please visit https://idph.iowa.gov/

01/20/2021

12/31/2020

As we close out one of the most trying years in history, we wish to give you all a helpful guide for anxiety reducing strategies to help protect you from the overwhelming effects of Covid-19 anxiety. Wishing you a healthy new year with more hope and enjoyment in the year to come!
WDMCP Staff

We invite you to read Ken's latest ADAA COVID-19 blog post: Flatten the Fear with Facts: What is an Appropriate Level of COVID-19 Worry and the St

12/08/2020

A few kind reminders as we head into winter.

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10/28/2020

Are you wondering how to talk to your children about racial disparity and white privilege? Barbie can help! This is a lovely resource for parents and Barbie fans. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3588901721188812

09/10/2020

September is su***de prevention month. Here is a helpful post we found. Both ...And: 

09/04/2020

A beautiful thought on grief https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEpeKdHHBPK/?igshid=ndap04t9xolk

08/30/2020

Surge capacity might explain what you're feeling (or not feeling) right now. We're in this together.

Here’s how to pull yourself out of despair and live your life

08/10/2020

This article provides useful examples of how to talk to your children about police brutality and racist hate crimes.

This resource provides thoughts and guidelines for talking about the complex issues of racism and equality in age-appropriate ways with children aged two to five years of age.