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Psynergy Programs Prepares for CARF Accreditation
Psynergy Programs, Inc. was represented at the CARF International 2009 Summer Institute, which occurred this year from July 24 through July 26 in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1966, The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a private organization that promotes quality rehabilitation services worldwide. CARF has established high standards for organizations to use as guidelines in developing and offering quality services to consumers. CARF accredited organizations are able to demonstrate that the programs and services they provide are state-of-the-art, meet internationally recognized standards of excellence and are effective in helping individuals to achieve their personal goals and chosen outcomes. Psynergy Programs is pursing CARF accreditation to provide clientele with the utmost assurance that our organization is committed to excellence, quality care, and consumer satisfaction.
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You're Invited to Family Connections On July 13
Join us 5:30 - 7:30 at the Transitional Living Center
We'll be exploring strategies to successfully transition individuals from locked settings back into community life. RSVP 408-456-8280 ext 11
Family Connections May Meeting Set
Join us Saturday May 8
11:30 - 1:30 p.m. at Nueva Vista for:
MEET THE DOCTOR, MEET THE NURSE.
To RSVP, call Jean: 408-465-8287
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and talk with two of the most influential caregivers in your family member’s daily life:
Dr. Jeffrey Buenjemia, Psynergy’s Medical Director, and
Jane Wong, Director of Medication Services
This is your chance to ask questions concerning medications, side effects, and what new medications are coming. Anything you want to know about medications, or have concerns about, please ask. We’ll meet at Nueva Vista for our program, fellowship and a picnic lunch to enjoy the wonderful Central Coast spring weather.
New Skills Group: Balanced Living using DBT
Rachelle Townsend, MFTI will be sharing her DBT training and experience with the residents and staff. Nueva Vista has started a new skills group called Balanced Living that teaches clients the concepts of Marsha Linehan's Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). In these groups, clients will learn Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Distress Tolerance Skills.
The View is Changing at Cielo Vista!
This is an exciting plan for Cielo Vista. A team of landscapers and architects were employed to finalize our vision which includes a new entrance
Family Connections
A new "Family Connection" group has been formed to address issues of family members and consumer participants in order to enhance the programs at Psynergy. It is our goal to assure the full involvement of consumers and family members in the programs being conducted in our facilities. Darlene Prettyman, who is volunteering as our family liaison with Tulare county will be helping to form and chair the group along with Executive Team. Darlene is a family member and has been involved with NAMI CA and NAMI National for many years.