PQ Therapist, Theresa Hasting, LPC-S, LCPAA During the formative years of adolescence the development of the self is a primary focus. As teens learn to navigate social relationships and attempt to differentiate from their parents, attachment difficulties may become pronounced and interfere with healthy identity development. Young people who have experienced adoption, relational trauma, stressful relationships …
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Setting The Stage for Healthy Attachment
PQ Therapist, Theresa Hasting, LPC-S, LCPAA During the formative years of adolescence the development of the self is a primary focus. As teens learn to navigate social relationships and attempt to differentiate from their parents, attachment difficulties may become pronounced and interfere with healthy identity development. Young people who have experienced adoption, relational trauma, stressful relationships …
Family Matters: A Glimpse into the Family Program at PQ
Mike Sullivan, MA, LMHC Family and Alumni Services Director mikesullivan@15.pacificquest.org Family involvement is critical to a child’s resilience and overall success. At Pacific Quest, family is heavily incorporated into the therapeutic process from the start through extensive communication, writing assignments and a parallel curriculum which compliments each child’s therapeutic plan. Therapists introduce concepts related to …
Getting to The Heart of the Matter with EMDR Therapy
By Jennifer Mathis, MA, LMHC, NCC – PQ Primary Therapist Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is based off of the Adaptive Information Processing model/theory originated by Francine Shapiro, PhD. As a certified EMDR therapist, I am excited to offer this amazing research-based treatment modality through my work at Pacific Quest and incorporate it …
Alumni Inspired Film, to Premiere in Denver, April 29!
Date: Wednesday, April 29 Time: 5:00 p.m. dessert reception, movie screening immediately follows Location: Mayan Theater Join Pacific Quest, Uinta Academy and Sky’s the Limit Fund in promoting awareness of this important film. Girl on the Edge is an award-winning film based on a true story of a young woman’s journey of healing and reconnection. …
Pacific Quest Awarded 5 Year Accreditation from AdvancED
After the completion of a rigorous accreditation process and site visit, Pacific Quest earned accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. NCA CASI provides nationally-recognized accreditation, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. To earn accreditation, schools …
Mike Sullivan Promoted to Alumni and Family Services Director
Pacific Quest is pleased to announce therapist, Mike Sullivan’s promotion to Alumni and Family Services Director. In this new capacity, Mike’s skill set will be leveraged to bring a layer of support to all PQ families, while at Pacific Quest and beyond. Mike will draw on years of clinical experience to help families maximize the …
Dr. Britta Zimmer and Dr. Brian Konik to Present at 2015 NATSAP Conference In Nashville
On Friday, February 6, 2015 from 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m., Pacific Quest’s Medical Director, Dr. Britta Zimmer and Primary Therapist, Dr. Brian Konik will present “Quirky Kids In the Great Outdoors: An Integrative Approach to Assessments and Interventions for Students Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder” at the 2015 NATSAP Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Pacific Quest is …
Will Twombly Joins PQ’s Clinical Team for Peak Winter Season
Pacific Quest is excited to announce the addition of longtime wilderness therapist, Will Twombly to its clinical department. Will Twombly will join PQ for a three-month period (to run an adolescent group) during our peak, winter enrollment season! Will will begin accepting students January 19. Will earned a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of …
Welcome Dr. Ryan Shelton
Pacific Quest is excited to welcome Dr. Ryan Shelton to the Wellness Team! Dr. Shelton received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Prior to that, he received a Master’s degree in Philosophy and obtained his BA in Biochemistry from the University of Kansas. Pacific Quest Medical Director, Dr. Britta Zimmer …
Mahalo For Your Support!
BIG THANKS to all who offered support for Program Guide Miriam Gleckman’s efforts in running in the 42nd annual Honolulu Marathon this past Sunday. Miriam’s goal was to raise $4,000 in grant money for the Sky’s The Limit Fund organization to provide more students the opportunity to attend Pacific Quest. Sky’s The Limit Fund is …