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Seeds of Change is an ROI project funded by the Washington State Mental Health Transformation Project.

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Mary Jadwisiak

Today's Yes or No question 9 Replies

Started by Mary Jadwisiak. Last reply by Jennifer Ward Jul 28.

Mary Jadwisiak

DBHR Communication strategies 14 Replies

Started by Mary Jadwisiak. Last reply by Fred Plappert Jul 27.

Sue Allen

Getting Healthy 13 Replies

Started by Sue Allen. Last reply by Sue Allen Jul 20.

Poetry from Poet's Corner

May I Have an Exemption Please?

May I Have An Exemption Please? 

 ©Sue Ray (of Sonshine, Silliness, Legends & Laughter) 
All Rights Reserved

Hopeful Vigil

I met my mother 
Once I had become one.
Watchful, 
Weighted lifelong
Hope remained
Sentry to an open
Gate.
What sustains 
Unfulfilled hope, naught
Is known. Why vigilance
Left, wonder not.
Without faith, neither 
Hope, nor I abide
Alone.


The Process

She _ surrounded by addiction and wrapped in miss-knowledge
And transmutes the between
then explores the elusive nature of reality

She_ absent of meaning and purpose and asks
and shuffles the external components
then lets go of every attachment

She_ guided by intuition and listens to the inner wind
And fuels the container
then channels the unseen

She_ waits in order to obtain the answer and prays to find the teacher
And investigates the mate…
 

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Positively You is designed to achieve mental health recovery & wellness through promoting positive, entertaining, educaltional activities to boost positive emotions.
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I ARRIVED A FEW H OURS AGO SATURDAY ABOUT NOONISH.. I AM ON THE STREET AND HOPIGN FOR NOW TO GET INTO SALVATION ARMY.. LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL... I AM OKAY BUT I WILL NEVER BE ALRIGHT... FOR THOSE AT CC I WILL SEE YOU MONDAY MORNING.. HUGS JANE M…
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jane farr

I AM HOME....

I ARRIVED A FEW H OURS AGO SATURDAY ABOUT NOONISH.. I AM ON THE STREET AND HOPIGN FOR NOW TO GET INTO SALVATION ARMY.. LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL... I AM OKAY BUT I WILL NEVER BE ALRIGHT... FOR THOSE AT CC I WILL SEE YOU MONDAY MORNING.. HUGS JANE







MAKE A CHANGE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE - MJ

Posted by jane farr on July 31, 2010 at 4:06pm

jane farr

FOR ALL CAPITAL CLUB MEMBERS..

I AM LEAVING LOS ANGELES THURSDAY NIITE AND BE IN CAPITAL CLUB MONDAY MORNING.. YES I WILL MAKE COFFEE AGAIN.. I LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL .. LOVE YOUS MORE... I CANT WAIT.... WILL BE GOOD TO BE WITH ALL OF YOUS AGAIN.... AND TO BE BACK AGAIN....
LOVE JANE


"MAKE A CHANGE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE"- MJ LOVE YOU MICHAEL......ALWAYS AND FOREVER.

Posted by jane farr on July 27, 2010 at 5:48pm

Sue Allen

Flap Jack Date Change

The Flap Jack Breakfast has been changed to Friday August 27.
Hope you can join us!

Posted by Sue Allen on July 25, 2010 at 12:57am

Devon Wilson

Terms of Use


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Posted by Devon Wilson on July 24, 2010 at 1:55pm

Phyllis Jeanne Neff

@the clubhouse

will be available for tutoring thursday and friday each wk.
@Capital Clubhouse. my specialties are math and business office. regards. pj neff

Posted by Phyllis Jeanne Neff on July 23, 2010 at 3:01pm

Devon Wilson

Training for an event!

I have begun serious training for an Olympic weightlifting meet in Sumner Washington on August 14th. It is a bit of short notice for me as I only have 4 weeks to bring my weight down, so we'll see if I can make it to a lower class or not. I would like to represent the Clubhouse at the meet and inform people there about the recovery based models for mental health consumers. If anyone has ideas about how to do that please let me know.


So what is Olympic weightlifting anyway? H
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Posted by Devon Wilson on July 20, 2010 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

What's in a Term, by Pamela S. Hyde, JD, SAMHSA

What’s in a Term? Considering Language in Our Field
Do you ever think about what you say when someone asks you to describe
SAMHSA’s work or to describe our field? Do you ever use the words mental
health, addictions, substance abuse, prevention, behavioral health, or substance
use disorders? Were you ever asked to explain why you use the words you use to
describe our field or SAMHSA’s work? Since arriving at SAMHSA, I have
been asked to explain or stop using certain words. Obviously, people are
listening closely to find out SAMHSA’s priorities and how I will lead.
Below you’ll see some of the terms I’ve heard about so far. Do they sound familiar
to you?
What We agree On
One thing everyone agrees on, including me, is that nearly every term
we use is problematic. We need to find a way to talk about prevention, health,
disorders, disease, addiction, illness, and recovery so that we can address
the issues and not argue about what we mean. We definitely need to use “people
first” language regardless of how we describe people with symptoms, illnesses,
addictions, or diseases and how we label
their status. No! To clear the air, I have no favorite term or terms. At times in my professional life, I led the charge on “people first” language, and I worked with other advocates to change the words “patient” and “client” to “consumer” when that seemed cutting edge. I stood with individuals who wanted to be called addicts and with persons who just wanted to be called Joe or Jane. I worked with others to embrace the journey of recovery and the many individualized pathways that journey
takes. I argued against the notion that simple behavior change could solve all
this; that our field is the only place in which behavior out of the norm is what
leads to treatment and services more than an individual’s need. I also called
people on their inappropriate use of language such as referring to a policy as
“schizophrenic” or a person as a “lush.” And I will continue to do so.
What really Matters
I know language matters. However, what really matters is that we not get distracted, not fight among ourselves, and not make assumptions about motives or beliefs based on the current language we use. We need to engage in the discussion, but not write one another off when we do not agree. We need to ensure we are respectful of all people, whether they are pro-12 step, anti-psychiatry, service providers, or service recipients. It is what we have in common, not what we may disagree on, that makes us strong as a field. Let’s have a discussion about terms
we use. Let’s try to agree on terms we could use and terms we should absolutely
not let anyone get away with using about our field or the people we serve on their
road to recovery. We need to communicate well together and with others, so we need to understand together “what’s in a term.”
—Pamela S. Hyde, J.D.
Let’s talk . . . Send your comments Let’s have a discussion about the terms we use. Let’s try to agree on terms we could use and terms we should
absolutely not use. Your comments and suggestions are critical as we move this conversation forward. In addition, how can we engage others about this without being disrespectful or making assumptions about bad
intentions?
Send comments to dialogue@samhsa.hhs.gov. We will provide some feedback about what you think in a future edition of SAMHSA News. By communicating well together and with others, we will understand together “what’s in a term.”
Terms I’ve Heard about So Far
On Mental Health
The term “mental health” leaves out mental illness, and
we really need to focus on the latter.
“Mental illness” leaves out emotional well being and the
growing science of prevention.
“Mental health” leaves out substance abuse and/or
addictions while “behavioral health” misconstrues the
disease nature of mental illness and addictions.
On Behavioral Health
“Behavioral health” implies a chosen
behavior, easily stopped if a person
just had enough willpower.
“Behavioral health” focuses too much
on symptomological behaviors that
people cannot control.
“Behavioral health” is a term that
encompasses both substance abuse/
addiction and mental illness/health.
On Substance Use
“Substance use disorders” is too
strong and does not recognize
that a person can be abusing
substances long before he/she
can be characterized as having
a disorder.
“Substance abuse” is too soft and
does not recognize the nature of
substance use disorders or the
importance of prevention.
The medical model of “disease” is
not consistent with the experience
of people who believe they are
simply unique individuals labeled
for not conforming to this world’s
expectations.
On Recovery
“Recovery” is a term for substance abuse or addictions but is not well
defined for mental illnesses.
“Recovery” means abstinence (including prescription medications).
“Recovery” is a journey. Some can be on a path to recovery or in recovery
while using substances, taking medications, or experiencing symptoms
of mental illness such as hallucinations, flat affect, or flight of ideas.
On Individuals
The term “consumer” is demeaning or
does not work for the addictions world.
“Client” suggests a power/
subordinate relationship.
“Patient” is too medical.
“Survivor” is real and yet too political,
as if the system and treatment are
 
 
 

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