Relate Communications, Author at Relate Counseling Center

We’re proud to announce that Relate Counseling Center has appointed Joan Twiton as our new Executive Director.

Joan comes to Relate Counseling Center with over two decades of healthcare management experience, including six years as CEO of Fordland Clinic, a federally qualified health center located in southwest Missouri.

During her tenure at Fordland Clinic, Joan played a key role in the growth of the organization from a single-site independent rural health clinic to a multi-site FQHC. She brings with her a focus on results-driven organizational development and operational success that aligns perfectly with Relate Counseling Centers’ mission.

Joan holds a bachelor’s degree from Augsburg University and a master’s degree in public administration from Missouri State University. Her passion for Relate Counseling Centers’ mission and her focus on results-driven organizational development and operational success makes her a clear choice for the next Executive Director of Relate Counseling Center.

Please join us in welcoming Joan to the Relate Counseling Center family. We look forward to her starting on May 30th!

Sincerely,

Margy Herbert, Board Chair

Relate Communications May 15th, 2023

Posted In: Mental Health

For parents, the COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly challenging.

This new support group from Relate Counseling Center will give parents who are burnt-out from caretaking during the pandemic an opportunity to connect and process the difficulties of the past two years. Group facilitators will provide topics each week (ranging from managing work responsibilities and parenting duties, to navigating pandemic-related grief and anxiety) for participants to discuss and process.

Group will meet every Wednesday at 7 pm from July 13 – August 17
Group will be held in person at Relate’s Minnetonka office, but may be held virtually if there is participant interest
The cost to participate is $10/session
Group facilitators are Practicum Therapists Camryn Heckel, BA (checkel@relatemn.org) and Ally Unger, BA (aunger@relatemn.org)
For questions or more information, please contact Aaron Rusnak, MSW, LICSW at arusnak@relatemn.org

Relate Communications June 2nd, 2022

Posted In: Mental Health

Being a teen can feel overwhelming. But having a safe space to walk through the challenges of school, relationships, up-and-down emotions, and family stuff can help. Relate Counseling Center is offering two groups for high school students — one for guys and one for girls — starting in March and continuing through the end of the school year.

Guys Group

Will restart in Fall 2022

Girls Group

Beginning March 3rd, meets each Thursday at 6:15 pm Facilitated by Harjas Gill, BA, Practicum Therapist & Marwa Ibrahim, BS, Practicum Therapist

Location of the girls group is TBD (either in person or via Zoom). The cost to participate is $75/session; group can be billed to insurance. Click on links below to register online by March 1st:

Girls group: https://form.jotform.com/220275550200138

Contact Aaron Rusnak, MSW, LICSW at arusnak@relatemn.org for more information.

Relate Communications February 1st, 2022

Posted In: Mental Health

Relate is proud to present a 6-week course for moms of young children. If you are a mother with children under the age of 6, you are welcome to attend this virtual processing group where we will use strategies informed by Cognitive Behavioral Theory and mindfulness practice to support your growth as a mother. This confidential group will be led by a pre-licensed therapist under direct supervision. There is no cost to participate, but the group is limited to six participants so don’t wait to register! Group will meet every Monday at 1 pm, March 7 – April 11.

Week 1 – Maternal Mental Wellness

Week 2 – Identifying Thought Traps

Week 3 – Reflecting on Thought Traps

Week 4 – Freedom from Thought Traps

Week 5 – Self Care and Motherhood

Week 6 – Wrap up and Reflections

To register or for more information, please email Samantha Stroik, M.A., Doctoral Practicum Therapist, at sstroik@relatemn.org.

Relate Communications January 24th, 2022

Posted In: Mental Health

Please join us for an Open House of our new location in Eden Prairie! Friday, September 24th, 2021, Noon – 3pm. We will have snacks in our parking lot and socially distanced tours of the NEW Relate – Eden Prairie Building (masks are required inside).

7700 Equitable Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

We hope to see you there!

Relate Communications September 15th, 2021

Posted In: Mental Health

We were thrilled to announce that Relate expanded its reach in the Western Twin Cities with its new location in Eden Prairie! Our beautiful new office, located at 7700 Equitable Drive, provides us with much-needed space to house our growing clinical and administrative staff, so we can continue to meet the demand for high-quality and affordable mental health services. Learn more about our expansion into Eden Prairie at this FAQ page.

Relate Communications July 2nd, 2021

Posted In: Mental Health