New Year Carnival January 1, 2011

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Karley

Karley is five years old.  Born to a mother and father who were addicted to drugs, Karley found herself passed around from one extended family member to another.  When, at age 4 Karley was adopted by an aunt and uncle, some thought things were looking up.  But things went terribly wrong and one day Karley found herself life-flighted to Primary Children’s with a hematoma caused by such a blow to the head that the paramedics thought she would never make it.  But Karley did make it, and after a period of time in foster care is being adopted by another aunt who is caring and loving.  Her hair has grown back over the large scar that goes from the back of her ear to above her right eye.  Karley came to therapy at The Green House Center uncertain whether or not to believe in another adult.  As she attended play therapy and received EMDR therapy for her trauma, Karley gained an understanding that she is a precious little girl who deserves to be safe and loved and that she can belong to a family who cares about her.  Her new adoptive family attended a Parenting Towards Attachment class and learned how Karley’s life experience had altered her brain function and how they could reverse the process and care for her in specific and tender ways to promote a new and lasting attachment to them.  Today Karley would tell you that she has many people who love her and that she is happy.  She knows that some people are mean and hurtful but that there are others who can be trusted to be there for you always.  She wants to dance, and thanks to a caseworker, a police woman, a foster family, and a new kinship adoptive family as well as a team of therapists at The Green House Center, she will.

Cherish

Cherish was a young mother of five going through a divorce.  Her husband, an angry abusive man, blamed her for everything that went wrong in the home and had her convinced that she should work morning till night trying to please him so that he would love her and the children.  She sat through 2 and 3 hour lectures at a time after the children went to bed at night.  When she could no longer stand it she sought help from her neighbors and ecclesiastical leaders to separate and get help for herself and the children.  Her bishop sent all five children to The Green House Center for therapy.  Five therapists teamed to help Cherish understand the specific issues of divorce that children face as they worked with the children through sandtray and art therapy, play therapy and EMDR for trauma.  12 year old Shelly was helped by her therapist to find her voice as she attempted to tell her father that she could no longer stand the weekend visits that took her from her friends and her own church group on Sundays and consisted of strictly controlled activities, long lectures and harsh treatment.  Eventually each child found the ability to trust adults again and regained a sense of safety in their lives.  They have all completed therapy but stop in to say hello now and again.

Jaycee

Jaycee was adopted along with her two siblings by a loving family of five after spending the first 8 years of her life being passed from home to home, many of those homes being unfit for children.  She had been exposed to alcohol in vetro, and had fetal alcohol syndrome.  Between the fetal alcohol and the hypervigilance due to her trauma, Jaycee was lost much of the time at home and at school.  She had few friends and could not perform simple tasks consistently, such as taking care of her own hygiene.  She forgot things, and wandered around the house when sent to do chores, having forgotten what she was supposed to be doing.  At The Green House Center, Jaycee was treated by a therapist to build up her social skills and at the same time was given Neuro-feedback.  Today, Jaycee is on her cheer squad at her junior high school, has friends, and functions well in her family.   She is a cheerful, active young woman.

Jim

Jim suffered from pornography addiction and his marriage was failing when he came to The Green House Center over a year ago.  He described his broken family when as a child his father, an alcoholic, had controlled everyone with his drinking.  He knew he was repeating patterns and had heard a therapist from The Green House Center speak at a local gathering for recovering addicts and their families.  He had come seeking further insight and healing.  After working hard on creating a program for his addiction, attending AA and LDS Recovery Meetings under the guidance of his therapist, and completing 20 sessions of Neuro-feedback, Jim is free of his compulsion to view pornography, something he regards as a miracle.  He has learned about how to create a more secure relationship with his spouse and children, and is on his way to living a life he thought last year was out of reach.

Deb

Deb was a young woman who suffered from depression.  Having broken off her engagement and unsure of what she wanted to study in college, she felt that the future was bleak and that she was stuck.  She felt unloveable and lost.  When she came to The Green House Center, she learned that she was going through a phase of life problem that was not that unusual.  With the help of her therapist she gained insight into her own life, talents and interests.  She began to explore options and used her sessions to report back her efforts at trying new things.  She worked on her ability to make lasting relationships and began to date.  When Deb completed her therapy she had a new lease on life and was dating a solid young man who supported her in her endeavors.  Her relationships with her family were more secure and she believed in herself.

Paula

Paula had been sexually abused by her brother when she was 7 and her was 16.  Her parents were going through a nasty divorce and had little energy to notice what she was going through.  She tried to support her mother and was angry with her father during her teenage years.  She became confused about her identity and felt that she was only worth her looks and her sexual favors to boys.  When her ecclesiastical leader referred her to The Green House Center for therapy, Paula hated her job, her family and all men.  Through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy groups where Paula learned how to handle her emotions better, and individual trauma treatment for her sexual abuse, Paula began to heal.  She cried less and sought opportunities to work in a better environment.  Eventually she signed up for school and made new friends.  She told her mother about the abuse and after many years of bitterness their relationship began to heal.  Paula realized that she was worth much more than her body.  After a year and a half in therapy, Paula was dating a couple of good men and keeping the boundaries that made her feel good about herself as a person.  She laughs much more than she cries and is almost ready to say good bye to her therapist that has become a trusted past of her life.

Paul

Paul was involved in a mining accident that resulted in the death of his best friend.  Paul had terrible nightmares and felt guilty that he had survived.  He also was experiencing panic attacks to the point of blacking out.  He heard about EMDR, the most sought after trauma treatment in 40 countries.  He came to The Green House Center and worked through the memories that haunted him.  After only 7 sessions, the nightmares ceased and Paul had found a way to say good bye to his friend.  He was able to work through the grief and loss and fear for other miners who continue to work in very hard work environments.  Though he saddened at the loss he has suffered he no longer suffers from panic attacks.  He has been able to return to school, increase his ability to concentrate and change his career path.  Most importantly to him, he has resumed his life with his wife and children.

Be the FIRST to Help a Family in Need!

The Crayon Box partners with The Green House Center for Growth and Learning to provide mental health services to families and children in need.  The Green House Center has been a local business for 6 years, and in that time has become a trusted and respected center and served over 1,200 individuals and families.

Their population includes victims of abuse and neglect, families of trauma and divorce, children of foster care and adoption, individuals suffering from anxiety and depression, as well as those who suffer from addiction and their families.

The Green House Center offers traditional therapy, play therapy, sand tray and art therapy, as well as cutting-edge therapy such as EMDR and neuro-feedback.  They are often sought after because of their multi-faceted approach and impressive results.

The Green House Center if often approached by individuals and families who do not have access to funding.  In order to address need, The Crayon Box is hosting a family event on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2011.

Be the FIRST to help a family in need!

We invite the community to join us for a carnival held at Noah’s in Pleasant Grove from 2pm to 7pm.  Experience everything from carnival events, delicious food, spa treatments for whoever needs after Holiday pampering, Wallyball, billiards, ping-pong, Wii tournaments, inflatable toys, and much more.  Peruse the silent auction, and participate in hourly raffle prizes.

As a local business, we would like to invite you to become a part of this charitable cause.  We are asking for items, services or funds.  Items and services will be to be sold in a silent auction, as well as raffled as hourly prizes.  Not only are all items tax deductable for the 2010 tax year if donated by December 31, but your contribution will also provide advertising for your business!

Donate to the hourly raffle prizes!

-          By donating to the raffle, a 12” banner will be placed at both entrances, as well as the item displayed during the course of the event

-          You will also receive one free entrance to the Carnival, as well as 20 free tickets!

Donate to the silent auction!     

-          By donating to the silent auction, a 24” banner will be placed at both entrances, as well as the item displayed during the course of the event

-          You will also receive two free entrances to the Carnival, as well as 50 free tickets!

            Sponsor a BOOTH in the carnival by donating $199!

-          By hosting a booth, a 48” banner will be displayed above the booth, as well as a 24” banner at both entrances

-          You will also receive two free entrances to the Carnival, as well as 50 free tickets!

            Sponsor a ROOM by donating $599!

-          By hosting a room, a 48”x60” banner will be displayed outside the room, as well as a 11”x13” banner at both entrances

-          You will also receive four free entrances to the Carnival, as well as 100 free tickets!

If you have any questions, or for further information on how to donate, please contact Samantha at The Green House Center at 801-785-1169. Thank you in advance for your time and generosity.  You’re donation will contribute to changing the lives of those in need!

Thank you,

The Crayon Box