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Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens, Page 7
The Second Annual Purse Drive Was Held

In Support Of The Upcoming Old Bags Luncheon

To Be Held At The Colony Hotel In February

Center for Family Services held their Second Annual Colony Hotel and Worth Avenue. If you missed the purse Kristen Bardin at (561) 616-1257 or email at kbardin@
Purse Drive, generously hosted by Daniella Ortiz, in Via drive, it is not too late to participate. Contact the center ctrfam.org.
Amore on Dec. 7. Ragtops assisted with a 1959 Ford today to donate a new or gently used designer handbag for About Center For Family Services (CFS) Of Palm
Galaxie Convertible to collect the over 50 designer the auction. Proceeds from the luncheon go to strengthen Beach County, Inc.
handbags including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, families in our community through mental health and CFS is a nonprofit social service agency whose
Nancy Gonzalez, Cecy Martinez, Tory Burch and others, psychoeducational services. mission is to strengthen individuals and families through
donated during the drive. Guests enjoyed delicious hors Tickets and sponsorships are available now for the behavioral health services and education. Since 1961,
d’oeuvres and live music in the courtyard on the designer much-anticipated Old Bags Luncheon. Top sponsors they have been serving children, adults, and families in
Florida winter day. Following the reception, Luncheon include Auction Sponsor Nest Seekers International, Palm Beach County through an array of services and
Committee members moved to Saks Fifth Avenue for a Shoulder Bag Sponsors Tammy and Charlie Pompea and collaborations with other human services agencies. Their
beautiful kickoff luncheon and fashion chat with stylist The Colony Hotel, and Cross Body Sponsors Allison goal is to help clients surmount psychological distress
and editor, Katherine Lande and Sydney Evan jewelry Nicklaus and Barbara Nicklaus, Cecy Martinez Handbags, and harmful behaviors, educate them about safeguards
designer, Rosanne Karmes. Esplanade Palm Beach, Frances Fisher, Lola Dré, Renee and coping strategies, and empower them to become
The drive supports the designer handbag silent auction B. Scott, Sally Kimball, Classic Collections and Karen emotionally healthy individuals, ultimately protecting
held during the center’s signature fundraising event, the Murray, Fivestory Palm Beach and Saks Fifth Avenue. the mental health of future generations. Learn more at
Old Bags Luncheon, planned for Friday, Feb. 11 at The For more information contact Director of Special Events www.ctrfam.org.
Benefits Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Kids

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., patterns can lead to unhealthy behavior patterns. CBT focuses • Increase confidence in the ability to problem solve over time
School Psychologist on the cognitive factors that cannot be observed (unhealthy, (Last time, I was able to…).
Cognitive Behavioral irrational and obtrusive thoughts), but are known to serve as It also addresses unhealthy behavior patterns using some of
Therapy (CBT) is a form of triggers for the unhelpful, and sometimes harmful, behaviors the following methods:
counseling used to treat a we experience. • Cognitive Restructuring: replacing irrational thoughts with
number of psychological and The cognitive behavioral methods backed by research are more balanced ones
behavioral conditions that those that systematically and simultaneously address unhealthy • Containment: setting parameters around when and where
commonly occur in children thinking patterns by helping the learner: negative emotions and behaviors will be processed and addressed
including: anxiety disorders, • Understand thoughts are automatic but changeable. • Graded Exposure: facing fearful situations in a gradual and
obsessive-compulsive • Recognize distorted (irrational, unrealistic) or catastrophic therapeutic way over time
disorder, attention deficit (worse-case scenario) thoughts. • Successive Approximation: breaking down complex tasks
hyperactivity disorder, • Evaluate these thoughts in terms of reality (e.g., how true into smaller more attainable steps to build confidence and self-
depression, and autism. is…?, how likely is it…?). efficacy along the way
Research suggests that typically developing children ages 7 • Reframe thoughts based on this evaluation (e.g., what is Check PsychologyToday.com for local counselors. We offer
and older are reported to benefit most from CBT. CBT can be a more likely?). dyslexia, learning disability, IQ, anxiety, depression, and ADHD/
very welcomed treatment with benefits for your whole family. • Problem solve situations based on this evaluation (e.g., If it ADD testing. Visit JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.
The core principle of CBT is the premise that unhealthy thinking is likely…, then I can).

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