Mark Beal Colorado Springs area therapist

I know a few families who have used Mark's services at various times. All have wonderful reviews to give of him. I would suggest checking his office out if you are in need of a therapist for adoption or challenging issues with your kids.

http://www.advancedparenting4kids.com/bealm.html

Mark C. Beal, M.S.W., L.S.W., has a unique perspective working with challenging children. He views challenging children through the lens of a foster and adoptive parent, and as a mental health professional. He is a licensed social worker practicing in his own agency, The Child Attachment and Recovery Enterprise (C.A.R.E.), Inc. In addition, Mark sees challenging children through the personal lens of being an adopted child himself who has successfully completed a Master’s degree.
Mark’s passion is to equip parents with tools to meet the unique needs of challenging children. He speaks from experience and from the heart.
Mark is excited about teaching, training, and supporting parents with challenging children. He has given presentations on how to cope with difficult, defiant, and/or diagnosed children to school districts, colleges, child placement agencies, residential treatment facilities, parent support groups, mental health professionals, and foster/adoptive parents.
Mark received his Master’s degree from the University of Denver in Family Therapy and Trauma. He interned as a counselor in a school-based clinic and as a therapist in a county drug and alcohol clinic. He also has worked as a Mental Health Technician at a psychiatric hospital and residential treatment facility supporting teens and children diagnosed with RAD, ODD, Bipolar Disorder, Conduct Disorder, ADHD, and also with those teens and children who are sex offenders.
Mark is an experienced presenter as he has worked as a professional actor/director for twenty-three years. He lived internationally for over nine years, including two years supervising teens on drama teams traveling throughout Australia, New Zealand, Papua, New Guinea, Pakistan, and India. Mark moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 1991, to supervise the drama teams traveling throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. Mark, and his wife of 25 years, continue to live with their three adoptive children in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Mark is now a certified trainer for Advanced Parenting for Challenging Children. If you are interested in contacting Mark to ask questions or schedule an Advanced Parenting seminar, his address is:

Mark C. Beal, M.S.W., L.S.W.
The Child Attachment and Recovery Enterprise (C.A.R.E.), Inc.
P.O. Box 25184
Colorado Springs, CO 80936
(719) 338-3537
mark.beal.msw@comcast.net

therapist in Colorado Springs

I have recently found out about a therapist in the Colorado Springs area who works with adoptive families. I have not used this therapist but have great reports about the counselor from an adoptive family who is really getting a lot of help here and speaks very highly of this therapist and practice. 

Gene DeLoux MA LPC
DeLoux@gmail.com
719-264-0054

5875 Lehman Drive, Sui9te 103

Individual, marriage, family, child
Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief
EMDR, adoptive issues, parenting

FREE Download what to expect the first year home with your child

I wanted to share with you an AWESOME reference. This is one of the coolest things I have seen available FREE for adoptive parents. Having been that parent asking all the questions the first year home and doing all the research, I see this as one of the most valuable tools a parent could put in their toolbox. Go download this at EMK right away and use it, or give it to a family who is in their first year or still waiting for their anticipated child. This is a great resource. Realistic Expectations the First Year Home by EMK press.

From the topics included you can see that this is a well thought out and highly helpful 50 pages. This is only a few of the topics, go to the link to see all of them and download.


Strategies for Building Attachment 
by Karleen Gribble, BRurSc, PhD,

Top Ten Tips for Successful First Year Parenting
by Deborah Gray, MSW, MPA

Why Grandma Can’t Pick Up the Baby
by Sheena Macrae and Karleen Gribble

Alone No More...Recognizing Post Adoption Depression
by Heatherly Bucher

Adding The Oldest
by Terra Trevor

Unexpected Special Needs
by Nancy Hemenway

Positive Outcome:
How Can You Combat the Effects of an Orphanage
By Mary Beth Williams, PhD, LCSW, CTS

The Impact of Trauma on the Adopted Child and Ten Keys to Healing 
Trauma in the Adopted Child
by B. Bryan Post

How to Find a Therapist Experienced in Attachment and/or Trauma
by the Attachment Disorder Network

Sensory Integration And the Internationally Adopted Child
By Barbara Elleman, MHS, OTR/L, BCP

Help Your Child Ward Off a Mad Attack
by Lynne Namke, EdD


Strategies to Deal with Anger and Power Struggles
by Christopher J. Alexander, PhD

Family Attachment Center of Colorado Springs

Just thought I would let you know about this resource -any COLORADO group can contract with him to do a workshop on this for parents as a series: 

The Family Attachment Center, Inc.

2913 Beacon Street

Colorado Springs, CO. 80907

Executive Director/ John Trentalange, MA, LPC, BCETS

www.familyattachmentcenter.org

(719) 632-3204

Enhancing The Parent-Child Relationship

Participants will acquire the skills to enhance healthy attachment

THE INTERNALIZED PARENT

Participants will learn how to separate identity from behavior

Participants will learn how to teach their child positive connection leads to reward

While negative connection leads to consequences

Disengaging From Power Struggles

Participants will grasp the difference between conflict & Power Struggles

Participants will understand the motives behind engaging in power struggles

Participants will gain the necessary skills to disengage from power struggles

Natural & Logical Consequences

Participants will learn the motives behind behavior

Participants will acquire the skills to enhance positive behavior

Participants will acquire the skills to not personalize their children’s behavior

Date: Determined by the Individual

Time:

Place:

Cost: FREE!!!

John Trentalange is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with a diverse population of children and families in a wide variety of settings over the past two decades.  John is very passionate about the parent-child relationship and he fully understands as well as teaches that it is the early years and the relationship that we form with our parents that places us on a road of success or on a road of self-destruction.

The Family Attachment Center always offers a free initial consultation with parents.

Therapist listings for Colorado and how to search in your area

I was recently asked to post on finding a therapist. There are a bunch of on line searches you can do and places to look for Attachment Therapists/Counselors. Here are some listings for Colorado Therapy camps and local Colorado Springs area therapists and some ways to search in your area. Mostly a bunch of links. Honestly, I don't know anyone who has used most of these places, so check them out and get referrals. I am not referring, just giving the resources. PLEASE check them out for yourself first and if you know about any of them, leave a comment and let me know too. Especially if they are great or terrible ones on this list or who you know of! Would definitely want to note the great ones and delete the terrible ones. The ones listed below are a mix of Spiritual-Christian-Secular sort of options, not necessarily noted, so check them out to see if it the type you are comfortable with.                                 _____________________________________________________________                                    A local counselor who I have heard a great deal of positive  things about, and I know two adoptive families who have  used him and think he is super great, is Mark Beal,  he can be contacted at:                           Mark C. Beal, MSW, LSW Social Worker, Parenting, Attachment, EMDR, Trauma 719-338-3537         ________________________________________________________________ We know people who have used Arnold Trillet as well and like him a lot. Not adoptive  families however. ARNOLD TRILLET Colorado Springs, Colorado   719-260-8165
______________________________ Another counselor who has been recommended for attachment as well as PTSD and play therapy is:                                                                                   Gene Deloux 5875 Lehman Dr # 103a Colorado Springs, CO 80918    264-0054 his office is on Lehman Rd just off Academy near Vickers __________________________________________________________
Sharon Blake L.P.C.                                                                                                                                      Pikes Peak Mental Health Center (EMDR and modified attachment therapy)                             179 Parkside Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: (719) 572-6306
Fax: (719) 572-6399
Jessie Peters LSCSW  4344 Woodlands Blvd #160 Castle Rock, CO. 80104 Phone: (720) 384-5523 Fax: (303) 688-1036 Cynthia Richman MA, LPC  Families Ties Counseling 10 Boulder Cresent Street, Suite 102H Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: (719) 477-0550 Fax: (719) 471-7840
The above recommendations come from Attachment.org Families By Design http://www.attachment.org/pages_find_therapist_colorado.php this will linkyou to the find a counselor/therapist in your area. This center also does camps for kids and families.
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Evergreen Psychotherapy Center: Attachment treatment and training institute
Attachment Treatment and Training Institute, PLLC 32065 Castle Court, Suite 325 Evergreen, CO 80439 Phone: (303) 674-4029 Toll Free: (866) 674-4029 Fax: (303) 674-4078 E-mail: info@attachmentexperts.com
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The Family Attachment Center (FACe) is a non-profit counceling                                                                  center. They serve families with children age 0-17 who are having  trouble with family attachments/behaviors. They have a ton of great looking stuff on their web site. Be sure to check this option out.  John Trentalange, MA, LPC and he is the founder and                                                                      Executive Director of The Family Attachment Center.
Our Preschool had him come to do some parenting classes
this year. While I was unable to attend they seemed like really                                                                       great topics.                                                         ______________________________________________________________
This site Family Helper has a bunch of ideas and tells about attachment issues and gives lots of resources.
There is a section with resources for locating a therapist.
_________________________________________________________ A Children's Counseling Center and A New Day Adult Center      Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs CO (719) 570-7188
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a RadKid.org is a attachment therapist site and you can search therapists in your state. Colorado is listed. _____________________________________________________________
The following are suggested by aRadkid.org :
Sharon Blake provides EMDR and modified attachment therapy. She is associated with the Child and Family Services Network of Pikes Peak Mental Health, which has several locations in Colorado Springs and elsewhere in Colorado. Pikes Peak Mental Health Center 179 Parkside Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado 80910 Phone: 719-572-6306 Fax: 719-572-6399  Pikes Peak Mental Health
Walter Buenning is a licensed psychologist in Colorado who has been working in the mental health field for many years, the past several years focused on families with children who suffer from reactive attachment disorder. His current practice is located in Colorado Springs, and consists almost entirely of attachment therapy or attachment issues. His preference is to do therapy in the home. Walter D. Buenning, PhD. & Associates PO Box 60146 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906-0146 Phone: 719-477-9033 Fax: 719-226-0746 Email: info@reactiveattachmentdisordertreatment.com Walter D. Buenning Ph.D. & Associates
Kathy Colman MSW, LCS   Associated with                                                                                           A Children's Counseling Center in Colorado Springs,                                                                   Colorado, Kathy Colman specializes in divorce, trauma,                                                                 attachment issues, depression, anxiety and others. A Children's Counseling Center 4251 Date Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 Phone: 719-228-9300 Phone: 719-570-7188 A Children's Counseling Center
Laura Fourzan is associated with   A Children's Counseling Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she specializes in play therapy, parenting, family issues, attachment, depression, anxiety, and women’s issues. A Children's Counseling Center 4251 Date Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 Phone: 719-538-3264 (option 3) Phone: 719-570-7188  LindaS. Klein has been in private practice at   A Children's Counseling Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado since 1990. She specializes in play therapy, family therapy, filial therapy, therapy with young children, and attachment issues. A Children's Counseling Center 4251 Date Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80917 Phone: 719-538-3264 (option 1) Phone: 719-570-7188
Steven Gray is the owner and clinical director of Gray Neuropsychology Associates, a Christian clinic with offices in Irving, Texas and Colorado Springs. Gray Neuropsychology Associates 6270 Lehman Drive, Suite 200C Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 Phone: 719-487-1760 Fax: 719-487-1755 Email: gray.matter@mindspring.com Gray Neuropsychology Associates
Julie K. Lindeman LCSW 6270 Lehman Drive, Suite 200D Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918 Phone: 719-460-4226 Fax: 719-599-0824 Email: JKLJer2911@msn.com
Jessie Peters LSCSW 4344 Woodlands Boulevard #160 Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 Phone: 720-384-5523 Fax: 303-688-1036
Cynthia Richman MA, LPC Families Ties Counseling 10 Boulder Cresent Street, Suite 102H Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903 Phone: 719-477-0550 Fax: 719-471-7840
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THIS IS AN ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES Trauma Headquarters  This could be the place to start with getting help. Talk to others who have been there.
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The Institute For Attachment & Child Development  P.O. Box 730, Kittredge, CO Voice (303) 674-1910 Fax (303) 670-3983 info@instituteforattachment.org Assessment and Evaluation provides comprehensive  and reliable diagnostic information regarding attachment  issues,utilizing state-of-the-art methodologies and tools.  The focus is on the child, caregivers, and the child-caregiver  relationship.Findings are easily translated into treatment /  intervention plans.  Child/Family Treatment                                                              The 5-Week Program: The child is placed in a therapeutic foster home for a 30 day diagnostic/stabilization period to include therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, neuro-feedback services and foster family treatment. At the end of the 30 day period the family spends a week with the child in attachment therapy  and parent training.
They also offer a number of other options. Go check them out.
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There is a search tool on Focus on the Family, to find a counselor in your area. Her is the link for that page. That would be an option for those wanting a Christian therapist. http://referrals-loc.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/referrals_loc.cfg/php/loc/enduser/loc.php . ___________________________________________________ Blair Skinner in Broomfield has come recommended by another adoptive family.  Her website is http://www.blairski nner.com/ index.html. <