News and Notes and Quips and Comments - 2026
The Family Workshop, now in our 24th year continues to grow, just a little, and continues to be a safe and supportive place for clients. Every day we are grateful for that and well aware that this is due to a great staff and Therapists and clients who work hard to make life better for themselves and others. Keep it up you guys and…
If I could make one wish today, and know it would be done
Well I would say everyone could stay, ‘til they’re too old to die young
Let me watch my children grow, to see what they become
Oh Lord don’t let that cold wind blow, ‘til I’m too old to die young (WELCH)
1. We are profoundly saddened by the passing of our good friend and former counselor Red Wolfenbarger…sometimes you need to be good to be great! Thank you Red from thousands of clients and all of us who had the pleasure to work with you.
2. Our own Dr. Connie McNeil wrote a book, CoCreating buy it, read it, do it, it works! Totally way to go Connie, proud of you, we all want to do that, you did it!
3. Pam Meyer, LPC, one of our new School Counselors, ALSO developed feeling and furry friends, therapeutic fluffy, fun, buy ‘em, they work…feelingfriend.com
Here are some well deserved Shout Outs to Counselors and Staff
Some great personal shout-outs: Monica for adopting a child in need. Nick for caring for extended family and that little boy. Mike for makin’ an album and working on the trilogy (Mike plays the oud, look it up). Leslie for her constant “above and beyond” work with clients - she ought to get a prize. Raja for his techno assistance and for calming the water!
We are certainly aware of the heightened anxiety and tension in the community. All of us need and must create outlets to ease that tension in our lives. The internet is full of mental health and behavioral health ideas to ease that tension and/or call us. It is incredible how the entire culture has wrapped around and maneuvered through the pandemic, all the financial woes, politics, and immigration…all towards a semblance of normalcy. Be well, everybody.
Mental Health Matters
Oh, Oh, Oh and finally, our best wishes to all clients and Therapists and Staff, thank you for making this a special place, and bring the boys, and girls, home safe from all the conflicts around the world. Our slogan, again, for next year's T-shirts: The Family Workshop, Good Vibes, Great Counselors.
