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Cant say enough good things about this location of Safe Journey house. Helped me to navigate some big changes in my life. Wonderfulprofessional support staff and management. If they offer their hand to you or a loved one TAKE IT. This is a perfect place to begin life again in a safe comfortable environment. Loads of dedication. Thank you

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This is by far the best location out of them all with a close 2nd being the Ellicott City location. The staff put forth reasonable effort to help you and are much more engaged with the clients than the other locations.

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Decoding the Underground Railroad: Hidden signs to freedom

Posted: Feb 27, 2020 / 05:57 PM EST

Updated: Feb 27, 2020 / 05:57 PM EST

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – They used words like “depots” and “agents.” Not as details to a luxurious trip they were planning but instead those terms were code.

“Depot” meant hiding places and “agents” were sympathizers who helped connect runaway slaves on the underground railroad. And getting it right meant the difference between life and death for all helping with the freedom movement.

Historians estimate that approximately 100,000 slaves escaped using the underground railroad in the early to mid-1800s.

“It’s a code that had a lot of secrecy in it,” said Charles Minimah, curator at the Heritage Towers Museum. “I’m surprised that it didn’t somehow leak out.”

Charles Minimah is the curator of the Heritage Towers Museum and Culture Center located in downtown Charleston. Their goal is to make sure this part of American history isn’t lost because something as simple as a quilt could hold vital information for those trying to escape.

“The slaves would put together a quilt, hang it on the window, and this particular pattern is called the flying geese,” stated Minimah. “It points to the direction of the next safe house with the station master, mostly white people who took in fugitive slaves.”

The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 made it even more difficult for slaves to escape. The law allowed for slaves to be returned to their masters even though they were in a free state. So for many, the final destination became Canada.

“It’s very clever on the part of the people who did what they had to do to help the fugitive slaves,” Minimah said. 

It was about being able to communicate in plain sight. Famed abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, used “wade in the water” to instruct slaves to hide underwater to avoid being seen. Or, phrases like “steal away to Jesus” could alert other slaves that an escape attempt was anticipated and there was no room for error for the slaves or those trying to help them.

“In that period, you had the white population that was also effective,” Minimah added. “They were instrumental in the successful departure of slaves. People don’t always think about that in today’s world. We talk about racism and people are painted with a wide brush. ‘All white people are racist.’ That is not true; if it was not for those people risking their lives, many would’ve been lost.”

To learn more about the creative language and inventive techniques used along the underground railroad, go to  visit the Heritage Towers Museum and Culture Center’s website.

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Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP)

We offer this innovative intervention to help you establish an improved sense of safety. SSP can also help you prepare for doing deeper healing work with your therapist.

Based on years of research by Dr. Stephen Porges and his Polyvagal Theory, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a five-hour therapeutic listening intervention designed to support your emotional regulation and neuroception (i.e. sense of one's safety), as well as decrease any auditory sensitivity you may have. The music is designed to stimulate the vagus nerve, which is responsible for calming the nervous system. This allows for enhanced social engagement and resilience in children and adults. The purpose of SSP is to create new, positive connections in the brain that allow you to regulate yourself by "stretching the nervous system, not stressing the nervous system."

SSP is a great way to help children and adults move through major transitions (such as starting school, starting a new job, going on vacation), engage more purposefully in social interaction, experience emotional regulation, and prepare for participation in other therapeutic interventions. SSP is meant to complement the work a child or adult is already doing (or will be doing) in therapy-- it is not meant as a stand along intervention.

As SSP works implicitly on the nervous system to enhance one's neuroception, the work with a therapist will work explicitly to recognize your state of regulation and find strategies to get back to a state of regulation more readily. The protocol is also adaptive and changes with the latest research in the field. Visit the Integrated Listening System (ILS) website for more information.

Who can benefit from SSP?

SSP is a music-based intervention that can address dysregulation caused by Sensory Processing Disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, sleep disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, misophonia, and other factors that cause an overactive or underactive emotional state.

By reducing auditory sensitivities and improving the ability to process human speech, the goal of SSP is to calm the autonomic nervous system so that you can become more social, engaged, and responsive to your own emotional needs. Other benefits may include improved digestion, improved sleep, and improved vocal tone.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Interested participants will commit to listening to a total of 5 hours of music spread out over time, depending on the discretion of the Safe and Sound protocol provider. The program is completed in the office with the SSP Provider (see below for more information on the provider).  We require an initial in person session for assessment to make sure it is an appropriate tool for you and to develop a listening plan that will be individualized for you.

The cost is $300 for access to the CORE program of 5 hours of listening. 

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Hello there! I'm Lisette, and I firmly believe that the intricacies of our thoughts don't always mirror reality, yet they hold immense power in shaping our emotional landscapes. I'm captivated by the idea that emotions often serve as the interpreter of our internal worlds, communicating in a language that many of us are still learning to decipher. 

My journey has led me to pursue a path as a compassionate and dedicated therapist. I'm driven by a passion for supporting others in sculpting transformative changes in their bodies, minds, and lives. With each step of my journey, I've recognized the significance of fostering a deep awareness within myself and aiding a similar process alongside my clients, encouraging a titrated yet sincere embodiment of their experience. 

As a somatic psychotherapist in training with a certification in SSP, I'm focused on integrating the principles of the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) from the Polyvagal Theory into my sessions. I understand that true healing encompasses not only the mind but also the body, and this understanding fuels my commitment to guiding individuals toward a holistic sense of well-being. My approach involves immersing in sensations, tuning into emotions, grounding within the body, and tracing the intricate dance between movements and thoughts. 

I am honored to be on this path of growth and learning, where I continually strive to bridge the gap between thoughts and feelings, empowering individuals to navigate their internal landscapes with grace and understanding. Join me on this transformative journey, as we explore the profound connection between mind and body and work together to pave the way for lasting change. 

Thank you for being a part of my story and for allowing me to be a part of yours. 

I look forward to getting to know you on your healing journey. Contact me here   or complete the form below to get scheduled with me.

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At Tapestry Poconos we offer a variety of mental health treatment options, to provide the right level of support for different mental health concerns. Call our admissions team to schedule your intake appointment today.

Our Poconos residential treatment facility is open 24/7/365. This location serves female clients in the beautiful Poconos Mountains region of Pennsylvania, providing confidential care no matter your mental health concerns. We accept most commercial insurance providers, as well as a majority of self-pay financing options.

Clients will experience a multi-modal, evidence based approach that consists of process group, individual and family therapy, psychoeducation, pharmacotherapy, nutritional support and holistic and experiential modalities. The clinical treatment is based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and incorporates trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, emotion focused family therapy (EFFT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

Programming at Tapestry Poconos also includes experiential therapy, a holistic approach which uses expressive activities to help individuals re-experience and process emotions from the past.  We offer a range of experiential therapies, including life skills training, nutrition and culinary programming, music therapy, art therapy, horticulture therapy, salt cave excursions and equine-assisted therapy.

Mental health treatment at the Poconos in Pennsylvania is offered by a licensed, passionate staff, driven by a desire to help you reach and sustain recovery. Our qualified staff serve as advocates in helping you improve quality of life, no matter where you find yourself in your mental health journey. We understand what you’re going through. From day one, you’ll work with licensed advocates for your mental health, to create a treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs and goals. Mental health treatment in the Poconos is personalized, and takes place at a pace comfortable for you.

This residential program offers treatment specific to women 18+ who struggle with primary mental health disorders. The program is also capable of admitting clients who have a secondary substance use disorder and/or eating disorder diagnosis. Reach out to a mental health treatment specialist in the Poconos today, to take steps toward effective mental health management.

Contact Tapestry today.   Call our dedicated residential admissions line at (828) 490-4032 today, or submit your information through our confidential web form.

If you want to fly in and start treatment, we are only 23 minutes from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. We provide ground transportation within a three-hour drive radius, if you need transportation from the airport or another location.

Our counselors want to walk with you on your journey toward improved quality of life, and can help anyone struggling with mental health in general. Call our dedicated residential admissions line at (828) 490-4032 today.

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