Dear Friends of AWOH,
After a long leave of absence, I am happy to return to my private practice this Spring to once again continue to serve children and families affected by anxiety conditions including selective mutism. I continue to be involved in several community projects and, thus, have only a small amount of appointments available at my San Rafael, CA practice. I look forward to serving you, either directly or as a support to you as needed. Feel free to email me, set up a phone consultation, or set up an appointment through my website which has recently been updated. I thank those who have been patiently waiting my return and of course, those who have supported me both in my practice and in taking a necessary leave of absence. This Spring, I am truly refreshed and renewed, and look forward to what lies ahead. Be well, all, and enjoy the beauty of the season.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Groups Beginning in October, 2010
Back to school is now in full swing. In the spirit of learning, why not participate in a group geared toward self-improvement? AWOH is pleased to be recruiting participants for two groups at this time. The first is particularly helpful for anxious children to continue develop anxiety-reduction skills in a school setting and the second is appropriate for teens and adults looking to achieve a personal goal.
Meets every other Saturday beginning October, 2010 (actual start date TBD depending on enrollment) for a total of 8 sessions. Each week focuses on a topic geared toward decreasing anxiety and increasing self-esteem as well as participation in fun group games and activities. Dr. Boggs will utilize the Social Effectiveness Therapy for Children and Adolescents (SET-C) and Coping Cat approaches which have both shown validity in research studies with socially anxious children. In addition, she will incorporate other effective interventions used at AWOH such as her own Butterfly Scale and Consonations techniques, the second of which was developed for the treatment of selective mutism. Group activities are offered in a non-intrusive way for children to develop social comfort and cooperation skills with their peers. School-aged children ages 5-11 will be grouped by age depending on the ages of children enrolled. Group fee of $75 per session covers all materials, snacks and activities. Discounted rate of $50 per session is available if 4 or more sessions are purchased at a time.
***Limited Participation, so ENROLL NOW!!! Contact AWOH to join. ***
Meets every other Saturday, beginning October, 2010 (actual start date TBD depending on enrollment). Geared toward ages 12-Adult. This is a motivational seminar designed to be completed in full and is appropriate for both teens and adults (groups will be formed according to age, depending on enrollment). Do you have a goal that you have been putting off for a long time? Do you need a little inspiration to get started? Are you longing for something meaningful in your life and are still trying to figure out what that is or what steps are needed to get there? If so, this is the group for you! Each meeting builds on the previous session to help participants be successful in working toward--and completing--a personal goal.
Examples of goals that may be reached with this program are:
-Giving a successful speech/performance
-Completing assignments and improving grades
-Finishing term papers, theses, or dissertations
-Successfully taking a test
-Getting better at a chosen sport or hobby
-Starting and sticking to a diet/fitness plan
-Having a successful job interview or audition experience
-Getting an individualized education plan (IEP) for my child*
-Parenting more consistently*
-Anything else that you want to achieve!
*Depending on need, a separate parent support group may be formed
$75 per session, $50 each if four or more sessions are purchased or $500 for the entire series (BEST PRICE--$40/session plus one session FREE!). Individual coaching sessions may also be scheduled if you are unable to participate in the group format.
****Limited to 6 participants. ENROLL NOW by contacting AWOH****
FALL SOCIAL: Children's Social Anxiety-Reduction Group
Facilitated by Audrey E. Boggs, Psy.D.
Alternating Saturdays, 11 AM to 12:30 PM
Meets every other Saturday beginning October, 2010 (actual start date TBD depending on enrollment) for a total of 8 sessions. Each week focuses on a topic geared toward decreasing anxiety and increasing self-esteem as well as participation in fun group games and activities. Dr. Boggs will utilize the Social Effectiveness Therapy for Children and Adolescents (SET-C) and Coping Cat approaches which have both shown validity in research studies with socially anxious children. In addition, she will incorporate other effective interventions used at AWOH such as her own Butterfly Scale and Consonations techniques, the second of which was developed for the treatment of selective mutism. Group activities are offered in a non-intrusive way for children to develop social comfort and cooperation skills with their peers. School-aged children ages 5-11 will be grouped by age depending on the ages of children enrolled. Group fee of $75 per session covers all materials, snacks and activities. Discounted rate of $50 per session is available if 4 or more sessions are purchased at a time.
***Limited Participation, so ENROLL NOW!!! Contact AWOH to join. ***
GOAL-GETTERS
12-Week Goal Achievement Series
Facilitated by Audrey E. Boggs, Psy.D.
Alternating Saturdays, 1 PM to 2:30
Meets every other Saturday, beginning October, 2010 (actual start date TBD depending on enrollment). Geared toward ages 12-Adult. This is a motivational seminar designed to be completed in full and is appropriate for both teens and adults (groups will be formed according to age, depending on enrollment). Do you have a goal that you have been putting off for a long time? Do you need a little inspiration to get started? Are you longing for something meaningful in your life and are still trying to figure out what that is or what steps are needed to get there? If so, this is the group for you! Each meeting builds on the previous session to help participants be successful in working toward--and completing--a personal goal.
Series Topics:
Moving Forward on the Journey: Decision Making
Doing Something Meaningful: Values Clarification
Nurturing the Vision Within: Creating a Goal and Achieving It
Get Out of My Way! Preventing Self-Sabotage and Coping with Fear
Climbing Mountains: Overcoming Obstacles
Being My Own Best Friend: Replacing Negative with Positive Thinking
1, 2, 3...Go! Goals, Tasks, and Baby Steps to Get There
Lean on Me: Utilizing a Social Support System
American Idol: Learning from Mentors and Role Models
Rainbows in the Heart: Affirmation and Appreciation
Report Card: Assessing Progress
The Real Prize: Accepting and Maintaining Success
Examples of goals that may be reached with this program are:
-Giving a successful speech/performance
-Completing assignments and improving grades
-Finishing term papers, theses, or dissertations
-Successfully taking a test
-Getting better at a chosen sport or hobby
-Starting and sticking to a diet/fitness plan
-Having a successful job interview or audition experience
-Getting an individualized education plan (IEP) for my child*
-Parenting more consistently*
-Anything else that you want to achieve!
*Depending on need, a separate parent support group may be formed
$75 per session, $50 each if four or more sessions are purchased or $500 for the entire series (BEST PRICE--$40/session plus one session FREE!). Individual coaching sessions may also be scheduled if you are unable to participate in the group format.
AWOH Moves to the San Francisco Bay Area!!
The A Work of Heart Practice of Dr. Audrey Boggs is now fully established in the San Francisco Bay Area. While AWOH began in Santa Monica, CA (Los Angeles Area) in 2002, Dr. Boggs later decided to move her practice to the area in which she grew up. When AWOH opened in San Rafael, CA in January, 2010, Dr. Boggs continued to split her time between the San Francisco and Los Angeles Areas. However, now AWOH has one main home in Northern California. AWOH serves counties including Marin, San Francisco, Sonoma, Alameda and Contra Costa and patients and clients out of the area by special arrangement. Dr. Boggs remains in contact with providers in the Los Angeles Area and will likely continue to have occasional speaking engagements in the Southern California Areas.
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