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Rev. Carlene Appel, MDiv., PC, CERC, CTP, CDCS, CCFP, CGP OWNER AND LEAD COUNSELOR
New Day Pastoral
Counseling Services
(630) 557-6229
Meet Gracie!
This heart capturing Therapy K-9, is the newest addition to our practice. As of the end of March she is 10 mo. old and already doing God's work of bringing comfort and calmness to adults and children who have been traumatized, suffering from PTSD, Grieving loss, anxiety, depression, the terminally ill, hospice patients, adults living with advanced stage Dementias and more.
Gracie is a Dachshund/Catahoolah Leopard mix. Catahoolah Leopard dogs were named after the Catahoolah Parish in LA and is their official State Dog. The Dachshund side will keep her to a portable 24-25 lb. size unlike the Catahoolah side which grows to between 80-95 lb-which is not very portable (even with the handle on her harness LOL!!!) Rev. is sure that Gracie definitely has some "Cat" in her because she is always grooming herself.
Gracie has a gentle, quiet demeanor and while she is a little shy at first, she quickly warms up to people who pet her and other animals. Laying patiently in the laps of nursing home residents in Memory Care or by the side of an anxious, bedbound Hospice patient, they feel Gracie's unconditional love and it is amazing to watch the chemistry and the miracle happen when Gracie's presence calms the anxious, relaxes the restless, and fills every life she touches with pure joy and a sense of peace .
Gracie and Rev. are currently enrolled in a K-9 Master Class for Service Dogs. We train every day so that she will be well-disciplined and well-prepared to enter training for her official Certified Therapy Dog status. The training differs in that Service Dogs are Do Not Pet when working, while Therapy Dogs are PLEASE Pet Me anytime. Rev. takes her wherever she goes since she needs to be socialized and comfortable with many people who can't resist petting her. Rev. and her main kick Gracie are ready to help children, teens, and adults find healing and love.
Interestingly Dog spelled backwards is God and a dog's unconditional love certainly reflects the unconditional love God has for all people no matter who they are. Request an appointment with Gracie and Rev. today. Just fill out the contact page and we can schedule an in-home visit if you are in the 7 Greater Chicagoland Counties. We also offer online and Tele-health Counseling.
The Rev and Gracie
the Wonder Therapy Dog
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The Rev. partners with (Ret.) Detective Rich Wistocki to protect kids from cyber-pedophiles, cyber-bullies and keep their schools safe from violence.
Rich Wistocki is a child crime expert and detective from Illinois who has dedicated his career to helping children by tirelessly pursuing, apprehending and prosecuting child predators, Rich is also leading the charge to Stop School Shootings. He is the owner of Be Sure Consulting. www.besureconsulting.com.
Rich crisscrosses the Country educating law enforcement using cutting-edge investigative techniques, as well as going to
schools teaching students and parents responsible digital activity. Rich also trains Student Resource Officers (SROs), and school administrators on how they can effectively Stop School Shootings (75%).
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Greetings from The Rev.!
As promised, I am featuring 2 blog submissions from Det. Rich Wistocki. The first teaches parents why it's important for them to know what their children are doing on-line. The second makes the case that we CAN stop 75% of school shootings. The solution to the problem doesn't involve more gun laws. Read Det. Rich's solution from the playbook of the United States Secret Service whom he has worked with--and it has prevented over 43 incidents as of 05/13/23. Lots of people are still alive and the would be assailants are arrested and also given badly needed mental health help.
Just a reminder-If you are grieving from the death of a loved one due to COVID19, or any other circumstances call me at 630-557-6229. You talk, I'll listen.
Blessings
Rev.
thoughts of suicide running in the back of your mind, please call right away or the National Suicide Hotline number on the Contact Page of this website. Most everyone has had the thought of suicide pass through between the ears. The good news is thoughts are just thoughts until you act upon them. I've had clients be very relieved to know that they weren't likely to follow through if it was one of the millions of thoughts that are momentary and pass through. And don't believe the myth that asking someone if they are considering suicide will make it happen. You may even save a life by asking. Please read the blog on suicide for the facts.
I am available to come to your home with appropriate COVID19 precautions or consider a video counseling session if you are more comfortable that way. SOLUTIONS-the first PRN Contract Chaplain Services provider for Healthcare is now available for businesses needing one on a temporary basis. I'm looking forward with great anticipation to what God has in store for New Day. Share with us in the comment box below. Your words could brighten the day for someone. We all need to feel loved and valued. So pay it forward!
Your Servant Leader,
Rev. Carlene
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