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From Then to Now Kathy Gage
“Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.” -Dalai...
Amy Payne, CPS
Mar 64 min read
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The New Normal
“We are living in unprecedented times.” Is anyone else really, really tired of hearing that? I am. I’m exhausted. I think it would be...
Jimmie Riley
Mar 64 min read
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From Then to Now, JJ
T his edition of Gathered News , the From Then to Now article is about a woman that makes a significant impact on the lives of the...
Amy Payne, CPS
Dec 5, 20246 min read
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"TGP Magic"
What is The Gathering Place magic (TGP magic)? TGP magic is a phenomenon that we at The Gathering Place see when someone comes in for...
Amy Payne, CPS
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Give Yourself a Gift. Be present throughout the holidays
The holidays are a time for giving and receiving. Searching for the perfect gift with a certain person in mind, boxing and wrapping it,...
Susan Mader, MSSW, CPS
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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Belong to The Gathering Place Circle of Support
The circle is a universal symbol with extensive meaning. A circle represents limitless things, among them unity and wholeness. Unity...
Susan Mader, MSSW, CPS
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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From Then to Now, Ashley Le Sage
The goal for many people that have mental health conditions with or without substance abuse, is recovery. The Substance Abuse and Mental...
Amy Payne, CPS, Executive Director
Oct 14, 20248 min read
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What is Peer Support and Why is it so Effective?
When I was in the throes of mental distress, I did not have the insight that what I was experiencing had a name—“mental illness.” Nor...
Susan Mader, MSSW, CPS
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Anxiety. What if feels like to me.
I like the analogy that anxiety is a heavy rock. Yelling at it won’t make it go away. But sometimes, if you take the time to feel the...
Susan Mader, MSSW, CPS
Jun 7, 20241 min read
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From Then to Now Trina Myers
When the phone rang at the Myers residence one night in January 2003, the last thing that Trina’s family expected to hear was the voice...
Amy Payne, CPS
Jun 7, 20245 min read
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Feeling Empty, Isolated, and Alone
Break the Cycle. Discover social connections at The Gathering Place Breaking the cycle of loneliness can be challenging. It takes effort...
Susan Mader, MSSW, CPS
Mar 30, 20242 min read
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The Gathering Place wishes you peace, joy, and hope.
All of us at The Gathering Place wish you a holiday full of peace, joy, and hope. Hope is one small word with such a significant impact....
Susan Mader, MSSW, CPS
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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From Then to Now...Tanner Keim
Typically, when I write this article, I focus solely on one individual’s unique journey with mental health conditions or dual diagnosis....
Amy Payne, CPS
Dec 8, 20236 min read
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From Then Til Now...Earl Hillsberg
Earl is a man whose journey could be a movie on Hallmark Hall of Fame. From the beginning of his life, when his mother’s life was...
Amy Payne, CPS
Sep 13, 20233 min read
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The Magic of Routines
Aristotle had it right, we are what we repeatedly do. As fall beckons, our schedules become more routine, and habits are established. At...
Heidi Garner, Executive Director, MSCIN
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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Making Your Bed
Do you make your bed in the morning? And why am I asking this? Making your bed is a simple task that keeps you organized and focused all...
Susan Mader, MSSW, CPS
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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From Then Till Now...A Recovery Story Alexias Fuller
The dictionary defines inspiration as: to be so successful, or to deal with a difficult situation so well, that other people admire you...
Amy Payne, CPS
Jun 23, 20234 min read
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Mental Health Language: Words that are respectful and words that just plain hurt.
Words can make us feel good, and they can cause us to feel bad. Words and labels used to describe people living with mental health...
Susan Mader, MSSW, CPS
May 31, 20232 min read
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From Then Till Now a Recovery Story
Heidi Garner, our new Executive Director Over the years I have enjoyed the opportunity to write for Gathered News. My favorite article to...
Amy Payne, CPS
Apr 3, 20234 min read
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Volunteer Jim Fager is a super star! Featured in the Green Bay Press-Gazette
This article was submitted by Susan Mader for the 2022 WPS Volunteer Awards You can see Jim Fager at The Gathering Place almost every day...
Susan Mader, MSSW, CPS
Feb 13, 20233 min read
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