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What is Mandala Therapeutic services?

Mandala Therapeutic Services is a mental health group facility located in Russell, Kentucky. We offer quality outpatient counseling treatment to our clients in the Tri-State area. The facility is run by a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing their clients with the best possible care.

We offer 1 0n 1 Traditional Therapy as well as.

What is Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy, or talk therapy, is a way to help people with a broad variety of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. Psychotherapy can help eliminate or control troubling symptoms so a person can function better and can increase well-being and healing.

Couples Counseling

Online counselling

Telehealth

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EMDR

Meet our Office Staff

These are the people from Mandala Therapeutic Services's Administrative and Billing team who are at your service from the time you walk through the door till the time you leave. 

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Chris Knipp

Operations Account Liaison

What are some of your hobbies and/or interests?  

I love to make art, sculptures and Dioramas. I also love to stream video games.  

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 Do you have any pets? 

I have a Great Dane named Kano and a Maine Coon mix named Vex. 

 

 What is your favorite color and why? 

Cyan. When I see the color, it makes me so happy. 

 

 What is your favorite coping skill? 

Walking. It is my form of meditation, and it helps me process things. 

 

What is your favorite quote? 

Pain, Pleasure and Death are no more than a process for existence. The revolutionary struggle in this process is a doorway open to intelligence.

- Frida Kahlo

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Trista Deweese

Receptionist

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What are some of your hobbies and/or interests?  

 I love spending time with my husband, kids and my family! going for walks and I enjoy movie night & singing. 


Do you have any pets? 

I have 2 dogs. Winston AKA Winnie who is a golden doodle, and Joker who is a Pitbull. We also have 3 adorable ferrets named Stuart, Charlotte and Dexter. 


What is your favorite color and why? 

Emerald Green is my favorite color because its vibrant and so eye catching!


What is your favorite coping skill? 

cleaning house! 


What is your favorite quote?  

"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well."- ralph waldo Emerson .

It reminds me to focus on making a positive impact in the world!

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Fonda Riffe with Buddy Jax

Billing Specialist

What are some of your hobbies and/or Interests?

I am a maker. I am a hobby hopper. I do a lot of paper art, I also make sterling jewelry and beaded jewelry.

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Do you have any pets?

Buddy Jax, a miniature schnauzer, Rosie the ginger cat, and Maggie the Blue Heeler.

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What is your favorite color and why?

I don't know that at this time I can name a favorite color. I really just love all color depending on what I am doing.

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What is your favorite coping skill?

List making, I love it when I get to complete a list or just even cross something off of it. It is a wonderful thing for me. I love to listen to music.

What is your favorite quote?

You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon will be too late. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Coping Skills every person should know

Diversions

- while not an absolute solution, a diversion coping skill helps you avoid irrational thoughts and distract you temporarily until you can think clearly. Examples include:

  • Picking up a hobby

  • Playing an instrument

  • Reading a book

  • Listening to music

  • Writing/journaling

  • Playing with your pet

  • Solving a puzzle

  • Cleaning your room

  • Washing dishes

  • Skygazing/Stargazing

  • Enjoying nature


Social Coping Skills

- involving a therapist, friend, or loved one can help you more accurately identify a problem and provide objective support and advice. Here are some examples:

  • Help your neighbor

  • Talk with a friend

  • Set healthy boundaries in a relationship

  • Learn when to say "no"

  • Using humor to diffuse a situation

  • Encouraging a friend

  • Practice assertiveness


Physical Coping Skills

- these are bodily coping strategies that we can practice to minimize undo stress. They could be:

  • Deep breathing

  • Minimizing caffeine intake

  • Exercising

  • Sleeping more

  • Eating healthy foods

  • Reduce sugar intake


Cognitive Coping Skills

- these help you identify toxic thinking traps and reverse a negative thought process. A few to try are:

  • Memorize a meaningful quote

  • Weigh pros and cons of a decision

  • Adopt a positive mindset in new situations

  • Practice self-monitoring (awareness of a problem)

  • Cognitive restructuring (change the way you think about a problem)

  • Reward yourself upon task completion/goal achievement

  • Create a list of things you're thankful for

Resources for your Mental Health 

•    Dial 911 (24/7)
•    Text HOME or SUPPORT to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line (24/7)
•    Dial or Text 988 (24/7) Suicide Hotline
•    Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 (24/7)
•    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7)
•    The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (24/7)
•    RAINN: 1-800-656-4673 for Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7)
•    loveisrespect: 1-866-331-9474 Domestic Violence and Abuse Hotline (24/7)
•    National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237 NEDA
is available Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST).
•    National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 The NAMI hotline
is available every Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

"What I love about therapy is that they’ll tell you what your blind spots are. Although that’s uncomfortable and painful, it gives you something to work with." 

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