Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Commentary: 6 Tips to Protect Your Child from Online Drug Threats


Many people in Philadelphia were stunned by a recent report that students in one community had been depicted on YouTube drinking and taking other drugs.

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Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center Welcomes Three New Staff


Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center welcomes three new staff, Dan Goodnature, Amy Meyer and Elizabeth Meyer. Dan Goodnature provides individual therapy services for children, adolescents and adults in the Wabasha and Winona offices. He completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Argosy University in Seattle, WA. Dan’s specialties and interests include testing for learning disabilities, ADHD, and dementia.



Amy Meyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who earned her master’s degree in Counselor Education from Winona State University. She provides therapy services to adolescents and adults through Hiawatha Valley’s Winona office. Amy recently worked as an intern counselor at the VA Medical Center’s PTSD Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP), serving OEF/OIF, Gulf War, and Vietnam veterans suffering with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder. Her recent capstone project included the implementation of a group intervention for veterans suffering from posttraumatic nightmares. She specializes in person-center counseling and cognitive behavioral interventions. Her interests include working with clients struggling with mood and anxiety problems as well as those who are dealing with reactions to trauma.

Elizabeth Meyer was hired as Development Coordinator, a newly created position at Hiawatha Valley. She received her education from Winona State University and the University of Minnesota. Elizabeth has experience doing community organizing around substance abuse and has worked as a Child Protection Social Worker at a county level. Elizabeth will be partaking in outreach services to educate the public and reduce the stigma of mental illness. She will also be involved in grant writing, program development and fundraising.


To schedule an appointment with Dan, Amy or other Hiawatha Valley Mental Health staff call toll-free 1-800-657-6777