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The ultimate goal of the Peniel Family Services Division is to provide the tools which will strengthen families by assisting children and young adults to cope in times of family crisis. Program Description: PENIEL Family Services Division is an out-patient program whose management is directly under PENIEL Treatment Facility. |
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We provide clinical therapy and Christian Counseling with practical emphasis to children, teens, and families. Individual as well as family sessions are conducted by trained clinicians and overseen by a Licensed Social Worker with years of experience and success. Appointments are scheduled in advance based on the patients’ need and at the discretion of the clinician. Group therapy is also provided according to age and diagnosis compatibility. An individualized service plan is developed for each client in order to provide the specific tools the client needs to be successful. Below is a list of the services we provide at the · Individual counseling · Family counseling and intervention · Group therapy · Play therapy · Clinical assessment · Legal advocacy · Educational advocacy · Safety assessment for children · Referral to community resources · Prevention of placement and abuse counseling · Substance abuse treatment · Parenting skills training · Medical and mental health assessment and referral
Meet the Staff of Peniel's Family Services Division
Carlene Larmond, MSW, LSW
Carlene Larmond, MSW, LSW, has 20 years of experience working with children, youth, and families. She is licensed in the states of New York and Pennsylvania. Ms. Larmond, a graduate of Fordham University, has been employed as a Social Worker at PENIEL since 1997. She currently works closely with Mental Health Specialists, Human Service Providers, clinicians, teachers, and legal authorities. She also teaches the Parenting Skills Class weekly and is a member of the PENIEL Administrative Staff. Ms. Larmond has received intensive training over the past 20 years in confidentiality, ethics, family dynamics, parent/child conflict, crisis intervention, counseling the abused child and/or adult, child/teenage advocacy, parenting skills, dual diagnosis, substance abuse and mental health issues.
Kara Ketley, BA Clinician
Kara has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Human Services. Her work with children has proven to be phenomenal. She has tremendous patience with her clients and is extremely effective. Kara also serves as the Director of the Children’s Ministries of PENIEL Praise Community Church. Along with her staff, she has influenced and changed that department to meet the needs of the children in a noteworthy way. She is meticulous, creative, and competent. The children that she has worked with are successful and thriving. We are thrilled to have her aboard as a part of this team. |
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