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How to Become a Happier Person Looking at the Average Man or Woman God is Love. Love is God. Dr. James Kok has been an ordained minister for 50 years and is the founder of Care and Kindness Ministries, which presents conferences throughout the United States to train and motivate people in the Vision of Care and Kindness. His book, The Miracle of Kindness is the virtual textbook for this vision. He speaks extensively throughout the United States and Canada. Dr. Kok was Director of Care Ministry for the Crystal Cathedral Congregation of Garden Grove, CA for 29 years. As a certified Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor, he trained churches, pastors and telephone counselors in care methods. He writes for the Care Capsule and is the author of six books. The most recent one, Transform Belief Into Behavior has just been released. Workshop Speakers Anna’s Angels Health Care Decision-Making Workshop leaders are all from the Atlantic Health System. They have extensive experience and knowledge in guiding individuals through health care decision-making as well as developing, organizing, assessing, implementing and facilitating quality care. Oh if only…… Dealing with Regret Rev. Thomas Bartha is an ordained pastor in the Reformed Church in America, serving the Pompton Reformed Church in Pompton Lakes since 2002. Before moving to this area, Tom and his wife Mary served churches in Michigan and Illinois. Prior to seminary, Tom traveled for several years as a musician/folksinger, picking up plenty of stories along the way. Caring for those experiencing Fetal and Infant Loss Beth Cipoletti is an LCSW at Chilton Medical Center who has experience in bringing peace to those who went through fetal and infant loss. She recently co-hosted a service of remembrance and planting in a garden of hope. Ministering to Substance Abusers – What You Can Do Rev. Timothy Dunn is a chaplain at the Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff, NJ. He is an ordained Minister in the Reformed Church in America (RCA). He is also licensed in the state of New Jersey as both a clinical social worker (LCSW) and a clinical alcohol and drug counselor (LCADC). Rev. Dunn is an adjunct instructor of the Saturday Semester Continuing Education Program at New Jersey City University where he teaches classes on substance abuse counseling.
Depression in Children – Fighting Back Counselor Susan DeBell is a certified Art Educator, School Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and retired School Nurse who has worked with adults, couples, children and teenagers for many years. Susan has a Master’s degree in Counseling, a certificate in Substance Abuse Coordinator from Montclair University as well as a certificate in Family Psychology from Capella University. Presently she has her own private practice at First Reformed Church in Pompton Plains and is employed as a licensed counselor by Pathways Counseling Center, Inc. in Pompton Lakes. She has written numerous children’s books to teach important life skills such as empathy, dealing with bullies, making and keeping friends, and dealing with stress. She has also designed and illustrated a card game incorporating important social skills for children ages 4-12. Susan has facilitated groups of children, adolescents, and adults concerning divorce, grief and loss, depression, social skills, and the challenges of mild brain injury (concussion).
I Don’t Wanna Talk About It: Dealing with Unspeakable Illness Rev. E.J. Emerson, an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America, has significant personal experience as a patient, as well as family member, friend and clergyperson to patients with cancer and other life-threatening and/or disabling illnesses. She has previously served as Pastor of the Reformed Church of Keyport and then the Richfield Church in Clifton. She holds an M.A. in French from Middlebury College (with studies in France) and an M.Div. from New Brunswick Theological Seminary. EJ has led numerous workshops on such topics as understanding the Belhar Confession, what it means to be an Elder, writing poetry, and journaling. A part-time adjunct professor of English for more than ten years, she taught composition, literary criticism and public speaking. EJ was also a keynote speaker at Crossroads, an annual event for RCA women. She is also a freelance writer/editor, French translator, and published poet. Her year-long devotional of personal psalms, Psalmistry: Reflections of Praise, was recently released by WestBow Press.
Care for the Caregiver Judi Wesley has been working in the field addictions and mental health for over ten years as a licensed clinician, director, professional staff trainer, and educator. She brings knowledge as a registered nurse (RN), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor (LCADC) and certified preventions specialist (CPS). She is an adjunct professor at Rutgers University School of Social Work; a field liaison and teacher for Rutgers University Intensive Weekend MSW program; a workshop facilitator for Rutgers continuing education program; an in-home therapist for caregivers, the elderly and disabled with NewBridge Services; Anger Management facilitator at the Market Street Mission; CADC curriculum writer and teacher with New Jersey Prevention Network; curriculum writer and facilitator for New Jersey Child Welfare Training Academy; and an on-line curriculum writer for NCADD Middlesex.
Bouncing Back: How Care and Kindness Breed Resilience Rev. Ron Franklyn grew up near Watts in South Central Los Angeles; worked as a surgical technician in both Southern California and Holland, Michigan for 12 years; and graduated from Western Theological Seminary in 1976. He served as a Reformed Church Pastor in Cleveland, Ohio for 10 years; Holland, Michigan for 5 years; and Wayne, New Jersey for 20 years. He retired from active ministry 3 years ago but is busy helping raise his 15 year-old daughter and 11 year-old son in his second marriage. He is a cancer survivor who has specialized in issues of death and dying over the years, receiving training from Elizabeth Kübler-Ross among others. He has also led training in Stephen’s Ministry at his church in Holland. The Rev. Dr. Jim Kok was Ron’s Clinical Pastoral Education supervisor at Pine Rest Christian Hospital near Grand Rapids in 1975-76.
After Diagnosis: Life – Moving from Devastation to Extraordinary Living Jim Henry is an author, workshop leader, pastor, graduate school teacher and church planter. Since 1992, his primary work has been the establishment of both James Henry Counseling Associates and The Life Giver’s Network. Since 1992, his primary work has been the establishment of The Life Givers Network, which is an outgrowth of James Henry Counseling Associates. Jim's work is presently known in 38 states and several foreign countries and his first book, After Diagnosis: LIFE has been translated recently into Spanish. Storytelling: How God’s story and our stories intersect Rev. Chris Jacobsen is Lead Pastor of Abundant Life Reformed Church in Wyckoff, NJ. A 2008 graduate of New Brunswick Theological Seminary, Chris previously served as pastor of the Reformed Church of Freehold.
Spiritual Temperaments: Discovering the Different Pathways to Deeper Intimacy With God Carrie and Michael Johnson have been serving together at Living Word Reformed Church in North Haledon, NJ for the past fourteen years. Carrie is the leader of the Women’s Ministry Team at Living Word and is currently working on a masters degree in women’s ministry at Alliance Theological Seminary. She is also the author of a forthcoming bible study on Galatians, published by Faith Alive. Michael serves as the lead pastor of Living Word. He holds an MDiv from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. They have been married for almost eighteen years and have three children. Michael and Carrie were first introduced to Spiritual Temperaments in 2012 and quickly realized that this concept would be revolutionary both for the way they related to each other and the way they ministered. They have since used Spiritual Temperaments to help others understand their own unique way of experiencing God and they have renovated the ministry of their church to provide opportunities for all of the temperaments to be shared and experienced. Bea Kettlewood, Ph.D. and Melinda DeBell The Role of Art in Healing Bea Kettlewood is a renowned artist whose works have been displayed in multiple locations on the east coast. Among other accomplishments, she designed the stained glass windows at Chilton Medical Center and other hospital in the area. Melinda DeBell has a Masters Degree in fine arts, is presently getting her Masters in counseling and is a Certified Christian Life Coach. Deep Meditation to Calm the Mind, Body and Soul Linda R. Marciniak is the Social Work Manager at Chilton Medical Center and has worked in the field for over 25yrs. Linda has facilitated many workshops on Stress, Healing, and how to best use coping mechanisms. She maintains a private practice specializing in women in transition and couples seeking a deeper connection. Carol O’Neill The Journey Ahead: The Challenges and Opportunities of Aging Carol O’Neill is the Parish Nurse at the Old Paramus Reformed Church in Ridgewood. She has served in this capacity for more than 14 years. Her position often involves walking alongside members of the congregation as they face the difficult decisions and changes brought about by advancing years. Robert L. Parker Becoming a Mental Health First Aider Robert L. Parker has been a passionate leader in community human services for nearly 40 years. As the head of NewBridge Services for 21 years, Mr. Parker has transformed the 50-year-old nonprofit from a local mental health agency into an organization that brings balance to the lives of more than 10,000 people each year through counseling, housing and education. Mr. Parker has received numerous awards, including the 2012 Ann Klein Advocate Award for his commitment to creating affordable housing for those with special needs. Mr. Parker was one of the first people in New Jersey to be certified as a trainer in Mental Health First Aid, a federally endorsed program to educate the community about how to recognize and respond to a mental illness crisis. Mr. Parker holds a master's degree in public administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a bachelor's degree in community leadership and development from Springfield College. He has held leadership roles at numerous nonprofit and advocacy groups. Visiting the Sick: Practical ways to give care, comfort and courage – keeping healthy boundaries Rev. Randy Parks, Manager of Pastoral Care and Chaplain at Newton Medical Center in Newton, NJ is a Board Certified Chaplain through the Association of Professional Chaplains. He also served as Pastoral Care Manager/Chaplain at Franklin Hospital Medical Center in Valley Stream, Long Island, and took his clinical training at New York Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Lennox Hill Hospital in NYC. He is an ordained Baptist minister and endorsed for healthcare chaplaincy through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. In addition to healthcare chaplaincy, he has served on staff of Baptist, Congregational and Episcopal churches in the Northeast.
Delivering Healing & Growth for Adult Children of Alcoholics Roland Petit, Chaplain at Chilton Medical Center, is an ordained Interfaith Minister and the author of Transformation for Life: Healing and Growth for Adult Children of Alcoholics and Others. He has led scores of self-help groups, has served as Minister of Pastoral Care and has been a communications/training and development manager at one of the world's largest corporations. Roland has served on the presidential award- winning CONTACT crisis intervention hotline, and has been on TV in the U.S. and Japan. He also has appeared in various printed publications and presented workshops at previous Care and Kindness conferences in California and New Jersey.
Be Not Afraid: Turning to God in Times of Fear and Uncertainty The Healing Power of Forgiveness The Great Truth: Shattering Life's Most Insidious Lies That Sabotage Your Happiness Along with the Revelation of Life's Sole Purpose Janet Pfeiffer, internationally known speaker and award-winning author, is an instructor and program director at a battered women’s shelter and day care center. She is a former columnist for the Daily Record, hosts her own cable TV show, is a former co-host of a radio talk show and has been a contributing writer to numerous magazines. A leading authority in the field of anger management and conflict resolution, Janet serves as a consultant to such companies as the U.S. Army, U.S. Postal Service, AT&T, Hoffman-LaRoche, Rutgers University, Carnival Cruise Lines, United Way, YWCA, New Jersey Education Association, Care-One, William Paterson University and more. She has spoken at the United Nations, Notre Dame University, the YWCA National Week Without Violence Campaign, and is a member of the National Police Suicide Foundation. She is a frequent guest on radio and TV, and is the founder of “The Antidote to Anger” anger management support group. End-of-Life Decision-Making Terri Roth Reicher serves as the Bioethics Attorney for Chilton Medican Center and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at William Paterson University. She writes and lectures frequently on issues in Bioethics. She has taught at Seton Hall Law School and at the Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine. Ms. Reicher is a frequent trainer for the NJAPM (NJ Association of Professional Mediators). She is a charter member of the NJ chapter of the National Association of Distinguished Neutrals and currently serves as the President of the Marie Garibaldi ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Inn of Court. Ms. Reicher holds a BS from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, a JD from Vanderbilt University School of Law and holds an advanced law degree from Seton Hall University, where she was a member of the first LLM class in Health and Hospital Law. Sonia C. Reyes How to Help and Safeguard Your Child from Abuse Sonia C. Reyes is a licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated from Adelphi University and has a Post-Graduate certification from Fordham University for the Treatment of Sexually Abused Families and their Perpetrators. She specializes in Childhood Emotional Trauma, Incest and Dissociation. She helped develop and provides in her private practice a Therapeutic, Cognitive, Behavioral Modification Group for Adult Female Incest survivors. Ms. Reyes is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the International Society for the Studies of Trauma and Dissociation, and the Association for Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children
Dealing with Family Mental Illness Rev. Dr. Andrew Rienstra and Mae Rienstra, retired senior pastor and spouse at the First Reformed Church in Pompton Plains, NJ, now live in East Stroudsburg, PA. Andrew has a Doctor of Ministry degree from Princeton Seminary, and served for 32 years as an Air Force Chaplain on both active duty and in the reserves. Both he and Mae have volunteered many years in various county and statewide organizations to assist the mentally ill, drawn to the work because of their experience with their daughter, who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Andrew has also served as chaplain to the police department and first aid squad in Pequannock Township, and presently serves as Senior Pastor to retired Reformed Church pastors in northern New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Mae worked for years as a real estate agent and assisted New Bridge Services in securing housing for clients. Pat Taranto Emotional First Aid Pat Taranto is a licensed professional counselor and R.N., trained to respond in crisis/trauma situations. She is a member of St. Mary’s Parish in Pompton Lakes.
Andrea Wasser-Malmud Active Listening – More than words can say Andrea Wasser-Malmud, LCSW, CCBT, CFT, is the chief professional officer for NewBridge Services. Her NewBridge career has spanned nearly 30 years. She currently runs the Adult and Family Services Department, and oversees the operations of the Senior Services and Partial Care (day treatment) departments. In her clinical role, she runs the anger management program, “Cool Under Fire.” Previously, Ms. Wasser-Malmud served as a mental health worker at Fair Oaks Hospital in Summit, NJ, and a psychiatric social worker at Essex County Hospital Center in Cedar Grove, NJ. She holds a master's degree and license in social work and certifications as a cognitive behavior therapist and forensic therapist. Her primary interest is in ensuring that the concepts of wellness and recovery are a guiding force throughout the agency. Her “Wonders of Wellness Initiative” (WOWI) was recently highlighted in the publication of the NJ Association of Mental Health and Addictions Agencies.
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Rev. Dr. Jim Henry
Rev. Michael and Carrie Johnson
Rev. Randolph Parks
Rev. Dr. Andy Rienstra and Mae RienstraComing
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Dr. James Kok is the founder of the Care and Kindness Campaign
You really shouldn’t say “I LOVE YOU” unless you mean it.
But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.
— Jessica- age 8