January 2022 - Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services Grand Rapids, MI

8 Tips for Coping with Cabin Fever

By: Ronald J. DeVries, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

Another pandemic winter stretches before us, and we have every right to be worried about going a little stir crazy. But don’t give up hope! The following tips can help you counteract cabin fever. What exactly is cabin fever? Cabin...

Rescuing Your New Year’s Resolutions

By: Jean Holthaus, LISW, LMSW

As the clock approached midnight New Year’s Eve, our resolutions to work out every day, eat healthier, spend more time with the kids or be a better employee seemed totally realistic and attainable. However, 25 percent of us fell off…

VAI, Pine Rest Study: Blood Markers Can Predict Depression in Pregnancy

January 26, 2022 Signs of inflammation in the blood reliably predict and identify severe depression in pregnancy, reports a new study led by scientists at Van Andel Institute and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. The team’s analysis established a...

Pine Rest Doctors Explore Youth Mental Health for WOODTV8’s “Daily Two” Spotlight

February 1, 2022 Pine Rest doctors will share insights on youth mental health for four WOODTV8 "Daily 2" interviews beginning February 8 through March 1, 2022. The doctors are pictured here alongside WOODTV8's Rachael Ruiz (pictured far left), who will...

Nurtured Heart Approach Trainer Allison Brower, LMSW, Featured on Maranda

January 21, 2022 Allison Brower, LMSW, recently appeared on WOTV's Maranda Where You Live to talk about her Nurtured Heart Approach parenting class that begins February 1 at Pine Rest! This 6-part online series implements a methodology that "empowers" parents...

Pine Rest Opens New 12-Bed Residential Unit for Substance Use Disorder Treatment

January 14, 2022 Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services has opened a new 12-bed substance use disorder facility in Cutlerville. The Birch Lodge Substance Use Disorder Residential Unit, located on the Cutlerville campus at 300 68th Street SE, will offer...

Addiction Experts Offer Recovery Advice for WOODTV8’s “Daily Two” Spotlight

January 2022 Four Pine Rest psychiatrists will share their expertise on addiction and recovery for six WOODTV8 "Daily 2" segments beginning December 28, 2021, through February 1, 2022. The psychiatrists are seen here flanking WOODTV8's Rachael Ruiz, who will conduct...

“The goal is to never have to turn someone away”: Pine Rest strives to meet surge in demand

Vice President & COO Bob Nykamp was recently interviewed by WOODTV8 to talk about proactive steps Pine Rest is taking to expand access to those seeking behavioral health care after being denied emergency approval from the State of Michigan in...

Pine Rest Welcomes New EAP Manager, Joel Arnold

January 11, 2022 We are pleased to introduce Joel Arnold, LMSW, CAADC, our new Manager of the Pine Rest Employee, Church and School Assistance Programs! Joel (pictured at left) is a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol...

Jean Holthaus shares coping strategies for travel anxiety on WZZM’s Alive & Well

January 10, 2022 Jean Holthaus, LISW, LMSW, was recently featured on WZZM13's Alive & Well segment to talk about travel anxiety during the pandemic, and strategies that airline travelers can use to overcome their fears. With COVID-19 cases spiking and...

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