By Howard M. Turney, Ph.D., MSW and Rebecca F. Ward, MSW, LCSW Photography by David Yerby Couples really benefit from therapy. Self-help books, TV, movies and commercials are all about relationships. We are a species that needs relationships; most of the happiest folks are those who have found good friendships as well as a close…
By Rebecca Ward, MSW, LCSW About a month ago, I left to run some of those maintenance-type errands that aren’t all that much fun. When I was about a mile from home, I realized I had left my phone behind. I felt a little anxious before I became aware I would be able to have…
By Marla Cantrell • Photography by Jamison Mosley Eight years ago, while on duty at a Little Rock fire station, then-captain Britton Turner listened as a call came in. There was an unknown medical emergency at a home in the Otter Creek community, and he rushed to the scene to help. When he arrived, he…
By Howard M. Turney, Ph.D. • Photography by David Yerby Psychotherapy has become important to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders only in the recent past. The journey of psychotherapy no longer brings to mind thoughts of “voodoo” or similar unsympathetic descriptors. In reality, psychotherapy is an important way to address life’s challenges…
As Governor of Arkansas, I do all I can to improve the quality of life of those in our state. One important gauge of success is our health and access to care and treatment. We’re pretty good at recognizing and treating physical concerns, but we often miss the signs of mental illness, even in those…
Rivendell 100 Rivendell Drive, Benton, AR 72015 (501) 316-1255 At Rivendell, we offer hope and healing to those suffering from psychiatric conditions and addictions. We provide these services in both an inpatient setting-serving adults, adolescents and children and we also are proud to offer outpatient programs for adults in recovery. Our ultimate goal is to provide…
Arkansas Money & Politics is back! The June magazine, which can be found inside your monthly edition of AY, is full of info on the future of solar in Arkansas, the life of Steve Clark and startup stories you won’t soon forget. Click on the links below to read stories from the June issue. You…
Thursday marks the first day of the Arkansas Adventure Bike Tour, the weekend-long trek through the Ozarks, hosted by Velo View Bike Tours. The Arkansas Ozarks are often overlooked by tourists and cycling enthusiasts headed for the Rockies or Appalachia. But Northwest Arkansas is home to some of the most beautiful cycling setting without the…
The Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas Educational Television Network’s ArkansasIDEAS are pleased to announce the June 1 rollout of the first Science of Reading online professional development course. The “Science of Reading: The Right to Read Act” course was developed to assist teachers with meeting the requirements of Act 1063 (the Right to Read…
