Robust, Tailored Treatment
for Adolescents
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Representatives from Timberline Knolls adolescent therapy team, left to right: Emily Keehan (DBT Specialist), Shari Rogers, Nora Beasanski, Jeanne Dickerson, Kate Colangelo, Jordan Litvak, Sara Newhard, Bethany Casson, Heather Rigdon (Behavioral Health Specialist), Candace Burton (Behavioral Health Specialist), and Lora Biesenkamp. Not pictured: Therapists Sarah Clarke, Tracey Martin and Lisa Sleezer.
Two words define the adolescent program at Timberline Knolls: dynamic and individualized.
Our team of primary therapists, family therapists, eating disorder specialists, expressive therapists, nurses and countless others are committed to excellence. Whether it’s by adding a new group, or refining a specific process, every possible step is taken to ensure our young residents receive the most complete and comprehensive care.
One component that never changes is our commitment to the individual. We know what works for one girl, might not work for another. Respecting individuality ultimately translates into treatment success.
Lodge-Based Teams Provide Personalized Care
Timberline Knolls has two adolescent lodges, Oak and Sequoia, which provide the perfect environment for personal, individualized care.
Although part of the whole, each lodge has its own dedicated multi-disciplinary treatment team, including:
- Psychiatrist
- Primary Therapist
- Family Therapist
- Eating Disorder Specialist
- Addiction Specialist
- Dietitian
- Milieu Management
- Aftercare Planner
“Our lodge system mirrors the family system, which provides residents with a sense of unity and security,” said Nora Beasanski, LCSW, Clinical Lead on Oak. “With this arrangement, each girl is a member of another smaller, more intimate community found on their lodge.”
DBT and Psycho-educational Groups
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is fundamental to every aspect of our program. Therefore, all residents, including adolescents, go to three DBT groups each week, one being an Application of DBT group.
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New Medical Director
 Timberline Knolls has named SooMi Lee-Samuel, MD, MA, as the new medical director.
Board-certified in adult, adolescent and child psychiatry, Dr. Lee-Samuel supervises the medical staff and maintains the overall vision and direction for the treatment program. Serving as an important leader and member of the multi-disciplinary treatment teams at Timberline Knolls, she works collaboratively with primary/family therapists, expressive therapists, nutritionists and other clinical staff.
"My goal for every woman and girl who comes to our program is to grow emotionally stronger and more self-assured," said Dr. Lee-Samuel. "We can't change past events, but we can change the future by guiding each resident to thoughtfully take stock of her own life and begin her journey to life-long recovery. Through intensive work with her treatment team, she can leave our care ready to take control of her life and fight for a better, healthier future."
Prior to coming to Timberline Knolls, Dr. Lee-Samuel was affiliated with multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitals including Lakeshore Hospital, Provena Mercy, and Alexian Brothers, all in the Chicagoland area. She had a private practice for several years and was an assistant professor at the University of Chicago. She also served as the Director of Psychiatric Services for DCFS of Illinois.
"Timberline Knolls is a place of self-growth and self-discovery not only for our residents but staff as well," adds Dr. Lee-Samuel. "Everyone who works here is committed to our mission and to the important work being done."
Dr. Lee-Samuel attended Wellesley College in Massachusetts, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. She is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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 Google Hangouts
ADDICTION HOPE
An interactive discussion was recently held on The Dangers of Adderall—How to Tell if You Are Addicted with Roseann Rook, CADC, Addictions Clinical Specialist, Timberline Knolls. Click the image below to watch the playback of the hangout.
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Timberline Knolls
4th Annual Alumnae Retreat
TK Staff Panel Q&A at our Alumnae Retreat in Oak Brook, Ill. So many great questions from our remarkable women and girls in recovery; clinical staff representing areas of eating disorders, art therapy, DBT, dance/movement therapy and substance use disorders.
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TK Celebrates Wiggle Your Toes Day
Our Dance/Movement therapists celebrating Wiggle Your Toes Day on August 6. Wishing you joy in movement and appreciation of every part of your body.
Left to right: Julie Brannen, MA, R-DMT, GLCMA, Dance/Movement Therapist, Mood and Anxiety Specialist; Lisaura Lozada-Goode, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT, Expressive Therapy Program Coordinator; and Roz Rodgers, MA, GLCMA, Dance/Movement Therapist. Photo by Carrie Finazzo, Principal, TK Academy.
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TK Staff Spotlight
Gregory Holich, MS, LPC
DBT Specialist
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Ask 10 people this question: What is the best part of your job? Although stated differently, the responses will probably follow similar themes, that is, until you ask Gregory Holich, MS, LPC.
“The best part of my job is being a safe man.”
Greg is a DBT specialist at Timberline Knolls. “The majority of our residents come from backgrounds with abusive male figures. I have a responsibility that I take very seriously to be a positive, safe male influence.”
Greg grew up in a Chicago suburb with one brother, four years his senior. His mother worked for a school district and his father, originally a robust and vital man, became very ill in his early 40s.
Hypogammaglobulinemia, an auto-immune blood disorder, eventually led to his death in 2009 at the age of 56. Living with a medically compromised parent definitely contributed to Greg’s eventual decision to go into a field in which he could help people.
Greg earned his undergraduate degree in psychology from North Central College in Naperville, Ill. After a couple of years in the field, he joined Timberline in 2008 as a behavioral health specialist. Read More
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August/September Devotion
By Todd Warren, Spirituality Coordinator
~ The Source Of Light ~
“How idle it is to call certain things ‘God-sends!’ as if there was anything else in the world.”
—Augustus & Julius Hare
If we are believing in a Higher Power who is actually “higher” then we should absolutely expect love, grace, power, forgiveness, peace, and goodness from this divine source. We should expect that this Power can communicate with us at any time and in any way, and that there is a mutual, active pursuit of communication and relationship between us. If we are believing that this Power is eternally benevolent then we should anticipate that there is goodness always available, and that we are always being led into truth.
If we desire light for our path we should “go directly to the Source of light, not to any of the reflections.” Today, if we seek this Power by request in need, then tomorrow we should seek by gratefulness in abundance. It is the simple way of those searching for sobriety, abstinence and peace. We humble ourselves and receive revelation, we surrender to that which is Greater than us and receive strength, and we commit to repeat this pattern of gracious reconciliation each new day.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Great Light, I humble myself, I surrender to your bright design, and I commit my life to this process of restoration.
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"Five years ago I sat on a plane to Chicago. Taking me to a place that I didn't know would be the greatest thing I had ever done for myself. Taking me to a place that saved my life. So many memories come flooding back from my time there. I can never thank TK enough for what they did for me."
Chelsy G.,
TK Alum,
Portland, Ore.
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Click on your region to learn about conferences and events in your area
In addition to exhibiting at and sponsoring conferences across the country, TK offers its own educational and networking events for mental health professionals.
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Volume 9 | Issue 4
August/September 2016
Lemont, Ill.
Current Highlights
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Counseling Women
featuring Margaret Nagib, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Faculty Leader, Timberline Knolls
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Yoga Therapy in the Treatment of Trauma
featuring Rachel Sherron, MA, LPC, RYT, Coordinator of Trauma Awareness and Yoga Specialist,
Timberline Knolls
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Yoga literally strengthens the frontal cortex of the brain allowing the body to self-soothe. Trauma survivors are able to create self-awareness through their bodies and connect to their inherent source of light and wisdom. Hear more from Rachel.
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Finding a Mentor in Eating Disorder Recovery
By Kirsten Haglund, Community Relations Specialist,
Timberline Knolls, and Miss America 2008
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Tips for Maintaining a Positive Body Image in a Culture of Comparison
By Amy M. Klimek, MA, LCPC, Director of Program Development, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls
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Recovery and Learning to Effectively Manage Your Life
By Meghan Tomasek, LPC, Dialectical Behavior Therapy Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls
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The Value of Yoga in Trauma Work
By Rachel Sherron, MA, LPC, RYT, Coordinator of Trauma Awareness and Yoga Specialist, Timberline Knolls
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How Stressful Life Events Can Predict Eating Disorder Relapse
By Kirsten Haglund, Community Relations Specialist,
Timberline Knolls, and Miss America 2008
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A Clinical Profile of Compulsive Exercise in Adolescent Inpatients with Anorexia Nervosa
By Maggie Geraci, RD, Director of Nutrition Services for
Timberline Knolls
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Weighing in on the Warning Signs of Relapse in Eating Disorder Recovery
By Amy M. Klimek, MA, LCPC, Director of Program Development, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls
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Articles by
Kim Dennis, MD, CEO/Medical
Director Emeritus, Timberline Knolls
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcoholism: What are the Connections?
Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
American Veterans: There Is No Shame In Needing PTSD Help
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TK in Your Area
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Illinois
Kristen Powell, MS, LPC
National Director of Business Development
630.484.7359
kpowell@timberlineknolls.com
Midwest
Emily Derkin, LCPC
630.258.9032
ederkin@timberlineknolls.com
Northwest
Christina Gorman, MA, LPC
312.608.1378
cgorman@timberlineknolls.com
Southwest
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949.413.6945
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Southcentral
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630.248.4204
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Central
Amy Sullivan, MC, RD
913.626.2595
asullivan@timberlineknolls.com
National Ministry Outreach
Wildflower Project
Julie Woodley
630.248.3881
jwoodley@timberlineknolls.com
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Diane Carugati, MEd
Professional Outreach Manager
215.882.3739
dcarugati@timberlineknolls.com
Southeast
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630.235.9186
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Mid-Atlantic
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630.248.4930
khall@timberlineknolls.com
Northeast
Carol McCarthy
312.758.3259
cmccarthy@timberlineknolls.com
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Director of Strategic Relationships
Colleen Kula, LCPC
312.613.5715
ckula@timberlineknolls.com
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Contact TK
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40 Timberline Drive
Lemont, Illinois 60439
1.877.257.9611
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Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center is located on 43 beautiful acres just outside Chicago, offering a nurturing environment of recovery for women ages 12 and older struggling to overcome eating disorders, substance abuse, mood disorders, trauma and co-occurring disorders. By serving with uncompromising care, relentless compassion and an unconditional joyful spirit, we help our residents help themselves in their recovery.
For more information on Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center and our broad range of services, please visit www.timberlineknolls.com or call 877.257.9611.
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