Who we are..
Hello, my name is Wendy Swenson.
As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and certified school social worker, I have the opportunity to speak with children, teens and adults on a regular basis; some who are enjoying life and some who are not. Sometimes, it is clear that attitudes and behaviors are a direct result of one or more of the basic needs we all have in life going unmet. Sometimes, this leads to a person’s difficulty being misdiagnosed as a “problem” that needs to be fixed. This mindset can hinder growth and create another set of problems causing us to miss the root of the difficulty, or emotional pain, which can cripple us. Learning about the 5 basic needs we all have in life can allow for freedom and growth, while becoming able to take responsibility for our own lives.
What we do...We understand the value of identifying our needs and learning to meet them in an appropriate manner. We listen to what you need; we explore what needs may be unmet and creating difficulties for you, family members, with your students, or clients and we provide training and support services.
We offer educational workshops and workbooks to in-home counseling providers; treatment centers for children, teens and adults; recovery support groups; churches, and schools. We offer services for individuals, families, and small groups.
We train the workers to use the The 5 Needs in Life workbook series plus we offer a variety of follow-up services that will be designed to meet your specific needs.
How can we help you...
Some of the services that we offer include:
1. Educational workbooks for each age group (see “Workbooks” page for details). The workbooks can provide a framework, or foundation, on which to build a healthy lifestyle.
2. Educational workshops that will allow workers to leave with practical, useful, relevant ways to put the curriculum to work right away. The workshops are interactive; each participant will receive a workbook to use during the workshop and beyond.
3. Consultations with workers and individuals via email or phone (to ensure the workbooks are used effectively) and address questions that arise.
4. Follow-up meetings with the groups who learn to use the curriculum after the initial training. We will customize the follow-up based on the needs of your company or group.
5. A unique service we offer is to meet with the people who will be implementing the curriculum (such as in-home counselors and mentors, etc.) to discuss how they are meeting their own needs. We can arrange this in groups or individually. When a person's needs are appropriately met, they are better able to help others learn to identify and meet their needs.
Want to know more?
Thank You and please take a moment to examine our web pages to learn how we can help YOU identify your needs!
