Community Connections

On January 12, 2013, Integrative Counseling Services participated in an Active.com event that asked organizations and individuals to hold a run to raise money for the victims and families of victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Eight counselors participated in a 5K run in Oswego, NY and raised $300 for the fund. Races took place all around the country to help support this deeply hurt community. These runs were held at different locations and on different days and times, but all proceeds were donated to the United Way of Western Connecticut Sandy Hook Victims. Some cities held 5Ks, triathlons, half-marathons, and marathons. To read more, visit http://oswegocountytoday.com/?p=107173

ICS Counselors Participate in the Oswego Family Fun Walk for Autism

Oswego put on its 6th annual Family Fun Walk for Autism on April 28, 2012. ICS counselors, Ashley Lawton, Kyle Dzintars, Jo Ann Smegelsky; graduate interns, Andrea Swan, Amanda Robinson, Tiffany Tesoriero; and undergraduate intern, Courtney VanBrink participated in the 3-mile walk, and worked at the ICS booth. The walk was designed to inform the public about the increasing prevalence of Autism and the increasing rates of diagnosis. The event also brought family resources together to show support for families with individuals who have autism.

ICS Counselors Participate in Prevent Child Abuse 5K Walk/Run

SUNY Oswego's Jewish Student Union/Hillel sponsored a 5K to help raise awareness about the prevention of child abuse in the community. All of the proceeds from this event was donated to the Oswego County Child Advocacy Center. On Saturday, April 9, 2011, ICS counselors participated in the support of this cause: Rikki Ziegen, Ashley Lawton, Jessica Connors, Kyle Dzintars, & Andrea Swan.

ICS Counselors Volunteer at Camp Rainbow of Hope

Camp Rainbow of Hope is a residential camp sponsored by the Oswego County Hospice for children ages 8-12 who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Jennifer Kinzie, Ashley Lawton, and Rikki Ziegen, are three of our counselors that have volunteered for the past 2 summers. At Camp Rainbow of Hope, they work with children and adolescents in a group counseling setting, using playful interventions around issues dealing with grief and loss.

ICS Sponsors Junior Girl Scouts Troop #391 in YMCA Reindeer Run

Integrative Counseling Services sponsored the Junior Girl Scouts from Minetto troop 391, in the YMCA Reindeer Run! Dr. Jodi Mullen and several of her associates, Ashley Lawton, June Rickli, Jackie Gilmartin, and Rikki Ziegen, helped to prepare and train the girls for several weeks ahead of the event. The girls of troop 391 were determined and driven to finish their first ever 5K run! The girls plan on participating in other future running events.

Shown in this photo: Jessica Godden, Rachel Godden, Grace Bruns, Annabelle Gardner (Troop co-leader), Dr. Jodi Mullen, Leah Mullen, Lauren Jones, Samantha Gardner, and Hannah St. John.