A record-cool summer in Indiana has flown by and yellow buses have begun to transport students back to school. Where did the last few months go? August is a particularly busy time at CRG as families solidify resources to help their children succeed and adults shift from vacation mode to the busy months ahead. This issue of our newsletter focuses on collaborations. The British poet, John Donne, famously wrote, “No man is an island.” A wise African proverb tells us, “It takes a village to raise a child well.” Our providers and staff have always believed that partnerships can help our patients take good care of themselves. Our colleagues in public and private schools, universities and colleges, and other healthcare practices are a vital part of those collaborations. With patients’ permission, these community partners provide invaluable information that helps us do our jobs better. Multiple CRG providers are often involved in the assessment, medication, therapeutic, and/or educational services we provide. Patients tell us that these partnerships are one reason they enjoy coming to CRG. Behind the scenes, CRG providers actively consult with each other to better understand and serve our patients. This allows us to bring our unique professional backgrounds and clinical perspectives to the coordinated care plan a patient receives.
As we publish this issue, we are also pleased to launch a new format for these newsletters. You will notice that each issue is briefer (just three articles). A given issue will roll out, however, over three successive months. We hope this new approach makes it easier for you to read without getting too bogged down with a lengthy newsletter. As always, all published CRG newsletter articles are archived on the CRG Website. Jessica Beach, our superb front office supervisor, has reorganized these by topic area to make it easier to find a given article. Feel free to forward these to friends, family, or your own community partners. And keep an eye on our website as we launch new informational videos this fall.
This issue begins with an article by Dr. Julie Steck, psychologist and CRG’s co-founder. She writes about the many ways CRG collaborates with schools to serve students and families and to help educators address students’ needs. Read Dr. Steck’s description of four ways this partnership can unfold despite changing cultures and practices.
The next article explores how psychiatrists and ADD coaches collaborate to meet the needs of a growing number of CRG patients. ADD/life coaching is a wellness model that helps people reach their goals more effectively. Dr. Joshua Lowinsky, psychiatrist, and Dr. David Parker, ADD & Life Coach, use a Q&A format to discuss ways to identify potential clients, make appropriate referrals, and coordinate care when a person is seeing a psychiatrist and working with a coach. To read this
We hope you are thriving during this transition of seasons and appreciating the wisdom of using whatever resources help you do so.
