Volume 1, Issue 8

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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands
The Healing Voice
STSM Vision: Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands helps survivors of sexual trauma heal. Ultimately, we will end sexual violence in our community. STSM Mission: Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands supports survivors in recovery from trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.
May/June 2010
Group Services Newsletter
Staff
Genevieve Waller, Esq. Executive Director Georgina Hance Office Manager Sherry Lewis, MA, LPC Director of Therapy and Outreach Harriet Williams, LMFT Director of Crisis Services Katie Reid, MSW Community Education Program Director Jennifer Gantt, LMSW Group Services Coordinator Melanie Griffin, LMSW Sexual Assault Services Coordinator Mary Dell Amick Hayes Volunteer Services Coordinator Meredith Peters, LPA Advocate Counselor Emily Flores Bilingual Victim Advocate
Congratulations to Kyra Hufford and Shereka Catoe. They graduated from Webster University in May 2010 from the Masters in Counseling Program.
Congratulations to Sharon Moody for getting accepted in the Argosy University Psy.D program and Erica James for getting accepted in the University of Georgia PhD program.
In This Issue
 Congratulations!  From the GSC’s Desk  Facilitator Spotlight  Upcoming Events
From the Group Services Coordinator’s Desk
I am looking forward to returning from maternity leave on June 1, 2010. I would like to thank everyone for ensuring that the Group Services Program ran smoothly in my absence. I am so proud of all the facilitators and their accomplishments. For those who are moving on in their education and careers we will miss you however we wish you much success in your future endeavors.
Jennifer M. Gantt
Facilitator Spotlight
Sharon Moody is a military spouse and mother of two. She currently resides in Irmo, SC with her family. She lives by John Newman’s famous quote that “growth is the only evidence of life” and her firm conviction is that to grow in all aspects of life is the true essence of living and to be stagnant in life is to exist in a dead state. She currently holds five degrees to include a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Saint Martin’s University in Lacy, Washington and a Masters of Arts from Webster University in Counseling. She served ten years in the Air Force Reserve and was honorably discharged in 2001. She was employed for over ten years in Corrections and Law Enforcement before deciding to dedicate her life and time to helping adults, families and children who suffer from substance abuse, sexual trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and a host of other mental health and adjustment issues. Sharon’s previous experience includes working at the Charleston Center in Charleston, SC as a Clinical Counselor where she operated a 24-hour crisis hotline for people seeking assistance with alcohol and drug problems. Some of her duties included conducting intakes, detoxification admissions and providing crisis counseling. She completed her graduate internship at the Developmental Specialty Clinics formerly William S. Hall Child and Adolescent Outpatient clinic where she worked with children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and young children who suffer from severe emotional and behavioral problems. Sharon’s professional affiliations include memberships with the American Counseling Association, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist and the International Marriage and Family Therapy Association. Sharon is currently pursuing licensures as a Marriage and Family therapist and Professional Counselor. She will also attend Argosy University Atlanta campus this fall pursuing a Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in child and Family.
Don’t Forget……
All forms are due the first business day of the month. Weekly group updates are due by 9:00am every Friday via email. For more information on upcoming events and trainings visit: www.stsm.org Check out STSM on Facebook!
What’s coming up…………
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands 3700 Forest Drive Suite 350 Columbia, SC 29204 Office: 803-790-8208 Fax: 803-790-8282 24 hour hotline: 803-771-7273
May 20th – 9:30am - 4:00pm – Cultural Competence Training - West Columbia Community Center June 1st - 5:30pm - 9pm - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training - Newberry College June 1st – Adult Women’s Support Group Restarts June 12th -17th – Volunteer Advocate Training June 15th – 1:00pm - 4:30pm - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Training - Newberry Library June 24th – Teen Support Group Restarts June 24th – Parent Support Group Restarts Upcoming Groups Women’s Support Group – Lexington County Male Support Group