By: Sarah/Student As the leaves fall and the weather gets colder, we know that Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Every year we anticipate the turkey and the fixings that appear on our tables and getting together with loved ones; but what is Thanksgiving really about? Thanksgiving dates back to the earliest settlers in America. […]
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By: Ms. Kara/Instructional Paraprofessional Developing a taste for new foods is an important aspect of learning how to cook. As someone who loves to cook myself, it has always been exciting to try new things. While to some, this is a scary thought. To others it is an adventure. Trying anything new requires a certain
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By: Claire Boren/Artist & Holocaust Survivor & Mr. Hayden/Art Teacher I spoke at Ocean Academy last year about my Holocaust experience and my art. The students were very receptive and participated until the end of the day. This year we spoke about ideas for an outdoor mural, discussing how they could express their feelings and
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The Wave Program visits the Llamas for a fun day of Pet Therapy BY: Kasey Congero, MA, LAC, Wave Coordinator The OceanMHS Wave Program had the pleasure of a visit to Second Wind Farm in New Egypt, NJ on November 8, 2017. The Wave staff and consumers met Bev Vienckowski, owner of the beautiful farm and
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A new approach to psychotherapy that utilizes the field of vision to facilitate healing. BY: Stephanie Iannelli, LCSW Outpatient Department Developed by Dr. David Grand in 2003, Brainspotting is a neuro-physioloigcal/psychological approach. The clinician and client find the Brainspot together; the client notices his/her internal senses, while the clinician observes automatic reflexes such as blinks, twitches or
The NJAMHAA Fall 2017 Focus issue features OceanMHS you can read it here. For the full article visit OMHS NN Fall 2017
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Why are nonprofits so important? By: Julia Iachetta, OceanMHS Nurse Residential Housing Ocean Mental Health Services, Inc. provides numerous children, families, and adults throughout Ocean County struggling with mental health issues, from situational stressors to severe and persistent mental illness. Staff members are devoted to the care and comfort of our consumers, providing them with
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By: Mr. Goldberg/History Teacher It was another successful Ocean Academy Halloween! Both staff and students came dressed as some of their favorite characters, both scary and fun. There was Chuckie, some Hippies, the Power Rangers, Daryl Dixon, a witch, Jim Halpert, and many more! In the afternoon, a parade was organized to show off everyone’s costumes.
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By: Mrs. Cole/ Instructional Paraprofessional The students at Ocean Academy enjoyed a class trip to Silverton Farms in Toms River. Run by the same family for 24 years, this farm prides itself on preserving and nurturing locally grown produce. The students were first treated to a hayride throughout the 8 acres of farmland. This was
By: Rob Austin/LCSW Ocean Academy recently hosted a successful clothing drive. It is interesting how the clothing drive got started. Each morning the 11th graders take part in a social skills current/events group. The hurricanes that devastated parts of America and Puerto Rico were discussed extensively. Many students asked what they could do to help
