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Happy Summer to all in the ICP Community:
I hope this message finds everyone well and enjoying the start of the summer. It is a busy time at ICP as we ensure our patients are taken care of during the summer and prepare for another academic year. We are excited to welcome our new and returning candidates to their respective training programs and prepare for an incredible array of continuing education opportunities. Below are updates on all that is happening at ICP:
Employee Updates:
Mary Labiento: Our beloved Mary has decided to transition from full-time to part-time work, stepping down from her position as Associate Director of Operations to take on a part-time administrative role. We are thrilled that Mary will have more time to enjoy traveling, sports and cultural events with her husband, and we are equally delighted she will remain with ICP in a more manageable capacity.
Shea Smith, LMSW: Please join me in congratulating Shea on her promotion to Assistant Director of Clinical Operations. Shea began with us in 2020 as a social work intern. Shea’s extensive experience and expertise pre-dates her social work degree and she has quickly become an indispensable part of our administrative team. In her new role, she will continue many of her current responsibilities while taking on additional managerial and supervisory roles with a focus on clinical operations.
Maeve (Hanley) Turk: Congratulations to Maeve on her marriage! Maeve, our wonderful program manager for the Two-Year Psychodynamic Program, will be moving to London with her husband, Preston, to pursue a social work degree at [University]. Maeve will be with us until the end of July. We will miss her dedication and kindness. More information about our new program coordinator will follow soon.
Haleema Hashmi: Haleema joined ICP two months ago as our new Manager of Administrative Operations, overseeing financial and administrative services. She holds a master’s degree in business management and leadership and brings a wealth of experience as a healthcare administrator. As this is a new role for ICP, Haleema’s responsibilities will evolve over time. Please join me in welcoming Haleema to our team.
Website Updates:
Stay tuned for new sections on our website highlighting our community members’ professional accomplishments and publications, as well as recaps of ICP’s workshops and events. We continuously strive to maintain and up to date website that is informative and engaging. Instructions for submitting requests for inclusion will be provided soon.
DEI Updates:
- Racial Equity Scholarships: We are proud to announce that we will be providing 6 Racial Equity Scholarships this academic year.
- DEI Statement: Our esteemed board member, Monroe France, has held three open forums to gather input for our DEI statement. The feedback received is being used to craft a statement that aligns with our values and mission. We aim to complete this by the end of the next quarter.
Grievance Process and Code of Ethics:
Our committee is nearing completion on drafts of these important documents. We will seek feedback from our board, management team, and community before finalizing them.
SICP (The Society for the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy):
SICP recently held a Friday night lecture with Johanna Dobrich, a new member of ICP’s board of directors. A recap of her enriching talk was posted in our last newsletter and will be available on our website shortly. We are seeking individuals interested in growing our membership and creating additional professional and social events for our alumni. If interested, please reach out—no amount of help is too little!
Development Committee:
Our board has appointed two board members, Rosemary Masters and Anna Suh, as co-chairs of the Development Committee. They are developing a strategic plan, creating a donor list, meeting with influential individuals who are eager to lend their expertise, crafting a pitch deck, and forming an advisory committee. We look forward to sharing more soon. Development is at the forefront of our board’s goals so that ICP can make sound financial decisions for future growth, inclusivity and accessibility, and to ensure our institute’s viability to many years to come.
Reminders:
Please consider donating to ICP. Donations to ICP are accepted year-round on our website at https://icpnyc.org/donate/. We accept general donations, specific donations, memorial, and honorary donations, and will happily send acknowledgment cards as requested.
If you have patient referrals, we are scheduling initial intake appointments in July and August for assignment to therapists in the Fall. Now is the time to refer interested individuals, couples, and families to our services.
Please feel free to reach out with any comments, feedback, or questions to feedback@icpnyc.org. Use this same email if you’d like to volunteer for SICP or other activities at ICP. This is a wonderful time to get involved and experience the energy and excitement as we continuously work to improve our institute and move forward into the next 50 years of providing exceptional training and treatment.
Before I sign off for this quarter, another reminder: ICP actively posts on social media. Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Like, interact with, and share our posts. This greatly helps in spreading the word about our programs and services. You can find us at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForContemporaryPsychotherapy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icp.nyc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/735057/admin/feed/posts/
Additionally, please consider rating ICP on Google. This helps elevate our services in search results, allowing more people to learn about the wonderful services we provide and enabling us to serve more individuals in need.
Thank you all for your continued support and involvement.
Warm regards,
Andrea