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Circle of Courage Support Services (COCSS). 3205 Randall Pkwy Suite 207 Wilmington, NC 28403 Office: (910) 338-0001 Supervisor: Kenneth “Tiger” Aldrich, QP Morgan Throckmorton: mst5956@uncw.edu If you have any questions!!. Where did the name Circle of Courage come from?.
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Circle of Courage Support Services (COCSS) 3205 Randall Pkwy Suite 207 Wilmington, NC 28403 Office: (910) 338-0001 Supervisor: Kenneth “Tiger” Aldrich, QP Morgan Throckmorton: mst5956@uncw.edu If you have any questions!!
Where did the name Circle of Courage come from? • The idea of a circle of courage came from Native American philosophies. * Belonging * Generosity * Mastery * Independence “ The Circle is a sacred symbol of life…Individual parts within the circle connect with each other; and what happens to one, or what one part does, affects all within the circle.” - Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve
Mission Statement • COCSS is dedicated and committed to providing quality individualized services to clients and their families in our community who have Developmental Disabilities, Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Issues.
Vision Statement • COCSS maintains a commitment to provide quality services with compassion and respect that will enrich a consumer’s quality of life. COC believes in a family centered approach and the strengths-based prospective model. “Meeting Clients and Families Where They Are”
Services • Community Support • Intensive In-Home • Outpatient Therapy • Diagnostic Assessment • Psychiatric Services
Duties • Case Management • Sit In On Intakes • Home Visits • Go Through Training Seminars • Visit the Group Home (Brunswick Co.) • Talk With Therapist To Receive Insight On Clientele and How To Prevent Burnout • Become Educated On The Companies Responsible For Billing and Paperwork
What kind of person will benefit most from this practicum site? • Must: • Be Patient • Have a “go with the flow” kind of attitude • Be flexible • Work well with others • Be willing to discuss and reflect on experiences • Be open to working with people of many different SES backgrounds • Be ready to LEARN • BE ABLE TO SEPARATE YOURSELF FROM THE WORK!!
Would I recommend this site to others? YES!! **It was an awesome experience and I got a job out of it!!**
“I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.” - Maya Angelou