Representatives from Spurwink’s ShifaME program recently had the opportunity to introduce a large audience to Trauma Systems Therapy adapted for Refugees (TSTR). Sarah Ferriss, Director of Refugee Services, Heidi Harrison,…
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Back by popular demand, Spurwink is pleased to announce its second Community Impact Forum on Wednesday, March 13th from 11:30 am-1:30 pm at the Maine State House Council Chambers, Room 334, 210…
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Spurwink is grateful for the recent support of the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF) for our inaugural Community Impact Forum, focused on trauma. Through their meeting support grant program, we…
Read MoreSpurwink is pleased to announce our first Community Impact Forum on Wednesday, November 28th from 8-10am at our offices at 901 Washington Avenue in Portland, thanks to the generous support of the…
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Spurwink is pleased to announce our first Community Impact Forum on Wednesday, November 28th from 8-10am at our offices at 901 Washington Avenue in Portland. The November event, focused on…
Read MorePORTLAND, ME – Spurwink Services, a nationally accredited nonprofit organization offering a broad range of mental health, education, and residential services, is pleased to announce that Amanda Brownell, MD, has…
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Early traumatic experiences can have a deep and lasting impact on how children learn, grow, and see the world. It can interfere with a child’s sense of safety and security,…
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“The trauma you have just experienced is the third hardest thing a person will ever experience,” stated Nick the counselor as he drives us toward the crisis stabilization unit. Over…
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