<strong>2011</strong> Board Members Stephanie Hill Alexander Marvell “Chip” Bivins Nancy Bolyard, J.D. Steven A. Brickman, J.D. Anne-Laura Cook, M.D. Natalie Davis, Ph.D. Teashia Goodwin, Ph.D. Edward. L. Hardin, Jr., J.D. Betsy Regan Henley Alesia M. Jones Colin Luke, J.D. Patty McDonald Sandra W. Murvin, J.D. Melanie L. Nichols Teresa Zúñiga Odom Marian Phillips Lynne Rogers James D. Sisson Margaret R. Somerall, M.D. Katherine H. Tierney Deborah F. White <strong>2011</strong> Board of Directors Carla S. Roberson - President Joseph E. Sandner, IV - Vice President Brooke Tanner Battle - Treasurer Andrea Bailey Powers, J.D - Secretary <strong>2011</strong> Advisory Council Neeysa Biddle Lessie Brady Theresa Harper Bruno Mary Johnson-Butterworth Mark P. Cohen, M.D. Robin Sparks Davis, J.D. Dian B. Diamond Sallie Datnoff Downs Judith K. Favor, M.D. Wendy L. Filler Greg Keyes Sheryl Kimerling Benny M. LaRussa, Jr. Cathy C. Lee Joan Cain Pizitz, M.D. Kathryn Hicks Porter Cynthia Ransburg-Brown, J.D. Mary O. Roebuck Kim Rogers Cindy Speake Sister Dinah White Sandra Zarzaur DeLynn M. Zell Anne Bruno LaRussa – Founder, Ex Officio Kathryn Bowden, J.D. M.Ed. – Executive Director Julianne Venable, Ph.D. – Clinical Director Beth Franklin, M.A. – Director of External Relations Additional Board Members as of January 1, <strong>2012</strong>: R. Bruce Donnellan, CFA Carey B. McRae, J.D. Beth Rotenstreich, MSW Additional Advisory Council Members as of January 1, <strong>2012</strong>: Natalie Davis, Ph.D. Colin Luke, J.D. Melanie L. Nichols Teresa Zúñiga Odom Community Impact Since 1995, Oasis has helped women and children heal from mental health problems caused by trauma, violence, depression, anxiety, grief and challenging life transitions. In <strong>2011</strong>, Oasis had a 6% increase in number of clients overall. Services Provided: • Adult and Adolescent Individual Counseling • Couples and Family Counseling • Outreach and Education As a key resource in mental health services for women and children, Oasis works closely with a caring network of nonprofit organizations to serve those in need without duplicating services. Core Counseling Program To address escalating hardships on families, services were provided that promote self-sufficiency and ensure development of knowledge and skills for maintaining well-being. These services help women move beyond the cycle of poverty and better care for themselves and their families. Children & adolescent appointments increased by 26%. Child and Adolescent Therapy Children (ages 3–12) who have difficulty expressing themselves verbally received play therapy and girls (ages 12–18) received counseling services appropriate for that age group. These services helped children and adolescents process feelings and concerns that assisted in decreasing problematic symptoms and behaviors in the school environment, at home and with peers. Children and young girls from low-income families were referred to Oasis for counseling by pediatricians, school counselors, private therapists, Family Court, the Department of Human Resources, Children’s of Alabama, parents, and local nonprofit agencies. Common Problems For Children & Adolescents: • Parental divorce, grief, school adjustment • Relational Problems • Anxiety and depression • ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Healing and resolution of issues takes place through interaction with Registered Play Therapists Mimie Player and Catherine Foss. “Play therapy is a high quality program and the impact it has on children is tremendous.” Jim Sisson, Oasis board member • Play Therapy • Group Therapy 4 | <strong>2011</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2011</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> | 5
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