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Students grapple with all kinds of pressures and struggles, both at home and at school. These struggles can severely impact their behavior and academic achievement.
No matter the problem or issue you or your child is experiencing, EFR is here to provide 24/7 assistance.
• Divorced parents
• Sexual abuse
• Substance abuse within household
• Physical neglect
• Emotional neglect
• Mentally ill parent
• Physical abuse
• Incarcerated parent
• Domestic violence
• Emotional abuse
Two-thirds of all adults
experienced at least one childhood
trauma.
Twenty percent of all adults
experienced 3 or more childhood
traumas.
more likely to have depression
more likely to abuse alcohol
more likely to attempt suicide
Scientific research has correlated trauma with physical and mental health problems in adulthood.
Adults who experience 4 or more childhood traumas are more than twice as likely to experience severe health conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, COPD, stroke, or heart or kidney disease.
505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600 Des Moines, IA 50309
6th floor of the Insurance Exchange Building in downtown Des Moines
800-327-4692
Counseling Services
1001 Office Park Rd, Suite 205
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2nd floor of the building
515-471-2357
The Healing Space
1001 Office Park Rd, Suite 209
West Des Moines, IA 50265
2nd floor of the building
515-471-2357
Monday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Student Assistance Program (SAP) & Outpatient Counseling
Maddox*, an elementary-aged student, struggled with anger outbursts, physical aggression, and difficulties with problem-solving. After spending years off-and-on in therapy seeking treatment with various providers only to remark that “none seemed to want to listen,” Maddox’s parents sought SAP services through their district.
Today, Maddox is completing his SAP sessions and moving towards outpatient counseling. He has reduced his anger outbursts and has learned skills to help him successfully navigate challenging days.