Drug counseling offered in county The Clackamas County Men­ ai Health Program has employed two counselors to provide ser­ vices for persons 14-years Or old­ er with drug problems, according to Paul Jarrett, drug treatment specialist. Services include lab tests, phy­ sical assessment, psychological I testing, medications and personal I or family counseling from the ! counselors, who. each have over five years of experience working I with adults, families and adoles­ cents. "In some casés we will provide outpatient supervision for with­ drawal if needed," Jarrett said. "The program excludes primary alcohol problems or people who are on Methadone maintenance. However, for someone who uses alcohol along with other drugs’ this program' may be appro­ priate." "Some people associate coun­ seling with head shrinking or severe emotional crisis, or some other form of medieval torture," he said. "However, this is not necessarily so, particularly for people who are using drugs and and want to stop. Counseling can include the simple act of en­ couragement to cut down on the amount of drugs used, or for someone who wants to stop completely, advice and techni­ ques on how to do this with the least possible pain." One of the counselors gives what he calls 'Training in Guilt Reduction'. Many people feel guilty about having ever used drugs, and don't understand vyhy they started. In many cases, the drug used served a purpose at one time, he said. "For example, for some peo- pie it relieves anxiety after a crisis," he said. "Unfortunately, the drug use itself becomes an­ other focus of crisis, and this be- gins a vicious circle. Breaking this vicious circle isn't always easy but it is usually worth it." Another technique the clinic uses is what is called 'Training in Positive Imagry', This is training a person to seek out what is positive in life so that the body and the mind automatically seek experiences that are helpful and life giving. "Also, training in how to use a crisis is important." Jarrett said. "A crisis in one's life is often a time of drastic change. Turning this to advantage by be­ ing able to step back and look at yourself with new eyes, with new appreciation for the strength that , you have, sometimes requires the aid of someone who is an inter­ ested listener." For more information about the drug counseling program con­ tact Jarrett at the McLoughlin Center, 655-8401 or Sandra Srofe at the Marylhurst Center, 635- 4491 for personal questions. Workshops to discuss bestsellers Community Services at the College is offerinq two new workshops entitled Bestseller Re­ views. These workshops will take an in depth look at new ideas as they are presented in bestselling books. "Sleep Positions: the Night Languaae of the Body," by Sam uel Dunkell, M.D. will be re- viewed by Jane Rickenbach on Wednesday April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Community Center The second workshop will review "Death, the Final Stage of Growth" by Elizabeth Ku bier Ross. The workshop will be conducted by Bernie Nolan and Larry Forsythe and will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Community Center r 'V ■ Another harbinger of spring, the Horticulture Club's annual plant sale was held last Friday. The sale gives the community an opportunity Photo by Tedfl to benefit from the horticulture stu labors and expertise. Another sale is | for later in the spring. Workshops set for annual Equinox gathering By Cyndi Bacon Of The Print Silver Falls State Park, Silver- ton, is the site of the annual Equinox gathering April 27 through 30. Billed as the conference for the Northwest network of non­ profit and cooperative groups, the conference, sponsored by the Cascadian Regional Library (CAREL) will feature work­ shops on crafts, energy, heating, politics in law, spirtualism and food, to name a few, according to Marshell Landman, executive director of CAREL and coordin­ ator of the conference. "Essentially we have seen in the past five years a tremen­ dous growth in communities to­ ward cooperative types of bus­ inesses and non-profit commun­ ity oriented groups and citizens based groups doing projects that are appropriate in scale," Land- man said. "It's an expected gathering for people in com­ munity based projects to dis­ cuss progresses, failures and fu­ ture aspects." The four-day conference opens Thursday with orienta­ tion. Friday will deal with organization and common inter­ est workshops. Education and new age politics will be the focus of Saturday,® hoots, a six-piece band) Ashland, entertaining in t ning. Sunday will co| cycle with a planning day state goals and objecw prepare for the coming® Space must be reseW to attending. The prl tion cost is $15 fori days and $12 for two ■ half-price for children! years. Deadline for reffl must be mailed in by Jr April 21 Meals of T etarian type will be arovj a cost of $8 For more informatioa tact CAR EL at (503)9 by J. Michael Le STAR WEEVILS 6/i. J0NE6 HA5 BECOME AH EÎHEMERAU paï -W e R... -ftfAIA-AMP SEEIAUKEHE PWHToo! thf a