HelpPRO: Geraldine (Dena) J. Bower, LCSW, CAP

Geraldine (Dena) J. Bower, LCSW, CAP	Last Updated: 9/9/2006


Office and Contact Information

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Behavioral Training Institute 2500 Hollywood Boulevard Suite 201 Hollywood, FL 33020	Phone: (954) 920-5020 ext. Email: Click Here Website: www.bti-training.com www.recovery4women.com Contact: Dena Bower

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday: 10am - 7pm
Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 7pm
Saturday: 9am - 2pm
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 3 Hours
Weekends: 3 Hours

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Have Emergency Appointments Available

Offer Evening Office Hours

Offer Weekend Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 16

Licensing:

FL - LCSW [SW4128]

FL - CAPSW [1854]

Degrees:

MSW

Credentials and Certifications:

Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Certified in

Certified Social Worker (CSW)


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: N/A
Group: N/A
Family: N/A

Sliding Scale: Yes

Accept Credit Card: N/A

Medicaid (or equivalent state insurance): Yes

Medicare: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Community Education

Information & Referral

Initial Consultation/Evaluation

Insurance:

AETNA Inc. (Open Choice)	Foundation Health (PPO)
All Florida PPO	United HealthCare (Options PPO)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BlueChoice PPO)	United HealthCare (UHC Medicare PPO)
CIGNA HealthCare (PPO)	UnitedHealthcare
Florida 1st Health Plans, Inc. (Florida 1st Preferred PPO)


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Depression	Parenting Issues
Addictions/Substance	Dissociative Disorders	Personality Disorders
Adoption/Foster Care	Domestic Violence	Phobias
Aging	Dual Diagnosis	Physical Illness/Impairment
Anger Management	Eating Disorders	Psychoses/Major Mental Illness
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Education/Personal Development	Self Abuse
Attachment Disorders	Elder Abuse	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder	Family Dysfunction	Sexual Orientation
Behavioral Problems	Grief/Loss	Sexuality Issues
Bipolar Disorders	Interpersonal Relationships	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Career/Employment Concerns	Life Transitions	Stress
Child Abuse and Neglect	Men's Issues	Trauma/PTSD
Couple or Marital Issues	Pain Management	Women's Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Seniors (60 +)	Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Caregivers	Interracial Families/Couples
AIDS/HIV+	Chronic Illness	Military/Veterans
Biracial	Disabled	Step Families
Cancer Patients	Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Advocacy	Geriatric Consultation	Psycho-Educational
Behavioral	Holistic	Psychodynamic
Coaching	Humanistic	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Cognitive/Behavioral	Internal Family Systems (IFS)	Systemic
Crisis Intervention	Long-Term	Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)	Meditation/Relaxation	Transpersonal Psychology
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)	Prevention	Vocational Counseling/Rehabilitation
Feminist

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Group	Peer Support
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Buddhist

Christian

Multi-cultural Experience:

African-American

Hispanic

Native American


Professional Associations

Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA)

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Groups


Understanding Anger

Is Anger Controlling You? This skill-building therapy group addreses problems with anger, coping, appropriate expression of feelings, assertiveness, communication skills, self esteem, stress reduction, negotiation and more.

Group Focus:

Anger Management
Education/Personal Development
Stress

Group Status:
Group Type:

Forming
Therapy

Member Age:

Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)

Member Gender:

Any

Location:	Hollywood , FL 33020
Phone:	(954) 920-5020

Meeting Day:	Wednesday
Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Weekly


Surviving Trauma

This group is for adult women survivors of abuse ready to heal emotional and spiritual wounds and move forward with their lives. Join the Journey to healing.

Group Focus:

Trauma/PTSD
Dissociative Disorders
Grief/Loss

Group Status:
Group Type:

Active
Therapy

Member Age:

Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)

Member Gender:

Female

Location:	Hollywood , FL 33020
Phone:	(954) 920-5020

Meeting Day:	Tuesday
Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Weekly


Recovery4Women - The Next Step!

A therapeutic support group for women ready to learn how to go beyond the crisis and drama into recovery and healing. Join the Journey!

Group Focus:

Addictions - Other Drugs
Dual Diagnosis
Life Transitions

Group Status:
Group Type:

Forming
Support

Member Age:

Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)

Member Gender:

Female

Location:	Hollywood, FL 33020
Phone:	(954) 920-5020

Meeting Day:	Wednesday
Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Weekly


Cancer Survival Skills

A holistic support group for women learning to live after surviving cancer. Gain skills to cope with emotions, overcome fears, improve esteem and rebuild relationships.

Group Focus:

Cancer
Depression
Grief/Loss

Group Status:
Group Type:

Forming
Support

Member Age:

Adults (26-59)
Seniors (60 +)

Member Gender:

Female

Location:	Hollywood, FL 33020
Phone:	(954) 920-5020

Meeting Day:	Wednesday
Meeting Time:	Morning
Meeting Frequency:	Every Other Week