To our Transitions Delaware Family
Hello Beautiful People! ππ³οΈββ§οΈ
There's a particular kind of stillness that settles in by August. The urgency of summer has softened. The frantic planning of spring is behind us. And what's left is quieter β but no less important.
This is the season of tending.
Not building something new. Not chasing the next milestone. Just tending β to the relationships that have carried you through the year, to the parts of yourself that got a little worn down along the way, to the community that shows up for you even when you forget to ask.
At Transitions Delaware, August feels like this too. We're not launching anything flashy this month. We're checking in. We're making sure the people who found us in January are still supported in July. We're getting The Campfire ready to welcome new families. We're preparing quietly for Queering Recovery to open its doors in September. None of it is loud work. All of it matters.
Maybe that's true for you too right now. Maybe this month isn't about starting something big β it's about protecting what already matters. A friendship you've let go quiet. A boundary you set months ago that needs reinforcing. A version of yourself you've been slowly, patiently becoming.
Not every flame needs fanning to survive. Some just need shielding from the wind a little longer, tended with steady, unremarkable care, until they're strong enough to grow on their own.
So this August, we invite you to ask: what embers are you tending? What relationships, practices, or parts of yourself deserve a little quiet protection right now β not a dramatic reinvention, just steady care?
Whatever it is, we hope you know you don't have to tend it alone. That's what community is for.
TRANSITIONS DELAWARE
PRACTICE NEWS
Exciting news! π Please join us in welcoming
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Confused about Insurance?
Not sure how to sign up for Medicaid? Insurance can be confusing and frustratingβwe get it.
Need assistance? Contact our office-we can help!
Monthly Expressive ART Group is back for August!!
Let your therapist know if you want to join!!
Our Trans Group is going strong - feel free to drop in!!
"The CAMPFIRE"
August 7th(This week!!)
This group is for:
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Participating clients ages 6β12
- Siblings of participating clients who are ages 6β12
- Parents and caregivers of participating clients ages 6β12
Our Awesome therapist Maggie will be running this group.
(There we will be separate room for Reverse Daycare where you can drop your Parents)
Join us!
NEW GROUP Alert
"Queering Recovery"
Recovery isn't just about drugs and alcohol. It's about any behavior that is getting in the way of you living your best life.
Here are 5 things we don't talk about that lots of people are in recovery from:
- Compulsive Behaviors β gambling, gaming, shopping
- Tech Overuse β compulsive scrolling, validation-seeking, digital burnout
- Food & Body Image Behaviors β disordered eating, compulsive exercise, binge eating/restricting
- Relationship & Love Addiction β codependency, trauma bonds, people-pleasing, sex, love
- Achievement & Productivity β work addiction, perfectionism, chronic busyness
Recovery isn't about what you are trying to stop. Recovery is about what you are trying to grow.
You can register here: https://transitionsde.com/contact-us-queering-recovery/β
Rev Karla will be a presenter once again at the EMDRIA conference 2026.
Calling all therapists, counselors, and peer specialists
Transitions DE along with these great partners are giving a FREE training in September with lunch provided and CE's
(This will sell out!)
Sign up on the
Delaware Learning Center (DLC)
EXTERNAL USERS:
Create a DSAMH-specific DLC account via
βClick Hereβ
DHSS MERIT & C/S EMPLOYEES:
Access your existing DLC account via:
"Click Here"
Questions? - Contact Us
Call: 302-255- 9480
email: dsamh.training@delaware.gov
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NEW FEATURED LOCAL ARTIST
Our very own Amber Patti!
Transitions DE is very lucky to have in house a gifted therapist AND creative Artist.
Now available in the Building!
Previously Featured Artists to follow:
Ray Reinsfelder: https://www.instagram.com/rites_of_annihilation/β
Hani: https://www.instagram.com/hanimadethatβ
Playful Pinz: www.Etsy.com/shop/PlayfulPinzβ
117 Zone: https://www.etsy.com/shop/117zone /web zone: https://home.117.zone/ "
π¦ Pantry Cabinet! π¦
π Open to all clients and loved ones who need support
π Free groceries available
π Cabinet inside front door
New Community Board and
"Take a Book - Leave a Book"
"Be_The_1 Updates"
** BE_The_1 Partner News and Events - Mark your Calendars**
CAUSE4CUTS is here ya'll!!
Pick your timeslot here: Sign up Sheetβ
BE_The_1 Partners who will be there: Linda - Dirty Apples - Transitions DE, AlchemizeMe, CCarts, and Sean's House Working together
follow for more details https://www.instagram.com/cause4cuts/β
Sean's House Big News!
This fall, they will be bringing the light downstate with the opening of Seanβs House Sussex. Just like Seanβs House in Newark, young people ages 14 β 24 will be able to connect with trained Peer24 Support Specialists who understand the importance of being heard and supported through lifeβs challenges.
Hours of Operation
Monday: 8:00 AM β 10:00 PM
Tuesday β Sunday: 10:00 AM β 10:00 PM
Location
1307 Savannah Road
Lewes, Delaware
Our Partner CAMP Rehoboth has some exciting news with a new group!!:
The Caregiver / Parent Support Groups are now accepting participants for the accessible, affirming mental health support group sessions for parents, family and caretakers of LGBTQ+ youth. The purpose is to normalize shared experiences, reduce isolation, and provide peer support in a safe, affirming environment. Groups are led by Delaware Psychological Services provider Joseph Anastasio, MS, LCSW. Learn more here: https://www.camprehoboth.org/yepβ
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"JOY Snapshot"
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βCopenhagen has started a βhuman libraryβ where you can check out people instead of books
Who said you could only borrow books from a library? Since 2020, a Human Library Reading Garden in Copenhagen has offered something rather different: the chance to borrow a person instead.
The concept was founded by Ronni Abergel, and describes itself as βa safe place to explore mankind, be courageous and ask questions that can help you challenge the stereotypes and better understand the diversity in our communityβ. Librarians facilitate and supervise every conversation, and all readers must agree to a set of rules before their first loan.
On arrival, borrowers choose from a list of topics. A librarian then makes the introduction, and they have 30 minutes to ask whatever they like β which we think is pretty cool!
follow on Instagram: @humanlibraryorganization
π§ π LGBTQ & MENTAL HEALTH DATES ππ§
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- All Monthβ
ποΈ National Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month β raises awareness about substance use disorders, offers support, shares resources, and works to break down barriers that keep people from seeking help
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Weeksβ
π©Ί National Health Center Week β Aug 2β8Single Days
- Single Daysβ
ποΈ National Minority Donor Awareness Day β Aug 1β
π National Fentanyl Awareness Day (early August)
ποΈ National Grief Awareness Day β Aug 30 β observed to raise awareness around grief and its impact
ποΈ International Overdose Awareness Day β Aug 31β
πΊπΈ Women's Equality Day β Aug 26β
π³οΈβπ Wear It Purple Day β Aug 28 β the last Friday of August, dedicated to celebrating diversity and showing solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, encouraging people to wear purple as a symbol of support
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Community ASK
We're collecting clothing donations for Karla's Kloset once again β this time for fall items!
Please make sure donations are laundered and folded before dropping off. Thank you for helping keep our closet stocked and affirming for everyone who needs it.
βCLICK HERE FORβ
β LGBT COMMUNITYRESOURCESβ
***If you know a GSA that is interested in guest speakers - Email us at info@transitionsde.com and we can arrange a visit.***
**We have Free Notary Services for clients and loved ones**
Self-Care Spotlight:
Ask for help with one task instead of doing it all yourself
Independence is often praised, but it can quietly become isolation when we never let anyone in. This week, choose one task β big or small β and ask someone for help instead of powering through alone. It could be as small as asking a coworker to double-check something, or as big as asking a friend to sit with you through something hard. Notice the discomfort if it's there, and notice, too, that asking for help is often less about weakness and more about trust β trusting that you don't have to carry everything solo.
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