Peace by Hearts (PbH) is a charity dedicated to providing positive messages to those going through difficult times, using hand-made crocheted hearts to help deliver these powerful messages. Rogers Foundation is proud to have been recently selected to receive 100 of these beautiful hearts. Liza Gilbert, co-founder of Peace by Hearts reached out to us…
Details“Born to be real, not to be perfect.” This was the theme of the 11th Annual Cobeen Swing-a-Thon held April 27-28, 2017 at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Amidst the drizzle and cool temperatures, approximately 60 students and staff members pumped their legs back and forth in an effort to swing for 24 continuous hours…
DetailsDear Rogers Foundation, I just wanted to thank you for the generous donation of $400 for travel expenses. It was completely unexpected and caught us off guard, so I didn’t get the chance to appropriately express just how much it means to us and how grateful we are. We are beyond touched. It’s been a tough year,…
DetailsResearch Funding for research allowed Rogers Behavioral Health to hire two research teams to study the effects of Cognitive Bias Modification (CBM) when administered via mobile application with individuals diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The studies are evaluating CMB as a stand-alone treatment tool (community-based), as well as a treatment enhancement tool (patient-based). Stand-alone…
DetailsThe statistics are striking. Millions of people suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and depression. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the treatment of choice, the sad reality is that due to geographic, financial, or time restrictions, an overwhelming number of people with these mental health challenges continue to suffer needlessly. Backed by desire and financing…
Details“The guitar can be like having a friend: one that is always there, and at-the-ready to participate in mutual expression, often invoking deep and profound emotion.” Mike Witte, behavioral specialist at the Eating Disorders Center (EDC) in Delafield, has been playing guitar since he was 12 years old. Most recently, he added the ukulele to…
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