Encompass Blog

October is National Physical Therapy Month

October 17, 2018  |  Pediatric Therapy  |  By Lindsey Cooper, MA, CCC-SLP

As adults, many of us are familiar with physical therapy, perhaps from our own treatment of an injury. But how does pediatric physical therapy differ? Pediatric Physical Therapists (PTs) are movement and mobility experts. Our PTs provide therapy focusing on helping children establish healthy movement and mobility for their bodies. This may include helping support […]

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New Encompass program: free health and wellness consultations for child care providers

October 8, 2018  |  Community, News and Announcements, Pediatric Therapy  |  By Caitlin Young

Starting this fall, Encompass is offering a new service to help foster the healthy development of ALL children in our community. Funded by a grant from King County’s Best Starts for Kids program, we are now providing free guidance and support to licensed center-based and family home child care programs as well as preschool programs […]

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What exactly does an Executive Director do, anyway?

September 18, 2018  |  News and Announcements  |  By Nela Cumming, MSW

Although no has ever asked me directly, I’ll bet some of you wonder: just what the heck does Nela do all day? At Encompass, we have an excellent team of department directors who are responsible for the day-to-day operation of Encompass. This leaves me free to spend time doing what Executive Directors are supposed to […]

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Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Training

September 11, 2018  |  Behavioral Health, Community  |  By Encompass

Encompass is offering a Child-Adult Relationship Enhancement (CARE) Training on Tuesday, September 25 at Snoqualmie Valley Hospital. The CARE training is from 9:00 am-12:00 pm ($100), and there is an advanced CARE & facilitator training from 9:00 am-4:00 pm ($850). CARE is a trauma-informed way for any adult to interact with any child or teen. It […]

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2018 Encompass Public Parent Survey

September 5, 2018  |  News and Announcements  |  By Encompass

Help us improve our services to the public and be entered to win a $100 Amazon card! Our Public Parent Survey is back! Now through September 30, 2018, Encompass is surveying parents in our service area to see what you know about us and what we can be doing better to meet your needs and […]

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Press Release: Announcing the 2018 Encompass Autumn Gala

September 4, 2018  |  Press Releases  |  By Encompass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/4/18: Encompass Announces 2018 Autumn Gala: “Under the Stars” North Bend, WA – Tickets are now on sale for the annual Encompass Autumn Gala, a night of celebration in support of Encompass programs for children and families in our community. This year’s Gala will take place on Saturday, November 3, at 5:00 […]

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