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Forms & Links

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SCCS recommends the links below, and we do our best to verify them, but we are not IT specialists. We encourage clients and potential clients to protect themselves and their computers by having adequate virus/malware software protection, researching any suspicious links or apps, and by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), to name a few suggestions.

By downloading any of the following apps or clicking on any of our Forms & Links, you accept the associated risks, (and benefits!) that come with utilizing online tools and services.  

Forms:

To alleviate barriers that hamper access to care during COVID-19, SCCS currently accepts client forms via standard mail, email, fax, and even screenshots (but please coordinate first before texting).

Kami offers a free Google Chrome extension to sign PDFs digitally, if needed.

Election Season Self-Care Plan

Be mindful to plan before, during, and after Election Day. Feel free to share. Thanks to @swingindolly for the graphic!

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COVID-19 Pandemic-specific resources:

Hawai’i residents can call 211 and find out about more resources.

Other Important Resources:

Apps We Love:

  • COVID Coach by US Dept of Veterans Affairs – COVID-19-specific mental wellbeing support
  • Couples Coach by US Dept of Veterans Affairs – Relationship support
  • Gottman Card Decks by the Gottman Institute – Relationship support
  • Insight Timer by Insight Network – Guided meditations and meditation timer
  • Mindfulness Bell by HL Apps – A bell that periodically sounds to remind you to be mindful throughout the day
  • What’s Up by Jackson Tempra – mental wellbeing support and mood tracker

About SCCS

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The mission of Second City Counseling Services (SCCS) is to foster therapeutic connections that cultivate a healthier lifestyle for clients and in turn, strengthen their relationships, families, and communities.

The vision of SCCS is to provide quality counseling services to individuals, couples, and families of Hawai’i, including low or no income clients who may have difficulty obtaining counseling services.

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Amanda L. Hess (pronouns: she/her/hers) established Second City Counseling Services in 2014. She is a licensed mental health counselor (MHC-342) and licensed marriage and family therapist (MFT-506) in the state of Hawai’i. She earned her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy, from Chaminade University of Honolulu. Ms. Hess is a Clinical Fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is a Graduate  Member with the British Psychological Society and is a National Certified Counselor with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Ms. Hess is a participating provider with the Give an Hour program, the Theraplay Institute, and the Gottman Referral Network. She is currently participating in certification consultation training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and uses Gottman Method Therapy in her work. She has been featured on KUMU 94.7FM and in Context, the magazine for family therapy and systemic practice in the UK.

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Ms. Hess has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, which includes working in a psychiatric hospital, a substance abuse treatment facility, the Child Welfare Services system, the military community, and an outpatient grief support program. She has volunteered with the American Red Cross as a mental health responder and currently volunteers with the O’ahu Medical Reserve Corps.

Ms. Hess was part of the inaugural delegation to Rwanda in 2015 for NBCC’s Mental Health Facilitator training and returned to Rwanda in 2016 for Global Engagement Institute’s Multicultural Trauma Treatment training. Currently, she is working with international colleagues to provide mental health training to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Gottman Training Level 1 – December 2014

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Rwanda Mental Health Facilitator Training – August 2015

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Italy Play Therapy Institute – March 2017

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Gottman Training Level 3 – August 2017

Theraplay Level II Training

Theraplay Level 2 Training – Milton Keynes, England – September 2018

News & Events

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  • Election Season Self-Care Plan – Be mindful to plan before, during, and after Election Day. Feel free to share. Thanks to @swingindolly for the graphic!

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  • Please be aware that SCCS is only accepting couples who are agreeable to be filmed for training and certification purposes (filming would not start until 4th or 5th session). Please email amanda@hisccs.com for more information.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services are being offered only through telehealth platforms until further notice. Check our Forms & Links tab for additional resources.
  • Here’s a video with Amanda talking about the Multicultural Trauma training hosted by the Integrative Trauma Treatment Center held in Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Did you catch us Talking about Disasters with Kids on KUMU 94.7FM? If not, check out the video: