Our Programs
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The Lotus Affect: Where healing begins
At The Lotus Affect our mission is to help individuals, families, and all New Mexicans rise out of the mud and see their strength
Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently pregnant or baby delivered within last month.
- A current Substance Abuse Contract indicating Client’s understanding of requirements and discharge.
- As well as no new charges or new CYFD involvement.
Baby Lotus
The Baby Lotus is one of The Lotus Affect’s newest initiatives. It is through The Baby Lotus that we aim empower parents to breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma by providing them with the necessary tools and support to promote healthy families.
With The Baby Lotus, drug addicted mothers, their newborn babies, and various family members, are able to work with a licensed therapist and a community support worker for at least one year.
During this year families are eligible for Mental Health therapy, including, but not limited to, Infant Mental Health, Trauma Focused Therapy, parenting skills, educational groups, community support, employment, and financial education, as well as other resources to ensure the future wellbeing of their families.
Phoenix Affect
Who: The Phoenix Affect, in partnership with The Lotus Affect, is a therapeutic approach, that works with both a Nurse Practitioner and a Mental Health Provider to assist those afflicted with various mental health conditions, suicidal thoughts, or substance use disorders.
About: The Phoenix Affect uses Ketamine infusion therapy to address conditions such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, substance use, suicidal thoughts, and various other mental health conditions.
During your Ketamine infusion you will be paired with a licensed Mental Health therapist, who will assist you, as you work on the afflictions that may have been plaguing your mind and body for years.
What: Ketamine is a medication developed in the 1960s to provide anesthetic for soldiers during the Vietnam War. It is still used today, in a much lower dosage, to help produce faster and longer-lasting relief from mental health conditions. Doctors quickly realized how much Ketamine helped expedite the healing process in the world of mental health, especially with those who suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts.
Ketamine causes what doctors call a “dissociative state” in which you are more relaxed and can work freely on the past traumas that are causing your mental health concerns. With the Infusion therapy, your Nurse Practitioner and your Mental Health provider help to give you a safe and comfortable place, to let go of those traumatic experiences you are carrying in your day-to-day life.
Enrollment: Ages 18 years or older. If you or someone you know, are interested in The Phoenix Affect, please reach out to:
Kathyrn Delgado, NP at Kdelgado@liveivnm.com
Rebecca Sonnenberg, LCSW at 575-201-3155, Rebeccatla2023@gmail.com.
- If you know of a family that would be appropriate for The Dragonfly Affect, please reach out to Rebecca Sonnenberg, LCSW at 575-201-3155, Rebeccatla2023@gmail.com.
Dragon Fly Affect
About: Coming January 2025: The Dragonfly Affect is our aim to empower families to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma by providing them with the necessary tools and support to promote healthy families.
Services: The Dragonfly Affect recognizes the needs that grandparents, great grandparents and various other families are faced with, when it comes to raising children that were not born to them. The Dragonfly Affect will enable these family members to work with a licensed therapist and a community support worker.
Programing: During this time families are eligible for Mental Health therapy, including, but not limited to, Intergeneration focused therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, skills to assist with attachment, educational groups, community support, employment, and
financial education, as well as other resources to ensure the future wellbeing of their families.
Enrollment: The Dragonfly Affect is accepting five (5) to seven (7) individuals who are interested in this program. The sessions will be once a week, for a total of two hours. These sessions will occur after school and work hours 5:30pm to 7:30pm, therefore dinner will be provided for you and your child(ren).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lotus Affect?
The Lotus Affect is a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of intergenerational trauma and nurturing healthy families in New Mexico, founded in 2023.
What programs does The Lotus Affect offer?
We offer a range of programs including The Baby Lotus, which supports drug-addicted mothers and their families with therapeutic and community support services for a year to promote healthy family environments.
Who can benefit from The Lotus Affect’s services?
Our services are designed for individuals, families, youth, and children across New Mexico who are seeking support to overcome intergenerational trauma and other related challenges.
How can I qualify for The Baby Lotus program?
The Baby Lotus program includes Mental Health Therapy such as Infant Mental Health and Trauma Focused Therapy, alongside parenting skills workshops, educational groups, community support, employment assistance, and financial education.
How can I support The Lotus Affect?
You can support our mission through donations via mail, phone, or online. Every contribution helps us continue our work and is greatly appreciated. For more details, visit our Donate page.
How does The Lotus Affect measure its impact?
We assess the effectiveness of our programs through continuous monitoring and feedback from participants, aiming to ensure we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of New Mexicans
Are there volunteer opportunities with The Lotus Affect?
Yes, we welcome volunteers who want to help us in our mission. Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved
What is the relationship between The Lotus Affect and The Phoenix Affect?
The Phoenix Affect, in partnership with The Lotus Affect, uses Ketamine infusion therapy alongside mental health support to address severe mental health conditions. This collaboration expands our reach and effectiveness in treating complex mental health issues.