NEW YORK, February 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - iQuanti: At long last, the day has come when your child has left the nest. Although you've planned carefully for this moment, it's hard to believe that it's finally here. This is an exciting time in your child's development and means some big adjustments for the whole family. You've built your life around being a parent for so long, and it's easy to be nervous, sad, and uncertain about the future. But it's possible to make the transition easier for both you and your child—new beginnings don't have to be scary! Here are four things to do when your kid first goes off to college.  

Acknowledge your feelings

You've raised them from the time they were in diapers, and now they're on their own: taking the next big step in preparing for their future, becoming adults, and realizing their dreams. The house is quieter than it's ever been, and it's normal to feel a sense of loss and absence and to struggle with your purpose. Acknowledge your feelings and trust that they're a part of the process. Sending your child off to college is an accomplishment to be celebrated and a significant milestone in your life. Give yourself grace and compassion, allow yourself space to adjust to your new normal, and trust that you're right where you should be. 

Give them space

Your child is entering a new world with opportunities and freedoms they've never experienced. They're learning to survive on their own, become independent, make big decisions, and spread their wings. It can be hard to give them the space they need to learn from their mistakes, but it's important that you let them grow and thrive on their own terms. You've put in the work and shaped them to be the person they are today. Trust in what you've given them, take a step back, and cheer them on as they shine.  

Make plans

You have more free time than you've had in years—celebrate it! Reach out to your friends to organize lunch or dinner plans, test out that new recipe you've been wanting to try, start working on your golf swing or yoga practice, tackle your reading list, and spend some time taking care of you.

Organize your finances

It's natural that your child going away to college can raise some financial concerns. You've set some money aside, but unexpected expenses always pop up. Planning for how you'll pay tuition in the future and navigating bumps in the road doesn't have to be stressful. This may be a good time to examine your budget and plan for the year ahead. Consider all your sources of funding. For example, if you have a universal life insurance policy, you may want to consider using the cash value to help with tuition fees, room and board, and textbooks—everything your budding scholar will need. 

The primary purpose of permanent life insurance is to provide a death benefit. Using permanent life insurance accumulated value to supplement retirement income will reduce the death benefit and may affect other aspects of the policy.

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Original Source: 4 Things to Do While Your Kid is Away at College

SAN DIEGO, February 9, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Shoreline Recovery Center and sister center Park Mental Health's priority is creating a new focus on healing the family system; there's a huge emphasis on teaching parents boundaries when it comes to involvement in their adult kid's life during meetings with therapists who show them how to set healthy boundaries.

"We have a program on enabling that's offered within family support sessions," said Craig Burson, Shoreline's Director of Business Development. "The program focuses on client accountability and also helps develop peer accountability among clients by building personal relationships with them."

It's natural for loved ones to help loved ones during difficult times. Unfortunately, the lines are frequently blurred between helping and enabling when it comes to those struggling with mental health and addiction, creating more hurt than help and prolonging the healing and recovery process due to codependency.

Although enabling often comes from a loving place, the generosity often encourages the behavior of the person struggling to engage in unhelpful behaviors and patterns. It's a pattern well-known in the world of addiction and substance abuse. Instead of holding their children accountable to their recovery and boundaries set by treatment centers or therapists, a parent's shame and guilt takes over and they give in once again. This is a cycle that prolongs healing, recovery, and self-sufficiency. Sometimes, enabling leads to someone not ever being able to recover.

"Enabling is one of the main reasons people don't get well," said Mikayla Weathers, LMFT and program director at Park Mental Health. "It often gets in the way of the tools we teach clients so they can heal from their mental health struggles and/or addiction."

The majority of the patients at Shoreline Recovery Center and Park Mental Health have been enabled to a high degree through their 30s. This can result in difficulty trying to find a job, housing, general safety, security and ultimately decreases the ability for someone to launch into adulthood and self-sufficiency. Weathers states, "When someone is not self-actualized, it often leads to shame and low self-esteem, which triggers a relapse cycle and or mental health crisis."

"Many times, parents give into requests for cash and other things during treatment thinking they are helping to comfort their loved one," Weathers said. The reason this happens includes wanting them to feel comfortable and having guilt related to abandonment. Some even choose to ignore the problem entirely to avoid conflict.

Every other week both facilities hold a virtual family support group that involves psycho education for parents on setting boundaries with their children so they understand the behavior is common but that it's very harmful towards healing. They also learn coping skills and techniques that set them up for success and lead to a path of their own recovery from enabling. 

The facilities also offer relapse prevention plans for enabling behaviors during the discharge process.

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Steven Esparza
Chief Executive Officer
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6193631368

Craig Burson
Business Development Director
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Original Source: San Diego-Based Shoreline Recovery Center and Park Mental Health Create New Emphasis on Programming That Addresses Enabling Behavior for Improved Addiction Recovery

WILLIE'S PFLUGERVILLE SOFT OPENING RAISES TOTAL OF $3,000 FOR PFLUGERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT NONPROFIT AND PFLUGERVILLE ISD

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas, February 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Willie's Grill & Icehouse officially opened its doors in Pflugerville, Texas, on Friday, Jan. 20. In a big-hearted move that underscores the definitively Texas brand's commitment to its communities, Willie's Pflugerville turned days one and two of its soft opening into two local fundraisers: On Jan. 20, proceeds went to the Pflugerville Police Department's nonprofit organization L.E.A.P., and on Jan. 21, cash raised went to Pflugerville Independent School District. Both organizations received checks for $1,500 each. 

The highly anticipated Pflugerville outpost is the 19^th in the state for the Texas-based, Texas-grown Willie's, as well as the seventh location to feature an expansive full bar. The addition underscores Willie's reign as the region's top family-friendly haven, where a renowned scratch Texas kitchen and casual icehouse vibes offer wholesome fun for parents and kids.

At the Willie's Pflugerville ribbon-cutting ceremony, led by the Pflugerville Chamber of Commerce on Friday, January 20, local leaders, including members of the Pflugerville Chamber as well as uniformed and off-duty police officers, joined the celebration to accept the donations for their respective organizations. Willie's community outreach assumes a variety of forms. In addition to ongoing philanthropic efforts, Willie's presence in Pflugerville has also created more than 100 quality, local jobs. A job at Willie's has a bright future: Willie's actively promotes and hires from within, believing every position has the potential for long-term career growth.  

"We are so happy to make our mark on Central Texas here in Pflugerville," said Greg Lippert, CEO of Willie's Restaurants. "We were welcomed in with open arms and we look forward to a continued partnership and becoming a part of the fabric of this incredible community." 

Located at 19200 Colorado Sand Drive in Pflugerville, Willie's Pflugerville is defined by the same mouthwatering menus, sprawling open-air patio spaces, and genuine friendliness that have endeared the brand to families for almost three decades. Retractable glass garage doors facilitate easy movement between outdoors and Willie's colorfully decorated interior, rooted in vintage-inspired nods to the Texas icehouse tradition. Outside games, 18 massive flat-screen TVs, and ample seating beckon, providing plenty of room for relaxing, watching a game, and reconnecting with family over classic dishes always made from scratch, served with inspired craft cocktails, local brews, and more.

Willie's Pflugerville is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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Original Source: TEXAS HEAVYWEIGHT WILLIE'S GRILL & ICEHOUSE DONATES THOUSANDS AMIDST PFLUGERVILLE GRAND OPENING

Estonia will be the first Baltic nation to introduce a quasi-cash service within the entertainment industry

LAS VEGAS, February 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Passport Technology Inc. (Passport), a leading provider of payment technology solutions for the gaming industry, announced the launch of its CashValet® cash access service at Olympic Entertainment Group's flagship casino Olympic Park Casino. This represents a significant advancement for the Baltic region, as Olympic Park Casino will now offer the first quasi-cash service of its kind. 

"We are always looking for new and innovative solutions to provide our Olympic Casino customers with the highest standard of service across all channels. With the ever-evolving landscape, there is a greater need to integrate online and land-based operations," said Peeter Tamla, IT Director of Olympic Entertainment Group. "The quasi-cash solution is ideal for showing our expertise in this field, making our customers' experience comfortable and convenient and their financial transactions secure while adhering to the highest standards of security and compliance." As stated by Tamla, many companies offer various services in the payment technology field; however, Passport has established itself as a leading provider for large businesses. 

Passport's CashValet is a premier quasi-cash solution that offers casinos a comprehensive and efficient means of facilitating immediate transactions with maximum approval amounts for patrons and VIP guests. Its level of security, privacy, and regulatory compliance ensures that both employees and patrons of Olympic Park Casino can experience the latest innovative technology. 

"Passport Technology continues to set the standard for product innovation and market expansion," said Helen Bowditch, Vice President of Business Development at Passport. "We are honored to have the opportunity to partner with Olympic Entertainment Group and are thrilled to introduce the Baltic region to the industry's most advanced quasi-cash service for brick-and-mortar casinos." The partnership with Olympic Entertainment Group will allow Passport Technology to expand its reach in the market and offer its cutting-edge payment technology solutions to a broader audience.

CashValet offers a range of features such as real-time reporting, dynamic fee structures, free play credits, responsible gambling features, self-exclusion options, and enhanced privacy protocols. As the premier provider of payment technology solutions, Passport's CashValet is the only PCI-DSS Level 1, P2PE-certified, cloud-based solution available. It is also available in multiple form factors, including the new wireless device, enabling a wide range of use cases in accordance with jurisdiction and operator requirements.

About Olympic Entertainment Group

Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG) is the leading provider of casino and gaming services in the Baltic region. The company was founded in 1993 in Estonia and has since expanded to operate in the Baltic States and also operates casinos in Croatia, Malta and Slovakia, with a total of 147 venues in six jurisdictions and its headquarters in Tallinn. OEG offers a diverse range of gaming options, including traditional casinos, slot halls, and sports betting shops, as well as online gaming services through its OlyBet brand. The company places a strong emphasis on providing its customers with a high-quality and safe gaming experience and has invested in state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure to support this goal.

About Passport Technology Inc.

Passport Technology is a globally recognized provider of technology-based solutions and services for the highly regulated payments, gaming, and financial services markets. Passport's pursuit of excellence is driven through diversity, inclusion, and collaboration as we strive to create opportunities for all stakeholders to thrive. Passport's product portfolio is extensive and includes redemption kiosks, quasi-cash, check warranty, ATM, digital payments, cash and cashless integrations, casino automation, etc. Passport's CashValet is Canada's leading quasi-cash solution for casinos. The company holds privileged gaming licenses and payment sponsorships and, to date, has safely and responsibly settled over $45 billion in funds to casino floors worldwide. Passport's expertise and reputation in the industry have made it a leader in the field of payment technology solutions for the gaming industry. 

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Original Source: Passport Technology Partners With Olympic Park Casino Estonia to Provide First Quasi-Cash Service in the Baltics