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Amy B. Otzel is a Retired U.S. Army Behavioral Health Sergeant, Iraq War combat theater Veteran, former Readjustment Counseling Therapist with the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs Medical Center and CT State Military Support Program Clinician, and Licensed Psychotherapist. While informed by graduate degree achievements in psychology, professional counseling, and integrative health & healing, Amy's personal journey to inspire her own health, wellness, and the healing from trauma has enhanced her endeavor to contribute forward in healing service to others. Committed to holistically-minded integrative mental health practice, Amy is currently continuing the mission in service to military members, Veterans, and their families in private practice at Inner Resource Psychotherapy. Additionally, Amy routinely contributes to educational service as a Yale University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Lecturer, a mental health professional development educator, military and Veteran cultural competency educator for healthcare providers, a Holistic Stress Management Instructor, a holistic health and wellness facilitator at Toivo by Advocacy Unlimited, and an Advanced Level-2 Breath~Body~Mind™ teacher. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Amy's background and experience Being a Behavioral Health Specialist in the Army Stigma against help-seeking in and out of the military Advocacy towards mental health awareness Balancing service and advocacy Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy Book Giveaway Letting other professionals know that they're not alone Using the book to engage veterans and their families Links Mentioned in This Episode: Inner Resource Psychotherapy Amy's LinkedIn Profile Inner Resource on Twitter Amy on Instagram The Veteran Mental Health Minute on Amazon Alexa --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/changeyourpov/support
The Autism in Black Podcast is hosted by Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC and focuses on all things autism and the black parent experience. Our goal is to educate, support, and empower black parents to advocate not only for their children but themselves as well. Today we are joined by Naomi Studevan who is the Founder and Executive Director of Advocacy Unlimited, LLC. Naomi talks with us about what advocacy is and how she believes in a holistic advocacy approach. She then goes on to talk about how parents can benefit from having a parent advocate as well as some tips on effective ways to advocate in the school system. Naomi then talks about what you can be doing for self care as a parent right now. Resources Mentioned: Visit our Amazon Store for all the books mentioned on the podcast Department of Education Website Where to find Naomi: Naomi website Free Course Instagram: @advocacyunlimted Facebook: Advocacy UnlimitedPA The official hashtag for the podcast is #aibpod You can find us on twitter @autisminblack Instagram @autisminblack Facebook @autisminblk Join the Autism in Black Podcast Community – here For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit the website at www.autisminblack.org
Summary: Amy B. Otzel is a Retired U.S. Army Behavioral Health Sergeant, Iraq War combat theater Veteran, former Readjustment Counseling Therapist with the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center and CT State Military Support Program Clinician, and Licensed Psychotherapist. While informed by graduate degree achievements in psychology, professional counseling, and integrative health & healing, Amy’s personal journey to inspire her own health, wellness, and the healing from trauma has enhanced her endeavor to contribute forward in healing service to others. Committed to holistically-minded integrative mental health practice, Amy is currently continuing the mission in service to military members, Veterans, and their families in private practice at Inner Resource Psychotherapy. Additionally, Amy routinely contributes in educational service as a Yale University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Lecturer, a mental health professional development educator, a military and Veteran cultural competency educator for healthcare providers, a Holistic Stress Management Instructor, a holistic health and wellness facilitator at Toivo by Advocacy Unlimited, and an Advanced Level-2 Breath~Body~Mind™ teacher. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Amy's background and experience Being a Behavioral Health Specialist in the Army Stigma against help seeking in and out of the military Advocacy towards mental health awareness Balancing service and advocacy Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy Book Giveaway Letting other professionals know that they're not alone Using the book to engage veterans and their families Links Mentioned in This Episode: Inner Resource Psychotherapy Amy's LinkedIn Profile Inner Resource on Twitter Amy on Instagram The Veteran Mental Health Minute on Amazon Alexa You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon
Summary: Amy B. Otzel is a Retired U.S. Army Behavioral Health Sergeant, Iraq War combat theater Veteran, former Readjustment Counseling Therapist with the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center and CT State Military Support Program Clinician, and Licensed Psychotherapist. While informed by graduate degree achievements in psychology, professional counseling, and integrative health & healing, Amy’s personal journey to inspire her own health, wellness, and the healing from trauma has enhanced her endeavor to contribute forward in healing service to others. Committed to holistically-minded integrative mental health practice, Amy is currently continuing the mission in service to military members, Veterans, and their families in private practice at Inner Resource Psychotherapy. Additionally, Amy routinely contributes in educational service as a Yale University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Lecturer, a mental health professional development educator, a military and Veteran cultural competency educator for healthcare providers, a Holistic Stress Management Instructor, a holistic health and wellness facilitator at Toivo by Advocacy Unlimited, and an Advanced Level-2 Breath~Body~Mind™ teacher. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Amy's background and experience Being a Behavioral Health Specialist in the Army Stigma against help seeking in and out of the military Advocacy towards mental health awareness Balancing service and advocacy Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy Book Giveaway Letting other professionals know that they're not alone Using the book to engage veterans and their families Links Mentioned in This Episode: Inner Resource Psychotherapy Amy's LinkedIn Profile Inner Resource on Twitter Amy on Instagram The Veteran Mental Health Minute on Amazon Alexa You can be sure to find future episodes of Head Space and Timing, and all of the CYPOV Podcast Network Shows, by subscribing through your Podcast player of choice, like iTunes. Using an app makes subscribing and listening to podcasts (both ours and others) so much simpler. Just subscribe to Change Your POV Podcast within your app and it will automatically update every time a new episode is released. Do you want to check out Duane's latest book, Combat Vet Don't Mean Crazy? Check it out by finding it on Amazon
This podcast begins with David interviewing Michaela Fissel, Director of Emerging Adult Programming at Advocacy Unlimited. David and Michaela have a candid and meaningful talk about the Connecticut Valley Hospital patient abuse scandal.The podcast David also includes talk about the latest developments in the investigation of the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jayson Negron, who was shot May 9 by Bridgeport, Connecticut police officer James Boulay. David also discusses Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin’s ongoing sabotage of the Hartford Civilian Police Review Board, as the yearly total of sustained civilian complaints against Hartford Police officers increases. We also pay tribute to Black Panther Party Illinois Chairman Fred Hampton, who was assassinated by Chicago police and the FBI December 4, 1969. We’ll also have an update on Colin Kaepernick and the NFL national anthem protests.Community Party Radio Show is hosted by author and political activist David Samuels, author of the book False Choice: The Bipartisan Attack on the Working Class, the Poor and Communities of Color. Pick up your copy of the book on Amazon.Community Party Radio Show airs Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8p est / 7p cst /5p pst on www.SoMetroRadio.com. You can also hear the show on the iRadio station SoMetro Talk that is available on apps like TuneIn and SoMetro Magazine. SoMetro Radio and SoMetro Talk are original member stations of the GET GLOBAL NETWORK.Take the time to subscribe to the show on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Google Play, Stitcher, Spreaker and other podcast platforms.
This podcast begins with David interviewing Michaela Fissel, Director of Emerging Adult Programming at Advocacy Unlimited. David and Michaela have a candid and meaningful talk about the Connecticut Valley Hospital patient abuse scandal. The podcast David also includes talk about the latest developments in the investigation of the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jayson Negron, who was shot May 9 by Bridgeport, Connecticut police officer James Boulay. David also discusses Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin’s ongoing sabotage of the Hartford Civilian Police Review Board, as the yearly total of sustained civilian complaints against Hartford Police officers increases. We also pay tribute to Black Panther Party Illinois Chairman Fred Hampton, who was assassinated by Chicago police and the FBI December 4, 1969. We’ll also have an update on Colin Kaepernick and the NFL national anthem protests. Community Party Radio Show is hosted by author and political activist David Samuels, author of the book False Choice: The Bipartisan Attack on the Working Class, the Poor and Communities of Color. Pick up your copy of the book on Amazon. Community Party Radio Show airs Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8p est / 7p cst /5p pst on www.SoMetroRadio.com. You can also hear the show on the iRadio station SoMetro Talk that is available on apps like TuneIn and SoMetro Magazine. SoMetro Radio and SoMetro Talk are original member stations of the GET GLOBAL NETWORK. Take the time to subscribe to the show on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Google Play, Stitcher, Spreaker and other podcast platforms.
This podcast begins with David interviewing Michaela Fissel, Director of Emerging Adult Programming at Advocacy Unlimited. David and Michaela have a candid and meaningful talk about the Connecticut Valley Hospital patient abuse scandal.The podcast David also includes talk about the latest developments in the investigation of the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jayson Negron, who was shot May 9 by Bridgeport, Connecticut police officer James Boulay. David also discusses Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin’s ongoing sabotage of the Hartford Civilian Police Review Board, as the yearly total of sustained civilian complaints against Hartford Police officers increases. We also pay tribute to Black Panther Party Illinois Chairman Fred Hampton, who was assassinated by Chicago police and the FBI December 4, 1969. We’ll also have an update on Colin Kaepernick and the NFL national anthem protests.Community Party Radio Show is hosted by author and political activist David Samuels, author of the book False Choice: The Bipartisan Attack on the Working Class, the Poor and Communities of Color. Pick up your copy of the book on Amazon.Community Party Radio Show airs Tuesday and Wednesday nights at 8p est / 7p cst /5p pst on www.SoMetroRadio.com. You can also hear the show on the iRadio station SoMetro Talk that is available on apps like TuneIn and SoMetro Magazine. SoMetro Radio and SoMetro Talk are original member stations of the GET GLOBAL NETWORK.Take the time to subscribe to the show on iTunes, iHeart Radio, Google Play, Stitcher, Spreaker and other podcast platforms.
Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, director of education at Toivo by Advocacy Unlimited and author of Indie Spiritualist: A No Bullshit Exploration of Spirituality (Beyond Words/Simon & Schuster), Everything Mind: What I’ve Learned About Hard Knocks, Spiritual Awakening and the Mind-Blowing Truth of it All (Sounds True) and Dead Set On Living (Simon & Schuster/New World Library-Spring 2018). He writes for ORIGIN Magazine, Huffington Post, and Mantra Yoga + Health Magazine, and has spoken and performed at Wanderlust Festival, Celebrate Your Life, Yoga Journal Conference, Sedona World Wisdom Days, Kripalu, Sun Valley Wellness Festival, and more.
This week on The Indie Spiritualist, Chris talks to Kelvin Young from Advocacy Unlimited. Kelvin Young is the Assistant Executive Director of Advocacy Unlimited/Toivo Director and believes that healing begins from within. After many years of battling with drug addiction, anxiety, and depression, he began his healing process in prison. While incarcerated, Kelvin learned about the transformative powers of meditation, which helped him look within to find inner peace in a very hostile and restrictive environment. Chris and Kevin talk about the struggles along the path to recovery and what Toivo is doing to help others heal.
Chris Grosso, the “Indie Spiritualist,” is a public speaker, writer, published author, podcaster and spiritual director of Toivo by Advocacy Unlimited. He writes for ORIGIN Magazine, Huffington Post, and Mantra Yoga + Health Magazine, and has authored “Indie Spiritualist: A No Bullshit Exploration of Spirituality” and “Everything Mind: What I’ve Learned About Hard Knocks, Spiritual Awakening and the Mind-Blowing Truth of it All.” In this interview, Chris chats candidly about his journey from skateboarder and rocker to drug addict… then coming out the other side to develop his own brand of spirituality. He is passionate about helping others who struggle with addiction by leading groups in detoxes, yoga, rehabs, youth centers, conferences, etc. He shares his struggles openly and honestly, with a lot of humor, although he doesn’t believe it’s all behind him. Please join me as we discuss our respective views on emotional expression, spirituality and more. Additional information on Chris can be found via his website: http://theindiespiritualist.com/
Chris and Zach hang out in a very thought provoking, heart centered common ground that explored many topics. Chris shares his insights into modern spirituality, a little bit about his story, thoughts on his new book "Everything Mind" and an all around great insight into how to apply spirituality to ones life without dogma or labels. Rants include: Not very much!! Just a thought on how and where the Trump phenomena all began! Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, spiritual director of Tovio by Advocacy Unlimited, teacher with the Worldwide Insight Organization, and author of Indie Spiritualist: A No Bullshit Exploration of Spirituality (Beyond Words/Simon & Schuster) and Everything Mind: What I’ve Learned About Hard Knocks, Spiritual Awakening and the Mind-Blowing Truth of it All (Sounds True). He writes for ORIGIN Magazine, Huffington Post, and Mantra Yoga + Health Magazine, and has spoken and performed at Wanderlust Festival, Celebrate Your Life, Yoga Journal Conference, Sedona World Wisdom Days, Kripalu, and more. Chris is passionate about his work with people who are in the process of healing or struggling with addictions of all kinds. He speaks and leads groups in detoxes, yoga studios, rehabs, youth centers, 12-step meetings, hospitals, conferences, and festivals worldwide. He is a member of the advisory board for Drugs over Dinnerand hosts The Indie Spiritualist Podcast on The Mindpod Network. http://theindiespiritualist.com @XchrisGrossoX