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Jenice Pizzuto - Implement with Impact: A Strategic Framework for Leading School and District Initiatives. This is episode 710 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Jenice Pizzuto is a systems, change, and implementation expert. She is the founder and lead specialist of IMPACT Lead Succeed. Jenice is a passionate advocate and ally for educators focused on bringing human and learning-centered design elements to the forefront of all change efforts. Her vast experiences nationally and internationally as a consultant, administrator, Learning Forward Learning School Alliance Facilitator, Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention Implementation Facilitator, Literacy Coach, Mentor, District-level Support Specialist, and Teacher have contributed to her commitment to a learning and improvement mindset. Jenice uses her experience and expertise as she consults with and serves school districts, superintendents, administrators, and teacher leaders as a facilitator, trainer, coach, and collaborator, implementing evidence-based practices to improve student and organizational performance. Ms. Pizzuto currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Global Implementation Society (GIS). She was a founding member of GIS and served as the Professional Learning and Resources Committee Chair. Jenice spent many years serving Learning Forward. She helped form the Learning Forward Oregon Affiliate and served as president and vice president of the Oregon affiliate. Jenice received an award of Lead Mentor while serving as a mentor teacher and has been recognized as Women of Week by the Woman Supporting Women, Kastl Law P.C. Jenice is a road warrior loves travel professionally and personally. Her 2024-25 schedule includes speaking engagements in Australia, Nigeria, California, Oregon, Missouri, Texas, and more. Her personal calendar is focused on a bucket list adventure of getting to know Alaska via the inside passage on a cruise ship and a land excursion to Denali.  Ms. Pizzuto received her Master of Education Administration, MA ED, from Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education in Portland, Oregon. She received her Teacher Licensure from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. Our focus will be Jenice's book - Implement with Impact: A Strategic Framework for Leading School and District Initiatives This link will take you to the ILS Impact Implementation Framework that Jenice is sharing with you. So much to learn. Awesome conversation! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Contact & Learn More: https://www.impactleadsucceed.com/ jenice@impactleadsucceed.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenice-pizzuto/ https://www.instagram.com/impactleadsucceed/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/IMPACTJDP https://www.amazon.com/Implement-IMPACT-Initiatives-frustration-implementation/dp/195463157X https://www.solutiontree.com/presenters/jenice-pizzuto.html https://www.solutiontree.com/implement-with-impact.html Length - 46:07

Jenn Burleton (she/they) is a musician, activist, educator and advocate for transgender children, adolescents and their families. She has been the director of the TransActive Gender Project at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education in Portland, OR for the past 17 years. Jenn join us today to share why there's been a recent uptick in anti-trans legislation, organized efforts to eradicate trans people, and what we can do about it. Why are we talking about this? Because none of us is well until we are all well. How can we be relaxed and joyful and manifesting our dreams when our neighbors, our fellow humans, are fighting for their lives? The cognitive dissonance required to ignore reality doesn't lead to a life of peace. Instead, it requires ongoing mental gymnastics and numbing out. When we care for each other, we feel more connected to ourselves, each other and our purpose. Its empowering. It's how we create the kind of world we want to live in. One that looks out for each other and stands up for each other. One that creates the conditions for all to thrive, not just the privileged few. How might you add community care to your self-care practice? Join the conversation on Patreon. Links: Michael Knowles at CPAC: Eradicate "Transgenderism" (article/video) Republican Party MAGA manifesto for the future of transgender, nonbinary, and eventually, all gender expansive people in the United States of America. (6 min video) Trans Legislation Tracker ACLU: Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures Find Your Congressional Representatives Find Your Senator Find your Governor TransActive Gender Project at Lewis and Clark University National Center for Transgender Equality Basicrights.org Follow on Instagram: ACLU lawyer Chase Strangio  

Donald Altman is a psychotherapist, Award-winning writer, international workshop trainer, former Buddhist monk and past Vice-President of The Center for Mindful Eating. Donald's passion is to bring ancient, timeless values and practices into modern life. He has taught thousands of healthcare and business professionals how to apply mindfulness for self-growth. In addition to writing The Practical Mindfulness Blog for Psychology Today and articles for Psychotherapy Networker, Donald was featured in The Mindfulness Movie. He is a monthly host of the Pathways Radio Program/Podcast and is profiled in the Living Spiritual Teachers Project. He formerly taught as an adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, in addition to Portland State University's Interpersonal Neurobiology Certificate Program. Donald's passion is to bring ancient, timeless values and practices to modern life. His book The Mindfulness Toolbox won two national best book awards. Two other books, Clearing Emotional Clutter and The Mindfulness Code were named as One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2016 and 2010, respectively. Find out about Donald Altman MA, LPC and Mindful Practices Connect with Christi Clemons Hoffman and the Radiate Wellness Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fill your cup episode with B+T to remind you to take care of yourself first, with Therapist and Coach Caroline McGrath. Caroline is a Licensed Professional Counselor. In her Private Practice, she primarily has therapy sessions with pre-teens, teens, & young adults. She is also a Certified Junigan Life Coach, with a Success Mindset specialty, as a Mindset & Empowerment coach for moms and women. Find out more below. See Caroline's first interview on how to get ahead of triggers and mommy guilt: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-30-getting-ahead-of-triggers-and-mommy/id1622289300?i=1000581799870 Caroline's website: https://www.soulofthelotus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulofthelotus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulofthelotus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinemcgrath-soulofthelotus/ We're here for you! So please leave a review in the comments with topics that would be helpful to you and that you're interested in (see free giveaway info below!). Get our free guide to sleep well every night! ⁠https://www.calmparent.net/sleep-well-every-night⁠ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP: https://www.calmparent.net/thriving-family-podcast-membership  Join us LIVE on Thursdays at 11:30am PT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingfamilypodcast/?hl=en Connect on FB: https://m.facebook.com/thrivingfamilypodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiqp1YF3rI909vsKko0G0zw   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65412085/ CONTEST DETAILS! If you subscribe & leave a review of this podcast, you'll be entered to win a NOW Tone Therapy System by Solu (valued at $179 USD). No purchase or payment is necessary to enter, see the Terms and Conditions page of our site for more about the contest. NOW Tone Therapy System by Solu exclusive discount for our community: https://www.calmparent.net/now-tone-therapy-system-by-solu-yoga-for-your-mind. More about therapist and coach Caroline McGraw She supports and helps her counseling clients find the tools that work best for them as they identify their own sense of self, discover their own personal coping skills & learn new ways to express their emotions in a safe and healthy way. When coaching clients, she uses a powerful blend of Jungian Psychology, Eastern Philosophies & Social Neuroscience. This unique depth coaching model opens up your possibilities to live the life you are meant to live. Caroline received her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark Graduate School. She specialized in children, adolescents & adults using a variety of individual and group counseling modalities. Her experience has been working with clients who have witnessed and/or experienced divorce, trauma, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, life transitions, self-esteem & self-worth issues. She has also worked with children & teens in shelter and residential treatment facilities, experiencing serious to severe emotional and behavioral difficulties. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/calm-parent/message

A Mysterious Traveler. A Sentient Canine. A Psychotic Patient... Grieving psychiatrist Ben Banks can't find a way to heal from loss. But when a mystifying, miraculous and mind-bending trio arrive at the psych ward, the Doctor is forced to confront his deepest fears and beliefs about the nature of consciousness and reality - even death. With his marriage, career and life hanging by a thread, he faces demons both real and imagined, all the while being transformed forever in this inspiring story of hope, healing and renewal. Today's special guest, Donald Altman, MA, LPC, author of the book Travelers, is a psychotherapist, former monk, two-time Emmy-Award winner and award-winning author of over 20 books and CDs on mindfulness and spirituality. Donald Altman is an international mindfulness expert, speaker and trainer, he has taught over 15,000 mental health clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others how to use mindfulness interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, pain and stress-related conditions. Donald served as Vice-President of international organization The Center for Mindful Eating. For many years, he was an adjunct professor in Portland State University's Interpersonal Neurobiology Program, and taught graduate level classes for Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling. Donald was a Senior Mental Health Therapist at both a General Psychiatric Clinic and Eating Disorder Clinic for four years, before opening his own clinic outside of Portland, Oregon. Donald writes the Practical Mindfulness Blog for Psychology Today, and his articles have over 600,000 views in the past year. His book The Mindfulness Toolbox was a two-time Gold Award Winner of the Ben Franklin Publishing Award for both the Psychology and Body-Mind-Spirit categories.  

Donald Altman, M.A., LPC, is a psychotherapist, international mindfulness expert and award-winning author. Featured as an expert in The Mindfulness Movie and profiled in The Living Spiritual Teachers Project, he currently writes Psychology Today's Practical Mindfulness Blog.  A prolific writer whose career spans over 35 years, Donald has authored over 20 acclaimed and pioneering books on spirituality and mindfulness. His best-selling The Mindfulness Toolbox won two national publishing Ben Franklin Gold awards as best book in both the Psychology and Mind-Body-Spirit categories. Two other books, Clearing Emotional Clutter and The Mindfulness Code, were chosen as “One of the Best Spiritual Books of the Year” by Spirituality & Practice.  Donald spent several years as an adjunct professor at both the Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and Portland State University. He also served the community as past Vice-President of the international organization, The Center for Mindful Eating. As a speaker and trainer, he has taught mindfulness and practices for stress reduction, depression and anxiety to over 15,000 health care and business professionals.  His newest book Travelers, is a novel about a grieving psychologist who is struggling with the agonizing loss of his daughter. When a mysterious traveling pet therapist, a sentient canine, and suicidal young patient come to the psych ward, the doctor is forced to confront his ideas about consciousness, reality and even the nature of death. Travelers is a story about overcoming grief while finding hope, healing and renewal. https://mindfulpractices.com

Are you afraid to be yourself? The most authentic, sparkly version of you – where is she? If she's hiding under a rock, afraid of what people might think of her if they really  knew who she was, this is an episode for you.In this conversation with coach and therapist, Caroline McGrath, we delve into the real problems women face today but don't always talk about, like:The societal pressures that force us to be someone we're not and hide our authentic selvesWhy we care so much about what other people think, anywayHow to stop worrying about the judgment we could face by showing up as our truest selvesMom guilt (and even "I don't want to be a mom" guilt)The difference between therapy and coaching, and why there's space for bothHow to finally put our baggage down once and for allCaroline is a coach and therapist for teens and moms, and she is passionate about empowering people to break through their past conditioning to live more authentically.  Meet Caroline McGrathI'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice. I primarily see pre-teens, teens, & young adults in my therapy practice. I'm also a Certified Junigan Life Coach, with a Success Mindset specialty, as a Mindset & Empowerment coach for moms and women.I support & help my counseling clients find the tools that work best for them as they identify their own sense of self, discover their own personal coping skills & learn new ways to express their emotions in a safe & healthy way.I work with my coaching clients using a powerful blend of Jungian Psychology, Eastern Philosophies & Social Neuroscience. This unique depth coaching model opens up your possibilities to live the life you are meant to live. I received my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark Graduate School. I specialized in children, adolescents & adults using a variety of individual & group counseling modalities. My experience has been working with clients who have witnessed and/or experienced divorce, trauma, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, life transitions, self-esteem & self-worth issues. I have also worked with children & teens in shelter & residential treatment facilities, who were experiencing serious to severe emotional & behavioral difficulties.Connect with Caroline:On Social:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInIn her groups:Master Your Mama Mindset GroupTeen GroupRoot & Rise - Women Empowering WomenAre you ready to make this the year you finally shine? My coaching program Make This My Year is open for enrollment NOW. Get in now at JenLiss.com/MyYear We start January 31. Follow, Review, and Share Untethered with Jen Liss. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. Tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe so you get updates of new episodes! Connect with Jen Website: JenLiss.com IG: @untetheredjen Email: hello@jenliss.com Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

Are you afraid to be yourself? The most authentic, sparkly version of you – where is she? If she's hiding under a rock, afraid of what people might think of her if they really  knew who she was, this is an episode for you.In this conversation with coach and therapist, Caroline McGrath, we delve into the real problems women face today but don't always talk about, like:The societal pressures that force us to be someone we're not and hide our authentic selvesWhy we care so much about what other people think, anywayHow to stop worrying about the judgment we could face by showing up as our truest selvesMom guilt (and even "I don't want to be a mom" guilt)The difference between therapy and coaching, and why there's space for bothHow to finally put our baggage down once and for allCaroline is a coach and therapist for teens and moms, and she is passionate about empowering people to break through their past conditioning to live more authentically.  Meet Caroline McGrathI'm a Licensed Professional Counselor in Private Practice. I primarily see pre-teens, teens, & young adults in my therapy practice. I'm also a Certified Junigan Life Coach, with a Success Mindset specialty, as a Mindset & Empowerment coach for moms and women.I support & help my counseling clients find the tools that work best for them as they identify their own sense of self, discover their own personal coping skills & learn new ways to express their emotions in a safe & healthy way.I work with my coaching clients using a powerful blend of Jungian Psychology, Eastern Philosophies & Social Neuroscience. This unique depth coaching model opens up your possibilities to live the life you are meant to live. I received my Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark Graduate School. I specialized in children, adolescents & adults using a variety of individual & group counseling modalities. My experience has been working with clients who have witnessed and/or experienced divorce, trauma, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, life transitions, self-esteem & self-worth issues. I have also worked with children & teens in shelter & residential treatment facilities, who were experiencing serious to severe emotional & behavioral difficulties.Connect with Caroline:On Social:WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInIn her groups:Master Your Mama Mindset GroupTeen GroupRoot & Rise - Women Empowering WomenSupport the showSupport the show to become an official Untethered Unicorn! Other ways you can support: Share an episode and tag Jen on Instagram @untetheredjen Follow/subscribe to get updates of new episodes Leave a review so people know this who isn't an old, funky banana peel. It's crisp, baby! Connect with Jen JenLiss.com @untetheredjen Jen's coaching program will launch again in January 2024. Music created and produced by Matt Bollenbach

B+T interview therapist and coach Caroline McGrath on how to get ahead of triggers, anger & the dreaded mommy guilt. Bc it happens to all of us as parents even if we have the best intentions! Find out more about Caroline's group programs for mothers, women and teens & 1:1 coaching sessions on her website. We're here for you! So please leave a review in the comments with topics that would be helpful to you and that you're interested in (see free giveaway info below!). Caroline McGrath is a Licensed Professional Counselor. In her Private Practice, she primarily has therapy sessions with pre-teens, teens, & young adults. She is also a Certified Junigan Life Coach, with a Success Mindset specialty, as a Mindset & Empowerment coach for moms and women. Find out more below. Caroline's website: https://www.soulofthelotus.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulofthelotus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulofthelotus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinemcgrath-soulofthelotus/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP: https://www.calmparent.net/thriving-family-podcast-membership IG: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingfamilypodcast/?hl=en Join us LIVE on FB Thursdays at 11:30am PT: https://m.facebook.com/thrivingfamilypodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiqp1YF3rI909vsKko0G0zw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/65412085/ CONTEST DETAILS! If you subscribe & leave a review of this podcast, you'll be entered to win a NOW Tone Therapy System by Solu (valued at $179 USD). No purchase or payment is necessary to enter, see the Terms and Conditions page of our site for more about the contest. NOW Tone Therapy System by Solu exclusive discount for our community: https://www.calmparent.net/now-tone-therapy-system-by-solu-yoga-for-your-mind. More about Caroline She supports and helps her counseling clients find the tools that work best for them as they identify their own sense of self, discover their own personal coping skills & learn new ways to express their emotions in a safe and healthy way. When coaching clients, she uses a powerful blend of Jungian Psychology, Eastern Philosophies & Social Neuroscience. This unique depth coaching model opens up your possibilities to live the life you are meant to live. Caroline received her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark Graduate School. She specialized in children, adolescents & adults using a variety of individual and group counseling modalities. Her experience has been working with clients who have witnessed and/or experienced divorce, trauma, grief/loss, anxiety/depression, life transitions, self-esteem & self-worth issues. She has also worked with children & teens in shelter and residential treatment facilities, experiencing serious to severe emotional and behavioral difficulties. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/calm-parent/message

Twenty-three million people are starving in Afghanistan, according to Zaher Wahab, Professor Emeritus at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education. Because of massive corruption and cronyism during the U. […] The post Call to unfreeze aid to Afghanistan appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

Creativity through the lens of an author, psychotherapist and former Buddhist monk"I can't separate creativity from just living"Donald Altman is a psychotherapist, award-winning author, and former Buddhist monk who writes the Practical Mindfulness Blog for Psychology Today. Profiled in The Living Spiritual Teachers Project and featured in The Mindfulness Movie, he has written over 20 books that teach how to incorporate mindfulness and greater awareness into daily life. Award-winning books include: The Mindfulness Toolbox —winner of two Gold IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards as best book in the “Psychology” and “Body- Mind-Spirit” categories, Clearing Emotional Clutter—selected “One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2016” and The Mindfulness Code—chosen “One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2010.” Other popular books include One Minute Mindfulness, 101 Mindful Ways to Build Resilience, and Simply Mindful: A 7-Week Guide and Personal Handbook for Mindful Living. Donald's newest book, the novel Travelers, is a psychological and mystical journey that is due out in January, 2023 from Roundfire Books. Donald served as vice-president of the international organization, The Center for Mindful Eating. He spent years as an adjunct professor in Portland State University's Interpersonal Neurology Certificate Program and at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling. He is committed to spreading seeds of kindness and reflective living in his work as an international keynote speaker, consultant, and workshop leader. He lives in Portland, Oregon, enjoying the beauty and awe of nature with his beloved wife, family and friends.For more info: mindfulpractices.comJoin Donald's Reflect community at: Facebook.com/MndfulPracticesMari's Awakening Creativity FREE GuideMari's Awakening Creativity 7 Day Challenge

Scott interviews Zaher Wahab of the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education about the economic catastrophe taking place in Afghanistan. Although the U.S. Government claimed it was working to develop Afghanistan, Wahab explains that what it really did was prop the country's economy up until it left. Now, in the midst of the collapse, the people of Afghanistan are starving. And the American hawks and pundits, who only four months ago were screaming about the wellbeing of Afghan civilians, now don't seem to have a care in the world for them. Wahab fills us in on this situation, its causes and what needs to change.  Discussed on the show: “The Afghanistan Papers” (Washington Post) Zaher Wahab is a Professor Emeritus at Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education. He was a senior advisor to the education ministry in Afghanistan from 2002 to 2006. He then taught at the American University of Afghanistan until 2019.  This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: The War State and Why The Vietnam War?, by Mike Swanson; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; EasyShip; Free Range Feeder; Thc Hemp Spot; Green Mill Supercritical; Bug-A-Salt and Listen and Think Audio. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjYu5tZiG.

Scott interviews Zaher Wahab of the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education about the economic catastrophe taking place in Afghanistan. Although the U.S. Government claimed it was working to develop Afghanistan, Wahab explains that what it really did was prop the country's economy up until it left. Now, in the midst of the collapse, the people of Afghanistan are starving. And the American hawks and pundits, who only four months ago were screaming about the wellbeing of Afghan civilians, now don't seem to have a care in the world for them. Wahab fills us in on this situation, its causes and what needs to change.  Discussed on the show: “The Afghanistan Papers” (Washington Post) Zaher Wahab is a Professor Emeritus at Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education. He was a senior advisor to the education ministry in Afghanistan from 2002 to 2006. He then taught at the American University of Afghanistan until 2019.  This episode of the Scott Horton Show is sponsored by: The War State and Why The Vietnam War?, by Mike Swanson; Tom Woods' Liberty Classroom; ExpandDesigns.com/Scott; EasyShip; Free Range Feeder; Thc Hemp Spot; Green Mill Supercritical; Bug-A-Salt and Listen and Think Audio. Shop Libertarian Institute merch or donate to the show through Patreon, PayPal or Bitcoin: 1DZBZNJrxUhQhEzgDh7k8JXHXRjYu5tZiG.

I know a lot of parents who, when their child first came out to them as transgender, were not surprised and celebrated their child’s ability, courage and willingness to live their life authentically. However, I also know a lot of parents who started in a place of fear and denial about what their child was telling them. This followed with them pushing back and denying their child the ability to explore what they were feeling in a safe way—or express themselves in a way that felt authentic to them. For those parents, the journey to understanding and affirming their child is a journey and it usually doesn’t come overnight. Over time, through their own education, self-reflection and growth, these same parents shifted to an affirming lens and started to celebrate their child for who they are. In between is where it can get messy and, oftentimes, the child is the one who feels the weight of it. Unfortunately, that emotional load can have lifelong repercussions—both for the child and for the parent-child relationship. In the first part of this episode, you’re going to hear from Brave Mom, Shawna. Shawna is letting us in on some of the struggles that she and her son have gone through after he came out six years ago and how to be an ally and an advocate for your trans child. So, I Have A Question: This interview with Shawna will probably bring up a lot of questions for you around how to become an ally to your trans kid. That’s why I’ve solicited the help of Jenn Burleton. Jenn is considered an authority and nationally recognized leader on issues relating to transgender and gender diverse children and youth. In addition to her role as founder and program director of TransActive Gender Project at Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, Jenn has served on Oregon Health & Science University’s Transgender Program Advisory Committee, and the LGBTQ Child Welfare Workgroup for Multnomah County. She was awarded the 2014 Multnomah County “Sy Award” for a lifetime commitment to social justice. On top of all of this – she’s one of the few remaining elders of the trans community and an absolute delight. I fully intend on making her one of my new best friends, and a regular here at Camp. Check out the full episode to hear about: Shawna’s experience navigating her relationship with her son throughout his gender journey How Shawna has showed up for her son by advocating for him publicly with family members and at his school Why advocating for our transgender chilrden can sometimes feel like we’re constantly explaining to people Jenn explains why there is no one-size-fits-all playbook for families with transgender kids How to avoid damaging your relationship with your kiddo who’s come out as trans Find out more about Jenn Burleton: TransActive Gender Project Find out more about Mackenzie Dunham: wildheartsociety.org Wild Heart Society on Facebook Wild Heart Society on Instagram

Parenting a gender-expansive kid means that you and your kid are going to face a lot of people who do not understand gender and a lot of people who have a lot of opinions about how you should raise your child—and that can sometimes include your family members. Advocating for your child within your family is a common experience for parents of a transgender kiddo. Some parents have no trouble pushing back against their parents, or siblings or grandparents. But many parents wonder how to go about supporting their kid without rocking the boat with the rest of their extended family. Some parents have spent their entire lives playing by the rules set for them by family. To have a child that breaks those rules, and forces them to reckon with the armor they have been carrying around with themselves for whatever reason, can be incredibly disorienting. In the first part of this episode, you’re going to hear Carmen’s story. She is the mother of three kids and two dogs. She’s known a different path of parenting than most of us. Of her three kids, one is medically fragile, two are neurodiverse, one is transgender, and the other is now a tween girl. Carmen’s been wading through the tall grass of parenting for quite some time, and through it has really come to know herself, and what she stands for very well. She and her spouse have worked hard to create a home where they can and do talk about hard things and lean into difficult conversations regularly. So, I Have A Question: This interview with Carmen will probably bring up a lot of questions for you around how to advocate for your transgender kiddo within your family circle. That’s why I’ve solicited the help of Jenn Burleton. Jenn is considered an authority and nationally recognized leader on issues relating to transgender and gender diverse children and youth. In addition to her role as founder and program director of TransActive Gender Project at Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, Jenn has served on Oregon Health & Science University’s Transgender Program Advisory Committee, and the LGBTQ Child Welfare Workgroup for Multnomah County. She was awarded the 2014 Multnomah County “Sy Award” for a lifetime commitment to social justice. On top of all of this - she’s one of the few remaining elders of the trans community and an absolute delight. I fully intend on making her one of my new best friends, and a regular here at Camp. Check out the full episode to hear about: How to advocate for your transgender child within your family The value of having hard conversations consistently—and confronting harmful conversations and mindsets around transness The incredible importance of connecting with other parents going through what you’re going through—no matter what stage you’re at with adapting to your child’s gender experience Find out more about Jenn Burleton: TransActive Gender Project Find out more about Mackenzie Dunham: wildheartsociety.org Wild Heart Society on Facebook Wild Heart Society on Instagram Additional resources: Brene Brown’s Braving the Wilderness genderspectrum.com

Welcome to “The Elements of Being” podcast, where I dissect and explore the minds and habits of psychologists, filmmakers, writers, and industry icons. Essentially, we learn what makes them flip the switch to achieve great feats, goals, and milestones…and a chance to geek out over the psychology behind human behavior.I'd like to introduce today's guest, Donald Altman. He is a psychotherapist, international mindfulness expert, and award-winning author of over 15 books translated worldwide. In addition to being a featured expert in The Mindfulness Movie, Donald is profiled in the Living Spiritual Teachers Project and writes the Practical Mindfulness blog on the Psychology Today website.Donald's best-selling book The Mindfulness Toolbox was the winner of two national publishing IPBA Ben Franklin awards as best book in both the Psychology and Body-Mind-Spirit categories. Two other books, Clearing Emotional Clutter and The Mindfulness Code, were both chosen as “One of the Best Spiritual Books of the Year” by Spirituality & Practice. Another of Donald's books, Living Kindness, has been used as a meditation guide for staff and delegates at the United Nations.For several years, Donald served on the faculty of both Portland State University and Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling. He is also Past Vice-President for The Center for Mindful Eating--an international non-profit organization dedicated to sharing concepts about mindful eating. With a passion for bringing ancient, timeless values and practices into modern life, Donald has taught thousands of health care and business professionals how to apply mindfulness for self-growth in relationships and in the workplace. He worked for several years as a senior mental health therapist at an eating disorder and general psychiatric clinic before founding his own clinic.Specifically, we discuss:-The key practices of basic mindfulness and how to practice it under the constant pressure and force of negative energy-How to become more compassionate with yourself and lessen self-judgment -The beauty of impermanence-The most common obstacles when opening the mind to a new awareness of the self and the world around us-The role of conscious intention in our day-to-day lives-The value of gravity-free awareness and how it differs from the chaotic floating of random thoughts-The “Power of Pause” and how to integrate it into a sacred space in your home***To learn more about Donald Altman or to subscribe to the Mindful Living Newsletter, visit www.mindfulpractices.com. You may also visit Donald's facebook page, facebook.com/MndfulPractices (no "i" in Mndfulpractices).***Interested in sponsoring the podcast or being a guest? Please visit https://www.theelementsofbeing.com/psychology-podcast-contact-us.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/Itunes? It takes less than 60 seconds and other listeners and guests definitely appreciate them!

Where does mental health - or stress - come from? Is it an individual and intrapsychic issue, or does it come from the social reality of our contextual identity and sociopolitical realities? For this conversation, Jessica is joined by Lana Kim, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling.

Imagine a winter’s day alone in the mountain’s, the silence runs deep, the wind chills your bones, yet you feel the warmth of joy from this solitary moment. Award-winning poet and author Karen Auvinen has spent decades living alone at 8500 feet, and shares her experiences in her new memoir, Rough Beauty: 40 Seasons of Mountain Living. Karen is a mountain woman, life-long westerner, and accomplished writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Lithub, Real Simple, and Westword, as well as numerous literary journals. Later, psychologist and former Buddhist monk Donald Altman returns to Conversations Live to share how love, kindness, and compassion help overcome fear and negativity. Hear his original interview on mindful living here. Donald is a psychotherapist, award-winning writer, former Buddhist monk, and teacher. He served as adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and is an adjunct faculty member of the Interpersonal Neurobiology program at Portland State University.

Psychotherapist, former Buddhist monk, and award-winning author Donald Altman joins Lama Surya Das for a conversation about what mindfulness and meditation practice have to offer us in the modern world. Donald Altman, M.A. LPC, has served as adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling. Donald also is an adjunct faculty member of the Interpersonal Neurobiology program at Portland State University.

Donald Altman, M.A. LPC, is a psychotherapist, award-winning writer, former Buddhist monk, and teacher. He served as adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, and is an adjunct faculty member of the Interpersonal Neurobiology program at Portland State UniversityA prolific writer whose career spans more than twenty-five years, Donald has authored several pioneering books on mindfulness, beginning with his 1998 Art of the Inner Meal. His book The Mindfulness Toolbox is the winner of two 2015 Ben Franklin National Gold Awards as the best book in two categories--Mind-Body-Spirit and Psychology. Another book, The Mindfulness Code, was named as "One of the Best Spiritual Books of 2010." He has also authored Living Kindness, Meal by Meal, The Joy Compass, and a personal guide to developing a mindfulness pratice, A Course in Mindfulness.Two new books include 101 Mindful Ways to Build Resilience (Jan. 2016) and Clearing Emotional Clutter March 2016).In addition to his books, Donald was a staff writer for an EMMY-Award winning children's television (The Magic Door, CBS Chicago), won an American Medical Writer's Association Award, co-created the first interactive comic strip on America Online, and has had articles appear in New Age Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and Independent Business Magazine, among others.He has served the professional community by serving on the Board of Directors and as Vice-President of The Center for Mindful Eating (TCME.Org). Currently, Donald is an advisory board member for TCME. Donald works extensively with mindful meditation in his own life, as well as offering these tools to others through his books and classes. He teaches mindfulness and spiritual values around the country. He is dedicated to bringing these ancient practices in tune with modern living and to invite wellness into our stress-filled lives. Donald is also a member of the Burma Buddhist Association. An avid motorcyclist, he enjoys riding his motorcycle along the beautiful Oregon coast.