Podcasts about family outreach

In this episode we chat with Jackie Mohler, Executive Director of Family Outreach. Jackie discusses her legislative work on behalf of Montanans living with disabilities, and the ways in which engagement can -- and should -- continue after the session ends. Guest Bio: Jackie Mohler is Executive Director for Family Outreach Inc., a Montana-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports people with developmental disabilities and their families. She has earned a Master of Education degree from MSU Billings, specializing in Special Education with Advanced Studies in Applied Behavior Analysis. Jackie is a mother of two children diagnosed with learning disabilities who have greatly benefitted from developmental support services and these issues are very close to her heart. She brings over 25 years of experience working in the human services field in both direct support and management roles. As president of the Montana Association for Behavior Analysis in 2017, Jackie worked with colleagues and lawmakers to develop legislation creating a framework for behavior analyst licensure in the state of Montana. Jackie is a Licensed Behavior Analyst and serves as Vice Chair for the Montana Board of Psychologists. In 2020, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities selected her as an Emerging Leader, recognizing her commitment to civil rights and social justice. She continues to provide professional guidance to lawmakers concerning developmental disability services, interventions, and treatments.Organizations/resources mentioned in this episode: Family Outreach: https://familyoutreach.org/Behavioral Health System for Future Generations: https://dphhs.mt.gov/FutureGenerations/IndexBehavior Analyst Licensure Information (MT Department of Labor and Industry): https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/psychologists/license-information/behavior-analystMontana Association of Community Disability Services: https://mtacds.com/Connect with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Website Facebook Instagram For statewide resources to support Montana families in the 0-3 years of parenting, please visit LIFTS ( Linking Infants and Families to Supports) athttps://hmhb-lifts.org/

Most people associate the library with silence.  But what if we associated it with play?   In this episode, I'm talking with Tammie Benham, Youth Services Consultant for the Southeast Kansas Library System. Tammie believes that where libraries, children, and families intersect, magic is possible.  And she's set out to make that magic through a family engagement program focused on using play to teach, encourage, and support families in the communities she serves. Find Show Notes: https://notjustcute.com/podcast/episode71

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of Limitless Women, Laura Gisborne.Laura Gisborne is not just an ordinary woman; she does extraordinary things. As the founder of Limitless Women, she explained that the organization is more than just a business. It's a vehicle for creating a positive impact in families and communities. Since its inception in 2015, Limitless Women has raised over $700,000 for charity through business training, fundraisers, and education-based platforms.Laura's journey to founding Limitless Women is an inspiring one. Over the last 35 years, she has founded nine different companies and has been a leading voice in philanthropy since 2009. She saw the invitations to speak and lead as an opportunity to make a difference, not only for the women they educate but also those lacking access to resources.When asked about gender observations and how to level the playing field, Laura discussed the power of positioning versus posturing. She noted that men and women often postulate to prove themselves, but it's more effective to be positioned with who you are and your valid voice. She also emphasized the importance of men giving women their voice and showing respect.Key Points from the Episode:Mission and purpose of Limitless WomenProviding business training, fundraisers, and education-based platformsRaising over $700,000 for charity since 2015Laura's journey and background in entrepreneurship and philanthropyThe power of service and giving backGender observations and equalizing the playing fieldBook recommendations for personal growth and entrepreneurshipEngaging with the audience through free gifts, live events, and business training fundraisersAbout Laura Gisborne:Laura Gisborne is a highly accomplished business expert with an impressive 25-year track record. She began her entrepreneurial journey at 23 and has since owned nine businesses, including a multi-million-dollar wine and real estate empire. Laura is renowned internationally for her expertise and serves as a business growth strategist for leaders in the private and non-profit sectors.One of her notable achievements is the innovative business model of her company, Limitless Women, which demonstrates that companies can be both profitable and purpose-driven. Through the Limitless Women community, Laura has overseen raising over $700,000 for charitable causes, impacting thousands of women and children across five continents.Laura's commitment to social causes extends beyond her business ventures. She has served as a Guardian Ad Litem for foster children through CASA, held the role of Parent Education Coordinator for Family Outreach, and served on the boards of organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and The New Peaks Foundation. Laura is also an author, with books like "Stop the Spinning – Move from Surviving to Thriving" and "Limitless Women" to her credit. Her expertise has been featured on CBS, ABC, and the national hit show, "The List." Laura Gisborne's career embodies a remarkable blend of entrepreneurship and philanthropy.About Limitless Women:Limitless Women is an empowering community that unites extraordinary women business leaders. Its core mission centers on fostering the growth of profitable businesses, enabling women to make meaningful contributions to themselves, their families, their communities, and the broader world.This dynamic community is a platform for women entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and share their expertise. It provides invaluable resources, support, and...

Don't you love when simply trying to solve a basic life problem leads to an epiphany?? For Laura Gisborne, she needed to figure out how to create a way for her to balance being a mom while working in their family-owned and operated restaurant. Now, Laura is a highly successful business expert with over 25 years experience in growing and scaling her companies. From structuring and selling small boutique businesses to owning a multi-million dollar wine and real estate empire, Laura has owned nine businesses, her first when she was only 23 years old. Laura is an Internationally recognized speaker and serves as a business growth strategist for leaders in both the private and non-profit sectors. The innovative business model of her company, Limitless Women, exemplifies that companies can be both profitable and purposeful. To date the Limitless Women community has raised over $600,000 for charities. Through their initiatives, thousands of women and children are receiving regular contributions in multiple countries across 5 continents. Laura has served as a Guardian Ad Litem for foster children through CASA, Parent Education Coordinator for Family Outreach, Board Member for Habitat for Humanity, The New Peaks Foundation, and is on the Business Engagement Team of the Pachamama Alliance. She is the author of the books, “Stop the Spinning – Move from Surviving to Thriving” and “Limitless Women” and has been featured as a guest expert on both CBS and ABC, as well as on the national hit show, “The List.”

Julie Meloan, Family Outreach Community Center and volunteers Megan Schaley, and Marlie Lord talk about the programs available through the center.

Erika has been a proud educator for over twenty years, serving in a variety of roles. She currently serves the Assistant Superintendent for the Ashland School District in beautiful Southern Oregon. She grew up in Portland, OR, graduating from the University of Oregon with a Master's in Education in 2001. She dove head first into her career as a special education teacher at the middle school level. In this work, she endeavored to provide each student with the individualized supports needed to reach their limitless potential. This continued to inspire her when her family relocated to Southern Oregon, and she became a special education teacher on special assignment serving K-12 students.  She earned her administrative credential in 2012 at Southern Oregon University, and transitioned to an administrative role at award winning Ashland High School as assistant principal and then principal. She had the great privilege of teaching and learning alongside a tremendous group of educators for seven joy-filled years. Following a desire to work with our youngest students, she moved to the elementary level as principal in a neighboring district, before being called to have a broader impact at the district office level, overseeing special education, counseling and behavioral health, social emotional learning, and elementary programs. Supporting all students through individualized supports continues to fuel her today, serving as both her why and her passion.  Erika is the co-author of Connecting Through Conversation: A Playbook for Talking with Students and has developed and led workshops and professional development activities addressing a multitude of topics in education, communication, and leadership. These include School Improvement Science; Universal Design for Learning; Special Education; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Orientation and Training for Administrators; Leadership; Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment; Family Outreach and Engagement, and of course- how to connect through conversation in schools.  Erika lives in Southern Oregon with her extremely supportive husband, two remarkable teenage children, and a very mischievous cat. She feels especially fortunate to live in the community she serves. In this episode, we discuss:  Erika's educational journey and what led her to co-author a book, The importance of connection in our schools and the need to include all adults who talk with kids in the development Erika shares insights into her passion for serving educators to better serve children.  Connect with Erika:⁠ Erika on Twitter Erika on IG Erika on Facebook Erika's email  Connecting Through Conversations: A Playbook for Talking with Students Connect with Sarah Johnson: Sarah's Website Sarah on Twitter Sarah on IG Sarah on LinkedIn Sarah on Facebook In AWE Podcast Subscribe to Sarah's Podcast Need a high-energy, authentic presenter for your organization? Contact Sarah Johnson for presentations on Going Beyond Balance, Leadership Foundations, Affirming Purpose, and many more. Review the PodcastThe ranking of this show is 100% tied to subscriptions and reviews. You can help amplify more women and reach more who need their messages by subscribing to the show and leaving an honest rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inawepodcast/message

Our Home Base Staff Pick this week is "The Service of Sesame Street – Featuring Rocio Galarza." You'll first hear from Home Base's Family Outreach Coordinator, military spouse and military daughter Betsy Hart. Betsy was in this original episode in April 2021, and talked about the time when her kids were really little, how Sesame Workshop for Military Families was a saving grace for them and for the whole family during all their deployments and transitions. Rocio Galarza is Vice President of US Social Impact at Sesame Workshop, and she and Dr. Ron talk about Sesame's partnerships with the military community, DoD, and content experts, and how they create the energy behind those beloved "service-monsters" and their own military families. Thank you, Betsy Hart, and to your whole family for the service you've provided for many years and that continue to provide for the patients and families at Home Base. Thank you to Rocio Galarza our guest and Brit Edwards, at Sesame Steet for Military Families.Many thanks to Chuck Clough - editing and interviewing for Home Base Staff Picks, Justin Scheinert - photos and socials, Army Veteran Kelly Field – Communications, Steve Monaco Marketing, and Phebe Garver, coordination and consultation. We will connect back in 2 weeks for more Home Base Staff Picks, remember this is Military Appreciation Month, thank you all who have served and all the families who serve with you. We are back with new conversations and stories in April, so please subscribe or follow, tell a friend about us. For more about the military family programs and team, and all things Home Base please go to www.homebase.org_____If you are your loved one is experiencing any emotional, mental health struggles, you are not alone and please contact Home Base at (617) 724-5202, or visit www.homebase.org.Theme music for Home Base Nation: "Rolling the tree" by The Butler FrogsFollow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Phebe Garver, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor and corresponded (Home Base Staff Picks): Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythTo Donate to Home Base where every dollar goes to the care of veterans and military families that is cost to them, go to: www.homebase.org/donate.Home Base Nation is the official podcast of Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families, a partnership of the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Red Sox Foundation. To learn more and connect with us at Home Base Nation: www.homebase.org/podcastThe views expressed by guests to the Home Base Nation podcast are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation or any of its officials. 

IN THE NEWS Our hosts discuss the dilemma caused by the Navy deputizing doctors to enforce drug rules - even for those seeking mental health assistance. THIS WEEK'S GUEST American Legion member Bobby McDonald visits to talk about his passion for military history, his work with the Buffalo Soldiers re-enactors and the upcoming Quasquicentennial of the Buffalo Soldiers Iron Riders. RAPID FIRE Bean bags, pod chairs and iPads for Air Force new recruit training Back Packs for Hope Special Guest: Bobby McDonald.

On today's podcast, we talk with Sherriff Dan Springer and Erin Clements, MSW from the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office about the Youth and Family Outreach Program and how this program is working to improve health and access to care in Gallatin Valley.We want your feedback! Please take a minute to complete a brief, eight question survey about All Things Health. We want to hear from you!https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/52d08faeb14b4930afbb80d0de22efeb 

Be inspired as Heather Lamb and Jackie Senerchia share strategies for building relationships (and enrollment!) by offering family outreach. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.   Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks SEL Resources and Downloads E80 SEL: The New Literacy with Martha Bongiorno (June 2020) Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists lambh@castleberryisd.net senerchian@castleberryisd.net  Social Media  @heatherlamb08 @jackiesenerchia Castleberry ISD Libraries Parent Outreach Resources

In this episode, Steve speaks with Mark and Danielle Robinson about Hero Family Outreach and their work to reduce suicides among military and first responder veterans.   For more about Hero Family Outreach https://www.herofamilyoutreach.com/ Or email: herofamilyoutreach@gmail.com     For more about host Steve Carr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenpcarr/ https://pelotonwealth.com/   Featured music by Ruben Soto. For more information on Ruben, check out his website at https://rubensotones.com/   Podcast produced by Luke Carr.

Cannabis For Children was founded by Alissa Lee, seizure patient, and parent of an adult son with mild cerebral palsy and autism. According to their website: "The Cannabis For Children organization is driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the world a better place for all by improving communication about medical cannabis use. Our dedication to advocacy is inspired by compassionate stories and high quality of life. We strive to build productive relationships and make a positive impact in all of our outreach pursuits. Cannabis For Children wants to help you open up the barriers in the awkward subject of cannabis communication and work to improve the lives of others. With their organization's mission always in mind, they strive to find new strategies for dealing with this challenge of cannabis treatment. Family Outreach is something that we take very seriously, and their team is working each and every day to make a positive impact."

In Queensland, Australia is where this episode of The Mountain Mysteries takes us. The Land Down Under is magical, beautiful and sacred. With a culture that is as unique and diverse as it is beautiful. It can also be extremely dangerous and unforgiving. To the Aboriginal people of Queensland Australia, Kalkajaka, is a sacred battlefield of both spirits and warring clan groups. To tourists, Kalkajaka is Black Mountain — an eerie and striking landform along the Trevathan Range that many feel compelled to stop at on their drive from Mareeba to Cooktown. But this Mountain, has it's own secrets, and it may kill to keep them. Known as the Bermuda Triangle of North Queensland, we see if there is anything to Kalkajaka, and hear about the stories of those who've died, or never been seen or heard from again. Visit Us Become a Patron! The Mountain Mystery Artwork, Social Media, Family Outreach, and Voice Over in some episodes and the opening and closing is performed by Ali (Cody) Slone Wilson. Website maintenance, orders of merchandise, technical support research and writing are performed by Aro Wilson. Hosted, Produced and co-written by Christopher Shelby Slone. This episode is also dedicated to Madison Blankenship, stay mysterious Maddy. The Mountain Mysteries are dedicated to the enduring memory of April Renee Pennington. We love and miss you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chris-slone1/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chris-slone1/support

VTV President Joe Samaha discusses how the families and survivors of the 2007 mass shooting on the Virginia Tech campus have forged new purpose in the tragedy. Joe shares how the 32NCSI National Campus Safety Initiative provides a self-assessment for schools to identify gaps in safety protocols and policy. ABOUT ZERONOW ZeroNow was formed to drive innovation, best practices, and policy to make our campuses safer. Desensitized is the video series where students interview safety leaders on solutions for safer campuses. As stakeholders in school safety, let's keep conversation going so we don't become desensitized to safety issues

Welcome to a new monthly podcast series from Spokane Public Schools, where we'll spotlight some of our amazing community partners.You might know about some of them already, and there might be others you've never heard of. We want everyone in Spokane and beyond to know about the great work these local organizations are doing in our schools and in the community. And not only will you hear from folks within these organizations, but you'll also hear from the people who use and rely on these organizations day in and day out. Whether it's for food, clothing and other essentials, or to help them get into college, or through after school programs that help keep their kids out of trouble. We're so happy that this series' first episode is about the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Outreach Center in East Central Spokane. The center has been around for over 40 years and has left an indelible legacy as a regionally recognized community social service center providing comprehensive education, social services and cultural enrichment programs for children and families.I spoke with one family in particular who says they consider the MLK Center a home away from home, and that the impact the Center has made in their lives is immeasurable.If you'd like to learn more about the MLK Family Outreach Center, you can go to their website mlkspokane.org.Find more episodes of this series at spokaneschools.org/listen.

HEADS UP: this episode is a different type of interview. I was happy to meet with Nancy Winmill and learn what Simply Hope Family Outreach is and what the Outreach has to offer. I have known Nancy for around 15 years and I have a great amount of love for her and her family. Tune into the episode to learn about Simply Hope, and possibly find a new home for your troubles. Simply Hope Website: www.simplyhopedotblog.wordpress.com/ Simply Hope Facebook: www.facebook.com/simplyhope.230/ Simply Hope New Location: https://goo.gl/maps/5EQytdS9y5uebAJY8 Simply Hope Phone Number to Call or Text: (208) 269-2075 "Everybody is important, and everybody has a place. So come find it with us." -Nancy W.

This week we’re in conversation with Mona Candea, Children’s Ministry Coordinator at Grace UMC in Olathe, Kansas. Mona walks us through the challenging world of COVID-era family ministry. She and her team have evolved the way that they do ministry over the last year, and Mona has a lot of great ideas to share with churches that are struggling with where to start. Through use of new digital media and innovative outreach, there’s a little something for every church to learn. Orange: Updated every Sunday morning with age specific bible story videos Illustrated Faith: Sign up for the password-protected archives of children’s bulletins, family devotionals, coloring pages and more. Deeper KidMin: Think teachers-pay-teachers but for children’s ministry-by-children’s ministry leaders Canva: A resource to easily create beautiful graphics Cokesbury: The publishing company posts a Sunday School video weekly on its Facebook page. Sparkhouse: Hosts Thursday Facebook live trainings that are quick and helpful Facebook Groups: Children’s Pastors and Children’s Ministry Group Illustrated Ministry Community Mastering Ministry Workshop Ministry Boost

B.M.C.K. is the program founded by Mr. Bob Mitchell 8th Degree Black Belt, because "It's easier to train a child, than it is to fix an adult" United Martial Artists for Christ, United We Stand. We are a Christ centered, Christian karate, Bible based Ministry. A Youth and Family Outreach, serving the community and other martial artists with a variety of karate, martial art styles. http://unitedmartialartistsforchrist.org/ IJN Ministries presents "The Issues of Life Podcast with host Deron "Malibu" McBee. We will be discussing the ISSUES OF LIFE, CURRENT AFFAIRS, and dealing with ADDICTION and RECOVERY from a decidedly CHRISTIAN WORLD VIEW. The Issues of Life Podcast with Deron "Malibu" McBee is brought to you by our amazing sponsor Covenant Hills - A Pacific Treatment Center 32236 Paseo Adelanto ste G, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675- www.covenanthillstreatment.com 949-501-1242

Does your family need a timeout to find ‘normal’ again? Are the current COVID restrictions adding more stress to your family? Is the family tension escalating? Join our guest, Laurie Klith, Executive Director of The Center for Family Outreach, as she talks about services The Center provides to help youth and families. The Center’s employees, therapists and case managers specialize in treating family conflict, substance abuse, mental health issues and defiance. In a time where our world is forcing families to be in close quarters with one another, Laurie provides valuable online resources, such as individual, family and group therapy. Living the motto: Relationships Change Behavior, The Center has been responsible for changing the lives of countless youth in Larimer County over the last 20 years. For more about The Center and how they can help, call 970-495-0084 or visit: www.tcffo.org

Hanna Cashen with Family Building Blocks works in the North Santiam Valley on Community and Family Outreach to connect parents with supportive resources to overcome adversity stressful life events to ensure young children have a healthy environment, deep bonds to their parents and a great start in life.

COMING JANUARY 2020! === Welcome to Leader Draw Near, a weekly podcast devotional for your pursuit of God. I’m Colonel Larry Simpson, US Air Force, retired. My wife, Bobbie, and I are the field staff reps for OCF Puget Sound and Family Outreach, and I’m author of the book, “Leader, Draw Near.” Each weekly podcast devotional is fashioned to prompt reflection on a specific topic. Listeners are encouraged to search out each Scripture reference and to lean into God for more light as He meets you where you are. Each episode ends with a few Points to Ponder, which are perfect for personal reflection, or for use with a mentor or in a small group setting. Every 4 to 5 weeks, you’re encouraged to work through the questions on our monthly reflection sheet, which you can download from the OCF website by pointing your browser to ocfusa.org/LDNpodcast. The reflection sheets are designed to help you gauge your habit of integrating faith and profession, and they will also help get you into the habit of keeping a written record of those times when the Holy Spirit speaks to you. I encourage you to engage each topic throughout the week and to list personal reflections and applications as God touches your heart. Over the next 53 weeks, you’ll hear a variety of speakers from many different ranks, branches of service, and walks of life. Many of the devotions were crafted from weekly devotional interaction with active duty military officers and NCOs. Some of the comments and Points to Ponder reflect the hearts and daily efforts of military leaders (both officers and enlisted) who strive to live out their faith in the military and in all they do. My hope and prayer is that these devotionals will help you enter into a time of self reflection, encouragement, and spiritual transformation as you draw near to God. May He grant that these devotional thoughts fill you with the love and mind of Christ in your pursuit of God.

When you're down and out from an unlucky start, you might doubt that you have anything to give. But Laura Gisborne is proof that no matter what you experience in your childhood, you can be led back to the truth of your wholeness and become a leader who inspires tremendous giving in the world. Born to a teenage mother, and losing her father just days after her birth, Laura grew up in adverse conditions that included violence. By grace she was gifted a book by Louise Hays that changed the course of her destiny, and she went on to thrive, founding nine businesses…her first at just 23. Today, thousands of women and children are receiving regular contributions in multiple countries across 5 continents through Laura's initiatives that teach companies to be both profitable and purposeful. Watch this interview with Laura to be intensely inspired about how you can transform your challenges into ways to be in service to others. More About Laura Gisborne Laura Gisborne is a highly successful business expert with over 20 years experience. From structuring and selling small boutique businesses to owning a multi-million dollar wine and real estate empire, Laura has owned nine businesses, her first when she was only 23 years old. Laura is an Internationally recognized speaker and serves as a business consultant for business leaders and entrepreneurs in a wide range of industries. The innovative business model of her company, Legacy Leaders Global, exemplifies that companies can be both profitable and purposeful. Through her initiatives, thousands of women and children are receiving regular contributions in multiple countries across 5 continents. She has served as a Guardian Ad Litem for foster children through CASA, Parent Education Coordinator for Family Outreach, Board Member for Habitat for Humanity and Sedona School District, and is on the Business Engagement Team of the Pachamama Alliance. She is the author of the books, “Stop the Spinning – Move from Surviving to Thriving” and “Limitless Women” and has been featured as a guest expert on both CBS and ABC, as well as on the national hit show, “The List.” Connect with Laura: Web http://www.lauragisborne.com Web http://www.limitlesswomen.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauragisborne Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lauragisborne Twitter https://twitter.com/LauraGisborne Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laura_gisborne/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR – KERRI HUMMINGBIRD SAMI I love mentoring women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. If you don't want to settle for anything less than a life of passion and purpose, book a Discovery Call and let's talk! Schedule today! http://bit.ly/2CpFHFZ FREE GIFT: The Love Mastery Game, an oracle for revealing your soul's curriculum in every day challenges. http://www.kerrihummingbird.com/play Do you lack the confidence to trust yourself and go for what you want? When you take actions towards your dreams, does self-doubt infect your certainty? Do you find yourself distracting and numbing while also feeling something is missing inside? Do you feel disrespected and like your wisdom is being dismissed? Do you have a hard time asking for what you need? You may benefit from healing the Mother Wound and reconnecting with the Divine Mother for love. Find out more at www.motherwoundbook.com You may be a member of The Second Wave, here to uplift human consciousness from the inside out by healing patterns of suffering that run through your ancestry. Find out about “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” and receive a guided meditation at www.thesecondwave.media READ an Excerpt from the Award-Winning memoir, Awakening To Me.

This week, we have an interview with Will Hall. Will is a mental health advocate, counsellor, writer, and teacher. Will advocates the recovery approach to mental illness and is recognised internationally as an innovator in the treatment and social response to psychosis. In 2001, he co-founded the Freedom Center and from 2004-2009 was a co-coordinator for The Icarus Project. He has consulted for Mental Disability Rights International, the Family Outreach and Response Program,  and the Office on Violence Against Women, and in 2012 presented to the American Psychiatric Association‘s Institute on Psychiatric Services. As an author, Will has written extensively on mental health, social justice, and environmental issues, he is well known for the excellent Harm Reduction Guide to Coming Off Psychiatric Medications which is one of the first places that listeners should look to for help and support when considering taking or withdrawing from psychiatric medications.  Will’s latest book is Outside Mental Health: Voices and Visions of Madness, released in 2016 it presents interviews with more than 60 psychiatric patients, scientists, journalists, doctors, activists, and artists to create a vital new conversation about empowering the human spirit. Outside Mental Health invites us to rethink what we know about bipolar, psychosis, schizophrenia, depression, medications, and mental illness in society. Will also hosts Madness Radio which broadcasts on FM and is also available as a podcast. For listeners, I recommend that you listen in and subscribe to the Madness radio podcast, particularly as the Harm reduction guide to coming off psychiatric medications can be heard in full here. In this episode, we discuss: ▪How Will became involved with the psychiatric system while living in the San Francisco Bay area ▪His experiences of being treated with a wide range of psychiatric drugs ▪How he came to meet with other psychiatric survivors and take control of his own recovery ▪The setting up of the Freedom Centre in Western Massachusetts ▪The creation of the ‘Harm reduction guide to coming off psychiatric drugs’ ▪How this led to Will’s work in counselling, training and education around psychiatric drugs ▪How Will approached collaborating with a wide range of contributors to develop the Harm reduction guide ▪That Will wanted to adopt a careful, non judgemental approach to his work to support people with their medications ▪How Will feels he reached more people because they knew that they weren’t going to be judged ▪That the research and evidence does not support the idea that psychiatric drugs are treating some brain disease or correcting an underlying brain chemical imbalance ▪The fear that exists around these kind of mental health difficulties ▪The dangers of psychiatric drugs ▪That people with lived experience of psychiatric medications need to share their experiences, particularly where withdrawal is concerned ▪That sometimes passivity can contribute to reliance on medications but people need to take their health into their own hands ▪That we should really be looking to a community based approach to supporting people with emotional distress or trauma ▪That we need to create healthy communities that support each other ▪That if people are considering stopping their psychiatric drugs they should make use of the Harm reduction guide because there is no single answer ▪That people should also make sure that they have a support network in place because stopping the drugs can become an isolating experience ▪That drug withdrawal is a life change process not just a chemical change in your brain ▪That psychiatry can make not claim to have answered the mind/body question ▪That fear is a big factor when considering not relying on medication ▪That where withdrawal is concerned, time tends to be on your side if you can get through the discomfort and difficulty   To listen on Mad in America: https://goo.gl/tyyLmt Podcast show notes: https://goo.gl/18cg4L To get in touch with us email: podcasts@madinamerica.com  

Now more than ever, entrepreneurs and business leaders are recognizing the need to give back to their communities.  Founder of Legacy Leaders Global, Laura Gisborne, takes it to whole new level, as she and her team partners with their clients in the giving back process - to the extent that after 3 years, 100% of their consulting fee is given straight to charitable initiatives!  How does she do it and remain highly profitable, able to expand her reach around the world?   In this interview, Laura outlines her business model and cycle of giving philosophy, which now provides regular contributions to thousands of women and children in multiple countries across 5 continents.   Laura shares from her 20+ years of business experience the importance of systems, and why, in order for a business to make an enduring contribution, it needs to be owner independent.   She goes on to share why this is the most exciting time in history to be a women entrepreneur, and encourages listeners to start small and build from where you are, using a heartwarming story of women in Africa who are turning their $150 micro-loans into thriving businesses.   In addition, having built 9 businesses and selling 6 of them, Laura sheds light on the best way to set up your business for sale from the beginning, as well as the right time and reason to sell your business if you choose to do so. As a speaker, Laura also explains how she is able to provide free training seminars and turn a normally uncomfortable marketing ploy into a generous giving experience that people love to participate in.   Whether you are a new entrepreneur or mature business leader, Laura's interview is one that you won't want to miss.   Key Takeaways 1) Don't wait until you're big - build giving into your model from the beginning.  Laura explains how. 2) Rather than try to be a thought leader, simply show up and do what you do best. 3) To build a business that makes an enduring contribution it needs to be owner independent.   4) Partner with your clients in the giving process. 5) Now is the best time in history to be a women entrepreneur. 6) None of us know what we're capable of until we're called to the mat. 7) Entrepreneurs in underdeveloped nations don't have a competitive viewpoint. They realize that communities don't thrive without collaboration. Free Resource Free e-book: Stop The Spinning - Move From Surviving To Thriving  Laura Gisborne Bio Laura Gisborne is a highly successful business expert with over 20 years experience. From structuring and selling small boutique businesses to owning a multi-million dollar wine and real estate empire, Laura has owned nine businesses, her first when she was only 23 years old. Laura is an internationally recognized speaker and serves as a business consultant for business leaders and entrepreneurs in a wide range of industries. The innovative business model of her company, Legacy Leaders Global, exemplifies that companies can be both profitable and purposeful. Through her initiatives, thousands of women and children are receiving regular contributions in multiple countries across 5 continents. She has served as a Guardian Ad Litem for foster children through CASA, Parent Education Coordinator for Family Outreach, Board Member for Habitat for Humanity, The New Peaks Foundation, and is on the Business Engagement Team of the Pachamama Alliance. She is the author of the books, “Stop the Spinning – Move from Surviving to Thriving” and “Limitless Women” and has been featured as a guest expert on both CBS and ABC, as well as on the national hit show, “The List.” Connect With Laura Online  www.LauraGisborne.com www.LimitlessWomen.com   

Laura Gisborne is a highly successful business expert with over 20 years experience. From structuring and selling small boutique businesses to owning a multi-million dollar wine and real estate empire, Laura has owned nine businesses, her first when she was only 23 years old. Laura is an Internationally recognized speaker and serves as a business consultant for business leaders and entrepreneurs in a wide range of industries. The innovative business model of her company, Legacy Leaders Global, exemplifies that companies can be both profitable and purposeful. Through her initiatives, thousands of women and children are receiving regular contributions in multiple countries across 5 continents. She has served as a Guardian Ad Litem for foster children through CASA, Parent Education Coordinator for Family Outreach, Board Member for Habitat for Humanity, Sedona School District, and Global Women’s Empowerment Fund.She is the author of the books, “Stop the Spinning – Move from Surviving to Thriving” and “Limitless Women” and has been featured as a guest expert on both CBS and ABC, as well as on the national hit show, “The List.” Learn more about her work at www.Lauragisborne.com

Billy Swann a pastor from Dublin Family Outreach shares the message of the need for Christ in Ireland.

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How can family members help a relative in extreme crisis — instead of worsening the situation? Is there a way out of treatment power struggles and arguments about “insight”? And what do families need to change about themselves? Psychiatric survivor Krista MacKinnon, formerly at Toronto’s Family Outreach and Response program and now Director of Families […]

  Today's Guests: Kevin & Sherry Harney   Though this podcast has been a great experience so far, I have to say that this episode is one of my favorites. Kevin and Sherry Harney were such a blessing to me as we discussed their book, "Organic Outreach for Families."** Their experience and the grace of God seem to have uniquely equipped them to write this book, to help the rest of us understand family outreach and the powerful impact it can have not only on the families around you, but also on your own family. In this episode we talked about... Kevin and Sherry's testimonies Their family life Reaching your own family Raising children of light in a dark world Turning your home into a lighthouse The practical issues surrounding family outreach   Links & Resources mentioned in this podcast: My Compass Weekend for Young Men WIN THE BOOK - "Beyond Ordinary"** by Justin and Trisha Davis! Kevin & Sherry's book - Organic Outreach for Families** Kevin's website - www.kevingharney.com Sherry's website - www.sherryharney.com Their son's video production website - www.joshharney.com The Compass Weekend for young men has undergone a date-change - June 20, 21, 22 of 2013, in Buena Vista, Colorado. I'm only allowing 8 young men at a time to be a part of this event, to keep the interaction genuine and relevant. If you are interested or want to pass the information along to someone you know, please check out the Compass page on the website. **  These resources are "affiliate" links NEXT EPISODE: March 20th, 2013 - Podcast 28 - Topic still to be determined... pray for me! The main music track used in the Christian Home and Family Podcast is entitled, "Midian" and is from Adam Rey's instrumental album Meat & Potatoes - Adam has generously given me permission to use his music, so please, support his generosity by checking out and purchasing his music at www.heyreyguitar.com - (no affiliate relationship, Adam's just my friend.) Also, the "resources" music track is from the www.musicrevoluation.com site. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRISTIAN HOME AND FAMILY PODCAST LEAVE FEEDBACK AND A REVIEW ON I-TUNES What are your thoughts about family outreach? Are there any things you've tried you'd like to share?

Psychiatric Survivor Krista MacKinnon talks about her experiences with extreme states and spirituality, and her current work as a family advocate with Toronto, Canada's Family Outreach and Response Program, an innovative way of helping families from beyond the limits of the medical approach.   [Read more...]