Podcasts about give an hour

For every single therapist, there are 350 people looking for that type of support. Dr. Trina and her team at Give An Hour realized that there will never be enough therapists to meet this need. And that the answer is us, their own Army of Normal Folks serving one another in peer support groups and as wellness ambassadors. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For every single therapist, there are 350 people looking for that type of support. Dr. Trina and her team at Give An Hour realized that there will never be enough therapists to meet this need. And that the answer is us, their own Army of Normal Folks serving one another in peer support groups and as wellness ambassadors. Support the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/premiumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever struggled to have a conversation about mental health in the workplace? It can be hard for both employees and leaders to know how to have these conversations. In this episode, Amanda Morin talks to her co-host Talli Dolge, who is joined by her colleague Dr. Trina Clayeux, the CEO of Give an Hour. Talli and Trina share the work they're doing with a Mental Health Pod Squad made up of representatives from multiple nonprofits to change these conversations by approaching them through the lens of hope. They dig into how stigma can play out at work and share details about the Hope Continuum Model and the Mental Health Pod Squad's Hope Continuum Model, a framework designed to empower employees and employers to move from talking about problems to focusing on solutions and giving people hope. The chat highlights how important it is to talk plainly about mental health and to take everyone's unique experiences into account so that everyone can understand and get help when they need it. Listen in to hear more about creating workplaces where everyone feels supported and optimistic. Takeaways Transformational thinking and a collaborative effort are needed to make significant changes in addressing mental health in the workplace. The Mental Health Pod Squad is a collaborative group of mental health nonprofits working together to create change and innovation. Leadership and innovation are crucial in the field of mental health to address the diverse needs of individuals and communities. The Hope Continuum Model aims to flatten stigma and empower individuals in their mental health journey, providing a framework for understanding and addressing mental health in the workplace. Shifting the conversation to hope can make discussions about mental health more empowering. Empowering individuals to define their needs and providing choices in support can lead to more effective conversations. Democratizing knowledge about mental health and avoiding stigmatizing language can create a more inclusive and supportive environment. The Hope Continuum Model can be implemented in organizations to create a more hopeful and supportive workplace culture. Related Resources: Give an Hour Stand Together

If you've been around in the medically complex world for a minute, you've surely heard others talk about therapy. But maybe you're still asking yourself, “have I been through enough to even need it?” Liz Spitzer, PhD and rare mom herself, is here to reassure everyone that we all deserve care, including therapy, no matter how much or how little we've endured comparatively. In Ep 138 of The Rare Life podcast, Liz breaks down the different types of therapy parents and caregivers of medically complex children can benefit from and also how to access those therapies, including acknowledging the many barriers and providing workarounds for those of us who want therapy, but don't know how to make it fit in our lives. If you've been curious about therapy but aren't sure where to start, this is the episode you need. Also, a big thanks to our sponsors for this episode: The Nettle Families in honor of The Steitz Family, who lost their son Logan during pregnancy to a rare genetic syndrome CDPX1 Links: Check out our affiliate BetterHelp for online licensed therapy. See Amanda Griffith Atkins Directory of therapists who have experience working with parents like us! Check out this list of Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) providers.  Here's a directory of EMDR therapists!  Check out the Postpartum Support International "Mental Health Support for Special Needs and Medically Fragile Parenting" group.  Check out Give An Hour's Rare Caregiver Peer support groups. You can also find therapists on PsychologyToday.com. Learn more about ACT therapy. Listen to Ep 25: EMDR therapy. Read Special by Melanie Dimmitt for her experience with therapy. Follow Liz on Instagram @parent.caregiver.therapy!—her Instagram account Follow us on Instagram @the_rare_life! Donate to the podcast or Contact me about sponsoring an episode. Fill out our contact form to get a reminder about upcoming discussion meetings and the Skype link to join! Access the transcript on the website here. And if you love this podcast, please leave us a rating or review in your favorite podcast app!

On the latest episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner welcomes Stephanie Szostak and Trina Clayeux to discuss mental health and well-being from different angles. Stephanie, an actress, shares her journey of struggling with mental health issues due to the pressure of her career, leading her to create a 'playbook' of emotional tools and practices. Trina, CEO of Give An Hour, a national mental health organization, discusses their work in destigmatizing mental health and exploring new ways of thinking about and engaging with mental health. They also discuss the potential of Stephanie's new book (Selfish: Step Into a Journey of Self-Discovery to Revive Confidence, Joy, and Meaning) and app as tools for mental health support. The team discuss their approach to providing mental health support, which involved listening to the communities they serve to understand their needs and then creating tools and resources tailored to those needs. Stephanie and Seth discuss the importance of personal reflection and identify her 'playbook' as a tool to help individuals navigate tough times in their personal and professional lives. Seth highlights the significance of awareness, skill-building, and maintenance in the context of behavior change. Stephanie shares her thoughts on how the book they've written can help people improve their emotional literacy, emphasizing the need for a regimen for mental health. Trina explains the importance of human connection in mental health and discusses the role of peer supporters and wellness ambassadors in their organization.For show notes and resources, visit www.edlogics.com/podcast.Thanks, Stephanie and Trina!About The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics - Health Literacy Platform.Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.☑️ Learn About EdLogicsWant to see how EdLogics' gamified platform can boost health literacy, drive engagement in health and wellness programs, and help people live happier, healthier lives? Visit EdLogics.com

Join our resident Business Ninja Kelsey, together with the CEO of Give An Hour, Dr. Trina Clayeux, as they talk about how to improve your mental health and emotional wellbeing. Many people who endure a traumatic event experience mental health problems for years. These problems can include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other issues. This is more common than you might think – recent estimates suggest that nearly 44 million Americans are affected by PTSD and anxiety disorders combined. Some people will go to therapy or take medication to deal with these issues. Give an Hour is a group of mental health professionals who provide free counseling to military veterans, first responders, and their families. Give An Hour provide no-cost counseling through a network of volunteer mental health professionals and empower community through collaborative programs, peer support and educational opportunities that benefit both clients and providers.Learn more about them and visit their website today at https://www.giveanhour.org/-----Do you want to be interviewed for your business? Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business:  https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writeforme/https://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!

IN THE NEWS Jeff and Ashley discuss the availability of new VA life insurance policies for disabled veterans that are scheduled to launch in January. THIS WEEK'S GUEST Dr. Trina Clayeux, the CEO of Give an Hour, a non-profit organization that provides free counseling to servicemembers, veterans and their loved ones, talks about the organization, some of the current projects they are working on, and some things everyone can do in support of emotional well-being. RAPID FIRE Legiontown: Fred Brock Post 828 assists families of local elementary schools Give blood this holiday season Special Guest: Dr. Trina Clayeux .

Join host, Eldra Jackson, as he sits down with Dr. Trina Clayeux, the extraordinary CEO of Give An Hour, a non-profit that provides population-based, no-cost access to mental health care for veterans, formerly incarcerated people, refugees, survivors of mass shootings, and many more. In this uplifting conversation, Trina discusses how she turned her personal story into a life's work driven by ethics and dedicated to meeting communities where they are and providing long-term support for healing. Tune in to enjoy this living example of how we can all come together to care for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

This episode is a little heavy, a little funny, and we talk about something we need to have more conversations about: mental health in small towns. This is a crossover episode with the amazing Franne and Becky from Shrink Rap the Podcast and they are so qualified, fun, and experienced in the specific area of mental health in small towns. They are here with us today to discuss barriers to rural mental health and decreasing stigmas surrounding getting help. About Franne & Becky Dr. Franne Sippel is a Licensed Psychologist and a post divorce mediator. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults for over 25 years, specializing in the LGBT-Q population. Franne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address issues such as stress/coping, behavioral concerns, divorce, anxiety, depression, grief, healthy relationships/boundaries, and personal growth. Becky Kuch is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health and a National Certified Counselor. She works primarily with ages 18 and older. She has over 20 years experience working with individuals and couples. She assists people with a wide range of issues, including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, relationships, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, personality disorders, and stress management. While she has a varied range of experience, she primarily practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Becky is a certified facilitator for Prepare Enrich (www.prepare-enrich.com.). She is also certified in Critical Incident Stress Management and Debriefing (www.icisf.org) and is a volunteer provider with the Give An Hour project (www.giveanhour.org). Together they host Shrink Rap the Podcast, a podcast that gives proper respect to various mental health issues, with a healthy dose of smart assery. In this episode, we cover: How being in a small town changes how we look at and treat mental health Why mental health should be preventative How small towns excel at some things but need help with others How we can help destigmatize mental health How we can help our friends and neighbors with mental health Links and Resources Mentioned: Shrink Rap the Podcast on Facebook: https://www.rolecall.pro/ Listen to Shrink Rap: https://linktr.ee/shrink_rap_thepodcast?fbclid=IwAR0Dtp8ogropkcVgPx1tod761t9XLnl6waRpBTLIH_6HqzpLlfgx60tAXUU The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713

We learn what is a Clothing Swap Party and how to host one. We also learn about different ways to take care of our mental health.

On this episode, Duane France talks about the stigma against seeking mental health services in the Military affiliated population, an interview with Kirsten Belaire, The Director of Behavioral Health at Mt. Carmel Veterans Services and the Resource of the week features the non-profit Give an Hour.

To kick off Mental Health Awareness month, we sit down with Dr. Randy Phelps, clinical psychologist and CEO of Give an Hour, the organization that runs the Campaign to Change Direction. Dr. Phelps talks about our emerging from the pandemic in terms of “coming out of the cave,” and says it’s perfectly normal if you’re not feeling the sense of relief that you might have expected. Explore how you can help us #ChangeDirection in the conversation about mental health from May 10-16 at https://bit.ly/May21WCD.

Rob Stewart joined Give an Hour in March 2014 as the Project Coordinator in the Detroit, Mich., area for the Wins for Warriors initiative. Rob retired from the military in 2009 as a Master Sergeant after having spent almost 12 years in the U.S. Army as an Indirect-fire Infantryman and his last 8 years on active duty with the Michigan Army National Guard as a Recruiter and as the Operations and Training Sergeant for a field artillery battalion. He served and trained overseas numerous times and completed one tour of duty in Iraq in 2005. Rob is a 2009 graduate of Columbia Southern University with an MBA in Project Management and a 2006 graduate of Columbia Southern University with a BA in Human Resources Management. He comes to Give An Hour after having spent 3 ½ years with the Detroit VA Medical Center as a Human Resources Specialist. Prior to working at the VA, he was the Simulations Program Manager for the Michigan Army National Guard as a civilian contractor. He currently lives in Linden, Mich., but whenever he has the chance… he enjoys photography and traveling with his wife. --- 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

In this awesome bonus episode, the boys do a quick road trip to attend a very worthy fundraiser put on by NorCal Raptor Runs in association with HELLATRAILS. The fundraiser was for the organization called Give An Hour, which helps provide needed free medical care for first responders, veterans and …

On this week's Picked Last in Gym Class Lacey is talking all things mental health and well-being with Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen, the President and Founder of organizations Give An Hour and The Campaign to Change Direction, and host of podcast Inner Space.Host: Lacey HendersonExecutive Producer: Adell Coleman & Jon Kolnoski & Lacey HandersonProducer: Jackie Garofano & Jon SilverAssociate Producer: Brandon TagoeTalent and Booking Team: A Lopez MediaDistributor: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

9/11 and her daughter’s outrage were the inspiration for Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen to pick up a copy of Nonprofits for Dummies and launch Give an Hour, her Craigslist-style nonprofit that links volunteer mental health service providers with those who need them. Join Dolph and Barbara as they discuss the background and lessons learned in the creation of Give an Hour, as well as newly formed The Campaign to Change Direction, Barbara’s recent project. *****Timestamped Highlights***** (2:27) Give an Hour because Barbara felt the 9/11 tragedy was enough (6:45) How Barbara used the Craigslist model to build her nonprofit (12:40) How Give an Hour functions as a 100% virtual nonprofit  (16:04) The transition into a virtual workplace (19:10) Culture is important! (20:33) A challenge with the virtual workplace model (22:10) From ED to CEO/Founder – how Barbara owned her leadership role (24:54) The Campaign to Change Direction, a collective impact initiative (26:31) Inner Space: Barbara’s podcast (29:02) And yes, Barbara practices what she preaches Links: Give an Hour: https://giveanhour.org/ Barbara’s podcast, Inner Space: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inner-space-with-dr-barbara-van-dahlen/id1450953411 Vault of Barbara’s Huffington Post contributions: https://www.huffpost.com/author/barbara-van-dahlen-phd The Campaign to Change Direction: www.changedirection.org Barbara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-van-dahlen-a298205/ 

On today’s show, we talk about the Week to Change Direction, a week of action and advocacy for organizations that want to make an impact o the way that we talk about mental health. To highlight this, today’s conversation is with the Founder and President of Give An Hour, Barbara Van Dahlen

Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D., named to TIME’s 2012 list of the 100 most influential people in the world, is the president and founder of Give an Hour.  She is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing in the Washington, D.C., area for over 20 years. Give an Hour has created a national network of mental health professionals who provide free services to U.S. troops, veterans, their loved ones, and their communities. Give an Hour also leads the Campaign to Change Direction, a global initiative focused on changing the culture of mental health, which launched in March 2015 with former First Lady Michelle Obama as its keynote speaker. Dr. Van Dahlen has received numerous awards, including the American Psychological Association’s Presidential Citation and has become a notable source and expert on the psychological impact of war and a thought leader in mobilizing civilian constituencies to create large system change. Dr. Van Dahlen contributes to the TIME and has been interviewed by major media outlets including, the AP, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Good Morning America, and several military media outlets, to name a few.  Visit www.giveanhour.org & www.campaigntochangedirection.org Make a donation to America Meditating Radio today. CLICK HERE.  Get the new Your Inner World – Guided Meditations by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating.

Beloved television producer, Monica Escobedo, survived the unthinkable. For the first time, she shares the details of the day she lost her brother, mother and father in a murder-suicide. Monica courageously shares her story of loss, love, intuition and why she chooses to honor her mentally ill brother in spite of his final act. Her strength, honesty and life perspective will leave you astounded and inspired. In Monica's honor, we are donating $2000 to Give An Hour.   In Today’s Episode: Monica’s premonition and trying to find her mom and dad (5:50) Monica learns that her mother has died (6:35) She is told she has lost her father and brother as well (12:05) Learning her brother had been going to target practice (15:37) Forgiving her brother and his final act (19:18) Wise Words: “If I could advise anyone, trying to counsel a friend going through something. It's say something, even though you don't know what to say, say, “Hey, I'm here for you.” (21:15) “Your life can change in an instant. It really makes me appreciate the moment a bit more. Even if it's a rough day, I try to think about what I'm thankful for.”  (39:08) “I am really self-disciplined. I think when there's no parents to kick your butt or encourage you, that you realize how self-motivated you have to be. But if you keep motivating yourself and putting one front in front of the other ... And maybe I could only do a baby step at first, but eventually, you can reach the top of the mountain.” (38:15) “I am the sister of a shooter. I see how signs can be ignored. I think I had blinders on, and even though I locked my door because I was a little bit scared of him, I didn't really hone in on it. And looking back, I wish that I had kind of focused on it a bit more, and made more of an effort to try to really get some other figure involved, to get him help.” (37:35)   Links Mentioned: https://giveanhour.org/   Follow Us: https://twitter.com/allthewiserpod https://www.facebook.com/AllTheWiserPodcast/ https://instagram.com/allthewiserpodcast/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D., named to TIME’s 2012 list of the 100 most influential people in the world, is the president and founder of Give an Hour.  She is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing in the Washington, D.C., area for over 20 years. Give an Hour has created a national network of mental health professionals who provide free services to U.S. troops, veterans, their loved ones, and their communities. Give an Hour also leads the Campaign to Change Direction, a global initiative focused on changing the culture of mental health, which launched in March 2015 with former First Lady Michelle Obama as its keynote speaker. Dr. Van Dahlen has received numerous awards, including the American Psychological Association’s Presidential Citation and has become a notable source and expert on the psychological impact of war and a thought leader in mobilizing civilian constituencies to create large system change. Dr. Van Dahlen contributes to the TIME and has been interviewed by major media outlets including, the AP, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Good Morning America, and several military media outlets, to name a few.  Visit www.giveanhour.org & www.campaigntochangedirection.org Make a donation to America Meditating Radio today. CLICK HERE.  Get the new Your Inner World – Guided Meditations by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating.

Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D., named to TIME’s 2012 list of the 100 most influential people in the world, is the president and founder of Give an Hour.  She is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing in the Washington, D.C., area for over 20 years. Give an Hour has created a national network of mental health professionals who provide free services to U.S. troops, veterans, their loved ones, and their communities. Give an Hour also leads the Campaign to Change Direction, a global initiative focused on changing the culture of mental health, which launched in March 2015 with former First Lady Michelle Obama as its keynote speaker. Dr. Van Dahlen has received numerous awards, including the American Psychological Association’s Presidential Citation and has become a notable source and expert on the psychological impact of war and a thought leader in mobilizing civilian constituencies to create large system change. Dr. Van Dahlen contributes to the TIME and has been interviewed by major media outlets including, the AP, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Good Morning America, and several military media outlets, to name a few.  Visit www.giveanhour.org & www.campaigntochangedirection.org Make a donation to America Meditating Radio today. CLICK HERE.  Get the new Your Inner World – Guided Meditations by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating. Download our Pause for Peace App for Apple.

Summary: Rob Stewart joined Give an Hour in March 2014 as the Project Coordinator in the Detroit, Mich., area for the Wins for Warriors initiative. Rob retired from the military in 2009 as a Master Sergeant after having spent almost 12 years in the U.S. Army as an Indirect-fire Infantryman and his last 8 years on active duty with the Michigan Army National Guard as a Recruiter and as the Operations and Training Sergeant for a field artillery battalion. He served and trained overseas numerous times and completed one tour of duty in Iraq in 2005. Rob is a 2009 graduate of Columbia Southern University with an MBA in Project Management and a 2006 graduate of Columbia Southern University with a BA in Human Resources Management. He comes to Give An Hour after having spent 3 ½ years with the Detroit VA Medical Center as a Human Resources Specialist. Prior to working at the VA, he was the Simulations Program Manager for the Michigan Army National Guard as a civilian contractor. He currently lives in Linden, Mich., but whenever he has the chance… he enjoys photography and traveling with his wife. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Rob's background and experience Beginning of Give An Hour and the Give An Hour mission Reducing barriers to accessing mental health treatment The Campaign to Change Direction Connecting to other organizations Links Mentioned in This Episode: Give An Hour Website Campaign to Change Direction Website Want to keep up with all of the Head Space and Timing content? Subscribe Here    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: Rob Stewart joined Give an Hour in March 2014 as the Project Coordinator in the Detroit, Mich., area for the Wins for Warriors initiative. Rob retired from the military in 2009 as a Master Sergeant after having spent almost 12 years in the U.S. Army as an Indirect-fire Infantryman and his last 8 years on active duty with the Michigan Army National Guard as a Recruiter and as the Operations and Training Sergeant for a field artillery battalion. He served and trained overseas numerous times and completed one tour of duty in Iraq in 2005. Rob is a 2009 graduate of Columbia Southern University with an MBA in Project Management and a 2006 graduate of Columbia Southern University with a BA in Human Resources Management. He comes to Give An Hour after having spent 3 ½ years with the Detroit VA Medical Center as a Human Resources Specialist. Prior to working at the VA, he was the Simulations Program Manager for the Michigan Army National Guard as a civilian contractor. He currently lives in Linden, Mich., but whenever he has the chance… he enjoys photography and traveling with his wife. In This Particular Episode You Will Learn: Rob's background and experience Beginning of Give An Hour and the Give An Hour mission Reducing barriers to accessing mental health treatment The Campaign to Change Direction Connecting to other organizations Links Mentioned in This Episode: Give An Hour Website Campaign to Change Direction Website Want to keep up with all of the Head Space and Timing content? Subscribe Here    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

She's an incredibly decorated Navy officer and she's on a mission to bring solution focused and super practical empowerment not only to the sailors and submariners attached to Command Submarine Squadron 11 out in San Diego, CA but to the rest of us as well.  LCDR Jamie Sorenson is the author of “Why You Tried to Kill Yourself” which is soon to be a series of fictional books decreasing stigma surrounding psychological and emotional distress as well as the intersection between spirituality and sexuality.  In this podversation: Why Jamie chose the Navy and then the field of psychiatric nursing Is there stigma around mental health in the military? How Jamie uses education to normalize common issues her service members face Exploring the 87% reduction in unplanned losses Jamie has helped bring about in her squadron Key issues military members face "Pain is what helps us grow." What should mental health workers know about working with military members? The Give An Hour program and other resources Why Jamie chose to write the book and also why she included LGBTQ issues The harm of reparative therapy for same sex attractions Finding social support for everyone from Mormons to Satanists and everything in between The intersection between spirituality and mental health

Community 360 Podcast: Kirsti Thompson from Give an Hour by Ryan Gleason

Every time we hear about one, it stings.  What the hell can we do? How can we help? Where do we start? This podcast offers guests who have lived through it.  They offer you; 1. Advice  2.Things to do right now and 3. Resources that will help. VetStory Host, Phil Briggs hears from survivors like VA reporter Jonathan Kaupanger and Kim Ruocco from TAPS & Shawn Jones, Stop Soldier Suicide. 

Every time we hear about one, it stings.  What the hell can we do? How can we help? Where do we start? This podcast offers guests who have lived through it, and they'll give you; 1. Advice  2.Things to do right now and 3.Resources that will help. VetStory Host, Phil Briggs hears some much needed advice from VA reporter Jonathan Kaupanger, Kim Ruocco from TAPS & Shawn Jones, Stop Soldier Suicide. 

As we learned in our last show, the holidays can be a stressful time for so many. Sometimes it's finding the perfect present, or having the perfect holiday.  For those of us who have lost a friend or family member, the holiday season can serve as a remind of what we have lost.  On today's show we have guests from the Tragedy Assistace Program for Survivors or TAPS (http://www.taps.org/) and Give An Hour (https://www.giveanhour.org/) sharing ways we can honor the person we lost and still enjoy the holidays.   

Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D., named to TIME's 2012 list of the 100 most influential people in the world, is the president and founder of Give an Hour?. A licensed clinical psychologist who has been practicing in the Washington, D.C., area for over 20 years, she served as an adjunct faculty member at George Washington University, where she participated in the training and supervision of developing clinicians. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland in 1991, her M.A. in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland in 1987, and her B.A., summa cum laude, in psychology from California State College in 1982. Concerned about the mental health implications of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, in 2005 Dr. Van Dahlen founded Give an Hour, a national nonprofit providing free mental health services to the military and veteran community. Its nearly 7,000 mental health professionals have given more than 175,000 hours of care and support to those in need, and the organization now also leads the Campaign to Change Direction, a collective impact effort to change the culture of mental health in America. Dr. Van Dahlen has received numerous awards, including the American Psychological Association?s Presidential Citation and the 2013 Richard Cornuelle Award for Social Entrepreneurship of the Manhattan Institute. In 2014 she was named a Woman of Distinction by the Coastal Bend / / http://veteranpodcast.com/051

Many in the Hampton Roads community are intimately familiar with the special challenges facing today's service members and their families. On today's broadcast, we'll take a look at two projects designed to help. The first is an established program urging mental health providers to volunteer an hour a week to counsel military service members and their families. The second is a new project that aims to help communities figure out the best ways to meet the needs of service members and their families.