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This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, plus ad-free versions of regular episodes, merch discounts, pre-sale tickets to live shows and more, become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars. Last month we had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Ray Delahanty, aka City Nerd on YouTube, for a live show presented by the Hunter College School of Urban Policy & Planning in New York. Our conversation with Ray covered everything from New York City exceptionalism to the latest data about congestion pricing. Plus, we surveyed the audience about their transportation choices and answered questions from Patreon supporters. We're big fans of City Nerd and were so delighted to work with Ray on this live show. We love partnering with local advocacy organizations, non-profits, and educational institutions for live events, so if you'd like to host The War on Cars in your city, please reach out! Subscribe on Patreon for access to the entire episode.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Dr. Deborah Adamy has been committed to her meaningful 38 year career in advocacy,  healing and activism. She has advocated for the rights of the most vulnerable, counseled people from all walks of life, developed curriculum, trained social workers and educators, coordinated research projects, ran groups and facilitated workshops. She cares deeply for humanity and believes we are capable of reducing our daily suffering, finding deeper meaning and purpose in our lives, and living more fully into our potential. Listen to Deborah Podcast   PHILOSOPHY Deborah is a holistic psycho-spiritual therapist, who encourages her clients to live from love rather than fear, be guided by their intuitive inner wisdom, and integrate trust, compassion, and empowerment into their daily lives. When she began her private therapeutic practice over 30 years ago, Deborah was compelled to incorporate a holistic approach, understanding that the integration of body-mind-spirit enriches our health and well-being.  She embodies this belief by caring wisely for her body, mind, and spirit. Deborah values and brings consciousness to nutrition, physical exercise and vitality, a thirst for knowledge and wisdom, and her ever-growing spiritual practices.  EDUCATION Deborah completed her doctorate in clinical psychology from The California Institute of Human Sciences in Encinitas, CA; received her masters degree from Hunter College School of Social Work in NYC; graduated Magna Cum Lade with a BA in Psychology and Teaching Certification in elementary and special education from College of New Rochelle, NY; and earned her LMT at The Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy in NYC, having studied eastern and western massage modalities. She is also an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church. PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND From high school through the early years following college, Deborah taught modern and jazz dance to children, teens and adults. People would question how she could have two seemingly distinct jobs: dance teacher and social worker. For Deborah there was not such a disconnect, whether teaching dance or teaching communication skills, both helped people believe in themselves and build confidence. Deborah began her social work career in the early 80s empowering minority women to enter the work force with confidence, assertiveness and effective job skills. She worked in school-based drug prevention programs, counseling teenagers and families and later running parenting workshops throughout Brooklyn and Queens, NY.  She was a consultant for numerous organizations providing presentations, trainings, staff development workshops, retreats, clinical case conferences, curriculum development, professional development and strategic planning for counselors, educators, social workers, and policy makers. In addition, Deborah worked at a community-based health center, integrating medical and educational services for the most vulnerable. She was hired by Yale University's Consultation Center to direct innovative, comprehensive programs in high-risk middles schools (healthy decision-making curriculum, peer leadership, peer mediation, parent support groups and community organizing collaboration). Deborah coordinated a federally funded research project through Hunter College School of Social Work (HCSSW), focused on effective child welfare practices. Following that research project, she became the Director of Training at HCSSW's National Resource Center for Permanency Planning, helping to improve policy and practices in child welfare throughout the country. Deborah has developed a thriving private practice in Psychotherapy working with children, teenagers, and adults, individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. Over a decade ago, Deborah did an internship with Hospice, where she discovered her natural comfort with the dying process. That comfort and humility led to being invited into the dying process of friends and relatives. Her first experience of being present as a dear friend passed allowed her to feel like a mid-wife to death. She experienced the sacredness of ushering someone to let go of what they previously anguished over, forgiving others as well as themselves, and releasing fear as the dying person softened into acceptance and peace. She is grateful for the wisdom, compassion and guidance she found in "The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" for not only sitting at the bedside of the dying, but being inspired to write and deliver meaningful eulogies. As an ordained inter-faith minister, Reverend Dr. Mama A feels honored and privileged to officiate weddings. She marvels at the invitation into the vulnerability, intimacy and dreams of couples, while helping them create sacred ceremonies to profess their love. Rev. Dr. Mama A thoughtfully delivers unique, personally relevant, heartfelt sermons, while delighting in these celebrations of love.   The Stand Up Community Chat is always active with other Stand Up Subscribers on the Discord Platform.   Be sure to visit https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/membership and scroll down where you should see a "Connect to Discord" button. You can also look at https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/212052266-How-do-I-get-my-Discord-Rewards- for more info. Join the SUPD Marketplace! Watch the video to learn how to post at StandUpWithPeteDominick.com/marketplace Join us Thursday's at 8EST for our Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing    

On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus speaks with David Steiner about coherence and fragmentation; why curricula, teacher training programs, and assessments should be aligned (and why they usually aren't); SEL; where Common Core fell short; E.D. Hirsch and the importance of teaching content; why economics, music, and philosophy should be taken more seriously in secondary education than they usually are; AP exams and CTE; teachers unions, master's pay premiums, and schools of education; whether school is boring; why American teachers tend to focus more on students and less on subject matter than teachers abroad; the state of the humanities in American education; teaching students Ancient Greek; how not to teach Shakespeare; and more.David Steiner is Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, Professor of Education at Johns Hopkins University, and the author of A Nation at Thought: Restoring Wisdom in America's Schools. He was previously Dean at the Hunter College School of Education and the Commissioner of Education for New York State.Show Notes:A Nation at Thought: Restoring Wisdom in America's SchoolsArguing Identity: Session ThreeMake Sense of the Research: A Primer for Educational LeadersDon't Give Up on Curriculum Reform Just Yet

Dr. Amy Meyers received her PhD and Masters in Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work and trained for 10 years in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis. She currently holds the credentials of LCSW-R. She has enjoyed 30 years working with diverse populations and considers it an honor to be invited into people's emotional lives. Her direct practice, supervisory, and consultation experience include settings such as outpatient mental health, inpatient psychiatry, program development, child welfare, and family court. She specializes in a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, divorce, family conflict, transitions, work and career issues, and loss and bereavement. She also specializes in working with sibling dynamics including abusive sibling relationships. Additionally, she has provided consultation and trainings for the Administration for Children's Services and served as Clinical Director of Family Justice, a community and research-based organization. While working from a psychodynamic perspective, she incorporates cognitive and behavioral approaches to provide a solution-focused approach. She firmly believes in creating a partnership towards the client's goals. Her theoretical approach may vary depending on the client's need and what works well for him or her. Dr. Meyer's training allows her great flexibility in matching the method of intervention to the client's need. Unlike the conventional “blank slate”, she utilizes an interactive style integrating supportive and exploratory techniques She is a Professor and the Director of Field Education at Molloy University on Long Island, NY, where she teaches courses in Human Behavior Across the Life Span; Diversity: Oppression, Privilege, and Social Justice; Clinical Practice; and, Field Instruction. Her interest in family issues led her to carry out an extensive qualitative research study on sibling abuse, and she has presented nationally on the topic. Her work on transforming a Long Island school district's culturally responsive education resulted in her being awarded the Educating Communities/Diversity Award from Long Island Business News. She is currently having a great time producing a podcast titled "What Would Dr. Meyers Do? Insights not Oversights" which launched November 2022. She focuses on clinical issues and can be accessed through her website (on the "podcast" tab) or at www.linktr.ee/drmeyerspod, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

In our upcoming podcast episode, we dive deep into the groundbreaking book "Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders" by Dr. Janet Patti and Dr. Robin Stern. This profoundly insightful work argues for social-emotional learning (SEL) as a crucial skill set for K–12 school leaders and provides invaluable coaching on integrating emotional intelligence into leadership practices. Join us as we explore the key SEL skills outlined in the book, including mindfulness, self-management, relationship building, and conflict resolution. We'll discuss how each of these skills can be applied in a leadership context and provide practical strategies for implementation. Dr. Janet Patti, a former school leader, is CEO of Star Factor Coaching, a founding member of CASEL, and professor emeritus at the Hunter College School of Education. Dr. Robin Stern is the cofounder and senior advisor to the director at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, a licensed psychoanalyst with 30 years of experience, a podcaster, and the author of The Gaslight Effect. They are cocreators of the STAR Factor Coaching model, which helps educational leaders enhance their emotional intelligence skills.

La Asia Swift is a MSW student at Hunter College School of Social Work in New York City. She is part of a community organizing track. She is on track to graduate in May 2024. We discuss wanting to open a community outreach center for youth and use Hip Hop Therapy to interact with the youth. She also shares some of her personal story as to how she got into social work. La Asia can be found on Instagram at  @Theyhatethat This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Bas City Entertainment LLC DBA as Bas Moreno Consulting. Bas Moreno Consulting helps GenX'ers of color in the sandwich generation and assist them to chart a path of financial stability for themselves and their families. If you need assistance with your finances, I am offering free 15 minute consultations. Check link here: https://calendly.com/basmoreno/15min Follow the Podcast on Social Media: Instagram:  @thesocialworkrantspodcast  Twitter/X: @socialworkrants Facebook: The Social Work Rants Podcast (Hit the Like Button)

We'll be dicsussing the new book of the same title with its authors, Dr. Robin Stern of The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Dr. Janet Patti of The Hunter College School of Education.Learn more at starfactorcoaching.com

We'll be dicsussing the new book of the same title with its authors, Dr. Robin Stern of The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Dr. Janet Patti of The Hunter College School of Education.Learn more at starfactorcoaching.com

How can you recognize your own emotions? And how can you use this skill in conflict resolution, team building, and reframing for success? In this episode, Janet Patti and Robin Stern answer these questions and more. What You'll Learn: 1. You can learn and improve your emotional intelligence at any age! 2. How to recognize, understand, and then express and regulate your emotions. 3. Why mindfulness is being included in schools. 4. Specific mindfulness techniques that work for a variety of people. 5. How to help yourself (and others) with confrontation. 6. How to create a work environment that welcomes feedback. Who are Janet and Robin? Dr. Patti is a professor emeritus at the Hunter College School of Education where her teaching and research focus on educational leadership. Dr. Stern (a return guest) is a co-founder and senior advisor to the director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, and a licensed psychoanalyst with 30 years of experience. Together, Janet and Robin created the STAR Factor coaching model, which helps educational leaders enhance their emotional intelligence skills. Mentions: Emotional Intelligence for School Leaders by Janet A. Patti and Robin S. Stern https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Intelligence-School-Leaders-Janet/dp/1682538648/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9781682538647&qid=1701329323&sr=8-1  Follow Janet and Robin: Janet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-janet-patti-3b6aa6a0/  Robin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-stern-220b403a/ More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/craig-dowden/message

BIO I received my PhD and Masters in Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work and trained for 10 years in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis. I have enjoyed 30 years working with diverse populations and consider it an honor to be invited into people's emotional lives. My direct practice, supervisory, and consultation experience include settings such as outpatient mental health, inpatient psychiatry, program development, child welfare, and family court. Additionally, I have provided consultation and trainings for the Administration for Children's Services and served as Clinical Director of Family Justice, a community and research based organization. I am a Professor and the Director of Field Education at Molloy University on Long Island where I teach courses in Human Behavior Across the Life Span; Diversity: Oppression, Privilege, and Social Justice; Clinical Practice; and, Field Instruction. My interest in family issues led me to carrying out an extensive qualitative research study on sibling abuse, and I have presented nationally on the topic. I recently received the Educating Communities/Diversity Award from Long Island Business News. I am committed to creating inclusive school environments and increasing our primary and secondary school's culturally responsive educational practices. I am excited to produce a podcast launching November 2022 on clinical issues which can be accessed through my website (on the "podcast" tab) or on spotify, apple, or google titled "WWDMD: Insights not Oversights". Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

Andrea Gutiérrez-Glik is a therapist who specializes in treating trauma and PTSD/c-PTSD for women and queer & trans folks, using EMDR, IFS, and feminist therapy practices to help clients come home to themselves. She began as a crisis counselor at a peer led, grassroots organization and quickly found her calling, going on to serve at many organizations and non-profits that provide therapeutic services for women & LGBTQ folks. Over the years Andrea has been able to serve the LGBTQ+, feminist, sex worker, and survivor community in many capacities as a trauma therapist, sex educator, facilitator, intake coordinator, and community organizer, and more recently, career coach. Andrea received her LMSW in 2017 from Hunter College School of Social Work and her LCSW in 2020. In 2023 she became certified in EMDR. Her ultra-popular Instagram account @somaticwitch also provides followers with advice and insights around integrated healing. She is proud to be an out queer lesbian therapist, and currently lives and practices on occupied Osage, Sioux, Kaskaskia and Kickapoo land, at the confluence of the Missouri, Mississippi, and Illinois Rivers. She sees clients in St. Louis, MO at EMPOWERED Spaces. On this episode, Andrea discusses why honoring the body is a key part of therapy, (super)natural ways to heal trauma, and ways that we can all transmute stress into strength. Pam also talks about magical embodiment, and answers a listener question about releasing anxiety during spell work. Our sponsors for this episode are Imbue Jewelry Studio, UBU Skills, Midge Blitz, Lilith Amberly, BetterHelp, Heal the Witch Wound out from Weiser Books, and Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab We also have brand new print-on-demand merch like Witch Wave shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and mugs available now here. And if you want more Witch Wave, please consider supporting us on Patreon to get access to bonus Witch Wave Plus episodes, Pam's monthly online rituals, and more! That's patreon.com/witchwave

Pursuing success as a Latina can be tough. From being there for our family, living up to our parent's expectations, and giving back to the community that helped make us who we are - we balance a lot!Today my guest Yaberci is no different. She's a mission-driven Latina who's put in hard work to be where she's at today. Join us in today's episode as we speak with Yaberci about what it takes to be successful as a Latina woman.Topics we touch on include:The real work Yaberci had to put in to be an educator and directorHow to find work-life balance as a go-getter Why Yabreci is grateful for the opportunities being in the US has providedMore about Yaberci:Yaberci Perez-Cubillan LCSW - R, SIFI is a hands-on, driven leader with a solid track record in the behavioral health industry, possessing a rich mix of technical, financial, and operations experience. As Chief Program Officer, Yaberci oversees Acacia Network's Primary Care, Behavioral Health, Health Home and Skilled Nursing program portfolios, a total of 43 programs, in addition to Special Projects & Initiatives, as well as the operational functioning of Acacia Network's programs and operational initiatives, in coordination with the Director of Operations. She also provides guidance and support in the strategic development of various goals, including integration of the programs and healthcare systems to meet high standards and best practices in safety, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.In her prior role, Yaberci served as Acacia's Senior Vice President for Behavioral Health and Primary Care Integrated Services, in charge of overseeing operations for Acacia Network's Behavioral and Primary Care Portfolios, including Health Homes, which comprised 39 programs in total. Acacia Network's behavioral health portfolio employs over 600 individuals and provides services to a unique patient population of 6,000 individuals and families. This diverse portfolio includes a combined total of twenty-two outpatient and residential programs licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and six programs licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), in addition to a significant number of federal and local grants ranging from the provision of integrated care to work performed at Ryker's Island.Yaberci has been on the cutting edge of service delivery, and successfully led one of a few programs to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). CCBHC is an outgrowth of the Federal Mental Health Excellence Act, establishing the highest standards for integrated behavioral health treatment, the foundation to the movement into value-based payment in the behavioral health field. She has become a topic expert and has participated in various panels with the National Council for Behavioral Health to highlight innovative approaches to care and the use of the CCBHC model to treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.Yaberci is a recipient of the 2016 Leadership Award by the Latino Social Work Coalition, a 2020 recipient of Entre Nosotras Leadership Award, as well as a 2020 SAPHIRE Leadership Award, NASW. She is a Hunter College School of Social Work graduate and is a trained Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R). She completed a Post-Master's Certificate Program in Executive Leadership at New York University, Silver School of Social Work.Yaberci serves as a Board Member at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, As-One Behavioral Health Care Collaborative, I Health; Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York, New York State Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, and the Coalition for Behavioral Health.Yaberci is an Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University where she teaches Human Behavior for Social Work Practice I and II; Foundations of Social Work Practice II and Social Work Assessment a

Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, speaker, author and creator of the Great Work journals. She educates future teachers, coaches accidental entrepreneurs, and speaks about how to make progress on great work to colleges and corporate teams. She is the author of the book, Great Work, Do What Matters Most Without Sacrificing Everything Else. Amanda said her early years were both lovely and complicated. At two years old she was diagnosed with a developmental seizure disorder, meaning that once her brain was further developed, the seizures would stop. Until she was nine, she took medications that affected her motor skills and general alertness. In this week's podcast episode, Amanda shared her experience of those critical developmental years. She had difficulty functioning in school and in social interactions, but she did have friends, was able to watch TV and knew her teachers' names. Once she discontinued the seizure medication, everything opened up. At times it was an overwhelming experience. It also sparked a tremendous sense of wonder and curiosity about people and social dynamics as the world unfolded in front of her. Today, everything Amanda does as a coach, author, speaker and podcast host of Unleashing YOUR Great Work, points to doing the work that matters the most to you, what she refers to as YOUR Great Work. It might involve building a business, inciting a movement, creating breathtaking art, writing world-changing books, or helping other people to heal and grow into their potential. YOUR Great Work is a combined fascination with human achievement and a passion for helping others in order to explore how to get YOUR work out into the world where it belongs.  In this week's Work From The Inside Out podcast, learn more about Amanda's journey: Amanda's TEDx talk “Three Reasons You Aren't Doing What You Say You Will Do” has received more than a million views, and has been featured on TED's ideas blog and TED shorts.   Her career took a few twists and turns from continuing legal education, event planning to communications, and a potential admission to law school. Amanda teaches psychology at Hunter College School of Education in New York City in their teacher certification program. Learn more and connect with Amanda here: https://twitter.com/aj_crowell https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amanda-crowell-51188130/ Her book: Great Work  

What happens when you feel unseen, unheard, and left out of most of the decisions about your education? Well, if you are Dr. Gess LeBlanc you spend your career raising up the voices of marginalized, diverse students.Gess's book “Who's in my classroom” is a guide for educators (and all people) to understand the experiences of students of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, primary languages, and learning abilities. With stories written by the students themselves (through a collaboration with Youth Communication), Gess's work is absolutely Great Work.Join us as we discuss:Why Gess's commitment and approach to Great Work deepened and changed when he became a father and husband.How he is able to his Great Work while maintaining a happy and healthy home life and marriageWhy his work has always sought to find silenced voices and bring those perspectives back into the conversation.About the Guest: Gess LeBlanc, Ph.D. is Associate Professor and former Chair of the Department of Educational Foundations and Counseling Programs within Hunter College's School of Education and is a co-founder of Hunter College's Urban Center for Assessment, Research, and Evaluation (UCARE). For over 20 years, he has worked in the fields of teacher and leadership preparation. A developmental psychologist, Dr. LeBlanc's research investigates the impact of developmentally and culturally responsive teaching on school climate. This research has been published in both psychological and educational journals and has garnered awards from the Spencer Foundation and the American Psychological Association. Dr. LeBlanc is a sought after speaker on the topic of developmentally and culturally responsive teaching and is the author of Who's In My Classroom?: Building Developmentally and Culturally Responsive School Communities published by John Wiley & Sons.As an expert in the field of child and adolescent development, he has served as an educational consultant to various school districts, state agencies, and non-profit organizations including the New York State Department of Education, the New York City Department of Education, the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District, the Lakeland Central School District, the Valley Central School District, the Highland Central School District, the Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services, the Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Studies, the Boys Club of America, Harlem Center for Education, Inc., Prep for Prep, City Year, Inc., Roundabout Theatre Company, and the Arthur Miller Foundation.In addition to being recognized for his research, Dr. LeBlanc has been recognized for his teaching and service in the field of teacher and leadership education. He is a past recipient of Hunter College's Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Hunter College School of Education's Harold Ladas Award for Excellence in Teaching, and was awarded the 2013 Distinguished Service Award from the Association for Equality and Excellence in Education, Inc. Dr. LeBlanc currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Roundabout Theatre Company, City Year New York, Inc. and the Harlem Center for Education, Inc.https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Classroom-Developmentally-Culturally-Communities/dp/1119824133About the Host:Dr. Amanda Crowell is a cognitive psychologist, speaker, author and coach changing our perspective on the world of work. It IS possible to do Great Work-- launch a successful business, make a scientific discovery, raise a tight-knit family, or manage a global remote team-- without sacrificing your health, happiness and...

As a parent to two biracial daughters, Dr. Laura Quiros shares with us her unique perspective on various topics such as the lessons she's learned as a parent, how she navigates the Latinx identity, and dealing with microaggressions. Join us in today's episode as we cover topics such as:How social workers are really healers of the soul The step-by-step process Dr. Laura Quiros takes to navigate micro-aggressions Dr. Laura Quiros' journey as a single mother to two biracial daughters More about Dr Laura Quiros:Dr. Laura Quiros, Ph.D., LMSW advises, coaches, and trains boards of directors, executives, and other professionals across the corporate, professional services, higher education, and non-profit sectors to advance their DEI efforts. She regularly works with clients to expand their racial literacy and help them communicate more openly about race and racism. She also helps clients identify, understand, and overcome issues that create a culture of organizational whiteness.For the past 12 years, Dr. Quiros has served as an Associate Professor of Social Work at Adelphi University, where she teaches social work practice at the doctoral and master's levels. Her research and scholarly interests focus on the social construction of racial and ethnic identity and trauma-informed care through a social justice lens. Dr. Quiros also serves as the Director of Adelphi University's external Diversity Certificate Program offered through the College of Professional and Continuing Studies. She was awarded the Adelphi University 2021 Award for Excellence in Teaching Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (SJEDI). The annual Excellence in Teaching SJEDI Award honors an Adelphi professor who demonstrates a commitment to SJEDI inside the classroom above and beyond the standard curriculum for the faculty member's discipline.As a woman of color from a multicultural background, Dr. Quiros leverages her experiences, relationship building, and clinical skills to foster connections, inclusion, and empathic accountability. Having to negotiate her own identity required her to create safe spaces to survive and thrive and helped her develop tools that allow her to relate to various experiences that impact diverse groups. Dr. Quiros earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare from The Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York, where her dissertation focused on “The Social Construction of Racial and Ethnic Identity among Women of Color from Mixed Ancestry: Psychological Freedoms and Sociological.” She also earned a master's degree in social work from Hunter College School of Social Work and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Skidmore College. Dr. Quiros' latest book focuses on incorporating diversity and inclusion into trauma-informed social work.---Follow Latinx in Social Work on the web:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-priscilla-sandoval-lcsw-483928ba/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latinxinsocialwork/Website: https://www.latinxinsocialwork.com/ Get the best selling book Latinx in Social Work: Stories that heal, inspire, and connect communities on Amazon today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1952779766

Mark O'Connell LCSW Mark O'Connell, LCSW-R, is a New York City-based psychotherapist in private practice.  He is author of the books "The Performing Art of Therapy: Acting Insights and Techniques for Clinicians" (Routledge) and "Modern Brides & Modern Grooms: A Guide to Planning Straight, Gay, and Other Nontraditional 21st Century Weddings" (Skyhorse). Mark's popular writing has also appeared in The Psychotherapy Networker, Huffington Post, Out Magazine, and Truthdig among others. His clinical writing has been published in The Journal of the American Psychoanalytic Association and The Journal of Lesbian and Gay Mental Health.  He speaks publicly on issues related to mental health, identity, and relationships. Mr. O'Connell graduated with Honors from Hunter College School of Social Work, and has been mentored in relational psychoanalytic psychotherapy by Ken Corbett and Lewis Aron among others.  He has an MFA in acting from Trinity Rep Conservatory (associated with Brown University), and is co-founder of the NYC-based theater company Lynx Ensemble Theater; creating performances that promote empathy and expand concepts of identity.  He is also a proud alum of Bard College at Simon's Rock. Mark practices psychodynamic psychotherapy in Manhattan's Gramercy district, working with a wide variety of individual adults, adolescents, and couples, including actors, artists, and the LGBT communities. His website is www.markoconnelltherapist.com. Robin Weigert (from Wikipedia) Weigert was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Dionne Laufman and Berlin-born Wolfgang Oscar Weigert, a psychiatrist.[1] She is Jewish.[2][3] After graduating from Brandeis University in 1991, Weigert attended New York University, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree in the Graduate Acting Program at the Tisch School of the Arts.[4] After a decade as a stage actress based in New York City, she moved to Los Angeles and has appeared in various films, television shows and mini-series. Weigert is best known for her much-lauded portrayal of the unkempt, cantankerous and foul-mouthed drunkard Calamity Jane in the HBO television series Deadwood, which ran from 2004 to 2006.[5] In 2004, Weigert was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for the role. In 2006, she won Hollywood Life magazine's "Breakthrough of the Year" award.[3] Mark O'connor Video for Psychotherapy Networker Sign up for 10% off of Shrink Rap Radio CE credits at the Zur Institute

This week, Jo and J.J. welcome Sascha Altman DuBrul, Writer, Educator, Coach, Counselor, and Co-Founder of the Icarus Project. Sascha shares how his own experience with mental health and time in a psychiatric hospital led him to realize that the traditional mental health space had a lot of frailties and faults, and brought him to his life's mission to bring like minded people together to start to get the education and training they would need to create lasting change. He talks about his decision to also add in traditional clinical education and why that was beneficial and explains the need for communities to come together to empower each other. He and Jo and J.J. also discuss how social and political context must be talked about to understand mental health.   Takeaway: [2:38] Sascha is a writer and educator and has facilitated workshops for more than two decades. He is part of a growing movement to provide an alternative mental health infrastructure. [3:34] To him, mental health is the basis of how we relate to ourselves and others out in the world. Sascha's mission is to help us see our emotional sensitivities as a superpower and less as a burden. He knows firsthand that we can thrive rather than just survive. [6:02] When Sascha was 18 years old, he had a psychotic break, was locked up in a psychiatric hospital and diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He was just in his late 20's and harbored all these questions about his treatment and the system itself. [8:19] Sascha knew there was more than just what his doctors were telling him and the information he was getting from the mainstream medical world. This led him to explore why culture and society are so influenced by politics and funding, and how the society we live in is crazy, making people feel insane for questioning the status quo. [11:40] One of the foundational tenets of Sascha's work is the power of validation and knowing you aren't alone. Many of the anti-stigma campaigns are funded by the pharmaceutical industry, but we need real people stepping up as peers to get real about their challenges to help others feel safe in being vulnerable. [15:33] Having a sense of identity is so important. When we don't know who we are, we can fall prey more easily to the dominant ideology of society without really thinking for ourselves. [21:08] Sascha discusses the multiple training modalities he has done including Internal Family Systems, and how it complements his education both from Hunter College School of Social Work and Silverman School of Social Work. Working in the public mental health system in New York City he saw that there was so little talk about actual mental health, and people shied away from talking about their own lived experience. He also saw that helpers get paid very little and working in the system is extremely stressful, thankless, and challenging. [26:13] The Peer Movement is a radical way to transform the system and train people that part of their job is self-disclosure. [28:42] Sascha talks with J.J. and Jo about having connections inside the system but maintaining ourselves outside the system through training and education. You can get a clinical degree,  but it's important that the people that have had the lived experience are getting heard. Otherwise, there are blind spots in professional treatment that go unaddressed. [35:18] The current mental health system is too old and needs to be rebuilt. Sascha discusses the global mental health movement and how both from top-down and from the bottom up, there are glaring issues that include Western ways of thinking petrochemical companies and Big Pharma are our only saviors. [42:55] What really increases mental health? Money and resources, not just doing one type of therapy. We need to redistribute resources to people in the world, so people are able to take care of themselves first on a basic human needs level. [48:42] It takes a lot of energy to want to hurt or harm oneself, and these are very energetic symptoms. Once redirected in a healthy way, it can possibly be a transition to putting more energy into positive habits and creativity.   Connect With Us: Joanna Denton | Dr. J.J. Kelly   Sascha  IDHA | Sascha DuBrul | TEDx

Listen in as Professor Torres Rivera details how she endured an abusive marriage and devastating divorce to become a Professor of Statistics with in the College University Of New York system.This story is especially inspiring because she is a Latina woman succeeding in the academic world subject area mostly dominated by men. In this episode of AttorneyKnowsBest.com, Professor Torres Rivera explains the difficulties she faced when her abusive marriage ended. She goes in depth sharing her marriage experience, resulting divorce and the strength it took to restart her life.With the help of her faith community, friends, and belief in God, Professor Torres Rivera was able to lift herself up and start anew. Professor Torres Rivera's accomplishments include but are not limited to: University Academic Appointments 2012-Present Lecturer of Mathematics; Stella and Charles Guttman Community College at City University of New York 2011-Present Adjunct Lecturer; Hunter College School of Education at City University of New York Publications Fuller, K. S., & Torres Rivera, C. (2021). A Culturally Responsive Curricular Revision to Improve Engagement and Learning in an Undergraduate Microbiology Lab Course. Frontiers in Microbiology, 11, 3501. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.577852 Torres Rivera, C. (2020). Coding. In A.R. Tyner-Mulling, M. Gatta, & R. Coughlin (Eds.), Ethnographies of Work. https://cuny.manifoldapp.org/projects/ethnographies-of-work Bonner, S. M., Torres Rivera, C., & Chen, P. P. (2018). Standards and assessment: coherence from the teacher's perspective. Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability, 30(1), 71-92. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11092-017-9272-2 Stats with Torres YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjvZZOpxkXFg2bIYV6Ugy3A Important Links University of the People https://www.uopeople.edu City University of New York Admissions https://www.cuny.edu/admissions/apply-to-cuny/ American Association of University Women https://www.aauw.org National Women's Law Center https://act.nwlc.org Non-traditional Employment for Women https://www.new-nyc.org/ Bible Study Fellowship International https://www.bsfinternational.org/ --- 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/attorneyknowsbest/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/attorneyknowsbest/support

Will Jax Be Home for Thanksgiving? By Samarrah Clayman The Read with Carylee Show brings the love of literature to children and gives a peek behind-the-scenes by evoking the joy of reading, helping children interact with authors, and displaying the hidden talent of these authors who may be living in your community. In this episode, we're going to read Will Jax Be Home for Thanksgiving by Samarrah Clayman. Her first book, WILL JAX BE HOME FOR THANKSGIVING is about a boy recovering from a brain tumor told from the point of view of his sister. The story highlights a child’s worries about and a growing understanding of her brother’s illness. It is a story of hope in a difficult situation. Grab your copy on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2Hs4Rdb As a writer, she aims to inspire, educate, and uplift readers. She writes children’s books, poetry, and essays. Samarrah has worked as a social worker since 2008. Working with children and adults, she integrates yoga and writing exercises into her practice. She has taught yoga and writing in homeless shelters, hospitals, and schools. Samarrah started practicing yoga as a teenager. She is a certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has a MSW from Hunter College School of Social Work in New York and a B.A. in English from the University of Michigan. Her children assure her that she makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the known universe. Check out her work at https://www.samarrahfineclayman.com/ Loved the story from this episode? Check out more children's stories like this and subscribe on YouTube to discover how Carylee's love for literature is making a global impact. https://bit.ly/2PRfyqb

Ed Paley has been a Professional Social Worker for 50 years. He received his MSW from Hunter College School of Social Work in 1979. He specializes in Grief, Loss, and Bereavement. He has a private clinical practice in East Meadow, Long island where he provides therapy to children, teens, adults, families, and groups. In 2014, Ed was asked to serve on the Advisory Board of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. Ed is a member of the steering committee of the Long Island Chapter of the International Association of Social Work with Groups. In 1985, Ed obtained a job at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center where he worked until 1996. While there, he became the coordinator for social work interns and he implemented and coordinated a Family Bereavement Program. Ed also co-facilitated the first group on Long Island for people who lost a loved one to suicide. After the terrible tragedy of September 11th, 2001 , he was asked to train Social Workers on helping children and adults to cope with the aftermath of this tragedy. Ed supervised social work interns from 1982-2010. He has given workshops on bereavement throughout the United States. He was named NASW Nassau Division, Social Worker of the year in 2016. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kelsunn-on-the-air/support

"You develop a codependent relationship with work or with the world as a person of color because you end up playing to how people see you." Welcome to this episode of with your host Eric Tivers and his guest, Romanza McAllister, LCSW. Romanza is a psychotherapist, and in 2008 she graduated from Hunter College School of Social Work, where she majored in case management and group work. Over the last ten years, Romanza has provided focused solution group and family counseling with inpatient and outpatient settings. Romanza shares her experience of being black and diagnosed with ADHD at ten years old, and she speaks about how it affected her school years and career. Romanza discusses working for herself and the relief she feels, knowing she doesn't have to wonder why she was hired. Eric asks some questions he is uncomfortable with, trying to learn how to approach certain subjects. Romanza states that there is no such thing as color blindness and how it's our responsibility to create a safe space through empathic and reflective listening. Romanza shares how validated she feels when people ask her questions about being a woman of color. She says that it makes her feel like people are listening and trying to understand how her life is different. Eric and Romanza also speak about RSD and what can trigger the reaction. Is sensitivity training enough? No, and Romanza feels like everyone, regardless of color, can benefit from anti-racism training. She also speaks about what they can do from a policy standpoint around ADHD, children of color, and schools so that people of color don't have to be either black or ADHD; they can be who they are. This is a compelling conversation that everyone should hear. You'll learn: [03:18] Welcome to the show, Romanza! [03:42] Romanza shares her experience of being diagnosed at 10 with ADHD and as a child of color. [06:38] How did the family deal with your ADHD diagnosis? [07:57] Romanza speaks about dealing with ADHD throughout her school years. [11:37] Romanza discusses being a woman of color with ADHD and how that has affected her work history. [14:17] Have you ever sat at your desk and wondered why you were hired? [16:12] Romanza speaks about working for herself and how it makes her feel. [19:38] Listen as Eric shares that Issues around social justice fire people up with ADHD. [25:03] Eric talks about asking Romanza some hard questions.  [26:16] Romanza shares that talking to progressive people can be difficult because they are sometimes fragile. [26:52] There is no such thing as color blindness. [28:00] Creating a safe space through empathic and reflective listening. [29:51] Romanza shares a story about micro-invalidation. [33:28] When you get asked a question like what does it feel like to be a black person, is there validation in that someone is asking the question? [35:56] Romanza says to ask but ask permission to the client first. [40:16] Eric defines RSD because it is becoming more talked about in the community. [41:46] Romanza discusses RSD and how it can be triggered when trying to have white/black conversations. [44:01] Romanza speaks about the things she has to consider before she reacts to a situation. [47:21] Romanza says she likes the idea of this racial RSD feedback loop. [48:02] Romanza speaks about the story of a young girl that didn't turn in her homework. [48:50] Romanza believes that everyone can benefit from anti-racist training no matter what the color. [50:34] Is sensitivity training enough? [52:40] Romanza speaks about what needs to be done from a policy standpoint in the ADHD space to create more equity. [54:10] Say the words, address the thing! [55:10] Romanza believes that everyone should check their bias with the bias meter. [56:38] Thank you for being on the show! [57:24] If you are a regular listener, consider becoming a patron click on our Patreon tap at Find Romanza: | Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Groups The 16th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups are ending soon.  ArC 17 Summer Sessions run July 11th – Sept. 19th.   We only have 9 spots remaining. Please visit to learn more and sign-up for our Last Scheduled Registration Event on June 11th at 3 PM CT.  You don’t want to miss it! Support the Podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me. With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  One perk example is our Patron-only Group Coaching Sessions.  Learn more at . ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to apply to join the ADHD reWired Secret Facebook group, go to and fill out the application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live! 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This episode of Rendering Unconscious podcast welcomes Michelle O'Brien and Nico Fuentes of the NYC Trans Oral History Project, a community archive devoted to the collection, preservation and sharing of trans histories, organized in collaboration with the New York Public Library. The NYC TOHP works to confront the erasure of trans lives and to record diverse histories of gender as intersecting with race and racism, poverty, dis/ability, aging, housing migration, sexism, and the AIDS crisis. http://oralhistory.nypl.org/neighborhoods/trans-history https://www.nyctransoralhistory.org Michelle Esther O’Brien is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at New York University. She is currently conducting dissertation research on LGBTQ social movements in New York City. Michelle also works as a Community Oral History Coordinator at the New York Public Library, where she helps lead the New York City Trans Oral History Project. The Project is gathering a growing online archive of personal oral histories from trans New Yorkers. Michelle received her Masters of Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work, CUNY. She spent several years working in HIV/AIDS service agencies, as a community organizer, support group facilitator and case worker. She served as the Executive Director of Housing Here and Now coalition of tenant rights organizations in New York City. https://www.michelleestherobrien.com Nico Fuentes is a rank and file organizer, sex shop worker, listener and sometimes speaker. She is interested in trans political organizing, difference, and bridging class and identity politics. She most recently completed a two year contract campaign at the Pleasure Chest NY and is looking forward to continuing to work with the New York Trans Oral History Project as an interviewer. Interview with Cecilia Gentili by Michelle O'Brien: http://oralhistory.nypl.org/interviews/cecilia-gentili-4cpt6d Interview with oni lem by Nico Fuentes: http://oralhistory.nypl.org/interviews/oni-lem-eku9c2 Suzanne Snider is a writer, documentarian, and educator whose work is deeply influenced by oral history theory and practice. https://www.oralhistorysummerschool.com William Alanson White Institute is mentioned in this episode: http://www.wawhite.org You can support the podcast at our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl Rendering Unconscious is a podcast about psychoanalysis, culture and more hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, a psychoanalyst from New York City, now based in Stockholm. Dr. Sinclair sees patients internationally, specializing in online and remote treatment for free-lancers, creatives and students, as well as those who are home-bound or live in remote locations and may not have access to psychoanalytic treatment in their area. http://www.drvanessasinclair.net Rendering Unconscious is a podcast hosted by Dr. Vanessa Sinclair, wherein she interviews psychoanalysts, psychologists, philosophers, creative arts therapists, social workers, artists, poets, writers, scholars and other clinicians and intellectuals about their process, work, current events, activism, mental health care, diverse theoretical lenses and various worldviews. Episodes also include lectures given and recorded at various events hosted internationally. http://www.renderingunconscious.org Rendering Unconscious is also a book! Rendering Unconscious: Psychoanalytic Perspectives, Politics and Poetry (Trapart Books, 2019). Also available via Kindle and iBook. https://store.trapart.net/details/00000 The song at the end of the episode is "This is New York" by Vanessa Sinclair and Carl Abrahamsson from the album "Cut to Fit the Mouth" available from Highbrow Lowlife and Trapart Editions: https://store.trapart.net/details/00081 https://vanessasinclaircarlabrahamsson.bandcamp.com/album/cut-to-fit-the-mouth Photo of Marsha P. Johnson pulled from https://www.nyctransoralhistory.org/contact

José Humphreys is a native New Yorker, social worker, consultant and minister with over 16 years of nonprofit experience. In this capacity he has organized neighborhood groups and faith leaders around social justice issues. José has also served as a consultant to many organizations providing technical assistance and training around culture building, organizational development, transformative dialogue and emotionally intelligent leadership. Together with his wife, Mayra, and a group of others, José began Metro Hope Covenant Church, a multi-ethnic church that meets in Harlem’s historic National Black Theater. Metro Hope is part of a larger church movement with a heart for the city, drawing artists, young families and professionals from Greater Harlem and the metro area. As a communicator, José has received the call to write, facilitate, teach and train. José graduated with a Master of Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work where he received the Reva Fine Holtzman award for outstanding field research and practice. He also holds a Master of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary. José resides in East Harlem with his wife Mayra and eight year-old son, Javier. https://www.ivpress.com/seeing-jesus-in-east-harlem https://anchor.fm/situppodcast/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/situppodcast/message

A lawyer and a therapist Will Meyerhofer has many accolades after this name: JD LCSW-R.  He is a psychotherapist and former biglaw attorney with a private practice treating lawyers and others in TriBeCa, New York City (visit www.aquietroom.com for more information.)  He is the author of four books, including “Way Worse than Being a Dentist: the Lawyer's Quest for Meaning,” and its sequel "Still Way Worse..." about life in biglaw, as well as a book introducing and elaborating upon the central concepts of psychotherapy, “Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy.” A graduate of Harvard College, The NYU School of Law, and The Hunter College School of Social Work, Will writes regularly for Above The Law, and maintains a blog about life, the law and psychotherapy, at www.thepeoplestherapist.com .  Thank you to our show sponsor Abby Connect, the live receptionist service loved by small businesses.  Get your free trial and $95 off your first month at http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy What You'll Learn in this Episode: Understanding burnout and best treatment for it, Understanding procrastination, Anxiety and depression in the legal profession, How therapy can help you regain control of your life.  Resources: Articles on Burnout - https://thepeoplestherapist.com/2017/09/26/the-finish-line-problem/ Lawyer self-care - https://thepeoplestherapist.com/2015/12/16/something-upbeat-and-constructive/  Will's NEW book, a sequel to Way Worse Than Being a Dentist, cleverly titled Still Way Worse Than Being a Dentist Will's first book, on the ideas underlying psychotherapy:  Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy His second book, about the state of the legal profession: Way Worse Than Being a Dentist His third book, a comic novel:  Bad Therapist: A Romance A recent podcast ..and, finally, a television interview Contact Information: www.thepeoplestherapist.com www.aquietroom.com Thanks for Checking Out the Show Notes and for Listening! I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I really hope you enjoyed this episode. I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode.  Get your 2 weeks of free trial and $95 off your first month using this link: http://abbyconnect.com/genwhy  I would really appreciate it if you shared this episode with a friend who could benefit from listening to this particular episode. If there is any topic you'd like us to cover or guest you'd like us to have on the show, you can email me at: karima@genwhylawyer.com Also, please don't forget to subscribe to the GWL Podcast in Apple Podcasts or in Stitcher Radio. That way, every time I prepare a new episode for you, it'll automatically show up in your phone. Once last thing: I would truly appreciate it if you could leave an honest review for The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast in Apple Podcasts. Positive ratings and reviews help boost the visibility of the show and help me in reaching more lawyers.

Welcome our third episode of Ground Truthing, a Westchester Children’s Association podcast where we offer policy insights from the ground up. For the month of March, we are joined by Cheryl Hunter-Grant. Ms. Cheryl Hunter-Grant, is a lifelong child advocate who has worked in the field of Maternal, Child and Family Services for more than 35 years. Cheryl earned a Masters of Social Work degree from Hunter College School of Social Work in New York City, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. Presently she serves as the Executive Director of the Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network and Vice President of Perinatal Programs for the Children’s Health and Research Foundation, the parent company of the Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network. Through advocacy and education, with a life course perspective, the Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network works with its partners to achieve health equity in birth outcomes striving to ensure all babies within the region are born healthy. Again, we thank Cheryl Hunter-Grant for joining us on the latest episode of Ground Truthing. We are eager to work with her and others to find innovative solutions to our largest challenges. For more information about the Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network, visit: www.lhvpn.net Join us next month as we chat with Danny Bernstein, Executive Director of Backyard Sports. We will discuss the importance of sport for play and engaging children in opportunities to step outside their social, cultural and economic environments. Ground Truthing is a Westchester Children's Association production. The show is edited by Eloise Sherrid. Original music is composed by Al Saniuk.

Welcome to episode 29 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Deborah Tolman who speaks to me about her research on adolescent sexuality, the double standards that exist between boys and girls around sexuality and recommendations for parents to help their teenage girls through these challenges.   Deborah L. Tolman is a developmental psychologist and the co-founder of SPARK: Sexualization Protest: Action, Resistance, Knowledge. She is the author of Dilemmas of Desire: Teenage Girls Talk about Sexuality, which was awarded the 2003 Distinguished Book Award from the Association for Women in Psychology. Deborah received her Ed.D from Harvard University in 1992. She is also the former director of the Center for Research on Gender and Sexuality, and professor of human sexuality studies at San Francisco State University. Before relocating to San Francisco, she was a senior research scientist and the director of the Gender and Sexuality Project at the Center for Research on Women at Wellesley College.   Deborah is currently a professor of social welfare and psychology at the Hunter College School of Social Work and the Graduate Center of CUNY. Her research on adolescent sexuality, gender development, gender equity and research methods has been funded by grants from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Ford Foundation, and the Spencer Foundation.   In October 2010, Deborah co-founded SPARK (Sexualization Protest: Action, Resistance, Knowledge), an intergenerational "girl-fueled" movement building organization (with Lyn Mikel Brown) dedicated to challenging the sexualization of girls by engaging girls to be activists and working with partner organizations around the country. SPARK links academia to activism and demonstrates an alternative to the divisive "wave metaphor" regarding feminism.   In this episode, you will hear:   Details on her research on adolescent sexuality The importance of differentiating teens and young adults in the research How the results and language terminology differ between teens and young adults The pressures teen girls and young women face around slut shaming The double standards that exist between boys and girls around sexuality How young women and teens are pressuring themselves to achieve “the perfect image”   The negative connotations that exist when trying to open up feelings around sexuality The implications eating disorders can have on self-image and sexuality Recommendations for parents to help their teenage girls through these challenges   Resources http://sexgenlab.org https://www.facebook.com/sexgenlab http://www.sparkmovement.org

I spoke on my podcast with noted psychotherapist, Will Meyerhofer.  He deals with heavy hitters on Wall Street, the NYC legal world and entertainment professionals.  He pulls no punches. While I have written before on the psychological perils of legal practice and Wall Street (The Death of a Profession: Law's Long, Bitter Descent and Its Tragic Human Toll), there is nothing like speaking with someone who is in the trenches helping people deal with the modern (and misunderstood) strains of the professions.  Will has been there and walks the walk. Will holds a BA, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, a JD from the New York University School of law and a Master of Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work.  Since 2005, he has been operating his private practice, A Quiet Room, offering individual, couples and group psychotherapy from his home, a loft in TriBeCa, in Lower Manhattan. In late 2010 Will released his first book, Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy, an introduction to the concepts and philosophy underlying psychotherapy.  During 2011, Will released a second book, Way Worse Than Being a Dentist – the Lawyer's Quest for Meaning, based on material from his columns on law and psychotherapy from AboveTheLaw.com.  A former associate in the General Practice group at Sullivan & Cromwell LLC, Will is an acknowledged expert on psychotherapy and lawyers, Will writes a regular column for the popular legal website, AboveTheLaw.com, as well as a blog of his own, The People's Therapist, reflecting a psychotherapist's take on the world. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: Tell us a bit about your background . . . How did you go from working at a white shoe law firm in NYC to becoming a psychotherapist? A sizable part of your practice comes from the worlds of NYC lawyers, Wall Street and business.  These are intense people, many of them unique in their own ways.  Are there any universal traits that surround them? Why do they come to you? What are your clients struggling with? How do you discuss vulnerability for these types of clients. Do you have a process to help them open up? Are there times when they never open up? Long hours + “talent” should equal success, which should lead to money, prestige, fame.  What happens when their progress doesn't measure up to their expectation?  How do you help clients who feel inadequate when their numbers don’t measure up to their neighbors? What happens when they feel behind, passed over or a sense of failure? What happens when the numbers and the trappings aren’t enough? Are they trapped by success?  Have they taken on more responsibility at work and at home and built golden cages? Do they feel Impostor syndrome?  I.e. How do they reconcile that luck can be involved with success? Do they belittle their own achievement? Do they have trouble appreciating the forces that are beyond their control? For the client that “feels unhappy” or “lost" and has trouble verbalizing their problems- how do you structure the conversation to get them to tell you their truth (even if they don’t quite know what that is)? The practice of law is far different than what is portrayed in the media (and even in law school).  Do you notice clients that feel cheated or misled by that phenomenon? We know by conjecture the punishing hours involved and the litter of paradoxes and inequities.  What else is it about the practice of law and finance that creates such hurt? What traits in your clients seem to be universal? How do you unwind depression and cognitive distortion issues from chemical issues?  For the uninitiated, does one drive the other? You deal with artists, writers and other creative types, is there anything about their endeavors that makes their problems different?  Is the currency of their self-esteem different from the other professionals?  Is financial hardship measured differently? And does it have more impact? For those that need help,

I spoke on my podcast with noted psychotherapist, Will Meyerhofer.  He deals with heavy hitters on Wall Street, the NYC legal world and entertainment professionals.  He pulls no punches. While I have written before on the psychological perils of legal practice and Wall Street (The Death of a Profession: Law's Long, Bitter Descent and Its Tragic Human Toll), there is nothing like speaking with someone who is in the trenches helping people deal with the modern (and misunderstood) strains of the professions.  Will has been there and walks the walk. Will holds a BA, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, a JD from the New York University School of law and a Master of Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work.  Since 2005, he has been operating his private practice, A Quiet Room, offering individual, couples and group psychotherapy from his home, a loft in TriBeCa, in Lower Manhattan. In late 2010 Will released his first book, Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy, an introduction to the concepts and philosophy underlying psychotherapy.  During 2011, Will released a second book, Way Worse Than Being a Dentist – the Lawyer's Quest for Meaning, based on material from his columns on law and psychotherapy from AboveTheLaw.com.  A former associate in the General Practice group at Sullivan & Cromwell LLC, Will is an acknowledged expert on psychotherapy and lawyers, Will writes a regular column for the popular legal website, AboveTheLaw.com, as well as a blog of his own, The People's Therapist, reflecting a psychotherapist's take on the world. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS: Tell us a bit about your background . . . How did you go from working at a white shoe law firm in NYC to becoming a psychotherapist? A sizable part of your practice comes from the worlds of NYC lawyers, Wall Street and business.  These are intense people, many of them unique in their own ways.  Are there any universal traits that surround them? Why do they come to you? What are your clients struggling with? How do you discuss vulnerability for these types of clients. Do you have a process to help them open up? Are there times when they never open up? Long hours + “talent” should equal success, which should lead to money, prestige, fame.  What happens when their progress doesn't measure up to their expectation?  How do you help clients who feel inadequate when their numbers don’t measure up to their neighbors? What happens when they feel behind, passed over or a sense of failure? What happens when the numbers and the trappings aren’t enough? Are they trapped by success?  Have they taken on more responsibility at work and at home and built golden cages? Do they feel Impostor syndrome?  I.e. How do they reconcile that luck can be involved with success? Do they belittle their own achievement? Do they have trouble appreciating the forces that are beyond their control? For the client that “feels unhappy” or “lost" and has trouble verbalizing their problems- how do you structure the conversation to get them to tell you their truth (even if they don’t quite know what that is)? The practice of law is far different than what is portrayed in the media (and even in law school).  Do you notice clients that feel cheated or misled by that phenomenon? We know by conjecture the punishing hours involved and the litter of paradoxes and inequities.  What else is it about the practice of law and finance that creates such hurt? What traits in your clients seem to be universal? How do you unwind depression and cognitive distortion issues from chemical issues?  For the uninitiated, does one drive the other? You deal with artists, writers and other creative types, is there anything about their endeavors that makes their problems different?  Is the currency of their self-esteem different from the other professionals?  Is financial hardship measured differently? And does it have more impact? For those that need help,

In this week's Jewish Sacred Aging Podcast, Rabbi Address goes on location at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City to interview a long-time colleague, Rabbi Edythe Mencher, who coordinates the Union for Reform Judaism's partnership with the Ruderman Family Foundation for Inclusion of People with Disabilities. Rabbi Edythe Mencher serves as Faculty for Sacred Caring Community and Coordinator of the URJ-Ruderman Family Foundation Partnership for Inclusion of People with Disabilities. Rabbi Mencher writes for Reform Judaism Magazine and presents and consults regularly on issues related to leadership development, disabilities inclusion, spirituality, mental health and family life at congregations, schools and organizations throughout North America. She is also an adjunct faculty member of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion's Interfaith Doctor of Ministry Program in Pastoral Counseling. She has in the past served as Rabbinic Consultant to UJA Federation of New York in developing programming for congregations relating to mental health issues and wellness. Prior to her ordination she was a member of the faculty of New York Hospital's Department of Psychiatry and a therapist at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services. Rabbi Mencher was ordained by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (New York) in 1999. She received certification from the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in 1989 and currently serves on the faculty of the Training Institute. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from Hunter College School of Social Work.

Charter schools have been growing in popularity over the past few years in communities across the country, most notably in New York and Washington, D.C. Advocates say they're the solution to failing inner city schools, while critics argue they're corporatizing public education. We have a lot of questions about charter schools, and on today's Please Explain we'll talk find out how they began, how they're funded, as well as some of successes and failures of the system.  Dr. Michael Fabricant, a professor at the Hunter College School of Social Work and executive officer of the Ph.D. Program in Social Welfare, and Dr. Michelle Fine, a Distinguished Professor of Social Psychology, Women's Studies, and Urban Education at the Graduate Center, CUNY, will join us to talk about charter schools. They’re the authors of Charter Schools and the Corporate Makeover of Public Education: What's at Stake?   

The cost of excluding people is an impoverishment of our world and our character. Rabbi Edyth Mencher takes a look at what holds us back from engaging wholeheartedly with people we think of as “other.” Rabbi Mencher serves as URJ Faculty for Sacred Caring Community and Coordinator of the URJ-Ruderman Family Foundation Initiative for Inclusion of People with Disabilities and is an adjunct faculty member of Hebrew Union College-JIR’s Interfaith Doctor of Ministry Program in Pastoral Counseling. She serves on the Steering Committee of the Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership, created to foster dialogue between psychiatrists and faith leaders. She is the co-author of Resilience of the Soul: Developing Emotional and Spiritual Resilience in Adolescents and Their Families. Ordained by HUC-JIR in 1999, Rabbi Mencher is also a graduate of the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy and of Hunter College School of Social Work

The cost of excluding people is an impoverishment of our world and our character. Rabbi Edyth Mencher takes a look at what holds us back from engaging wholeheartedly with people we think of as “other.” Rabbi Mencher serves as URJ Faculty for Sacred Caring Community and Coordinator of the URJ-Ruderman Family Foundation Initiative for Inclusion of People with Disabilities and is an adjunct faculty member of Hebrew Union College-JIR’s Interfaith Doctor of Ministry Program in Pastoral Counseling. She serves on the Steering Committee of the Mental Health and Faith Community Partnership, created to foster dialogue between psychiatrists and faith leaders. She is the co-author of Resilience of the Soul: Developing Emotional and Spiritual Resilience in Adolescents and Their Families. Ordained by HUC-JIR in 1999, Rabbi Mencher is also a graduate of the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy and of Hunter College School of Social Work

Will Meyerhofer holds a BA, magna cum laude, from Harvard University, a Juris Doctor from the New York University School of law and a Master of Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work. Mr. Meyerhofer is a registered Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. Since 2005, he has been operating his private practice, A Quiet Room, offering individual, couples and group psychotherapy from his home in TriBeCa, in Lower Manhattan.

In a career that spanned over 45 years, Michael Friedman was a direct service provider, an administrator, and a social advocate, working in community and public service positions. In 2010 he retired from his position as Director of The Center for Policy, Advocacy, and Education of The Mental Health Association of New York City, which he founded in 2003. At the time he also retired as Chair of the Geriatric Mental Health Alliance of New York, which he co-founded in 2004, and as the Facilitator of the Veterans’ Mental Health Coalition in NYC, which he co-founded in 2009. He continues teaching Columbia University School of Social Work; and he writes frequently about mental health, aging, and other topics. He blogs on the Huffington Post.Previously Mr. Friedman served as Regional Director (Deputy Commissioner) of the New York State Office of Mental Health, Director of Network Development for The Department of Psychiatry of New York Presbyterian Hospital, Executive Director of The Mental Health Association of Westchester, Director of Operations of The Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services; and Program Director, The Bridge, Inc. In the late 60’s and early 70’s, he taught philosophy at a number of colleges in the NYC area.Mr. Friedman has been extremely active in the community over the years, working with numerous advisory and advocacy groups at the local, state, and federal levels. He is a Past President of the Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies, was Chairman of the Hudson River Planning Advisory Committee of the Office of Mental Health, was Vice-Chairman of the New York City Public Child Fatality Review Committee, served on The National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Planning Panel, was a member of the NYS Geriatric Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Planning Council, and served on the Health Care Policy Advisory Committee for the NYS Governor’s Transition Team in 2006 to mention just a few of his community service activities. Currently, he serves on the Advisory Committee to the NYC Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene.Mr. Friedman has spoken at many professional conferences and published numerous articles, book chapters, and opinion essays. His topics have included geriatric mental health, integration of health and mental health services, mental health policy and finance, health care reform, child mental health, social advocacy, family support, managed care, psychiatric rehabilitation, child welfare, family violence, stigma, creativity, and political philosophy. He is also the co-author of a comic parody of America’s system of psychiatric diagnosis entitled The Diagnostic Manual of Mishegas. His writings can be found at www.MichaelBFriedman.com. Mr. Friedman received his Bachelor's degree from Columbia College, a Master's degree in philosophy from Columbia University, and a Master's in Social Work from the Hunter College School of Social Work.

Ebun L. C. Adelona, PhD, is holistic nurse with a broad range of knowledge in the area of holistic health and vibrational medicine. She has worked with individuals and groups for over 30 years assisting them to achieve their wellness goals, using nutritional counseling, Bach Flower Remedies, Radionics, Reiki, Homeopathy, colon therapy, massage, yoga, rebirthing and coaching /counseling. Quantum Dynamics Transformation Breath is the mainstay of these methods. She has studied A Course in Miracles with Tara Singh and taught the course at the Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development. Ebun Laughing Crow Adelona (Eastern Tsalagi/Tuscarora) is a wise woman who honors her dual ancestral heritage; she has been trained and given permission to practice Native American ceremony, as well as traditional African ceremony and spiritual practices. She is well versed in teaching women’s mysteries and empowering women’s wisdom from the perspective of three cultures. Dr. Adelona has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Columbia University and a M.S. in Psychiatric Nursing from Rutgers’s University. She is trained in Individual, Group and Family Therapy and had a private practice in New York for seventeen years. She has taught at the City University of New York, Teacher’s College Columbia University, Hunter College School of Health Sciences and The College of New Rochelle. She is one of the founding faculty members of the Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development and continues to facilitate workshops with Iyanla Vanzant

MONDAY, August 13, 2012 -- 3:30 pm PST/6:30 pm EST Gabrielle Hamilton is a therapist, Speaker and Huntington's Disease (HD) Activist. Gabrielle became a Certified Social Worker in 1997 and began providing therapy to children and families through a community-based organization known as Safe Space. When her term ended in 1998, she left the Chapter to focus on her new son, Teddy, and her full-time profession. Throughout this time, she continued her volunteer work with The Hereditary Disease Foundation speaking at fundraisers, meetings with scientists, and participating in research studies. In 2008, Gabrielle published a children's book entitled LILCO AND HIS MOMMY and began speaking with children and families in schools about parenting in the face of illness. She has recently opened a private practice providing therapeutic services to children, adults and geriatrics specializing in the management the stress associated with HD and other neurological disorders. Gabrielle's mother, grandmother and aunt were all afflicted with HD and she herself has been diagnosed as gene-positive. She often explores the topic of hope in spite of illness in her talks and since 2010, has served as a panelist on this topic at Long Island's Education Day.   In 1998, her poems about HD were published in the book FACES OF HUNTINGTON'S. Gabrielle graduated from The Hunter College School of Social Work with Honors and received the Goldfein Award for her thesis paper entitled “Positively Testing.” This paper was eventually published in the November/December 1998 edition of FAMILIES IN SOCIETY. Contact: gabyhamilton@hotmail.com

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Author and Christian Consultant www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ!  Guest starring Katie Linn. Katie Linn is the Youth and Programs Coordinator at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City-Metro. She coordinates and supervises many of the peer programs at NAMI, including In Our Own Voice and Six Weeks to Wellness.  She also leads a monthly meeting that provides guidance, support, and resources to the youth advocates working in the nine Family Resource Centers throughout New York City .  In the fall, she is hoping to start a youth support group. She is a recent graduate of Hunter College School of Social Work, where she received her Masters of Social Work with a focus on community organizing and mental health. On this episode, Katie Linn discusses NAMI's In Our Own Voice program, the benefits of the program, its successes and shares her own presenter In Our Own Voice story with the listening audience. This is a show you don't want to miss.

Taboo Talk, a Christian talk show featuring Lady Charmaine Day (Pastor, Author and Christian Consultant www.ladycharmaineday.com). Taboo Talk helps individuals transform their mind, body, and spirit utilizing the principles of Jesus Christ! Guest starring Katie Linn. Katie Linn is the Youth and Programs Coordinator at the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City-Metro. She coordinates and supervises many of the peer programs at NAMI, including In Our Own Voice and Six Weeks to Wellness.  She also leads a monthly meeting that provides guidance, support, and resources to the youth advocates working in the nine Family Resource Centers throughout New York City .  In the fall, she is hoping to start a youth support group. She is a recent graduate of Hunter College School of Social Work, where she received her Masters of Social Work with a focus on community organizing and mental health.

Carmen Ortiz Hendricks joined Yeshiva University Wurzweiler School of Social Work as Associate Dean and Professor in 2005 after being on the faculty of Hunter College School of Social Work of the City University of New York since 1980. A graduate of Wurzweiler’s doctoral program, she currently teaches doctoral courses in Social Work Education and Social Work Administration. Dr. Hendricks is the lead author with Jeanne Finch and Cheryl Franks of Learning to Teach—Teaching to Learn: A Guide to Social Work Field Education by the Council on Social Work Press (2005) which is widely used in Seminars in Field Instruction throughout the U.S. She is co-editor of Intersecting Child Welfare, Substance Abuse and Family Violence: Culturally Competent Approaches with R. Fong, and R. McRoy (2006, Alexandria, VA: CSWE Press). She is principal investigator on the U.S. Children’s Bureau Grant entitled, Child Welfare Traineeship Project Serving Hispanic Families.