Podcasts about Intensive outpatient program

Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Amanda Ross to discuss an organization with treatment programs, including our virtual Intensive Outpatient Program that combine personalized care with peer connection to foster long-term healing.https://www.charliehealth.com/

This episode of Health Matters features special guests Renee Meyer and Molly Frantz with the Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program of Aultman Hospital.   https://www.medshoprx.com/blog/mental-health-intensive-outpatient-program-of-aultman-hospital   

Today we speak with Emily from Charlie Health, a virtual therapeutic program offering intensive outpatient. In 2022 I learned about Charlie Health and their virtual intensive outpatient program for teens and young adults. At first all I could think was "Nah - this is too good to be true". And then I saw it in action and I knew that I needed to share this resource with ya'll. *Charlie Health offers IOP programs that do offer DBT skills groups and support folx w/ emotion regulation struggles, however they are not a fully credentialed DBT program/agency/institute. They teach the skills in skills groups. To refer to Charlie Health:https://outreach.charliehealth.com/referralsTo hear other people's experiences with Charlie Health: https://www.charliehealth.com/reviewsTo learn about outcomes at Charlie Health: https://www.charliehealth.com/intensive-outpatient-iop/outcomesSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.You can find Laurie and Sara on Instagram to follow their day to day lives even further @laurieanned and @saraswellnessway. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts on the show at boldbeautifulborderline.comRegister for our free peer support group at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-super-feelers-club-tickets-145605434775Register for our low-barrier drop-in DBT group at https://www.thewellnesswayllc.comPurchase the Exploring Your Borderline Strengths Journal at https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Your-Borderline-Strengths-Amundson/dp/B0C522Y7QT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGQBWJRE3CFX&keywords=exploring+your+borderline+strengths&qid=1685383771&sprefix=exploring+your+bor%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 If you like the show we would love if you could rate, subscribe and support us on Patreon. Patreon info here: https://www.patreon.com/boldbeautifulborderline?fan_landing=true ...

"Angie Read Doyal is the co-author of Marketing to Gen Z: The Rules for Reaching this Vast—And Very Different—Generation of Influencers, the author of Mental Health Hacks: 10 Easy Hacks to Help Manage Anxiety and Depression, and now her personal story Invisible Scars: Stroke Survival, Recovery, and the Unexpected Mental Health Fallout. Angie considered her life truly blissful. She had an adoring husband, three wonderful teenaged children, and a 25-year ambitious career as a public relations professional. She was active and healthy and about to embark on a mission to travel the world to share her passion and knowledge of marketing to Gen Z. But then life took a horrendous turn. Completely out of the blue, at the age of just 46, Angie had a right-side ischemic stroke that required emergency brain surgery to remove a blood clot. In the blink of an eye, Angie went from a successful career woman and doting mom to an empty shell, terrified for her future and angry at the injustices of her situation. Despite surgery going well, Angie was far from her previous levels of health and well-being. Anxiety and depression had taken over her life. She had lost her vibrant, energetic self, she couldn't work, and she had to depend on her friends and family. Dignity and independence had been replaced with fear and sorrow. Angie was desperate to get back to her normal self but each day, all she could feel was that her body and brain were betraying her, despite having successfully ‘graduated' from intense physical, speech and occupational rehabilitation. Realizing that things were spiraling out of control, Angie agreed to being admitted to an in-patient mental health facility—twice. It took years of dedication, self-discovery, and continuous professional support. Angie completed an Intensive Outpatient Program and learned about simple daily practices that would enable her to manage the symptoms of anxiety and depression. She went through talk therapy and required prescription medication. Her perseverance paid off. Not only was Angie able to return to her career, but she was also in a much better position to support her family, especially when her 22-year-old son had his own mental health crisis. Now, Angie is back, better and bolder! Enjoying the smaller things in life like time with her friends and family, running, weekends on the lake, and any chance to see the Kansas City Chiefs dominate their opponents. Her own experiences have taught Angie that there is still a huge stigma surrounding mental health and her new passion is to share her story, so nobody has to suffer alone." _ ABOUT – Angiereadbooks (scoutgus.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

Join us for a deep dive into a perinatal IOP and what that involves. Today's expert shares helpful information so we can understand the value of this higher level of perinatal support. Roxanne Rosenberg is the co-founder and clinical director of Anchor Perinatal Wellness, the Southeast's only perinatal-specific intensive outpatient program (IOP). She is a member of the new federal Maternal Mental Health Task Force and has volunteered with Postpartum Support International at the local and national levels. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology with honors from Yale University and her master's degree in psychology from Duke University. Roxanne has been supporting pregnant and postpartum people for over 15 years through individual psychotherapy, intensive outpatient programming, birth doula work, and advocacy. Her trainings in perinatal mental health and women's trauma have been available across the country. She is a bilingual Latina mom of two and is a survivor of perinatal loss and trauma.  Show Highlights: What is a perinatal IOP? Reasons why someone might need an IOP Understanding the history of IOPs in the US (first began in Rhode Island in 2000; even now, there are only 32 across the US) IOP resources are available both in-person and virtually. Typical perinatal symptoms that indicate the need for an IOP Barriers to IOP treatment, like insurance limitations (although most insurance will cover it!) Roxanne's role as the facilitator of the support system Promising results in Roxanne's IOP in the last two years Benefits of support in a group setting with a structured program Specific needs and concerns in the IOP environment How to find a perinatal IOP (and housing if you need to go to a different state for care) Anchor Perinatal Wellness supports and accommodates a parent with attachment to their baby by providing childcare. Perinatal IOPs are an underutilized resource because people are unaware of their existence! Roxanne's vision to make these IOPs more available to everyone who needs them The process of starting a perinatal IOP Advice for therapists who want to send their patients for this level of perinatal care Resources: Connect with Roxanne and Anchor Perinatal Wellness: Website, Roxanne's email, Anchor Perinatal's email, Facebook, YouTube, and phone: 919-275-0806 Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to better support people for whom they provide services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental health struggles are more common than you might think - if you've decided you need help, Avisa Recovery is there for you. Call its Toms River center at +1-732-724-0528 or click https://avisarecovery.com/ to learn more. Avisa Recovery City: Toms River Address: 25 West Water Street Website: https://www.avisarecovery.com Phone: +1 732 724 0528 Email: info@avisarecovery.com

Are you using drugs or alcohol to cope with depression and/or anxiety? Is this just making things worse? Get the help you need at Relevance Recovery in New Jersey, (866-245-1497). Reach out to learn more about their supportive Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at https://relevancerecovery.com/mental-health Relevance Behavioral Health City: Freehold Township Address: 61 W Main Street Website https://relevancerecovery.com/ Phone +1 866 245 1497 Email info@hucenters.com

Calusa Recovery (866-939-6292) in Fort Myers is one of the leading holistic mental health rehab clinics in Florida, and they have an intensive outpatient program that represents a significant innovation in anxiety and OCD care. Go to https://calusarecovery.com/ to find out more. Calusa Recovery City: Fort Myers Address: 15611 New Hampshire Ct Website https://www.calusarecovery.com Phone +1-866-798-3232 Email info@calusarecovery.com

Kristina Orlova is the OCD and Anxiety Specialist behind KOR Results private practice. She has been in the mental health field since 2006. She has been specializing in OCD since 2017 and has treated hundreds of people with OCD and co-occuring disorders including Intensive Outpatient Program services for severe OCD. Kristina uses evidence-based therapies, including CBT, ERP, ACT, ICBT, and mindfulness to empower individuals to break free from the cycle of OCD. She is the The OCD Whisperer Podcast Host, and has some transformative resources like the Be OCD Free: ERP Mindset masterclass, Sneaky Rituals masterclass and an ICBT masterclass. www.onlineocdacademy.com

Every year, about 1 in 5 expecting and new parents experience symptoms of depression and/or anxiety. While most new mothers suffer from mood swings within the first few weeks, some pregnant and postpartum parents have intense feelings of sadness, worry, anger, numbness, or self-doubt that persist for months. Unfortunately, services are seriously lacking for parents in the United States, particularly when it comes to postpartum mental health.  Anchor Perinatal Wellness provides unique and specialized mental health programming for pregnant and postpartum people, including a free, walk-in screening clinic, outpatient services and an intensive outpatient program to pregnant and postpartum adults who are struggling with a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMAD).  Anchor was founded by three Latina women who recognized that they shared a passion for expanding mental health services for perinatal people and they opened their program in May of 2022. Today we are joined by two of the founders of Anchor Perinatal, Roxanne Rosenberg, a licensed mental health counselor and Veronica Kemeny, a licensed clinical social worker.  Last week, in part one of our conversation with the Anchor team we dove into a discussion of PMADs, lessons we can learn from other countries, and how PMAD's are showing up differently in minority populations. Today in part 2 of our conversation, we dive into what intensive outpatient services look like for those suffering from PMADs, and explore reproductive justice and the role it is playing in Anchor Perinatal's work. Our discussion today included: An exploration of intensive outpatient programs, how it's different, why it's rare in the US What a day in the life of an Intensive Outpatient Program looks like Reproductive Justice defined The first National Maternal Mental Health Task Force and Anchor's role in it Impact on LGBTQ+ communities of recent legislation Thank you to our sponsor: HER Circle Patreon Resources Mentioned in Episode: MAAME PSI International Anchor Perinatal Wellness Sister Song --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herhealthcollective/support

In this episode, we discuss:Living with ADHD Maya's experience with Adderall Using alcohol & cannabis to manage symptomsPerfectionismThe connection between the menstrual cycle  and ADHD symptomsCycle Tracking, Yoga Therapy & Ayurveda to manage ADHDThe gifts of ADHDYoga Therapy for Addiction RecoveryMaya is a Level Three Optimal State Yoga Therapist & Integrative Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor. She specializes in embodied mental health practices and provides whole-person, compassionate care to individuals with symptoms of trauma, addiction, anxiety, and depression.Maya works as a Yoga Therapist at a virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for adolescents and young adults and sees individual clients virtually through her private practice, Integrated Mind Body Therapy. To connect with Maya and learn more about her work:Website: https://www.integratedmindbodytherapy.com/Instagram: @integratedmindbodytherapy__To join the Sun & Moon Community Membership: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/membership/Follow on IG @sunandmoon.soberliving__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment

Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostEllen Herbert, LCSW - guest expertIs an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) right for your teen? What exactly is an IOP?Our special guest expert this week helps us understand what Intensive Outpatient Programs look like for teens and shares some great information to educate parents about the process.Ellen Herbert is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is currently the Clinical Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program at Queen City Counseling, located in Charlotte, NC. She received her Bachelors in Psychology from Vanderbilt University, her Masters in Social Work from Winthrop University and has been practicing as a clinical social worker ever since. Throughout her career, she has worked primarily with adolescents and has held positions in outpatient therapy, intensive in-home services and partial hospitalizationToday Ellen is here to discuss the ins and outs of IOPs, or intensive outpatient programs. What an IOP is? How is it different from outpatient therapy? How is it different from an inpatient program?What type of issues are addressed by IOP (substance use, eating disorders, etc)? How do these programs take into account developmental stage/age (for example, teenage vs adult)?There are many avenues for support and differing levels of care; how would a parent know what level of care is right for their teen?What benefits can a parent expect to see with an IOP Program for teens? Are there any risks or issues that parents should be mindful of?If you are a parent with a teen that needs support – where do you begin?To learn more about Ellen Herbert  and her services: https://qc-counseling.com For more information and resources -Dr. Tara Egan:Website -Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook - learn more HERE.YouTube - learn more HERE.Instagram - learn more HERE.Edited by Christian Fox

A lot of people who may be struggling with a family member that is in the throes of addiction think the person needs to go get help. But there's this whole system that probably has to be addressed. In this episode, Duane and Dr. Brooke Keels discuss the importance of family therapy in addiction recovery from a systems perspective. Dr. Keels highlights the importance of each family member doing their own individual work to achieve health for the entire system.  With her experience in clinical and leadership roles within the recovery industry for over 15 years, Dr. Keels shares her passion for the process and the positive impact it can have on people's lives. Dr. Brooke Keels holds a Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy. She works to create, implement, and oversee the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Program and Individual and Family Therapy Programs at Lighthouse Recovery, Texas.  Listen in to learn more about the family's role in addiction recovery and how to work towards health and happiness for all. In this episode, you will hear: The importance of family in addiction treatment The power of seeing the system Why family healing is so important What hope looks like in a dysfunctional family The value of validating the reality of the situation Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Lighthouse Recovery Texas NovusMindfulLife.com Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 427 – But a Symptom   Today we have Ian, he is 24, from Baltimore, MD and he has been alcohol free since December 26, 2022.   What are you doing for Memorial Day?  You should join Recovery Elevator in Atlanta! We have an event for Café RE members on Saturday and then Sunday night we have a conference style event that everyone is invited to attend. Information about the Sunday night event can be found here. Café RE members can get more information through the members website if they are interested in the weekend event.   Exact Nature: https://exactnature.com/RE20   [02:15] Thoughts from Paul:   If alcohol isn't the primary problem, and it's a symptom of something else, what does that mean, and what course of action do we take? None of us are able to correct the unrest in our lives when alcohol is present. That's why moderate drinking for the problematic drinker doesn't work either.   For Paul, after he ditched the booze, he recognized that his nervous system needed healing and found that nature was a great help with addressing that. Everyone is different and their sources of unrest that need addressing will be different but first, the alcohol needs to go and then the healing can begin. We get one life, and your addiction is about to springboard you towards your authentic self – if you are willing. You may be asking yourself “am I willing?”…If you are listening to this podcast, the answer is yes.   Better Help:  www.betterhelp.com/elevator - 10% off your first month. #sponsored   [10:47] Paul introduces Ian:   Ian took his last drink on Christmas Day of 2022. He lives in Baltimore and is a recent college grad. In his free time, he fosters senior dogs and plays music. He finds taking care of animals at the end of their lives to be very rewarding and helpful in his recovery.   Ian wasn't exposed to alcohol until he was in college. He was in his junior year when he started drinking and smoking pot. He had roommates that were drinking like he was at parties and on the weekends, but Ian was starting to be sneaky and would purchase his own alcohol separate from the alcohol that was present in the house and didn't want anyone to know how much he was actually drinking. The blackouts started becoming more and more frequent.   When he was 20, he started planning his entire days around drinking and smoking. Work and school became minor activities and drinking was priority. Throughout all of this Ian was still successful so he didn't see his drinking as a problem.   Early 2020 Ian experienced withdrawal for the first time and it scared him. He initially didn't realize what it was and was scared he was going to die. For the first time, he acknowledged his drinking had become an issue.   After several trips to the ER, he ended up speaking with a peer counselor who helped him get involved with an Intensive Outpatient Program. Ian was able to get sober for two months but was ashamed of what he was doing and ended up leaving. He relapsed and had a bad Christmas with his family. He has learned that it is more embarrassing to have a drinking problem than it is to work on getting sober.   Ian says being transparent with people was the game changer for him. Letting everyone know that he is sober helps him stay accountable.   Being a young person in sobriety can feel a little lonely Ian says. Our culture normalizes drinking in our twenties and it's hard to connect with others in recovery because most people are older. In spite of the feelings of missing out or “why me” thinking, Ian knows that this is the right choice for him.   Ian is looking forward to achieving newfound career goals, being a better dog dad and someday having a family. He is excited to fully find his confidence and be the best version of himself he can possibly be.   Cafe RE  Use the promo code OPPORTUNITY to waive the set-up fee. Recovery Elevator YouTube Sobriety Tracker iTunes    Recovery Elevator We took the elevator down; we have to take the stairs back up I love you guys And don't forget that we definitely can do this

Over the last several years, Dr. Puder has worked as the medical director for Loma Linda University Health's MEND program, a hospital-based intensive outpatient program (IOP) and partial program that works with patients who have chronic illness and their families. Jesse has been a lead therapist instrumental to the program's success and Brian Distelberg oversees the MEND program and acts as the Director of Research for the program. During this episode, they come together to discuss the MEND program.  Link to blog here.

In this recovery, there are many miracles. We have the choice to either to embrace the miracles and take part in them, or step around and deny them. As we open our hearts to our recovery and let it guide and teach us, we receive many gifts. We develop compassion for ourselves and others, we create a healthier relationship with our mind, body, and spirit, we free ourselves from the oppression of self-hatred and limited self-perceptions, and most simply, we learn to love ourselves. https://www.laureleeroark.com/Whitney Walker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and Spirituality. She also works as a recovery coach and spiritual guide. Whitney opened a private practice in the California Bay Area where she sees clients, couples, and families. She worked for several years  prior in clinic/community settings with extensive recovery experience including acting as the Clinical Manager of Wellness Retreat Recovery Center's  Intensive Outpatient Program. Whitney incorporates spiritual concepts into her work including the return of the Divine Feminine to our world and moving from a place of Fear to Love; releasing self-destruction and rejection to embrace unconditional self love and acceptance. These ideas form the concept of Women Waken, her website and passion project. Whitney created The Women Waken Podcast; A Holistic Guide to Wellness and Abundant Self-Love along with an accompanying Youtube channel, please check it out! YouTube:  https://youtube.com/channel/UCqyxriSmwfLueB3fn-FthWwApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-women-waken-podcast/id1580972247?itsct=podcast_box_badge&itscg=30200&ls=1Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/7BHbXG9uSqxaBz5XrWNJ8z Website: www.womenwaken.com IG: @womenwaken ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Gabrielle Burton. Gabrielle Burton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from Bethel University where she obtained her Bachelors degree in communications and a minor in leadership. She took a year off to serve in Los Angeles at a shelter for women who were survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. She has worked in a variety of clinical therapeutic settings from St. Jude's Ranch for Children serving teens in the foster care system, to working in a K-8 charter school as a clinician onsite, to an Intensive Outpatient Program at Loma Linda Hospital where she worked with teens with chronic illnesses. She has also facilitated therapeutic retreats in Utah with Evoke Therapy Programs where attendees process through childhood trauma through psychodramas. Gabrielle is creative at heart and uses various art mediums with her clients from music, drawing to movement. Gabrielle has put on a performing arts camp for middle and high school kids where she was able to combine her love for the arts and mental health. Gabrielle refers to herself as a “Gold Digger” as she believes everyone has wealth and value and won't stop until her clients discover the hidden treasures they possess within. Gabrielle hosted a show online called, “The Wealthiness of Healthiness Show” where she covered topics from anxiety, depression to how to build healthier relationships. She has spoken at several conferences, hosts workshops, creates educational content on social media about mental health and currently has a podcast called “Therapist Off Duty” where she has candid conversations with other therapists as they take off the clinical hat to discuss their own mental health, passions and dreams. In this episode we discuss mental health advocacy, counselling, the arts, self-care, boundaries and de-stigmatizing mental health. Website - https://www.gabriellemburton.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/gabriellemburton TikTok - @gabriellemoniqueburton "What motivated me honestly was my own family background" - 00:03:12 "Communication is probably the biggest thing that bring people to therapy" - 00:31:52 "The world needs the gifts that you have inside of you" - 00:56:41 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Gabrielle Burton. Gabrielle Burton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She graduated from Bethel University where she obtained her Bachelors degree in communications and a minor in leadership. She took a year off to serve in Los Angeles at a shelter for women who were survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. She has worked in a variety of clinical therapeutic settings from St. Jude's Ranch for Children serving teens in the foster care system, to working in a K-8 charter school as a clinician onsite, to an Intensive Outpatient Program at Loma Linda Hospital where she worked with teens with chronic illnesses. She has also facilitated therapeutic retreats in Utah with Evoke Therapy Programs where attendees process through childhood trauma through psychodramas. Gabrielle is creative at heart and uses various art mediums with her clients from music, drawing to movement. Gabrielle has put on a performing arts camp for middle and high school kids where she was able to combine her love for the arts and mental health. Gabrielle refers to herself as a “Gold Digger” as she believes everyone has wealth and value and won't stop until her clients discover the hidden treasures they possess within. Gabrielle hosted a show online called, “The Wealthiness of Healthiness Show” where she covered topics from anxiety, depression to how to build healthier relationships. She has spoken at several conferences, hosts workshops, creates educational content on social media about mental health and currently has a podcast called “Therapist Off Duty” where she has candid conversations with other therapists as they take off the clinical hat to discuss their own mental health, passions and dreams. In this episode we discuss mental health advocacy, counselling, the arts, self-care, boundaries and de-stigmatizing mental health. Website - https://www.gabriellemburton.com/ IG - http://www.instagram.com/gabriellemburton TikTok - @gabriellemoniqueburton "What motivated me honestly was my own family background" - 00:03:12 "Communication is probably the biggest thing that bring people to therapy" - 00:31:52 "The world needs the gifts that you have inside of you" - 00:56:41 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.

Like most addicts, Brian started drinking and smoking pot during high school. Brian found relief from being a tense kid in drugs and alcohol. After years of abuse, things got worse when opioids were introduced into his life. He is now Program for a local Intensive Outpatient Program in Woodstock, GA. The mystic journey gets

Amy LeClair grew up as a Junior Olympic Gymnast. At 11 she had her first interaction with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder while on a trip with her class. Suddenly she was bombarded by intrusive thoughts that made her wonder if she would hurt them even though she had no desire to do so. She was able to find tools to help with her OCD until Amy went to college. As a Division 1 gymnast at San Jose State, she experienced extreme verbal and emotional abuse from her coaches and was sexually assaulted by her head trainer. The trauma from that was buried, but came out in the form of anxiety which she treated with copious amounts of Ativan, eventually becoming addicted while pregnant with her daughter. Amy experienced a severe depressive episode just before giving birth and delivered her child while hospitalized on a psych hold. Things had hit a complete bottom and she eventually sought help in the form of an Intensive Outpatient Program that led to an OCD recovery program that changed her life. After finally finding help that worked, she went on to participate in an FBI investigation of San Jose State and entered into litigation against the Cal State University system eventually reaching a settlement agreement this past July. Amy now publicly advocates for athlete safety while focusing on the adverse effects of verbal abuse and sexual assault on mental health. Currently, she works with a nonprofit advocacy association who has assisted over a dozen states in adopting laws to protect the basic freedoms and protections of NCAA athletes.Episode ResourcesNOCD | treatmyocd.comConnect with AmyInstagram | @amyleclair_Connect with The Courage to ChangePodcast Website | lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcastPodcast Instagram | @couragetochange_podcastYouTube | The Courage to Change PodcastTikTok | @ashleyloebblassingamePodcast Email | podcast@lionrock.lifePodcast Facebook | @thecouragetochangepodcastLionrock ResourcesLionrock Life Mobile App | lionrock.life/mobile-appSupport Group Meeting Schedule | lionrock.life/meetings

If being a parent as well as a carer and confidante is taking its toll on you, reach out to Decade2Connect for therapy solutions that include the whole family. More details at https://decade2connect.org/intensive-outpatient-program-colorado

Emory Health Care Veterans Program treats conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), military sexual trauma (MST), anxiety, and depression related to military service. Treatment is free and confidential for eligible post-9/11 veterans and service members living anywhere in the United States regardless of discharge status, deployment history, or length of service. Both our traditional outpatient treatment as well as our two-week Intensive Outpatient Program are offered in person at our clinic or via telehealth in eligible states. 

LifeStance Health provider Bryan Manning breaks down intensive outpatient therapy. Considered a higher level of care than individual therapy, an intensive outpatient program helps clients feel less alone and breaks down the stigma of mental illness. Learn more about Intensive Outpatient Therapy Learn more about Lifestance Health: Lifestance.com Follow LifeStance Health:  Instagram Facebook LinkedIn  

This week's guest, Beck Gee-Cohen is the Director of LGBTQIA+ Programming at Visions Teen in Malibu, California. Beck is a master's level clinician and has worked in the mental health and substance use field for over ten years in various capacities (including supervisor of Pride Institute's Intensive Outpatient Program.) He talks about the unique challenges queer adolescents face today and how awesome Gen-Z is. 

Get help conquering your addictions without losing your job or leaving your family. Utah Addiction Centers (801-766-2233) has a new Intensive Outpatient Program that can help you to recover, without having to spend weeks or months in a rehab facility. Visit https://utahaddictioncenters.com (https://utahaddictioncenters.com) to learn more.

Today we're talking to two incredible women doing essential work in the addiction, recovery, and intervention space.Today we're talking to two incredible women doing essential work in the addiction, recovery, and intervention space.Kristina Wandzilak, CAS, CIP, is the founder and president of Full Circle Recovery Center and has been a leader in the addictions industry since 1995. Kristina is highly respected and renowned for her compassionate and effective work. She is credited with helping thousands of addicts and their families through her work as an international interventionist, author, and television expert. In recovery herself since 1993, Kristina brings a very personal understanding of addiction and recovery. Kristina is featured on the ground-breaking series Intervention: Codependent on LMN and A and E, following her intervention work with addicted couples.Anika Cooper founded Simply Grace in 2011. By 2013, Simply Grace had taken shape as a nonprofit sober living home designed for women. In a span of fewer than ten years, the organization grew to seven locations across the Lone Star State offering sober living and an Intensive Outpatient Program, all with 12 Step Program roots. Today, the organization has changed the lives of thousands of women.Listen as we discuss the divine intervention that brought these women together, the ongoing journey of recovery, and the critical moment that an intervention can be, for family and drug users alike.

https://www.worldsbest.rehab/the-hills-treatment-center/   https://www.worldsbest.rehab/es/the-hills-treatment-center/   The Hills Treatment Center: Independent Rehab Review The Hills Treatment Center is a five-star luxury drug and alcohol rehab facility located in West Hollywood. The rehab center combines 12-step recovery strategies with individual and group therapy sessions to provide the ultimate recovery treatment program to clients. The West Hollywood center also offers detox allowing clients to cleanse their system before entering the program.  The Hills Treatment Center was founded in 2009 and has been overseen by Dr Howard C. Samuels. An expert in drug and alcohol addiction, Samuels is a licensed therapist with a clinical psychology doctorate. He founded the Hills Treatment Center to help others fight the dangers of addiction and co-occurring disorders. He currently serves as the rehab's CEO. Samuels had drug and alcohol issues of his own that made headlines in the 1960s and 1970s. Now, he uses the knowledge he has gained from fighting addiction to help others.  You will have a fully customized rehab program based on your needs at the Hills. The treatment center has worked with a number of high-profile celebrity clients over the years and continues to cater to wealthy individuals. Clients have entered the Hills Treatment Center's rehab program for a range of issues including drug and alcohol addiction, dual diagnosis, and eating disorders. The center provides medical detox, outpatient treatments, and residential rehab. The Hills Treatment Center offers an aftercare program to help you stay clean and sober once leaving.  What is a day like at the Hills Treatment Center? You begin your day at the Hills Treatment Center at 7:30 am with meditation. Meditation is completed daily giving you the chance to check in with yourself. Breakfast follows meditation before classes, meetings, and individual and group therapy.  The day is filled with activities all designed around your recovery courtesy of the customized plan created by yourself and the center's staff. At night, you can attend AA meetings. There is a 12-step program available, but it is not mandatory. The center makes it possible for you to select your own classes to attend. This gives you some form of independence and a chance to engage in your interests.  The residential treatment program is 30 days, but can be extended. The Hills Treatment Center uses evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and more. There are programs specifically designed for women, young adults, LGBTQ residents, and men.  Clients seeking outpatient care are able to access the Hills Treatment Center's Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, and general outpatient treatment program. Each provides multiple sessions per week. The Hills Treatment Center Accommodation The treatment center is secluded and located in the hills of West Hollywood. Its location gives you the chance to enjoy a home away from home. You will be able to enjoy some anonymity as many of the rehab's celebrity clients have over the years.  The rehab is made up of three luxury homes constructed to resemble French country houses. The complex is gated, keeping prying eyes and unwanted people away. The facilities are co-ed, giving clients the chance to speak with the opposite sex. You won't have restrictions in the same way that other rehabs impose on clients.  You will find 21 bedrooms at the luxury rehab. Clients have the choice of shared or private bedrooms. One of the most luxurious aspects of the rehab is its cottage. The cottage has three bedrooms and gives clients the chance to live in luxury while detoxing away from the rest of the center's population. Clients who book the three-bedroom cottage also have a private doctor provided allowing them to detox with supervision.  You can use your electronics device onsite and make use of WIFI. There is a recreation room for clients to relax together. A gourmet chef is on hand preparing healthy meals. You will eat like a king at the Hills Treatment Center. Lobster, tenderloins, and fresh produce are all on the menu. The chef caters to each client's dietary needs. No matter if you are vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free, you will be served delicious, healthy meals each day.  The Hills Treatment Center Privacy Clients have complete privacy at the Hills Treatment Center. It has been the choice of many wealthy clients for rehab since 2009 thanks to the gated, three house complex. The center's location in the Hollywood Hills gives clients the chance to get away from the environment that created the issues at hand.  One of the world's best rehabs The Hills Treatment Center is a one-of-a-kind rehab center giving you the chance to receive five-star treatment in a resort-style facility. The treatment programs are personalized to fit each client's needs. There is a range of treatment options from CBT to 12-steps. You will also find a family program and co-occurring disorder treatment available.  The Hills Treatment Center Modalities Evidence-based therapies are used at the Hills Treatment Center to help clients get the freedom they need from drugs, alcohol, co-occurring disorders, and much more. You will have the choice of a variety of therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and more. You can select rehab programs specifically designed for your needs.  The Hills Treatment Center Setting The Hills Treatment Center is a combination of three gorgeous French countryside-style homes located in the lush West Hollywood Hills. You will have an exclusive stay at one of the most luxurious rehabs in California.  The Hills Treatment Center Cost The usual residential stay at the Hills Treatment Center is 30 days. You can extend your stay to 60 or 90 days if needed. The cost of a stay at the rehab center costs between $40,000 and $50,000 a month.  The Hills Treatment Center Accommodation Up to 21 clients can stay onsite at one time at the Hills. You will find luxurious accommodations in shared or private bedrooms. There is also a private cottage allowing clients to book the entire three-bedroom house. It comes with a private doctor to help clients through detox. There is a chef onsite preparing meals daily to each client's dietary needs.   For more Rehabs in California Press Here: Rehabs in California If you or a loved one is struggling, Worlds Best Rehab Magazine has lots of helpful information: Worlds Best Rehab

Substance misuse is difficult to tackle on one's own. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Southern New Hampshire Health allows patients to attend sessions and receive treatment while still living at home and working in the community.Lisa Madden, Associate Vice President of Behavioral Health, discusses how IOP works, which patients find greatest success with the program, and what happens when the program is completed.

When is it appropriate for someone who engages in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) to be admitted to an acute psychiatric inpatient program? And how realistic is it to expect no self-injury or self-harm to occur at all while in the hospital? How should hospital staff respond and intervene when someone engages in self-injury while on an inpatient unit? In this episode, Dr. Jason Washburn addresses these questions and discusses how hospital staff can foster empathy and compassion for individuals who self-injure while respecting their autonomy and also keeping them safe.Learn more about Dr. Washburn and his work here. Below are links to some of his work, including his books as editor and new research. To learn more about AMITA Health and its treatment for self-injury, click here. Washburn, J. J. (2014). Self-injury: Simple answers to complex questions. Hoffman Estates, IL: Alexian Brothers Press.Washburn, J. J. (2019). Nonsuicidal self-injury: Advances in research and practice . New York: Routledge.Slesinger, N. C., Hayes, N. A., & Washburn, J. J. (2021). Understanding predictors of change in a day treatment setting for non-suicidal self-injury. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research, and Practice, 94, 517–535.Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS).The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their "Top 15 Clinical Psychology Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021" and by Welp Magazine in their "20 Best Injury Podcasts of 2021."

"We do whatever it takes to strengthen and advocate for children, families, and adults to realize their hopes, behavior, health, and well being"- Faith JacksonIn this episode, our featured voice is the Transitional Housing Program Supervisor of Uplift Family Services Faith Jackson. The focus of this week’s show is on how the covid-19 pandemic is impacting our youth and the nonprofit organizations that provide support services to help youth through this crisis.To find out more about Uplift Family Services and to support Foster Youth with gift cards and donating suitcases as well as their other programs go to up lift fs dot org  For more insights into how our youth are being impacted by the pandemic and how our nonprofits are supporting our youth through the pandemic please listen to our interview with the Executive Director of the Huckleberry Youth Programs Doug Styles, in Episode 19, Charles Lerner the Executive Director and Demaree Miller the Program Manager of At the Crossroads in episode 29 along with the Chief Program Officer Justine Underhill and the Director of Advancement Gregg Biggs from Edgewood Center for Children and Families in episode 54 

Laura Van Prooyen's collections of poetry are Frances of the Wider Field (Lily Poetry Review Books 2021), Our House Was on Fire, nominated by Philip Levine, awarded the McGovern Prize (Ashland Poetry Press 2015), and Inkblot and Altar (Pecan Grove Press 2006). She is also co-author, with Gretchen Bernabei, of Text Structures from Poetry—a book of writing lessons for grades 4-12 (Corwin Literacy 2020). Laura has over 20 years experience teaching poetry and writing in a variety of academic settings including: Dominican University, Henry Ford Academy: The Alameda School for Art + Design, Chicago Public Schools, Del Valle High School, and University of Illinois at Chicago. She also facilitated therapeutic writing sessions for soldiers with PTSD in an Intensive Outpatient Program for three years at Brook Army Medical Center. Having been raised in a tight-knit Dutch community just outside of Chicago, Van Prooyen now lives in San Antonio, TX. She earned a B.A. at Purdue University, an M.A. at The University of Illinois at Chicago, and an M.F.A. in Poetry at Warren Wilson College. Laura serves as the Managing Editor of The Cortland Review and teaches in the Low-Residency Creative Writing MFA Program at Miami University in Ohio. She is launching Next Page Press, with the first title to be released late 2021.https://lauravanprooyen.com/ Host, Kelly Fordon, latest book is a short story collection called I Have the Answer (Wayne State University Press, 2020). Her novel-in-stories, Garden for the Blind, (WSUP, 2015) is a 2016 Michigan Notable Book, a 2016 Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Finalist, a Midwest Book Award Finalist, Eric Hoffer Finalist, and an IPPY Awards Bronze Medalist in the short story category. Her first full-length poetry collection, Goodbye Toothless House, (Kattywompus Press, 2019) was chosen as an Eyelands International Prize Finalist and an Eric Hoffer Finalist for poetry and was adapted into a play by Robin Martin, which was produced in Michigan in 2019, and published in The Kenyon Review Online. She is also the author of three poetry chapbooks. On the Street Where We Live won the 2012 Standing Rock Chapbook Award and the latest one, The Witness, won the 2016 Eric Hoffer Award for the Chapbook and was shortlisted for the Grand Prize. Her work has been published widely in literary journals and has received a Best of the Net Award, as well as Pushcart Prize nominations in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. She teaches at Springfed Arts and The InsideOut Literary Arts Project in Detroit, as well as online, where she also runs a monthly poetry and fiction blog. www.kellyfordon.com

Hello and welcome to Difficult Conversations -Lessons I Learned as an ICU Physician with Dr. Anthony Orsini. Today I have two great guests to talk about something that affects all of us: drug and alcohol addiction among healthcare providers such as doctors and nurses. We all know it exists, but it's something no one  ever wants to talk about.  Today, I have Steven Wolt, CEO and Co-Founder of Veritus, whose personal journey as an executive in corporate America with a substance use disorder and his story of recovery is the reason he created Veritus. I also have Dr. Michel Sucher, Chief Medical Advisor of Veritus, who has been practicing addiction medicine for over 30 years and regarded nationally as a pioneer and foremost industry expert in alcohol and drug monitoring and after care programs.  Veritus offers virtual substance abuse and trauma treatment programs exclusively for licensed medical professionals. Keep listening to hear more about the incredible things they are doing to help with this problem. As always, Dr. Orsini keeps his promise about two things, that you will feel inspired, and you will have learned valuable lessons to be a better and more compassionate communicator.Steven shares his journey with drug addiction, his recovery, and how he became the CEO of Veritus. Dr. Sucher explains how prevalent addiction is among physicians and nurses, and the recent spike in physician burnout, suicide, and depression due to COVID. We find out  why doctors and nurses start getting addicted to drugs.  Many doctors find it helps with their emotional pain.  We also  learn why the Veritus approach works and how they help people by supporting and encouraging them to get help early. Dr. Sucher educates  explains the laws that protect doctors from losing privileges. Steven tells us why he would not use the resources provided by his  employers when he was going through his addiction, and about the uphill battle that goes on right now with people that are suffering and needing treatment. Steven shares his advice on having that first conversation with someone after realizing you have a problem, being in denial, and saying, “Me too.” Dr. Sucher explains what he tells the people that think they are Superman and stresses how Veritus tries to get early recognition, early intervention, and early treatment to prevent consequences. Steven explains how Veritus does virtual treatments and the encouraging data that came out recently showing how it compares to in-person treatment, and Dr Sucher shares one other amazing finding about tele-health. Steven walks us through the process from making  the first call to Veritus saying you need help, and he explains the program they offer called the Intensive Outpatient Program.  If you enjoyed this podcast, please hit the subscribe button, and download all the previous episodes to find out more about what we do and how we teach communication. Host: Dr. Anthony OrsiniGuests:Steven WoltDr. Michel SucherFor More Information:The Orsini WayThe Orsini Way-FacebookThe Orsini Way-LinkedinThe Orsini Way-InstagramThe Orsini Way-TwitterIt’s All In The Delivery: Improving Healthcare Starting With A Single Conversation by Dr. Anthony OrsiniResources Mentioned:Veritus SolutionsVeritus Linkedin

This interview features interview with Scott Kiloby. A mentor and inspiration within Bronte's journey. We discuss isolation, rejection, trauma , awareness, practices and presence. Scott is the co-founder of the Kiloby Center for Recovery, the first addiction, anxiety, depression and trauma Intensive Outpatient Program to focus primarily on mindfulness. Scott Kiloby is a noted author and international speaker on the subject of freedom through non-dual recognition. He is the author of seven books and has traveled the world extensively giving lectures, workshops and intensives on spiritual awakening and the healing of addiction, anxiety, depression and trauma. He is a California Registered Addiction Specialist. He is the co-developer of a new model of addiction recovery that is based on inquiry and unconditional love. Scott is also the founder of two mindfulness/inquiry training programs: Living Inquiries Community, a training program and group of trained facilitators who work with people in over 12 different countries, and the Kiloby Inquiries (KI) training program which focuses on the new and latest developments in Scott's work. To find out more about Scott you can find details via www.kiloby.com and https://www.facebook.com/kiloby To connect further with Bronte feel free to visit www.brontespicer.com

Every coping skill is valid until it starts hurting you. If it's not affecting you negatively, then you're fine. But what if it is affecting you negatively? What if the same method you are using to cope with is the same factor hurting you and affecting you negatively? Erin Frame talks with Ren Caldwell, a Digital Marketing guru who is also Erin's Digital Marketing guru. They talk about alcohol addiction, coping mechanisms, and Ren's inspiring journey to becoming alcohol-free. Being Alcohol-Free [2:02] Ren has been alcohol free for 14 months, and she actually started her journey towards the end of 2018. [2:59] Back in the 90s, when Ren was still in high school, everybody in her peer hung out with partied almost every weekend and sometimes during the week. [3:30] Ren says that when you're young, partying hard is expected. It doesn't seem out of place necessarily though it may for others, but everyone you're seeing is doing it. You're more able to get over the hangovers or not get hangovers. And as you get older, it gets a little different. Changing the Habit [4:24] Ren decided that she should probably make a change because she lost a close friend and believes that alcohol had something to do with the health issues his friend ran into. [5:05] Ren needed to make some changes which she finds not easy to do. She contacted the health care system and entered a program called Intensive Outpatient Program. She says that there comes a time where we can party like rock stars, but we can't recover like them anymore. [5:58] When Ren first started going into rehab, she realized that she didn't have a life without alcohol. They told her that she has to cope in other ways. Mental Health in today's society [6:53] Mental health is much more accepted now. Therapists, in general, are talking about your problems, and being open is more acceptable now for the younger generation than it ever was. [7:38] Ren says that a regular theraphy that anyone can get even if your insurance doesn't provide you access to an Outpatient Treatment Group. It's called CBT which stands for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and DBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, a subset of CBT. [8:13] CBT and DBT is basically one-on-one talk therapy with a mental health psychologist When you're angry, confronted, or just feeling an emotion, you need to process it and think about it. Ren says that when we begin to live a life where alcohol is our coping skill, we don't even do that. We just skip what we feel about emotion. We're just going to drink because we don't want to think about it, which doesn't seem to help anything. Peace of Mind [26:45] Ren says that eventually, you feel comfortable with yourself in your own skin. She wouldn't have thought that she would ever feel that way. She always felt that she needed something. She realized that it's so nice to have peace of mind. Learn more about Ren Caldwell on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rengoddess/ Follow Ren on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rengoddess/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/RensWebs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rengoddess Website: https://www.renswebs.com/

It is Impossible To love others,if we don't Love others. Rashan LadyFire Jones gives knowledge of why self love is crucial if you are going to serve others effortlessly, genuinely and effectively. Rashan Jones, MSN, PMHNP-BC is the founder of Complete Dimensions Behavioral Health Corp. A mental health outpatient service center geared to provide Intensive Outpatient Program and therapy with focus on substance abuse and mental health. The Corp is to provide access of a layer of services to the community, promote mental health wellness, and overall wellbeing. Rashan received her educational merit from Florida Community College of Jacksonville, University of Central Florida, and Maryville University. For her exceptional performance in academia, she is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Before devoting fulltime work to Complete Dimensions Behavioral Health Corp., Rashan provided care as a psychiatric professional to the North Florida and Central Florida regions for 13 years. She worked with prominent facilities such as Colonial Management, River Region Human Services, Florida Hospital, Orlando VA, and University Behavioral Center. She actively participates in her community by volunteering at Images of Glory and Grace Medical Home. She also participates in the annual NAMI walk in Orlando, FL. She is engaged in her community through various other business organizations. Rashan is a serial entrepreneur owning a mental health clinic with a supplement line, a financial services business, a real estate business, and co- owner to a COVID-19 disinfecting company. Rashan provides her vast business savvy knowledge to aspiring business owners and current business owners. Rashan is compassionate about her work and the community that she serves. Connect with Rashan Jones: Facebook: @LadyFire Jones Visit www.completedimensions.org Behavioral Health in Miami, Florida Complete Dimensions Behavioral Health is a provider of multidisciplinary behavioral health services serving all of Florida. For inquiries, call us! www.completedimensions.org If loving yourself is right, then not loving yourself is wrong

Welcome back! Today we dive into our part two episode with our very own Christopher Buenrostro. Chris is our go to guy for delivering treatment outside of a residential setting. Chris is the perfect example of the heroes journey, and runs our Intensive Outpatient Program. Chris and the gang discuss everything "virtual" and what intensive outpatient treatment looks like. Now that may sound boring to some, but we promise to deliver quality on this episode. Don't forget to tune in next week for part two! Happy listening.  Enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the show.    Make sure to follow us on social - @elevateaddictionservices @angie.at.elevate  You can find us on the web -www.elevaterehab.org With these current times, if you know anyone or are struggling with mental health/addiction yourself please reach out. There is help and there is hope, and there are solutions to these problems. Speak to our registration counselors at 831-740-8298   You don't ever want to miss a podcast, so make sure you subscribe here!

Welcome back! Today we dive into a two-part episode with our very own Christopher Buenrostro. Chris is our go to guy for delivering treatment outside of a residential setting. Chris is the perfect example of the heroes journey, and runs our Intensive Outpatient Program. Chris and the gang discuss everything "virtual" and what intensive outpatient treatment looks like. Now that may sound boring to some, but we promise to deliver quality on this episode. Don't forget to tune in next week for part two! Happy listening.  Enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the show.    Make sure to follow us on social - @elevateaddictionservices @angie.at.elevate  You can find us on the web -www.elevaterehab.org With these current times, if you know anyone or are struggling with mental health/addiction yourself please reach out. There is help and there is hope, and there are solutions to these problems. Speak to our registration counselors at 831-740-8298   You don't ever want to miss a podcast, so make sure you subscribe here!

David Proctor is an elite athlete who attended Boston University from 2004-2009 where he was a member of the Track & Field and Cross-Country teams. During his time with the Terriers, David set three individual, school, and New England records, and was a member of three record-breaking relay teams. He was also the first collegiate athlete in New England to run a sub-4-minute mile, set multiple conference records, and was named Conference MVP and the NCAA Eastern Athlete of the Year. David competed in four consecutive Olympic Trials, continues to represent England and Great Britain at the European and World level, and lives in Manchester, UK. Dr. Paula Quatromoni is an Associate Professor of Nutrition at Boston University and a Registered Dietitian with clinical expertise in sports nutrition and eating disorders. In 2004, she pioneered the sports nutrition consult service for student athletes at Boston University. She's engaged in research on eating disorders treatment and prevention and is published widely. In 2015, she joined Walden Behavioral Care as a Senior Consultant where she led the creation of the GOALS Program, an Intensive Outpatient Program that treats competitive athletes with eating disorders. Dr. Quatromoni earned both B.S. and M.S. degrees in Nutrition from the University of Maine and a Doctorate in Epidemiology from the BU School of Public Health. Learn more about Paula's story on the Strong Runner Chicks podcast. In this episode we discuss: --David's story --Mindset/characteristics that predisposes someone to an eating disorder --RED-S diagram --Gaps in research --Importance of eating disorder screening and detection tools --"Mary Cain Launches a New Me Too Movement-for Sports" article by Paula Quotes: --“If you're seen to be experiencing an [eating disorder]...you're behaving as a woman. As if that is something to be ashamed of, as if that's a shameful way to live your life. It was seen as a women's problem.” -David Proctor --“Are we waiting for someone to die before we act on this? Eating disorder research is woefully underfunded compared to other public health problems. We need to step up the research, we need to get more papers into the literature….we cannot continue to let it be something that people whisper about it.” -Paula Quatromoni Follow Social Sport: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter *The RED-S/eating disorder series is sponsored by FEM Protein Powder. You can follow FEM Protein Powder on Instagram @femproteinpowder and you can order online at femproteinpowder.com. Use promo code SOCIALSPORT at checkout to receive 10% off your order. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialsport/support

Rennie Shuler-McKinney, MS, LCP, has dedicated her professional career to serving others and focusing on those struggling with depression and suicidal behavior. In her current role as Clinical Director of Behavioral Health Services at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, she leads multiple teams on the inpatient acute care psychiatric unit, the Intensive Outpatient Program and the 24-hour Behavioral Health Assessment Center. She has also spent more than 20 years in private practice, providing therapy to adolescents and their families. Rennie is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, receiving her Master of Science Degree in Psychology and her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from Pittsburg State University. Rennie currently serves as the Chair of the Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition, is on the Board of Heartland Regional Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center and is the past chair of the Kansas Hospital Association’s Behavioral Health Task Force. Join Dr. Michelle and Rennie as they talk about: What help and therapeutic treatments are available in Kansas City if you are anxious, depressed, or have suicidal thoughts. Why some people struggle with being kind more than others and how we can better understand why. Why we’re more likely to be kind when we witness others doing it too. Mental health statistics from June 2020 and the fatigue people are now feeling into the end of the year. Why it’s so important for people to receive the support they need so that they do not become hopeless. Which lessons of kindness she learned from her father from a very young age. Learn new tools for transforming your community and own wellbeing including: Approaching our relationships and interactions with a soft heart. The science behind the three feel good hormones that are released when you give or receive kindness. What people are doing in the Kansas City community to spread kindness and how you can join. The importance of being kind to everyone no matter their job role or background. Mentioned In This Episode Rennie Shuler-McKinney, MS, LCP AdventHealth Shawnee Mission Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition Heartland Regional Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center Lockton Connect LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

Tonight's special guest is Melody J Anderson, LCSW, from Los Angeles and New York City, a child abuse survivor with 28 years in private practice in Westwood and Manhattan. "I grew up in an alcoholic home," Melody reports. "My father suffered from many addictions, including gambling and alcoholism. Sadly, he never sought treatment and died at 55." She goes on, "My mother dealt with her depression from my father’s drinking by isolating and neglecting her role as a mother. My older sister and I were left to raise ourselves." Their grandmother rose to the occasion, and ".. gave us the peace to experience that we children were not truly alone in the world." Melody was beset with nightmares, believed she could not trust anyone, and made poor relationship choices. Her confusion has left her with life-long economic anxiety. Fortunately, she found help through Al-Anon and therapy. "Over a quarter of a century ago, I made the decision to pass on my experience, strength and hope to others who knew this pain, by returning to school and becoming a licensed therapist in addiction and trauma." Melody specializes in treating individuals, couples and families coping with addiction, trauma, life changes, mental illness and more. Among other things, she created and was the Coordinator of “The Intensive-Outpatient Program” and “Family & Friends Program” at Hazelden New York. She has facilitated groups for the dually-diagnosed in Los Angeles and is the Clinical Director at 'Friendly House', an all-women’s, in-patient treatment facility.

On episode seventeen of the Gotta Be Saints Podcast, I talk with Anna Marie Ortiz and Liz Pastina, on mental health.Biography:Anna Marie completed her undergraduate degree at Franciscan University and is currently finishing up her PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Kentucky, where her research and clinical work specializes in eating disorders.Liz is a licensed social worker in Ohio. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Dayton (aka the greatest school out there) and her master’s in social work at the University of Tennessee. Liz completed her clinical internship during her graduate studies working with adults and teens in an Intensive Outpatient Program using the treatment Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She currently works as a therapist with children and families. Episode breakdown::15 Introducing the guests – Anna Marie Ortiz and Liz Pastina3:00 Why are people so afraid to talk about mental health?7:00 What developments have been made over the last ten years? 9:10 – What about self-care?11:50 – Why did you enter this field?15:00 – How does faith tie into this?20:20 What is the difference between a counselor, psychologist and a psychiatrist?24:25 If I am dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorder, etc. what are some first steps?29:45 Chris Christie story *Former Governor of NJ, not current Senator like I said**He attended Seton Hall, not Rutgers*34:00 Prayer can not be the only solution37:20 What are differences between therapy and spiritual direction? 39:30 Could everyone gain something from therapy? 45:30 Mt. Rushmore of Saints? 47:45 What are you going to be the patron saint of?Notes from talk:https://www.gottabesaints.com/post/can-we-just-talk-mental-health

ABOUT REBECCA BOKAT:The seeds of Rebecca’s interest in fitness and nutrition were planted at an early age as she watched Jane Fonda aerobic tapes in the basement of her childhood home outside of Washington, DC. Rebecca often leafed through her mother’s many issues of Eating Well magazine, setting the stage for what would become a lifelong relationship with food. In the years following her childhood, Rebecca’s passion for fitness grew, and she started her career as an AFAA certified personal trainer. The majority of Rebecca’s clients sought her expertise to help them achieve weight loss goals, which served as further inspiration to learn more about the intricate relationship between nutrition, exercise, and body image. In response to culturally embedded messages about dieting and the pursuit of the thin “ideal,” Rebecca sought a deeper understanding of clinical nutrition and turned her attention to graduate school. In 2009, Rebecca earned a Master of Science degree in Nutrition from Boston University and completed her Dietetic Internship at Boston Medical Center.Rebecca has extensive experience treating eating disorders throughout all life stages across the continuum of care. As a clinical dietitian for inpatient services at Boston-area Walden Behavioral Care, Rebecca gained the invaluable experience that comes from treating patients at a multilevel eating disorder and psychiatric treatment facility. For the majority of her time at Walden, Rebecca was the adolescent dietitian, providing education to patients and families on the psychological and physiological impacts of eating disorder behaviors, symptom management, and reduction, and meal planning to normalize eating patterns and support medical and behavioral stabilization. Most recently, Rebecca served as the dietitian for both adolescent and adult clients in the Day Treatment Program and Intensive Outpatient Program at The Renfrew Center Boston and at Monte Nido Eating Disorder Center of Boston.Rebecca is an active member of multiple professional organizations and groups including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians, and Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians & Professionals. She is devoted to continuing her professional growth and development through participation in the Behavioral Health Nutrition (BHN) and Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) Dietetic Practice Groups. Rebecca also belongs to the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) Preferred Treatment Provider Network.Rebecca currently offers individualized nutrition therapy to clients struggling with eating disorders and disordered eating from her private practice, NourishED RD, LLC, in Boston, MA. The combination of her lifelong passion for nutrition, fitness, and wellness is the foundation from which Rebecca supports her clients as they heal their relationship with food, movement, and their bodies. Rebecca leverages her enthusiasm, personal experience, and clinical expertise to offer hope and inspiration to her clients so they may lead fully recovered lives."Being recovered and free from the eating disorder allows you to live your life how you choose, not that you have control over life outcomes, but that you have an independent voice in making choices in the micro and macro life decisions that you come across.' - Rebecca BokatCONNECT WITH REBECCA BOKAT: • Visit NourishedRD online• Connect with NourishedRD on Facebook• Follow NourishedRD on Instagram• Read more from Rebecca on the NourishEd blogABOUT THE HOST:Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.Are you interested in becoming a guest on our show? If so, please fill out our Guest Application.If you enjoyed the show, please take a minute to leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

Carressa is a Survivor of the opioid epidemic. She is a living testimony that there is a way out. She is the Co-Owner of Streets to Executive Suites that represents her life. She is a recovering addict that came to Chrysalis House (chrysalishouses.org) to receive treatment in 2001. Today, she is the Project Director of that same treatment facility. Carressa is a certified addiction counselor who helps others break the addition that imprisons them. God gave her wings to lean on in active addiction that brought her back home and me her whole again. About Carressa Christian Carressa Christian serves as the Program Director and Director of Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Supportive Housing at Chrysalis House. As a model alumna (2002) of Chrysalis House, Carressa has held almost every role within the organization. In her role in leading Outpatient Services at Chrysalis House, she directs the 26-week Intensive Outpatient Program at Crownsville, which has grown dramatically.  In the continuum of recovery services, she oversees the four Supportive housing units for women with children continuing their recovery. Carressa holds a degree in Human Services and is working towards a degree in Psychology. She is a certified Addictions Counselor and is active in the Maryland substance use treatment and recovery field.  Carressa is committed to the mission of Chrysalis House because it saved her life and it offers her the opportunity to serve as a role model for other women going through the same circumstances.

The Mental Health Moment - brought to you by Life Launch Centers Host - Joe Newman (Director of Business Development & Marketing) Guest - Arden Smith - Founder and Compliance Officer at Life Launch Centers Topic - What does Intensive Outpatient Program mean and how Group Counseling is the secret sauce to overcoming anxiety and depression with youth and young adults.

Divorce can damage a parent-child relationship. Decisions made and behaviors exhibited during and after the split sometimes creates a chasm of trust and disconnection that can be hard to overcome. Reunification Counseling has emerged as a means of focusing therapy and effort into bridging these gaps and healing the family. SPONSORED BY DIVORCE COACH AND MEDIATOR - LINDA LUCATORTO, M. Ed., CPC. If you are considering divorce, Linda can help you tackle the process with a direct and educational approach. - http://www.oasisexperience.com Join us for a discussion with Angeline Schuller from New Vista Behavioral Health about reunification counseling and its role in rebuilding families.. Other Panelists - Laura Bare from Embark Collaborations - http://www.embarkcollaborations.com/ - - Lynda H. LeBlanc from LeBlanc & Mulholland, LLC - http://leblancmulholland.com/ - Olga Stambler from Hurst, Robin & Kay, LLC. - https://hrkfamilylaw.com/ About Angela Angeline R. Schuller, MSW, LCSW, is an Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Indiana. Ms. Schuller received her Master of Social Work from Aurora University in 2015. She started her career by helping parents reunify with their children who had been removed by the Indiana Department of Child Services. From 2017- 2018, Ms. Schuller worked at Confidential Care where she used Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to treat suicidal adolescents in an Intensive Outpatient Program. In 2018, Ms. Schuller received specialized training in working with families effected by separation and divorce. In the state of Indiana, Ms. Schuller is considered to be an expert in Reunification and Co-Parenting Counseling. She is a Court Involved Therapist, Guardian Ad Litem, Parenting Coordinator, Domestic Relations Mediator, and an active member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). For more information or to contact Angela go to https://www.newvistanwi.com/. Also let us know if there are questions on divorce, separation and starting over that you want our need answered at info@splitready.com. Are you considering divorce? Get split ready at www.splitready.com Getting Split Ready is produced by Ernie Scatton and EAS Productions. For information on launching your own podcast, contact EAS Productions at 708.989.3985 or erniescatton@gmail.com

Divorce can damage a parent-child relationship. Decisions made and behaviors exhibited during and after the split sometimes creates a chasm of trust and disconnection that can be hard to overcome. Reunification Counseling has emerged as a means of focusing therapy and effort into bridging these gaps and healing the family. SPONSORED BY DIVORCE COACH AND MEDIATOR - LINDA LUCATORTO, M. Ed., CPC. If you are considering divorce, Linda can help you tackle the process with a direct and educational approach. - http://www.oasisexperience.com Join us for a discussion with Angeline Schuller from New Vista Behavioral Health about reunification counseling and its role in rebuilding families.. Other Panelists - Laura Bare from Embark Collaborations - http://www.embarkcollaborations.com/ - - Lynda H. LeBlanc from LeBlanc & Mulholland, LLC - http://leblancmulholland.com/ - Olga Stambler from Hurst, Robin & Kay, LLC. - https://hrkfamilylaw.com/ About Angela Angeline R. Schuller, MSW, LCSW, is an Independently Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Indiana. Ms. Schuller received her Master of Social Work from Aurora University in 2015. She started her career by helping parents reunify with their children who had been removed by the Indiana Department of Child Services. From 2017- 2018, Ms. Schuller worked at Confidential Care where she used Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to treat suicidal adolescents in an Intensive Outpatient Program. In 2018, Ms. Schuller received specialized training in working with families effected by separation and divorce. In the state of Indiana, Ms. Schuller is considered to be an expert in Reunification and Co-Parenting Counseling. She is a Court Involved Therapist, Guardian Ad Litem, Parenting Coordinator, Domestic Relations Mediator, and an active member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). For more information or to contact Angela go to https://www.newvistanwi.com/. Also let us know if there are questions on divorce, separation and starting over that you want our need answered at info@splitready.com. Are you considering divorce? Get split ready at www.splitready.com Getting Split Ready is produced by Ernie Scatton and EAS Productions. For information on launching your own podcast, contact EAS Productions at 708.989.3985 or erniescatton@gmail.com

Addictions of all kind concern us. Fortunately there is hope. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Roger Gasser walks us through what addiction treatment looks like. Seeing a path through addiction is, in itself, hopeful. The following questions will be addressed in the podcast: What to do when a family member is addicted but is in denial.  What is an Intensive Outpatient Program and when is it needed? When is it recommended?  What is Residential Treatment and when is it needed? When is it recommended?  What should I look for in choosing one?  What are the pros and cons of 28-day versus 90-day treatment?

In this episode, Kathleen is joined by David Leap, Outpatient Clinical Supervisor at Fairbanks as they discuss the first licensed Online Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program in Indiana and the program's benefits.

Kat Jost is the founder of Skilled Not Ill: “a Philly-based mental health club for modern humans who live successful lives in spite of mental illness. We host weekly events that are centered around skill-based approaches to mental health, particularly DBT and CBT.” In this episode, we speak candidly about the career and community she is building while living with bipolar disorder. Kat works as a business analyst and UX researcher. Web http://www.katjost.com/ Twitter @itskatnotcat Topics mentioned: Skilled Not Ill Skilled Not Ill upcoming events CBT and DBT The Judge Group Buy Kat A Coffee From Skilled Not Ill's “about” page: “Skilled Not Ill is a mental health club located in the heart of Philadelphia. We host weekly events that are centered around skill-based approaches to mental health, particularly DBT and CBT. (Definitions for these terms can be found on our FAQ page.) In addition to teaching skills from the tried-and-true DBT and CBT methodologies, we draw inspiration and content for our events from a variety of sources. No matter the topic, our events are always light-hearted, informative, social, and enjoyable. They are an excellent addition to (but not a replacement for) your existing mental health maintenance routine, whether that entails weekly counseling sessions, monthly psychiatrist appointments, or something else. One the best and most unique benefits of our events is that they are designed and facilitated by someone who has first-hand experience being trained on the DBT and CBT skills during numerous psychiatric hospitalizations and Intensive Outpatient Program treatment periods. The quantitative sum of her time spent in daily, intensive mental health skills training at these intuitions is approximately two full years. Therefore, members are attending events led by someone who is living proof that the skills work and that one can live a successful, rewarding life in spite of mental illness. Skilled Not Ill is also a mental health movement for modern humans who get sh*t done. We have jobs, dreams, hobbies, and friendships. We make money, not excuses. We let our goals drive us, not our fears. Whether you do have a diagnosis or you're just having a tough time lately, our recurring meetups are just what you need to boost your mood.”

Substance misuse is difficult to tackle on one’s own. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Southern New Hampshire Health allows patients to attend sessions and receive treatment while still living at home and working in the community.Lisa Madden, Associate Vice President of Behavioral Health, discusses how IOP works, which patients find greatest success with the program, and what happens when the program is completed.

Doug Leech opened the first sober living home in Morgantown in 2013. Now, in 2018, he is helping combat substance use disorder in West Virginia by offering program development services to others who want to start these types of programs. Continue reading Episode 27: Combating Substance Use Disorder in West Virginia | Ascension Recovery Services at Positively West Virginia.

Zachary CrouchLicensed Marriage Family Therapist, Nationally Certified Intervention ProfessionalAbout ZachAs the National Business Development Manager and former administrator at Landmark Recovery of Louisville, Zach is committed to helping both the addict and the family system seeking recovery.  At Landmark our team understands that the individual and family must be involved from day one, on a group treatment and individual treatment level.His educational background includes a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.  Zach has worked with addiction in multiple capacities, including:  a therapist for adolescents, adults, couples and families within an Intensive Outpatient Program, as well as operator of an acute medical detoxification unit in Norton Hospital.  Currently, he oversees the business development operations of Landmark Recovery of Louisville.  Landmark is a 45-60 day residential program for recovering addicts and their families.  Much of his passion springs from being a person in his own recovery process for over 11 years.Contact Information:Mobile 502-905-1403Office: 502-713-7017Email:  Zachary.Crouch@landmarkrecovery.comhttps://landmarkrecovery.com/If you need to reach Rob Lohman or learn more about his services, please calll him at 970-331-4469 OR visit www.TheAddictionRecoveryHub.com

How do we teach our kids how to regulate their emotions?  How do we teach them just because they have thoughts and feelings in their heads, they don’t automatically have to come out of their mouths?  This week, the guys talk to one of their own.  Candace McArthur is the director of the Intensive Outpatient Program at the Timothy Center here in Austin.  You’re going to love what she has to say.  In fact, since we spoke with Candace, I don’t think that Josh has yelled at me once.  Candace, I owe you one…

Show #198 | Guests: Deborah Rohde, Nina Keebler, Michael Santoro | Show Summary: When you strip away the extremes, what is America’s relationship with honesty? We’re past believing that anyone is purely honest. And a quick vacation from reading the news can allay the despair that everyone is lying all the time. So what’s the reality? Ethics and justice icon Deborah Rhode of Stanford University tackled this huge topic in her book Cheating: Ethics in Everyday Life. We’ve expanded on that to create an hour’s conversation from multiple perspectives: Deborah’s deep knowledge plus: the view from the education world, with counselor and therapist Nina Keebler; and from the business world, with noted scholar and ethics consultant Michael Santoro. Deborah Rhode is the Ernest W. McFarland Professor of Law, the director of the Center on the Legal Profession, and the director of the Program in Law and Social Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. Among her dozens of accolades for her legal work, scholarship, and books is the White House’s Champion of Change Award, for her life’s work in increasing access to justice. Her books include Cheating; Adultery; The Trouble With Lawyers, and The Beauty Bias. Nina Keebler is a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and the founder of Centered Wisdom, a group psychotherapy practice in Menlo Park. She specializes in working with Silicon Valley professionals, young adults and teens. In addition to her private practice she also offers expertise as a School Counselor at Menlo School and trauma specialist and the Camden Center, an Intensive Outpatient Program. Michael Santoro is a faculty member in the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University. Among his areas of expertise are business ethics and conscious consumerism. Prof. Santoro’s expert testimony in the Vioxx litigation became the basis for court-ordered corporate governance reforms adopted by Merck. He speaks frequently on pharmaceutical industry ethics, human rights, and financial industry ethics.

Scott Kiloby is a non-dual teacher who wants to help you and others experience awareness and no self in this lifetime. He helps people recover from addiction and has published a powerful book, the contents of which he discusses In this interview. Specifically, he describes portals to recognizing awareness that you can try immediately. It's a different way of approaching a transformational way of life and you won't want to miss it.Scott Kiloby is a noted author and international speaker on the subject of freedom through non-dual recognition (authentic spiritual awakening as it is taught in the East).He is the author of seven books and has traveled the world extensively giving lectures, workshops and intensives on spiritual awakening and the healing of addiction, anxiety, depression and trauma.Scott is the co-founder of the Kiloby Center for Recovery in Palm Springs California, the first addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma Intensive Outpatient Program to focus primarily on mindfulness. Scott is also the co-owner of the Natural Rest House, a detox and residential center in La Quinta, California.His books include Living Realization: A simple, plain English guide to non-duality, Natural Rest for Addiction: A Radical Approach to Recovery Through Mindfulness and Awareness and The Unfindable Inquiry: One Simple Tool to Overcome Feelings of Unworthiness and Find Inner Peace In This Interview, Scott Kiloby and I Discuss...The Wolf ParableHis book, Living Realization: A simple, plain English guide to non-dualityThe definition of non-dualityNon-dual awakeningThat the ego is a suffering mechanismThe false selfThe possibility of waking up from a separate self mentalityHow we are not our thoughts, we are the thinker of our thoughtsThe necessity of experiencing awarenessPortals to recognizing awarenessLet all appearances be as they areThe power of not resisting what is happeningSuffering = Pain + ResistanceSeeing that all appearances are inseparableLife as a seamless reality & the thoughts that break things upThe fact that seeking has resistance in itSelf-inquiryThe persistence of trauma, shame, addiction and the core storyPlease Support The Show with a Donation

As a resource for partners, PCS offers a  6-day intensive outpatient program in Scottsdale AZ.  They run their program 52 weeks/year. Partners of sexual addicts are a regular part of  the program and an area of particular focus.   Our work at PCS is heavily trauma focused and takes into account co-occurring psychological and medical disorders . The IOP at PCS was the first intensive outpatient program in the country, started by Ralph Earle 40+ years ago. Clients do 55 hours of intensive work in 5-1/2 days (Sunday thru Fri) with 35 hours of individual therapy, and 20 hours of group therapy and psychoeducation. Individual work includes EMDR, psychodrama, somatic experiencing, art and music therapy, equine therapy, brain mapping, neuro-biofeedback and other techniques. Marilyn Murray, the inventor of the Trauma Egg and Circles of Intimacy, is an integral part of our program. We also focus on brain health from an integrative medical perspective, seeking to facilitate on-going therapy work with nutrition, exercise, improved sleep habits, brain games and supplements. The intense nature of the program can help bring about substantial change for the partner with relationship trauma.   Overall, the program is intended for men and women recovering from the impact of addiction, codependence and compulsivity as well as trauma, abuse, PTSD, relationship dysfunction, mood disorders and other disorders. We work with individuals, couples and families who are stable enough to manage an outpatient program, and interested in getting a big jumpstart on the issues that drive their unhappiness and individual/family dysfunction. We work extensively with partners as well as addicts and work with them individually and as couples.    

Spiritual Psychotherapist Mark Lersch joins Sister Jenna on to the America Meditating Radio Show! "Seen through the lens of spiritual psychology, all problems, internal or external, are the result of the unloving thoughts we hold in mind, often unconsciously. Healing, therefore, comes not from fixing anything 'out there,' but from removing unloving thoughts in here." - Mark Lersch Mark Lersch is a certified Inner Bonding facilitator and spiritual psychotherapist in private practice in Longmont, Colorado.  His approach to healing is influenced by his own personal journey. Mark has studied a variety of spiritual paths and approaches and his interest is in assisting people in finding their own unique spiritual path in life.  He holds a second-degree black belt in Aikido, a non-violent martial art, which teaches how to find one's own "center." Mark has worked as a primary and group therapist at a residential trauma treatment center and served as the Clinical Manager of an Intensive Outpatient Program.  Visit www.marklersch.com and www.corequestpotential.com/home Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.

Once a Week in the United StatesWe live in a society in which hearing about murders on school campuses 40 times this year is outrageous on one hand, and numbing on the other. Forty times just this year in the United States people – both kids and adults- went to their school campus to never return home. Those are numbers that are hard to comprehend. It is also campus shooting #142 just since December 2012 when the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School happened - that’s about 1 a week. Is this our new normal? Does it have to be so? That 142 does not take into account the numbers of shootings between 1999 when the first of the modern day campus massacres happened at Columbine. We, as a society can do things to stop this – Ill give a few insights as to that, but first I should put my knowledge of the subject in context for you.What My Team Learned Studying School ShootingsI spent 3 years working as part of a development team of what we hoped to become a School Violence Prevention Institute here in San Diego. I became the historian of the project. I followed the stories and looked for what we knew of the shooters before and after they acted, the circumstances of the shooting and what the fallout was afterwards in the communities. For as much as there have been shootings on school campuses prior to Columbine, that tragedy in 1999 formed the new M.O. of what has continued since, so we studied all the shootings between 1999 and 2011 when we completed the book.In all the cases in which the shooter was a current student we know 5 things:1. There was concerning behavior that was not coordinated by school personnel (i.e a security guard did not tell a teacher of an incident and a teacher did not know a security guard also knew of a concerning incident, or a teacher and a school admin did not know they each had concerns about a student)2. There were social media postings, writings or videos that spoke of killing or targeting specific groups of students.3. There was easy access to guns.4. There was suspicion of, or documented mental health concerns.5. There was a history of bullying and/or social isolation.We worked on and developed The School Violence Prevention Program as a book which school personnel could be trained on. We, as a team of clinicians and other interested parties conducted research and data collection. Our project lead, Dr. Jim Madero is an expert in workplace violence prevention so he had a lot of expertise in the area of violence prevention. We gathered the information and collective expertise and developed a community-based team approach to preventing school violence. Dr. Madero had the opportunity to present it at the Virginia Tech hearings where it got favorable feedback. Back here in San Diego, we shopped it around a few school districts and even did get it implemented in a district as a pilot trial. The problem was that, although many schools wanted it, they didn’t have funding for it. Why do they need funding? Why can’t we do this for free? There are trainings and meetings that need to be coordinated. Teachers and other school staff will need to leave their posts for the training, local law enforcement needs to attend (they are part of our prevent team plan) and experts need to train the staff on the protocol. Even in a world in which we could have them all gather and train them on a webinar, there are time and equipment costs involved in the production of the training material.The team dream was to get legislation passed in which the state mandated schools to have violence prevention programs. That’s where it all fell apart. After an unsuccessful meeting with a legal adviser in LA and no legitimate supporters that could help back the implementation of the program, we have been at a standstill 2012. We are just one group of professionals out here in southern California – I would venture to guess there are dozens of teams around the country like us developing programs. We need a way to get these programs implemented and school personnel trained! If anyone is listening who may be able to help that come to fruition, you can email me DrMullen@Coachingthrughchaos.com and Ill put you in contact with our project manager to help us take action.What can our society do to work towards School Violence Prevention?We need reformation in several areas. The systems in the U.S. are broken – There are financial, communication and internal breakdowns.1. Our mental health system broke in a way it has never recovered in 1993 when it was systematically unfunded and our long-term mental health facilities were forced to close. Those people still needed care and structure and our mental health system has been paying the price for that since then. Here we are 20 years later and it seems new funding gets put into street based program care for these people, leaving little room for the average high school student who’s depressed or feeling social isolated and ostracized because he’s been bullied. We need funding to help both the severely mentally ill and those that are falling through the cracks because they are not in “crisis”.2. That leads us to our health insurance system – Although I personally like my health care coverage, I am not in need of what’s called a “higher level of care”. In regards to mental health services that means needing therapy more than once a week. Our system is set up to deny services to people unless they are already in crisis – We have a “treat the crisis, then step-down” system. We have lots of good Intensive Outpatient Programs in our communities, but I’ve witnessed more denials happen on the way up the system than on the way down. If a therapist or an MD refers a client for an Intensive Outpatient program, we need them to be practically on the verge of hospitalization in order to get the help they need. These programs usually meet a few hours a day, a few days a week. They are designed to provide a person struggling with emotional distress a place to come to talk about it, learn some valuable coping skills, and build social support through the camaraderie of the group structure. When a person has been hospitalized (the hospitalization criteria is that they need to be “in danger of hurting themselves or someone else”) they are much more easily approved for an Intensive Outpatient Program as a means of stepping-down in services. Why do we have a system designed to only treat when there is a crisis? Why would the insurance companies not look at what can be done to prevent the crisis from happening?This is where I see that reform needs to take place in our health insurance system.3. Then we have the educational system. Of course having a good, consistent curriculum will benefit our next generations, but first and foremost, they need to be safe. It is when people are safe that they can then settle in, focus and thrive. As I stated earlier, the way to get safety in place is to provide schools the ability to implement expert-designed safety programs in our schools that are community based so that there are very few pieces of the puzzles missed in the future.4. The last system I will discuss and the one I think holds the most power is that of the media. I believe media can be our best friend and our worst enemy. In the event of major tragedies, the media can be quick to relay necessary information to help people comprehend what is happening. On the other hand, they can also give the recognition to these mass murderers that they so crave. Our mass murderers live on in infamy because our news media names them - and then picks over and publicizes every aspect of their life they can find. This needs to stop!The Bystander Effect and How it Factors into our Societal BreakdownLong before the days of the internet and social media, we have the story of Kitty Geneovese which is taught in every intro psych class in the country. In 1964, Kitty was murdered in the early morning as she returned home from work. She was stabbed to death in the street. The story was that upwards of 30 people either heard her or saw her. For as much as there were a couple of phone calls to the police, the majority of people did not take action (There is now debate over how many witnesses existed). This idea that many people can observe something troubling happening and not take action is called the Bystander Effect – We think someone else will call it in. Well, I want to put a challenge out to everyone reading this and say, “Don’t let someone else call it in”.What Can You Do? Don’t Be a Bystander!• Advocate to your insurance company when denials are rendered,• Don’t watch the continued news coverage of the shooter,• Talk to your school districts and universities and find out what their safety protocols are,• Talk to your local and state level politicians- find out what they’re doing to get mandated school violence prevention programs in your schools.What Progress Have We Made to Prevent School Violence through Legislation?Form what I can find, Massachusetts is voting to mandate school violence prevention programs be implemented in its schools. Virginia mandates their state colleges to have prevention programs, and Ontario, Canada has mandated their schools have violence prevention programs. It s definitely a start, but we’ve got a long road ahead of us.What About the “Gun Debate”?I can’t write about preventing school shootings without acknowledging the highly emotionally-fueled gun debate. It’s everywhere. I’m not really ready to jump into the politics of this. What we know is that a great majority of these shooters gained easy access to guns in their own home. I have mixed emotions about gun restrictions. What I don’t have mixed emotions about is gun safety. My take on it is that if you choose to own a gun, no matter what the law in your state says you’re allowed to do as far as locking it up or not locking it up, it is your responsibility to make sure it does not get into someone else’s hands.The Re-Cap: What We NeedWe have systems that are failing us. We need prevention programs in place that are designed to protect our kids at school. We need school violence prevention programs in addition to “active shooter” protocols. We need media outlets to stop giving these mass murderers names and attention and we need a health care system designed to prevent mental health tragedies rather than treating the trauma that happens to our communities when they don’t. I personally hope we start seeing a movement towards positive change, resiliency and victory over these tragedies.

Sister Jenna welcomes Spiritual Psychotherapist Mark Lersch to the America Meditating Radio Show! "Seen through the lens of spiritual psychology, all problems, internal or external, are the result of the unloving thoughts we hold in mind, often unconsciously. Healing, therefore, comes not from fixing anything 'out there,' but from removing unloving thoughts in here." - Mark Lersch Mark Lersch is a certified Inner Bonding facilitator and spiritual psychotherapist in private practice in Longmont, Colorado.  His approach to healing is influenced by his own personal journey. Mark has studied a variety of spiritual paths and approaches and his interest is in assisting people in finding their own unique spiritual path in life.  He holds a second-degree black belt in Aikido, a non-violent martial art, which teaches how to find one's own "center." Mark has worked as a primary and group therapist at a residential trauma treatment center and served as the Clinical Manager of an Intensive Outpatient Program.  Visit www.marklersch.com and www.corequestpotential.com/home Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.

Sister Jenna welcomes Spiritual Psychotherapist Mark Lersch to the America Meditating Radio Show! "Seen through the lens of spiritual psychology, all problems, internal or external, are the result of the unloving thoughts we hold in mind, often unconsciously. Healing, therefore, comes not from fixing anything 'out there,' but from removing unloving thoughts 'in here.' - Mark Lersch Mark Lersch is a certified Inner Bonding facilitator and spiritual psychotherapist in private practice in Longmont, Colorado.  His approach to healing is influenced by his own personal journey. Mark has studied a variety of spiritual paths and approaches and his interest is in assisting people in finding their own unique spiritual path in life.  He holds a second-degree black belt in Aikido, a non-violent martial art, which teaches how to find one's own "center." Mark has worked as a primary and group therapist at a residential trauma treatment center and served as the Clinical Manager of an Intensive Outpatient Program.  Visit www.marklersch.com and www.corequestpotential.com/home Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.

Listen in as Mark Lersch joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show! "Seen through the lens of spiritual psychology, all problems, internal or external, are the result of the unloving thoughts we hold in mind, often unconsciously. Healing, therefore, comes not from fixing anything 'out there,' but from removing unloving thoughts ‘in here." - Mark Lersch Mark Lersch is a certified Inner Bonding facilitator and spiritual psychotherapist in private practice in Longmont, Colorado.  His approach to healing is influenced by his own personal journey. Mark has studied a variety of spiritual paths and approaches and his interest is in assisting people in finding their own unique spiritual path in life.  He holds a second-degree black belt in Aikido, a non-violent martial art, which teaches how to find one's own "center." Mark has worked as a primary and group therapist at a residential trauma treatment center and served as the Clinical Manager of an Intensive Outpatient Program.  Visit www.marklersch.com and www.corequestpotential.com/home Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.