Podcasts about person centered

We Are Nature. Focusing and Ecotherapy with guest Adrian Harris and host Greg Madison. Episode 31In this episode, Adrian and I share an intriguing conversation about how the body is our connection to the other-than-human and how this embodiment can lead to a deep form of eco-appreciation and activism. Adrian describes what he means by ecopaganism, ecopsychology and lists the 3 keys to ecotherapy self-practice. We also touch on the question of how therapy might expand if it is practiced in nature rather than within four walls. Adrian's work compliments Gendlin's statement, ‘In sensing ourselves, our bodies sense our physical environment and our inter-human situations' (Gendlin, 2003. p.101).Episode 31 with Adrian Harris: https://youtu.be/0xu6x9u0bl4?si=ruRtFeGq9iQ1m_lSThe Living Process - all episodes and podcast links:https://www.londonfocusing.com/the-living-process/TLP YouTube video channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC0TgN6iVu3n9d9q2l43z1xBMYY3p9FQLThe Living Process on the FOT Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLx3FqA70kQWuHCHmEiZnkn1VcrRIPbcvkDr Adrian Harris is based in Exeter, UK, and works as a person-centred, FOT and Ecotherapist in person and online. He also has a blog, Bodymind Place and the podcast Embodied Pathways. He has worked as a psychedelic retreat facilitator, lead editor of The European Journal of Ecopsychology and has published numerous academic and popular articles. His PhD research was on The Wisdom of the Body: Embodied Knowing in Eco-Paganism and the Embodiment Resources website has more information on his academic work and his website below has information on courses and offerings. https://adrianharris.orgHarris, Adrian. 2013. ‘Gendlin and ecopsychology: focusing in nature' in Person-Centered & Experiential Psychotherapies Volume 12, Issue 4, 2013.Fisher, A., 2002. 'Radical Ecopsychology: Psychology in the Service of Life'. State University of New York Press, Albany.Ecopsychology: restoring the earth, healing the mind, 1995, edited by Theodore Roszak, Mary E. Gomes, and Allen D. Kanner. Sierra Club Books. San Francisco, CA.This book includes Robert Greenway's chapter: 'The Wilderness Effect and Ecopsychology'  and Chellis Glendinning on 'Technology trauma and the wild'.Ollagnier-Beldame, M., (2025) 'Experiencing life and belonging to nature with Focusing', European Journal of Ecopsychology:https://ecopsychology-journal.eu/v9/EJE_v9_Ollagnier-Beldame.pdf'The Embodied Pathways of Connection' is Adrian's ongoing overview project:https://embodiedpathways.org/

In this episode of the ECE Classroom podcast, host SusieBeghin welcomes behaviour specialist Andy Baker to discuss effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors in early childhood education classrooms. Andy emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for behaviors. He introduces his Six-Stage Target Model for behavior management, which focuses on proactive strategies and building trust with children. The conversation highlights the significance of a person-centered approach in education, recognizing that each child's needs and responses are unique. Andy shares practical advice for educators on fostering trust and connection with young children, especially those experiencing separation anxiety. The episode concludes with insights on the profound impact educators have on children's emotional development and behaviour.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Behaviour Management03:25 A shift in language from 'challenging behaviors' to'behaviors that challenge"07:14 Attention-seeking Behaviour11:51 The Six-Stage Target Model for Behaviour Management14:47 Practical Strategies for Educators19:29 Building Trust with Young Children26:12 The Importance of a Person-Centered Approach31:17 Susie's reflection and takeawaysAbout Andy BakerAndy Baker is a renowned Behavior Specialist, author,and entrepreneur with over 20 years of expertise in health and social care. A leading voice in the field of human behavior, Andy combines deep professional insight with a proven track record in business innovation. His latest book, Targeting the Positive, launched in November 2024, offers transformative strategies for personal and professional growth.  https://www.able-training.co.uk/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/fortune-cookie/golden-summer-lenny-b⁠⁠⁠⁠License code: STFPDU3XL7ZR4CHA

On our latest episode of The Huddle, Sheetal Shah, founder of MettaHealth Partners discusses the evolving realm of AI, the role DCESs and other health care professionals can play in embracing and adopting AI technology, and the importance of keeping a human element in the technology.Learn more about MettaHealth Partners here: MettaHealth PartnersLearn more about the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) here: National Institute of Standards and TechnologyStay up to date on all things related to diabetes technology on danatech: Diabetes technology for healthcare professionals | Danatech Listen to more episodes of The Huddle at adces.org/perspectives/the-huddle-podcast.Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join.

In this episode, Gigi Amateau, MS, PhD, and Morgan Alexander, LMSW, MSG, explore how fostering a culture of safety and belonging within organizations can enhance job satisfaction and employee retention. Gigi, an assistant professor and Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care Lab Director for the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Department of Gerontology and Virginia Center on Aging, explains the principles of trauma-informed care, emphasizing the need to understand individuals' life histories to create safe spaces and prevent re-traumatization. Morgan, with her expertise in social work and care management, sheds light on person-centered care and the impact of power dynamics in caregiving relationships. Together, they discuss the importance of listening deeply, honoring older adults' experiences, and cultivating care environments where everyone feels valued and respected.Voices in Leadership is produced by Association Briefings.

Mindful Pathways: Enhancing Dementia Care Through Person-Centered PracticesJoin us for an insightful discussion with Marion Kyner, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CDP, and Joanna Fix, PhD, as they share strategies from expert knowledge and lived experiences for healthcare providers, individuals living with dementia, and the greater community to better navigate the journey of living alongside and caring for those experiencing brain changes. Objectives: Identify strategies and resources to enhance compassionate and effective support for delivering person-centered care for individuals with dementia. Advocate for person-centered care for individuals living with dementia, highlighting its benefits and systemic changes that prioritize the well-being, dignity, and individuality in healthcare and community settings. Guests: Joanna Fix, PhDMarion Kyner, MSN, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, CDPhttps://www.facebook.com/MarionKynerLLCBios:Dr. Joanna Fix is a former college professor and psychologist. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in October 2016 at the age of 48. Since then, she has volunteered over 10,000 hours for numerous organizations, most notably the Alzheimer's Association, Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care, and National Council of Dementia Minds, to share her lived experience expertise in order to educate, advocate, and support family, caregivers, professionals working in the dementia community as well as those newly diagnosed. She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband and two dogs.Marion Kyner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 40 years of experience in nursing.  She teaches dementia skills to nursing students in Virginia; at Longwood University and the University of Virginia.She began working with seniors and persons living with dementia in 2007 when she went to work in a nursing home. She initially worked as a nurse manager in skilled rehab and then developed a psychiatric services program where she was the mental health provider and dementia specialist for over 10 years.  She also helped develop and manage a dementia care day program called the Meaningful Life Program for patients with advanced stages of dementia.  In addition to teaching, she is also in private practice as a dementia care consultant.Marion lives in Cumberland, Virginia, where she is a community volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association and facilitates a caregiver support group.  Marion is passionate about changing the culture of dementia care and HOW nurses provide care for patients with dementia. References: Alzheimer's Association:  https://www.alz.org/Dementia Friendly America:  https://dfamerica.org/Integrating Brain Health into Health IMprovement Planning: The Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map and MAPP 2.0:https://www.alz.org/professionals/public-health/models-frameworks/hbi-road-mapTeepa Snow's Approach™https://teepasnow.com/#:~:text=Teepa's%20Snow%20Approach%E2%84%A2%20methods%2C%20a%20series%20of,Relationship.%20Experience%20Less%20Resistance.%20Experience%20Less%20Stress.Presenters discuss a personal experience and drugs for dementia or dementia-related behaviors. This discussion should not be misconstrued as promotion. Listing of drug generic/trade names that were discussed: (Trade name/Generic name), (Aricept or Aricept ODT/Donepezil), (Ativan/Lorazepam), (Exelon/Rivastigmine), (Namenda/Memantine), (Razadyne/Galantamine), (Rexulti/Brexplprozole).https://docs.google.com/document/d/17aPXoX7jWMQqbtEgCpQmhv_5lGJQc3m6dvkLQHL5IUU/edit?usp=sharing

In this week's episode, Patrick and Greg talk about person-centered methods versus variable-centered methods with the punch line being that the historically contentious distinction between these two is unnecessary, unhelpful, and even counter-productive. Along the way they also mention lost luggage, Sabena Air t-shirts, the Inquisition, honey badger Americans, Fredrik Backman, punch lines, a frayed knot, the Keanu Reeves of statistics, new bosses and old bosses, non sequiturs, fffsssshhhhh, ergodicity, complimentary eye patches, and Atrick. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @quantitudepod YouTube: @quantitudepod Merch: redbubble.com

In this week's episode, join John in exploring person-centered thinking to approach these challenging times. Bringing a new person-centered focus can move us from only thinking of the challenges facing us to the opportunities to do what is meaningful to people.    If you want to explore Person-Centered Thinking more, join us for a free - three-part webinar in October by clicking here.  The 3 thirty-minute sessions will share ideas and tools to make person-centered thinking part of your everyday routine.    Quillo Connect Video mentioned in the episode: Hopeful Hint: People Are Sunsets, Not Math Problems Episode Transcript  Want to share stories with us? Email us at Quillopod@myquillo.com To learn more about Quillo Connect visit MyQuillo.com

Welcome to "Thriving with Dignity: Embracing a Person-Centered Approach to Disability." Objectives: Listeners will understand the importance of a person-centered approach to disability, gaining insights from real-life stories, expert opinions, and innovative strategies that promote dignity, respect, and individualization in supporting people with disabilities.Guests:Alana Hougland, BSN ‘18, RNKevin Sullivan, Disability Rights Activist, Accessibility ConsultantAlana Hougland, BSN ‘18, RN:  "My name is Alana Hougland. I am a graduate of the St. Ambrose University BSN nursing program. I had a few years of hospital and clinic experience before my son Mason was born.I am now my son's full-time home health nurse. He was born several months early and had a brain hemorrhage at birth, resulting in hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, and other medical conditions. Mason is now 3.5 years old and requires full-time nursing care to provide feeding tube support, meds, and mobility assistance. He's had six brain surgeries, spine surgery, and others. I was fortunate to be hired for Mason's home health case, so I can be one of several nurses providing care for him.I feel that I have a unique experience from having a healthcare background and now being on the receiving end of the medical system in a complex way. I believe that because of my experience, I am better able to advocate for my child, as well as make sure the system around him is functioning as it should be. As most of us know, we have a long way to go as a collective society for optimizing healthcare for people with disabilities. My goal is to continue to advocate for the best care, safety, and accessibility for those with disabilities and their support systems."Kevin Sullivan:  "My name is Kevin Sullivan, but feel free to call me Kev. I'm just an average guy, or at least I try to be as much as possible. I'm the youngest of three children and also the only member of both my immediate and extended families to be born with a permanent physical disability.I was born in a suburb outside Chicago with a condition known as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, or AMC for short. My condition causes abnormal fibrosis of my muscle tissue, which results in general weakness and limited range of motion in both my arms and legs. While my condition is both permanent and irreversible, AMC is neither a degenerative nor genetic condition. My life expectancy also will not be affected.I was born in the early 1990s, less than a year after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. My right to participate in everyday life alongside my able-bodied peers was codified into law at just the right time. As a part of the first generation of Americans living with disabilities having these rights guaranteed from birth, I've experienced both the successes and the shortcomings of this legislation.I currently work a full-time job for a technology company in the logistics industry and am able to live semi-independently with the assistance of family members and hired caregivers."Assessing Family Caregiver Needs: Policy and Practice Considerations:  https://www.caregiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AARP-caregiver-fact-sheet.pdfCaregiving for Family and Friends - A Public Health Issue:  https://www.cdc.gov/aging/caregiving/pdf/caregiver-brief-508.pdfServices for Children with Disabilities:https://childcare.gov/consumer-education/services-for-children-with-disabilities

This week, we talk about an all too familiar topic for law students: contracts. In this episode, I am joined by law professor C. Scott Pryor to talk about his soon to be published paper in the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics, and Public Policy: Person-Centered Pluralism About Contract Law (download here). Scott and I talk about the fundamentals of contract law, the moral obligation of promise, the significance of binding obligations, and much more. Scott holds a B.A. from Dordt College and an M.A. from Reformed Theological Seminary. He earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin College of Law. You can find many of his other thoughts in his blog here. Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento.

Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons (Bloomsbury, 2023) provides a comprehensive overview of various services, programs, and collaborations to help libraries serve high-needs patrons as well as strategies for supporting staff working with these individuals. While public libraries are struggling to address growing numbers of high-needs patrons experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, mental health problems, substance abuse, and poverty-related needs, this book will help librarians build or contribute to library services that will best address patrons' psychosocial needs. Beth Wahler and Sarah C. Johnson, experienced in both library and social work, begin by providing an overview of patrons' psychosocial needs, structural and societal reasons for the shift in these needs, and how these changes impact libraries and library staff. Chapters focus on best practices for libraries providing person-centered services and share lessons learned, including information about special considerations for certain patron populations that might be served by individual libraries. The book concludes with information about how library organizations can support public library staff. Librarians and library students who are concerned about both patrons and library staff will find the practical advice in this book invaluable. NBN can get 20% off Creating a Person-Centered Library by using the discount code NBN20 on the Blooomsbury.com US website. Beth Wahler, PhD, MSW is founder and principal consultant at Beth Wahler Consulting, LLC and affiliated research faculty and previous director of the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina- Charlotte. Dr. Wahler is a social work consultant, researcher, and experienced administrator whose primary focus is trauma-informed librarianship, library strategies for addressing patrons' or community psychosocial needs, supporting library staff with serving high-needs patrons and reducing work-related stress/trauma, and various kinds of collaborations, services, and programs to meet patron, staff, or community needs. She has also published and presented internationally on library patron and staff needs, trauma-informed librarianship, and library/social work collaborations.  Sarah C. Johnson, MLIS, LMSW, is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she teaches a graduate course on Library Social Work. As a researcher and educator, Sarah is the creator and host of the Library Social Work podcast which aims to inform the public about interdisciplinary collaborations between social service providers and public libraries. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons (Bloomsbury, 2023) provides a comprehensive overview of various services, programs, and collaborations to help libraries serve high-needs patrons as well as strategies for supporting staff working with these individuals. While public libraries are struggling to address growing numbers of high-needs patrons experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, mental health problems, substance abuse, and poverty-related needs, this book will help librarians build or contribute to library services that will best address patrons' psychosocial needs. Beth Wahler and Sarah C. Johnson, experienced in both library and social work, begin by providing an overview of patrons' psychosocial needs, structural and societal reasons for the shift in these needs, and how these changes impact libraries and library staff. Chapters focus on best practices for libraries providing person-centered services and share lessons learned, including information about special considerations for certain patron populations that might be served by individual libraries. The book concludes with information about how library organizations can support public library staff. Librarians and library students who are concerned about both patrons and library staff will find the practical advice in this book invaluable. NBN can get 20% off Creating a Person-Centered Library by using the discount code NBN20 on the Blooomsbury.com US website. Beth Wahler, PhD, MSW is founder and principal consultant at Beth Wahler Consulting, LLC and affiliated research faculty and previous director of the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina- Charlotte. Dr. Wahler is a social work consultant, researcher, and experienced administrator whose primary focus is trauma-informed librarianship, library strategies for addressing patrons' or community psychosocial needs, supporting library staff with serving high-needs patrons and reducing work-related stress/trauma, and various kinds of collaborations, services, and programs to meet patron, staff, or community needs. She has also published and presented internationally on library patron and staff needs, trauma-informed librarianship, and library/social work collaborations.  Sarah C. Johnson, MLIS, LMSW, is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she teaches a graduate course on Library Social Work. As a researcher and educator, Sarah is the creator and host of the Library Social Work podcast which aims to inform the public about interdisciplinary collaborations between social service providers and public libraries. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons (Bloomsbury, 2023) provides a comprehensive overview of various services, programs, and collaborations to help libraries serve high-needs patrons as well as strategies for supporting staff working with these individuals. While public libraries are struggling to address growing numbers of high-needs patrons experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, mental health problems, substance abuse, and poverty-related needs, this book will help librarians build or contribute to library services that will best address patrons' psychosocial needs. Beth Wahler and Sarah C. Johnson, experienced in both library and social work, begin by providing an overview of patrons' psychosocial needs, structural and societal reasons for the shift in these needs, and how these changes impact libraries and library staff. Chapters focus on best practices for libraries providing person-centered services and share lessons learned, including information about special considerations for certain patron populations that might be served by individual libraries. The book concludes with information about how library organizations can support public library staff. Librarians and library students who are concerned about both patrons and library staff will find the practical advice in this book invaluable. NBN can get 20% off Creating a Person-Centered Library by using the discount code NBN20 on the Blooomsbury.com US website. Beth Wahler, PhD, MSW is founder and principal consultant at Beth Wahler Consulting, LLC and affiliated research faculty and previous director of the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina- Charlotte. Dr. Wahler is a social work consultant, researcher, and experienced administrator whose primary focus is trauma-informed librarianship, library strategies for addressing patrons' or community psychosocial needs, supporting library staff with serving high-needs patrons and reducing work-related stress/trauma, and various kinds of collaborations, services, and programs to meet patron, staff, or community needs. She has also published and presented internationally on library patron and staff needs, trauma-informed librarianship, and library/social work collaborations.  Sarah C. Johnson, MLIS, LMSW, is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she teaches a graduate course on Library Social Work. As a researcher and educator, Sarah is the creator and host of the Library Social Work podcast which aims to inform the public about interdisciplinary collaborations between social service providers and public libraries. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons (Bloomsbury, 2023) provides a comprehensive overview of various services, programs, and collaborations to help libraries serve high-needs patrons as well as strategies for supporting staff working with these individuals. While public libraries are struggling to address growing numbers of high-needs patrons experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, mental health problems, substance abuse, and poverty-related needs, this book will help librarians build or contribute to library services that will best address patrons' psychosocial needs. Beth Wahler and Sarah C. Johnson, experienced in both library and social work, begin by providing an overview of patrons' psychosocial needs, structural and societal reasons for the shift in these needs, and how these changes impact libraries and library staff. Chapters focus on best practices for libraries providing person-centered services and share lessons learned, including information about special considerations for certain patron populations that might be served by individual libraries. The book concludes with information about how library organizations can support public library staff. Librarians and library students who are concerned about both patrons and library staff will find the practical advice in this book invaluable. NBN can get 20% off Creating a Person-Centered Library by using the discount code NBN20 on the Blooomsbury.com US website. Beth Wahler, PhD, MSW is founder and principal consultant at Beth Wahler Consulting, LLC and affiliated research faculty and previous director of the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina- Charlotte. Dr. Wahler is a social work consultant, researcher, and experienced administrator whose primary focus is trauma-informed librarianship, library strategies for addressing patrons' or community psychosocial needs, supporting library staff with serving high-needs patrons and reducing work-related stress/trauma, and various kinds of collaborations, services, and programs to meet patron, staff, or community needs. She has also published and presented internationally on library patron and staff needs, trauma-informed librarianship, and library/social work collaborations.  Sarah C. Johnson, MLIS, LMSW, is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she teaches a graduate course on Library Social Work. As a researcher and educator, Sarah is the creator and host of the Library Social Work podcast which aims to inform the public about interdisciplinary collaborations between social service providers and public libraries. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons (Bloomsbury, 2023) provides a comprehensive overview of various services, programs, and collaborations to help libraries serve high-needs patrons as well as strategies for supporting staff working with these individuals. While public libraries are struggling to address growing numbers of high-needs patrons experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, mental health problems, substance abuse, and poverty-related needs, this book will help librarians build or contribute to library services that will best address patrons' psychosocial needs. Beth Wahler and Sarah C. Johnson, experienced in both library and social work, begin by providing an overview of patrons' psychosocial needs, structural and societal reasons for the shift in these needs, and how these changes impact libraries and library staff. Chapters focus on best practices for libraries providing person-centered services and share lessons learned, including information about special considerations for certain patron populations that might be served by individual libraries. The book concludes with information about how library organizations can support public library staff. Librarians and library students who are concerned about both patrons and library staff will find the practical advice in this book invaluable. NBN can get 20% off Creating a Person-Centered Library by using the discount code NBN20 on the Blooomsbury.com US website. Beth Wahler, PhD, MSW is founder and principal consultant at Beth Wahler Consulting, LLC and affiliated research faculty and previous director of the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina- Charlotte. Dr. Wahler is a social work consultant, researcher, and experienced administrator whose primary focus is trauma-informed librarianship, library strategies for addressing patrons' or community psychosocial needs, supporting library staff with serving high-needs patrons and reducing work-related stress/trauma, and various kinds of collaborations, services, and programs to meet patron, staff, or community needs. She has also published and presented internationally on library patron and staff needs, trauma-informed librarianship, and library/social work collaborations.  Sarah C. Johnson, MLIS, LMSW, is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she teaches a graduate course on Library Social Work. As a researcher and educator, Sarah is the creator and host of the Library Social Work podcast which aims to inform the public about interdisciplinary collaborations between social service providers and public libraries. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Changing the language of terms we use to refer to people suffering from addiction can be key, even if they self-identify with the terminology. Cailyn Green, assistant professor of addiction studies in the school of human services at Empire State University, explains why. Cailyn Green, MS, Ph.D., Masters-CASAC is the Assistant Professor of Addiction Studies […]

Send us a Text Message.Carl Rogers was a founder of  humanistic psychology, and developer of person-centered therapy. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss his contributions to the field, what person-centered therapy is, how it's used, and his continued impact.Support the Show.Follow The Unconventional Therapist's Guide to Nothing on social media:Instagram: @unconventionaltherapistsguidetonothingTwitter: @UTGN_PodcastIntro and Outro music by 13th Ward Social ClubFollow on Instagram at @13thwardsocialclub and visit https://www.13thwardsocialclub.com/

Imagine navigating a system where your needs are ignored due to your age. This is the reality for many adults with autism facing age discrimination. The fight against this injustice hinges on advocacy, personalization, and accessibility. Advocating for legislative changes ensures equality and fairness. In this episode, host Annette Hines talks with Christina Gravina CEO & Founder of BILT (Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc.). Annette and Christina address age discrimination in autism services, highlighting the challenges adults face when denied support due to age. Christina advocates for legal changes and emphasizes personalized, goal-oriented services over the one-size-fits-all model. Her organization, BILT, offers one-on-one support, therapeutic mentoring, skill-building, and community integration, with options for private pay and insurance. They've also opened a center with small group classes and a high staff-to-client ratio, allowing clients to choose activities they enjoy. Christina stresses starting small, gathering feedback, and overcoming funding challenges to create effective programs for people with disabilities.   In this episode, you will hear: Why you should advocate for legislative changes to address age discrimination in autism services. How to provide individualized services tailored to the unique goals and interests of disabled individuals. What payment options, such as private pay, school district funding, DDS payments, and insurance, can make services more accessible. Ways to create meaningful programs for individuals with disabilities. Resources from this Episode: Website: www.biltne.org Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn: biltinc   Engage with us: Join our community: Circle of Care Visit:  https://annettehines.com Read Butterflies and Second Chances LinkedIn: @annette-hines-snc  Instagram: @parentingimpossible Facebook: @SpecialNeedsCompanies Twitter: @SpecialNeedsCo   Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. 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.  

Reducing Health Disparities Through Person-Centered SLP Services presented by Valeria Gary, MA, CCC-SLP. Members link to the course quiz: https://medslpcollective.com/courses/reducing-health-disparities-through-person-centered-slp-services-recording/ 0.2 ASHA CEUs / 2 PDHs Available.  CULTURAL LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY IN EDUCATION REQUIREMENT FOR ASHA.  To get ASHA CEUS/ PDHs for this course, you can join the MedSLP Collective Membership here: https://medslpcollective.com/invite COURSE AVAILABLE for ASHA CEUS FEBRUARY 1, 2022 – FEBRUARY 1, 2027 After this webinar, you will be able to… Learners will describe the difference between healthcare and health disparities. Participants will identify areas within the speech-language pathologist's (SLP) scope of practice that addresses health literacy. Learners will list ways to find reputable healthcare information and ways to incorporate physician notes and after-visit summaries into language and cognitive-communication treatment. Agenda: 0-5 minutes – Introduction 5-10 minutes – What are health and healthcare disparities? Who do they affect? Why is this topic important? 10-15 minutes – How does addressing disparities fit within the SLP scope of practice? 15-30 minutes – Identifying appropriate patients and involving care partners 30-45 minutes – Improving health literacy through reputable sources 45-105 minutes – Finding and creating person-centered resources that promote health literacy. 105-120 minutes – Summary and Q&A Speaker Information and Disclosures Valeria Gary, M.A., CCC-SLP owns Southeast Parkinson's Speech Services LLC, where she provides maintenance speech therapy services. She also owns Total Body Cognition LLC, empowering those living with chronic conditions to minimize symptoms and thrive through nutrition, physical activity, and education. Valeria holds certifications in Speech-Language Pathology, Personal Training, Brain Health Training, Behavior Change, Nutrition Coaching, and Health Coaching. A member of Allied Team Training for Parkinson's and an advisory board member for Parkinson's Foundation Georgia, Valeria has a particular interest in wellness for people living with Parkinson's Disease. The post WEBINAR: Reducing Health Disparities Through Person-Centered SLP Services appeared first on The MedSLP Collective Podcast.

Why is integration important in clinical practice? What challenges exist in aligning unconventional practices with conventional therapy?MEET Tina VitoloTina Vitolo, LCSW, is a Doctor of Social Work with almost 20 years of experience. Her doctoral dissertation, focusing on Complementary and Alternative Interventions in clinical social work practice, was published in the Journal of Research on Social Work Practice. In her private practice, Tina integrates Human Design, Crystal Healing, and Intuitive Practices with established clinical theories such as Psychodynamic, Transpersonal Psychology, Existential Humanistic, Jungian, and Person-Centered approaches. Tina also runs The Black Sheep Therapist, where she coaches unconventional therapists on integrating unconventional interventions within an evidence-based framework. Her Innovative Practitioner Accelerator Program offers education and empowerment to therapists seeking to broaden their therapeutic approachesFind out more at The Black Sheep Guide, connect with Tina on Instagram, and join her FB Group: Black Sheep Therapists: Embracing Unconventional Practices In Mental HealthIN THIS PODCAST:What are the limitations of more traditional therapy? 4:12Complimentary modalities vs. holistic modalities 9:47What are the misconceptions of alternative healing modalities? 25:10What Are The Limitations Of More Traditional Therapy?What is evidence-based Practice?What are the 3 components of evidence-based practice?The importance of building rapport with your clientsComplementary Modalities Vs. Holistic ModalitiesAligning with health and healingWhat are the benefits of complementary therapy modalities?Providing a safe space for your clients and colleaguesHow can therapists begin to embrace authenticity in their practice?What Are The Misconceptions Of Alternative Healing Modalities?Understanding the research that goes into alternative modalitiesFinding research on these modalitiesThe importance of knowing your clinical theoryHow to determine which modalities to use with your clients?Connect With MeInstagram @holisticcounselingpodcastFacebookJoin the private Facebook groupRate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.Sign up for my FREE email course:

Through our ABA education, we learned a lot about rules and procedures around behavior management. However, sometimes rigid traditional methods fail to work, and we need to turn to an empathetic, person-centered approach instead. Acknowledging how our learners are feeling in the moment can sometimes be far more effective than trying to push ahead. Here, we discuss how the person-centered approach works.The beauty of a person-centered approach is that it holds space for our learners while still allowing us to hold firm boundaries. The goal is to come across as a cheerleader, not a controller. We discuss Hanley's Universal Protocol and related concepts, tips for creating a more positive environment, and how to identify precursors to problem behaviors.On Thursday, May 17th, we're hosting a live CEU event on a child-centered approach to behavior management. Click the link below to sign up!What's Inside:How to use a person-centered approach to behavior managementDetails on Hanley's Universal ProtocolHow to identify precursors to problem behaviorsMentioned In This Episode:HowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramJoin our upcoming CEU event!

Judy Cornish is an author, founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer's Wellbeing Network (DAWN®), creator of the DAWN Method® and retired elder law attorney. Her two books (The Dementia Handbook and Dementia With Dignity) take person-centered dementia care from theory to practice by identifying the skills not lost to dementia. Through DAWN, Judy provides counseling, private classes, and an online video program for families and home caregivers. Judy's goal is to help families learn how to truly support their loved ones and enjoy more companionship as they live with dementia. Listen in and learn how Judy creates Healing Ties through a person-centered approach to dementia care.

Steve chats with Elizabeth A. Wahler and Sarah C. Johnson, authors of the book, Creating a Person-Centered Library: Best Practices for Supporting High-Needs Patrons, about how they came to work with libraries, what a person-centered approach to library work looks like, why it’s important for both library staff and administration to buy in to the … Continue reading 256: Creating a Person-Centered Library

Learn how to create your loved one's Life Plan. Join the Life Plan Workshop Waitlist now: https://www.empoweringability.org/workshopwaitlist/ The 'Special' plan that others have for your loved one with a developmental disability is not a good one. (i.e. a group home and a day program) This is why you must work with your loved one to build your life plan. Person-centered planning is about building a life plan for your loved one that is individualized to them and leads to an awesome, ordinary future full of meaning and opportunities.  Listen to this episode to learn more about Person-centered planning and how to get started on your loved one's plan! Join me for an insightful journey into person-centered planning in my upcoming Life Plan Workshop. Let's create a future full of hope and possibilities.  Secure your spot on the workshop waitlist now: https://www.empoweringability.org/workshopwaitlist/  

In this 32:14 episode, Dr Suzi Baxter, PhD, RD, LD, FADA, FAND, and Alena Morales, RD, discuss the most important things healthcare professionals can do to help ensure people with disabilities have the best patient experience possible in the inpatient setting.  See the full transcript on anhi.org.

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Wes Dunning to discuss his journey as an athlete, coach, and human, in addition to how he applies what he has learned into coaching the next generation of athletes using a person-centered approach. Wes was drawn to conditioning and healthy living while playing basketball at Gonzaga College High School, where he was trained by Healthy Baller co-founder and then Gonzaga Strength Coach Blair O'Donovan. His interest in training athletes expanded while playing basketball at Hampton University, and he immediately began training athletes after graduating in 2013. Wes has coached at both the Nike Elite Gonzaga High School Men's Basketball and AU Basketball programs. For more on Wes, be sure to find him on Instagram @BigWes_D - you can also check out healthyballer.com - healthyballer.com/hoopers - & @wesdunning on YouTube! *SEASON 5 of the Brawn Body Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit - BE SURE to use coupon code brawnbody10 at checkout to save 10% on your Isophit order! **Be sure to check out the NEW Brawn Body website by clicking here: brawn-body.com Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

Healthcare is dynamic, some might even say chaotic. Anyone who has spent five minutes in a busy hospital will attest to the fact that caregivers, patients and equipment move through the hallways, and in and out of rooms, at a dizzying pace. And with all that movement, it's no surprise those same caregivers are often slowed down when they can't find someone or something they need. In response to this dynamic, some health systems have embraced RTLS to reduce the time lost in searching and to add more context to their data for better insight into clinical workflows and operational outcomes. In this important webinar, we'll speak to leaders about their RTLS journey, explore uses cases where it's made a difference today and is positioned to do so tomorrow, review best practice for implementation and optimization, and cover how the technology has advanced over the past few years.  Source: Enabling Asset Tracking & Facilitating Clinical Workflows with Person-Centered RTLS on healthsystemcio.com - healthsystemCIO.com is the sole online-only publication dedicated to exclusively and comprehensively serving the information needs of healthcare CIOs.

Focusing on What's Left: The Heart of Person-Centered Dementia Care" emphasizes a shift in perspective towards recognizing and nurturing the remaining abilities and strengths of individuals living with dementia. This approach prioritizes dignity, empathy, and the preservation of identity, fostering a supportive environment where individuals can thrive despite cognitive challenges. By giving focus on what remains rather than dwelling on losses, caregivers can enhance quality of life and promote meaningful connections with those in their care. By centering attention on the capabilities and interests that persist, caregivers can tailor activities and interventions to align with each individual's unique needs, preferences, and strengths. Targeted focusing enables caregivers to cultivate moments of joy, purpose, and connection, enhancing the overall well-being of those living with dementia. By acknowledging and amplifying what remains, Focusing on What's Left" promotes a more holistic and enriching approach to dementia care, centered on the enduring essence of each person. That's the topic of this week's guest with The Dementia Nurse, Donna Marentey ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: Dementia Patients Can Remember: Joy Ride to Past Lives Conversations to Remember ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please Support Our Sponsors So We Can Continue To Bring The Show to You For Free ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com or Visit us at www.FadingMemoriesPodcast.com

This week on “The Top Line,” we're speaking with Jared Baeten, MD, Ph.D., Vice President, HIV Clinical Development, Gilead Sciences about how advancements in HIV treatment research have enabled individuals to lead longer and healthier lives by taking and staying on medication. Nevertheless, HIV persists as a significant public health challenge. To end the HIV epidemic, it is crucial to go beyond a biomedical approach and fully integrate social determinants of health into the collective response. Not everyone is achieving long-term success.  Long-term success involves meeting more than the United Nations' goals of ending the epidemic by 2030. Treatment selection can help prioritize long-term outcomes from the very beginning. There are several other key factors for people with HIV and their healthcare providers to consider when assessing treatment choices, such as the resistance and safety profile of a treatment, drug-to-drug interaction potential, and comorbid conditions. This podcast is brought to you by Gilead Sciences. Visit gileadhivtogether.com to learn more about Gilead's unique collaborations worldwide and the work to help end the HIV epidemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Gina Brelesky, MPA, Founder and Lead Coach at Experience Human, discusses person-centered supervision of Direct Support Professionals. Interviewers: Jessica Short, BA, CESP, Senior Training & Consultation Specialist and Joyce Jelley, BA, Senior Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities Click for Full Transcript of Episode 24

In this week's episode, Cynthia and John are joined by Art Dykstra to discuss the history, current state, and future of person-centered planning. Episode Transcript  Resources mentioned in the episode: To-Do List  High Tide Press  Flourish  Want to share stories with us? Email us at Quillopod@myquillo.com To learn more about Quillo Connect visit MyQuillo.com  

Description: Alixe Bonardi, OTR, MHA, FAAIDD, Vice President – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, and Kate Brady, PhD, ABD, Project Manager for the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) and HCBS Setting Rule Engagement at the Human Services Research Institute, discuss moving toward an authentically person-centered system of supports and services for people with disabilities. Interviewer: Jaime Zahid, Training & Consultation Specialist at The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities Click for Full Transcript of Episode 22

Dr. Lauren McHenry is a certified mental performance consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and national certified counselor. As a former Team USA and professional athlete, Lauren understands the pressures, expectations, and emotional highs and lows in the world of elite and collegiate sport. She is the founder of McHenry Mental Performance, LLC and Thriving Through BeingTM. As a consultant, Lauren serves athletes, sport parents, coaches, and sport organizations across the country to optimize performance without compromising well-being. Lauren created Thriving Through BeingTM to help coaches thrive through quality relationships with athletes, colleagues, and parents with an evidence-based, easy-to-access course that offers practical and immediately applicable strategies. Lauren's work—much of which informs the Thriving Through BeingTM course—has been published in the Journal of Applied Sport Psychology and the Routledge Handbook of Mental Health in Elite Sport. In today's episode, we speak about person centered coaching and the importance of unconditional regard, whihc fosters connection and trust by helping athletes that the coach is there for them no matter what.  Connect with Dr Lauren McHenry: Website: https://www.mchenrymentalperformance.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lauren-mchenry/ Instagram: @mchenrymentalperformance College Coach Credentialing: https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/college-coach-credentialing/   PUT IN YOUR BULK BOOK ORDERS SOON TO GET THEM BY THE HOLIDAYS!: Programs such as UNC soccer and lacrosse, Syracuse lacrosse, Middlebury College, Colby College, Rutgers University, and many other champions are using THE CHAMPION TEAMMATE book with their athletes. Schools and clubs are using EVERY MOMENT MATTERS for staff development and book clubs. Are you?  We have been fulfilling numerous bulk orders for some of the top high school and collegiate sports programs in the country, will your team be next?  Please click here and grab yourself a copy of The Champion Teammate today.   Please email John@ChangingTheGameProject.com if you want discounted pricing on 10 or more books on any of our books. Thanks everyone. This week's podcast is brought to you by our friends at Sprocket Sports.  Sprocket Sports is a new software platform for youth sports clubs.  There are a lot of these systems out there, but Sprocket provides the full enchilada. They give you all the cool front-end stuff to make your club look good– like websites and marketing tools – AND all the back-end transactions and services to run your business better so you can focus on what really matters – your players and your teams.  Sprocket is built for those clubs looking to thrive, not just survive, in the competitive world of youth sports clubs.  So if you've been looking for a true business partner – not just another app – check them out today at https://sprocketsports.me/CTG. Become a Podcast Champion! This weeks podcast is also sponsored by our Patreon Podcast Champions. Help Support the Podcast and get FREE access to our most popular online courses, a $300 value. If you love the podcast, we would love for you to become a Podcast Champion, (https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions) for as little as a cup of coffee per month (OK, its a Venti Mocha), to help us up the ante and provide even better interviews, better sound, and an overall enhanced experience. Plus, as a $10 per month Podcast Super-Champion, you will have access to never before released and bonus material, including: Downloadable transcripts of our best podcasts, so you don't have to crash your car trying to take notes! A code to get free access to our online course called “Coaching Mastery,” usually a $97 course, plus four other courses worth over $100, all yours for free for becoming a patron. Other special bonus opportunities that come up time to time Access to an online community of coaches like you who are dedicated listeners of the podcast, and will be able to answer your questions and share their coaching experiences.

Ready to transform your mental health counseling career? How about busting those fears about starting a private practice, running out of money, or facing licensing board issues? As a seasoned marriage and family therapist, practice owner, and educator, I am here to reveal the secrets. You'll learn about person-centered supervision, a concept that can revolutionize your practice by bridging the gap between counseling and supervision. We'll explore the dynamics of the counselor-client relationship, the role of the counselor, and how to use person-centered counseling techniques to their fullest potential.I'm thrilled to acknowledge the 236 graduates of my 40-hour LPC LMFT supervisor course - a record-breaking achievement in Texas. And it's not just about training, we also provide financial assistance to counselors in need. If you're looking forward to enhancing your skills, apply for the 2023 Practice Grant Giveaway at katewalkertraining.com/grant. The episode also gives you a peek into the Step It Up membership, Badass Basics, and exclusive mastermind groups, designed to help you unlock your potential and build a thriving counseling practice. Join me in this enlightening journey and redefine what it means to be a successful counselor.Get your step by step guide to private practice. Because you are too important to lose to not knowing the rules, going broke, burning out, and giving up. #counselorsdontquit.

Our guest this week on A Voice and Beyond is Dr. Jenevora Williams, who returns to the show to speak candidly about her teaching career, from her early teaching days and the journey that has led to where she is presently in her role as the Co-Founder of Vocal Health Education. She has earned the respect of our voice community as a leading exponent in the field of vocal health and singing teaching. After a successful career in Opera, she turned her attention to investigating healthy and efficient vocal function. The combination of academic study and practical experience has resulted in her unique perception of understanding the human voice.In this interview, Jenevora shares her career journey, the many battles she provoked and endured along the way, and the harsh lessons learned both personally and professionally. This discussion is focused around the importance of collegiality, compassion, and understanding in our singing voice community and how leading in this way can have positive outcomes for our students.Jenevora is an advocate for student-centred learning and the teacher training that she has co-created as part of Vocal Health Education endorses a person-centred philosophy. She explains the importance of this philosophy, the barriers she is trying to breakdown through this work, and how VHE has been developed for all teachers, irrespective of age, stage of development, or experience. This is a truly honest and rare look into her career and I appreciate her willingness to so openly share her stories and thoughts on the show. I felt honoured to hold space for this discussion with Dr. Jenevora Williams and I am sure you will love hearing her story. In this Episode1:15 – Introduction5:36 – Philosophy based on Person Centered interactions25:57 – The people who chose to work with Dr. Jenevora26:47 –Fear-based barrier or a defense 38:04 – How social media has exacerbated the problem of bias53:57 – Vocal Health Education is coming to Australia1:02:42 – Vocal Health First Aid training Find Dr. Jenevora OnlineWebsites:https://jenevorawilliams.com/ https://www.vocalhealth.co.uk/ https://www.evolvingvoice.co.uk/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/JenevoraWilliamsEvolvingVoice Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jwevolvingvoice/  Upcoming Australian Tour:www.vocalhealth.co.uk/australian-tourFor more, go to https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/132.Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps!Follow me on Instagram.

Keith Wilson explains Rogerian Person Centered Counseling. Episode 2207: Rogerian Person Centered Counseling by Keith Wilson on Supporting Other People and Understanding Therapy Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. The original post is located here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2017/02/27/rogerian-person-centered-counseling/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Wilson explains Rogerian Person Centered Counseling. Episode 2207: Rogerian Person Centered Counseling by Keith Wilson on Supporting Other People and Understanding Therapy Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Guide to Peace When Relationships Go Bad. The original post is located here: https://keithwilsoncounseling.com/2017/02/27/rogerian-person-centered-counseling/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teen Self Confidence: We Need Our Teens to Show Up in This World! Help us grow & make an impact: Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more inspiring content and let us know what you want to learn more about! Thank you Snacks By Nature for sponsoring this episode. If you're new to our pod, Check us out here:https://www.snacksbynature.com/ Welcome to Parenting on Purpose:At the Parenting on Purpose podcast, hosted by @theperfectblend, we are committed to empowering parents and guardians with the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to navigate the ever-changing landscape of parenting. We firmly believe in the transformative power of coaching and optimizing family dynamics to raise resilient, happy, and healthy children, all while prioritizing personal well-being. Our podcast delves into a diverse range of topics centered around parenting, child development, and family dynamics, with a focus on coaching, optimizing family life, and self-mastery. We provide practical insights and strategies for managing stress, practicing self-care, and fostering personal growth, enabling parents to thrive in all aspects of their lives. Join us as we feature interviews with leading experts in the field of parenting, who offer valuable guidance and share their wealth of knowledge. Additionally, we showcase real-life stories and experiences from fellow parents and guardians who are dedicated to creating a positive and nurturing environment for their children. Our aim is to cultivate a supportive community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about parenting and committed to personal growth and well-being. By prioritizing our own health and development, we create an environment where our children can flourish. In this episode, let's meet Ashley Saha, the Founder of Open Door Counseling! Join us as we dive into a common struggle for parents: Balancing Personal Growth as an adult and Parenting with Prescence. Can a Parent Really Do It All ?? Ashley's approach is not only insightful but also fun and relatable, making this podcast episode a treasure trove of practical tips you can apply to your relationships with others and yourself. Happy Growing! More about Ashley: Ashley is an Experienced Clinical Social Worker with a Person-Centered and Psychodynamic approach. With a whopping 15 years of experience working with children, adults, and families, she's truly a pro in her field. Ashley is fueled by her passion for people and their unique stories, driven to create a safe space where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Her unwavering determination lies in making therapy accessible to all. You can find Ashley here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-saha-14697816b/Open Door Counseling: https://www.opendoorcounseling.online/

Today, let's shine a spotlight on our amazing speaker Eric, at CounselingExam.com, who helps bring this podcast to life."Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with all the different therapeutic techniques? Don't worry; we've got you covered in this podcast episode! We'll explore 12 essential person-centered therapy techniques that can empower you to help your clients grow and change. From active listening to unconditional positive regard, we're breaking down these methods in detail and providing real-life examples to illustrate how you, as a therapist, can put them into practice.Join us on this enlightening journey as we discuss client empowerment, self-determination, and the importance of fostering a safe therapeutic environment. We'll also touch on how empathetic understanding and non-directiveness can facilitate your clients' self-discovery and personal growth. By the end of this episode, you'll feel more confident in your knowledge of person-centered therapy and be ready to excel in the counseling field and ace that National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Narrative Exam!If you need to study for your NCMHCE narrative exam, try the free samplers at: CounselingExam.comThis podcast is not associated with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) or any state or governmental agency responsible for licensure.

“There is no health without mental health.” - Dr. Vikram Patel Dr. Vikram Patel is a psychiatrist, professor, renowned researcher and the incoming chair of Harvard Medical School Department of Global Health and Social Medicine where he takes over for the late Dr. Paul Farmer. Through decades of field-defining research, Dr Patel has shown how community-based resources can meet a growing burden of mental illness globally. In this episode, we explore Dr. Patel's journey from training as a psychiatrist in London to working in Zimbabwe and co-founding Sangath - an award-winning Indian NGO, committed to improving mental health care across the globe. This episode is a must-listen for those wanting to learn about strategies for scaling mental health care that extend beyond the traditional healthcare system and understanding how technology can help to improve the quality of psychological and social interventions. Topics include:  The importance of supporting Community Health Workers and Frontline Workers to treat mental illness and address the crisis of human resources in healthcare and mental health The integral difference between mental health and mental illness  The critical need for integration of mental health support into universal health coverage The connection and influence of mental health on other chronic diseases  The role of the ‘accompaniment model' in mental health care Understanding how non-specialist providers can deliver the ‘active ingredient' in mental health intervention for two thirds of mental illness The failings, future and possible fixes for the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual (DSM) in psychiatry   Introducing a stepped care approach in addressing individual's mental health needs  The importance of human connection in mental health treatment The need to shift from a diagnostic model to a person-centered approach  Exploring measurement based peer supervision in mental health treatment programs  The top 3 ways to leverage digital to augment humans in mental health care, not replace them Related resources: Grand Challenges Canada funded project to scale up peer supervision for delivery of psychological treatments - Collaboration between GMH@Harvard's Project EMPOWER, Dimagi, Sangath and the University of Toronto https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/empower-gcc-project-pilot/ How Digital Solutions Can Help Scale Mental Health Care https://www.dimagi.com/blog/digital-solutions-scale-mental-health-care/ Dr. Vikram Patel profile and research: https://ghsm.hms.harvard.edu/faculty-staff/vikram-patel Learn about Dr. Patel's new role as Chair of of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School:  https://hms.harvard.edu/news/patel-named-new-chair-global-health-social-medicine Sign up to our newsletter, and stay informed of Dimagi's work :⁠⁠⁠https://sites.dimagi.com/newsletter-sign-up⁠⁠⁠  We are on social media - follow us for the latest from Dimagi: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/dimagi⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/dimagi/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/dimagi.inc/⁠⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt8JcRhWywkVJRR_YWv4OhA⁠⁠⁠  If you enjoy this show, please leave us a 5-Star Review and share your favorite episodes with friends. Hosts: Jonathan Jackson: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanljackson/⁠⁠⁠ Amie Vaccaro: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/amievaccaro/ ⁠⁠

In this episode, ISSS Past Presidents Dr. Stephen Lewis from the University of Guelph in Canada, and Dr. Penelope Hasking from Curtin University in Australia talk about a new way of understanding self-injury and self-harm, with a special focus on recovery. In their person-centered approach, they emphasize the perspective of lived experience, move away from a "why don't you just stop" mentality, normalize ongoing self-injury thoughts and urges, and discuss strengths, scarring, and disclosures. Follow Drs. Lewis and Hasking on Twitter at @SPLewisPhD and @PennyHasking. Keep up with Dr. Lewis' non-profit outreach organization Self-Injury Outreach & Support at @sioutreach, and follow Dr. Hasking's research in the Emotional Health and Self-Injury Research Group at @NSSI_RG. Below are links to their book and a couple of their articles referenced in this episode:Lewis, S. P., & Hasking, P. A. (2023). Understanding self-injury: A person-centered approach. Oxford University Press.Lewis, S. P., & Hasking, P. A. (2021). Understanding self-injury: A person-centered approach. Psychiatric Services, 72(6), 721-723.Lewis, S. P., & Hasking, P. (2019). Putting the “self” in self-injury research: Inclusion of people with lived experience in the research process. Psychiatric Services, 70(11), 1058-1060.To read more about person-first language and identity-first language when referencing autism, click here and also visit https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36237135/. To read about language used to discuss race and ethnicity, click here. The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their "Best 20 Clinical Psychology Podcasts" and by Welp Magazine in their "20 Best Injury Podcasts."

In this episode of the Behavioral Corner, host Steve Martorano is joined by licensed psychologist and certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor Barry Lessin. Lessin discusses the evolution of addiction treatment approaches and his personal shift towards a harm reduction philosophy. -------------------------------The Behavioral Corner Podcast is made possible by Retreat Behavioral Health. Learn more.

Michelle Cuppari is a licensed therapist in both New York and New Jersey. She also has a lived experience living with OCD.   In this episode, we talk about: ◾️Michelle's journey of living with OCD and getting her diagnosis. ◾️The concept of pain to purpose, and how her struggles with OCD has led her to work as an OCD therapist. ◾️Michelle's approach to therapy. ◾️How she takes a person-centered approach to working with her clients. ◾️Different cognitive behavioral approaches that can be used in conjunction with ERP.   Find Michelle here: @michelle_cuppari.psyd https://michelle-cuppari.clientsecure.me/   Find Zach here: zachwesterbeck.com @zach_westerbeck

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I'm Ellen Bernstein-Ellis, Program Specialist and Director Emeritus for the Aphasia Treatment Program at Cal State East Bay and a member of the Aphasia Access Podcast Working Group. AA strives to provide members with information, inspiration, and ideas that support their aphasia care through a variety of educational materials and resource I'm today's host for an episode that will feature Kathryn Shelley, former Aphasia Access President and co-founder and current Grant Director for the Aphasia Center of West Texas. Kathryn was our guest for episode #1 of the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast and we are delighted and honored to invite her back to be the guest on this 100th episode of our Aphasia Conversations Podcast. We'll discuss financial sustainability of Life Participation programs across a variety of settings, with a focus on best practices for fundraising. Guest bio   Kathryn Shelley has over 30 years' experience in nonprofit management, board leadership, strategic planning, marketing, and fundraising. She is co-founder, prior Executive Director, Marketing & Development Director, and currently the Grants Director for the Aphasia Center of West Texas, one of the earliest community-based nonprofits in the U.S. to incorporate the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia. Prior to her father's stroke in 2001 and his resulting aphasia, Kathryn was lead designer and co-owner of a marketing and graphic design firm in Austin Texas. Listener Take-aways In today's episode you will: Hear how two events involving chocolate and rock and roll have grown awareness and funds. Find out how typical stages of organizational development might influence your fundraising capacity. Gain practical tips for sharing the impact of your aphasia program to help raise awareness and funding. Learn about some resources available for supporting your nonprofit know-how. Show notes edited for conciseness and clarity Ellen Bernstein-Ellis So, Kathryn, I want to give you a shout out and just a great big welcome. It took 100 episodes, but thank you for coming back. Kathryn Shelley Thank you so much for having me, Ellen. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  01:24 Absolutely, I was glad to introduce you. You've done so much and have worn so many different hats, Kathryn, and I'm excited to get to have a discussion with you today. So again, welcome. Kathryn Shelley  02:20 Thank you. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 02:21 We like to start off the episodes with a fun question. Can you share an Aphasia Access favorite resource? Kathryn Shelley  02:33 Well, it's a hard pick, there are so many. But let me tell you about the one that I'm involved in right now - top of mind. It's an online certificate and badge course, E-badge course, called Person Centered care, Life Participation Approach to Aphasia series. Aphasia Access just launched the first in that series called The Life Participation, Knowledge Course. It's so much more than a webinar. It's contemporary, and it's how you interact with each of eight modules. You earn .25 CEUs, and at the end you receive a clickable E badge which takes anybody, an employer, your peers, if you have that in your email signature, to a site that shows everything that you did to earn that badge. It's so contemporary and so comprehensive, and it will give someone a foundational understanding of the Life Participation Approach. I'm loving working with Melinda Corwin and Nina Simmons-Mackie, and just the entire team of subject matter experts. The reviews are coming in from both professors teaching the next generation and current speech pathologists that it is really fantastic and very, very helpful. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 04:06 We can also point our listeners to Episode 92 to learn more about this course, because we actually interviewed Melinda and Brooke Hallowell. So that's another place they can go to learn more.  Can you explain to the listeners how they can access the course? Kathryn Shelley  04:27 On AphasiaAccess.org, you'll see the link on the homepage that will take you over to our new Academy, which is the platform where all of our interactive courses are. It's an easy sign up to be on that platform, and then you'll see the course right there. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  04:48 That's great. Thank you. I don't blame you for picking that today for a favorite. To celebrate this 100th episode, I was wondering, Kathryn, if I could ask you to share with our listeners the backstory to the start of this podcast. Just a little insider history. Kathryn Shelley  05:07 Sure. Let's see. It was Nina Simmons-Mackie and I in a daydreaming conversation wondering how to reach busy professionals with a free product to connect them to the wealth of practical tips and information that is available through all the people that make up Aphasia Access. It was Nina who said, “How about a podcast, people wouldn't have to carve out work time, they can listen in a car, or on a  walk, anytime.” And then we brainstormed who might entertain heading up this new endeavor and be the type of person others would say yes to. So Ellen, I was simply the one fortunate enough to pitch the idea to you. So it's really you and the amazing podcast team that made it happen and keep it going. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  06:01 Thank you. Those are very, very kind words, and very appreciated. I just have to give a shout out to my colleagues who have been part of this collaborative team along the way, the whole 100 episodes. Nidhi Mahendra, Katie Strong, Jerry Hoepner, Janet Patterson, and Alyssa Rome. They've all contributed to this podcast so much and they are a joy to work with. And of course, I have to thank Todd Von Deak, Jess Campbell and Lisa McCracken, of Aphasia Access, who make sure we have all the logistical support in place. And one more thank you, and that's to the 100 plus guests. Just thank you for sharing your stories and your incredible work with our listeners. You know, maybe one more thank you, and that's to the listeners, because we just so appreciate the support. Thank you for sharing the podcast with your colleagues and your students. We are excited to see it grow. Kathryn Shelley  06:53 You told me that there's over 102,000 downloads that have been verified. So how cool is that? Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 07:02 We've been amazed to see that it's being listened to in over 50 countries. We've just been really excited and honored to be part of this. So thank you. And again, I'm glad you're here today. We didn't get a chance to describe your Aphasia Center very much when you were interviewed for episode one. You did share the why though, how your dad's own experience with aphasia was an important part of the story for starting the Aphasia Center at West Texas in Midland. You are a co-founder of that center and it's celebrating its 20th anniversary. That's a really special milestone. Maybe you could share a little bit about what your center looks like today. Kathryn Shelley  07:45 Sure, we're in a standalone building. We have multiple groups three days a week. Conversation groups are the backbone. Additionally, we have raised bed gardening, cooking, computer lab, and woodworking. All the groups are ever changing through the years according to the interests of our members. We've had book clubs, singing, photography, art,. Until COVID, we had a very active out and about program, which got people out of the center going to field trips to local museums, nature preserve, restaurants. We're all so glad it's starting to ramp back up. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  08:25 Sounds like amazing programming. I just have to acknowledge the 20th. It's a special milestone and really something to celebrate and an opportunity to reflect. Kathryn Shelley  08:35 Yes, it definitely is. And I'm really humbled and proud that 20 years later, that the spirit of the place, the spirit of the Aphasia Center looks and feels really as vibrant as it did during our startup years. I think that vibrancy remains so contagious, because we continue to serve our mission, which is to walk alongside aphasia survivors, who thought their life was basically over, then watch that depression evolve into hope and a pathway to embrace life again. So it really continues to be those real life stories that keep our staff, our volunteers and our investors so energized. I think in terms of today's financial sustainability topic, at 20 years, that looks different than in the very beginning, because we have investors that have now been with us for decades. They've guided us through the stock market crash of 2008. And then when we outgrew our early meeting spaces, to launch a capital campaign and buy a building. There are people who have stepped up through COVID. So we've really grown into our mature stage of development and our reputation certainly helps us attract and sustain these long term relationships. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 10:05 Kathryn, your center works really hard at cultivating grant support and building a donor base. But I really want to share with the listeners some of the stellar annual events that are associated with your center. I certainly have been watching this infamous Chocolate Decadence event that you host prior to Valentine's Day each year. I'm really just in awe of your center's ability to create these events. Could you share some tips on how you build a successful team to take on something like this and how the members of your center are involved? Kathryn Shelley  10:43 Sure. The first thing I would say is do not attempt this in year one. Events, special events, just take so much staff time and volunteer effort to put on. Chocolate Decadence started in our fourth year, when I would say we were entering our adolescent stage of development. Our donor base and our database was growing. We'd populated our board by then with people in media and marketing plus leaders in business and health care. Word was getting out in more and more spheres about us. Invitations to speak were on the wise, and that's when a generous woman with a long history of philanthropy and volunteer service presented her idea to our board. She came to us and to our board and said that she had just attended a chocolate themed fundraiser in another state, and that she thought it would do well in our region. And then, of course, everybody was over the moon at that idea. And she said, if you're interested, I'll chair the first year. She brought her own volunteers in the beginning, then it evolved from there with friends of friends, and it kept going. So at this point, Chocolate Decadence continues to be an elegant night, and it raises around 40% of our general operating funds. It is the gift that keeps on giving. Members do attend the event too. What's more life participation than that? One of the really dear things is that a family of one of our very loved founding board members who passed away knew what the center meant to their mother. That family underwrites the cost of the member tables as a way to honor their mother. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  12:42 That is fabulous. What a great way to bring the community together and have the stakeholders be part of a really important night. So that's great. And it sounds to me like you're saying these events just take quite a team, like you need a cadre of volunteers. Kathryn Shelley  12:58 That's exactly right. We certainly have a large number of terrific volunteers who show up that night to help. One thing that I've seen really talked about in the volunteer world is that trends have changed over the last 20 years. And, of course, more after COVID. So there used to be a generation of community volunteers who made volunteering their job. And they served on lengthy committee tasks. They really took care of so many things about Chocolate Decadence. We've not seen a new generation that has that level of flexibility today. So I have to say Chocolate Decadence has streamlined by switching to a more full service venue and contracting out a lot of what volunteers handled before. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 13:53 Yeah, I think I've noticed that too. And some of the other organizations that I've been involved with have noted this kind of change in trends of how you have to utilize volunteers. Kathryn Shelley 14:02 That's true. That's very true. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  14:05 Well, I know that Chocolate Decadence is just an amazing event. It has chocolate, so you're off to the races with that.  But you also do a concert, could you share a little bit about what that looks like? So I think that's a summer gathering. Is that right?  Kathryn Shelley  14:21 That's  right. And the Aphasia awareness concert is a different goal. Its main goal is awareness. So yes, it's an outdoor event with a fun tribute band. General Admission is free. So this year, you'll feel like you're witnessing Elton John in his early years. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  14:40 Oh, now that's great. Kathryn Shelley  14:43 Yeah, so during the concert, we raise awareness about aphasia, how it impacts people, and that there's an Aphasia  Center to help. The cost of the band is entirely underwritten by sponsors. And then because it's a free event, our television newspaper, and radio stations, trade or greatly reduce the cost of airtime for all the advertising. So it's a win-win as the media and a number of businesses want to have their names on the stage banners seen by that audience that night. It's usually a couple thousand people. Both of these events are just great ways for Aphasia Center members and families to get out of the house and participate. The fundraiser of Chocolate Decadence and the awareness raiser of the Concert are our two yearly events. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  15:37 Both of them build community in their own way.. That's fabulous. Today I've been thinking about how we're going to talk about this. And whether you are a community based center, a university, or even a hospital program, sustainability has several pillars, and I am so glad that you kindly agreed today to address one of those pillars, specifically financial sustainability. I'm particularly grateful for this chance to learn from your expertise, Kathryn, because most SLP training programs rarely offer instruction on program development and management. Yet, we are frequently motivated to launch programs to meet the needs of the community we serve, and we often learn as we go. But this lack of knowledge might be a barrier to someone wanting to start a program. You mentioned during our planning meeting that there's a fundraising framework that involves understanding the organizational development stages, and you've already started to sprinkle our conversation with those words. Could you explain those stages to the listeners? Kathryn Shelley  16:44 Sure. So the typical stages, particularly in nonprofits, and I think they overlap to other settings, are often called infancy, or startup, adolescence and maturity. Most every organization or a program begins with a compelling story by someone who is smack in the middle of that story. So if we think about Jodi Morgan, who is a huge hearted speech pathologist in Jacksonville, Florida, she went to a crowdsourcing campaign populated with video clips of people with aphasia, answering what an aphasia center would mean to them, when they didn't have one to go to. Then, that led to starting the Brooks Aphasia Center. And of course, my own story is as a panicked daughter, who only saw a dismal life ahead for my father, and frankly, an overwhelming life for me. So the first thing I did was call around to get advice on who was one of our region's most respected SLPs. Over and over, I was given the name Beth Crawford. And so it was Beth and I on the original staff, and Beth remains the program director today. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  18:00 That's fabulous to have that type of continuity and partnership. Kathryn Shelley  18:04 Absolutely. And then at the very beginning, the other person that's from that original staff, is Shun Kelly. She came on board as a CNA in our earliest days. All three of us are still there, 20 years later. But the startup stage of a new program is so often started by the people who are deeply affected. And, you know, there's a strong sense of ownership and often entrepreneurial staff emerges from the founders. So your nonprofit board of directors in those early stages is often more of a programming board, consumed with all the details of delivering service and creating those services.  Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 18:49 Okay, so that's what the startup looks like, or the infancy stage. Let's move on to adolescence. Kathryn Shelley 18:56 It can be a little rocky, like the usual stage. When you move further into the adolescent stage, the conversations, of course, have evolved to how to ensure the well-being and the longevity of the organization. For a nonprofit, that's the stage where recruitment needs to happen to transition from the founding programming board to a governing managing board. This is where I've seen organizations falter and get stuck at this stage if their leadership team remains homogeneous. Even more so if staff isn't equipped or unable to dedicate the time needed for financial well-being. This is where expanding to experts in fund development, social and broadcast media, and corporate and healthcare leaders can really open new spheres of expertise and influence. Then of course, I'm thinking about if you are housed within a university setting, fundraising people are typically already in place within the Office of Advancement. Of course, that's where you're going to really keep that relationship, hopefully, top of mind. You are supplying good stories of the impact that you're making, so that the advancement office team is able to communicate those stories as they're doing fundraising for the university and your program. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  20:41 How about moving on to the mature stage? Tell me a little bit about that. Kathryn Shelley  20:49 So yes, so the mature stage is where the governing managing board transitions to a true governing fundraising board. If you've already brought in a variety of skill sets in the previous stage, then it's more board members with high influence that are really more easily recruited. It's important to also keep the advancement officer with those news stories, and to keep your board just inspired with the stories of what you do. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 21:26 If you happen to be an SLP, who is new to these types of concepts, is there a resource you can recommend to learn more? Kathryn Shelley 21:37 Absolutely, there's so many. I have to say that, at heart, I'm an introvert. Just the thought of asking for money makes my palms sweat, and it just feels rude.   Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 21:51 Okay, I have sweaty palms too. Kathryn Shelley  21:55 But here's the thing. There are so many learning opportunities out there. I've taken advantage of so many that have been provided in our region, and that I could find online. Now, of course, Aphasia Access is full of people who have started small to large programs within all types of settings. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  22:17 That's a great point. And that's part of the strength of that community. For sure. Kathryn Shelley  22:21 Absolutely. And I can tell you that even at the Aphasia Access Leadership Summit, this March, there's a roundtable session called “Show Me the Money”. There's a community of people, speech pathologists, you know, all waiting for you. Then, also, Aphasia Access is launching a new mentoring program, and it's a great place to get one on one advice about all kinds of topics. That's within Aphasia Access. Then I would suggest searching the internet to see if there's a Nonprofit Management Center near you, because they're scattered across the country. They are a treasure trove of local resources. Importantly, they typically have a foundation search directory available to search funders by state ,region or interest area. They're a great local resource. Lastly, I'd recommend two things, the National Council of Nonprofits, and BoardSource, both premier organizations with lots of resources. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 23:29 That's great. You mentioned local resources and I'm sure some of these have great online resources to support and get you the knowledge you need to start this process to successfully implement these new programs, whether they're small or large scale. In terms of capacity building, when we had our planning meeting, you mentioned something that really resonated with me and I want you to bring that back up. It's about expectations and time. I was wondering if you would share that with the listeners? Kathryn Shelley  24:07 I've had such good fortune to come to know speech pathologists, just top of the line people wanting to change the world. I know how hard you all work and you all are in the life transformation business, helping people with complicated lives. It seems to me unrealistic to expect the same people running programs to also carry the major weight of fundraising, because what I know is that grant applications and a diversified fundraising strategy are a specialized skill set that can certainly be a full time job. Lots of foundations offer what they call capacity building grants. I would suggest prioritizing the cost of a skill development person, on contract or on staff as early as possible, that will really free you up to tend to the people and create the programs that you're trying to create. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  25:13 I think you're speaking to the “it takes a village” model.  Kathryn Shelley  25:19 So, absolutely and there's only so many,many hours in the day, right? Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 25:23 Well, let's then talk and offer our listeners some tips for implementing financial sustainability best practices, because I know that's really important to you. Where would you like to start? Share a best practice and then a tip to go with it. Kathryn Shelley  25:38 Okay, so always, the first best practice, in my mind, is capturing the human story. And the tip I would offer, especially in the age we live in, is to make sure you're sharing the real plight of people with aphasia in their own words, because it helps others understand the impact of your dream, instead of just feeling like you're there begging for dollars. So take out your cell phone, ask people with aphasia and their loved ones, what it was like before you came along, how their life has changed, or would change if they had-- fill in the blank-- the aphasia friendly book club or an aphasia camp or the program at that university. Video now is so low cost it's really a level playing field for anyone wanting to launch a dream. So take those videos and then strategize where best to share those stories. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 26:37 Well, that's a real doable tip, I think. And I want to recommend to our listeners, just visit the Aphasia Center of West Texas website, where you feature some compelling member stories. And do you have any lessons or tips about how you selected those stories? Kathryn Shelley 26:55 Not so much about how we selected them. I remember one time, we literally just set up the studio, we did hire a professional videographer, but we just hired him for two and a half hours. And then we asked anybody that wanted to come in to just have a seat. And we asked them about life before us and what difference we make. What spontaneously came out, in gestures, we of course, had some aphasia friendly tools sitting there if they needed those, but it's so powerful, what people will communicate if just given the chance? Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  27:39 Well, I think the first time I went to your website is because Audrey Holland said that everybody should listen or watch Ann's story. I think that's still up on your website. Is that right? Kathryn Shelley It is. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis So Ann's story. Kathryn, would you like to share another best practice? Kathryn Shelley 27:57 The second one I always think of is to utilize your regional resources. A tip is to find the Community Foundation closest to you. There are, I know, over 700 scattered across the United States. And my understanding is that something similar exists in a lot of countries. So in our country, a Community Foundation is a public charity that typically focuses on supporting a geographical area. They support local nonprofits and educational institutions. If you're a university, it would be through the Office of Advancement because that usually is a 501 C3 arm of a college or university. Whether you're going with someone or setting up the appointment yourself, the main point is that the Grants Officer at a Community Foundation wants to talk to you, they really do. This is their mandate, to fund new endeavors and sustain good causes in the community. So they have donor advised funds, endowments, scholarships, field of interest funds, giving circles and more. And they're all about making good things happen, especially for marginalized populations, like people with aphasia, Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  29:18 Right, that's great to have something tangible like that, that we can find in all of our communities. Do you have a third best practice you can share? Kathryn Shelley 29:27 Sure, the third best practice I think, is to create a strategy to continually expand relationships and the possibility of donors. It's really about beginning relationships, not knowing where they might lead. So for the Aphasia Center of West Texas, we host what we call “Talking and Tour” three to four times a year. We have chosen after people get off work before they go home, as a happy hour type event. They know from the flier that we will not be asking for money. We do show people a video featuring a variety of our members with aphasia sharing the impact of our services. It's around eight minutes long. And then our executive director Kitty Binek, shares about our events, a bit about our program, our board of volunteers. We make sure that we invite key people in town, such as realtors, ministers and rabbis, financial planners, and business people. Our board is responsible for bringing guests as well. It's really a place to cultivate a beginning relationship and an awareness of aphasia and what we do. We've certainly gained volunteers and donors in the process, but regardless, we find people are really inspired when they leave.  Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  30:55 I think you're pointing out the importance, that's in the literature on financial sustainability and healthcare innovation, of identifying your champions. That is an element that seems to be mentioned in numerous articles. You have to find the person who's motivated to support your program, whether you are at a university or community nonprofit. I remember an early episode with Janet Whiteside, Episode 17. She spoke about how the dean of her university asked her to share her dream. He wanted to know what it would be and then when he heard it was about building this Aphasia House, he was committed to raising the funds that would open the doors to this dream. That was just so inspirational, that type of partnership and championship. Any tips around identifying your champions? Kathryn Shelley 31:50 Sure, if I go back to the beginning, like Janet Whiteside and Jodie Morgan, all of us listened to our heart's desire to make a difference. And then we started talking to others. For me, there were a couple of community people that listened to me talk. And I was just talking everywhere I could think. What happens when you start talking, is that the power of good in the universe does open doors. In addition, you find the dreamers who came before you. So Aphasia Access, and the Aphasia Institute are great places to find community. But if you start talking in your own community, it really is contagious. I do think that the world does start opening up to you, Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 32:47 That's really inspirational advice. It just really goes to the heart. And I really appreciate this conversation today, because fundraising and finances can be very scary and today, you've made it feel so much more doable--lead by what's in the heart, and I really appreciate that. So thank you. Is there anything else you haven't had a chance to cover that you just wanted to share with the listeners? Kathryn Shelley 33:15 The one thing that I haven't mentioned that I have used in fundraising, and in populating a request for media or anything like that is I've been using the Aphasia Access State of Aphasia Report. I really am not trying to continually go back, but it is unlike anything I've ever seen. Instead of finding statistics, and all kinds of things in all kinds of places, all those stories and statistics, so much of what we all need to populate grant proposals and give them media sound bites is all in there. It's so worth it. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  34:00 I personally have also had an amazing experience with that as a resource for multiple tasks. And I just want to let our listeners know that recently in December, I think it was episode 96, we actually featured Nina Simmons-Mackie and Jamie Azios, telling us about how they're updating the report and what it's going to look like next. That is absolutely exciting. I am so grateful that that will soon be in our hands as well. So thank you for bringing that up. It's time to wrap up this episode. But I must ask you one more thing, Kathryn, and this is a fun one for me. If you had to pick only one thing we need to achieve urgently, as a community of providers and professionals, what would that one thing be for you? Kathryn Shelley  34:50 I think that's easy. For me, I say this with the greatest respect, but I do think it's diversification. It really is. Is my observation over these 20 years that if the condition of aphasia is going to become a household word, and if services are really going to reach the people who need them, then we must take our passionate storytelling selves and invite experts in marketing and fundraising, broader healthcare and community leaders who have the expertise and can help open more doors to other communities of influence. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis  35:29 That sounds really important, easier, maybe easier said than done, but absolutely essential. So thank you. Thank you for being part of the podcast today, number one and number 100, Kathryn.  Kathryn Shelley  35:42 Thank you so much. Ellen Bernstein-Ellis 35:42 Our pleasure. I'm gonna thank our listeners as well. And for references and resources mentioned in today's show, please see our show notes and they're available on our website, www.aphasiaaccess.org. And there you can become a member of our organization, browse our growing library of materials and find out about the Aphasia Access Academy that Kathryn described at the start of the show. And if you have an idea for a future podcast episode, email us at info at aphasiaaccess.org For Aphasia Access Conversations, I am Ellen Bernstein-Ellis, and just thank you again for your ongoing support of Aphasia Access References and Resources Aphasia Center of West Texas, https://aphasiawtx.org/ Aphasia Anecdotes including Ann's story (from website) https://aphasiawtx.org/about-us/ Brooks Rehabilitation Aphasia Center: https://brooksrehab.org/services/aphasia-center/ Aphasia House, University of South Florida: https://healthprofessions.ucf.edu/cdclinic/aphasia/ State of Aphasia Report, Aphasia Access: https://www.aphasiaaccess.org/reports/ Board Source, https://boardsource.org Nonprofit Management Center, https://www.nmc-pb.org/resources National Council of Nonprofits, https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/ Nonprofit Life Cycle, https://speakmanconsulting.com/resources/nonprofit-lifecycle-matrix.pdf      

Michele Thomson loved nursing and didn't see herself moving into roles beyond that, but as challenges presented themselves, she stepped up. She discovered ways to address what was happening in her workplaces and found needs within her field that weren't been addressed. Self care was once a buzz word that she herself felt there wasn't time for, and even now will tell you it surprises her some of the things she has made space for as self care, that she never would have made room for a few years back. It was a process to realize that self care doesn't have to be about pampering yourself with pedicures and days at the spa; it is something you can fit in even with all of life's busyness, and it is very individualized. She now finds herself teaching these valuable skills to others. She also touches on some approaches to use at work when your team is feeling the stress and pressure and might feel like they can't give anymore. There are some great gems in this episode. Michele Thomson is an RN-turned-leadership development coach and consultant who helps professionals find joy in their work again while creating healthy workplaces. She is the CEO of Curis Consulting and has 25 years of experience in the healthcare sector.Episode Timeline: 00:01:31 - Getting to know Michele Thomson00:02:19 - Nursing as the start of her journey00:05:25 - An unforgettable experience00:07:30 - Leadership is an inside job00:11:30 - One way to build trust with people is to admit you don't know the answers00:13:50 - Self-care is possible for everybody00:17:22 - Explore self-care and integrating it into your daily routine00:24:12 - Ways to know your central nervous system is settled00:28:15 - Creating a safe space where people can be more open00:34:08 - Importance of giving yourself credit00:35:15 - Self-Care Spotlight00:40:00 - Grit Wit - What to apply Connect with Michele Thomson: Website: http://www.curisconsulting.ca/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mthomsonWe'd love to connect more with you.Grab your copy of our Self-Care Coloring Pages & get added to our mailing list. https://ColoringPages.TheGritShow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/The.Grit.Show/Our Website has more information about us, all of our episodes, and all the transcripts:TheGritShow.com Are you ready to take that next step in your self-care journey? Get your Color of Grit Adult Coloring Book here - book - bit.ly/TGSMermaiddownloadable - bit.ly/TGSPDFMermaid Really love us and want to show it??Give us a review on your favorite platform and share this (or any) episode with a friend. Word of mouth builds podcasts - we appreciate your support!!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode, Ben & Jeff welcomes Vanessa Philbert, who is the Chief Executive Officer for the Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County. In her role at CAP, she provides leadership and strategic vision to CAP's 15-plus programs and brings a unique perspective to community problem-solving based on her lived experiences and journey out of poverty. She works to address generational problems with generational solutions and through a cross-sector, strategic approach. About The Community Action Partnership: The Community Action Partnership is Lancaster County's largest anti-poverty organization and boasts a service profile that interrupts inter-generational poverty with programs that assist families at every age and place in life.Knowing that poverty is complex and its contributing factors vary, CAP is committed to creating innovative, person-centered initiatives, including social enterprise businesses, to augment our many long-standing and successful anti-poverty programs that advance the social and economic mobility of families. CAP is person-centered, outcomes-based, data-driven, and focused on greater sector impact and systems change.

Dr. Michael Wasserman's unique combination of professional experience makes him one of the most incisive voices in the long-term care reform space: As both a trained geriatrician and the former leader of California's largest nursing home chain, Wasserman can speak to both the medical and financial problems baked into the eldercare system. He joins Penny Cook to share his vision for a person-centered care revolution in geriatrics, passionately arguing that a one-size-fits-all approach to health care – and particularly eldercare – has done more harm than good. As Wasserman puts it, if you've seen one 90-year-old woman, you've seen one 90-year-old woman; each elder has their own set of health challenges, goals, and support systems, and geriatricians must understand each person before they can provide truly high-quality care. Read the American Geriatrics Society's definition of person-centered care: https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/jgs.13866 Learn more about the Center for Innovation: https://thegreenhouseproject.org/pioneer-alliance/

This week, Karin sits down with Andy Williams, LMFT, MBA in our newest episode, ”Person-Centered Recovery.” Tune in to for a discussion on receiving care from a provider without lived-experience, the influence of a male provider, harnessing one's inner power, finding balance in recovery, and human first, therapist second therapy practice.Begin your healing journey with Karin and her team now!

"Healing doesn't happen when we're muscling through it", says our guest Melissa Spaulding. Melissa is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and EMDR Practitioner based in Utah, and is our guest for episode one seventy six of Above Ground Podcast.  Melissa Spaulding is a CMHC at Guided Wellness Counseling of George, Utah. Melissa's mission is to help women move past their past and to live an adventurous life. Melissa helps women work through trauma, depression and anxiety.  One tool in Melissa's arsenal is EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitazation & Reprocessesing. This mode of therapy allows the receiptient to resolve unprocessed traumatic memories in their brains. There are three brains; the head, the heart and the body and as Bessel van der Kolk taught us,  the body keeps the score.  Melissa looks at our memories like sticky notes. When we think of sticky notes they are usually so you can take a number or name or notation. Something imortant at the time, but may not be necessary to hold on to long term. That's where EMDR comes in. It helps you clear the mental sticky notes and stop holding on to memories that no longer require you to hold on to them.  Melissa Spaulding can be found at guidedwellnesscounselingut.com. She can also be found on Instagram @guidedwellnesscounseling It's a wrap on epsiode one seventy six and we thank you so much for listening for another week. Please come out to Fuze Box in Albany, NY, Saturday November 5th at 8pm. Will Foley is playing with Black Belt Jones, Gay Tastee and Ike's Wasted World. Come hear Will's brand of hard driving acoustic rock light the fuse on a night of hard driving rock with a metallic gleam. $10 gets you in the door. This will be a special night as Above Ground Podcast will be there and ready to rock, hint, hint. That's right TPP and Will together on the stage of what was once QE2. Oh the history and nostalgia.  Don't forget TPP's new book, Never Under Estimate the Power of You, is due to release through Amazon soon. When we have a date and link for preorder we will post.  Also Above Ground Podcast will have a mention in the Winter issue of Capital Region Living Magazine. Thank you to Abby Tegnelia for making that happen.  Time to call it an epsiode. We appreciate all our listeners and friends. You can donate to the show at Buy Me a Coffee backslash Above Ground Pod Until next week get well, be safe, stay ABOVE...    

Person-Centered has been a more common term being thrown around on social media.Often it is proposed as an ideal mode of clinical practice?What is person-centered care?Hasn't it always be person-centered care?What are the barriers that exist to delivering person-centered care?Tune into this week's podcast and find outLinks:https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-41239-5#about*********************************************************************