The Latest research on Screen Addiction in Children discussed with your host Aaron Huey, Tracy Markle, and Dr. Brett Kennedy of www.digitalmediatreatment.com.
An epidemic on the rise with incredible people in the field of addiction and mental health striving to make a difference!
Join your host Aaron Huey with Julie Brand, Executive Director of A Wise Retreat, as they discuss specific issues in men’s recovery and the ACES assessment.
Julie Brand-Lockshin, CADC-II is the founder of A Wise Retreat. She is a board-certified Addiction Specialist/Counselor, a Domestic Violence Expert, and ACE advocate (Adverse Childhood Experiences) who has worked passionately with thousands of youth in Contra Costa, Solano and Sacramento Counties. She is also a gifted Public Speaker, a certified Interventionist, an Author and Musician with over 22 years of experience. She is a leader and visionary who believes all things are possible. Ten years ago, she had a dream of opening her own treatment facility, 5 years later she accomplished that dream. Her purpose in life is to Inspire, Support and Empower others. Her moto… Believe & Achieve!
www.awiseretreat.com
Fitness saves the life of a hardcore meth addict. Join our guest Dan Hugill with The Phoenix. The Phoenix offers a free sober active community to individuals who have suffered from a substance use disorder and to those who choose a sober life. Using a peer support model, we help members heal and rebuild their lives while also striving to eliminate stigma around recovery.
www.thephoenix.org
Hannah Heckerson talks about the changing roles of high school counselors and mental health in school. How does a parent advocate for their child? Do counselors even counsel anymore? What are the big challenges facing kids at school?
Hannah Heckerson, M.Ed., NCC, LPCC is the Mental Health Clinician for Estes Park School District R-3 .
A coaching call between Aaron Huey and Mary Lou with her husband Brian. Their 14 year old daughter is “addicted” to her phone and social media. Aaron discusses WHY and gives solutions to a common parenting problem.
What do you do as a teen who has felt the pain of life and death and just wants to help others? Well…let’s ask.
In today’s world what starts as a quick Google search can quickly become overwhelming. Today we discuss how Sondermind can help match you to one of the 150+ in-network providers in the Denver area that can meet your specific needs.
Stephanie Diaz is a licensed professional counselor with a masters degree in School Counseling / Human Services from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelors of Science in Human Services from the University of Detroit Mercy. She works with individuals, families, children and adolescents facing issues of depression, life transition/adjustment, anxiety, grief/loss, anger, and trauma. She uses a personalized approach to counseling that takes into account pairing various therapeutic techniques with the strengths of her clients.
She also provides business and marketing support to current private practice therapist: Blog: http://www.givingtreecounselingservices.com/stephanies-blog/
www.givingtreecounselingservices.com
SGT. Harris and his Child Sex Offender Internet Investigations, since 1996, have successfully prosecuted 1032 pedophiles who have used cell phones and the internet to prey on our children.
The Cheezo investigators have a combined 50 years’ experience in crimes against children. Each year more than 150 Internet and cell phone safety presentations are given. The Cheezo team have established themselves as leaders in the tracking predators and are sought for training to other law enforcement agencies nationwide. The ‘Stranger Danger – Internet Strangers’ program has been presented to the Colorado PTA Conference, National Youth Crime Prevention Program, Fox31 News, the Rocky Mountain Deaf Institute, and the Colorado Department of Human Services statewide conference. Cheezo has been featured on Oprah, Dr. Phil, Court TV with Al Roker, and ABC Evening News.
Aaron and Dr. Clayton Lessor discuss the missing link in boys development. If you have a son, this show is a Must Listen!
Clayton J. Lessor, PhD, LPC is the Creator/Facilitator of The Quest Project® Adolescent Outpatient Program. Clayton is a therapist in private practice for over 20 years in St. Louis, MO. Clayton specializes in the treatment of adolescents, families and couples. He is also a consultant and facilitator in clinical and school settings of behavior
and attention problems with adolescent boys.
Clayton’s mission: “To create healthy lifestyles by teaching, facilitating, writing, research and example.”
Clayton is the author of “Generation of Men-How to raise your son to be a healthy man among men,” and “Saving Our Sons” A Parent’s Guide to Preparing Boys for Success, “The Effect of Modern Day Initiation and Mentoring on Adolescent Boys” and co-author of “The Role of Deceased Mentors in the Ongoing Lives of Protégés.”
“Clay does amazing things. I’ve been impressed by his extraordinary combination of directness and compassion. Whether working with broken relationships, addictions, anger control, or personal loss, his skill in adapting therapeutic processes to particular needs is profound” –Dr. B.C. Lane, Professor Emeritus of Theological Studies, Saint Louis University.
Twitter: @TheQuestProject
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/clayton-lessor
www.facebook.com/thequestprojectstl
Scott Kindel, Director of Operations for Foundry Treatment Center, joins Aaron Huey at the Psychotherapy Associates Winter Symposium to talk about what goes on behind the scenes when you call a facility about admitting a family member or yourself.
