Aaron Rubio
International Masters Addiction Coach ( IMAC )
United Community Addiction Network ( UCAN )
The mission of the UCAN project is to unite the community resources together to combat the disease of addiction.
To learn more about UCAN, visit https://ucanmichigan.com/
To learn more about Rob Lohman, visit www.LiftedFromTheRut.com
Podcast 50: Positive Connections Radio
Fighting Through the Darkest Times in Law Enforcement
Retired U.S. Air Force Captain and Police Sergeant Michael Sugrue joins me again on Positive Connections Radio for my 50th episode.
Michael speaks up about smashing the stigma and going all in to get the help you need. How Command Staff (showing their true leadership abilities) can set the bar and open the doors for officers getting mental health assistance.
Trusting that it is ok to ask for help. Asking for help before it is too late to keep your job and perform your duties once honored and respected with the passion for helping others. How can we help others in these times of chaos when we refuse to admit that we need help ourselves.
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The whole family is affected, effected and infected by the addiction AND recovery process. Returning guest Dr. Barnes explains how and why as well as the what next.
Dr. Michael Barnes is the Chief Clinical Officer at Foundry Treatment Center-Steamboat. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Master Addiction Counselor, and a Diplomate of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. His areas of expertise include trauma-integrated addiction treatment, family trauma and addiction, and compassion fatigue in helping professionals. Prior to coming to Foundry, he served as the Manager of Residential Services at the Center for Dependence, Addiction, and Rehabilitation (CeDAR) at the University of Colorado Hospital. Prior to that, he was a faculty member in the MA Program in Counseling at the University of Colorado Denver. Dr. Barnes is a frequent contributor to local, state, and national conferences. He graduated with his BA in Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, M.Ed., in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Ph.D. In Marriage and Family Therapy from Florida State University.
Christy is a return guest on BRAB, this time, giving parents the 101 on social media dangers. Christy Alten Osmera is the adolescent Program Director at Keystone Treatment and shares her wealth of knowledge as a therapist AND a mother. This is another look into the basic dangers of Social Media and the role it plays shaping our youth…and ourselves!
Robb Kelly, PhD is a world-renowned addiction expert who believes in treating the problem, not the symptoms. He has worked for many years helping addicts and alcoholics to RECOVER their lives from the disease of addiction.
Based on his own experiences working with addicts and alcoholics over the last 20 years, combined with a PhD in psychology, and as a recovered alcoholic himself – he is a triple threat against the disease of addiction.
Dr. Kelly’s philosophy may seem unconventional and unorthodox. But, they are based on extensive research and behavior studies that he conducted over the last 20 years. He pulls the disease out of his clients and empowers them to fight their disease head on.
Some people have referred to him as “The Gordon Ramsay of the Addiction World” because of his direct, no-nonsense, and candid approach to recovery. He has discovered that in order to get his clients to change their thinking, they must confront their disease with candor and vigor. Dr. Kelly works to “make the road of recovery less of a mystery tour.”
Robb Kelly, PhD has worked with thousands of people including celebrities of film, music, and sports. He has lectured at many high profile universities and hospitals on the subject of addiction and is recognized as a leading authority on addiction recovery methods that are changing lives all around the world.
Today, he is living his dream, instead of dreaming of living.
EMDR is quickly becoming a VERY popular therapeutic intervention with people who are suffering from trauma.
Why?
It works.
It works FAST.
In this episode of BRAB, Aaron and Elyan discuss EMDR as a therapeutic intervention, and WHY it is working so well…with everyone.
Elyan Rosenbaum completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT. Elyan’s passion for learning and her strong interest in trauma treatment later led her to complete an EMDR therapy training through The Center For Creative Mindfulness (an EMDRIA approved program). Elyan now works as a mental health counselor at a non-profit, outpatient clinic in NYC.
Podcast 49: Positive Connections Radio
IPSA International Public Safety Association
Dr. Stephen Odom (First Responder Wellness)
Dr. Stephen Odom is a notable healthcare and addiction treatment professional with more than 30 years of expertise in the field. He is the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of First Responder Wellness by Simple Recovery.
He possesses an educational background in organizational behavior, clinical psychology and healthcare administration. This valuable combination allows him to integrate current research knowledge, clinical and administrative practice understanding, and practical, directly relevant experience. Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior from Covenant College, a Master’s in Experimental Psychology (Univ. of Tennessee), a Master’s in Clinical Psychology (Palo Alto University), and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) with a focus in Healthcare Administration (Capella University). He is also a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California.
Stephen has served in multiple roles during his career, including CEO & Chief Clinical Officer of New Vista Behavioral Health, a Director’s post of Program Development for CRC Health and multiple Administrative and Clinical Director posts at various behavioral health and chemical dependency treatment centers and hospitals in California, including Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach and El Camino Hospital in the San Francisco Bay area. Moreover, Stephen served as a university adjunct faculty member in Psychology and Child Development and continues to work in private practice. Dr. Odom has been coined as a wellness and behavioral health expert with peer-reviewed articles published on mental health, substance abuse and technology; was presented the national Behavioral Health Champion award in 2018; has appeared on The Today Show; the 2016 documentary film California High, and multiple print, radio, and podcast media channels.
Dr. Odom’s focus on First Responder Wellness was born of his family’s career backgrounds with the military, healthcare, law enforcement and public safety, and was honed as he created and led specialty programs for physicians, nurses, first responders and their families. In his distinguished and extensive career in behavioral health and addiction treatment, Stephen’s empathetic and therapeutic approach has allowed him to connect not only with his clinical teams but each first responder who walks through the door.
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Paul Gross and Host Aaron Huey discuss the process of change for parents. When a child comes out, what can a parent do? What if the parent is mourning? What if the parent doesn’t understand or agree? Paul takes us step by step through a process of connection and advocacy for families.
Continuing our conversation of the face of school changing…we now come to the most important part…HOW WILL THIS AFFECT PARENTS?
While it may work out GREAt for the kids and districts who are saving money, what about parents who are home, or have to work? How are grades done? How much should a parent help?
Part 2 of this great episode with Sara and Anjilee from Mountain Point Academy.
Sara and Anjilee are committed to student growth and learning. They each have a decade’s worth of experience in the digital/online learning industry. Anjilee earned a BA in Public Relations from Utah State University and an MS in Management and Leadership from
Western Governors University. Sara majored in Mathematics at Concordia University Wisconsin. Sara and Anjilee are on a mission to help students succeed not only academically, but personally as well. They provide the best student experience possible for anyone seeking an
education through Mountain Point Academy.
Our website is: www.mountainpointacademy.com
Instagram handle is: @thempaway
Facebook is: https://www.facebook.com/mountainpointacademy
Stacey joins Host Aaron Huey to talk about “The friend group”. Too many parents dislike the kids their child is hanging out with, only to forget that other parents feel the same way about their kid. WHAT IF you take a bunch of troubled kids and put them together while they try to recover? Will they just share the war stories? Will they teach each other about a new way. to use? Can they actually help each other if they all are struggling through? Such a fun episode!
