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The Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianWhen Your Body Becomes the Battlefield: The Impact of Pain on Mental HealthIn this episode, Katie explains how military service can leave lasting physical conditions, including chronic pain, heart disease, hypertension, migraines, hearing loss, tinnitus, sleep disorders, and orthopedic injuries.She describes two common reactions veterans have to body changes:- hypervigilance, where every symptom feels threatening- avoidance, where appointments and symptoms get ignored to keep functioningShe connects both reactions to the same underlying fear: not being able to trust the body anymore.Katie highlights how military culture can reinforce the idea of pushing through pain, even when that...
2026-10-2110 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian Clinician"Why Does Everyone Move So Slow?" How Military Culture Impacts the Transition Into Civilian WorkVeterans are often told the problem is that they need to “adjust” to civilian life. The real shock is discovering that civilian workplaces reward a completely different pace, and that mismatch can turn competence into constant frustration. Katie Langone, host of The Civilian Clinician, breaks down why so many veterans feel exhausted, irritated, or like they are carrying everyone else’s weight after leaving service. What looks like arrogance or impatience is often something more complicated: a deeply ingrained standard for accountability, urgency, and problem solving that made perfect sense in a military environment....
2026-10-0709 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianWhy the Nervous System Sees Work as a ThreatKatie Langone explains why veterans can feel intense stress in civilian jobs even when the objective stakes are lower. The episode connects military conditioning, accumulated stress, and workplace ambiguity to the nervous system’s threat response. It also offers a clinically useful way to understand veteran stress without minimizing it.Key topicsWhy civilian stress can feel “fake” but still trigger real anxietyKatie frames stress as a nervous system response, not just a rational assessment of danger.How military training changes the baselineYears of vigilance, precision, hierarchy, and accoun...
2026-09-2311 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianSpecial Episode: Recorded 4S Conference (2026) Substance Use in Military PopulationsKatherin Langone, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in trauma and substance use, walks through how military culture shapes substance use, help-seeking, and treatment engagement across active duty, reservist, guard, and veteran populations. The presentation focuses on why substance use often has a function, how stigma and policy barriers complicate care, and what clinicians can do to provide culturally responsive support.Key topicsIn this presentation: military culture is framed around a mission-first mindset, emotional suppression, and stigma around asking for help.Langone explains that alcohol is often normalized as both a bonding tool...
2026-09-0957 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian Clinician"I Don't Know Who I Am Without My Trauma" Trauma & Its Impact on IdentityExploring how trauma shapes identity and the healing process that allows individuals to rediscover themselves beyond their traumatic experiences.trauma, identity, healing, military culture, PTSD, self-discovery, recovery, mental health, resilience, therapykey topicsTrauma's impact on identityHealing as self-discoverySkills for identity explorationIntegration of trauma into life storytakeawaysTrauma influences many aspects of identity, including relationships and values.Healing involves discovering who you are beyond your traumatic experiences.Identity exploration is a skill that can be learned and cultivated.Trauma can be...
2026-08-2606 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian Clinician"Why Am I Still in Survival Mode?" Hypervigilance and Nervous System ActivationThis episode explores hypervigilance, survival mode, and how trauma impacts the nervous system. It offers insights into why the body continues to respond to danger long after the threat has passed and how healing involves helping the body experience safety.trauma, hypervigilance, nervous system, healing, survival mode, trauma recovery, stress, safety, emotional exhaustionkey topicsHypervigilance as a trauma responseThe nervous system's role in survivalHow trauma adapts the brain and bodyThe exhaustion caused by constant alertnessPracticing safety for healingDistinguishing danger from discomfortTrauma responses as adaptations, not flawsThe importance...
2026-08-1209 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianMission Mode, Hypervigilance, and Learning How to Come HomeExploring the military mission-focused mindset, its impact on veterans' emotional regulation, and practical strategies for transitioning to civilian life while honoring their strengths.military culture, mission mindset, emotional regulation, veterans, nervous system, therapy strategies, hypervigilance, civilian lifekey topicsMilitary mission-focused mindsetImpact on emotional regulation and relationshipsPractical strategies for transition and regulationCommunication styles and cultural contexttakeawaysThe mission mindset helps in extreme environments but can persist after service.Small routines and code words can aid in shifting out of hypervigilance.Therapy...
2026-07-2907 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianShame, Stigma, and the Stereotypes Veterans CarryIn this episode, we explore the deep-rooted stigma around mental health in military culture, how it affects veterans' willingness to seek help, and the importance of culturally sensitive therapy.veterans, mental health stigma, military culture, therapy, emotional regulation, trust, cultural humilitykey topicsMilitary culture and emotional suppressionStigma and fear of career consequencesVeterans' mistrust of civilian cliniciansThe role of cultural humility in therapyImpact of stereotypes on help-seeking behaviorTrust-building strategies in therapyThe importance of cultural understanding in mental healthVeterans' coping mechanisms and dark humorBarriers to honest disclosure in therapyThe...
2026-07-1507 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianSpecial Episode: Recorded Conference (2023) Moral Injury in Military and VeteransToday's episode is a recording of a live presentation I gave to mental health professionals. Because this session was recorded during a conference, the audio quality may be a little different than my usual episodes.Moral injury is often misunderstood or confused with PTSD, yet it represents a distinct clinical experience that can profoundly affect service members, veterans, and their families. In this presentation, I explore what moral injury is, how it develops, how it differs from PTSD, and what clinicians can do to assess and treat it with cultural humility and evidence-informed care.Whether...
2026-07-081h 16The Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianDischarge Status, Identity, and the Loss of PurposeIn this episode, Katie Langone explores the complex emotional and psychological impact of discharge status on military veterans, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual experiences and grief during transition.military discharge, veteran mental health, identity loss, medical discharge, emotional impact, therapy for veteranskey topicsDischarge categories and their meaningsThe link between discharge status and identityEmotional impact of medical dischargesGrief and loss in military transitionTherapeutic considerations for discharged veteranstakeawaysDischarge status deeply influences veteran identity and self-worth.Medical discharges often feel...
2026-07-0109 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianCommunication Styles, Silence, and Speaking the Same LanguageIn this episode, Katie Langone explores how understanding military communication styles can improve therapy with veterans. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity, practical explanations, and respecting silence in sessions.military culture, communication styles, therapy with veterans, authenticity, silence in therapykey topicsMilitary communication styles and their impact on therapyThe importance of authenticity and directnessUsing metaphors and real-world examplesThe role of silence in therapy sessionsAdapting communication to client styletakeawaysMilitary clients often communicate bluntly due to training, not defiance.Silence can...
2026-06-1708 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianRank, Chain of Command, and Why Structure MattersThis episode explores the importance of understanding military rank structure, chain of command, and culture for civilian clinicians working with military populations. It emphasizes how these elements influence responsibility, authority, and lived experiences.military rank, chain of command, military culture, civilian clinicians, veterans, leadership, MOS, military experiencekey topicsMilitary rank structure and categories (enlisted, NCOs, officers)Chain of command and its significance in military cultureThe concept of Mustangs and their respect within the military hierarchyImpact of rank and role on individual experiences and traumaThe importance of humility...
2026-06-1708 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianMilitary Culture and the ‘We vs Me’ MindsetThis episode explores the core aspects of military culture, including its emphasis on collective responsibility, structure, and identity, and how these elements influence veterans transitioning to civilian life.military culture, veteran transition, military values, civilian life, identity, structure, teamwork, leadership, therapy with veteranskey topicsCore themes of military culture: honor, courage, integrity, loyaltyThe importance of rank, role, and chain of commandUnit cohesion and collective responsibilityDifferences between military and civilian social structuresImpact of military culture on veteran identity and transitionThe 'We versus Me' mindset in military lifeChallenges veterans...
2026-06-1706 minThe Civilian Clinician
The Civilian ClinicianIntroduction to The Civilian ClinicianIn this episode, Katherin Langone, a civilian mental health professional and military spouse, shares her mission to bridge the gap between military culture and mental health care. She emphasizes the importance of humility, curiosity, and active listening when working with military populations, and discusses common mental health themes like trauma, reintegration, and emotional resilience. Whether you're a service member, veteran, clinician, or civilian trying to understand military experiences, this episode offers valuable insights into providing compassionate care.Key Topics Covered:The unique language and culture of the military and the challenge it presents for civilian cliniciansThe...
2026-06-1704 minUnstoppable by Design
Unstoppable by DesignEP17, The Power of Exercise in Addiction Recovery with Corey GatelySend us a question here!In this episode of 'Unstoppable By Design,' host Matt Terry speaks with Corey Gately, a veteran clinician with 25 years of substance use recovery experience and a CrossFit Level 2 credential. They discuss the powerful role of exercise, particularly barbell training, in aiding addiction recovery. Corey's insights reveal how combining therapy with fitness can help people trade cravings for personal records and isolation for community. She also explains the neurobiology of addiction, how exercise can reset brain chemistry, and debunks myths about exercise in recovery. The episode includes practical advice for incorporating exercise...
2025-09-3030 minShe Soars Fearlessly
She Soars FearlesslyA Woman Reborn: Empowerment Beyond Addiction with Shanna Large-ReuschThis week, we are going to explore the topic, “A Woman Reborn: Empowerment Beyond Addiction.” With Shanna Large- Reusch, LCMHC, MLADC a friend, a colleague and currently the Director of Substance Use Services for Riverbend Community Mental Health. Pamela and Shanna discuss some of the challenges women face today with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), the impact of increased services over the past 10 years and the immense opportunities women in solid recovery have to inspire and elevate themselves beyond their comfort zones and bring empowerment others in their family, community and circles of influence. Shanna Larg...
2024-11-2144 minThe CWN Podcast (Clinician Wellbeing Network)
The CWN Podcast (Clinician Wellbeing Network)NHADACA's Credentialing Support Partnership 2.0The NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association Has been growing the Credentialing Support Partnership (CSP). The CSP partners with various NH substance use treatment programs, and other organizations that are providing substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment services, in order to provide support and ease burdens of the onsite clinical supervisor to advance licensure of clinicians. Meet the program's team, Lates sensational addition to round out this outstanding team is Erin Masury! She has joined OG team members Nick Pfeifer, and Heather Smith. This conversation with the ⁠Credentialing Support Partnership contains information you may know and some additional information so enjoy...
2024-06-0639 minCommunity Catalysts Greater Nashua
Community Catalysts Greater Nashua5. Community Catalysts: Greater Nashua Mental HealthIn Episode 5, we had the privilege of conversing with Cynthia Whitaker, PsyD, MLADC, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center. Our discussion focused on the collaborative efforts between our organizations, emphasizing our ongoing relationship and shared commitment to enhancing community health and wellness. Specifically, Greater Nashua Mental Health provides support to the YMCA's summer camp programs by addressing mental health issues among children.
2024-03-2016 minThe CWN Podcast (Clinician Wellbeing Network)
The CWN Podcast (Clinician Wellbeing Network)An Inspired Conversation with Suzanne L. Thistle MA, MLADCWe chat about all the things! Recovery, self-care, parenting, the profession and more! What an insightful and inspiring conversation with Sue. She is an MLADC Addiction Treatment Consultant, College Educator, and Author. Suzanne's tireless contributions to the profession have been invaluable.She is a success-driven, visionary, with a broad background in providing top-notch leadership and services within nonprofit and corporate organizations. Her expansive expertise includes, business startup/development, health and wellness consultation, and community outreach. Sue understands the struggles faced by those who experience Substance Use Disorders and addiction. Her compassion...
2023-10-051h 01The CWN Podcast (Clinician Wellbeing Network)
The CWN Podcast (Clinician Wellbeing Network)Meet the Team of NHADACA's Credentialing Support Partnership The NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association is excited to announce the launch of the Credentialing Support Partnership (CSP). The CSP partners with various NH substance use treatment programs, and other organizations that are providing substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment services, in order to provide support and ease burdens of the onsite clinical supervisor to advance licensure of clinicians. Meet the program's team, Nick Pfeifer, Guy Torgerson, and Heather Smith as they present the Credentialing Support Partnership. This program aims to expand behavioral health workforce capacity and access to evidenced-based treatment from licensed providers. Additionally, this program is a resource...
2023-08-1628 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Questions for the Doc From the KidsToday the doc answers questions from real-live teenagers in the program as delivered by our very own fact-checker and group counselor, Angela.  Who knows what they'll ask next -- the suspense is real.  
2023-06-1626 minSacred Rebels
Sacred Rebels14 | Blue Lotus Wellness with Kimberly Sieper, MS, MBA, LCMHC, MLADCThis week we sat down with the owner of Blue Lotus Wellness Center, Kimberly Sieper, MS, MBA, LCMHC, MLADC. This was an incredibly exciting interview for me because Blue Lotus is where I see my EMDR therapist and it has really become a second home to me over the last year so we were honored that Kim wanted to sit down with us! Blue Lotus is doing incredible things for the Southern NH community and they really focus on integrating holistic healing into traditional counseling services. We go over all the services they provide, the workshops they host, and...
2023-06-071h 01Is There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Introducing Val: OT ExtraordinaireWe are pleased to introduce Valerie Boles to the show.  Val is an occupational therapist dynamo who will bring a whole new perspective to the podcast.  In this episode Duncan asks Valerie to explain exactly what occupational therapists are, where they come from, and how they work to help kids with all kinds of neuropsychiatric difficulties.  
2023-06-0225 minHelp! My Business is Growing
Help! My Business is GrowingNavigating conflict in a growing business, with Sheila LambertComments? Suggestions? Text the show here! Difficult conversations with employees and clients are inevitable. These conversations could range from addressing a team member's poor performance or behavioral issues or managing missed deadlines or disagreements with a client.They can get awkward and stressful, but avoiding them may cause bigger problems down the line. In today's episode, our guest Sheila Lambert and I discuss these “difficult conversations”, and she shares valuable insights on making them less intimidating and more productive for all parties involv...
2023-05-1937 minThe Empty Chair
The Empty ChairE52 - Kimberly and Vincent from Blue Lotus WellnessMay is Mental Health Awareness MonthJoin Cole Welch-Caffrey and 2 Amazing Guests from Blue Lotus Wellness Center this week to learn of the importance of taking care of your own "mental health". Kimberly Sieper, MS, MBA, LCMHC, MLADC works with individuals experiencing many diverse mental health problems. She will discuss several modalities that assist individuals to achieve optimum mental health. Vincent Ardizzone, mental health counselor, dance/movement therapist, & yoga/meditation teacher will share his experience, strength, and HOPE of overcoming obstacles and creating a life of wellness and balance. This is a show you...
2023-05-191h 01Is There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?The Prozac Blues: Are Antidepressants Killing Our Kids?Dunc and Vicki talk about antidepressants, kids, and the "black box warning" on many psychiatric medications now warning about increased risk of suicide for kids and young adults taking them.  They talk pros and cons of the warning and how these meds can still benefits lots of kids.  
2023-05-1820 minSacred Rebels
Sacred Rebels11 | You're The Expert Of Your Life with Phoebe Axtman, LICSW, MLADCThis week we sat down with Phoebe Axtman and talked about her journey to becoming a social worker who is a MLADC and has EMDR therapy as part of her practice. She just opened her own space called Be One Counseling and has a more holistic approach when it comes to social work. She incorporates many things into her practice and believes that you are the expert of your life!! No ones healing journey is linear and what works for some might not work for you! As always, Thanks so much for listening!! Find...
2023-05-101h 06Is There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Intentional Family: Time Together Well Spent, Part 2The highly-anticipated sequel to our last podcast.  
2023-05-0328 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Intentional Family: Time Together Well Spent, Part 1Victoria introduces the concept of the "Intentional Family".  She talks with Duncan about proactively seeking to make spending time together a family habit, and ways to go about doing so that don't have to feel like forced marches.  The two talk about the returns on this "investment" and why they might be higher than you'd expect. Part 1 of a 2-part series.  
2023-04-1917 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Telehealth: Wave of the Future?Telehealth was probably already coming, but the pandemic sure moved it along.  More and more therapists and docs are doing treatment from the comfort of their own homes, as are their patients.  Dunc and Victoria talk pros and cons of treatment and for whom it works.  
2023-04-1232 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Identity Crisis: ITAMFT’s Future!Dunc and Vicki reflect on year one of Is There a Med For That: what's worked well, what's worked not so well, and how a psychiatrist and therapist with little to no social media / podcast experience can forge on and make good things happen for the show in 2023.  
2023-01-1222 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Are We Sure ”Parents and Kids Shouldn’t Be Friends”?Vicki talks about one of her pet peeves, the old admonition that "parents and kids shouldn't be friends."  She explores with Duncan how the phrase, while containing an important element of truth, can easily become an excuse for parental misbehavior.
2023-01-0614 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Can’t Y’all Doctors Agree? -- Why Psychiatric Research Is Such A ProblemWhy, oh why, aren't there clearer answers in psychiatry?  Which medications work?  Which diagnosis is right?  What's the right treatment for my kid?  A huge reason for the lack of clarity is in the limitations of trying to conduct and interpret psychiatric research.  And there's a bigger problem: Dunc and Vicki talk about why it's so dangerous for doctors and therapists to pretend those limitations aren't there.  
2022-12-2827 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Learning While Under FireIn the words of a famous boxer: "Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth."  Acting reasonably during times of calm is easy, but it's a whole other thing to be able to function under stress.  Dunc and Vic talk about why it's important to take the opportunity to learn during those times, when the bullets are actually whistling over your head.
2022-12-2221 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?”Locus of Control”: Who’s Driving This Bus?Vicki and Duncan thought it would be good to talk about the psychological concept of "locus of control," and how this pretentious-sounding term can be useful in understanding why some people grow up blaming everyone else.  
2022-12-1419 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Guilt Over Genetics and Parenting with Your ParentsTwo questions today.  The first question is from a kid (a first for the show!) about how she should deal with her own mother's guilt about her daughter's mental health struggles.  The second question is from a parent who lives with his own parents who have quite different ideas about child rearing.  
2022-12-0725 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Caller Question: The Empty Threat TrapGreat question from a caller that raises the issues of the temptation to resort to threats (some of them outlandish) to make your child do things, or stop doing things.  Vicki and Dunc talk about why this response is so seductive, why it doesn't work, and what to do if you've caught yourself in the empty threat trap.  
2022-11-3021 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Caller Question: Drunk DaughterSuper-simple question that proves simple isn't easy when it comes to parenting.  Dunc and Vicki take turns roleplaying the parent confronted with a daughter returning from a high school dance after drinking.  
2022-11-2331 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Optimal Deprivation: ”No, you can’t get a pony.”Money, gifts, support, essentials and non-essentials: how much should we be giving our children, and how much should we expect them to do for themselves?  Vicki and Dunc's thoughts as to how to navigate the waters between providing too much ("Sure, we'll buy you that BMW!") and too little ("You'd better start a little farm and grow your own food.").  
2022-11-1629 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Intro to Personality Disorders: It’s All Your Fault!The controversial world of personality disorders as it pertains to teenagers.  Everyone is born with narcissistic personality disorder, and marches through many others on the way to adulthood.  Vicki and Duncan talk what happens when kids get stuck along the way.  
2022-11-1027 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Natural Consequences: Letting Your Child Mess UpDunc and Vicki talk natural consequences vs. punishment and why the first is a much more effective teacher, despite requiring a good degree of faith on the parent's part.  
2022-11-0225 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Caller Questions and Answers #1Two guest callers today with questions!  The first question is about how to deal with the worry of your child's developing mental illness if you struggle with one yourself.  The second is about what other mental health services we would offer to parents if we could (say if we won the lottery).  
2022-10-2725 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?ADHD: The Low DownDuncan and Vicki's experience with and take on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  Is it a "disorder"?  Where does it come from?  What's it look like?  Should we really be giving these meds to kids, and, if so, why?  
2022-10-2032 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Staying on the Bright Side: Dealing With Your Own NegativityBeing a parent is exhausting work, and it's hard not to become demoralized from time to time.  Vicki and Dunc talk about ways of approaching this problem and ideas as to how to keep parental negativity from ruining your day.  
2022-10-1228 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Embracing Conflict with Your Child (and Spouse)Vicki and Dunc talk about conflict between parents and kids, and between parents themselves.  They discuss how conflict is not only not a bad thing, it's a good thing, even if it is in disguise.  
2022-10-0631 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Individuation: Grow Up Already!"Individuation" is psych-speak for the process of a child's growing up -- moving from dependence on a parent to independence.  It is the root cause of a huge number of issues in parenting. These include teenage anxiety (your child lives in your basement until the age of 30), and teenage defiance (your child runs away at the age of 15).  Learn more here!
2022-09-2827 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Medication 101: What Parents Should KnowDuncan talks the basics of psychiatric medication for kids.  Victoria, our resident parent, asks good questions of the doc.  Here's what you should know before you walk into a psychiatrist's office.  
2022-09-2230 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Medication 101: What Parents Should KnowDuncan talks the basics of psychiatric medication.  Vicki, as our representative parent, asks good questions.  Here's what you should know before you walk into that psychiatrist's office.  
2022-09-2229 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Your Hosts’ Adventures in ParentingVic and Dunc are both parents, and do their best to take their own advice.  To no one's surprise, this is much easier said than done.  In this episode, they share some of their own personal challenges in raising kids.  
2022-09-1431 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Bipolar Disorder in Kids, Part 2: What It Looks LikeIn Part 1, Dunc and Vicki talk about bipolar disorder in adults, because it is essential to understanding what "bipolar" means in kids.  Here's Part 2 of the series which is meant to be an introduction to the diagnosis.  More episodes on the topic to follow!  
2022-09-0729 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Bipolar Disorder in Kids, Part 1: A Story Told BackwardsWant a to come to terms with one of the most controversial diagnoses in child psychiatry?   Here you go.  This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on child bipolar disorder.  In order to understand what bipolar disorder is in kids, you have to understand what bipolar disorder is in adults.   Just trust us, this makes Part 2 make sense.   
2022-08-3125 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Avoid Adversarial Dynamics: How to Stop Fighting With Your KidTeenagers are wired to fight.  Well, more accurately they are wired to "individuate," to separate themselves from their parents so they can become their own individuals.  Nobody likes to be told what to do, and the individuation process makes it doubly true for kids.  This episode is an intro as to how to approach this problem and diffuse civil war at home while still doing your job as a parent.  
2022-08-2526 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Medication 101: Is There a Med For That?Dunc and Vic talk about the basics of psychopharmacology and use of medications in children and teens.  They discuss why, when, and how they can be used, and talk about weighing their risks versus benefits.  
2022-08-2431 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Cutting: Where It Comes From, and What to Do About ItDuncan and Victoria talk about kids who intentionally cut themselves, a behavior that seems to be happening more and more these days.  They review the many different reasons kids cut themselves and explain why there is not a one-size-fits-all solution to the problem.  
2022-08-1728 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Rejecting the Guidelines: When Your Child Just Won’t Sign OnVicki and Duncan talk more about the Guidelines, natural consequences, and how to approach it when your child tells you where (and why) you can shove your family's social code.  
2022-08-1126 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Apology: I Done Messed UpVicki and Duncan talk about apology: what it is, what it is not, and how and why apologizing is an essential skill in a healthy family.  
2022-08-0426 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?The Behavioral Guidelines: A Social Code for Your HomeVicki and Duncan introduce the Behavioral Guidelines, cornerstone of their work with kids at Direction and their families.  They discuss how every group / society / family has a "social code," whether or not it is made explicit.  Choosing the right social code for your family is critical in turning a parent-versus-child relationship at home into a cooperative one.  
2022-07-2729 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Levels of Care: What Types of Treatments are Available for KidsA review of so-called "Levels of Care," or different tiers of services available to struggling kids and their parents.  Dunc and Vicki cover the categories of outpatient treatment, peer-support services, group therapy, intensive outpatient programs and partial hospitalization programs, inpatient units, and residential programs.  
2022-07-2131 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Model Healthy Relationship: The Problem with ”Do as I Say, Not What I Do”The importance of role-modeling the adult you want your child to become.  Dunc and Vicki talk about three fundamental ways kids learn, and how learning through instruction is the least effective.  
2022-07-2125 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Anxious Kids: General StrategiesMedication and non-medications strategies for dealing with kids who suffer from anxiety.  Dunc and Vicki talk about "anxiety" versus "fear," anxiety as a symptom versus a "disorder," how meds can help, and how doing what makes you anxious is usually the best cure.  
2022-07-2120 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Taking Space: ”Empty the Dishwasher Already!”The importance of taking space when at your wit's end with your child.  Dunc and Vicki talk about how it can help keep you sane, avoid engaging in battle with an adversary with more energy than you, and also model for your child mature ways to deal with stressful situations.  
2022-07-2124 minIs There a Med for That?
Is There a Med for That?Introduction: Who We AreDuncan Gill, MD, and Victoria Lee, MLADC, LCMHC, explain who they are, why they made this podcast, and why you might want to listen.    
2022-07-1524 minSober is Dope!
Sober is Dope!God, Addiction, and Chem-Free Sobriety with Suzanne Laura Thistle MA, MLADCTopics Include: Chemical Free Sobriety, God is in the Addict, Alcohol, and Drug Recovery Essentials for the First 90 Days, why important scheduling brings success, why we need to seek God first, the reasons why support groups are so important, nutritional healing for specific drugs and in general, how to honor your body, cultivating a sacred space, and finding hope through the darkness of addiction. Suzanne Thistle began her recovery journey in 1987, which led her to become a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Her professional addiction experience spans over 20 years, and she currently teaches about substance use and...
2022-03-0146 minwith Saiyyidah
with SaiyyidahDr Cynthia Whitaker - with SaiyyidahDr. Whitaker is dual- licensed as both a Psychologist and a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Dr. Whitaker has worked for Greater Nashua Mental Health since 2006 where she is currently the President & CEO.  Dr. Whitaker began her career at GNMH as the Coordinator of Deaf Services for the State of New Hampshire, a program that is dedicated to improving the access and quality of mental health services for people who are deaf in New Hampshire.  In addition to her work at GNMH, Cynthia has also served as an adjunct faculty member at both Antioch Un...
2021-09-231h 07Sober is Dope!
Sober is Dope!God is in the Addict with Suzanne Thistle MA, MLADC (Alcohol and Drug Recovery Essentials)Topics Include: Chemical Free Sobriety, God is in the Addict, Alcohol, and Drug Recovery Essentials for the First 90 Days, why important scheduling brings success, why we need to seek God first, the reasons why support groups are so important, nutritional healing for specific drugs and in general, how to honor your body, cultivating a sacred space, and finding hope through the darkness of addiction Suzanne L. Thistle MA, MLADC Author of Chem-Free Sobriety and God is in the Addict Consulting and Education Specializing in substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Instagram: https://instagram.com/naturally.sober...... Books: Chem-Free...
2021-04-2043 minYou-est You®: Where Intuition, Spirituality & Higher Consciousness Meet Real Life
You-est You®: Where Intuition, Spirituality & Higher Consciousness Meet Real LifeThe 3 C's You Need Now with Dr. Cynthia WhitakerDr. Whitaker is the Interim CEO at Greater Nashua Mental Health. She is dually licensed as both a psychologist and a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor. She is a strong advocate of social justice and is passionate about increasing access to mental health services for all. She is fluent in American Sign Language and continues to be involved in advocating for and providing training about mental health services for individuals who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing, as well as teaching and training about various other topics related to behavioral health. She is known for her engaging and motivating style...
2021-01-1144 minTake 12 Recovery Radio Network
Take 12 Recovery Radio NetworkChem-Free Sobriety with Author Suzanne ThistleABOUT THIS SHOW: Special Guest Suzanne Laura Thistle MA, MLADC, and author of CHEM-FREE SOBRIETY, (101 Trailblazers share wisdom and insight about their natural recovery from substance use disorder). Monty asks “What is the difference between the recovery of yesterday versus the recovery of today?”. On this show, we discuss that though there is a place for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) the truth is many addicts and alcoholics can recover without medication but are led to believe they cannot.
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FadedFADED_EP11: A Matter of Acceptance: Meeting People Where They AreThis week, John Iudice, LICSW, MLADC, Program Director for Addiction Recovery Services in Portsmouth, NH offers perspective on treatment, recovery, education, and approach based on his 16-year expertise in the field of substance use and mental health disorders. We promised a medical opinion, and this episode is packed with great tools, resources, and facts. Thanks, John!
2020-07-1055 minThe Purpose Chasers
The Purpose ChasersEp. 81: Community Highlight-Russell BeebeEach month, we are highlighting different members from our community as well as the Purpose Chasers Academy to reflect on each member’s growth and how they are achieving their greatest goals and dreams. Each of these community highlights is a direct conversation from our Facebook lives.  This week, I am sitting with Russell Beebe, Therapist, Addiction Specialist, and Life & Wellness Coach as we dive into what it means to truly step out of your comfort zone. Russell shares with us his self-limiting beliefs and he overcame them by taking action towards his calling. Once he was abl...
2020-05-1920 minUnbelievable Truths
Unbelievable TruthsA glimpse of the past; ex husband sees me now as all his own faults of which led to ton of damageOr maybe we can call this EPISODE DOUGLAS DALKE. he played an Instrumental part in putting me directly INTO hells path to not have me walk away unscathed. If he hadn’t entered my life I would have become MLADC as planned as opposed to defamed and disabled while the state pays his way for soliciting --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/julie-assmus/message
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