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Some topics covered by our guest today will be: 1) Practices to reduce stigmatization in psychiatry; 2) Integration of conventional and alternative medicine, 3) Innovative program at HackensackUMC Fitness & Wellness Powered by the Giants (integrating o…
A myriad of studies over the last 30 years have shown that guided and structured writing about emotionally charged topics can often lessen troublesome symptoms. Writing can often increase positive coping skills or enhance our mindfulness of what is in …
On today’s show Doug Tieman speaks with Mary about addiction in America and how older Americans are being impacted like never before – especially with regard to prescription drug abuse. He will also discuss signs and symptoms of addiction and behaviora…
Forgetfulness is a default state that allows us to learn and to remember better. In an Internet age we are asked to remember disconnected facts and the inability to remember them causes anxiety. It’s important to remember that the brain has evolved ov…
What would you do if the research showed a relationship between eating broccoli and negative changes in your child’s brain development? You wouldn’t feed them broccoli, right! What if the same was true for technology and marijuana use? Please join us f…
Across the Country, we are experiencing an epidemic of drug overdoses and overdose death. We are losing youth and young adults to this problem. Overdose Death is the #1 cause of accidental death in most states. In addition, numbers are skyrocketing o…
Jan Cairnes is a Certified Prevention Professional who plays a key role in educating families on the disease of addiction and the critical role parents play in prevention. Jan has a passion for parenting and has successfully implemented prevention and …
Addiction and mental health treatment providers have become increasingly trauma-informed and have recognized the need to integrate specific trauma-focused interventions into their clinical programs. Little has been done, however, to recognize and addre…
Fr. Tom was ordained to the priesthood on May 13, 1978. Fr. Tom has served in many parishes and campus ministry until 1993 when he came to St. Edmund’s Retreat, Enders Island, Mystic, CT where he still resides. Father Tom has been the Retreat Director,…
Addiction can threaten the lives of people via many different avenues: recreational drugs, painkillers, alcohol, food, and more. While many of us grow excited about the holiday season, there are others that become anxious about this time of year. The…
WestBridge Meet & Greet
At WestBridge, we work with adult men and families from around the country and, in some cases, the world. One of the unique features of our model is our virtual Meet & Greet service which allows us to deepen our assessment and begin building trust and engaging participants in the pre-admission process.