103 - In this episode, our guest will be psychotherapist Vickijo Campanaro. Vicki will answer our questions about anxiety, how our culture contributes to anxiety, the prevalence of anxiety within mental illness, and the benefits of a spiritual practice.
Vickijo Campanaro is a New York Licensed and national certified psychotherapist with graduate degrees in counseling, psychology, music, and education. She has been in private practice for over 35 years. Vickijo has held positions as educator, therapist, and consultant at a number of institutions including Nazareth College of Rochester.
She has also run workshops and groups on a variety of topics. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), hypnosis and Thought Field Therapy.
Vickijo is the associate director for the The Assisi Institute, a not-for-profit organization that seeks to foster the integration of the mystical traditions of both Eastern and Western spirituality.
Our Hosts
Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote the book, Emilee-The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X to honor their daughter’s wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated. They can be reached through the book website: https://emileethestoryofagirl.weebly.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com
Ellen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers which is a non-profit foundation providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com
Books
Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia
https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X
8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder
https://www.amazon.com/Keys-Recovery-Eating-Disorder-Therapeutic/dp/0393706958
Understanding Teen Eating Disorders by Chris Halton, Cathie Simpson, Dr. Mary Tantillo
https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Teen-Eating-Disorders-Haltom/dp/1138068837
Multifamily Therapy Group for Young Adults with Anorexia Nervosa, by Mary Tantillo, Jennifer Sanftner McGraw, Daniel Le Grange https://www.amazon.com/Multifamily-Therapy-Adults-Anorexia-Nervosa/dp/113862490X
Sick Enough by Jennifer L. Gaudiani
https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Enough-Jennifer-L-Gaudiani/dp/0815382456
Life Without Ed by Jenni Schaefer
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Without-Ed-Declared-Independence/dp/0071422986
Resources:
WNY Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders; https://nyeatingdisorders.org/
Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness; https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
Gaudiani Clinic; https://www.facebook.com/gaudianiclinic
Mom2Mom; https://www.facebook.com/groups/EatingDisordersMom2Mom
Emily Program; https://www.emilyprogram.com/
Ophelia’s Place; https://www.opheliasplace.org/
Monte Nido; https://www.montenido.com/
