State of Mind with Debra Sloss: Recent Episodes
Debra Sloss
State of Mind, with your host, psychotherapist Debra Sloss. Intimate conversations about mental health and wellness. Guests share personal stories and professional knowledge on important mental health issues. Explore the complexity of the human experience and hear hard-earned wisdom from lived experience. Join us for new understandings, seeds of hope, and valuable resources. New shows broadcast 6-7 pm on the first Sunday of every month on KSQD 90.7 FM and livestream on KSQD.org.
Episode 93: Why do so many devoted mothers feel like they are falling short? In this episode, host Debra Sloss explores the emotional pressure mothers face when real parenting collides with idealized images of what motherhood is supposed to be. She is joined by psychotherapist and author Jessica Tomich Sorci, creator of the “Mom Parts Method,” and guests Amber Reis and Karen McWilliam. Using an Internal Family Systems lens, they explore guilt, shame, anger, anxiety, and self-criticism as “Mom Parts” that carry pain and unmet needs. They also discuss how meeting these parts with curiosity can support repair, self-compassion, and healing.
Episode 92: Traumatic brain injuries can affect far more than the body. In this episode, host Debra Slossexplores how TBI can impact mental health, identity, memory, concentration, sleep and emotional well-being. Guest JoAnne Jones, author of Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury, shares her experience of surviving a violent assault and adapting to life after a severe brain injury. Rehabilitation physician Dr. Jennifer Yu explains symptoms, treatment, and recovery. The episode also features an “In Your Voice” story from Jinx Deruisa about being heard, believed, and supported after brain injury.
Episode 91: People can grow in meaningful ways after trauma. In this episode, host and psychotherapist Debra Sloss, explores the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth with Richard G. Tedeschi, PhD, one of the researchers who coined the term, and Assemblymember Gail Pellerin, who shares how losing her husband to suicide shaped her life and public service. Beginning with a moving opening story from Holocaust survivor Gitta Ryle we then explore how people make meaning after trauma, why suffering and growth can coexist, and how connection, purpose, and support can help people rebuild after profound suffering.
Episode 90: Films don’t just entertain—they can shape how we understand ourselves and our lives. In this episode, media expert Yalda T. Uhls joins host and psychotherapist Debra Sloss to explore the psychological impact of cinema, especially during childhood and adolescence. Community members share powerful stories about films like Inside Out 2 and Annie Hall that helped them better understand their emotions and relationships. Join us for a thoughtful and moving conversation about how the stories we watch can help us heal.
Episode 89: Sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s a foundation for mental health. In this episode, behavioral sleep medicine specialist Muriel Rose and guest Allyson Makuch explore the powerful connection between sleep and emotional well-being. Allyson shares how protecting her sleep has been critical to managing Bipolar I disorder. The episode also includes listener stories about navigating sleep disruption and using mindfulness to calm the nervous system. Join us for a practical and hopeful conversation about why protecting your sleep helps protect your mind.
Episode 88: Originally recorded in 2023 and re-released for its continued relevance, this episode explores how parents go on after the death of a child. Father and author Colin Campbell shares how he is living with “hope and purpose” after losing his two teenage children in a drunk-driving crash, alongside stories from parents grieving losses to suicide and overdose and insights from psychotherapist and grief specialist Kara Bowman. A tender, honest, and unexpectedly hopeful conversation about life after unimaginable loss.
Episode 87: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is one of the most misunderstood mental health diagnoses. In this remixed episode, Dr. Alisa Brady and guest Clay Whitten—who lives with DID—offer an inside look at the condition that separates myth from reality. The conversation explores how DID develops, the challenges of misdiagnosis, and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can support healing.
Episode 86: Writing can be a powerful tool for healing. This episode explores how storytelling, poetry, and journaling help people clarify emotions, process trauma, and make meaning from life experiences — both painful and joyful. It opens with a powerful Holocaust survival story that highlights writing as an act of healing, and continues with reflections on identity, resilience, and self-discovery, including a personal story about turning inward during the pandemic and finding a voice through poetry.
Episode 85: Hormonal changes and perimenopause can start earlier than many women expect — sometimes in the 30s — bringing shifts that deeply affect mental health. Anxiety, irritability, depression, headaches, and brain fog are common, yet often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. We’re joined by psychotherapist and hormone expert Helen Bennett, BACP, and experiencer Liz Ryan to share both clinical and personal insights into how hormonal changes impact daily life and emotional well-being. Liz’s partner, Casey, also reflects on navigating this transition together and its effects on their relationship and family. Tune in to recognize the signs, find support, and feel less alone during this transition.
Episode 84: Psychosis is more common than most realize—affecting up to 3 in 100 people in the U.S.—and early treatment not only improves recovery but also reduces negative impacts on the brain and leads to better outcomes. In this remixed episode, host Debra Sloss talks with Dr. Jennifer Davis, psychiatrist, Tim Beveridge and Kenah Roberts about understanding and recovering from psychotic symptoms. This new version also includes a heartfelt “In Your Voice” story contributed by Angela, who shares a powerful personal view of living with psychosis and finding hope in recovery.
Episode 83: Guest host Youssef Hassanein talks with therapist Lisa Slede and Harvard health communications expert Amanda Yarnell about how personal and cultural narratives can heal, connect, or mislead us. Amanda offers tips for navigating digital misinformation, and storyteller John A. Jacobs reflects on how creative expression has shaped his life. It leaves listeners with the question: What stories guide your life, and how might crafting them more intentionally support your well-being?
Episode 82: Guest host Patrice Vecchione explores the mental health challenges of living with a terminal illness. Featuring the late Megan Myers’s moving story, insights from palliative care physician Dr. John Hausdorff, and reflections from Kevin Christine Kennedy, who is now nearing the end of her life. Together, they share how people face loss while also finding courage, hope, and meaning at life’s end. Find resources from this episode in the show notes.
Episode 81: In this episode, we explore how self-care can sustain us through hard times. Host Debra Sloss and psychotherapist Kara Bowman reflect on a series of moving listener-submitted stories that reveal how simple, soulful practices can nourish resilience. From music to movement, these everyday acts offer powerful ways to stay grounded amid adversity. Tune in for wisdom, inspiration, and gentle reminders that self-care is essential.
Episode 80: What happens after a loved one dies by suicide? In this poignant episode, Leslie Nielsen shares the loss of her adult son, while another woman reflects on losing her mother. Former suicide prevention director Carly Memoli offers insight into the unique grief that follows and how healing can begin—a raw and hopeful glimpse into learning to live with unimaginable pain and grief.
Episode 79: Guest host Patrice Vecchione leads a heartfelt conversation with three vibrant elders—Barbara Stark, Alice Tao, and Elliot Ruchowitz-Roberts—about how they’ve embraced aging with purpose and adaptability. Plus senior care specialist Ruth Nickens offers practical insights from her 40-year career. Whether you’re 25 or 95, this rich discussion will reshape how you think about aging.
Episode 78: More men are embracing therapy and challenging old stigmas. In this remixed episode, Guest Host Lisa Herendeen, LMFT talks with Joey Fino, Mark Vanderhoof, and psychotherapist Tim Hartnett, PhD about how therapy can transform men’s lives. We’ve also added a powerful “In Your Voice” story, reflecting on how therapy supported Daniel’s journey from adolescence to adulthood. Tune in for a compelling conversation on healing, connection, and emotional growth.
Episode 77: Awe isn’t just a beautiful emotion—it’s a powerful tool for well-being. Research shows it can reduce stress, ease anxiety, lift mood, and even relieve chronic pain. Host Debra Sloss is joined by Dr. Michael Amster, co-author of The Power of Awe, and Jaime Garcia to explore how awe regulates the nervous system, enhances mental health, and simple ways to cultivate it in just one minute a day.
Episode 76: Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) allows terminally ill, mentally capable adults to self-ingest prescribed medication to pass peacefully on their own terms. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, end-of-life choices are more relevant than ever. Psychotherapist and host Debra Sloss is joined by Dr. Lisa Segnitz, a palliative care physician, Kim Stokely, who supported her sister through MAID, and Neil Vargas-Gladen, a chaplain offering spiritual insights. Together, they explore MAID’s ethical, medical, mental health and emotional dimensions.
Episode 75: This episode unpacks the differences between codependent and interdependent relationships, focusing on setting healthy boundaries and recognizing what you can and cannot control. Psychotherapist Kat Zwick, LMFT, and Jill, a Co-Dependents Anonymous member, share insights and strategies for managing anxious or imbalanced dynamics—with a loved one facing mental health challenges, substance abuse, or other difficulties. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, spouse, or friend, this conversation offers valuable tools to navigate relationships and foster personal well-being.
Episode 74: Over 70% of U.S. adults have experienced trauma, which can deeply impact mental and physical health by altering the brain and nervous system. Fortunately, recovery is possible. Yoga teacher Abbey Asher shares how she maintained her mental health while caring for her terminally ill husband, and trauma specialist Karen Ouse, LMFT, provides strategies to heal, calm the nervous system, and build resilience. This episode offers tools and hope for rebuilding after trauma.
Episode 73: This episode sheds light on the overlooked struggles of mothers supporting adult children with mental health or addiction challenges. Balancing unconditional love with setting boundaries and preserving their own well-being requires immense resilience. Psychotherapist and author Judith Smith, PhD, shares research on mothers navigating these challenges later in life, while Cathy Pereyra, a mother and a mental health education and support group leader, offers her lived experience and practical insights. Together, our guests and several contributing mothers discuss the support needed to help these mothers not just survive, but thrive.
Episode 72: This episode tackles the impact of social media on teen mental health, featuring teen voices at the forefront. Guest host Niku Sedarat, an 18-year-old mental health advocate, joins three young adults and Harvard psychologist Dr. Emily Weinstein to share research-based findings, real life experiences, and insights. Together, they discuss the dual role of social media in both supporting and challenging well-being of youth, while offering parents and caregivers a deeper understanding of the digital lives of today’s teens.
Episode 71: In this episode, we dive into the complexities of navigating the special education system, particularly for students with hidden disabilities such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and anxiety. With 13% of California’s K-12 students receiving individualized services, understanding this process is crucial for parents and caregivers seeking the best support for their children. Joined by educator and parent Anne Childers and Dr. Kathryn Keithly, a licensed educational psychologist, we aim to provide a practical guide for advocating within the school system.
Episode 70: In this episode, we discuss bipolar disorder and its challenges for college students. Allyson Makuch shares her inspiring journey of navigating bipolar disorder through college and graduate school, while Dr. David Lo from the University of California, Santa Cruz provides advice on managing bipolar disorder while pursuing academic goals.
Explore the profound impact of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in this episode. Educator and musician Lisa Taylor shares her personal journey with OCD and the treatments that help her thrive, including Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy. Psychologist Dr. Dufford discusses OCD symptoms and evidence-based treatments. Learn about an emerging therapy called I-CBT. Plus, enjoy an original song by Lisa about her experience.
Episode 68: We explore the challenges of caregiving for aging parents, a role that one in six Americans, especially women, undertake. Award-winning author Laura Davis discusses her experience of reconciling with her mother while caring for her through dementia and death. Dr. Karl Segnitz provides advice on end-of-life care and support. Tune in to gain insights and support for this vital role.
Episode 67: Research reveals that in a group of 20 children, five girls and one boy will experience childhood sexual abuse before the age of 18. We’re joined by survivor and author Alreen Haeggquist, along with Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma specialist Stefanie Klein, to discuss the complex journey of healing from such trauma. Find valuable insights, support, and resources crafted for survivors who are on this challenging, yet hopeful, path and the people who love them.
Episode 66: Join us for an enlightening discussion on adult autism with Lou Ursa and Jasmeen Miah, both psychotherapists and self-advocates on the autistic spectrum. In this conversation, we confront stereotypes, share personal stories, and offer heartwarming examples of thriving with autism. With diagnoses on the rise, we all can engage in meaningful conversations about autism, explore how societal structures shape perceptions of "disability" and offer empathy, understanding and inclusion.
Episode 65: Join us to explore the growing significance of Yoga Therapy in mental health treatment. With a cultural shift emphasizing the mind-body connection, yoga has become something crucial for holistic well-being. Our guests, including integrative mental health practitioner Dr. Juko Holiday and survivor Melaney Seacat, share insights into its therapeutic benefits that are aiding veterans and individuals like Melaney. Tune in to discover more about this transformative approach.
Episode 64: Dive into the pressing reality of the youth mental health crisis. In this episode crafted by teens, for teens, we explore how youth can lend support to their peers through mental health education, community engagement, and advocacy. Join 17-year-old guest host and mental health advocate, Niku Sedarat, as she leads a discussion featuring four teen guests from diverse Monterey Bay area high schools. Together, they discuss the unique needs of their communities and unveil the many ways in which youth-driven mental health advocacy can spark meaningful change.Meet our guests Marley Miller, Melissa Macias, Oscar Alvarez-Delgado, and Devin Bloom, as they courageously share their personal journeys and innovative approaches to promoting mental well-being among their peers.
Episode 63: Delve into the intricate world of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), a widely misunderstood psychiatric condition rooted in profound childhood trauma. Join clinical psychologist and trauma specialist Dr. Alisa Brady as she sheds light on DiD and the serious mental health symptoms associated with it. DID survivor Clay Whitten shares their firsthand experiences and the transformative impact of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy on their journey towards healing. Gain insights into the complexities of DID, and unravel the layers with experts who bring compassion, understanding, and hope to this topic.
Episode 62: Gender-based violence is an umbrella term that includes the more familiar descriptors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and dating violence. It’s a significant problem across our country and around the world, impacting one in every three American females under the age of 18. Teens and college students are particularly vulnerable. For survivors, the mental health impacts are substantial and can include an array of symptoms. Join us to learn prevention tips and prepare yourself to help stop such violence.
Episode 61: At present, nearly one in three adolescents will meet criteria for an anxiety disorder by the age of 18. In this episode, we’re joined by college student Elena Shain, who courageously shares her story of navigating severe anxiety since childhood. She tells how, together with her family and her service dog, she has gained knowledge about herself and developed skills to better manage her life. Also with us is psychologist Sheilah Siegel, Ph.D., who provides information about teen anxiety symptoms, coping strategies, treatment approaches and shares resources.
Episode 60: Anorexia Nervosa is a dangerous eating disorder and the deadliest mental illness, second only to opioid overdose. Eating disorders affect people of any age, race, gender, and sexual orientation and they are common. Joining us for this inspiring story of recovery is biomedical writer Evelyn Strauss and psychotherapist Jeanne Willis, LMFT. Evelyn shares how she worked her way out of the physical and psychological manifestations of anorexia nervosa through a self-created and unconventional path. Jeanne, an eating disorder specialist, dispels commonly held myths, discusses the types of treatments available, and shares resources that support recovery.
Episode 59: In recent years, there’s been growing interest in the role that psychedelic drugs, including ketamine, can play in treating mental health conditions. In this episode, we discuss a new treatment approach called Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) that is a promising treatment for patients with PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. Joining me for this conversation is Spencer Wollan, who experienced “life changing benefits” from KAP, along with medical doctor, social worker, and ketamine prescriber Dr. Jesus Ramirez and psychotherapist Ellis McCauley.
Episode 58: How do parents go on after their child’s death? In this episode, we talk with father and author Colin Campbell about how he’s finding ways to live “with hope and purpose” after his two teen children were killed in a car crash caused by a drunk driver. Two other parents contribute stories about their grief after losing children to suicide and overdose. Also with us for this conversation is psychotherapist, grief specialist, and writer Kara Bowman. Join us for this honest, tender, and surprisingly hopeful conversation.
Episode 57: Psychotic symptoms, often collectively referred to as psychosis, can be part of many illnesses and are when the brain has trouble distinguishing between what is real from what is not. Psychosis is a symptom, not an illness, and as many as 3 out of every 100 people will experience an episode of psychosis in their lifetime due to either a medical or a mental health condition. It is common for a person to experience psychotic symptoms for more than a year before receiving treatment. Early treatment of psychosis is critical because it often means better recovery. Understanding more about and learning to recognize psychotic symptoms means being in a better position to help those experiencing psychosis get the appropriate care sooner. Joining me for this conversation is Dr. Jennifer Davis, a Double Board Certified General and Child-Adolescent Psychiatrist and two guests who are both in recovery from their mental illnesses, peer counselor Tim Beveridge and peer specialist Kenah Roberts.
Episode 56: About one third of people who have a mental health condition also develop a substance use disorder at some point in their lives. In this episode, we discuss the complicated intersection of these problems, a combination that currently afflicts nearly 17 million Americans. Joining us for this conversation about co-occurring disorders is psychotherapist Cynthia Nollenberger and artist-musician Rick, who shares about his journey to mental health recovery and, eventually, to substance use recovery. This 2019 interview has been re-edited with new material and personal stories added.
Episode #55: People have been moving their bodies through dance for thousands of years, and there’s a reason. Movement and dance offer many benefits for mental health and brain function. Joining me for this conversation about the therapeutic benefits of movement and dance are Dr. Rachel Jordana Horodezky, a licensed psychotherapist, yoga instructor, and dance instructor; entrepreneur and dancer Shankar Hemmady; and arts administrator and lifelong dancer Valéria Miranda.
Episode #54: Artistic self-expression of any kind, even making “ugly" art, can help us process emotions and create a profoundly healing process. We’re joined by psychotherapist, art therapist, and registered nurse Mary Welschmeyer, artist and cancer survivor Lisa Handley, and childcare professional and abuse survivor Elena Stenger to discuss how accessing their creative process has catalysed their healing and supplied ongoing support for mental wellness.
Episode #53: Writing and telling our stories can be powerfully healing. To honor National Poetry Month, we look at how the simple process of writing or journaling can be used to support mental health and wellness and lead to healing. We’re joined by writer, poet and teacher Patrice Vecchione and two of her former writing students, diversity trainer Erin-Kate Escobar and high school student and writer Briar Spungin. This is the first in a two-part series on creativity and wellness.
Episode #52: We’re joined by ACA Program participants Bill Trimpi and Birch Curry to discuss their childhoods in dysfunctional families, the lasting mental health impacts of those experiences, and how they found support and growth in the 12-step program Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families (ACA). Community member Patrice Vecchione tenderly describes the confusion and heartbreak of growing up with a mother with alcohol addiction.
Episode #51: People, including men, are utilizing therapy now more than ever. We’ll explore what therapy is like for men: the barriers, the benefits and the types available. Guest Host Lisa Herendeen is joined by guests Joey Fino and Mark Vanderhoof, who share their personal experiences of therapy. Also joining us is psychotherapist Tim Hartnett, who describes how therapeutic work, in and out of the therapy room, can help men live fuller, happier lives with greater connection to those they love and care about.
Episode #50: We’re joined by Laura Vollset & Maggie Muir to discuss Perinatal Depression & Anxiety (PPD). While this is one of the most common complications of pregnancy, it is often unrecognized and under-diagnosed. Laura shares her experience of having had debilitating PPD after the birth of her twins. She sought treatment, found support, and wended her way to back to wellness and joy in parenting. Maggie Muir, a Licensed Psychotherapist, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Perinatal Support Group Leader explains what PPD is, who is at risk, and how and where mothers and family members can get help.
Episode #49: This episode features a collection of nuanced and highly personal stories about making reproductive decisions and how these choices impact mental health. Some of what you’ll hear may be difficult, but we urge you to listen and challenge yourself to hold the complexity, the diversity, and the common humanity in each tale. Our feature story is by writer, teacher and poet Patrice Vecchione. Joining us to listen, reflect on, and respond to these important reproductive health stories is Alissa Perrucci, PhD, the Counseling & Administrative Manager at the Women's Options Center at San Francisco General Hospital. More information and resource list here: https://ksqd.org/reproductive-freedom-essential-for-mental-health/
Episode #48: While Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (commonly called HIV and AIDS), has been transformed from a deadly disease to a chronic, manageable condition, there is still stigma, discrimination and misunderstanding that can have a significant impact on the mental health of those living with it. Guest host and psychotherapist Kaleo Kaluhiwa is joined by mental health counselor Bryan Golson to discuss the unique and complex physical and mental health needs of those living and aging with HIV. Guest Jim Schultz also joins the conversation to share his experience of living through the AIDS epidemic and explain how he has learned to manage and even thrive with his condition over the last 30+ years. More information and resources here: https://ksqd.org/aging-with-hiv/
Episode #47: To honor Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re turning our attention to bipolar disorder, a serious mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. If not treated and managed, bipolar disorder can be dangerous and cause great disruption in a young adult’s life. Guest Allyson Makuch shares her experience of living with and managing bipolar disorder throughout her college and graduate school years. University of California, Santa Cruz Director of Psychiatry, Dr. David Lo also joins us to inform us about bipolar disorder and ways to manage it while in college. More information and resources here: https://ksqd.org/navigating-bipolar-disorder-in-college/
Ep. 46: An inside look at traumatic brain injury, or “TBI,” and how these injuries influence mental health. People of all ages get them in a variety of ways—from sports injuries to car accidents to domestic falls and many of these individuals develop mental health symptoms that can last for months or even years. Our guest and author JoAnne Jones talks about recovering from a severe traumatic brain injury that occurred when she was assaulted and robbed. Also with us is rehabilitation and physical medicine specialist Dr. Jennifer Yu who shares information about the mental health symptoms, treatment approaches, and recovery strategies associated with mild to severe traumatic brain injuries.
Ep. 45: People all over the world are experiencing mental health issues in response to climate change, including trauma, anxiety, and grief. In this episode, we’re joined by Gen Zer Chloe Rosen who talks about growing up with climate change awareness and its impact on their mental health. Also with us is Paula Wild, a Millennial Yoga Therapist and Outdoor Educator who shares some healing practices that can help us individually and in community be better prepared to address the growing global mental health crisis caused by climate change.
Episode #44: Psychotherapist Debra Sloss is joined by Judith Ain and Family Medicine Physician Assistant and Integrative Medicine Specialist Dr. Cynthia Quattro to discuss tick-borne Lyme Disease and the mental health effects associated with it. Judith shares her personal story of trying to figure out what was happening as her health deteriorated and how she got diagnosed, sought treatment and learned to live with long-term symptoms. Dr. Quattro offers information about the cause of Lyme Disease and how and where to get accurately diagnosed. She also shares information about integrative treatment approaches.
Ep. 43: Join us this month as we take a deeper dive into the question “What’s Your Soul Food?“ We continue to explore the many ways our listeners take care of their bodies and minds. We’ll learn more about how these self-care practices help us work through traumas and find resilience when facing life’s many challenges. Joining your host Debra Sloss is psychotherapist and trauma specialist Kara Bowman. Together they discuss how self-care supports mental and physical health. Be sure to check out Episode 42, Part 1 in the Building Resilience series to hear more on this topic!
Episode #42: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. In honor of this we explore the question “What is Your Soul Food?“ This episode is about self-care and the many ways we can attend to ourselves to support our mental health. But it is also about so much more than that! These “soul food” activities and practices also help us work through both large and small traumas and helps us feel more resilient when facing the challenges of life. When we find ways to feed our own soul, we find ourselves more internally resourced and, therefore, more available to be kind, feel compassion and lend support to others. In this show, we hear from some community members about the soul foods that nourish them. Host psychotherapist Debra Sloss and psychotherapist and grief and trauma specialist Kara Bowman discuss how soul foods support mental and physical health. We received such an array of different approaches from our listeners, that we made this this into a two-part series. Join us again next month for “Building Resilience: What’s Your Soul Food? – Part 2” to hear more! We hope these two episodes help you relish your own soul food buffet!
Broadcast: 5/1/22
Special thanks to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, Jennifer Young for research and outreach, Leslie Nielsen for outreach and Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music.
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RESOURCES
Sound Bites & Resources from Contributors Cindy – Listen to audio here: This multi–tasker quit her job for a year and leaned on “the basics”: exercise, eating right, good deeds, and dog cuddles. One good habit inspires confidence in creating another good habit. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones – Book by James Clear that offers a framework for improving your daily habits.
Pintrist.com – a website to find endless Vegan or any Recipes.
Zach – Listen to audio here: Cycling is a soul food for a healthy body and spirit for this cyclist. Cycling releases depressive or stressful feelings and increases lucidity, patience and tolerance. With a new move to NYC, cycling remains an anchoring constant. Strava – An application that works to track your fitness progress and a resource to find new routes and trails for cycling, running, hiking etc.
Payson McElveen Podcast – A professional cyclist that also has a podcast in which he interviews pro and ex-pro cyclists on their journeys and experiences.
Support and Explore your Local Bike Shops! – I work at NYC Velo in the East Village and I work to enable people to pursue their cycling and fitness goals. Look to your local bike shop for guidance and help toward achieving your cycling goals. Cycling is all inclusive so don't shy away from stopping in a shop!
Go – Listen to audio here: The host’s 86–year–old mom has been a pied piper for family and new MeetUp or NextDoor friends with game playing! Her phone and computer keep her connected to others and fun. NextDoor.com – a social media website that allows you to contact neighbors and make new friends.
MeetUp.com – a social media website that offers opportunities to join groups with shared interests.
Find Your Local Library – Public Libraries have computer stations and lend books, movies, and music in person and digitally. Many offer English classes and other programs.
Little Free Libraries –Use this map to find a little free library near you and get free books shared by your neighbors.
Leslie – Listen to audio here: Using her adult daughter for inspiration, since the passing of her son from suicide she has used a four–course meal of Soul Food: nature walks, social connection, a good night’s sleep, and volunteer teaching with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Santa Cruz. National Alliance for Mental Illness – Santa Cruz County Chapter — Provides free information, education classes, and support groups and does advocacy work helping those with loved ones with mental illness.
New Brighton State Beach is Leslie’s favorite walking beach which she also says “is beautiful!”
Suki – Listen to audio here: Coming from a musical family that was serious about music, this writer and online educator now sings all the time for sheer joy or "as a meditation." She experiences music permeating the home, just for the joy of it, as a wonderful soul food staple. Suki shares more details about her Soul Foods…
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- Listening to live music played by professionals or some random person on a street corner. Live music is Alive! Polished recordings are nice, but they do not offer living experiences.
- Taking up an instrument or singing. Don't be afraid to make music badly. Music played joyfully is great for the soul, whether the music maker is skillful or not!
- Curating my own social media. You hear a lot about social media's negative effects. However, social media helped me keep my connection to music alive during the pandemic. Seek out groups in your areas of interest that are run in a healthy way. If the conversation gets unhealthy, leave. Turn off all your negative social media "friends." Even if you love them as people, you don't have to let their mental ugliness into all of your waking hours. Use tools like Social Fixer to defeat social media algorithms. Those algorithms do not have your mental health in mind. Use your own social media feed to share with your friends in a healthy way.
Gabriel – Listen to audio here: As a long–time trauma, grief, and loss counselor and father of five, he found mindful meditation helped him and others weather life’s storms. In retirement, singing and playing ukulelewith friends brings a good serving of soul food. Guided Meditation by Gabriel – a simple short guided mediation.
Emma – Listen to audio here: Recovering from perpetually focusing on others, her soul foods are all about focusing on her: noticing her feelings with curiosity and care throughout the day, only saying yes to invitations if her body says “hell, yes!” and her weekly “me” date.
Debra’s Resources: Greater Good Magazine – Research based stories, tools, tips and classes for building social and emotional well–being.
Trauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective– a 9–minute video explaining how our nervous systems work, how and why they can become dysregulated and describes ways to settle and regulate your nervous system for improved mental and physical health.
AllTrails – A website where you can find a list of and maps for 68 scenic trails in the Santa Cruz area for hiking, biking, trail running, exploring or other outdoor activities. Or search for trails in any other area.
Debra’s Quick Reads: Volunteering/Service: What We Get When We Give Play: Play Doesn't End with Childhood: Why Adults Need Recess Too Music: Music and Brain Health Nature: Immerse Yourself in a Forest for Better Health Awe: Eight Reasons Why Awe Makes Your Life Better Laughter: Therapeutic Benefits of Laughter in Mental Health: A Theoretical Review & How Does Humor Affect Mental Health?
Kara’s Resources Self–Care Is Important: Why Is It So Hard to Practice?– Article by F. Diane Barth, LCSW
What Is Self–Care & Why Is Caring About Yourself Important?– Article by Katherine Hurst that mentions the five kinds of self–care.
275 Self Care Ideas – Article by S.J. Scott / February 28, 2022 – A list of ideas for self–care divided into categories for emotional, mental, physical, pleasure, sensory, social and spiritual.
InterPlay – An active, creative way to unlock the wisdom of the body. Classes are online or in person in Aptos.
Calm or Headspace – Phone apps with audio guided meditations and visualizations. Both include audios for sleep.
NVC Santa Cruz – Classes and tools for building deeper, more authentic connection with others as well as with ourselves.
Diet and Depression, Harvard Heath Publishing – Article that discusses why diet is an important component of mental health.
Laughter Yoga – Find Laughter Yoga Santa Cruz on meetup.com
Research Cited – A complete list with references.
Other Santa Cruz County Department of Parks, Open Space and Cultural Services –Provides parks, coastal access points, trails, and cultural and recreational programs for all ages throughout the unincorporated county. Come be active, explore, learn, play and connect where our diverse natural and cultural resources are celebrated and protected for generations to come! To find a park or trail to explore or a class or program to enjoy in our biannual activity guide, visit www.scparks.com.
Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children. FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio–economic backgrounds. FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi–Cal, Medicare, and low–cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831–423–9444 x200 and in Soquel 831–346–6767 x200.
Contact Guests: Debra Sloss, LMFT www.debrasloss.com Email: debra@debrasloss.com
Kara Bowman, LMFT www.karabowman.com Email: bowmantherapy@gmail.com Phone: (831) 219–8522
Episode #41: In this episode we’ll explore the complicated and often misunderstood topic of Codependency vs. Interdependency. In codependent relationships, one person does much of the giving and at the same time tries to get their own needs met by controlling the other person. While some people will recreate these same codependent patterns in many of their relationships, others may find that they have just one difficult relationship, in which establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries is challenging. This situation often arises when we have a loved one with mental health problems, substance abuse problems, or their own unskillful ways of relating that pulls us into an anxious and imbalanced pattern of relating. Joining us for this conversation are Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) member Jill and psychotherapist and recovery specialist Kat Zwick, LMFT. This conversation is not just for those who view themselves as having codependent tendencies, but for anyone who struggles with knowing what is and is not in their control. Most of us will likely encounter this challenge at some point, with some person—a child, an aging parent, a troubled friend or an intimate partner! If you are a parent, caregiver, or spouse to this person …. the odds are greater that you will wrestle with where to draw appropriate lines about who Is responsible for what. Join us as we talk about how to find greater personal well-being, even in those more challenging relationships.
Broadcast: 4/3/22
Special thanks to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, to Jennifer Young for research and outreach, and to Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music.
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Websites: Co-dependents Anonymous (CoDA) World — 12-step program for those who want healthy and loving relationships. Offers information about the program, where to find meetings and resources to learn more about codependence relational patterns.
NorCal CoDA — Co-Dependents Anonymous for Northern California. Providing information about the program, working the steps and where and how to attend online meetings.
Out of the Fog — A website to help communicate with people who have personality disorders.
National Alliance for Mental Illness – Santa Cruz County Chapter — Provides free information, education classes, and support groups and does advocacy work helping those with loved ones with mental illness.
Al-Anon - Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon sees alcoholism as a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. There are no dues for membership. Al-Anon is self-supporting through its own voluntary contributions. Al-Anon has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. Al-Anon does this by practicing the Twelve Steps, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Alateen - Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, ages 12 to 19, whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members who meet the current Northern California World Service Association Alateen safety requirements and have successfully completed a background check. Al-Anon/Alateen Meetings in Santa Cruz County in English and Spanish:
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- More Information or call 831-462-1818
- Download Free Al-Anon and Alateen Literature including information for professionals
- FAQ for Newcomers
Books & Articles: Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melody Beattie (1986) — Instructive life stories, personal reflections, exercises, and self-tests to help readers key to understanding codependency and to learn to unlock its hold . This book can help chart a path to freedom and recovery.
Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives by Pia Mellody and Andrea Wells Miller (2003) — Identifies codependent thinking, emotions and behavior and provides an effective approach to recovery. Mellody sets forth five primary adult symptoms of this crippling condition, then traces their origin to emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and sexual abuses that occur in childhood.
Breaking Free: A Recovery Workbook for Facing Codependence by Pia Mellody and Andrea Wells Miller (1989) — A workbook that provides a step-by-step journal-keeping method for moving toward recovery from codependence. Based on such concepts as the "precious child" and the five core symptoms of codependence, along with the Twelve-Step process of recovery used by Codependents Anonymous.
Moving From Codependent to Interdependent Relationships — An article defining codependent patterns and the qualities associated with interdependent relationships published by the Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center, Nov. 29.
All Books & Audio by Pia Mellody — An authority, lecturer and educator in the fields of addictions and relationships and a leading author of books on Codependency. This website contains a full listing of her publications, audio resources, as well as some free recovery articles.
All Books by Melody Beattie — Author of the sentinel work, “Codependent No More,” which introduced the world to the term “Codependency” in 1986. This website contains a full listing of all her publications with descriptions as well as some recovery tools.
Local Counseling Resources: Ride the Wave Recovery — Individual and Group psychotherapy for recovery from eating disorders, addictions, codependency & trauma for clients of all genders, sexualities & neurotypes. Email: admin@ridethewaverecovery.com, Phone: 831-275-541 DBT Mindfulness & Skills Group Series — For Northern California Clients Kat Zwick's 22-Week Group Series . This group is appropriate for people struggling with unmanageable codependency that leads to problematic behaviors against self or others.
Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children. FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio-economic backgrounds. FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi-Cal, Medicare, and low-cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831-423-9444 x200 and in Soquel 831-346-6767 x200.
Spiritual Resources Recommended by Jill Mount Madonna Center — Yoga-based online spiritual classes at no cost
Free YouTube meditations by Ellaeenah Jadefire
Contact Guests Jill – Is able to answer questions about Co-Dependents Anonymous or advise regarding other local resources. Email: pupjill@hotmail.com
Katherine (Kat) Zwick, LPCC Email: admin@ridethewaverecovery.com
Interdependency Support Girls Inc. of the Central Coast - Offers leadership and self-empowerment programs for girls ages 8 to 18 led by peers or mentors at school sites in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties.
“Behind The Scenes at SOM” Of all of our 30+ shows this show presented the most challenge in deciding on a title. We believe this is due to the complexities and nuances of this topic. Below is the collection of brainstormed titles. Thank you to all our volunteers and helpers who submitted ideas! A ponder may help elucidate more of the complexities and subtleties of this very important topic. Enjoy! Other Title Ideas:
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- Recovery from Codependent Patterns: The Choices We Can Make
- Co-Dependence Recovery: The Choices We Can Make
- The Co-Dependent Spectrum: Finding the Choices We Can Make
- The Codependent Spectrum: Reclaiming The Choices We Can Make
- Understanding how Co-Dependence differs from Interdependence
- Unlocking Co-Dependence Patterns
- Co-Dependence Patterns: Refocusing on the The Choices We Can Make
- Journey from co-dependent to Healthy Relationships
- From Codependency to Freedom
- Untangling Enmeshment - The Path to Healthy Relationships
- Making Different Relationship Choices
- Recovering from our Codependent Patterns
- Reclaiming our Agency: The Roadmap to Healthy or Self-Contained Relationships
- Journey from Enmeshment to Healthy Relationships
- Holding Space for Yourself in Your Relationships
- Setting Healthy Relationship Boundaries
- Relational and Independent
- Staying Self-Connected while Connecting with Others
- Caring for Self and Other in Relationship
- Interdependence: Balancing Care for Self and Other in Relationships
- Recovery from Codependent Patterns: Creating healthy boundaries
- Recovery from Codependent Patterns: Supporting the people we love in healthy ways
- Codependence vs. Interdependence: Creating healthy boundaries
- Codependence vs. Interdependence: Supporting others without losing ourselves
Episode #40: The vast majority of adults in the U.S., more than 70%, have experienced some type of traumatic event, and research shows that trauma survivors have a high incidence of physical and mental health illnesses. Trauma has such a severe impact on the body because of the way it affects, and ultimately rewires, the brain. The good news is that the human nervous system has the capacity to recover. Joining us is yoga teacher Abbey Asher, who describes how she learned to attend to her own mental health and nervous system while she was caring for her husband through his 4-year illness and eventual death from brain cancer. Psychotherapist and trauma specialist Karen Ouse, LMFT joins us to share her knowledge of nervous system physiology and to discuss how to grow awareness, calm the nervous system, and build resilience to facilitate trauma recovery.
Broadcast: 3/6/22
Special thanks to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, to Jennifer Young for research and outreach, and to Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music.
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Books & Articles The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (2014) by Bessel Van Der Kolk — This book explores how the body retains the imprints of trauma. The author is a neuroscientist who explains why we suffer and opportunities for healing from the trauma. There is a wonderful chapter on yoga and learning how to inhabit your body.
When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (2005) by Pema Chödrön, an American Tibetan Buddhist. — According to traditional Buddhist teaching, we must learn to stop running from suffering and instead actually learn to approach it — fearlessly, compassionately, and with curiosity.
Healing Developmental Trauma: How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self Image, and the Capacity for Relationship (2012) by Dr. Laurence Heller and Dr. Aline LaPierre — A practical guide to help understand the principles involved in the NARM™ model which draws from somatic-based psychotherapy and neuroscience to offer tools for healing—and moving past—early trauma.
In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness (2010) by Peter Levine —Poses the idea that idea that trauma is neither a disease nor a disorder, but rather an injury caused by fright, helplessness and loss that can be healed by engaging our innate capacity to self-regulate high states of arousal and intense emotions. Explains the theory of Somatic Experiencing® and learn how physiology is dysregulated by trauma.
Man’s Search for Meaning (2006) by Viktor E. Frankl — This is a seminal book that is a must read for anyone experiencing trauma. The book recounts Viktor Frankl’s experiences in the concentration camps of WWII and the school of therapy he invented to help us confront our trauma and losses.
What if There’s No Such Thing As Closure by Meg Bernhard / New York Times / Dec. 15, 2021 Updated Dec. 19, 2021 — The article describes the groundbreaking research by social scientist, Pauline Bass, who invented the term “ambiguous loss” to describe absences that are often not unacknowledged. You can also listen to this article using this link.
Podcast New York Times Ezra Klein Podcast: That Anxiety You’re Feeling; It’s a Habit You Can Unlearn / New York Times Ezra Klein Podcast / April 20, 2021— Jud Brewer is an associate professor of psychiatry at Brown University, where he is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center. He has a new book called “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind,” In this interview with Ezra Klein, Brewer discusses his research on anxiety, which he sees as a kind of addiction.
Websites Somatic Experiencing® — Dedicated to supporting trauma resolution and resilience through culturally responsive professional training and education, research, and outreach around the globe.
The NARM™ Training Institute — Descriptions of offerings for this therapeutic modality, including how to become a member of the NARM™ Inner Circle Community.
Greater Good Magazine — The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and hosts this online magazine that teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society. The online magazine offers no-cost videos, articles, and The Science of Happiness, a podcast on the science and skills of well-being.
More Info Trauma and the Nervous System: A Polyvagal Perspective– a 9 minute video explaining how our nervous systems work, how and why they can become dysregulated and describes ways to settle and regulate your nervous system for improved mental and physical health.
Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - An overview from the US Department of Health and Human Services of the ACEs model of understanding risk factors contributing to developmental and relational trauma, common responses and the impacts of such experiences on later physical and mental health. This page also links to numerous other resources. * ACEs Fact Sheet - by the Centers for Disease Control * Take The ACE Quiz — And Learn What It Does And Doesn't Mean - NPR Article / March 2, 20152:57 PM ET / by Laura Stareccheski
Self-Care for Trauma Yoga with Adriene — A wonderful way to access free yoga videos for all levels, including beginners.
Community Counseling Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children. FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio-economic backgrounds. FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi-Cal, Medicare, and low-cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831-423-9444 x200 and in Soquel 831-346-6767 x200.
Contact Guests Abbey Asher — Iyengar inspired yoga teacher; classes held in person at the Vet's Hall in downtown Santa Cruz, on zoom or privately in Abbey’s home. Email: aasher@ucsc.edu Phone: 831-334-5919
Karen Ouse, LMFT — Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, NARM Therapist. Offering online sessions to individuals and couples; specializing in healing trauma from a heart-centered, relational approach. Email: karenouse@santacruztraumatherapist.com Phone: (831)-689-7676
Episode #39: While the practice of yoga in general aims to cultivate the body and mind and can exert therapeutic effects, Yoga Therapy offers personalized yoga practices to improve mental health and alleviate physical ailments. Yoga Therapy is making inroads into places like the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to help soldiers recover from physical and mental traumas. Many people think about yoga as a physical practice, but it’s not all about stretching or movement. Yoga Therapy can also help people who can’t move at all, as we will learn from our guest Melaney Seacat whose use of yoga therapy helped her recover from a near-death accident that left her unsure whether she’d walk again. Also with us is integrative mental health practitioner, meditation teacher, and certified yoga therapist Dr. Juko Holiday who will help us understand what Yoga Therapy is, how it works, and who could benefit from it.
Broadcast: 2/6/22
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Learn More About Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapy Health – This is a website for people looking to find a certified yoga therapist, read more about what yoga therapy is, and get details about how it can support people living with specific health conditions
Yoga Therapy Hour with Amy Wheeler – This podcast and website features interviews with thought leaders and experts in the field of yoga therapy, psychology and neuroscience. It provides information and resources for mind-body professionals and the general public interested in these topics. Also available on Apple and Audible podcasts.
Indu Arora, C-IAYT – Indu Arora is a certified yoga therapist, a frequent presenter at professional research and therapeutic conferences, and the author of Yoga: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Vision. This detailed book is an excellent resource, especially for Western practitioners who are most familiar with yoga as fitness, as it demonstrates how truly vast yoga is beyond postural practice, and offers insight into some of the tools yoga therapists use in their work.
More Yoga Resources Trauma Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Series by Rebecca Roth in association with Survivors Healing Center - Six Tuesdays at 5:50pm Feb 8 to March 15, 2022 in Santa Cruz. Connect with yourself and others seeking to heal and restore balance and well-being using ancient wisdom that also is an evidence-based practice. Each class will include guided visualization/meditation, trauma-informed mindfulness education, breathing practices, gentle and restorative yoga, and an opportunity for self-inquiry and sharing with the group. No previous yoga experience necessary. This class may be helpful if you feel overwhelmed or exhausted, have difficulty making or maintaining boundaries, are a survivor of abuse or other trauma, feel objectified, are critical of self or others, or find it difficult to step into your power. This series will be a closed group after the first session. Suggested donation: $75 - $180 for the series (w/ option to make payments). A portion of the proceeds will go to the Survivors Healing Center.
Yoga For All Movement (YFAM) – Utilizes holistic wellness as a vehicle for social change by bringing trauma-informed yoga, with an emphasis on liberation through breath and movement, directly to underserved communities, such as youth, individuals in substance use recovery, and low-income seniors. Currently, YFAM is forming a first-ever, in-custody, yoga teacher-training program, Reunite with Wellness.
Central Nervous System Regulation Ergos Institute, Inc. – Somatic Experiencing –This is the website of Dr. Peter Levine, founder of the Somatic Experiencing Technique for trauma healing. It offers free interviews, webinars, tools, books, exercises for nervous system regulation, videos and other resources for the general public. It also provides a link to a database of Somatic Experiencing Practitioners. It also provides information about programs and training resources for people wanting to advance their skills professionally.
Insight Meditation Society – This website provides information about Insight Meditation (a.k.a. mindfulness; loving kindness meditation), meditation retreats, guided meditations, a book club, and other meditation resources.
Books The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice by T. K. V. Desikachar (1999) – A text that outlines a step-by-step sequence for developing a complete practice adapted to the needs of the individual.
Pause, Rest, Be: Stillness Practices for Courage in Times of Change by Octavia Raheem (will come out Feb 1, 2022) – A book focused on restoring your body, mind, and spirit amid change is an act of courage, empowerment, and hope. This is a guide to help you honor the changes and spaces in your life with purposeful rest and reflection.
Gather by Octavia Raheem (2020) – A collection of soulful sayings, poetry, and flashes of insight sewn together into a sacred garment. Each thread was collected with reverence and care. The words here will weave their way into your heart and become a soft cover for you to land on.
Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma by Gail Parker, Justine Ross, et al. (2020) – Presenting ways in which Restorative Yoga can contribute to healing emotional wounds, this book invites yoga teachers, therapists and practitioners to consider the psychological impact of ethnic and race-based stress and trauma. It aids in the process of uncovering, examining, and healing one's own emotional wounds and offers insight into avoiding wounding or re-wounding others.
Transforming Ethnic and Race-based Traumatic Stress With Yoga by Gail Parker Ph.D. and illustrator Justine Ross (2021) – A workbook building on the foundations of Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma which offers a range of self-care practices that strengthen the psychological immune system, increase resilience, and support post-traumatic growth
My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies by Resmaa Menakem (2017). In this book, therapist Resmaa Menakem examines the damage caused by racism in America from the perspective of trauma and body-centered psychology.
For Professionals The International Association of Yoga Therapists – Founded in 1989, IAYT is a professional membership organization that works to advance yoga therapy education, training, and research, the professional development of its members, and to establish yoga as a recognized and respected therapy. The site provides information about certification requirements, accredited training programs, and offers a portal to therapeutic yoga publications.
Octavia Raheem – Teacher, mentor & thought leader who has received national attention for her work training yoga teachers and diversifying the yoga and wellness industry. Trained and mentored by exemplary teachers, Dr. Gail Parker, Tracee Stanley, Chanti Tacoronte- Perez, Octavia’s work as a yoga professional focuses on practical tools to teach individuals how to manage stress, anxiety, and fatigue through restorative yoga, yoga nidra, and meditation in a way that is accessible to all levels/abilities, and restorative to the nervous system.
Laurie Hyland Robertson – Laurie’s work includes excellent resources for professionals and therapeutic yoga practitioners: Understanding Yoga Therapy: Applied Philosophy and Science for Health and Well-Being, The Foundations, Tools, and Practice of Yoga Therapy: A Comprehensive Textbook, and Yoga Therapy Today. The first two resources are books that cover the theory and practice of therapeutic yoga, the last is a magazine of clinical practices that is published three times a year.
Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice by editors Diane Finlayson & Laurie Hyland Robertson (2021) – This textbook provides essential support to schools and universities that offer yoga therapy training programs, this comprehensive, edited textbook develops robust curricula, enabling them to prepare yoga therapists to integrate into healthcare settings safely and effectively.
The International Journal of Yoga Therapy – IJYT is an annual peer-reviewed publication that serves yoga therapists, yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, yoga researchers, and healthcare professionals.
Black Yoga Teachers Alliance – a collective of yoga teachers who share the peace and power of yoga to inspire conscious living. Organization works to elevate the presence and voices of Black yoga teachers while providing a business and social network with black yoga teachers throughout the U.S. and abroad. It also serves as a catalyst to connect black yoga teachers with opportunities to train, teach and travel and works to Increase the diversity of those who teach and practice yoga.
Contact Guests Melaney Seacat Yoga Therapy – Self-Empowered Healing for Body, Breath and Mind. Offering Personalized practices using holistic yogic tools for healing and personal transformation. Melaney Seacat, MA, C-IAYT, SEP Email: melaneyseacat@mac.com Phone: 520-205-1106
Ease Mountain Yoga Therapy Community – In-depth yoga series, classes & workshops, yoga therapy, yoga therapy teacher trainings and more Dr. Juko Holiday, Director Phone: 831-440-6970
Episode #38: We too often think of forgiveness as an event between two people: Something like, “I forgive you,” or ”please forgive me.” In this show, we hear from our guests about how forgiveness is much more of an internal process, one that often occurs slowly, and frequently centers around forgiving ourselves. And why do we forgive? It seems it is only sometimes to repair or preserve a relationship, and more often because finding our way to forgiveness heals our mind, eases our soul, and allows us to enjoy better mental and physical health.
In this episode, our guest Gitta Ryle, a Holocaust survivor who experienced terrible trauma while fleeing from the Nazis, shares how she was able to shed the physical and emotional turmoil she had experienced. She talks about learning that forgiving herself and others played an essential role in her journey to physical and mental wellness. Gitta describes this process as allowing her to go from “just existing” to actually living. Also with us to discuss the profound power of forgiveness is mental health researcher, author, and forgiveness expert Frederic Luskin PhD. Dr. Luskin helps us understand what forgiveness is and isn’t, why it is of value, and ways to access it.
Broadcast: 1/2/22
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RESOURCES Books & Articles Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness by Frederic Luskin (2003) —Based on scientific research, this study from the frontiers of psychology and medicine offers insights into the healing powers and medical benefits of forgiveness. Dr. Fred Luskin offers a nine-step forgiveness method that makes it possible to move beyond being a victim to a life of improved health and contentment.
Forgive for Love: The Missing Ingredient for a Healthy and Lasting Relationship by Frederic Luskin (2009) — This book offers new research about the one missing factor that is vital to relationships—forgiveness. Dr. Fred Luskin shows that no matter how much two people may love each other, their relationship will not succeed unless they practice forgiveness—an approach that most relationship experts continue to ignore.
The Gift of Forgiveness: Inspiring Stories from Those Who Have Overcome the Unforgivable — by Katherine Schwarzenegger (2021). A book on learning how to forgive, with firsthand stories from those who have learned to let go of resentment and find peace.
Nonviolent Communication Books & Resources Website — NVC is an approach to communication based on principles of nonviolence. It is not a technique to end disagreements, but rather a method designed to increase empathy and improve the quality of life of those who utilize the method and the people around them.
Greater Good Magazine: Science-based Insights for a Meaningful Life — Turns scientific research on human experience topics like forgiveness, happiness, mindfulness and gratitude into stories, tips, and tools for a happier life and a more compassionate society.
Organizations for Helping Others (Local): Volunteer Center Santa Cruz — Helps link volunteers with opportunities to help make a difference in our community. 831-427-5070
Suicide Prevention Service Volunteer — Volunteers carry out many of the services offered to those in need, while learning new skills, meeting new friends, and building upon existing strengths. Administrative Line: 831-459-9373
Organizations for Finding Help (Local & National) 24 Hour Suicide Crisis Line Toll Free: 1-877-663-5433 Serving Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
Grief Support at Hospice of Santa Cruz County – offers an extensive array of compassionate, professional, and individualized end-of-life care and grief support. Grief support services are low or no-cost, for adults and youth, and may include support groups, one-day classes, or one-on-one support. Contact them for more information about Grief Support, Transitional & Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Pediatric Care, or Community Education. 831-430-3000.
The Conflict Resolution Center of Santa Cruz County — Provides tools, training, and a guided process for people in conflict. Their services are affordable, confidential and available to all. Their programs address conflict at all stages-from prevention to intervention-in our homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and courts. Through respectful dialogue, participants create their own mutually beneficial solutions.
The center provides mediation services for general community conflicts, in addition to Small Claims Court, Affordable Divorce Mediation, Workplace Mediation, Parent-Teen Mediation and restorative justice dialogues as well as training in all areas of communication and conflict management skills. Community mediation offers constructive processes for resolving differences and conflicts between individuals, groups, and organizations.
Affordable Divorce Mediation is an alternative to having to go to court. Instead, we give you the law and the tools you need to help YOU decide what will happen with your property and debts, child and spousal support, and your children.
Workplace Mediation helps people who are in conflict at their place of work, whether between colleagues or supervisor and supervised.
Small claims court mediation gives disputants an opportunity to reach their own resolutions before seeing the judge.
Parent-Teen mediation is a safe space for families and teens to discuss tough subjects and come to agreements that everyone can live with.
Restorative Justice dialogues allow people who are involved in wrongdoing and harm to come together to discuss the harm and impacts and determine what needs to be done to repair the harm.
Communication and conflict skills trainings are designed to help individuals and groups gain a better understanding of conflict, why it happens, and how we can address conflict in a more effective, constructive way and with more positive outcomes.
Alternative Therapeutic Services for Stress & Anxiety Santa Cruz Somatic Bodywork and Yoga — Cranial Sacral Therapist, Somatic Emotional Coaching, Yoga & Meditation Teacher. Contact: Crystal Maxey CMT, RYT 200 510-541-6740
Other Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children. FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio-economic backgrounds. FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi-Cal, Medicare, and low-cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831-423-9444 x200 and in Soquel 831-346-6767 x200.
NVC Santa Cruz — Nonviolent Communication Santa Cruz offers a variety of online and in-person skill-building classes that support healthy relationships. In-person classes are often held in central Santa Cruz. Nonviolent Communication Books & Resources Website
Episode #37: More than one in six Americans are currently providing care to someone age 50 or older. Most of these caregivers are women, and this trend is expected to persist as one of the largest demographic groups–baby boomers–continue to age. Thus, many of us will find ourselves in the role of caregiver for an older adult. Under any conditions, caregiving for an aging and dying parent can be a challenging task and difficult to balance with raising children and meeting work and other family commitments. Caregiving is made ever more difficult when relationships are conflicted. Yet the majority of those who have helped care for an aging parent ultimately report it as rewarding and meaningful. In this episode we’re joined by award-winning author, Laura Davis, who has a new memoir, “The Burning Light of Two Stars,” about reconciling her strained relationship with her mother as she cares for her through her dementia and death. We are also joined by Chief Medical Officer at Hospice of Santa Cruz County and palliative care specialist, Dr. Karl Segnitz, who discusses ways families can navigate these end-of-life challenges and find needed support.
Broadcast: 12/5/21
Special thanks to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, to Jennifer Young for research and outreach, and to Izzy Weisz for marketing and social media. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing and donating the use of our theme music.
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Books The Burning Light of Two Stars – Laura’s memoir tells the story of her embattled relationship with her mother, their determination to love one another, and the dramatic and surprising collision course they ended up on at the end of her mother’s life. This story honestly explores end-of-life choices and the challenges facing caregivers, including what it takes to care for a family member who betrayed you in the past. You can read the first five chapters for free here.
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande (2017) –An exploration of aging, death, and the medical profession's mishandling of both. This book is not just about dying and the limits of medicine but about living to the last with autonomy, dignity, and joy.
Local Organizations The Alzheimer’s Association/Norcal Chapter – Offers an Early Memory Loss Support Group provided tremendous support, practical guidance and valuable shared information to our show guest Laura, as her mother’s caregiver and for her mother living with memory loss. Pre-screening is required prior to enrollment. Phone: 800-272-3900.
Hospice of Santa Cruz County – Hospice care is available to people with all types of serious illness that cannot be cured. They provide grief support, pediatric care, transition and palliative care, hospice care, community education and more. They have multidisciplinary teams to provide support for medical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Phone: 831-430-3000.
Senior Network Services – Publishes an invaluable guide of senior resources in Santa Cruz County. They can also consult and advise regarding services and resources for seniors in Santa Cruz County.
Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast – A dedicated underwriter of State of Mind radio program and podcast, provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children. The Senior Outreach Program also serves older adults by offering peer counseling in English or Spanish in their home or in one of the many peer support groups. Ageless Art Program and I-You Venture bring art, adventure, and companionship to residential care facilities. FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi-Cal, Medicare, and low-cost, sliding-scale services in downtown Santa Cruz 831-423-9444 x200 and in Soquel 831-346-6767 x200.
Del Mar Caregiver Support – A program of Health Projects Center, dedicates their attention and service to caregivers, advocating for public recognition of their worth and value to society while providing low- or no-cost consultations, education, support groups, and respite to caregivers in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.
Device Pocket Talker –This amazing device enabled our show guest Laura’s elderly mother to hear again when her dementia and continuing decline made it impossible for her to use hearing aids.
Podcasts Death Dialogues– A podcast out of New Zealand that talks openly and honestly about end-of-life, death, caring for the dying, and grief and features many different experiences of these life events and how all are valuable.
National Organizations: Family Caregivers Alliance - Provides services to family caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments, such as Parkinson’s, stroke, Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Services include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness programs, respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers. Offers support groups, classes, resources and events for caregivers and the people who receive their care. Ongoing support available, also now on a digital service platform. FCA is a longtime advocate for caregivers in the areas of policy, health and social system development, research, and public awareness, on the state, national and international levels.
AARP Resources to Help Caregivers - A rich source of educational articles and information to help support caregivers.
The National Alliance for Caregiving – Dedicated to improving quality of life for friend and family caregivers and those in their care, by advancing research, advocacy, and innovation. Provides research, advocacy and information on resources on caregiving.
Contact Guests Laura Davis, Author - Learn about Laura’s writing classes, workshops and retreats at her website.
Karl Segnitz, MD Hospice of Santa Cruz County Email: info@hospicesantacruz.org Phone: 831.430.3000
Episode #36: This show is a follow-up to a two-part series we produced in 2020 that examined the effects of racism on mental health. Now after more than a year of race-related protests, social and political unrest and many social change efforts, we reconvene to discuss the progress we’ve made and haven’t made in undoing racism. Our guests are back to talk about what has changed for them personally, what changes they’ve seen systemically and what work now needs to happen in order to create communities that support mental health and well– being for people of color. Guest- host Gail Borkowski welcomes back Black community members: activist Joy Flynn, psychologist Dr. Robert Bartee, and educator activist Jason Seals. We hear about how they have been impacted by the events of the last year, including the sentencing of the officer responsible for the murder of George Floyd, the presidential election, the insurrection at the US Capitol, and the vandalism of the Black Lives Matter mural in Santa Cruz. Guests discuss what they see happening in our communities, the changes they’d like to see and helpful resources. This show encourages us all to listen deeply in order to grasp the impacts of racism on our fellow humans and to take personal actions to dismantle racism and build communities that support health and well– being for Blacks and people of color. This is Part 3 of a series on Racism & Mental Health. You may also want to check out: Part 1- episode 24 on "The Effects" & Part 2 - episode 25 on "Improving Access."
Broadcast: 11/7/21
Special thanks to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, to Jennifer Young for research and outreach, and to Izzy Weisz for marketing and social media. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing and donating the use of our theme music.
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Books The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee – One of today’s most insightful and influential thinkers offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color.
Black Fatigue: How Racism Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit (2020) by Mary–Frances Winters – Defines and explores Black fatigue, the intergenerational impact of systemic racism on the physical and psychological health of Black people – and explains why and how society needs to collectively do more to combat its pernicious effects.
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer Eberhardt, PhD – With a perspective that is scientific, investigative, and informed by personal experience, Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt offers the language and courage to face one of the biggest and most troubling issues of our time. She exposes racial bias at all levels of society—our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and criminal justice system—and offers us tools to address it.
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help you Deserve (2020) by Rheeda Walker – An unapologetic exploration of the Black mental health crisis and a comprehensive road map to getting the care you deserve in an unequal system.
Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619– 2019 by Ibram X. Kendi & Keisha N. Blain – A chorus of extraordinary voices tells the epic story of the four-hundred-year journey of African Americans from 1619 to the present — edited by Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist, and Keisha N. Blain, author of Set the World on Fire.
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson – Examines the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and shows how our lives today are still defined by a hierarchy of human divisions.
100 Years of Lynchings (1988) by Ralph Ginzberg – Compilation of vivid newspaper accounts from 1886 to 1960 to provide insight and understanding of the history of racial violence.
Self– Healing Power and Therapy: Old Teachings from Africa (2014) by Kimbwandende Fu-Kiau – Presents a revolutionary thesis that combines centuries-old Black African medical practices with the principles of contemporary medicine.
Podcasts Speak For Change with Thomas Sage Pedersen – Their mission is to inspire and promote positive and lasting change in our local & global communities.
Dear White Women – Talking about race doesn’t have to be scary. While our society’s history with race is indeed a complex issue, it is absolutely possible for more (White) people to meaningfully engage with stories, history, and actions and be involved in building a more equitable society.
Code Switch – Fearless conversations about race. Hosted by journalists of color, this podcast tackles the subject of race with empathy and humor. Explores how race affects every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, food and everything in between. This podcast makes all of us part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story.
Social Media Shereen Daniels, The HR Conversationalist on LinkedIn. A specialist in anti- racism in business.
What Is Black Twitter and How Is it Changing the National Conversation? – Baylor University’s Mia Moody– Ramirez, Ph.D., professor of journalism, public relations and new media, explains Black Twitter and how it is changing the national conversation. Feb. 19, 2019.
Mental Health Resources Therapy for Black Girls – Podcast, online community, BPOC therapist referral source
AAKOMA – Offers free mental health services for teens and young adults (up to 5 free virtual sessions) and provides mental health information that supports teens and young adults of color and their families and communities.
BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health) – BEAM is collective of advocates, yoga teachers, artists, therapists, lawyers, religious leaders, teachers, psychologists and activists committed to the emotional/mental health and healing of Black communities. Website provides resources (graphics, videos, and toolkits) designed to be shared for educational purposes.
Resources for Parents of Young Children Coming Together: Talking to Children about Race, Ethnicity, and Culture – Coming Together is Sesame Workshop's commitment to racial justice. “We believe in a world where all children can reach their full potential and humanity—and do so in celebration of their races, ethnicities, and cultures. Together with experts, we've designed developmentally appropriate resources to help you guide your child to be smarter, stronger, and kinder—and an upstander to racism.”
Woke Kindergarten – A series of short videos. Early learning on YouTube. Liberation is the goal. Abolition is the journey. All Power to the Little People!
Here’s What Matters To Me, The Mother Of Your Child’s Black Friend – Article with sound guidance for parents.
PBS Talks about Race and Racism – Video hosted by inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman. The show looks at race and racial justice–related topics in an age–appropriate way and offers viewers ideas to build on as they continue these important conversations at home.
Talking to Kids About Racism and Violence – Article supporting children while navigating your own big emotions.
Racial Justice Psychological Association Apologizes for Contributing to Systemic Racism by Nicole Chavez / CNN / Mon November 1, 2021 – News article The about the country's leading scientific and professional psychology organization issuing a formal apology to communities of color for hurting them by contributing to systemic racism.
Seseme Street’s Coming Together: The ABC’s of Racial Literacy – Kids need a strong individual and group identity, but racism hurts the healthy development of both. Racism hurts our entire society. Whether you and the children in your care are directly affected by racism or you’re allies of those who are, engaging honestly and directly with little ones is the beginning of building racial literacy (the skills needed to talk thoughtfully about race and to identify and respond to racism). Here are resources to develop children’s understanding, curiosity, resilience, and empathy—and to prepare for the task of building a better world by standing up, standing tall, and standing together.
Southern Poverty Law Center – A catalyst and leading organization for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people.
Unlearning Racism Training Guide by Jason Seals and Selena Wilson – A multi-media training guide co-authored by our show guest. This series explores the ways in which developing an African-centered approach to behavioral health, in all areas of this field, can best serve people of African ancestry, while honoring their experience, dignity, and humanity.
Local Services that Support Well– being of Black– Identified People Black Owned Santa Cruz – Provides a directory of Black– owned businesses in Santa Cruz County. This directory is provided at no cost to our community and local businesses. Thriving businesses support healthy communities!
Black Health Matters – A community wellness initiative from the Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center in partnership with County Park Friends and other local partners to bring safe, engaging and COVID-mindful outdoor activities to Black community members of Santa Cruz County. Created by local Black leaders, examples include: Self-Care Saturday, Black Family (Virtual) Barbeque, pop-up dance, mindfulness and fitness classes in County Parks.
To Know My Name: A Chronological History of African Americans in Santa Cruz County By Phil Reader Presented by Santa Cruz Libraries, these 21 pages are informative to all county residents and, of course, include London Nelson, [a.k.a Louden Nelson] an ex– slave from Tennessee, that left his entire estate "to the children of Santa Cruz."
Resource Center for NonViolence – An education, training, and community center serving people from all racial and ethnic communities. We connect ourselves to histories of resistance and current struggles around the US and the world. Offering Book Circles, Workshops and more.
Community Bridges – Ten programs deliver essential services, provide equitable access to resources, and advocate for health and dignity across every stage of life. Community Bridges actively works to remove barriers of inequality in our community. Free bilingual counseling services at their four Family Resource Centers (via phone or video during the pandemic). Make an appointment with one of their bilingual counselors at 831– 246– 6360. Printable flyers for their counseling program in English and Spanish.
Contact Show Guests Joy Flynn / Assemble with Joy – Providing Conversation Facilitation, Consulting & Anti-bias course curriculum creation and implementation. Email: Assemblewithjoy@gmail.com, Instagram: assemblewithjoy
Jason Seals / Jason Seals & Associates, LLC – Bay Area Consulting Firm that partners with organizations to create healing spaces to catalyze and sustain personal, organizational and social transformation. Email: jason@jsassociates.org
Episode #35: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and a preventable public health problem. In 2020, an average of 132 Americans a day died by suicide and 90% of those had a diagnosable mental health condition at the time of their death. All of those people had circles of family, friends, coworkers, classmates, teachers, and community members who are impacted by their death. In this episode, we talk with Leslie Nielsen, a mother who is now learning to navigate and live with this kind of grief after her adult son Ben died by suicide earlier this year. We’re also joined by Carly Memoli, Program Director for Suicide Prevention Service who explains this complicated grieving process and helps us understand the ways that people find their way through. Suicide is hard to talk about and this show might be hard to listen to, but the more you know, the more equipped you’ll be to help someone who is at risk or support someone who has had this kind of loss. This show is part 2 of a two-part series on suicide. We invite you to also check out last month’s show, Ep. 34: Suicide Prevention for Teens and Young Adults.
Broadcast: 10/3/21
Special thanks to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, to Jennifer Young for research and outreach, and to Izzy Weisz for marketing and social media. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing and donating the use of our theme music.
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IN YOUR VOICE ”In Your Voice” are short segments on the show where a listener gets to add their voice to the topic. You can call us at 831-824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you’ve had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows!
RELATED PODCAST FROM "TALK OF THE BAY" ON KSQD County Health Receives Additional Funding for Outreach and Services With Host Suki Wessling - Each year experts see a decline in mental health during the holidays. This year, Covid adds another layer to an already complex issue. Host Suki Wessling is joined by three experts from County Health to talk about the county’s focus on suicide prevention and access to crisis services during the holidays, and the grants that are allowing them to fund more outreach. Learn about County Behavioral Health efforts on suicide prevention, mobile outreach, and partnerships with law enforcement.
RESOURCES Crisis Support National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255. Includes the following options: * + - En Español/ In Spanish 1-888-628-9454 - For those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 1-800-799-4889 and/or an online Chat feature.
Crisis Text Line- serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free 24/7 support via texting (a medium people already use and trust): Text “HOME“ to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor
Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast - free 24-hour confidential hotline for those who are feeling suicidal or need support, serving the residents of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties) -- Lifeline: 1-877-663-5433 // Administrative Line: (831) 459-9373
Grief Support Grief Support at Hospice of Santa Cruz County - offers an extensive array of compassionate, professional, and individualized end-of-life care and grief support. Grief support services are low or no-cost, for adults and youth, and may include support groups, one-day classes, or one-on-one support. Contact them for more information about Grief Support, Transitional & Palliative Care, Hospice Care, Pediatric Care, or Community Education. 831-430-3000.
Suicide Bereavement Support Groups - Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast Call 831-459-9373 for a brief intake with a caring staff member, who will connect you to a support group facilitator. All facilitators and group attendees are survivors of suicide loss and provide caring support and encouragement to promote healing and safety for survivors of loss. Meetings are peer-based and drop in--come when you are able to receive and/or offer support. If you are suicidal or in crisis, please call 1-800-273-TALK or 1-877-663-5433.
American Association of Suicidology – excellent site full of helpful information for professionals and for those who have lost loved ones to suicide. * + - Helping Survivors of Suicide: What Can You Do? – Sound advice for how to listen and support. - Tool Kit -Resources for Suicide Loss Survivors - free in English and Spanish - Surviving Suicide Loss Newsletter - The SOS Handbook - is a quick-reference booklet for suicide loss survivors. Written by fellow survivor Jeffrey Jackson in both English and Spanish, it is brief, clear, and packed with essential information and resources covering nearly every aspect of the survivor ordeal – the emotional roller-coaster, the elusive quest for “Why?”and how to find support groups in your area. Includes coping with suicide loss in the workplace, and more.
Healing Conversations - this peer-to-peer program gives survivors of suicide loss the opportunity to speak with supportive volunteers, who are themselves suicide loss survivors. Individuals can submit an interest form to set up a phone call or an in-person or video meetup. Offered by American Association of Suicide Prevention.
Books No Time to Say Goodbye by Carla Fine (1999) -- this book is specifically about surviving the suicide of a loved one.
Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler -- this book brings compassion to the forefront in a powerful way and helps soften insensitivity one can be exposed to.
Heartbreak to Hope: Poems of Support for Grief and Loss by Kara Bowman -- this book of poetry is a sensitive accompaniment for those who journey through grief. It captures so much of the darkness and difficulty of that journey while holding out hope that through those difficulties one can still get to a sense of peace--even growth.
Counseling Support Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children. FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio-economic backgrounds. FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi-Cal, Medicare, and low-cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831-423-9444 x200 and in Soquel 831-346-6767 x200.
Shine a Light Counseling Center – Shine a Light provides affordable counseling for couples, individuals, children, and families in English or Spanish in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties
Leslie’s Personal Recommendations Kara Bowman, Grief Counselor - A sincere and qualified therapist who specializes in grief.. and gets it! (831) 219-8522
Find Supportive Family and Friends – Leslie says she’s truly learned about her NEED for open, honest, authentic people, and she’s found that she can control who she spends time with during this most difficult journey her life is now on.
Exercise and Self Care - Leslie says it has never has been more important to be conscious about this!
Contact Guests Leslie Nielsen Email:LPbeach21@gmail.com
Carly Memoli, Program Manager Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast Email: memoli.c@fsa-cc.org, Phone: 831-459-9373 ext. 1
RELATED PODCASTS ON KSQD:
RESPONDING TO A GENERATION IN CRISIS- Rates of depression and suicide in youth have skyrocketed since the pandemic. A new program seeks to break the stigma of seeking help for youth suffering from depression and anxiety and other mental conditions. The idea is to intervene early before things get to the crisis stage so that youth can weather the storms of life with more resilience. In this interview I talk with Shawn Peterson, director of Community Connection in Santa Cruz County. To get involved, call the Volunteer Center at 831-428-6977. KSQD’s “Talk of the Bay” radio program and podcast | Hosted by Rachel Anne Goodman | Nov. 5, 2021
Episode #34: Communities across the US have faced increase mental health challenges related to COVID-19, with teens and young adults being particularly hard hit. In this age group, emergency department visits for suspected suicide attempts have increased. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, we focus the conversation on suicide prevention for teens and young adults. Being informed about suicide can help prevent many of these tragic deaths. College student and mental health survivor Enrique Garcia and mental health educator and advocate Owen Thomas join us to talk about what it’s like to feel suicidal, where to find help and support, and how to recognize warning signs. You’ll also learn more about what you can do to help those you love and care for who may be having mental health challenges and suicidal thoughts or feelings. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. Next month’s show focuses on complicated grief and recovering from losing a loved one to suicide.
Broadcast: 9/5/21
Special thanks to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production and to Jennifer Young for research and outreach. And finally, thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music.
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IN YOUR VOICE ”In Your Voice” are short segments on the show where a listener gets to add their voice to the topic. You can call us at 831-824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you’ve had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows!
RESOURCES: Crisis Support National Suicide Prevention Lifeline- provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255. Includes the following options: - En Español/ In Spanish 1-888-628-9454
- For those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 1-800-799-4889 and/or an online Chat feature.
Crisis Text Line- serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free 24/7 support via texting (a medium people already use and trust): Text “HOME“ to 741741 to reach a Crisis Counselor
The California Youth Crisis Line - A hotline dedicated to supporting youth and their families through crises. Thoughts of suicide, depression, bullying, health and identity questions, trauma, human trafficking or any teen-related struggle can be discussed with a crisis counselor in confidence and without judgment.) -- Hotline: (800) 843-5200 // Online Crisis Chat: https://calyouth.org/cycl/
Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast - A free 24-hour confidential hotline for those who are feeling suicidal or need support, serving the residents of Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties) -- Lifeline: 1-877-663-5433 // Administrative Line: (831) 459-9373
The Trevor Project - A national organization providing free crisis and suicide prevention resources to LGBTQ+ people under the age of 25. They currently operate a 24-hour hotline as well as online and text chats. -- Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386 // Text: Text START to 678-678 // Chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/ Trans Lifeline - A grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community -- Hotline: (877) 565-8860 // Family & Friends Hotline: Call the regular hotline and ask to connect to the Family & Friends line
Mental Health Emergency -Guidelines for Calling 911- a brochure that gives guidance on what to do and expect when calling 911 for a mental health emergency. Available in both an English Version and a Spanish Version. Produced by NAMI Santa Cruz County.
Suicide Safety Plan Mobite App for both Android / IOS. Stay Safe during a Crisis. This app is designed for those dealing with suicidal thoughts and help prevent suicide. Having a plan in place can help guide people through those difficult moments, can help them cope and help keep them safe.
Counseling Support Psychology Today Website – a website where anyone can search for and find therapists/psychiatrists near you.
Pajaro Valley Prevention Student Assistance Services, Inc. (PVPSA): Since 1991 PVPSA has partnered with local schools and agencies to provide comprehensive health education, mental health services, substance abuse and intervention and prevention services, and direct counseling to the students and their families. PVPSA.org has more information about all its programs: * + Youth Prevention programs + Counseling Services + Education and Training + Health Policy programs + Restorative Justice programs
Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children. FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio-economic backgrounds. FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi-Cal, Medicare, and low-cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831-423-9444 x200 and in Soquel 831-346-6767 x200.
Shine a Light Counseling Center – Shine a Light provides affordable counseling for couples, individuals, children, and families in English or Spanish in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties.
More Information The American Association of Suicidology - A national organization focused on advancing academic and public knowledge on suicide and its prevention.
The Mighty is a safe, supportive online community and a Mobile App for both Android / IOS for people facing health challenges and the people who care for them. It also has articles and resources to help you heal wherever you are on your health journey.
Treatment Programs Rogers Behavioral Health in Walnut Creek, CA helped Enrique with severe O.C.D. years ago. Rogers Behavioral Health treats a wide range of mental health and addiction issues in both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers with locations around the country.
Contact Show Guests Owen Thomas, Community Outreach Coordinator Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast Email: thomas.o@fsa-cc.org
Enrique Garcia, UC Santa Cruz Student & Mental Health Advocate Email: entgarci@ucsc.edu
RELATED PODCASTS ON KSQD: RESPONDING TO A GENERATION IN CRISIS- Rates of depression and suicide in youth have skyrocketed since the pandemic. A new program seeks to break the stigma of seeking help for youth suffering from depression and anxiety and other mental conditions. The idea is to intervene early before things get to the crisis stage so that youth can weather the storms of life with more resilience. In this interview I talk with Shawn Peterson, director of Community Connection in Santa Cruz County. To get involved, call the Volunteer Center at 831-428-6977. KSQD’s “Talk of the Bay” radio program and podcast | Hosted by Rachel Anne Goodman | Nov. 5, 2021
Episode #33: Gender-based violence involves acts of violence committed against women, men, boys and girls as a result of social norms about roles and behavior expected of each gender. This umbrella term includes the more familiar descriptors of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and dating violence and is an extensive problem across our country and around the world. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, and one in every three girls in the US is a victim of physical, verbal, or emotional abuse. Teens and young adults are particularly vulnerable to dating violence, and all forms of gender-based violence are rampant on college campuses. The coronavirus pandemic has amplified the problem and led to a rising number of crisis line calls and requests for services. Right here in Santa Cruz County, four women were killed in domestic violence homicides in 2020. In the same year, calls to a local domestic violence hotline more than tripled and one service provider reports a 75% increase in the requests for domestic violence services like as counseling, emergency shelter, emergency financial aid, transportation and support groups.
For survivors of gender-based violence, the mental health impacts are often substantial and can include PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance misuse, self-harm, suicidal behavior, and sleep disturbances. Additionally, survivors often face stigma and rejection from community and family. Join us to learn more about gender-based violence prevention and support as we talk with two Walnut Center Family & Women’s Center educator-advocates as well as a survivor and hotline volunteer. You will learn tips for prevention and how and where to seek support. Listen to this show with a teen or young adult in your life and you’ll be helping them be more aware and prepared to stop and prevent such violence.
Broadcast: 8/1/21
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Episode #32: The effects of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (commonly called OCD), go way beyond making someone a neat freak. In this anxiety disorder, obsessional thoughts and compulsive behaviors take over people’s lives. It consumes hours of their days, restricts their lives, and increases isolation and suffering. OCD affects approximately 1 in 40 adults and 1 in 100 children in the U.S and is equally common among men and women. Educator and musician, Lisa Taylor describes how her symptoms emerged in childhood and changed as she grew up, and she tells us about the practices and treatments that have enabled her to live a productive and fulfilling life. Lisa shares how she maintains her wellness through a combination of treatment approaches, including Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy. Psychologist and anxiety specialist Dr. Dufford discusses the symptoms and impact of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and shares information about some of the evidence-based treatment approaches available including an overview of how ERP therapy works. This episode features a moving, original song written and performed by our guest Lisa Taylor about her experience of living with OCD.
Broadcast: 7/4/21
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RESOURCES:
Information & Support International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) - Informative website that includes “Find a Therapist” feature, newsletter, blogs, book recommendations and more.
OCD San Francisco Bay Area - The SF Bay Area Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)- offering information, resources, support groups, awareness efforts and teen and young adult
Episode #31: After more than a year since students have regularly attended in-person school, we look at the impacts the pandemic is having on LGBTQ+ teens. Joining us as guest host for this conversation is queer community member, recent college graduate, and former State of Mind guest Adam Lanfear. Youth leaders share their experiences of coming out and finding their voices as young queer people. They outline the struggles they faced before Covid-19 and after its emergence complicated their lives even more--and they describe how they've persevered. These teens discuss their advocacy work, which includes creating inclusive environments, developing educational resources, and improving access to positive representation for peers. Through these activities and others, they serve as positive role models for queer and questioning youth and allies. We examine how the pandemic has changed the experience of queer youth, identify some of the challenges it’s created, and discuss how schools and communities are responding. In honor of Pride Month, come along with us to learn more about being a supportive ally, creating safe spaces for queer youth, and find out where teens, parents, teachers and others can locate accurate information, support and guidance. Hear about how gestures that may seem small, signal acceptance in big ways... and could help save a life.
Broadcast: 6/6/21
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RESOURCES
Local Organizations Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County - Website for information on local events and programs for people of all identities/ non-identities. Working to make Santa Cruz County a safe space, free of fear, hatred, and prej
Episode #30: First Responders arrive at the scene of some of the most dangerous and demanding situations, providing immediate care, support, and medical assistance to survivors in the aftermath of a crime or disaster. While these duties may be essential to the community, this kind of work can take a toll on mental health and result in depression, stress, posttraumatic stress symptoms, suicidal ideation, and a host of other conditions. PTSD and depression rates among firefighters and police officers are as much as 5 times higher than those within the civilian population; consequently, suicide is considerably more common among first responders as well. Joining host Debra Sloss this month are two City of Santa Cruz Police officers, Brian Warren and Connor Bridges, who share about their own experiences on the job and their participation in a peer support team program designed to support mental wellness. Also with us is Critical Incident Specialist and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Laurel Andres, who helps us learn about the mental health needs of first responders and what support workplaces are providing.
In the wake of local wildfires and the recent guilty verdict handed to Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd there are many complex and conflicting emotions being felt about the roles of firefighters, and the police. At the same time, this show is an opportunity to learn more about the complexity of these jobs and a rare chance to hear first-hand about the mental health challenges facing those who do them every day.
Broadcast: 5/2/21
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Episode #29: Joining Debra Sloss this month are licensed psychotherapist, educator, and intimacy specialist Melissa Fritchle, LMFT, 23 year old recent college graduate and research scientist Brynn Lowry, who began navigating a new relationship during the pandemic, and Adam Lanfear, also a recent college grad, soon to be yoga teacher, and who says he is “22 years young, single, and ready to mingle.” In this episode, we address how couples and singles are trying to meet their needs for connection and intimacy in the pandemic. We discuss how the pandemic and social distancing have made dating and intimacy hard and how they have pushed people together in new ways. We’ll explore various aspects of relationships in this unprecedented time. Our guests speak about sexuality as part of intimacy, and some of the language used may not be suited for all audiences. This is the second of a two-part series. Our last show (Ep. 28) focused on the impact of the pandemic on intimate relationships for older adults.
Broadcast: 4/4/21
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RESOURCES Brynn’s Recommended Resources The New York Times Modern Love Podcast: The New York Times offers a podcast born out of their popular column which features real stories from people about modern love. It also features discussions between the host and story tellers which is both thought provoking and validating.
Lottie Murphy Pilates - Lottie provides yoga and Pilates videos at numerous levels of difficulty, it’s great to do with a partner or for curating some productive alone time.
Yoga with Adriene - Adriene’s videos focus more on emotional connections through yoga than usual YouTube yoga instructors. Her videos focus on breathing exercises and mantras which are meditative while also being accessible and humorous.
New York Times Daily Email Summary - Sign up for unlimited access to digital articles and opt for morning and weekly emails which give you the daily headlines as well as interesting opinion pieces.
Crooked Media podcasts - Funny and informational, crooked media offers an array of different podcasts which cover politics and pop culture in a variety of formats. My favorite is Lovett or Leave it where Obama's former speechwriter Jon Lovett discusses the news of the week.
Adam’s Recommended Resources Rupauls Drag Race - This show has taught me a lot about self-expression as well as how to love yourself and others.
Goop Podcast for all my self-care needs. Their first episode with Gwen Paltrow and Oprah is especially important to me.
Dollar Flow Yoga with Adam on Facebook – Adam posts live low-cost yoga sessions you can join and has started a community of yoga lovers here.
Melissa’s Recommended Resources Melissa Fritchle, LMFT email: melissa@mf-therapy.com Website: www.mf-therapy.com Three Ways to Improve Your Sex Li
Episode #28: Joining Debra Sloss this month are licensed psychotherapist and educator Melissa Fritchle, LMFT, who specializes in intimacy, and 79-year-old WWII survivor, writer and retired healer Andrea van de Loo. They discuss how the pandemic is shaping intimate relationships among seniors. Andrea describes how she met Geoffrey through an online poetry study group and how they developed a deeply meaningful long-distance and entirely internet-based relationship over the last 8 months. She recounts the ways in which they are using technology to create shared experiences and managing to “be together.” Melissa draws from her vast professional and clinical experience to offer insights and wisdom about how many mid-life and older adults are navigating intimate relationships in the pandemic, combating loneliness, and finding new ways to connect in person and through technology. Additionally, she addresses common challenges couples face and how pandemic conditions can exacerbate them. She also shares helpful tips for navigating a break-up. Tune in to learn new ways to think about connection, and intimate relationships in the time of COVID. This is the first of a two-part series. Our next show will focus on the impact of the pandemic on intimate relationships among young adults.
Broadcast: 3/7/21
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Making Connections
Episode #27: Joining Debra Sloss this month are licensed psychotherapist and mental health crisis response expert James Russell, LMFT, and volunteer mental health advocates Jennifer Wentworth and Cathy Pereyra, both of whom have first-hand experience using mental health crisis services. James describes the current mental health response systems, when and how to use them, and how to have a smooth experience when doing so. Jennifer shares her courageous story of more than 150 psychiatric hospitalizations and offers wisdom she gained as she found her way from repeated cycles of crisis to mental health recovery. She discusses how she’s reduced her need for crisis services and greatly improved her experiences when she does use them. Cathy explores what she has learned from supporting her adult son who suffers from schizophrenia and has required several emergency hospitalizations. She discusses the shock and shame her family members initially experienced and how they have moved through the crisis phase and into recovery. They have found support, learned about mental illness and become more skillful at using crisis services. Jennifer and Cathy demonstrate that mental health recovery is possible and give specific suggestions to help others get started in that direction! Essential locally oriented resources are posted with this show.
Broadcast: 2/7/21
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Episode #26: Debra Sloss is joined by Anastasia Baboulevich and Psychotherapist Kara Bowman, LMFT to talk about practical ways to cope with the profound impacts the COVID pandemic is having on all of us as we navigate the cascading stressors of the last 9 months. We recorded this interview in March 2020, but we thought this show could again be helpful, given the recent surge. As a person who lives with a mental illness and as a NAMI peer support group leader, Anastasia shares how she and those she works with are experiencing and dealing with the pandemic while trying to support their vulnerable mental health. Psychotherapist Kara Bowman suggests ways to support one’s self and loved ones during these unprecedented times. This show is for those living with mental health challenges, but also for anyone wanting to take better care of their own mental health as we all navigate the challenges of the pandemic. Full of practical suggestions you can adopt right away, this show offers extensive mental health oriented and mostly free resources.
Broadcast: 1/3/21
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RESOURCES (updated 12/22/20) We have collected resources here to help support those living with mental illness, but also to help everyone build resilience in these challenging times. The majority of these are free or no cost and we have tried to emphasize local resources when possible. * Indic
Episode #25: Continuing this series on racism and mental health, we’re hearing directly from members of the Black community as they discuss how access to physical and mental health support could be improved for Blacks and people of color. Join guest host and psychologist Dr. Robert Bartee, activist Joy Flynn, educator and musician Lisa Taylor and educator and activist Jason Seals as they share insights gleaned from personal and professional experiences in our community. They shed light on ways that mental health systems have been and continue to be unsafe, culturally inappropriate and invalidating for Blacks and people of color. Jason emphasizes the importance of shifting from a primarily trauma focus to include a focus on whole-body wellness. Lisa and Joy explore the intersectional challenges of being Black women and how that additionally impacts access to mental health support. The panel offers alternative approaches to supporting mental health and wellness, along with suggestions for how professionals can improve accessibility of their services. This is the second show in a two-part series on racism and mental health. Part 1 addressed at the effects of racism on mental health for Blacks and people of color. While these are clearly wide-ranging national and international issues, both shows highlight local first-hand experiences from within our own community. Please check out the extensive resource list below.
Broadcast: 12/6/20
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Episode #24: For this series on racism and mental health, we’re turning the microphone over to hear directly from Black community members who experience the difficult realities of racism and the detrimental effects it has on mental health. Join guest host Gail Borkowski, activist Joy Flynn, educator and musician Lisa Taylor and psychologist Dr. Robert Bartee as they share insights gleaned from their personal and professional experiences in our community. Guests discuss how racism has painfully impacted many aspects of their lives and compromised their access to basic human needs like safety, acceptance and belonging, and self-worth. The power and resilience of Black culture and people are also discussed. Guests describe how racism is a very real daily face and they illuminate the complex and subtle forms it takes. Psychologist Dr. Bartee shares a model of racial identity development and explains how that can take shape over a person's lifespan. This is the first show in a series of two shows on racism and mental health. Part 2 will look at the impacts of racism on access to physical and mental health support and we’ll explore ways to address those barriers for Black individuals and people of color. Host Gail Borkowski invites listeners to think deeply about why they should care about racism, reflect on what we can do to move toward greater social justice and how we can come together as a community to heal and repair.
Broadcast: 11/1/20
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RESOURCES
Books and Articles I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing, New York Times and USA Today bestsell
Episode #23: Disaster response expert and Red Cross volunteer Dr. Diane Bridgeman and wildfire survivors Sarah & Sam Clarkson join host Debra Sloss to discuss the mental health impacts of a disaster and explore how individuals and communities recover. This past August, 6 months into the Coronavirus pandemic, a severe storm system rolled through California’s central coast, packing an unusual combination of dry lightning and high winds that triggered wildfires throughout the region. Consuming more than 86,000 acres and destroying 1,490 structures, the magnitude of the wreckage was unlike anything previously seen in our community. Response, evacuation, and recovery efforts have been complicated by the pre-existing impacts of the pandemic. Sarah & Sam were among the many who lost their homes. While in the midst of sifting through the ashes of their emotions and possessions, they tenderly share what it has been like for them: where they are accessing help, what they are learning, and how they are finding their way forward. Psychologist Diane Bridgeman helps us understand the mental health impacts and how we, as individuals and communities, recover together. She also shares information about how we can better prepare for and build resilience against such community-wide challenges. The online posting for this show includes additional first-person accounts and many useful disaster resources that target mental health, preparedness, and recovery.
Broadcast: 10/4/20
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Episode #22: In honor of September, World Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Psychotherapist Debra Sloss is joined by Anne Friscia who cared for her mother Dixie for the last 9 years of her life while she lived with vascular dementia. This show also features dementia support group leader, educator and psychologist Louise Bettner, PhD, who helps us understand the many challenges facing dementia patients and their care-partners. People with Alzheimer's and related dementias require care for a longer duration than those with other types of conditions, and this situation puts their caregivers at particularly high risk for anxiety, depression, and poor quality of life. In this show, you’ll learn more about important preparations, where to find support and how to access local resources.
Broadcast: 9/6/20
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WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S - Sept. 26th, 2020 This Walk to End Alzheimer's event is happening soon! This annual fundraiser supports all of the Alzheimer’s Association service and resource programs, as well as research. Naturally this year they will not be holding the
Episode #21: Psychotherapist Debra Sloss is joined by Holocaust survivor and public speaker Gitta Ryle who was separated from her parents, experienced terrible trauma while fleeing from the Nazis during World War II, and wound up losing her father. After the war, Gitta was reunited with her sister and mother, and together they immigrated to the United States. By the time she reached adulthood, Gitta found herself sick with physical and mental health symptoms that included ulcers and panic attacks. Gitta was guided by her doctor to begin psychotherapy and embarked on a long road of self-discovery and healing. She learned that forgiveness of herself and others played an essential role in her journey to physical and mental wellness. Also with us to discuss the profound power of forgiveness in mental health is researcher, author, and forgiveness expert Frederic Luskin PhD. Dr. Luskin helps us understand what forgiveness is and isn’t, why it is of value, and ways to access it.
Broadcast: 8/2/20
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RESOURCES
Books & Magazines: Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness, by Frederic Luskin (2003)
Episode #20: We continue our 2-show series on Teens with Anxiety by focusing on parenting, as the prevalence of anxiety disorders has been steadily increasing in teens and young adults. Psychotherapist Debra Sloss is joined by Jenny Shain, the parent of two teens with anxiety so severe that both required residential treatment, and Santa Cruz psychologist Sheilah Siegel, Ph.D. to discuss strategies and challenges of raising teens with anxiety. Jenny explains what it is like parenting teens with anxiety and shares what she has learned along the way. Dr. Siegel helps parents recognize warning signs, develop ways to talk with your teen and learn approaches and strategies to support them. Since this interview was recorded in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, we discuss the impact these conditions have had on Jenny’s family and Dr. Siegal discusses some of the expected impacts on teens with pre-existing anxiety. To learn more about this topic, listen to last month’s show Part 1: Teens with Anxiety (episode 19).
Broadcast: 7/5/20
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RESOURCES Books & Articles
Episode #19: Psychotherapist Debra Sloss is joined by college student Elena Shain and Santa Cruz psychologist Sheilah Siegel, Ph.D. to discuss the increasing prevalence of anxiety disorders in teens and young adults. Elena courageously shares her story of navigating severe anxiety since she was a young child, her placement in a residential treatment program at age 10, and how, together with her family, she has gained knowledge, about herself and developed skills to better navigate her life. Elena also describes how her service dog Tucker has helped her to manage her symptoms and expand her world. Dr. Siegel helps us understand teen anxiety--its symptoms, treatment approaches, and resources. She also shares coping strategies recommended by her teen and young adult clients. This interview was recorded in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, so we discuss the impact this situation has had on Elena and her family and then we touch on COVID-19-related challenges that youth with pre-existing anxiety conditions are facing. This is Part 1 of a two-show series on teens with anxiety. To learn more, tune in to next month’s show “Part 2: Parenting Teens with Anxiety.”
Broadcast: 6/7/20
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RESOURCES Books
Episode #18: Psychotherapist Debra Sloss is joined by Judith Ain and Family Medicine Physician Assistant and Integrative Medicine Specialist Dr. Cynthia Quattro to discuss the tick-borne illness Lyme Disease and the mental health effects associated with this. Judith shares her personal story of trying to figure out what was happening as her health deteriorated how she got diagnosed with Lyme Disease, sought treatment, and learned to live with the long-term symptoms. She talks about the impact that discouragement and fatigue have had on her life how she continues to find ways to care for herself, manage her symptoms, and contribute to her community. Dr. Quattro offers information about the bacterium that causes Lyme Disease and how to access diagnosis and treatment from Lyme Literate providers who are doctors with extensive experience with Lyme disease, and common co-infections. She also offers information about integrative treatment approaches.
Broadcast: 5/3/20
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RESOURCES Article About Preventive Measures Santa Cruz Sentinel. (2019). ‘Officials urge caution as tick season begins: Western black-legged ticks, common in winter, can transmit Lyme.’ (online) Santa Cruz Sentinel, 22 December. https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2019/12/22/officials-urge-caution-as-tick-season-begins/
Treatment Dr. Cynthia Quattro’s website. Integrative medicine specialist (uses medicine, acupuncture and nutrition) who specializes in chronic illnesses including Lyme Disease. W
Episode #17: Debra Sloss is joined by Anastasia Baboulevich and psychotherapist Kara Bowman, LMFT to talk about practical ways to cope with the profound impacts the COVID-19 outbreak is having on those with mental health conditions. As a person who lives with a mental illness and as a NAMI peer support group leader, Anastasia shares how she and those she works with are experiencing and dealing with fear of the virus, social distancing, and other challenging aspects of the pandemic. Kara Bowman, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in trauma, offers helpful suggestions about ways to support one’s self and our loved ones during these unprecedented times. This show is aimed at those living with mental health challenges and it may also help anyone navigating this pandemic. Full of practical suggestions you can adopt right away, this show includes an extensive list of mental health resources, most of which are free.
Broadcast: 4/5/20 (may air additional times)
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RESOURCES (updated 12/22/20) We have collected resources here to help support those living with mental illness, but also to help everyone build resilience in these challenging times. The majority of these are free or no cost and we have tried to emphasize local resources when possible. * Indicates local resource
Public Health *
Episode #16: Debra Sloss is joined by biomedical writer Evelyn Strauss and Psychotherapist Jeanne Willis, LMFT to talk about recovery from eating disorders, specifically, Anorexia Nervosa. At age 15 and just six months into a diet that Evelyn had embarked upon to shed some weight, she found she was no longer in control. Instead, her diet and the disordered thinking it had triggered were now directing her. Evelyn shares how she worked her way out of the physical and psychological manifestations of anorexia through a self-created and unconventional path. By facing her fear of being fat, she made lasting peace with food and her body. In the process, she gained wisdom about how to heal herself that she utilizes to this day. Jeanne, a psychotherapist who specializes in eating disorders, educates us about the types and prevalence of these conditions, dispels commonly held myths, discusses the types of treatments available, and shares resources to help support recovery.
Broadcast: 3/1/20
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Local Treatment Program
The Lotus Collaborative Eating Disorder Treatment Center (TLC) in Santa Cruz. TLC also provides a range of services, including three outpatient programs and two inpatient programs. All of TLC services can be found at www.lotuscollaborative.com. * Also TLC offers two FREE support groups on Sundays 1:00-2:30 PM, one for peers and the other for family and supporters, with an option of lunchtime meal support for peers at noon. RSVP at SundaysRSVPsc@gmail.com.
- Eating Disorder Anonymous offers a FREE and open “Recover with Love” support group at The Lotus Collaborative Building on Mondays at 6:30-7:30pm. The group is open to anyone who desires to recover from an eating disorder is welcome, regardless of sexual orientation. Contact Beth for questions or more information: email: http://recoverwithloveeda@gmail.com website: http://eatingdisordersanonymous.org/meetings/?tsml-region=santa-cruz-ca.
Websites
NEDA: Information on misconceptions about eating disorders National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/busting-myths-about-eating-disorders The Body is Not An Apology (TBINAA) is an international movement committed to cultivating global Radical Self Love and Body Empowerment. They provide information dissemination, personal and social transformation projects and community building, The Body is Not An Apology fosters global, radical, unapologetic self love, which translates to radical human love and action in service toward a more just, equitable, and compassionate world. https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/ The TBINAA online community is designed to give you the functions and fun of other social networking websites without body shame and body censorship. https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/community/?redirect_to=/community/activity/ Trans Folx Fighting Eating Disorders (T-FEED) T-FFED is a collective of trans/gender diverse folx and allies building awareness of Gender Diversity in Eating Disorders. https://www.transfolxfightingeds.org/ The Body Positive teaches individuals, educators, student leaders, and treatment providers research-based principles for positive body image through online and customized in-person trainings. www.TheBodyPositive.org
Books
The Obsession: Reflections on the Tyranny of Slenderness By Kim Chernin A deeply committed and beautifully written analysis of our society's increasing demand that women be thin.
Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model By Richard Schwartz A way of understanding and treating human problems that is empowering, effective, and nonpathologizing.
Mindfulness Support
Talks and meditations with Tara Brach: A website with Tara Brach’s teachings, guided meditations, and other resources. Her approach blends Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices, mindful attention to our inner life, and a full, compassionate engagement with our world. www.tarabrach.org
Other
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Episode #15: In this STATE OF MIND episode Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by parent advocate Heidi Korokowski and gender therapist Daniel Blumrosen, LMFT, to talk about the unique and often challenging experience of parenting a transgender child. Strong family support of a transgender child can make a life or death difference and cultivates long-term mental health. Heidi is a parent of a transgender young man and she leads a support group for parents of transgender youth. Heidi shares her and her family's adjustment to her son's transition from female to male and describes the family’s evolution from confusion to advocacy. Guest Daniel Blumrosen, LMFT, is a Bay Area psychotherapist who shares important information about gender diversity and local resources to help families learn more. He discusses how to find a competent therapist to help your loved one or your family, and talks about where to find help and support for yourself. This show originally aired a year ago, when KSQD was in its first week of broadcasting. Because the topic is of such relevance in our community, we are re-broadcasting it.
Original Broadcast: 2/17/19 Remix Broadcast: 2/2/20
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Episode #14: Debra Sloss is joined by Rita & dog trainer Lori Katz to discuss the important roles that specially trained Psychiatric Service Dogs perform. These dogs help their owners with conditions like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and severe anxiety. Trained in obedience and task performance, and working in distracting public environments, these dogs help mitigate their handler's psychiatric disability. These animals not only provide emotional support, but execute tasks that enable their handler to function in ordinary ways that the non-disabled person might take for granted. Rita shares her experiences of having had a psychiatric service dog and of training dogs for herself and her son. Lori, a longtime dog trainer, helps us understand how these dogs are trained, the kinds of services they can provide, and where and how someone might go about training or obtaining a psychiatric service dog. Lori also clarifies the differences between the increasingly popular “emotional support animal” and a psychiatric service dog. Also joining us for the interview are Rita’s service dog in training, Momo, and Lori’s dog, Chopa.
Broadcast: 1/5/20
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Atlas Assistance Dogs Organization offers c
Episode #13: Debra Sloss is joined by Laura Vollset & Maggie Muir to discuss Perinatal Depression & Anxiety (PPD). Laura shares her experience of having had debilitating PPD after the birth of her twins. She sought treatment, found support, and wended her way to back to wellness and joy in parenting. Maggie Muir, a Licensed Psychotherapist, Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and Perinatal Support Group Leader describes what PPD is, who is at risk, and how and where mothers and family members can get help. She explains that PPD continues to be underrecognized, underdiagnosed, and poorly treated. Maggie shares up-to-date information about comprehensive treatment approaches that reduce risks for mothers and babies.
Broadcast Date: 12/1/19
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RESOURCES Support Groups:
Postpartum Wellness Support Group Mondays 10-11:30 at Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, 2900 Chanticleer Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95065 This group is for any mother who has concerns about her well-being postpartum and is open to all mothers in Santa Cruz County regardless where you gave birth.
Episode #12: Debra Sloss is joined by guests Judy Brenis and Hannah Jones to discuss Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Hannah shares the story of her struggles that led to an adult ADHD diagnosis . She gradually learned to understand and accept herself, and she developed strategies and skills to accomplish her goals and dreams. Hannah has since become a coach who helps others living with ADHD. Judy Brenis shares her many years of experience and wisdom gained from having a child with ADHD, leading ADHD support groups for parents and adults, and working as an ADHD coach. explore the challenges faced by people with ADHD, how to get properly diagnosed, where to find support and resources, and how adult ADHD differs from childhood ADHD. This was the first STATE of MIND show ever recorded (over a year ago) and was previously released only as a podcast. It has now been re-edited for broadcast.
Broadcast: 11/3/19
Special thanks to my co-producer Lauren Fein for her organizational & technical expertise along with her general wizardry to help bring this show to you. Also, thanks to Jennifer Young who has joined us to assist with research and outreach. And finally, thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing and donating the use of our theme music.
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RESOURCES & LINKS: Support Groups: Santa Cruz ADHD Support Groups- Santa
Episode #11: In this STATE OF MIND episode, Debra Sloss is joined by Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) Program participants Bill Trimpy and Birch Curry. They discuss their childhoods in dysfunctional families and their healing journeys. Although their early experiences left lasting impacts, Bill and Birch have found relief and growth in the 12-step ACA & Dysfunctional Families Programs. There, they also serve as sponsors, who support and guide newcomers. Bill shares the impact of not feeling understood or supported by anyone in his family; he felt lost and unanchored during young adulthood. He then pursued various paths to healing and, in recent years, has been finding community, support, and recovery through the ACA program. Birch shares his difficult childhood experiences as well and discusses how the ACA program is helping him heal, improve relationships with others, and experience greater joy and freedom. Birch helps us understand the ACA program and how it works for participants.
Broadcast: 10/6/19 Special thanks to my co-producer Lauren Fein for her organizational & technical expertise along with her general wizardry to help bring this show to you. Also, thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating our theme music.
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Episode #10: In this STATE OF MIND episode, Debra Sloss, LMFT is again joined by Buddhist nun and teacher, Venerable Tenzin Chogky and Patrick McGinn, a student in her Mindfulness Studies program. They discuss how basic compassion skill practices can help people learn to be gentler with themselves and others, and feel happier in their lives. Venerable Tenzin talks about the value of practicing compassion and highlights how it differs from other similar concepts. She shares tips on how to begin practicing compassion and gives examples of how to apply these newly learned skills. Patrick, a practicing Buddhist, insightfully describes how these skills have helped him to become less judgmental and led to greater joy and connection with others. He describes how the practice of compassion helps him manage anxiety, feel more comfortable with himself and grow closer with his family. Patrick tells how he learned these skills and shares simple things he does to keep them alive and working in his life.
Broadcast: 9/1/19
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RESOURCES & LINKS Books:
A Fearless Heart: How the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Livesby Thupten Jinpa https://www.amazon.com/Fearless-Heart-Courage-Compassionate-Transform/dp/1101982926/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Classes & Workshops:
Land of Medicine Buddha for Dharma programs and secular classes on emotional balance skills and cultivating compassion and day-long workshops. You can sign up for emails to be informed of new offerings here. Upcoming classes include: Mindfulness Based Self-Compassion Upcoming works
Episode #9: In this STATE OF MIND episode, Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by Buddhist nun and teacher Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi and mindfulness student Holly Costa to discuss how simple mindfulness practices can help people learn to manage their emotions more effectively, improve relationships, and increase ease in their lives even during hard times. Venerable Tenzin talks about the value of being aware (or mindful) of our emotions and shares specific skills that can be used to help manage them. She shares touching stories of teaching these concepts to men in prison and gives examples of how these skills can be used. Holly, a new mindfulness student, insightfully describes how employing these skills has already enriched her life in numerous ways. She talks about living with family members who have mental illness and addiction challenges, and describes how these practices are improving her relationships at home, at work, and with herself.
Broadcast: 8/4/19
Special thanks to my co-producer Lauren Fein for her organizational & technical expertise along with her general wizardry to help bring this show to you. Also, thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating our theme music.
What's Totally New! SUBSCRIBE NOW on iTunes & Google Play Music I am so excited to share that our program podcasts are now available on Google Play Music and Apple iTunes. Get STATE OF MIND Podcasts delivered right to your listening device. You can easily subscribe to hear past episodes and have new episodes delivered to you upon release.
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RESOURCES & LINKS Courses & Workshops:
Find Venerable Tenzin Chogkyi’s teaching offerings here: https://schedule.ventenzin.org/p/teaching-schedule.html http://landofmedicinebuddha.org/dharma-home/
Cultivating Emotional Balance is also available as an online course from The Wisdom Academy with teachers: B. Alan Wallace and Eve Ekman. https://learn.wisdompubs.org/academy/courses/cultivating-emotional-balance/
Suggested Readings for Managing Emotions Mindfully course:
Ekman, Paul.
Episode #8: In this STATE OF MIND episode Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by former dentist, exhibit participant and Rock Steady Boxing coach Tim Znamirowskilo and social worker Elizabeth Hutton to discuss the issue of isolation in older adults and the mental and physical health risks associated with loneliness. Loneliness is linked to a variety of long-term physical and mental health risks and locally over fifty percent of all seniors report living alone or experiencing loneliness. Adult Services Director Mike McConnell also joins the conversation to share about the new exhibit "We're Still Here" now showing at the Museum of Art & History (MAH) that was created by our local seniors and features the many challenges they face. Tim shares about his trials of finding himself newly diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, isolated and depressed, how he found community in an unexpected place and made his way to better physical and mental health. Elizabeth shares perspectives about the many ways older adults struggle and sheds light on local resources for seniors. Most of us have at least one older adult in our lives, so tune in for this informative discussion to learn more about the many challenges they face and about supports and services available to them.
Broadcast 7/7/19
Special thanks to my co-producer Lauren Fein for lending her organizational & technical expertise along with her general wizardry to help bring this show to you. Also, thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing and donating the use of our theme music.
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Senior Support Service Programs:
Senior Network Services, 831-462-1433
Senior Network Services Resource Directory,831-462-1433
Family Services Agency of the Central Coast - Senior Outreach, Peer Counseling Services, Santa Cruz - 831-459-9351 Watsonville - 831-728-9009
Episode #7: In this STATE OF MIND episode (remixed for broadcast), Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by guests Rabbi Lori Klein and Kara Bowman, LMFT to discuss grief following a suicide. Lori bravely shares about losing her mentally ill mother to suicide and her grieving and growing process over the 30+ years since. She describes the initial impact, and how over time she has grieved, and learned to shape the meaning of these experiences in more helpful ways. Lori reflects on her own grief process, as well as what she has seen in her many years serving as an oncology hospital chaplain. Kara Bowman, a Hospice therapist and grief and suicide specialist, contributes many insights about grief, about the ways many people grieve in general and specifically following a suicide. Join us for this beautiful story that travels the distance from tragedy to hope.
Broadcast: 6/2/19
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RELATED PODCAST FROM “TALK OF THE BAY” ON KSQD County Health Receives Additional Funding for Outreach and Services With Host Suki Wessling – Each year experts see a decline in mental health during the holidays. This year, Covid adds another layer to an already complex issue. Host Suki Wessling is joined by three experts from County Health to talk about the county’s focus on suicide prevention and access to crisis services during the holidays, and the grants that are allowing them to fund more outreach. Learn about County Behavioral Health efforts on suicide prevention, mobile outreach, and partnerships with law enforcement. Resources & Links: Hospice of Santa Cruz County 831-430-3000 https://www.hospicesantacruz.org
WINGS Support Group for Sucide Survivors
Episode #6: In this STATE OF MIND episode Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by guests Cynthia Nollenberger, LMFT & Rick to discuss the complicated intersection of substance use and metal health problems that currently afflicts nearly 8 million Americans. These co-occurring disorders are often referred to as “dual diagnosis” and recovery is complicated by the ways in which each condition affects the other. Up to this point, Rick says the defining feature of his life has been his experience with insanity. He then goes on to share his remarkable story of recovery, first from mental illness and then only years later from addiction, and the fortitude it takes for him to maintain his mental health. Psychotherapist Cynthia Nollenberger, LMFT has worked in the Santa Cruz County mental health system of care with youth and adults addressing substance abuse, mental health and dual diagnosis issues for years. Cynthia sheds light on some of the risk factors, common experiences of those who struggle with dual diagnosis, gives some advice to parents and shares information about local resources. The passing of the affordable care act in 2010 led to more comprehensive coverage for both mental health and substance use treatment and makes dual diagnosis treatment options more accessible than ever before.
Broadcast: 5/5/19
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Narcotics Anonymous (NA) https://www.santacruzna.org/
Marijuana Anonymous (MA) http://www.madis
Episode #5: In this STATE OF MIND episode Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by peer & NAMI educator Hugh McCormick and parent & NAMI educator Emily Chapman to talk about mental health recovery and the support, education and advocacy programs the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) has to offer to those with mental illness, family members and loved ones. Hugh shares his harrowing story of how his life as a college student was completely derailed by mental illness, how he stumbles upon the possibility of recovery through NAMI’s peer programs and how he came to a decision to begin his own recovery journey. Hugh is now a peer group leader, an educator teaching free NAMI classes to peers, families and mental health providers as well as serving as an advocate working in a variety of capacities to educate and shape policy on mental health issues. In this show Emily also shares about her experience of being parent of a teen and now young man experiencing mental illness and how NAMI programs provided a vital lifeline when she was paralyzed by overwhelm and how her involvement and volunteerism as an educator and advocate with NAMI has continued to support her and her family. Emily also shares information about NAMI’s many educational programs, support groups and advocacy roles.
Broadcast: 4/7/19
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RESOURCES & LINKS: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) NAMI Santa Cruz County NAMI’s Family to Family program NAMI’s Basic’s program NAMI’s Peer and Family Support Groups NAMI California NAMI National
Bay Area Hearing Voices Network (classes and support groups for voice hearers of all kinds) http://www.bayareahearingvoices.org/
Second Story Respite House (6-bed peer run program) https://www.encompasscs.org/second_story
Books & Articles: Recovery from Mental Illness isn't Always Linear - Lily Baily, Psychology Today
Episode #4: In this STATE OF MIND episode Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by Toni Crossen, LMFT and Denise Leto, former women’s self-defense instructors to talk about how learning to protect yourself supports mental health and wellness. In recent months our country has erupted in conversation, bringing sexual assault to the forefront. Denise and Toni share personal stories of women who were able to avert attack, and how through effective training women can learn violence prevention techniques and how to enhance their personal safety. Recent research shows that 80% of teen sexual assault victims experience mental health problems persisting months and even years after the event. Over the more than 20 years that Toni & Denise taught women and trained instructors, they saw women processing past trauma, becoming freed up from prior symptoms and becoming more empowered and confident in all areas of their lives. Toni and Denise share their experiences and guidance about what to look for in a good self-defense program as well as community resources.
Broadcast: 3/3/19
Special thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing and donating the use of our theme music. And to Lauren Fein for her production expertise and assistance.
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City of Santa Cruz Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women Who’s Vision is: To end sexual assault, sexual harassment, and domestic violence in the City of Santa Cruz through prevention, programs, and public policy.
Link to: Complete Resource & Terminology Guide compiled by Denise Leto, Nov. 2018
Episode #3: In this STATE OF MIND episode Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by parent advocate Heidi Korokowski and gender therapist Daniel Blumrosen, LMFT to talk about the unique and often challenging experience of parenting a transgender child, how to provide support and where to find help and support yourself. Strong family support of a transgender child can make a life or death difference and research is indicating that family supported transgender youth experience significantly improved mental health. Heidi is both a parent of a transgender young man, and a leader for a support group for parents of transgender youth. Heidi shares about her and her family's adjustment to her son's transition from female to male and how they evolved from confusion to advocacy. Guest Daniel Blumrosen, LMFT is a local psychotherapist shares important information about gender diversity, educational and local resources to help families learn more, how to find a competent therapist to help your loved one or family, and where to find help and support for yourself.
Broadcast: 2/17/19
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Gender Affirmative Resources: Resources & Links:
Information for Families and Individuals:
UCSF Center for Excellence for Transgender Health http://transhealth.ucsf.edu/
Gender Spectrum https://www.genderspectrum.org/
TSER -Trans Student Educational Resources: http://www.transstudent.org/American Academy of Pediatrics:
TransLifeLine: a national trans-led organization that supports the needs of trans people. They have a hotline run by and for trans people: https://www.translifeline.org/ The Hotline: US: 877-565-8860 Canada: 877-330-6366
Transfamily Support Group in Santa Cruz, CA https://www.transfamiliesca.org Phone Contact: 831-251-7749 (Heidi) Email: transfamiliesofsantacruz@gmail.com
Books:
The Transgender Child: A Handbook for Families and Professionals Paperback – June 28, 2008 by Stephanie A. Brill & Rachel Pepper
Episode #2: In this STATE OF MIND episode Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by guests Rabbi Lori Klein and Kara Bowman, LMFT to discuss grief following a suicide. Lori bravely shares about losing her mentally ill mother to suicide and her grieving and growing process over the 30+ years since. She describes the initial impact, and how over time she has grieved, and learned to shape the meaning of these experiences in more helpful ways. Lori reflects on her own grief process, as well as what she has seen in her many years serving as an oncology hospital chaplain. Kara Bowman, a Hospice therapist and grief and suicide specialist, contributes many insights about grief, about the ways many people grieve in general and specifically following a suicide. Join us for this beautiful story that travels the distance from tragedy to hope.
Special thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing and donating the use of our theme music.
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RELATED PODCAST FROM “TALK OF THE BAY” ON KSQD County Health Receives Additional Funding for Outreach and Services With Host Suki Wessling – Each year experts see a decline in mental health during the holidays. This year, Covid adds another layer to an already complex issue. Host Suki Wessling is joined by three experts from County Health to talk about the county’s focus on suicide prevention and access to crisis services during the holidays, and the grants that are allowing them to fund more outreach. Learn about County Behavioral Health efforts on suicide prevention, mobile outreach, and partnerships with law enforcement. Resources & Links: Hospice of Santa Cruz County 831-430-3000 https://www.hospicesantacruz.org
WINGS Support Group for Sucide Survivors https://afsp.org/support_group/wings/
Suicide Prevention Service Santa Cruz 831-459-9373 sps24hr@gmail.com
Handbook for Suicide Survivors https://www.suicidology.org/Portals/14/docs/Survivors/Loss%20Survivors/SOS_handbook.pdf
American Association of Suicidology https://www.suicidology.org
NAMI-SCC: National Alliance on Mental Illness - Santa Cruz County https://www.namiscc.org Office: 831-824-0406 Help Line:
Episode #1: Welcome to the very first episode of “STATE OF MIND: Being Human and Living Well” soon to broadcast on the new community radio station 90.7 FM KSQD (K-squid). State of Mind is hosted by Debra Sloss, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and KSQD and features conversations about mental health and wellness here on the central coast of California. In each program she interviews two or more guests and explores a theme where people share their personal stories and their clinical or program expertise. Programs will air once a month. Her programs seek to educate through personal story, feature stories of mental health recovery and wellness, and share information and resources in our local community. Our hope is that in airing these stories we will help bring to light the complexity of the human experience, reduce stigma and improve access to services.
In this episode Debra Sloss, LMFT is joined by guests Judy Brenis and Hannah Jones to discuss Adult ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Hannah shares her personal story of her struggles leading up to and then being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She describes her journey of learning to accept and understand herself, seek support and ultimately find strategies and skills to accomplish her goals and dreams. Hannah has since become a coach helping others living with ADHD. Judy Brenis shares her many years of experience and wisdom from having a child diagnosed with ADHD, from leading ADHD support groups for parents and adults and from working as an ADHD Coach. We discuss what kinds of challenges people with ADHD face, how adult ADHD differs from childhood ADHD, how to get properly diagnosed, where to find help and support and more. Together Hannah and Judy share information about the upcoming Thriving with ADHD Symposium in Aptos on Oct. 14, 2018 which is a gathering they have organized for all folks (teens, parents and adults) living with and wanting to thrive with ADHD.
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