UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights with President Nathan Long: Recent Episodes

Nathan Long, President of Saybrook University & Carmen Bowen

Saybrook Insights is brought to you by Saybrook University (www.saybrook.edu). Our podcast is designed to bring you key ideas from our faculty, students, alumni, and the broader community that help advance the health and well-being of all of our communities. As a non-profit, regionally accredited institution of higher learning relentlessly pursuing a more socially just and sustainable world, we believe you will find this podcast renewing and full of actionable ideas that can support better living. Be well! Learn more at www.saybrook.edu.

A new episode worth every minute of listening, Dr. Amos sheds light on the myths and realities of functional medicine and nutrition, better living, and the various research informing her practice. Check it out!

Join me and Chris as we untangle various aspects of existential therapies and its applications in the therapy room. You'll find that this approach may have tremendous benefits for a diverse array of clients. Check it out.

Tune in for this not-to-be-missed episode featuring Dr. James Gordon, the President of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine and Founding Dean of Saybrook's own College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences.

We had an incredible conversation on his work, the future of integrative health, and how we build greater access for all.

Saybrook University Degree Program:

MA Counseling and PhD Counselor Education & Supervision

Modality:

Virtual with In-Person Residential Experiences (Residential Learning Experiences)

Department Chair: Dr. Jennifer Preston
Dr. Jennifer Preston, our esteemed Department Chair for the Counseling programs at Saybrook University, joined me in this excellent episode in which she describes a bit of her background, delves into the essential aspects of the Counseling profession, and details about our degree programs (both CACREP accredited). An excellent episode, especially for those seeking to make a difference in mental health.

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Saybrook University Degree Program: Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
Modality: Virtual with In-Person Residential Experiences
Department Chair: Dr. Theopia Jackson

Stretching all the way back to June 2020, this Saybrook Insights episode features Dr. Theopia Jackson, who offers our most extended and most downloaded interview on Saybrook Insights. She offers incredible insights highlighting her passion, dedication, and commitment to the field and her work at Saybrook and in the community. In addition to covering the Clinical Psychology program, we dive deep into social justice topics, as we were shoulder-deep in the pandemic and just learning about the very traumatic death of George Floyd.

Included below are show notes from that episode.

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Show Notes from June 2020

Dr. Jackson (Department Chair, Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University) offers brilliant, powerful observations which serve as key lessons for how we journey together through these extraordinary, challenging times. Our hour-and-a-half covered a range of topics from humanistic psychology, COVID-19, race, and social justice.

Listen. Learn. Be part of the solution… Boldly stand up!

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About Dr. Jackson

Theopia Jackson, Ph.D. received her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Howard University, Washington, D.C. and doctorate from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. She has held several leadership roles in higher education. She is currently the Department Chair for Clinical Psychology in the Department Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University in Pasadena, California.

Dr. Jackson is a licensed clinical psychologist with having served at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland; she practiced in the Healthy Hearts program, Department of Psychiatry, and Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. In addition, she is the President for The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi) and past president for the Bay Area chapter. Her other professional affiliations include membership in the Association of Family Therapists of Northern California (co-founding member of the Cultural Accountability Committee), American Psychological Association (Division 32 Society for Humanistic Psychology: Member-at-Large), California Psychological Association (Chair: Division VII Diversity and Social Justice; Member: CARE Committee), and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

She has also served on the medical advisory council for Baykids Studios and the Sickle Cell Community Advisory Council (SCCAC). Dr. Jackson has a long history of providing child, adolescent, and family therapy services, specializing in serving populations coping with chronic illness and complex trauma. She is an accomplished scholar-practitioner and educator who provides cultural competency workshops, seminars, and consultations. She has been invited to participate on several national and local California initiatives intended to establish integrative health care that is culturally-attuned and linguistically responsive.

Dr. Jackson is a lifelong learner who believes that community wisdom shapes and shapes professional knowledge. She and her husband of 30+ years are the proud parents of three children, her best teachers! Honoring culturally affirming spiritual healing of creativity, social justice, and resilience, Dr

In this episode, Saybrook University faculty offer inspiring ideas, sage wisdom, and practical advice about the work they and their students do in pursuit of the humanistic mission that guides the institution. We invite you to listen/watch these amazing professionals who have dedicated their lives to advancing the health and well-being of our communities.

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Our numerous guests offer unique insights into what the term 'humanistic' means. You'll hear powerful, witty, and incisive answers from across the spectrum of students, alumni, and faculty. You'll also understand what a humanistic institution such as Saybrook University is all about!

Enjoy!

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Kicking off 2024, Drs. Jeremiah Pearcey and Randy Heinrich, military veterans, offer powerful insights on the value of a Saybrook degree for military members considering graduate education. Not to be missed!

Happy New Year!

The holidays are both joyful and can also be a source of stress. Dr. Eric Willmarth, Saybrook University faculty member and Department Chair for Psychophysiology, offers practical tips for managing the holidays.

Today, my guest is Dr. Eric Willmarth, department chair of our Applied Psychophysiology program. Our discussion today is focused squarely on our newest program – Sport Performance Psychology – including what it is, why it has value in today’s culture, and the type of students this sort of program could be an excellent fit for.

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Today’s guest is Lilith Cheung, a PhD student in Transformative Social Change here at Saybrook University. Lilith’s background supporting positive social change is inspiring, as is her approach to life in general. We’ll learn more about Lilith’s journey, including her new book, now available at Amazon. You can order here: https://www.amazon.com/Brave-Paper-Son-Lilith-Owyoung/dp/B0CKXMSFFQ

Today, I am meeting with a faculty-student duo, Dr. Kirk Schneider and Mr. Tyler Gamlen, Saybrook Ph.D. student. We will dig in on the idea of life-enhancing anxiety, depth healing, and Dr. Schneider’s proposal that we form a national corps of depth healers. What seems like a heady concept on first blush offers many practical applications supporting our communities. This is a crucial leg to our work in advancing the mental health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Today's guest, doctoral student in the Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision program, Katie Horton, offers insights into her own journey as a trans woman and discusses the important work she and others in the counseling profession are doing to support America's trans population. Katie's background and experiences make for a powerful episode!

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Description: In honor of personal and world peace, join Dr. Luann Fortune as she uses Metta meditation to guide us in exploring our inner awareness and projecting our loving kindness to the spaciousness of the cosmos.

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I am over the moon for today’s guest. This incredible human was a member of my doctoral committee back in the day and was a vital mentor to me during graduate school. Dr. Eric Jackson is a Professor of History and Director of the Black World Studies program at Northern Kentucky University; with almost twenty-eight years of academic experience at the university level, he has taught numerous classes in a variety of fields, such as "Introduction to Black Studies," "History of Race Relations in the Americas," "Historical Themes in African American History," "History of the New South," and the "War of Independence and the United States Constitution." Additionally, he’s published a wide array of book reviews and articles in many local, regional, national, and international journals, such as the "Journal of African American History," the "Journal of Negro Education," "Ohio History," the "International Journal of World Peace," and the "Journal of Pan African Studies." Currently, he serves on the editorial board. He has served as the Book Review Editor of the "Journal of Pan African Studies" and the "Northern Kentucky Heritage Magazine editorial board." This guy doesn’t stop and inspires me and so many students and colleagues. Today, we will explore his new book on Black Studies, which I had the privilege to review, along with his thoughts on history, Black history, and the current state of affairs in America.

My guest today is Whitney Ann Jenkins, a Ph.D. student in Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook University. Born and raised in Huntington, West Virginia, she expressed interest in performing from an early age – specifically becoming an actor. Now a creative living in California with her successful podcast and slate of work, Whitney is pursuing her education. At the same time, she continues podcasting, singing, and acting, believing in the power of storytelling and its ability to connect globally and universally and that every human on this planet has an exciting story of value.

Today’s guest is Ms. Traci Meadows, a Ph.D. student in Saybrook’s Integrative and Functional Nutrition program. Traci is a life-long learner who came to Saybrook University with a big, multifaceted goal. Now in the dissertation phase of her program, Traci has found that her pursuit of a Ph.D. did not stop at just earning the degree. As a legally blind and deaf adult, Traci has had to overcome much adversity. Throughout her journey of overcoming adversity, Traci recognized that many others have similar stories. We’re going to learn more from Traci in this interview – one that you do not want to miss!

Welcome to another episode of Saybrook Insights. Dominique started at Saybrook in 2017 and is currently the MA Counseling Program Coordinator, recently promoted to associate department chair. She received her Masters of Counseling and PhD in Counselor Education at Idaho State University in Meridian, Idaho. Dominique, along with her colleagues, has built a powerful counseling program that I would contend is one of the top in the nation in terms of quality and approach. Moreover, Dr. Avery’s passion for social justice has helped move Saybrook forward in the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion space. I think you will enjoy this interview as much as I did.

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Today, I am interviewing Ms. Rebekah Walker, a graduate of Saybrook University’s Psychophysiology program. Since her undergrad, Rebekah has been connected to the mental health field. In 2014, she and her husband implemented a neurofeedback program for an agency. Then in 2016 they started their private practice, Walker Therapy Services, that married psychotherapy and neurofeedback together. As a result of wanting to know more about the brain she obtained a Master's in Applied Psychophysiology. Rebekah is now working with IMediSync which is revolutionizing mental health care. We’re going to learn more about her work in this space, especially how one merges mental health care with neurofeedback – the linkages are interesting, especially when we peel back the layers – and her work at iMediSync.

Check out iMediSync here: https://www.imedisync.com/en/

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I cannot tell you how excited I am to reconnect with today’s guest. Nearly three years ago, Chinmay was one of my first guests on this podcast – really at the pandemic's peak. I was inspired at the time by his passion and his focus. Today, we will check in with Chinmay as he heads into the final stages of his doctoral degree. A brief bio on Chinmay: Chinmay Surpur (ERYT, BS Neuroscience, M.A. Clinical Psychology) is the Director of Research at Yoga Bharati. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University. He has worked on initiating, completing, and publishing research studies at his Alma mater, UC Santa Barbara, and Yoga Bharati.

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Amylee Amos founded the Amos Institute to specialize in the implementation of the Bredesen Protocol, which we’ll learn more about shortly. She graduated with a Master of Science in Nutrition, Healthspan, and Longevity from the University of Southern California's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology and her Ph.D. in Integrative and Functional Nutrition from Saybrook University. I think like me, you’ll find this a fascinating interview on how Dr. Amos’ work in integrative nutrition has a wide-ranging impact.

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Description: In today's meditative practice, join Dr. Valerie Worthington as she creates space for us to honor Hispanic Heritage Month through reflective quotes and poetry from notable Hispanic figures.

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Today I have the privilege of interviewing the CEO of Shmoody, Nate Thomas. Shmoody is a new app designed to support individuals’ mental health and well-being with the tagline that it’s a mental health app that’s fun to use. Nate is former VP at Goldman Sachs & attorney. He received his philosophy BA from Duke and JD from Wash University. I think one of the things that drew me to Nate is his authenticity and the fact that he brings real-life experience as he is in active recovery from addiction (8 years). This should be a great interview and if you’re interested in the app, go to www.shmoodyapp.com.

Welcome to another episode of Saybrook Insights. Olivia is a master's student in the Existential-Humanistic Psychology (EHP) specialization at Saybrook University. Her academic and research interests revolve around a passion for elucidating the therapeutic potential that living with an awareness of the existential facticity of death and impermanence have for deepening intimacy in relationships and fostering value-based lifestyle designs. So what does all of that mean? We’re going to find out shortly.

My guest today is Ms. Jeannel King, current Ph.D. student in the Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership specialization in Psychology. Jeannel has a terrific backstory, including her long-time professional work and interest in organizational change and transitions. She is author of several publications including her upcoming title: “Inside Job: Exploring Meaningful Work through Creative and Spiritual Agency.”

My guest today is Saybrook alumna, Dr. Summer Watson. Dr. of Psychology with a Clinical Emphasis, Podcaster, Event Producer, Live Show Host, Author, and Military Spouse of over 21 years. Dr. Summer Watson is the Founder of KORE Women, LLC. KORE Women. She has a wealth of experience which she pulls from her work as a high-performance coach and creator/producer for the Life, Love, and Money show (see lifelovemoney.com). I am particularly interested in her work as the founder of KORE Women and her research and efforts supporting military veterans – she brings a unique lens to this as a military spouse, so I have no doubt we’ll learn a great deal.

My guest today is Saybrook faculty member, Dr. Donna Rockwell. Dr. Rockwell is an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University, College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Mind-Body Medicine, and serves as Adjunct Faculty Representative of Saybrook Faculty Senate.

Donna Rockwell, PsyD, is the founder and CEO of Already Famous with Dr. Donna, a movement and online community inspiring women and girls to live their best, most authentic lives through developing self-confidence, inner worth, and purpose or meaning in life. She is a licensed clinical psychologist with private practices in both New York and Michigan. Dr. Donna is a leading mindfulness meditation teacher, researcher, and faculty member, specialist in celebrity mental health, and activist in contemporary humanistic psychology.

With 20 years of experience, Dr. Donna is a mental health expert featured on TV, radio, and social media. Her research on the psychology of fame & celebrity has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, The Atlantic, The BBC, The CBC, among other media outlets.

My guest today is Saybrook alumna and integrative health practitioner, Prema Rao. As the founder and CEO of Akhila Health in Northern California, Prema is bringing integrative health to a wider audience and I can’t wait to learn more about her work, its impact, and how we can look at ways to replicate her approach! Let's get to it with…Prema Rao.

We continue this week highlighting our key programs and today we feature our outstanding Mind-Body Medicine program faculty discussing a range of topics from hypnosis, nutrition, healthcare access, and much more! You’re not going to want to miss this collective set of excellent insights, wisdom and more from these fabulous faculty members who walk the talk providing important observations about how we can achieve greater holistic health across all walks of life.

We continue this week highlighting our key programs and today we feature our amazing Psychology program faculty including the likes of Drs. Martinez, Palmisano, Sakuma among several others. You’re not going to want to miss this collective set of excellent insights, wisdom and more from these fabulous faculty members who walk the talk and offer a blend of psychology, philosophical musings, and important observations about the importance of mental health in today’s America.

Today, we’re featuring some incredible highlights from the past year featuring our illustrious Counseling program faculty. Whether Dr. Preston, Dr. Ramaswamy, Dr. Ferguson, you’re in for a concentrated treat of excellent insights, wisdom and more from these fabulous faculty members who walk the talk.

My guest today is Saybrook alumna and current student, Ms. Eileen Lang. She is doing amazing things both in and outside of school including work in her home country of Grenada. Eileen is such a fascinating human being…so, let's get to it with…Eileen Lang.

Welcome to another episode of Saybrook Insights. My guest today is Claire Osborne, a graduate student in our Integrative Social Work Ph.D. program and a licensed clinical social worker. Claire comes to our program with an incredibly inspiring story – one of trauma, trial, and a powerful 2nd act, especially with her foray into politics. You won’t want to miss this episode.

In this session from our recent President’s Symposium on Integrative Mental Health, we learn about the differences between burnout and secondary trauma. Drs. Brown and Nguyen introduce current research on the phenomena of burnout and secondary trauma. You’ll learn about skills necessary to recognize symptoms of burnout and secondary trauma and explore ways to alleviate those symptoms in themselves and others. Check it out – a very powerful, informative session.

Today, we’re featuring a very important panel presentation on the state of integrative mental health in America. Featuring three nationally-known experts – Dr. Kimberly Frazier, President of the American Counseling Association; Dr. C.J. Davis, President and CEO of Burrell Behavioral Health – one of the nation’s largest mental health services providers, and our own Dr. Donald Moss – scholar and expert in integrative mental health, we peel back the layers to understand the complexities of the nation’s mental health crisis with possible solutions for the future. This group of thought leaders sheds important light on what we can and must do to find our way forward!

My guest today is Saybrook alumna, Katrina Sczesny. She is working on finishing her dissertation research here at Saybrook, which we’ll delve into along with her incredibly passionate efforts centered on the juvenile justice system. We’ll hear about these and more during our interview. Katrina is truly an inspiring scholar-practitioner…so, let's get to it with…Katrina Sczesny. Not to be missed!

My guest today is Saybrook alumnus Dr. Drayton Patterson. I must admit, I am thoroughly excited to meet someone like Drayton - he comes from the sports world and has evolved in his career to be a major supporter of mental health and well-being. Among his credits, he has served as Director of Mental Health and Wellness, Former Board Member, and Ambassador for the Association of Professional Ballplayers of America (APBPA) 2019-Current. He's a Professional Speaker/Psychologist/Best Selling Co-Author, "The Road to Success", Sept. 2016 w/Jack Canfield #3), Unchain Your Brain, January 13, 2017- #1. He is currently listed as one of the "10 Best Psychologists in Chicago" by Thumbtack. Moreover, he is the first Ph.D. Psychologist to sign a player’s contract and manage a professional baseball team in the Mid- America League, and Minor Leagues. He was also a baseball scout for the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau and Texas Rangers (7 years). He was also a Former Sport Psychologist for Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers. Licensed in Illinois/Nationally Certified School Psychologist. This guy seems to do it all and I can't wait to learn more about his story.

My guest today is our esteemed Department Chair for our Ph.D. in Integrative Social Work, Dr. Trent Nguyen. Dr. Nguyen was a previous guest back when the social work program was in its infancy. Today, we're going to dig in just a bit more about the importance of social work today, the role of the social worker in the continuum of integrative mental health care, and the benefits of a Ph.D. in Social Work. We're also going to explore the importance of social justice in a program like this and why it matters.

Today's guest is Saybrook alumnus and now faculty member Dr. Annette Anderson-Engler. Annette earned her a Ph.D. in Human Science from Saybrook University in Pasadena, California, an MSW degree in Clinical Social Work from Walla Walla University in College Place, Washington, and an MS in Conflict, Analysis, and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale Florida. As a social work professional, her areas of expertise include but are not limited to Grief, Trauma, Ambiguous Loss, PTSD, and Secondary degree of trauma among military families. Other areas of expertise include Transgenerational Transmissions of Trauma, Identity Displacement, Emotional Transmission, Health Disparities, Social and Cultural Inequities, Transformational Leadership, and Collective Identity among Marginalized Groups. Specialized research interests include Diversity and Inclusion, Oppression, Critical Race Theory, People of Color, and Transformational Narratives through Storytelling, Self and Othering, and the Conspiracy of Silence related to voice and personal meaning.

My guest today is long-time faculty member Dr. Eric Willmarth, our program chair for the psychophysiology program. He is a fully licensed clinical psychologist who has worked for the past 30+ years in chronic pain management and is certified in Biofeedback, Clinical Hypnosis, and Pain Management. Beginning college as a Music Major, he played bassoon in the orchestra, trombone in the jazz band, and guitar in a rock band. This particular episode is dedicated to understanding psychophysiology's whats, whys, and wherefores and how it ties into mental and physical health. (Hint: it does in a big way!) And who knows, we might also get into some music talk given our mutual backgrounds…

Description (Originally recorded on May 15, 2023): Join Dr. Cliff Smyth in this special one-hour didactic and experiential workshop on the Feldenkrais Method, which is focused on developing awareness through gentle movements.

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As we wind down the year, this special Memorial Day edition offers insights from our guests over the past year who answer the question: What does the term 'humanistic' mean to you? Saybrook University's mission centers on this very term. Getting our guests' views on the term is truly enlightening!

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Joanie Terrizzi, Ph.D., joins the UNBOUND Saybrook Insights podcast to discuss her introduction to mindfulness and mind-body medicine, how to manage going back to school while working full-time, and offers advice to those considering Saybrook University.

Dr. Joanie Terrizzi is a shining example of a Saybrook student who challenged convention while doing the hard work. A graduate of Saybrook’s Mind-Body Medicine program, Dr. Terrizzi is a mind-body wellness practitioner, grief coach, writer, and dissertation editor.

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Christine Hagion-Rzepka, Ph.D., joins the UNBOUND Saybrook Insights podcast to discuss her introduction to counseling and health education, advocacy for disabled populations, and the complicated healing journey for survivors of domestic violence.

Dr. Hagion-Rzepka’s history is both harrowing and inspirational. A survivor of domestic violence, Dr. Hagion-Rzepka now shares her story as a way to counsel and heal others in similar situations. Visit Saybrook University at https://www.saybrook.edu/

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Ashanti Branch, M.Ed., is the Founder and Executive director of the Ever Forward Club. Founded in 2004, The Ever Forward Club mentors underserved youth in middle and high school by providing them with safe, brave communities that build character and transform lives. Truly making a mark in the world, 100% of their club members have graduated high school and 93% have gone on to attend college, military, or trade school.

Ashanti tells the story of his life and what drove him to start the Ever Forward Club. Growing up a child of a single mom, Ashanti was in charge of taking care of his siblings—having to take on adult responsibilities as early as seven-years-old. Although he had a successful job as an engineer, he felt something was missing. Later, he became inspired working with youths as a tutor and found his calling.

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Robert Cleve, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook University, discusses the transition of Saybrook’s Creativity Studies program to Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership Studies. He also shares his thoughts on theories and models around aspects of leadership, including creative and aesthetic leadership, thinking about ways we use creativity, and more.

Robert Cleve, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Existential Humanistic Psychology program in the Department of Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook University. His career has focused on delivery of clinical services to a variety of underserved populations, including children, adolescents, and the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Hey everyone, Nathan here, President of Saybrook University. Welcome to another episode of Saybrook Insights. A recent article in the Biz Journals called out the fact that more and more businesses are turning to apps, coaches, and engagement to support employee health, well-being, and loyalty - in essence, creating a set of differentiators for job seekers looking for the whole shebang when it comes to work-life balance. As per the article:

"Some may think the current struggles employers face with finding qualified talent was a consequence of the pandemic. But consider the end of 2019, when unemployment was at a near-historic low of 3.6%. Finding top talent was a real struggle. By the next quarter, the pandemic sent millions home to work - or forced layoffs as business performance slid. Whether the great resignation, great retirement, or the unforeseen consequences of billions of dollars in stimulus money sent to idled workers, companies struggled to retain existing employees or find new ones. Underlying this transformation was an already growing desire among employees to work at “employers of choice” - organizations with a reputation for paying well, nurturing a culture employees could embrace, and providing benefits that drove health, wellness and peace of mind. The best in the marketplace found success in creating healthy and engaging corporate cultures."

The big takeaways from the article stressed several areas, including paying larger portions of health benefits for employees to mental health apps and tapping into a wellness coaching model one city uses that support employees in their wellness goals, future planning, and the like. This last piece is of particular interest to me here in that having a coach - someone to encourage, to hold us accountable - makes such a difference in reaching our goals. At a very basic level, in my health journey, a close friend of mine teamed up for three years to lose weight in a different, mindful, and healthful way. Because of this mutual support, we were able to achieve our goals, hold each other accountable, and share in our successes and failures. Now that's an oversimplification of the wellness coaching concept, but in short, it demonstrates the point that such an approach can have a powerful impact. But what about more formal wellness coaching? How does it work? Is there training involved? What is the research that backs it up?

Enter Dr. Julie Cerrato, a faculty member in our College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences and specialization director for our Wellness Coaching specialization. She's known across our university as deeply dedicated to the work of wellness coaching and its integration into various programs. What's also pretty outstanding is the success she's seen over the years and the students that have benefitted as a result. I'm hoping to learn much more about the whole coaching phenomenon...All right - let's get to it with Dr. Julie Cerrato.

Richard Rudd, teacher, and award-winning poet, and Dr. Marina Smirnova, Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization coordinator at Saybrook University, discuss in detail a spiritual program developed by Rudd and embraced by Dr. Smirnova exploring the key components of contemplation, transpersonal art, and developing a humanistic view of life.

Richard Rudd is a teacher, mystic, and award-winning poet. In 2019, Rudd was named to the Watkins list of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.

Marina Smirnova, Ph.D., is a professor in the Department of Humanistic Psychology at Saybrook University and coordinator of the Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization.

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Over the next few months, I have begun inviting changemakers from across the spectrum to take part in our podcast, including those who have a particular focus on the work we do at Saybrook, especially from a humanistic perspective or lens.

Today's guest is Mr. Mark Sadovnick. As Managing Partner with the 5th Element Group, Mark leads with focus on the Human Element. By engaging with Leaders Who Care®, he is able to best represent their clients to attract, develop and retain the very best talent, who are selectively seeking to only join leaders who do care about their financial, physical and mental wellbeing, and the global sustainable development goals. There are numerous connections to the importance of identifying the right leaders who fit with the organization's desire to do good in the world, and Mark offers various keen insights about this and many other aspects of their work, including commitments to UN Sustainability Development Goals.

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Ellen Gaddy, Ph.D., a graduate of Saybrook University, discusses her journey to Saybrook, including her conservative upbringing as the granddaughter of former U.S. Senator Jesse Helms and growing up in a “traditional values” family, and how she began questioning traditional belief systems for transformative change and social justice.

Ellen Gaddy has a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a political activist and justice-oriented philanthropist.

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Grief. Death and dying. Most of us have experienced the death of a loved one, a close friend, or a relative. The range of emotions one can feel ranges from emptiness to searing pain. What, then, is grief all about? Why do we have more acute feelings in some instances than others? How do we address the existential aspects of death while ensuring an honoring of the other in the fullest possible way? And, importantly, what can we do to be better stewards of the death and dying process? Serious questions to be sure…

Enter Dr. Gina Belton, a faculty member in the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences and specialization director for the Contemplative End of Life Care specialization. Gina and I first talked about grief in one of the very first episodes of this podcast. Today, she's built an incredible specialization that looks at death and dying and our work in that space uniquely, holistically, and humanistically. We're going to cover some fascinating territory, including a range of other topics in which she is leading the way!

Welcome to another episode of Saybrook Insights. One of the joys of my time doing Saybrook Insights is the opportunity to interview Saybrookians - past and present - who have contributed to Saybrook's amazing legacy. Individuals like former President Lorne Buchman and numerous alumni shed amazing light on their Saybrook experience and their work in the world regarding impact to advance positive social change. Today, I have the privilege of speaking with Dr. John Adams, one of the influential founding faculty members in our organizational systems program. John's career is long, varied, and powerful, given his extensive work in applying organizational leadership and development concepts, something we could use a lot more today in our nation's corporations and institutions.

All right, let's get to it with Dr. John Adams.

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Welcome to another episode of Saybrook Insights. Over the past year and a half, we've all been touched by the flurry of political posturing resulting in everything from "woke-ism" to critical race theory to trans rights. Despite all of this hyper-posturing, one thing is for certain; there are real people - scores of young kids to adults from marginalized populations - caught in the crossfire of these debates. And these very real people deserve to be heard, listened to, and supported, including mental health access! Our mental health infrastructure, while increasingly better, still has a long way to go. From the dearth of Black and Brown psychotherapists to the increasing need for LGBTQIA+ therapists and mental health support, much work is needed to support the health and well-being of our communities.

Enter Dr. Alfonso Ferguson, a faculty member in the department of Counseling. Though he is still early-ish in his career as both a counseling professional and academic, Alfonso seems to have circled the globe and back with his varied efforts and accomplishments. I am particularly interested in learning more about his work in diversity and intersectionality, specifically as it applies to counseling and how institutions and organizations are managing, especially today. We will also dig into his work with marginalized populations, specifically BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals. What's the current state, and where does he see this heading into the future? We will cover a lot of territory in this interview - this is one not to be missed.

Niki Wikstrom, M.A, discusses how discovering and overcoming her own resistance led to a breakthrough in seeking spirituality through humanistic psychology.

Niki Wikstrom recently earned her M.A. in Psychology in the Consciousness, Spirituality, and Integrative Health Specialization at Saybrook.

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Today's Mindfulness Moments Description: In today's guided meditation, Dr. Kristin Jamieson invites you to conjure up a sense of your best self and radiate loving kindness to the loved ones in your life.

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Michael J. Sakuma, Ph.D., discusses his work studying schizophrenia, and how deeper studies reveal what we don’t know about the illness. Topics also include:

· His experience with the study of mindfulness and sleep

· His personal interest in animal welfare and speciesism

· How as a mental health professional he sees the future of mental health in the U.S.

Dr. Sakuma, is the advanced assessment specialization coordinator in the department of humanistic psychology at Saybrook University, a licensed psychologist in Washington and New York states, and has close to 20 years of experience as a clinician. He has taught psychology for two decades at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has multiple publications studying brain changes in Schizophrenia. His personal interests include animal welfare, speciesism, and our complicated relationship with other living beings.

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Description: Guided imagery has been shown to facilitate a connection to nature and the associated health and wellness benefits. In this guided imagery meditation, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us through being with nature for tranquility and centering.

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Dr. Ed Mendelowitz, Ph.D., discusses the importance of Dr. Rollo May, a groundbreaking psychologist in the fields of existential and humanistic psychology. Topics include:

· Rollo May’s impact and influence in existential and humanistic psychology

· Being a recipient of the prestigious Rollo May award

· And how his personal journey in psychology led him to Saybrook.

Dr. Mendelowitz. an adjunct faculty member of Saybrook University, is a contributor to some of the major compendiums of existential and humanistic psychology. He has presented numerous papers on psychology, psychotherapy, and their interrelations with the broader humanities. Ed is a recipient of the Rollo May Award for "independent and outstanding pursuit of new frontiers in humanistic psychology." He maintains a part-time practice in psychotherapy in Greater Los Angeles, California.

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Dr. Betz King, Psy.D., discusses her personal journey from energy healer to academia and to Saybrook University. Topics include:

• How mental health can support those without a religious home or spiritual orientation
• The increasing use of animals in supporting mental health
• And her perspective on humanistic psychology.

Dr. King, faculty member in Saybrook’s department of humanistic clinical psychology, is a licensed clinical psychologist in metropolitan Detroit, MI. As an existential-humanistic practitioner, Dr. King specializes in spiritually integrated psychology, human-animal interactions, and women’s issues. She serves on the editorial board of The Journal of Humanistic Psychology.

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Portia Rawles, Psy.D., discusses her journey from firefighter to clinical psychologist, the importance of mental health support for our nation's first responders, how race and racism informed her work as a firefighter, and the fascinating book she authored on the first Black women to desegregate the U.S. Fire Service.

Dr. Rawles, faculty and specialization coordinator in Saybrook’s department of humanistic clinical psychology, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who offers traditional psychological services along with training, speaking, and consultation services to individuals as well as local and state organizations and governments. Prior to becoming a clinical psychologist, Dr. Rawles served 13 years with Norfolk Fire and Paramedical Services, now Norfolk Fire and Rescue. She retired as a captain and was the first African American woman in the department to reach this rank as well as the rank of lieutenant. Visit Saybrook University at https://www.saybrook.edu/

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In this episode of Saybrook Insights, Alumna Arielle Dance discusses a range of topics including her early work to bring light on women's health, specifically endometriosis; her new book, and what she's doing now with respect to advancing change in her community. Her interview is an inspiring listen!

Vanessa Brown, Psy.D., joins the UNBOUND Saybrook Insights podcast to discuss the powerful history of humanistic psychology and its relevance today, the mental health crisis and how trained professionals

can address it, her work elevating women in the psychology field, and tips for applying to Saybrook’s Clinical Psychology program.

Dr. Brown has more than 10 years of clinical experience in providing humanistically oriented and spiritually integrated therapeutic services to the metro Detroit community. She serves on the executive board for the American Psychological Association’s Division 32: Society for Humanistic Psychology. Dr. Brown also sits on the board for “The Humanistic Psychologist” journal and has served as a guest editor for the journal, publishing a special issue on women in humanistic psychology.

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Isaac Martinez, Ph.D., joins Saybrook University President Nathan Long, Ed.D., on UNBOUND to discuss the ongoing trauma associated with school shootings and how we can support those communities

affected by such incidents, how to promote the importance of mental health to young people, his dedicated work on suicide prevention, and so much more.

Dr. Martinez is a faculty member in the humanistic and clinical psychology Ph.D. program at Saybrook University. His previous work includes developing the first suicide prevention program for military dependents in collaboration with SAMSHA, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, and the Texas Department of State Health Services. Visit Saybrook University at https://www.saybrook.edu/

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Matthew Nehmer, Ph.D., joins Saybrook University President Nathan Long, Ed.D., on UNBOUND to discuss the unique law degree programs offered by The Colleges of Law, the benefits of a community approach to building collaboration among colleges and universities, and how institutions can stay abreast of the many changes affecting students, faculty, and higher education.

Dr. Matthew Nehmer is president of The Colleges of Law, a nonprofit law school with campuses online and in Ventura and Santa Barbara, California.

Saybrook University and The Colleges of Law are part of the TCS Education System, a nonprofit system of colleges and universities advancing student success and community impact. Fueled by radical cooperation, TCS fosters strategic partnerships that emphasize economies of scale, academic innovation, risk mitigation, and resourceful business solutions, to maximize the educational experience of all of their students.

Catch up on past episodes of UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you download your favorite shows. Visit https://linktr.ee/saybrookinsights to learn more. Visit the TCS Education System at https://www.tcsedsystem.edu/. Visit The Colleges of Law at https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/. Visit Saybrook University at https://www.saybrook.edu/.

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A fundamental part of Saybrook University and its growth, Dr. Moss has his roots in the existential and phenomenological understanding of mental and physical health. As the dean of the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, he has been on the cutting edge of humanistic approaches to healing, including mind-body medicine.

Dr. Moss and Dr. Long engage in a detailed discussion regarding:
• The future of integrative medicine and health
• What correlations there are between health and wellbeing
• Where more research is needed in integrated health?

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Dr. Tafreshi was born in Iran before emigrating to the United States. Although she grew up during the Iran and Iraq war, she experienced a closeness with her family in Iran. In addition to Iran and the U.S., she has lived in Chile, Brazil, Singapore, China, and Dubai. This experience has contributed to her completing her Ph.D. in International Psychology from The Chicago School as well as her work as a faculty member in mind-body medicine at Saybrook. Dr. Tafreshi discusses multicultural understanding and the development of initiatives related to improved health and well-being of those around the globe.

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Cassondra Jackson joins Saybrook University President Nathan Long, Ed.D., on UNBOUND to discuss the importance of community advocacy work involving racial and social justice, why the education system should raise awareness with respect to anti-racism work, how integrative health can empower communities of color, and much more.

Jackson is a community education and engagement specialist and current student at Saybrook University earning her Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine with a specialization in Integrative Mental Health. Visit Saybrook University at https://www.saybrook.edu/

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Robyn Parker, Ph.D., joins Saybrook University President Nathan Long, Ed.D., on the UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights podcast to discuss adaptive leadership in complicated social environments, managing change in academia, and how higher education professionals can successfully innovate and adapt during times of change.

Dr. Parker is Saybrook University’s chief academic officer and vice president for academic affairs. She is a change leader in higher education, a strong advocate for professional development, and a builder of organizational innovation through individual and team approaches.

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In this episode, Saybrook alumna and faculty member, Dr. Megan Ratcliffe discusses systems thinking and its impact on organizations of all types, the role of social justice in systems approaches
and how we can support businesses to achieve stronger, sustainable outcomes and still maintain profitability.

Dr. Ratcliffe is an alumna and core faculty at Saybrook--not to mention a mom, partner, auntie, friend, activist, dancer, traveler, and life-long learner. She believes that the world is calling out for new ways to lead, manage and be, personally and professionally.

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In this episode, Saybrook faculty member Dr. Cynthia Palmisano discusses the definition of neurodiversity and her work with neurodivergent clients, including assessing individuals on the autism spectrum. Dr. Palmisano also discusses her approach to research and teaching in clinical psychology, working with incarcerated populations, transgender individuals, and more!

As a trained forensic and clinical psychologist, Dr. Palmisano has worked extensively with at-risk and underserved populations. Her expertise includes motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and cognitive processing therapy.

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Christina Grosso, LCAT, discusses the positive impact of activists and art therapists and their quest to expose a wider population to the healing powers of art therapy.

Grosso is a Board Certified Art Therapist and current Saybrook University student who is also an adjunct professor in the art therapy graduate program at NYU Steinhardt at New York University.

Learn more about Grosso’s integrative mental health practice at www.mindandbodyone.com

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Luann Fortune, Ph.D., joins Saybrook University President Nathan Long, Ed.D., on the latest episode of UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights. Their conversation expresses their mutual admiration for mindfulness and integrative health techniques. Dr. Fortune discusses the current landscape of the mind-body medicine field, transparency—or the lack thereof—in the healthcare industry, integrative health techniques that complement Western medicine, and much more.

Dr. Fortune is the coordinator of the Mindful Leadership in Healthcare specialization offered through Saybrook’s Mind-Body Medicine Ph.D. program. She is also a peer reviewer for multiple academic journals and serves as an associate editor for the “International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork.”

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Taylor Capozziello, Ph.D., is this week’s guest on the UNBOUND Saybrook Insights podcast. Dr. Capozziello is a Saybrook University alumna and joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of psychophysiology, how biofeedback techniques can support overall wellness, and the importance of using science-based approaches to health care in combination with integrative therapies.

Founder of Elite Physiology, Dr. Capozziello uses biofeedback and neurofeedback to help her clients participate more directly in their own healing. Visit www.elitephysiology.com to learn more.

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Saybrook President Nathan Long, Ed.D., welcomes Kirk Schneider, Ph.D., to the UNBOUND: Saybrook Insights podcast. Dr. Schneider discusses the political polarization in America and how the nation can arrive at a more peaceful standing, why mental health should be a vital talking point in every conversation about health care, the role humanistic psychology plays during therapy sessions, and much more.

Dr. Schneider is an adjunct professor at Saybrook University, a licensed psychologist, and a leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-humanistic and existential-integrative psychology. Dr. Schneider is currently a candidate to become the president of the American Psychological Association. Visit Saybrook University at https://www.saybrook.edu/

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Aparna Ramaswamy, Ph.D., joins Saybrook University President Nathan Long, Ed.D., on the latest episode of the UNBOUND Saybrook Insights podcast. Dr. Ramaswamy discusses the value of integrating multicultural healing practices into Western counseling theory, the acuity of the current mental health crisis, how counselors can continue to serve during difficult times, and how ancient traditions can uplift the human spirit.

Dr. Ramaswamy teaches multiple courses in Saybrook University’s Counseling degree programs. In her private practice, she follows an integrative healing approach that weaves together expressive arts with meditation and conventional psychotherapies that empower her clients to become their own centers of healing and strength.

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Drake Spaeth, Psy.D., explains his experience with existential humanistic psychology and why it is the foundation of his integrative work.

Dr. Spaeth is the Existential-Humanistic Psychology Specialization coordinator in the Humanistic and Clinical Psychology Department at Saybrook University. Dr. Spaeth also serves as associate adjunct professor at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Visit Saybrook University at https://www.saybrook.edu/

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Beginning the conversation with “Where does it all begin?” and moving on from there, Shannon Sims, Ph.D., joins Dr. Long to discuss her experience as a student, post-doc fellow, and current faculty member at Saybrook University. Sims discusses her own personal recovery from COVID, and how that has informed her work in helping patients cope with long COVID symptoms.

Shannon Sims, Ph.D. is a faculty member in the Mind-Body Medicine department at Saybrook. Additionally, she is an integrative wellness coach, COVID-19 recovery specialist, and mind-body medicine practitioner. She has built her private practice on a commitment to helping each of her clients reach their fullest potential by achieving a balanced, empowered, and meaningful lifestyle. She is passionate about educating on the importance of the mind-body connection and the various avenues in which self-healing can be achieved.

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Guest Information

Interviewee: Shannon Sims, Ph.D.

Affiliation: Faculty, Mind-Body Medicine department, Saybrook University

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Buchman oversaw a remarkable period of transformation and growth during his tenure as president of Saybrook from 2006 to 2009. Digging into the university’s tradition of humanistic psychology, Buchman expanded those original ideals to create a unified structure of humanistic education across the school’s many disciplines.

The Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California was similarly transformed under Buchman’s direction as president of that institution. His leadership helped define what a great art and design college should be in the 21st century, increasing enrollment in degree programs to record numbers.

On this week’s episode of UNBOUND, President Long and Buchman have a friendly conversation on the power of creativity, how to empower communities to claim creative ownership, the freedom that artistic constraints can foster, and so much more.

Explore more of the creative process in Lorne Buchman’s latest book, “Made to Know: From Spaces of Uncertainty to Creative Discovery,” available now: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Know-Uncertainty-Creative-Discovery/product-reviews/0500024529/ref=cm_cr_unknown?ie=UTF8&reviewerType=all_reviews&filterByStar=five_star&pageNumber=1

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Guest Information

Interviewee: Lorne Buchman, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Former President, Saybrook University
Essential Links Made to Know: From Spaces of Uncertainty to Creative Discovery: https://www.amazon.com/Make-Know-Unce...

creativity #community #highereducation #psychology

New FilmMakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world. Saybrook is proud to be one of the organization's sponsors this year.

NFMLA co-founder and CEO Larry Laboe joins Saybrook University President Nathan Long, Ed.D., on the UNBOUND Saybrook Insights podcast for a lively discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the entertainment industry, navigating the social challenges of modern filmmaking, and how filmmakers should uphold responsible storytelling in the 21st century.

Guest Information

Interview: Larry Laboe
Affiliation: Co-founder and CEO of New FilmMakers Los Angeles
Essential Links: New FilmMakers Los Angeles – https://www.newfilmmakersla.com/ Saybrook University - https://www.saybrook.edu/

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The Colleges of Law (COL) Dean and Chief Academic Officer Jackie Gardina, J.D., joins Saybrook University President Nathan Long, Ed.D., on the UNBOUND Saybrook Insights podcast to discuss a wide range of legal topics, including COL’s many degree program offerings, the benefits of a J.D. degree, and the looming litigation battles that are sure to stem from the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn federal abortion rights. The Colleges of Law and Saybrook University are partners within TCS Education System. For more about our System, read here.

Guest Information

Interviewee: Jackie Gardina, J.D.
Affiliation: The Colleges of Law Dean and Chief Academic Officer
Essential Links The Colleges of Law: https://www.collegesoflaw.edu/

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Mary Kay Chess, Ph.D., is a well-respected mentor and leader in the business community, specializing in health care and education. In this episode, Dr. Chess sits down with Nathan Long, Ed.D., to discuss leading with a purpose, enacting sustainable business models, and championing positive change in nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Topics include building an economy that works for all, maintaining joy in times of strife, and fostering professional connections when entering the workforce.

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Interviewee: Mary Kay Chess, Ph.D.

Dr. Chess’s Faculty Profile: https://www.saybrook.edu/faculty/byname/mary_kay_chess/

What does Dr. Chess discuss during the interview?

Maintaining Joy & Commitments During Times of Strife
Building an Economy that Works for All
Supporting Business Students During Their Academic Career
Fostering Professional Connections for Students

What about creativity unlocks the mind and creates new ways of looking at the world? How does the discipline of psychology intersect with creativity? Our creativity studies specialization coordinator, Robert Cleve, Ph.D., explores these questions. He also describes how creativity can serve as a vehicle for improved mental health, emotional regulation, and enhanced approaches to leadership and innovation. To learn more, go to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/humanistic-clinical-psychology/phd-psychology/creativity-studies-specialization/

Guest Information

Interviewee: Robert Cleve, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Saybrook University Psychology Creativity Studies Specialization Coordinator
Essential Links/Key Information
- Dr. Cleve's Faculty Profile: https://www.saybrook.edu/faculty/byname/robert_cleve/
- Saybrook University's Creativity Studies Page: https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/humanistic-clinical-psychology/phd-psychology/creativity-studies-specialization/

What does Dr. Cleve discuss during the interview?

The nature of creativity
How creativity positively affects the mind and emotions
The role of psychology in creativity
How creativity impacts innovation and leadership

Episode Overview: In this episode, we are pleased to feature Saybrook University's Luann Fortune, Ph.D., faculty in mind-body medicine and coordinator for the mindful leadership in healthcare specialization. Dr. Fortune has vast experience in systems, mindful leadership in health care settings, and complementary healthcare techniques that support whole health and healing. This episode explores how we can evolve systems and practices to support a more systems-based approach to health care, how to develop mindful approaches to leading and more. https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/phd-mind-body-medicine/mindful-leadership/

Guest Information

Interviewee: Luann Fortune, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Saybrook University Mind-Body Medicine and Mindful Leadership in Healthcare Specialization Coordinator
Essential Links/Key Information
Dr. Fortune's Faculty Profile: https://www.saybrook.edu/faculty/byname/luann_fortune/
Saybrook University's Mindful Leadership Specialization Page: https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/phd-mind-body-medicine/mindful-leadership/

What does Dr. Fortune discuss during the interview?

Mindfulness and mindfulness meditation
How mindfulness can enhance one’s daily life and emotional and physical well-being
The mind-body connection
The healthcare system in the U.S.
Leadership in healthcare and how we can support our leaders

If you're considering a career in nutrition or seeking answers to how to live a fuller, healthier life through better nutrition, episode two of Saybrook Insights features an extensive discussion with our Integrative Functional Nutrition program's department chair. You'll also learn what goes into getting the degree and a host of other insights from our guest, Dr. Jessica Weissman. To learn more go to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/integrative-functional-nutrition/

Guest Information

Interviewee: Jessica Weissman, Ph.D.
Affiliation: Saybrook University Integrative Functional Nutrition Program
Essential Links/Key Information
- Dr. Preston's Faculty Profile: https://www.saybrook.edu/faculty/byname/jessica_weissman/
- Saybrook University's Counseling Page: https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/integrative-functional-nutrition/
What does Dr. Weissman discuss during the interview?
- The nature of integrative health
- The dos and don'ts of good nutritional health
- How nutrition affects the mind, body, and spirit (and some surprising insights about dieting that may change your mind)
- Admissions criteria and process for achieving a master's or doctoral degree in Integrative and Functional Nutrition
- What happens once you graduate with a counseling degree
- Much more!

Episode Overview

Whether it is the millions of people who are dieting to lose weight or those who desire to eat as healthfully as possible or those that are looking to get as “jacked” as possible how do we support people in their various journies? Moreover, how do individuals in each category determine how to approach in the best, most health-conscious way?

Enter Dr. Jessica Weissman, Department Chair for the Saybrook University Integrative and Functional Nutrition programs. In just a few years since the program's beginning, enrollment has grown, and they have added a Ph.D. program to support the faculty pipeline and those students who desire to level up in their profession. As importantly, our IFN graduates are going on to jobs across the United States. Known for its rigor, commitment to humanistic values, and exceptional training, the program continues to see outstanding outcomes in its graduates. There's a lot to learn from Dr. Weissman regarding the "holistic" truths. Indeed, we think you'll find this episode full of interesting insights, helping us decode how we can live healthier, more holistic lives.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our reboot of Saybrook Insights!

If you're considering a career in mental health, this inaugural episode of Saybrook Insights features an expansive discussion with our Counseling program's department chair. You'll learn what goes into getting the degree along with a host of other insights from our guest, Dr. Jennifer Preston. To learn more go to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/counseling/

Guest Information

Interviewee: Jennifer Preston, Ph.D., NCC, LPC (MO)
Affiliation: Saybrook University Counseling Program
Essential Links/Key Information
- Dr. Preston's Faculty Profile: https://www.saybrook.edu/faculty/byname/jennifer_preston/
- Saybrook University's Counseling Page: https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/counseling/
- Learn more about the mental health crisis here: https://www.mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america
What does Dr. Preston discuss during the interview?
- Scope of the mental health crisis
- How we can work together to address mental health needs
- Admissions criteria and process for achieving a degree in Counseling
- The process for obtaining a Master's in Counseling or Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
- What happens once you graduate with a counseling degree
- Much more!

Episode Overview

America is experiencing a mental health crisis of epic proportions. Exacerbating this is the issue of supply and demand: there are many people in need of mental health services and not enough therapists providing services. No matter where one turns, we see the symptoms of unchecked mental health: increasing rates of suicidal ideation and suicide, depression, homelessness, drug abuse, and more. If ever there was a time in which we needed therapists of all types - social workers, psychologists, and counselors - today is that day!

Enter Dr. Jennifer Preston, Department Chair for the Saybrook University Counseling program. In just a few years since the program's beginning, enrollment has grown exponentially, they have added a Ph.D. program to support the faculty pipeline, and their graduates are going on to jobs across the United States. Known for its rigor, commitment to humanistic values, and exceptional training, the program continues to see outstanding outcomes in its graduates. No doubt, the Saybrook Counseling program is one essential element in addressing the mental health crisis.

Podcast Reboot: Season 1, Episode 2As part of the YWCA Glendale-Pasadena "Stand Against Racism Challenge," Saybrook University Ph.D. student and community educator, Cassondra Jackson and I sat down for an Instagram Live event on Friday, April 8, 2022. She offers insights into what CRT is and isn't; thoughts on how we advance a better understanding of race, racism, and justice across our societies; and provides actionable steps to how we can all better educate ourselves to lead to personal and social transformation. A special thanks to our YWCA partners, including the Y's CEO, Tara Peterson, and Dr. Crystal Ishihara, Saybrook Registrar, for making this event possible.

To learn more about Saybrook University, go to www.saybrook.edu.

Go to the registration page to join the YWCA Glendale-Pasadena Stand Against Racism Challenge.

Podcast Reboot: Season 1, Episode 1

(To learn more about our university, visit us at www.saybrook.edu. )

Today’s episode is also our inaugural episode for our podcast reboot and was recorded one year ago during the height of our 50th-anniversary proceedings. We feature alumnus Dr. Frederick or Rick Gilbert (1977). Rick and I had the pleasure of meeting early in my presidency, becoming fast friends. He has led a rich and amazing life, much of it informed by his Ph.D. work at Saybrook University. Carmen and I dig into his history, the secret of his many successes, and his overall joi de vivre. This colorful interview in which I am joined by Carmen Bowen is a must-listen: Rick’s inspiring and beautiful articulation of his life’s work was truly a joy to witness.

A little bit more about Rick: He is the founder of PowerSpeaking, Inc., a speech communication training company in Redwood City. With its highly skilled trainers and facilitators, PSI delivers over 300 programs a year nationally and around the world.

Before starting his own company, Rick held quality improvement and communications management positions with Hewlett Packard and Amdahl corporations in Silicon Valley.

Rick's coaching of over 200 senior-level executives led to the creation of the award-winning training program: Speaking Up: Presenting to Executives. His best-selling book, “Speaking Up: Surviving Executive Presentations” was published by Berrett-Koehler and can be found on Amazon. We’ve also included a link in the episode notes along with his newest audiobook Sharing Our Stories: Tales of Resilience and Renewal.

Rick holds a PhD in humanistic psychology from Saybrook University.

Read More About Rick Below

Order his Book on Executive Presentations: Speaking Up: Surviving Executive Presentations
Order his Audio Book: Sharing Our Stories: Tales of Resilience and Renewal
Rick's Website

The Saybrook Monday Minute is brought to you each week and launches today, February 7, 2022. Will broadcast here, on YouTube, and Facebook. If you have an item you'd like to feature, send an email to presidentsoffice@saybrook.edu. A transcript can be found below.

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The Saybrook Monday Minute is brought to you each week and launches today, February 7, 2022. Will broadcast here, on YouTube, and Facebook. If you have an item you'd like to feature, send an email to presidentsoffice@saybrook.edu.

Season 5, Ep 6 (Rebroadcast): Dr. Jackson (Department Chair, Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University) offers brilliant, powerful observations which serve as key lessons for how we journey together through these extraordinary, challenging times. Our hour-and-a-half covered a range of topics from humanistic psychology, COVID-19, race, and social justice.

Listen. Learn. Be part of the solution… Boldly stand up!

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu.

About Dr. Jackson

Theopia Jackson, Ph.D. received her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Howard University, Washington, D.C. and doctorate from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. She has held several leadership roles in higher education and is currently the Department Chair for Clinical Psychology in the Department of Humanistic and Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University in Pasadena, California.

Dr. Jackson is a licensed clinical psychologist with having served at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland; she practiced in the Healthy Hearts program, Department of Psychiatry, and Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. In addition, she is the President for The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi) and past president for the Bay Area chapter. Her other professional affiliations include membership in the Association of Family Therapists of Northern California (co-founding member of the Cultural Accountability Committee), American Psychological Association (Division 32 Society for Humanistic Psychology: Member-at-Large), California Psychological Association (Chair: Division VII Diversity and Social Justice; Member: CARE Committee), and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Additionally, she has served on the medical advisory council for Baykids Studios and for the Sickle Cell Community Advisory Council (SCCAC). Dr. Jackson has a long history of providing child, adolescent, and family therapy services, specializing in serving populations coping with chronic illness and complex trauma. She is an accomplished scholar-practitioner and educator who provides cultural competency workshops, seminars, and consultation. She has been invited to participate on several national and local California initiatives intended to establish integrative health care that is culturally-attuned and linguistically responsive.

Dr. Jackson is a life-learner who believes that professional knowledge both shapes and is shaped by community wisdom. She and her husband of 30+ years are the proud parents of three children, her best teachers! Honoring culturally-affirming spiritual healing of creativity, social justice, and resilience, Dr. Jackson espouses: “What you help a child to love can be more important than what you help him [or her] to learn.” ~African proverb

In this episode, I connected with Lori Taylor, our new department chair for Integrative and Functional Nutrition. We covered an incredible range of topics related to nutrition, mind-body health, and social justice. Her level of expertise, her ability to break complex ideas into manageable parts, and her wide-ranging knowledge of the field led to an truly inspiring discussion. It’s important to note that while this recording took place a few months back, the topics – especially those relevant to COVID 19 – remain timely. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu. And now, Ms. Lori Taylor...

Season 5, Ep. 4: Mr. Surpur, an incoming PhD Clinical Psychology student at Saybrook University, currently works for a yoga non-profit called Yoga Bharati as the Head of Research and Academic Development. He graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Biopsychology, B.S. with several honors. He is also an ERYT-200 certified yoga instructor, teaching yoga as well as training individuals to become yoga teachers themselves.

Key Links & Resources

Yoga Bharati: http://yogabharati.org/
Saybrook University: www.saybrook.edu
Saybrook's Clinical Psychology Program: https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/humanistic-clinical-psychology/

Season 5, Ep. 3 (Rebroadcast): Today’s episode is part of a new feature entitled “The Saybrook Experience” in which I connect with students, faculty, staff, and alumni about what it’s like to be part of our unique, powerful institution. I met several students and alumni each of whom brought unique insights from their time at Saybrook. I think you’ll find each of their stories extremely inspiring, highlighting the power of a Saybrook educational experience. To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu.

Students and Alumni Participating in this Episode

Merraf Abel (mabel@saybrook.edu)
Jannelle Means (www.jannellemeans.com)
Richard Oelberger (www.richardlistens.com)
Heather Pate (hpate@saybrook.edu)
Tracy Sisk (www.relationalpath.com & tsisk@saybrook.edu)

Season 5, Ep. 2 (Rebroadcast): In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Trent Nguyen. Trent is currently a department chair for our new Integrative Social Work department at Saybrook University, in which enrolled students can earn a PhD in Integrative Social Work. Ideal for currently MSWs and other licensed practitioners, the degree is also suitable for individuals seeking to deepen their research and practice in human services, social systems, and holistic approaches all with the goal of supporting better health outcomes.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu. For more information on the new PhD in Integrative Social Work, go to: https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/integrative-social-work/phd-integrative-social-work/

About Dr. Trent Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen holds a PhD from the University of Texas, an MA from Dallas Baptist University, an MA from Catholic Theological Union, and a BS from the University of Texas. Trent has experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of social work, psychology, and counseling. He is the editor of Domestic violence in Asian American communities and Many paths, one purpose: Career paths for social work and human services majors. Trent has published 30 research articles focusing on intimate partner abuse, Asian American youth identity development, and depression among the elderly population. He has served on 50 thesis and dissertation committees, with topics ranging from PTSD among war veterans to children in the foster care system.

Trent has utilized quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research methodologies in his own research, as well as guiding learners employing the same methodologies in their own dissertation and thesis studies. Trent has also co-published with learners over the years on topics ranging from depression among the elderly population to conducting groups with juvenile sex offenders. He is the founding editor of the journal titled, Family Violence & Ethnic Populations. Additionally, he is on the editorial boards of the Journal of Emotional Abuse and the Qualitative Report; he also serves as an editorial reviewer for the Journal of Asian Psychology, the Journal of Violence Against Women, and the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma. Prior to his present academic profession, Trent was in private practice working with court-ordered populations struggling with substance abuse, domestic violence, and other mental health issues.

S5, E1: Hey Everyone! Welcome back to the first episode of Season 5 of the Saybrook Insights Podcast, a proud production of Saybrook University. We’re an online, non-profit, regionally accredited university located in beautiful Pasadena, California. We’re celebrating our 50th anniversary this year and we’ve got much in store on this podcast over the coming months – stay tuned for some terrific guests who will lend their own insights on everything from business to higher education to major initiatives in the communities they serve. Big ideas, amazing people, tremendous insights.

In today’s episode from late April, organizational and leadership consultant Kelly Soifer stopped back in to speak with Carmen and me about her incredible work helping leaders and organizations achieve their best potential. Today, she reflects on the business of burnout, the reasons behind it, ways to address it, and other observations as to how to maximize organizational potential. She also talks about the challenges as we head out of the pandemic and back into the office. As with our first interview, Kelly brings clarity and practical approaches to issues that continue to vex all organizations. Despite the time of recording, so much of what Kelly discusses remains spot-on in the current national and local ethos.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu.

Join us June through December for Season 5 on Saybrook Insights. We have a number of incredible guests from faculty, alumni, students, staff, and community members on our upcoming episodes! We hope you'll join us each Monday and Friday.

To learn more about Saybrook University, go to www.saybrook.edu.

Today’s episode of Saybrook Insights features the second of several university trustee spotlights in which we dig in with Board members about their backgrounds, their work in the community, and a little exploration as to why they joined the Saybrook Board of Trustees. Carmen and I covered a great deal of ground with newly elected trustee Dr. Joanne Smikle who joined us in the Fall of 2020. Dr. Smikle has distinguished herself in the field of leadership and organizational excellence by developing mastery of both the theory and the practice of organizational development. She is a nationally recognized expert on leadership and is frequently called upon to share her knowledge at conferences and conventions. She is the author of numerous articles, books and recorded programs. Her tools are utilized by associations, government agencies, corporations and academia. Her clear style, her informative approach, and passion for learning comes out in ways that are truly inspiring!

Dr. Smikle's Website: http://smiklespeaks.com/index.html

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Carmen Bowen fills us in on the Saybrook-sponsored Mind-Body Wellness Fair occurring May 5-7, 2021. To sign up as a participant or a sponsor, go to: https://app.groupize.com/organizations/saybrook/events/saybrook-university-mind-body-and-mental-health-fair. To reach out for more information, email us at mindbodywellness@saybrook.edu

Today’s episode of Saybrook Insights features the beginning of several university trustee spotlights in which we dig in with Board members about their backgrounds, their work in the community, and a little exploration as to why they joined the Saybrook Board of Trustees. Carmen and I had a wonderful discussion with Angelina Salazar, a newly elected trustee who joined us in the Fall of 2020. She is the CEO of the Western Healthcare Alliance and is passionate about rural healthcare, healthcare access, and ensuring that as many people who need healthcare can get it. She’s a visionary leader with strong ties to Southern California and to her current home state of Colorado. As she notes, we have much work to do nationwide where healthcare is concerned generally; and specifically, our rural communities are just as in need of excellent healthcare delivery as are our urban and suburban centers. Angelina and her team of dedicated hospital executives and practitioners are in fact doing the work to expand and enhance rural healthcare across America today as evidenced by the WHA. Great ideas around innovation and opportunity abound in this episode! Enjoy!

Today’s episode of Saybrook Insights is a rebroadcast of our Women in Mental Health panel presentation hosted by the Divisions of Student Affairs and University Relations. We were pleased to have a candid discussion surrounding the challenges, stigmas, and potential solutions with these leaders who serve in different capacities across the mental healthcare landscape. Our facilitator is Saybrook faculty member, Dr. Walker Ladd and our panelists included Shayla Betts (LCSW), Dr. Kelly Serafini, Dr. Elizabeth Miller, and Saybrook’s new Dean of the College of Social Sciences, Dr. Charlotte Hamilton. Enjoy this robust discussion!

Learn more about Saybrook University by going to www.saybrook.edu.

Today, Carmen and I met with Erin Moran Wiley, CEO of the Willow Center located in Northwest Ohio. After a career in the fine arts, Erin transitioned mid-life to pursue a degree in clinical mental health counseling, eventually building up one of the largest private practices in the area. She talks about the importance of therapy, access, being entrepreneurial and how to build a business, and offers other terrific insights about how therapists can be part of the change in the communities they serve. Powerful perspectives from this inspiring therapist and business leader. To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu.

About the Willow Center: https://willowcenter.com/

About Erin: https://erinmoranwiley.com/about/

Erin Wiley, MA, LPCC, is a Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist and the founder of The Willow Center, a group family counseling practice in Toledo, Ohio. She leads a team of twenty five other therapists in their goal of meeting the counseling needs of the people and families of Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan. The clinical focus of her therapy work is marriage, family, parenting, and relationships. Her most recent areas of research include the management and regulation of big emotions, and the ways in which we all carry the pain of childhood trauma physically and emotionally.

Erin has served as a speaker for a variety of groups and organizations, and has taught undergraduate classes at Michigan State University, Davis College, and The University of Toledo, and graduate level courses in marriage & family counseling at Bowling Green State University. She serves as an on-air consultant for journalists that are seeking the point of view of a mental health professional for their stories at both WTVG 13, and WTOL 11 in Toledo, Ohio. Her thoughts on mental and emotional health have been published in Newsweek, Counseling Today, and on various sites online like BuzzFeed, Marketwatch and Elite Daily. She was a featured therapist on TLC’s reality show “Lost In Transition”.

In the “Best of Toledo” contests sponsored by Toledo City Paper, Erin was named “Best Therapist in Toledo” in the 2017, 2018, and in 2019 her practice was nominated and won “Best Counseling Practice” in Toledo. She hosted a podcast about improving mental & emotional health called The Erin Wiley Therapy Show, and has recently started a new podcast called “Manage Your SHIfT”. Personally, Erin has a passion for musical theatre, comedy, gardening, and aquariums. She has been happily married to her husband Michael for 24 years. They reside in Maumee, Ohio with their 2 teenage sons, and two Bichon dogs.

Today, Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine alumnus Isabel Nieto Alvarez joins me to discuss her work at Siemens as a Senior Key Expert Healthineer, her time at Saybrook University, and thoughts she has as to how we can innovate healthcare to make it more accessible and effective. She brings a unique international perspective given her work and upbringing with interesting ideas as to how we can begin reimagining integrative care for the 21st century. To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu.

Isabel's LinkedIN Profile Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-nieto-alvarez/

Today’s episode of Saybrook Insights is a rebroadcast of our Women in Leadership panel presentation hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and University Relations. We were pleased to have a candid discussion with these outstanding women leaders who serve across multiple industries. Our panelists included Dr. Rhondra Willis, Dr. Karla Sapp, Dr. April Taylor, Sara Kanig, Amy Evans, and Sally Bell. Enjoy this robust discussion!

Today’s episode of Saybrook Insights is a rebroadcast of the Celebrate the Essential Social Worker panel presentation brought to our community hosted by Dr. Trent Nguyen who interviewed three amazing guests including Dr. Stephen Brown, adjunct faculty in the ISW program at Saybrook; Dr. Elaine Parker-Gills, Chair of the Ladera Education Institute; and MSW Fatima Velasquez, from Alliance Human Services, Inc. Enjoy this robust discussion! Thanks to Carmen Bowen for her work in pulling this panel together and bringing attention to the field of social work! Enjoy!

Learn more about the Integrative Social Work department at www.saybrook.edu.

Carmen tells us all about Saybrook U's first annual Film, Book, and Poetry Festival beginning July 19 through the 24, 2021, as part of our 50th Anniversary celebration. To register or sign up to submit an entry, go to https://app.groupize.com/e/saybrook-university-film-book-and-poetry-festival. To reach out with questions, email at SayFBPfest@Saybrook.edu

Carmen Bowen fills us in on the Saybrook-sponsored Mind-Body Wellness Fair occurring May 5-7, 2021. To sign up as a participant or a sponsor, go to: https://app.groupize.com/organizations/saybrook/events/saybrook-university-mind-body-and-mental-health-fair. To reach out for more information, email us at mindbodywellness@saybrook.edu

Ep. 10, Season 4: Today, organizational and leadership consultant Kelly Soifer stopped by to speak with Carmen and I about her incredible work helping leaders and organizations achieve their best potential. She offers several really important insights about what it takes to lead, how organizations need to think about leadership, and the importance of identifying one’s strengths to maximize effectiveness at home, at work and beyond. She’s down to earth, clear-headed, and offers insights that make you go “now if I would have only thought of that 10 years ago!” I think you’ll enjoy listening to Kelly as much as we enjoyed recording the episode.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu.

Kelly Soifer's Bio (Visit Kelly's website at www.ksleadershipdevelop.me

Hi, I'm Kelly Soifer (pronounce it like "Surfer" with a Brooklyn accent!) I come to you with with 35 years of experience in leadership and management development. I have ongoing expertise with college students & Millennials, churches, non-profits, academic institutions, business & intercultural contexts. I'm an active practitioner and coach in Strengths Finder (Activator, Strategic, Maximizer, Individualization, Input are my top five) & Covey's 7 Habits. I also enjoy fostering team building & collaboration and setting up staff training & mentoring. As for a quick biography, I graduated from UCSB in 1979 with a degree in English literature. I am also conversationally bilingual. After working for a year in research and development in the private sector, I came on staff with Young Life, a nonprofit that works with teenagers. I became the regional director and supervised staff and programs from San Luis Obispo down to Ventura. (1984-1994). After that, I worked with a church from 1994 through 2009. I started several community outreach programs during that time, especially working with underserved populations (homeless, Latino children, Central American families).

Since 2009, I have worked in a variety of contexts, especially in higher education. My main focus has been on internships and leadership development of young adults. I have had over 70 interns and have forged new programs in Southern California, Washington state, and Southern Illinois. I have also been an adjunct faculty member at Westmont College during that entire time. I'm also now currently actively advising TCS Ed System in their leadership development around the country. Bottom line, I love helping organizations, whether they are start-ups, academic institutions, family businesses, non-profits or larger companies, figure out how to develop and maintain pervasive culture that lives among their employees. I like the messy "people" stuff that exists in every entity, large and small. I have always worked with people, and enjoy partnering with leadership and managers to strengthen the soft skills needed to get stuff done, collaborate well, manage interpersonal dynamics, and connect with clients, boards, and investors. Other than that: I've lived in Santa Barbara for 40 years (yessss!!), I drive a scooter or ride a bike instead of a car, and I blog a bit a www.ksleadershipdevelop.me. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Ep. 9: Today, Carmen and I had an amazing discussion with Saybrook Clinical Psychology faculty member, Dr. Kelly Serafini. Our discussion covered a lot ground including Dr. Serafini’s views on what humanistic psychology entails to a really interesting overview of the current work she and others are doing in addiction counseling and therapy. Dr. Serafini will no doubt be back to cover these important topics as they remain front of mind in the American healthcare landscape. She taught us a lot and what I came away with is that there is much to be hopeful about in the work being done from both a therapeutic and research perspective.

Ep. 8: Today, Carmen and I were pleased to bring Dr. Devin Byrd, our Saybrook University Vice President of Academic Affairs, to Saybrook Insights. We cover his background, what brought him to Saybrook, his vision for the future of our academic programs, and the future of higher education. In just two years, Dr. Byrd has helped to further transform the university and academics, a testament to his outstanding leadership, integrity, and dedication to the purposes of higher education. Truly an honor!

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu.

Ep. 7: Today, Carmen brought our dedicated Alumni Council leaders Drs. Arielle Dance and Jeremiah Pearcey back to discuss the recent online event they led titled From the Mouths of Babes in which kids provided their reflections of experiences during the pandemic. We listened to clips, after which Dr. Dance and Dr. Pearcey reflected on some of the most poignant and funny moments. What came through is this: that our kids’ experiences are an important part of our understanding the entirety of the human experience. We remain grateful to these young people and their parents for spending with us in conversation.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu.

Watch From the Mouths of Babes by going here.

Episode 6: Today, my able co-host Carmen Bowen and I caught up with Dr. Eric Willmarth – Saybrook faculty member and department chair of the Applied Psychophysiology program and hypnosis expert. Eric spent considerable time helping Carmen and I learn exactly what hypnosis is and isn’t; how it can be implemented as a supportive technique across multiple therapeutic disciplines, and even gave us a terrific mini-history lesson on hypnosis. Eric really brings home the idea that hypnosis can be lifechanging…Carmen even committed to getting hypnotized at the next in-person residential experience – so stay tuned!

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu.

Eric Willmarth Background

In addition to serving on faculty at Saybrook University, Dr. Willmarth currently is President of APA's Society for Psychological Hypnosis (Div. 30) as well as President of the Michigan Society for Clinical Hypnosis; past-president of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis and the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis; and President of Michigan Behavioral Consultants https://michiganbehavioral.com/ Hypnosis website, www.hypnosiscentral.com

Episode 5: Today, Carmen and I had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Dennis Rebelo – Saybrook alumnus and author of the new book Story Like You Mean It. We covered a lot of ground from his time at Saybrook to the inspirational thinking that led to his creating what we believe to be a groundbreaking publication inspiring people the world over to develop the story of who they are with the goal of unlocking their full human potential. Quite humanistic if I do say so myself.

Dr. Rebelo's Biography (https://www.drdennisrebelo.com/)

Dr. Dennis Rebelo is a professor, speaker, and career coach. He is the creator of the Peak Storytelling model, his research-based method for crafting the narrative of who you are and what drives you and why, utilized by former professional athletes turned nonprofit leaders as well as entrepreneurs, CEOs, guidance professionals, and advisers throughout the world.

Dr. Rebelo, former president of Alex and Ani University and co-founder of the Sports Mind Institute, recently received the 2020 Thomas J. Carroll Award for Teaching Excellence at Roger Williams University. He currently resides in Rhode Island.

Interested in booking Dennis for speaking engagements? Reach out here.

Description: In this guided session, Dr Julie Cerrato introduces us to Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to improve inner awareness. This version varies from classic EFT, following principles of acupressure and pranayama.

Learn more about our programs at www.saybrook.edu.

Episode 4: Dorothy Stringer has been a UCNH Chamber Member since 2013 and Chamber CEO since 2016. Additionally, she served as COO, Operation Smiles Uplifting Military (OSUM) from 2013-2016 and producer of the Best Deals TV Show from 2009-2012. In addition to her regular duties, she is a singer, songwriter, entertainer, inspirational speaker, and host of UCNH's Chamber Chat Pod Cast.

UCNH Website: https://noho.org/

Episode 3: Today, as part of our 50th anniversary kick-off, I am thrilled to release my interview back in December with Saybrook’s first leader and co-founder, Dr. Eleanor Criswell. She is a powerhouse of ideas and transformational change, still going strong in the areas of mind-body therapies and humanistic practice. She talks about the early days of humanistic psychology along with Saybrook’s first iteration – the Humanistic Psychology Institute. I have every confidence you’ll find this episode engaging on multiple levels.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu.

Dr. Criswell's Biography (Website: https://equinehannasomatics.org/eleanor-criswell)
Eleanor Criswell, EdD, C-IAYT, is emeritus professor of psychology Sonoma State University, where she taught for nearly 40 years. She has a Masters in Counseling and Guidance (University of Kentucky, 1961) and a doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Florida (1968). She is founding director of the Humanistic Psychology Institute (1970) (now Saybrook University, Oakland). Director of the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training, she has written Biofeedback and Somatics: Toward personal Evolution, How Yoga Works: An Introduction to Somatic Yoga, and edited Cram’s Introduction to Surface Electromyography. She is one of the pioneers in the field of biofeedback, yoga education in the United States, and somatics. She served as president of the Association for Humanistic Psychology (1976), Division 32 (1999-2000), and the International Association for Yoga Therapists (2010-2013). She founded Freeperson Press in 1975 to publish books relevant to the field of humanistic psychology. She is a California licensed psychologist and practices humanistic psychotherapy. She is originator of Somatic Yoga, Equine Hanna Somatics®, and Canine Hanna Somatics®. She conducts trainings in Hanna Somatic Education. In the past 59 years she has worked with thousands of students and clients, women and men—all from a humanistic orientation. She is the first recipient of the Eleanor Criswell Hanna Award for Outstanding Contributions to Women in Humanistic Psychology given by Division 32—the Society of Humanistic Psychology, American Psychological Association.

Today's episode features Part 2 of 2 of our Global Voices for Change: Policing, Communities, and the Common Good Conference. As a reminder, Saybrook University hosted this conference in the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Ahmed Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, bringing together community members, policing agencies, and universities from around the world to spend time in dialog that will lead to action that promotes humanistic policing practices toward stronger community engagement and reforms that lead to greater racial & social justice both here in the United States and across the globe. Our segment today features the final three panel discussions including: the first focusing on police officers’ experiences in the field; the second on humanistic policing, and the last is centered on moving from dialog to action. We’ll include links and other vital information in the show notes.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu.

And now our second episode featuring the remaining powerful sessions from the Global Voices for Change Conference. Thank you.

Resource Page: www.globalvoicesforchange.org
Global Voices for Change Conference Session Panelists/Moderators
- SESSION III: Community Voices: Experiences of Police in the Field ~ Moderator: Dr. Ginger Charles
  - Panelists
    - Jenny Donaldson: (ret. Police) Consultant Speedwellblue
    - Jami Resch: Division Chief, Portland, OR Police Department
    - Mike Richmond: Chief Advisor / Assistant Director, Strategic Foresight, Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA)
    - Rick Muir: Director, UK Police Foundation
- SESSION IV: Humanistic Policing: Innovations from Around the World ~ Moderators: Dr. Jonathan Smith and Dr. Ginger Charles
  - Panelists
    - Martin Hewitt: Chair of the UK National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC)
      - Focus: The work being done by the NPCC in engaging minority communities
    - Michael Baldwin & Chief of Modesto Police Department, Brandon Gillespie
      - Focus: Cultural Engagement & Community engagement: Coaching series
    - Division Chief Jami Resch: Portland, Oregon Police Department
      - Focus: Debriefing officers engaging protesters. 50 days of engagement
    - Chief Constable Andy Rhodes: Lancashire Police in England; Founder, Oscar Kilo
      - Focus: Vulnerability of police officers and staff and the work Oscar Kilo Well-Being Initiative is doing to support them.
    - Kudakwashe Chirambwi: Police Consultant, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
      - Focus: Changes in the policing of indigenous groups in Zimbabwe during the pandemic.
    - Emada Tingirides: Deputy Chief Los Angeles Police Department.
      - Focus: Community Safety Partnership Bureau of the LAPD. Joined by Mr. Joel Lopez.
- SESSION V and Closing Remarks: From Dialog to Action & Gamal Turawa – Key Next Steps ~ Moderators & Panelists o Dr. Ginger Charles and Dr. Jonathan Smith
  - Focus: Building the Virtual Multimedia Reader, Research Group & Social Media

Welcome back to this next season of our Saybrook Insights Podcast, a proud production of Saybrook University. My name is Nathan Long, President of the university and host of this podcast. Saybrook is an online, non-profit, regionally accredited university located in Pasadena, California. I want to point out that we’re celebrating our 50th year this year and we couldn’t be prouder of the amazing students, faculty and alumni that have contributed to our great successes these many decades. This podcast along with the many events planned this year are in honor of this amazing community! We hope you’ll find them as satisfying to listen to as we’ve found creating and producing them.

Episode Overview: Today’s segment features the first two panel discussions from the conference including UN experts and community members speaking about their experiences of being policed. Future segments will feature policing agencies and organizations discussing their experiences and work in the field. You can find links to the items discussed in the show notes.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at saybrook.edu.

And now our first episode featuring UN experts talking about racial justice and policing initiatives followed by community members who discuss their experiences of being policed.

Resource Page: www.globalvoicesforchange.org
Global Voices Conference Program Session Information (Sessions 1-2)
- SESSION I: Keynote Panel Discussion with United Nations Experts
  - Anna Giudice, Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Officer Justice Section | Division for Operations United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  - Verene A. Shepherd (Prof), Honorary Fellow, Jesus College, Cambridge University Vice Chair, UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Host, Talking History, Nationwide 90 FM, Jamaica Director, Centre for Reparation Research The University of The West Indies
- SESSION II: Community Voices: Experiences of Being Policed
  - Moderator: Dr. Ashley Frayling
    - Michael Baldwin: CEO Michael Baldwin Consultant
    - The Waltham Forest Streetbase: Jane Brueseke & Katy Thompson
    - David Gonzalez: Brandman University: Associate Professor of Public Administration & Organizational Leadership
    - O’Dell Johnson: Saybrook University & Pacific Oaks College: Faculty Member & Community Activist.

Season 3, Episode 8: WELCOME to UnBound: the Saybrook Insights Podcast, a proud production of Saybrook University. We’re an online, non-profit, regionally accredited university headquartered in beautiful Pasadena California. Celebrating 50 years this coming year, our humanistic approach to online education has resulted in thousands of alumni the world over advancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Francinne Lawrence, a Saybrook alumna and integrative health practitioner. Currently in private practice, she is also a licensed clinical social worker, ordained clergywoman, having also established a long-running integrative clinical support program for cancer patients in her home state of Louisiana. Our conversation spanned several topics including discussion of our new integrative social work PhD, her work supporting cancer patients in their journeys, and the importance of holistic health supporting the overall health and well-being of our society.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu.

Season 3, Episode 7: Welcome to UnBound: The Saybrook Insights Podcast, a proud production of Saybrook University. Saybrook is an online, non-profit, regionally accredited university headquartered in beautiful Pasadena California. Celebrating 50 years this coming year, our humanistic approach to online education has resulted in thousands of alumni the world over advancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

My name is Nathan Long, University President and host of this podcast.

Today’s episode features Ms. Julie Konrad, an integrative healthcare ayurvedic practitioner and entrepreneur based out of Cleveland, OH. While Julie is not enrolled at Saybrook, our long-standing twenty year friendship coupled with her success in the Midwest advancing the health and well-being is inspirational, serving as a beacon for all of our students and alumni looking to make a difference in a field ripe with opportunities. My guess is that you’ll learn a few real-world applications from this outstanding human being.

To learn more about our programs, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu...

Visit Julie's Website: Cleveland Ayurveda

Visit Julie and Dr. Dan Ratner's YouTube Channel "Crushing Doubt: (87) Crushing Doubt - YouTube"

About Julie: Julie Konrad is a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor through the Himalayan Institute and a veteran yoga instructor. Through sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda she is able to help individuals set solid sleep, self-care, diet, meditation and exercise routines that strengthen the body, mind and spirit and allow the body’s own natural healing mechanisms to work. Julie has been a speaker at the Rheumatology Nurses Society, The Cleveland Clinic, Rotary Clubs and schools. She has taught yoga with The Cleveland Indians, The Lake Erie Captains, Case Western Reserve Medical School and she has been the resident yoga instructor for The Cleveland Racquet Club for over a decade. You can find Julie co-hosting Crushing Doubt a new show on healing chronic pain with Dr. Dan Ratner every Thursday on Youtube.

Season 3, Episode 5: Welcome to UnBound: The Saybrook Insights Podcast, a proud production of Saybrook University. Saybrook is an online, non-profit, regionally accredited university headquartered in beautiful Pasadena California. Celebrating 50 years this coming year, our humanistic approach to online education has resulted in thousands of alumni the world over advancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Today’s episode features Rivers Fleming, a psychology PhD student. Rivers is part of a series on Saybrook Insights featuring current students and alumni in which we catch up on what they’re researching and doing in their communities. If you’re interested in being featured, please contact me via email at nlong@saybrook.edu.

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Background: Rivers Fleming (pronouns: they/them/theirs) is a PhD candidate at Saybrook University and a contemplative psychotherapist residing in Portland, Oregon. For their dissertation they are completing a descriptive phenomenological study designed to investigate the spiritual experiences of queer Buddhist practitioners. Rivers hopes their research will contribute to efforts at helping other queer folks heal the wounds of oppression and tap into their innate goodness and wisdom as they find their way towards posttraumatic growth.

Description: In this guided meditation, Dr Marilyn Crosby, Saybrook MBM alumna guides us to follow our breath and attention to make connection with our inner joy.

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Season 3, Episode 4: In this practice Dr Cliff Smyth leads you through a process, from the Sounder Sleep System, which uses guided natural breathing, coordinated with gentle, inhibitory pressing of the thumb into the opposite palm to promote a deep calming.

Season 3, Episode 3: The Saybrook Insights Podcast, a proud production of Saybrook University. Saybrook is an online, non-profit, regionally accredited university headquartered in beautiful Pasadena California. Celebrating 50 years this coming year, our humanistic approach to online education has resulted in thousands of alumni the world over advancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

My name is Nathan Long, University President and host of this podcast.

Today’s episode features Mr. Shawn Ellis, a psychology PhD student. Shawn is part of a series on Saybrook Insights featuring current students and alumni in which we catch up on what they’re researching and doing in their communities. If you’re interested in being featured, please contact me via email at nlong@saybrook.edu.

To learn more about our programs, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu...

Season 3, Episode 2: Dr. Dorianne Cotter-Lockard guides us in mindful process of breathing and relaxation which expands to a visualization of becoming a pebble at the bottom of a gentle stream.

WELCOME to Season 3 (Episode 1) of UnBound: The Saybrook Insights Podcast, a proud production of Saybrook University. Saybrook is an online, non-profit, regionally accredited university headquartered in beautiful Pasadena California. Celebrating 50 years this coming year, our humanistic approach to online education has resulted in thousands of alumni the world over advancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

My name is Nathan Long, University President and host of this podcast.

Today’s episode features Dr. Jennifer Preston, Department Chair for our MA Counseling and PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision programs. She re-introduces us to our counseling programs offering insights into the power of the field and impact individuals who graduate from our humanistic counseling program can have on individuals and communities. Plus she gives some keen insights into the application process and best practices when considering a counseling program.

To learn more about our programs, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu...

Season 2, Episode 54: Dr Selene Kumin Vega leads a gentle movement exploration of expansion into the space around us and release and contraction into ourselves, finding the places along that continuum that nurture, refresh, invite, soothe, and energize us as we bring presence to ourselves and the world around us.

Season 2, Episode 53: This meditation led by Dr Kanishtha Agarwal, Saybrook alum, focuses on igniting the inner light of gratitude. Creating such a grand attitude of gratitude can bring about a positive change in the self. This can then generate a powerful atmosphere for global healing to happen naturally and spontaneously.

Season 2, Episode 52: Dr Donna Rockwell leads us to explore primordial Self-confidence: When we have a clear mind, we are able to tap into our natural, primordial self-confidence. Pulling back the veil of discursive mind, we become more comfortable in our own presence. Mindfulness awareness meditation acts as a clearing force so that we can access the valuable, self-arising gift of primordial self-confidence.

Season 2, Episode 51: MBM doctoral student Casey Applegate-Aguilar guides us in this meditation. She leads us to focus on relaxation in the midst of change through a gentle opening of the sacral chakra. This meditation supports awareness of our emotions, our bodies which hold these emotions, and opportunities for re-creation that can guide us in making choices that are in alignment with our higher selves.

Season 2, Episode 50: Dr. Donald Moss will lead the morning's meditation in an imagery exercise to access experiences of everyday transcendence.

Season 2, Episode 49: Doctoral student Jenny DeDecker leads us in this mindful compassion session to allow a sense of gratitude to come forward as you build awareness of the interconnectedness of life.

Season 2, Episode 48: Dr Cliff Smyth leads you a standing meditation practice. The skeleton serves as a focus of attention and appreciation for the capacities of the body for comfort, balance, and support. He draws on the Feldenkrais Method of somatic education for this practice.

Season 2, Episode 47: We spend a great deal of time covering over the soft spot in our heart, the tender place, to protect our vulnerability. In this mindful awareness meditation practice, Dr Donna Rockwell leads us to cultivate bravery and show mindfulness as revealing the true strength of our tender heart.

Season 2, Episode 46: Dr Valerie Worthington leads us with words invoking the experience of rest to create space for a moment of rest and restoration.

Season 2, Episode 45: There is so much going on in the world and this can sometimes feel overwhelming. Dr. Sims leads a guided meditation to step out of the mind and into the body to give you the space you need to respond skillfully to things that are beyond our control.

Season 2, Episode 44: Referencing the body as a source of healing, Dr. Luann Fortune leads a guided body scan imagery to invoke self-soothing for restless times.

Season 2, Episode 43: Dr Elena Gillespie leads us in this guided imagery. In these tumultuous times, it’s important to remember who we are, and that our intention makes it so.

Season 2, Episode 42: Today’s episode features Drs. Mary Kay Chess and Tom Hayashi discussing the incredible two new degree programs added to our roster of outstanding degrees: the Sustainable Social Impact MBA and Doctor of Business Administration programs. Our world, our communities, our businesses and non-profits can benefit from the inspired curriculum and outcomes these two programs offer, especially with their approach to humanistic business leadership, deep collaboration and the quadruple bottom line (people, planet, purpose, and profits). Applications for our new MBA now being accepted for January 2021…visit us online at www.saybrook.edu. And now, Drs. Mary Kay Chess and Tom Hayashi…

Apply now for the Saybrook MBA to join our January 4, 2021, cohort: https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/leadership-and-management/master-of-business-administration-sustainable-social-impact/

Season 2, Ep. 43: In this mindful moment, Dr. Gina Belton invites the generosity of Indigenous wisdom together with the steady practice of Elder Ruth King who reminds us that our body and breath are only ever in the present moment and that to be present to the body is to be present to the intimacy of life and being alive.

Season 2, Ep. 41: This meditation, a Raja Yoga Meditation Spiritual Perspective, led by Dr Kanishtha Agarwal, Saybrook alumna, is based on the most ancient form of yoga. It focuses on connecting with our inner light, the Supreme Light and the light that exists within each human being on this planet...in that order. Through the awareness of the self as a wise King (Raja), the secret of the harmonious and happy inner kingdom can be unveiled as the soul is reminded of its sovereignty.

Season 2, Episode 41: Today’s episode features a May 25th interview featuring three outstanding psychologists/scholars/practitioners in expressive arts and creativity studies: Drs. Terri Goslin-Jones, Wendy Phillips, and Janet Rasmussen. Terri and team provided a unique set of insights about creativity studies, the role and history of expressive arts as therapeutic intervention, and the power of expressive arts as a vital component of humanistic psychology. We’re planning on having these three amazing individuals back on for an extended time, but for now, we’ll whet your expressive arts therapy and creativity appetite with this interview!

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu. And now, Drs. Goslin-Jones, Phillips, and Rasmussen…

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Interviewee Biographies

Terri Goslin-Jones, PhD (Website: https://terrigoslin-jones.com/): As an educator, my reason for teaching is to support life-long learners who are on a personal quest to create change in their lives and in their part of the world. Creativity is at the heart of my work. I believe that every person has a creative, unique spirit, and that creative energy is a vehicle for growth.

In my private practice as a workplace psychologist, I work with individuals and groups. My business mission is to Discover the Wonder of People at Work™. I have found that work becomes more meaningful when creativity is nurtured in the workplace through the expression of a person’s unique gifts, talents, and perspectives.

I teach courses in Arts-based Inquiry, Coaching, Creativity, Expressive Arts, Leadership, Humanistic Psychology, and Professional Development at Saybrook University. I am a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant/Educator (REACE) and serve as an International Expressive Arts Therapy Association board member.

Wendy Phillips, PhD (Website: http://www.diasporacitizen.com/): Dr. Wendy Phillips is a psychologist, researcher, practicing visual artist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT), and a Registered Expressive Arts Consultant Educator (REACE) by the standards of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA). She is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Expressive Arts Therapy Association, serving as a Co-chair of the REAT Professional Standards Committee.

Wendy founded El Collectivo Macondo, an Expressive Arts Training Institute based in Mexico. She is a member by invitation, based on portfolio review, of SoHo Photo Collective in NYC.

Janet Rasmussen, PhD (Website: http://drjanetrasmussen.com/index.html): I deeply believe that clients already possess answers within themselves and that my role is to support them in the process of discovering their contentment. I am here to guide you in uncovering suppressed or dormant parts of yourself so that you can live with more presence, ease, confidence, and joy.

My ideal client is anyone interested in pursuing a path of spiritual growth or taking a deeper look at their life beyond the day-to-day. They are driven to take responsibility for their life and desire a deeper awareness of themselves. I believe that personal, emotional, relational, and spiritual growth are all interconnected.

Season 2, Episode 40: In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Trent Nguyen. Trent is currently a department chair for our new Integrative Social Work department at Saybrook University, in which enrolled students can earn a PhD in Integrative Social Work. Ideal for currently MSWs and other licensed practitioners, the degree is also suitable for individuals seeking to deepen their research and practice in human services, social systems, and holistic approaches all with the goal of supporting better health outcomes.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu. For more information on the new PhD in Integrative Social Work, go to: https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/integrative-social-work/phd-integrative-social-work/

About Dr. Trent Nguyen

Dr. Nguyen holds a PhD from the University of Texas, an MA from Dallas Baptist University, an MA from Catholic Theological Union, and a BS from the University of Texas. Trent has experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of social work, psychology, and counseling. He is the editor of Domestic violence in Asian American communities and Many paths, one purpose: Career paths for social work and human services majors. Trent has published 30 research articles focusing on intimate partner abuse, Asian American youth identity development, and depression among the elderly population. He has served on 50 thesis and dissertation committees, with topics ranging from PTSD among war veterans to children in the foster care system.

Trent has utilized quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research methodologies in his own research, as well as guiding learners employing the same methodologies in their own dissertation and thesis studies. Trent has also co-published with learners over the years on topics ranging from depression among the elderly population to conducting groups with juvenile sex offenders. He is the founding editor of the journal titled, Family Violence & Ethnic Populations. Additionally, he is on the editorial boards of the Journal of Emotional Abuse and the Qualitative Report; he also serves as an editorial reviewer for the Journal of Asian Psychology, the Journal of Violence Against Women, and the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma. Prior to his present academic profession, Trent was in private practice working with court-ordered populations struggling with substance abuse, domestic violence, and other mental health issues.

Season 2, Episode 39: A National Vision for the American Psychological Association...

In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Kirk Schneider, author of The Polarized Mind and current candidate for President of the American Psychological Association. Our talk today is particularly timely given the current national ethos as well as Dr. Schneider’s candidacy for president of the APA (voting closes on October 29 which is this week). To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu.

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Kirk is a licensed psychologist and leading spokesperson for contemporary existential-humanistic psychology. His experience and contributions are extensive: Kirk is a cofounder and current president of the Existential-Humanistic Institute (an award-winning psychotherapy training center), Council Member for the American Psychological Association (APA), past president (2015-2016) of the Society for Humanistic Psychology (Division 32) of the APA, recent past editor of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology (2005-2012), a trained moderator for the conflict mediation group Braver Angels, and an adjunct faculty member at Saybrook University and Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Schneider is also an Honorary Member of the Society for Existential Analysis and the East European Association for Existential Therapy. He received the Rollo May Award for “outstanding and independent contributions” to the field of humanistic psychology from the Society for Humanistic Psychology, APA and is a Fellow of Divisions of the APA (32, 42, 12, 29, and 24). His work on existential-integrative psychotherapy has been featured in a special issue of the Journal of Psychotherapy Integration (March, 2016) and is the inspiration for the psychotherapy training program of the Living Institute, Toronto, Canada. Dr. Schneider has published over 200 articles, interviews and chapters and has authored or edited 13 books.

Season 2, Ep. 37: In this mindful moment, Dr. Gina Belton invites the generosity of Indigenous wisdom together with heart-full practices of Tara Brach who reminds us that coming home to the body is Gateway to Presence. When we are able to awaken to the life in our body, we can relax and say yes to the spaciousness of our moment to moment experience, gently turning toward the gateway of the present moment.

Season 2, Ep. 37: Dr. Selene Kumin Vega leads us through a practice from George Leonard and Michael Murphy's Integral Transformative Practice (ITP) designed to begin the ITP movement practice, but useful as a reconnection to ourselves, our surroundings, and our intentions.

Season 2, Ep. 36: In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sonya Kay Blake, CEO of The Valley Economic Alliance based in Sherman Oaks, California. In this capacity, she is a leading catalyst facilitating economic development in the San Fernando Valley, a vital and burgeoning region of the City of Los Angeles comprising 5 cities, 1.9 million residents and 64,000 businesses. The Alliance’s activities include promoting business vitality, efficient mobility, workforce development, affordable housing, and other aspects of establishing and maintaining livable, sustainable, and equitable communities. TVEA and Saybrook share very similar goals including creating and supporting a more sustainable world.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu. And now, Sonya Kay Blake.

About The Valley Economic Alliance: The Valley Economic Alliance (TVEA) exists to help your business thrive regardless of economic ups and downs. It also works to enhance the quality of life for all who live and work in the Valley.

We do this by offering our Investor-Partners direct access to local business and government leaders, and through many business assistance services you can access as a Partner. As the Valley’s premier and most influential economic development organization, the Alliance pulls together all the hard-to-find resources you need to help you and your company succeed and grow. Our success is measured by your success.

The Valley Economic Alliance is a private, non-profit economic development and marketing corporation that serves businesses in the five-city region of Calabasas, Burbank, Glendale, Los Angeles and San Fernando. Our purpose is to directly connect your business to the most valuable resources and influential leaders of the San Fernando Valley. We’re always here for you—if it’s important to you, it’s important to us.

Season 2, Episode 35: Dean Donald Moss guides attendees in an imagery exercise, discusses the ancient roots of imagery and vision practices, and supports the current applications in healthcare.

Season 2, Ep. 34: In this time of intense pressure from all spheres of influence, it can be helpful to create space where we can. In this guided meditation, MBM doctoral student Jenny DeDecker uses the body and the breath to dive into our own microcosm of experience, allowing even a minute opening to feel as expansive as the universe.

Season 2, Episode 33: Dr. Dorianne Cotter-Lockard guides us in circular breathing with no beginning and no end.

Season 2, Episode 32: Dr. Valerie Worthington guides us through a meditation that invites us to find positions and paces hat are most comfortable to us individually to find inner stillness.

Season 2, Episode 31: In this guided exercise, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us to first focus our awareness on the space outside our body and then shift our awareness to the inside of our body to notice internally felt senses and perceptions.

Season 2, Episode 30: MBM doctoral student Casey Applegate-Aguilar guides us in this meditation. She leads us in an experimental imaginative practice focused on offering attention to the biofield and utilizing the power of the mind to regulate and soothe. This meditation reminds us to cultivate awareness of ways we become energetically drained and the importance of taking some time to replenish.

Season 2, Episode 29: In this practice Dr Cliff Smyth leads you through a practice of awareness of hearing sounds from the world, the body, and the mind, and invites you to find ways to quieten the listening, so as to gather oneself to be ready to listen again.

Season 2, Episode 28: MBM doctoral student Sophie Archibald guides us to follow our breath through body and mind. Her prompts of evocative words let us conjure up images of restoration and growth.

Season 2, Episode 27: As we head into election season, I felt spotlighting a candidate or two at the local level might be of interest given the importance of local individuals making an investment in public service. I had the honor of speaking with Marilyn Koziatek for this episode. She is a candidate for the Los Angeles Unified School Board. In addition to her work with the Valley Industry Commerce Association (known as VICA), and her career in the k-12 school system, her dedication to advancing positive social change through public service is an inspiration!

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu. And now, Marilyn Koziatek...

Marilyn Koziatek Bio: Marilyn Koziatek earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and a master's degree from Johns Hopkins University. Her professional experience includes working as a programs director at Granada Hills Charter High School. Koziatek has served as chair of the Education Committee with the Valley Industry Commerce Association and as a member of the Education Advisory Committee for the 38th California Assembly. Marilyn’s mom and dad were both the first in their families to attend college. Her mother's parents had no more than an 8th grade education working on a ranch in Oklahoma. Their experience taught Marilyn that the key to a bright future is public education. They also had a deep belief in serving others and speaking up against injustice. When Marilyn was a child, her family travelled the world on humanitarian missions, building school houses, and opening prenatal clinics in small villages in Africa, Pakistan, and Nepal. During that time, Marilyn survived typhoid, and her family was evacuated from Sierra Leone in the middle of a civil war. Marilyn’s father served in the U.S. Army, and now works at the LA County Department of Child and Family Services. Her mom is a retired caregiver for children and seniors. Public service is a family tradition.

Website: https://www.marilynforvalleyschools.com/

Season 2, Episode 26: Dr. Shannon Sims leads us to acknowledge our continually changing world, internally and externally.

Season 2, Episode 25: In this mindful moment, Dr. Gina Belton shares the wisdom of Jack Kornfield and her Indigenous Elders, with an invitation to explore a simple intention: “No matter what the hurt within us, we can seek to be reconciled.”

Season 2, Episode 24: Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine doctoral student and mindfulness teacher Jenny Dedecker leads us in a meditation to explore embodied intention, guiding us to deeper awareness in ead, heart, and hara.

Season 2, Episode 23: Saybrook's Dean of the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr Don Moss, leads us through a meditation on breath: Breath is spirit. Breath is central. Breath is body-mind. Breath is inner and outer. Breath is transformative.

Season 2, Episode 22: In this meditation, Dr Kanishtha Agarwal offers an antidote to global suffering. She uses the ABC formula to generate the energy of Karuna (Sanskrit word, which means compassion) which resides within and then share this positive and powerful energy with our global family.

Season 2, Episode 21: Mind-Body Medicine doctoral student Sophie Archibald leads us through a deeply reflective meditation, focusing on our breath to connect with ourselves and extending compassion out to others.

Season 2, Episode 20: Dr Shannon Sims leads us to recognizing our creativity and giving it the freedom to grow.

Season 2, Episode 19: MBM doctoral student Leneé Braxton guides participants along a peaceful journey while recalling joyful places in the midst of busy days and challenging times in our world.

Season 2, Episode 17: The anniversary of the September 11th attacks, coupled with our current global traumas, can serve as an opportunity for deepened connections within our community of heart-focused scholars. Join Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye for a reunion of breath, mindful reflection, and a sacred pause for inner, outer, and peace.

Season 2, Episode 16: Our wounds, and our healing, begin with the heart. Join Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye for a short mind, body, spirit meditation on accessing the wisdom of this vital organ. This mindful moment is appropriate for all of us who desire inner, and outer, peace.

Season 2, Episode 15: In this practice Dr Cliff Smyth leads you though an image of breath drawing on the powers of the earth and sky to find a sense of spaciousness in the body – a sense of space that may allow you to hold difficulties, and find greater balance and peace.

Season 2, Episode 14: Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine doctoral student Casey Applegate-Aguilar guides us in this meditation. She leads us to focus on reigniting the flame of one’s personal power through activation of the solar plexus energy center, which is associated with self-identity, self-belief, self-worth, and self-trust. This meditation reminds us to take time to cultivate the connection with our true selves so that each step we take within the world is made with confidence.

Season 2, Episode 13: Fear of the unknown tends to bring out the worst in us. In this guided meditation Dr. Renee Rolle-Whatley leads us to experience: How can we Liberate our Judgmental Perspectives and live more in the present?

Season 2, Episode 12: The path of yoga is an inward journey towards realisation of one’s true nature. In this guided Panchakosha meditation, Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine PhD alum Dr Anjali Talcherkar takes us on this journey by gently taking our attention to the five sheaths of our existence: the environment, the physical body, the mind and realm of thoughts, emotions and realm of intuition and the blissful body which is our true nature.

Season 2, Episode 11

Description: In this guided meditation, Mind-Body Medicine doctoral student Sophie Archibald invites us to follow our breath and direct our awareness to meet the present moment. In this practice, we can find treasures offered by the gift of being present.

Season 2, Episode 10

Description: Dr. Ramona Rolle-Berg leads us in a guided meditation to explore: In this time of high stress, what can we do to ease discomfort with what we don’t know? How do we Befriend Uncertainty?

Season 2, Episode 9

Description: In this mindfulness moment, Dr Gina Belton braids together Indigenous wisdom with heart-full guidance from Jack Kornfield, Radhule Weininger and the reflective practice of the four chambered heart developed by Indigenous scholar Dr.Angeles Arrien, who reminds us that “the power of course correcting the past and co-creating our future is the work of the present moment—this is the Way of the Healer.”

Season 2, Episode 8

Description: Dr. Selene Kumin Vega guides us in attending to and integrating somatic body mind, cognitive thinking mind, and field mind (environment, other beings, transpersonal).

Season 2, Episode 7

Description: In this guided meditation, Mind-Body Medicine doctoral student Kristin Jamieson leads us on a journey to experience feelings of peace, comfort, and connection.

Season 2, Episode 6:

Description: MBM doctoral student Casey Applegate-Aguilar guides us in this meditation. She leads us to focus on cultivating the spirit of love and to bring body chemistry into resonance with love through the awareness of the powerful connection between mind, body, and spirit. It is a reminder that the body does not know the difference between experience and thought, and that we can change our bodies from the neuronal level to the genetic level by simply having an inner event.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us at www.saybrook.edu

Season 2, Episode 5:

Description: In this episode, Saybrook University alumnus Dr. O’Dell Johnson and I met to discuss several topics near and dear to his heart and Saybrook’s, including social equity and prison reform. His insights are derived from both his scholarly and on-the-ground activities ultimately driving towards durable, transformational change, especially in the area of prison reform and justice. For more information on Dr. Johnson, go to his non-profit website at risejustice.org.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu.

Dr. O'Dell Johnson Key Information

Organizational Website: http://www.risejustice.org/
Email: odell@risejustice.org

Season 2, Episode 4: In this guided meditation, Dr. Selene Kumin Vega connects us with the earth, refreshing and renewing our energy from nature through memory and imagery.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu.

Season 2, Episode 3

Description: In this episode, I connected with Lori Taylor, our new department chair for Integrative and Functional Nutrition. We covered an incredible range of topics related to nutrition, mind-body health, and social justice. Her level of expertise, her ability to break complex ideas into manageable parts, and her wide-ranging knowledge of the field led to an truly inspiring discussion. It’s important to note that while this recording took place a few months back, the topics – especially those relevant to COVID 19 – remain timely. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu. And now, Ms. Lori Taylor...

Season 2, Episode 2

Description: Dr. Selene Kumin Vega brings our attention to breath, connecting with the healing process that is taking place in each moment within our bodies and with the web of life.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Season 2, Episode 1

Description: Welcome to the Saybrook Insights Podcast, a proud production of Saybrook University. We’re an online, non-profit, regionally accredited university headquartered in beautiful Pasadena California. Celebrating 50 years this coming year, our humanistic approach to online education has resulted in thousands of alumni the world over advancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

My name is Nathan Long, University President and host of this podcast. I am pleased to say that we are now starting up Season 2 of our podcast and am excited by the guests we have in our line-up complementing our continued Mindful Moments series coordinated by the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences faculty. We will release guest interviews typically every Wednesday and Friday along with our Mindful Moments which will continue regularly over the coming months.

Season 2, Episode 1, I had the opportunity to catch up with alumna, Dr. Arielle Dance, a graduate of our Mind-Body Medicine program in the College of Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences. We spent time talking about her current creative endeavors linking her integrative health work with her other identity: that of budding children’s author.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu. And now, Dr. Arielle Dance….

References for Dr. Dance

Instagram Excerpts from Children's Book: https://www.instagram.com/drdancewrites/
Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/DrDanceWrites?s=20
LinkedIN Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arielledance/

Description: Dr. Marilyn Crosby leads us in a guided imagery to relax and release tension throughout the body.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this guided meditation, Dr. John Patterson guides us to the "mindfulness buffet" where there is no limit to the mindfulness we can put on our plate.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this guided meditation, Dr. O'Dell Johnson guides us to reduce stress and increase presence related to today's societal trauma. Dr O'Dell, who is Saybrook alum, faculty at Pacific Oaks College, and Founder of Institute for Education and Justice, poses three questions for our meditation: 1) Who am I? 2) What do I want? and 3) What is my purpose?

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this guided meditation, MBM doctoral student Lenee Braxton leads you to journey inside to find space for whatever you need in this present moment, and releasing whatever does not serve you.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Somatic awareness has been linked to improved health, wellness, and quality of experience. In this session, Dr Luann Fortune guides us through a body scan, a simple and powerful mental journey through the inside of our own physical body to cultivate increased mind-body awareness.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this meditation, Dr. Valerie Worthington calls upon thinkers old and new to explore what it means to do and be enough, for ourselves and for the world.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: This Mindful Moment is lead by Sophie Archibald who is a doctoral student in Mind-Body Medicine. She provides mindfulness training to first responders to better manage the stress and trauma of their work. In this guided meditation, Sophie offers a meditation to calm and focus the first responder part of all of us.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Meditation is not a retreat from life. In this guided meditation, Dr Don Moss leads us in a discipline for clearing our lenses, that we may live and experience each moment, that we may hear the summons that come to us in our lives, the summons to live fully, to love with depth, and sometimes to fight.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this guided meditation, Dr Ruthann Russo leads us to find balance between mental clarity and restorative calm.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this Mindful Awareness Practice, Dr Donna Rockwell introduces a way to discern the thinking mind from the feeling heart/mind. In Eastern approaches to mindfulness, the heart/mind is used to describe the heartfelt nature of mind. In this session we practice mindful awareness—the cultivation of calmness, firstly, followed by deeper meaning-based insight into life, its challenges and joys.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this guided meditation, MBM doctoral student Jenny DeDecker leads us to cultivate self-compassion through a body centered practice.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this guided meditation, Dr. Elena Gillespie who is an energy practitioner and teaches Saybrook's course on biofield therapies, leads us through connecting with another in love. The meditation develops into an experience of holding our hands together, encircling the planet in love, peace, and healing.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Dr. Selene Kumin Vega integrates concepts from Roberto Assagioli's Psychosynthesis and Stephen Gilligan's Creative Mind in this meditation for acknowledging connections to verbal mind, body, family/culture, and natural world, while opening to identification with consciousness itself.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Drawing on a practice used to calm anxiety, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us through a guided imagery using the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding technique to invote the senses and bring peace and calm.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this practice, Dr. Cliff Smyth leads us through a progression of gentle soft touch of the neck, the chest, and the abdomen – following the pathway of the vagal nerve to promote calming which increases our capacity to be with our current feelings.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: When we are under stress, our body and mind can go into a state of hyper-alertness, activating the fight-or-flight response in order to survive the perceived threat. But oftentimes this response, producing cortisol and subsequent inflammation, can negatively effect our health and contribute to disease states. Dr. Donna Rockwell leads us through this Stop-Breathe-Notice-Reflect-Respond (SBNRR) meditation to mitigate the stress response and reactivate the prefrontal cortex, where logic, reason, and executive functioning are what's really needed in the moment.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Dr. Dorianne Cotter-Lockard guides us in a mindfulness meditation during which we become aware of multiple aspects related to a mandarin orange. This awareness increases our appreciation for the food we eat and gives us the ability to be fully present in relation to that which nourishes us.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Saybrook doctoral student and meditation teacher Jenny DeDecker leads us through a grounding meditation called Taproot, guiding people to find their midline and ground down into the earth, creating a taproot that is strong and present, much like that of a dandelion.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Dr. Selene Kumin Vega takes us into the heart to find soothing for the pain, suffering, distress, confusion; whatever discomfort we may find in ourselves as we continue to reflect and grow as human beings, and find our way towards alignment with our deepest values. When we provide a sanctuary of self-kindness in the heart, we can find joy, beauty, and love within and in the world around us, and connect with the forces beyond the individual self.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Dr. Don Moss provides a visualization on inner strengths, based on the work of Claire Frederick, a pioneer in ego state therapy, hypnosis, and ego-strengthing techniques. Dr. Frederick was previously a distinguished consulting instructor at Saybrook University.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Dr. Francinne Lawrence, PhD, MRE, MSW, LCSW holds her doctorate from Saybrook in Mind-Body Medicine. Now in private practice, she leads mindfulness groups for clinical health and personal growth. In this guided meditation, she walks us through our energetic chakras for calm, insight, and restoration.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through July, beginning at 12:13 PM Eastern/9:13 AM Pacific. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Dr. Luann Fortune has written papers and delivered conference presentations on her use of labyrinth walking as a tool for research. In this guided meditation, she leads us into and through an imaginary labyrinth for finding stillness, insight, and union.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Dr. Robin Dickey, a Saybrook graduate and currently a CIMHS post-doctoral fellow, leads us on a journey inside and outside the body to strengthen our bearing and bring calmed receptivity.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

This episode was recorded on June10, 2020.

Description: Our faces are called on to do a lot of work – showing we are listening, and communicating our care and compassion. Dr Cliff Smyth leads you through a simple process of awareness and relaxation of the face – which can be invited into the whole body. Bring a refreshed face to your day.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Today’s episode features Alumna Dr. Ginger Charles. In this episode, Dr. Charles and I discuss her background as a police officer, her research and current work re-shaping policing culture, and ways in which police departments and communities can come together to effect positive change.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu.

Link to Dr. Charles' Book: Police Pursuit of the Common Good

Dr. Charles' Website: http://www.spiritualityandpolicing.com/home.html

Books by Dr. Charles

Police Pursuit of the Common Good: https://www.balboapress.com/BookStore/BookDetails/725812-Police-Pursuit-of-the-Common-Good
Leadership Resilience: https://www.routledge.com/Leadership-Resilience-Lessons-for-Leaders-from-the-Policing-Frontline/Charles-Smith/p/book/9781138279384

About Dr. Charles

Ginger Charles, Ph.D. is a retired police sergeant, having served 27 years as a police officer in Colorado. Her experience in the police culture gives her a unique, boots on the ground, approach in the law enforcement world. Ginger has served in patrol, administration, and investigations.

In 2005, Dr. Charles received her doctorate from Saybrook University in Health Psychology, focusing on Health Risk Factors in the police community, specifically in the area of health and spirituality. Ginger recently retired in 2013 after living in the "petri dish" and relocated to Northern California to continue research, writing, and consultancy in the law enforcement culture.

Today’s episode is part of a new feature entitled “The Saybrook Experience” in which I connect with students, faculty, staff, and alumni about what it’s like to be part of our unique, powerful institution. I met several students and alumni each of whom brought unique insights from their time at Saybrook. I think you’ll find each of their stories extremely inspiring, highlighting the power of a Saybrook educational experience.

Students and Alumni Participating in this Episode

Merraf Abel (mabel@saybrook.edu)
Jannelle Means (www.jannellemeans.com)
Richard Oelberger (www.richardlistens.com)
Heather Pate (hpate@saybrook.edu)
Tracy Sisk (www.relationalpath.com & tsisk@saybrook.edu)

Description: In this meditation, Dr. Arielle Dance leads us in guided imagery to bring comfort and healing.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this guided meditation, Dr. Andrea Lucie leads us into the body for restoration, calm, and peace.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Today’s episode features Dr. Joel Federman, Department Chair for the Transformative Social Change program, which offers both masters and PhD degrees. In this short but powerful episode, Dr. Federman and I cover several topics including the current social activism occurring as a result of the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmed Arbery, where we go from here as a society, and how we can continue to advance transformative social change.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu.

Resources to Address Racism Mentioned in this Podcast

Movement for Black Lives: https://m4bl.org
NAACP: https://www.naacp.org
Anti-Racism Resources for White People: http://bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES

Today’s episode is part of a new feature entitled “The Saybrook Experience” in which I connect with students, faculty, staff, and alumni about what it’s like to be part of our unique, powerful institution. Today, I met with Sam and Lori who brought unique insights – Sam from his work as a PhD student to Lori who has been a faculty member with the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Program.

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu. And now, Sam and Lori reflecting on their Saybrook Experience….

Description: In this meditation, Dr Kanishtha Agarwal takes the journey inwards to that inner space of silence where mind can be nourished, healed, refreshed and empowered.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Dr. Elena Gillespie uses guided imagery to lead us in a change in personal perspective to refresh the body, mind and spirit.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Dr. Jackson (Department Chair, Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University) offers brilliant, powerful observations which serve as key lessons for how we journey together through these extraordinary, challenging times. Our hour-and-a-half covered a range of topics from humanistic psychology, COVID-19, race, and social justice.

Listen. Learn. Be part of the solution… Boldly stand up!

To learn more about Saybrook University, visit us online at www.saybrook.edu.

About Dr. Jackson

Theopia Jackson, Ph.D. received her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Howard University, Washington, D.C. and doctorate from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California. She has held several leadership roles in higher education and is currently the Department Chair for Clinical Psychology in the Department of Humanistic and Clinical Psychology at Saybrook University in Pasadena, California.

Dr. Jackson is a licensed clinical psychologist with having served at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland; she practiced in the Healthy Hearts program, Department of Psychiatry, and Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center. In addition, she is the President for The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi) and past president for the Bay Area chapter. Her other professional affiliations include membership in the Association of Family Therapists of Northern California (co-founding member of the Cultural Accountability Committee), American Psychological Association (Division 32 Society for Humanistic Psychology: Member-at-Large), California Psychological Association (Chair: Division VII Diversity and Social Justice; Member: CARE Committee), and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Additionally, she has served on the medical advisory council for Baykids Studios and for the Sickle Cell Community Advisory Council (SCCAC). Dr. Jackson has a long history of providing child, adolescent, and family therapy services, specializing in serving populations coping with chronic illness and complex trauma. She is an accomplished scholar-practitioner and educator who provides cultural competency workshops, seminars, and consultation. She has been invited to participate on several national and local California initiatives intended to establish integrative health care that is culturally-attuned and linguistically responsive.

Dr. Jackson is a life-learner who believes that professional knowledge both shapes and is shaped by community wisdom. She and her husband of 30+ years are the proud parents of three children, her best teachers! Honoring culturally-affirming spiritual healing of creativity, social justice, and resilience, Dr. Jackson espouses: “What you help a child to love can be more important than what you help him [or her] to learn.” ~African proverb

Description: Today's meditation lead by Dr. Don Moss explores meditation as introducing a pause in life, a space of reflection and discovery.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Even in the calmest times, it can be challenging to find patience when we need it the most. In this meditation, Dr. Valerie Worthington invites you to explore the sources and sensations of patience as you experience them so they are more available to you in the future.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through June 30, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: In this practice Dr Cliff Smyth will lead you through a process which uses guided natural breathing, coordinated with gentle, inhibitory pressing of the thumb into the opposite palm to promote a deep calming.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through May 29, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Dr. Eric Willmarth leads us through this reflection about nature and healing, a story demonstrating that forests, lakes, animals, and all aspects of nature can be a powerful source for meditation and health.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through May 29, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Traditionally, mindfulness is also translated as heartfulness. Dr John Patterson leads us together as we cultivate the heart qualities of kindness and compassion.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through May 29, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: This meditation lead by Dr. Don Moss highlights the need to detach from the hustle and bustle of life, and re-discover both personal serenity and direction.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through May 29, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Dr. Brewer brings to this episode a wealth of insights about her background, online learning, her specific passions related to academic research, what it means to do research, the purpose of that mysterious Institutional Review Board, and the nature of being a humanistic researcher, and numerous other topics. She brings a true joy to her work and passion for supporting students.

If you're new to research or graduate work, Dr. Brewer's podcast is an outstanding introduction. If you're a seasoned researcher, she offers several insights that bear further reflection. We had a great conversation! Her passion, her kindness, and her accessible approach to higher education made for a truly inspirational conversation.

For more on Dr. Brewer go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-c-brewer/

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Anxiousness and depressive feelings involve rumination in well-worn cognitive defaults and thought patterns. Join Dr. Donna Rockwell as she guides us to mindfulness to help train the mind to return to "present moment awareness" from more discursive thinking. Meditation practices like Riding the Breath, and Gathering Meditation are short, easy, and well suited to calming the mind, body, and spirit. Through insight, joy follows.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through May 29, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Using the breath to expand our awareness, Dr. Dorianne Cotter-Lockard leads us through an adaptation of a traditional Loving-Kindness meditation to enhance individual and collective well-being.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through May 29, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Despite the difficulty and disruption of this time, our practice can steady us and give us the resilience we need. Join Dr. Lynne Shaner, as she leads us as to take a few moments to center, relax, and be guided into a place of calm strength.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through May 29, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Progressive muscle relaxation is one of the oldest of the modern mind-body methods. In this session, Dr. Luann Fortune guides us through a brief version to help release muscle tightness in our body to bring calm and balance to our minds.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through May 29, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: Dr. Don Moss leads in an existential meditation that includes a visualization on this liminal moment that we share with fellow humans world-wide. Participants will visualize a passage that is personal, a transition, a voyage, a journey issuing forth from this liminal space and time.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Dr. Chess returns to the podcast to offer additional insights on leadership from an adaptive leadership framework, discussing ways leaders can be more effective and navigate change in our new world order. She provides unique examples from healthcare and other sectors as key examples.

Dr. Chess' Bio

Mary Kay served as a healthcare executive for multi-state systems for over 30 years. During her tenure of also working with NGOs, global businesses and community officials to create systems, unique partnerships and products, she was intrigued that well-intended interventions often delivered the same results with minimal change. Through national conversations, explorations and a PhD in Transformational Learning and Change, she committed to finding and supporting emerging and experienced leaders willing to pilot innovations, create unusual partnerships, savor conflict and invite ambiguity. This led her to serve with other like-minded colleagues to listen and teach learners in a unique Leadership and Management program at Saybrook University. She continued her belief that competitors can collaborate and that healthcare network leaders, when equipped with systems thinking, offer resilient sustainable practices and engagements to serve diverse communities. Indeed, when courage and laughter meet over thorny issues, innovation and transformation emerge. More now, than ever.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu.

Description: The elements of nature have been acknowledged and celebrated by many cultures, past and present. Today's meditation, led by Dr. Selene Kumin Vega, connects us with earth, water, fire, air, and space/spirit, through the body and through nature.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Description: The cognitive mind tends to get stuck in ruminative thoughts of past regret or feared future catastrophe. By sitting like a mountain in meditation practice, simply watching thoughts and emotions pass like clouds across the landscape of the mind, without judgment, we can learn to gently return from these conflictive mental states to the present moment, a practice that is applicable in every moment of our lives.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Today’s episode features Dr. Dennis Jaffe, a long-time Saybrookian who has served in several capacities including as core faculty and trustee. In his life as emeritus faculty, Dr. Jaffe continues his unique research on family wealth providing important insights into this particular group of individuals. His work has taken him around the world and back resulting in cutting-edge scholarship on the topic. We also dive a bit into humanistic psychology and the impact of COVID-19 around the globe.

About Dennis Jaffe (from www.dennisjaffe.com)

For over 40 years, Dr. Jaffe has been one of the leading architects of the field of family enterprise consulting. As both an organizational consultant and clinical psychologist, he helps multi-generational families to develop governance practices that build the capability of next generation leadership and ensure ongoing capability of financial organizations and family offices to serve their family clients.

His work with families helps inform financial advisors and wealth managers about the knowledge and skills needed to serve their client families. He is an acclaimed speaker and workshop leader in programs for business families and financial service firms. He is an associate with Wise Counsel Research, a think tank that sponsors my research and offers professional education workshops.

He is also a Family Business Scholar at the Smith Family Business Initiative at Cornell University, a faculty advisor at the Ultra High New Worth Institute, a regular contributor to Forbes Leadership channel, reporting on family cross-generational family business and wealth, and a professional member of STEP, Society for Trust and Estate Planners.

Since its inception, he has been an active member of the Family Firm Institute, presenting at annual conferences, serving on the board, designing and delivering educational courses in their GEN program and writing for the Family Business Review. In 2017, he was recognized by the Family Firm Institute for my international work, and in 2004, received the prestigious Richard Beckhard Award for contributions to professional practice.

For 35 years, he was professor of Organizational Systems and Psychology at Saybrook University in San Francisco (now located in Pasadena, California), where he is now professor emeritus. He received his B.A. in Philosophy, M.A. in Management and Ph.D. in Sociology from Yale University.

We know the feeling of appreciation, of being grateful for some thing or someone in life, yet we don’t seem to experience this feeling as often as we’d like. Dr. Shannon McLain Sims guides us through a reflective meditation to help us feel more present and inspire feelings of heart-warming connection to ourselves, people, and the world around us.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

In this guided meditation, Dr Dorianne Cotter-Lockard invites us to image orbs of healing energy to bring us calm and restoration.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Guided imagery is a natural way of thinking for well-being, reducing stress, healing the mind and body and accessing your creative imagination. In this meditation, Dr. Kirwan Rockefeller guides us through images of doorways to health.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Dr. Selene Kumin Vega leads participants in connecting with breath and body, then providing and receiving self-nourishment in the form of a positive suggestion we each choose to gently drop into our field of awareness.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

In this meditation Dr. Cliff Smyth will lead participants into softening and easing of the breath to help bring attention to the area of the heart, and direct care and compassion to oneself.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Join Dr. Leah Taylor for a brief meditation focused on bringing breath and loving-kindness to places of discomfort - physical, emotional, and mental.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

In this guided meditation, Dr. Luann Fortune leads us to focus on our hands to capture and explore energy though our fingertips, sensations, and imagination. This energy is an ever-ready source of health and connection.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Drs. Tom Hayashi and Mary Kay Chess bring salient, powerful insights on how leaders are leading and organizations are managing in the age of COVID-19. This is not-to-miss episode!

For more information about Saybrook University, please go to www.saybrook.edu.

Dr. Hayashi's Bio

Dr. Hayashi is a scholar-practitioner with over 20 years of senior-leadership and management consulting experience. Before his appointment with Saybrook University, he was the founding principal of Capacity Empowerment, an organizational consultancy firm with cross-sector national and international client engagement portfolio. His past clients including but not limited to ABC Television Network, AT&T, Compasspoint Nonprofit Services, GM, Liberty Hill Foundation, Los Angeles County, NAACP, National Broadcasters’ Association, Ocean Institute, Planned Parenthood, The Praxis Center, Screen Actor’s Guild (SAG-AFTRA), Southwest Airlines, Target, UPS, District of Columbia Health and Human Services Agency, and Office of Personnel Management. Lastly, he presently serves as a subject matter expert on mentorship to the national board of the Institute for Management Consultants (IMC-USA).

Dr. Chess' Bio

Mary Kay served as a healthcare executive for multi-state systems for over 30 years. During her tenure of also working with NGOs, global businesses and community officials to create systems, unique partnerships and products, she was intrigued that well-intended interventions often delivered the same results with minimal change. Through national conversations, explorations and a PhD in Transformational Learning and Change, she committed to finding and supporting emerging and experienced leaders willing to pilot innovations, create unusual partnerships, savor conflict and invite ambiguity. This led her to serve with other like-minded colleagues to listen and teach learners in a unique Leadership and Management program at Saybrook University. She continued her belief that competitors can collaborate and that healthcare network leaders, when equipped with systems thinking, offer resilient sustainable practices and engagements to serve diverse communities. Indeed, when courage and laughter meet over thorny issues, innovation and transformation emerge. More now, than ever.

This Taoist meditation, adapted from the Italian physician Maria Paola Brugnoli, guides the individual to observe and accept the flow of breath, follow the unfolding of thoughts and emotions, and cultivate an acceptance for internal and external change.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Dr. Selene Vega guides participants into an experience of listening to and gently expanding and responding to the body, loosening and releasing tension and exploring movement possibilities.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

In today's meditation Dr Smyth guides us though a practice to begin to notice how we attend to our experience, how we shift our attention, and how we can use the process of naming experience to enhance the kind of present moment attention which helps with reducing rumination and anxiety.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

In today’s meditation, Dr. Shannon Sims leads to pay special attention to the mood or emotional quality of the mind as we scan through the body. Sometimes it can be hard to get a sense of what the mood is and it doesn’t matter if we don’t have an answer, it’s about the process of simply observing how we feel, which can be useful not only as we meditate, but also as we move through the rest of our day.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Citing research on the power of guided imagery and touch, Dr. Luann Fortune guides us through a meditation to recall nurturing, comforting touch to initiate inner calm, safety, and well-being.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Dr. Walker Ladd, Saybrook University faculty member in the Department of Research, offers listeners insights on the research process, humanistic philosophy, and how to stay focused on the goal at hand: completing that dissertation or thesis, especially in these very challenging times. On top of all of that goodness, we also learn some interesting tidbits about her family history! A really great interview with a phenomenal person.

For more information about Saybrook University, please go to www.saybrook.edu.

About Our Interviewee

Dr. Ladd's Website: https://walkerladd.blog/
Dr. Ladd's Bio: https://walkerladd.blog/about/

Dr. Don Moss provides a guided medtation through metta: loving kindness meditation, referring to translations from the original sutra teachings. This gentle guided meditation is widely used to support emotional and mind-body wellness, and also prevent burnout and build mindful leadership.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

In this guided meditation led from the outdoor setting of majestic redwoods outside of Santa Cruz, California, Dr. Selene Vega guides us through images of trees to support our inner and outer calm and mind-body-spirit sources of health and comfort.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Dr. Donna Rockwell facilitates today's Mindful Moment. This is a brief introduction to Shamatha-Vipashyana Meditation, a Tibetan practice focused on developing Shamatha: “calm abiding” or calmness, followed by Vipashyana: the capacity for “insight” or self-understanding. Through mindful awareness of the breath, we become more aware of the gaps between breaths, and the spaces between thoughts. We slow down, less prone to be carried aways by fearful or negative emotions. We are left more clear, and find that we are actually in the here-and-now of the present moment. Our natural, innate intelligence arises from this space.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through May 31, 2020!

Dr. Smyth leads us through a meditative body scan exercise to bring calm, presence, and increased somatic awareness to body, mind and spirit.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through May 31, 2020!

Dr. Luann Fortune facilitates this Mindful Moment Abhyanga (self-massage).

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended through May 31, 2020!

Dr. Donald Moss provides today's mindful moment, focused on regulating the breath. A must-listen (as are all of our episodes)!

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through May 31, 2020!

Mindful Moments Body-based Presencing Meditation with Dr. Selene Vega - April 16, 2020, from her California redwoods grove, Dr Vega guides us into body awareness to reach a deeper state of calm.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through May 31, 2020!

Dr. Cliff Smyth facilitates this Mindful Moment incorporating an autogenic approach. This is a great technique, especially for those struggling from insomnia.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Eric Willmarth facilitates this Mindful Moment guided imagery meditation using musical imagery.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through May 31, 2020.

Dr. Luann Fortune facilitates today's loving kindness guided meditation.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Donald Moss facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Our Guest: Dr. Michael Horowitz, President of TCS Education System

Dr. Horowitz founded TCS Education System in 2009, a nonprofit system designed to empower partner institutions to advance student success and community impact. Today, TCS partners with The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Pacific Oaks College & Children’s School, Saybrook University, Dallas Nursing Institute, The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law, and Kansas Health Science Center. Each school keeps their unique identity but are also part of a larger network of support, a true “Community Solution."

In just 10 years, TCS has grown from one to six partner colleges, 11 to more than 100 programs, two to 12 campuses, and less than 4,000 to 9,000 students. With more than 30 years of higher education experience, Dr. Horowitz continues to lead TCS in the mission of helping its partner colleges prepare innovative, engaged, purposeful agents of change who serve our global community.

Key Links & Resources

TCS Education System: www.tcsedsystem.edu
Saybrook University: www.saybrook.edu
Dr. Horowitz's Bio and Press Kit

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Selene Kumin-Vega facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Cliff Smyth facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Eric Willmarth facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Luanne Fortune facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Our Guest

Mr. Surpur, an incoming PhD Clinical Psychology student at Saybrook University, currently works for a yoga non-profit called Yoga Bharati as the Head of Research and Academic Development. He graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a degree in Biopsychology, B.S. with several honors. He is also an ERYT-200 certified yoga instructor, teaching yoga as well as training individuals to become yoga teachers themselves.

Key Links & Resources

Yoga Bharati: http://yogabharati.org/
Saybrook University: www.saybrook.edu
Saybrook's Clinical Psychology Program: https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/humanistic-clinical-psychology/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Donald Moss facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Selene Vega facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Valerie Worthington facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

We will continue these through this Friday, possibly extending into the following week depending on long-term interest.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Eric Willmarth facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation. Due to some technical difficulties, you may hear some disconnection issues.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

We will continue these through this Friday, possibly extending into the following week depending on long-term interest.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

Dr. Selene Vega facilitates today's Mindful Moment guided meditation. Due to some technical difficulties, you may hear some disconnection issues. NOTE: There is no introduction to this episode. Dr Vega begins the meditation from the moment the play button is pressed. Please excuse some of the entrance bells to the virtual session.

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times.

We will continue these through this Friday, possibly extending into the following week depending on long-term interest.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times. NOTE: Dr. Moss begins the meditation from the moment the play button is pressed.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

IMPORTANT: Due to demand, we have extended Mindful Moments through April 30, 2020!

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment through April 30, 2020, beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times. NOTE: There is no introduction to this episode. Dr Vega begins the meditation from the moment the play button is pressed. Please excuse some of the entrance bells to the virtual session.

We will continue these through this Friday, possibly extending into the following week depending on long-term interest.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment beginning today, March 23, 2020 through March 27, 2020 beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times. NOTE: There is no introduction to this episode. Dr Worthington begins the meditation from the moment the play button is pressed. Please excuse some of the entrance bells to the virtual session.

We will continue these through this Friday, possibly extending into the following week depending on long-term interest.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Dr. Gina Belton, Saybrook University faculty member in the Department of Humanistic Psychology, provides key insights on the complexities of grief, a particularly appropriate topic in these uncertain times. As Dr. Belton points out there is much love connected with grief and in love there is the capacity for deep exploration and renewal.

For more information about Saybrook University, please go to www.saybrook.edu.

Resources:

1) Association for Death Education and Counseling: www.adec.org

2) The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families: www.dougy.org

3) Mindfulness and Grief Institute: www.mindfulnessandgrief.com

4) What’s Your Grief: www.whatsyourgrief.com

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment beginning today, March 23, 2020 through March 27, 2020 beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times. NOTE: There is no introduction to this episode. Dr Smyth begins the meditation from the moment the play button is pressed. Please excuse some of the entrance bells to the virtual session.

We will continue these through this Friday, possibly extending into the following week depending on long-term interest.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

As a service to our larger community, Saybrook University is offering a daily mindful moment beginning today, March 23, 2020 through March 27, 2020 beginning at 12:15 PM Eastern. Designed to be 15 minutes in length, our Mind-Body Medicine faculty have banded together to provide these sessions as a source of centering and solace in these extraordinary times. NOTE: There is no introduction to this episode. Dr Fortune begins the meditation from the moment the play button is pressed.

We will continue these through this Friday, possibly extending into the following week depending on long-term interest.

For more information about Saybrook University, go to: www.saybrook.edu. You can also learn more about the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine program by going to https://www.saybrook.edu/areas-of-study/mind-body-medicine/

Dr. Drake Spaeth and Dr. Marina Smirnova, Saybrook University faculty members in the Department of Humanistic Psychology, provide key insights on how we can cope and use this time during the COVID-19 crisis to connect with others.

For more information about Saybrook University, please go to www.saybrook.edu.

Resources:

Five Love Languages: https://www.5lovelanguages.com/2018/06/the-five-love-languages-defined/

Choice: Embrace the Possible by Eva Eger (Saybrook 1978): https://www.amazon.com/Choice-Embrace-Possible-Edith-Eger-ebook/dp/B01HMXRZ6O

The Choice: Embrace the Possible