Seeking Individuals with Lived Experience of Behavioral Health & Justice System Involvement
Do you have lived experience of behavioral health needs and justice system involvement? Join a new Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) to inform the national Stepping Up Initiative focused …
Peer Support and Intersectionality
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Jonathan Edwards and host Ashley Stewart discuss intersectionality in the context of the peer support workforce. This episode is sponsored by the New …
Young Adult Advocates Needed
Youth Advisory Board Member C4 Innovations and ICF are looking for young adults between the ages of 16 and 29 with living experience in suicidal thoughts, a survivor of a …
Culture of Addiction
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Julia Mullins and host Steven Samra discuss the impact of the culture of addiction on recovery from substance use. March 5, 2023 [Music] …
Motivational Interviewing 21: David Scales and Tyrel Starks
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast David Scales, Tyrel Starks, and host Ali Hall discuss using Motivational Interviewing strategies to address misinformation and promote healthy behaviors. March 20, 2023 …
Experiences with Trauma-Informed Supervision
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Ken Kraybill and host Ashley Stewart discuss experiences with trauma-informed supervision and needs of supervisors. February 20, 2023 [Music] Ashley Stewart, Host (00:05): …
Trauma-Informed Supervision: What is it?
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Ken Kraybill and host Ashley Stewart discuss trauma-informed supervision. February 6, 2023 [Music] Ashley Stewart, Host (00:05): Hello and welcome to Changing the …
Motivational Interviewing 20: Tyrel Starks
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Tyrel Starks and host Ali Hall discuss using Motivational Interviewing strategies with couples. January 23, 2023 [Music] Ali Hall, Host (00:05): Welcome to …
Motivational Interviewing 19: Kristin Dempsey
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Kristin Dempsey and host Ali Hall continue the discussion about macro Motivational Interviewing and share ways to address systemic and structural issues as …
Intersectionality, Power & Privilege
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Ashley Stewart and Makeba Boykins share experiences with and insights on identifying and reacting to intersectionality, power, and privilege in groups and communities. …
Motivational Interviewing 18: David Avruch
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast David Avruch discusses macro Motivational Interviewing and the importance of addressing structural and systemic oppressions that people experience with host Ali Hall. November …
Preventing Overdose and Supporting Recovery in Higher Education
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Dylan Dunn shares experiences navigating changes to policies and laws to prevent fatal overdoses and support health and recovery on college campuses with …
Anti-Drug Propaganda & Legislation in America: An Effort to Moralize Use and Further Instill Racism as a Cultural Value
by Isabel-Kai Fisher (they/them), Youth Advisory Board member I came across this flyer on one of my routine walks to CVS in a Westchester County town in New York. It …
Peer Support in Crisis Services
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Cheryl Gagne and Steven Samra share tips and strategies for peer support workers in crisis services. October 31, 2022 [Music] Steven Samra, Host …
Peer Support Workforce: Status and Future
An episode of “Changing the Conversation” podcast Cheryl Gagne and host Steven Samra share why peer support is important and what peer workers need to provide the best services. October …
Quieting the Body and Mind: Yoga & Exercise
by Catherine Baz (she/her), Youth Advisory Board member In our day to day lives, we do not take time to be fully present and within our bodies. When we are …
A Holistic Approach to Recovery
By Catherine Baz (she/her), Youth Advisory Board member In recovery, there are multiple pathways to sobriety, and there are multiple pathways for dealing with cravings once sober. This series will …
Believing Alive
By Jack Seymour (he/him), Youth Advisory Board member Mental health and addiction are impossible to treat, or discuss for that matter, without at least tangentially talking about belief. When I …
Crafting a Daily Routine to Ease Stress & Work towards Goals
By Amritha Anup (she/her), Youth Advisory Board member Entering high school, college, a recovery program, or the workforce can be a dramatic shift in a student’s life and is a …
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