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Pills and Skills Recovery is a podcast that focuses healing from trauma and recovery. Many trauma survivors, particularly those of us in the faith community, will not go see a therapist or psychiatrist, so my motto is "Bringing recovery to You." The way I do this is to bring my listeners research-based information each week on healing from trauma and recovery. My goal is to help you take the next step on your journey of healing from trauma and recovery.
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I talk extensively about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on my show. One way to prevent ACEs is for a responsible adult to supervise children at all times. But what if your child gets out of school at 3 pm and you don't get off until 5 pm or later? How do you ensure a responsible adult supervises your child at all times? Or,  What about when your child is on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or spring break, and you still have to work? How do you ensure a responsible adult supervises your child at all times? When I was teaching, I faced these challenges, and to ensure a responsible adult supervised my son at all times,  I enrolled him in the local YMCA. That was a great decision. Listen to learn how the YMCA can help with after-school care, drop-off during Thanksgiving and Christmas break, and more. Support the show
Today's show is Part 2 of 7 Signs of a Narcissistic Mother and How to Cope. Last week I went over 7 Signs of a Narcissistic Mother and they include: She doesn’t respect your boundaries.She lacks empathy (or seems to turn empathy on and off)She seemingly competes with youShe gaslights you. She only treats you well in publicShe often presents as the victimShe takes advantage of othersToday I focus on  How to Cope with a Narcissistic Mother.  Educate Yourself on Narcissism Stop Blaming YourselfImplement Boundaries FirmlyPractice Grey RockingFind SupportStop Trying to Change HerConsider No-Contact.Consider Finding a Therapist.Listen to Learn more. 7 Signs of a Narcissistic Mother and How to CopeSupport the show
Today's show is Part 1 of 7 signs of a Narcissistic Mother and How to Cope.  7 Signs include: She doesn't respect your boundaries. She lacks Empathy (or Seems to turn empathy on & off)She seemingly competes with you.She Gaslights You.She only treats you well in public. She often presents as the Victim.She takes advantage of others.How to Deal with a Narcissistic Mother For today's show, reference an article by Choosing Therapy.Listen to learn more. Support the show
In today's episode, I share how Pills and Skills Recovery came to be.  I share how my weekly radio talk show ministry came to be, and finally, I share my vision for Pills and Skills Recovery. Listen to learn more. Support the show
In today's show, I share information about my upbringing and the role the Church played in my life.  Today, my mother joins me in the studio, and she and I walked down memory lane sharing about growing up in the church. Listen to Learn more. Support the show
Today I’m still talking about co-parenting, but I’m talking about how to reestablish a relationship when one parent has been absent, when there has been estrangement, or if there has been broken trust between the parent and child. When this has happened How do you begin to repair that relationship? One strategy to begin rebuilding or repairing that relationship is a type of family therapy called Reunification Therapy. This type of family therapy–Reunification Therapy– aims to reunite or reestablish a relationship between a parent and child. Reunification Therapy emphasizes attachment, promotes healthy communication, and works to heal injuries in the relationship. It aims to improve relationships within the family or treat alienation.This is what I'm talking today. Listen to Learn more. What is Reunification Therapy    --Very Well MindSupport the show
In today's show, I discuss one practical way to build a co-parenting relationship: A weekly Parenting Phone call, schedule at the same time and with agenda.  First on the Agenda should be all the good stuff that has happened with your child(red)-- that sets a positive tone for you and your ex to compromise and make decisions that are in the best interest of your children. Other topics to discuss as it relates to your child(ren) include: Medical issuesSchool related issuesActivities (what’s coming up in activities? whose taking them or picking them up)Behavior issues either at home or at school, andScheduling –birthdays, holidays, and vacation, and more. Today I reference The Co-Parenting Survival Guide Letting Go of Conflict after a Difficult Divorce or if you were never married after a difficult breakup or separation. The Co-Parenting Survival Guide was written by Dr. Elizabeth S. Thayer and Dr. Jeffrey Zimmerman –they are Co-Founders of Beacon Behavioral Services and the P.E.A.C.E. program –PEACE stands for - Parents Equally Allied to Co-parent Effectively. Listen to learn more. Support the show
In today's episode I continue my discussion on How to Help When in a Mental Health Crisis. Today I'm focusing on shame and how Brene Brown says the antidote to is empathy. I talk how group therapy and how that is a safe place to tell your story and it be met with those who demonstrate empathy.Support the show
In today's episode, I talk about how to get help if you or a loved one is in a mental health crisis. This first step is to go to your local behavioral health hospital for an ASSESSMENT and evaluation. Here in Greenville, there is The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health. The assessment will take roughly 45 minutes where they take a medical history and trauma history. During that time, they are trying to determine what is the best level of care to get you stable and your symptoms under control. There are 3 levels of treatment:Inpatient -- the most restrictive. If you are suicidal or in a state of psychosis, and you a danger to yourself or others, you need 24 hr. round the clock to get stable. Once you are, your= transition down to a lesser restrictive level of care.Partial Hospital Program (Also called the Day program) -- Mon. - Sat. 9-3pm. The you can go home. This last roughly 10 days and then your transition down to the least restrictive level of care. Intensive Outpatient --MWF 9-12 Noon. Listen to learn more about each level of treatment. This content is for informational purposes only. If you feel you need to talk to someone, please consult a medical doctor or a licensed professional counselor. If you are in an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you need help with suicide prevention, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.Support the show
In this episode, I share 5 tips for maintaining your recovery from Bipolar Disorder.Those tips include:Take your medicationWork with your treatment team (primary physician, psychiatrist, and therapist)Get adequate sleep.Use Coping Skills and Self CareManage your Stress level (at work, finances, relationships)Listen to learn more.This content is for informational purposes only. If you hear something you think might work for you, before making any changes, please consult a medical doctor or licensed professional counselor.Support the show
In today's show I share information about a new ministry called Teen Moms Anonymous. This ministry is to help young teen and single moms who are trauma survivors heal from ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and prevent ACEs with their children.  I founded this ministry back in 2020 and now I am finally in a position to facilitate our very 1st Virtual 12-week Support Group Meeting. I'm sharing this information now because Registration opens this week - March 10th.  I am asking the community to share this information with young teen and single moms they know who need support. Space is limited, so register soon.  Our 12-weeks will run from Tuesday, April 5-June 21, 2022. We will meet virtually every Tuesday from 6:30- 8:30.  Listen to learn more or visit our website -- www.teenmomsA.org  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=TV3MC58KBYEML)
On today's show I'm joined by Dr. Ginny Witte, a trauma educator, who educates groups (including churches) on trauma and trauma recovery. She shares her perspective on Why Become a Trauma Informed Church and What You Can Accomplish as a Trauma Informed Church. Listen to learn more and to learn more about Dr. Ginny Witte, please visit her website at Trauma Informed Churches | Ginny Witte, Ph.D. (ginnywittephd.com)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=TV3MC58KBYEML)
Today I'm talking about Becoming a Trauma-Informed Church.  I'm going over what that means and what it looks like. I'm referencing a report by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration which is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I'm referencing their report on Concept of Trauma and Guidance for a Trauma-Informed Approach.I'm going over the 4 Rs of a Trauma informed Approach, the 6 Principles and 10 Implementation Guidelines. Listen to learn more. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=TV3MC58KBYEML)
In today's show I continue talking about Raising Awareness of ACEs in The Faith Community. In particular, today I cover How to buffer against the effects of ACEs -Adverse Childhood Experiences and How to Prevent ACEsListen to learn more. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=TV3MC58KBYEML)
In today's show, I talk about ACEs- Adverse Childhood Experiences and how it is to all our advantage in the faith community to learn as much as we can about ACEs - what they are, how they impact our children, how we can combat the effects of ACEs for our children and youth who have endured high doses of ACEs, and how to prevent ACEs with our children and youth. Again, it's to all our advantage in the faith community --from church leadership to congregants - Bishops, pastors, elders, Sunday School teacher, youth directors and choir directors to understand ACEs so we can better support our children and youth. Listen to learn more. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=TV3MC58KBYEML)
In today's show, I continue my conversation with Jason Cochran, a Licensed Professional Counselor - B.A, M. Div., LPC, LAC, NCC to answer a question I got from a trauma survivor: The man who molested me and my sister recently joined my church. It bothers me. What should I do?I asked Jason to join me in this discussion because of his background in counseling and theology.  He earned a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary.  I think you will appreciate his perspective and gain insight into a very important and sensitive issue.  Listen to learn more. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=TV3MC58KBYEML)
In today's show I'm joined with a special guest, Jason Cochran,  a Licensed Professional Counselor - B.A., M.Div., LPC, LAC, NCC.  to answer a question, I got from a trauma survivor: The man who molested me recently joined my church. It bothers me. What should I do?  I asked Jason to join me in this discussion because of his background in counseling and theology. He earned a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is a National Certified Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors. I think you will appreciate his perspective and gain insight into a very important and sensitive issue. Listen to learn more. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=TV3MC58KBYEML)
I recently read a book that came out early last year called What Happened to You? It’s written by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Dr. Bruce Perry is a child psychiatrist and neuroscientist –he studies the brain.  He is one of the world’s leading experts on brain development and childhood trauma and founded The Neurosequential Network in Houston, Texas. Oprah Winfrey is a trauma survivor herself and has dedicated her career to talking about abuse, neglect and helping people heal. After reading What Happened to You?, I reached out to Dr. Bruce Perry’s organization, The Neurosequential Network in Houston, Texas to ask about having someone from their organization come on my show to talk about a child’s brain development and the impact of developmental childhood trauma. Today I am talking with Diane Vines with The Neurosequential Network. Diane serves as the NMT Director for the Neurosequential Network. In her role, she provides both clinical and program-related development, administration and support for the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Individual and Site Certification programs. Diane is also a long-time ChildTrauma Academy Fellow and a clinician in private practice. She received her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Houston - Clear Lake in 1999. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Texas and is also a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. Listen to learn more about a child's developing brain and the impact of developmental trauma. Today is Part 2 - a continuation of my conversation with Diane Vines. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=TV3MC58KBYEML)
I recently read a book that came out early last year called What Happened to You? It’s written by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Dr. Bruce Perry is a child psychiatrist and neuroscientist –he studies the brain.  He is one of the world’s leading experts on brain development and childhood trauma and founded The Neurosequential Network in Houston, Texas. Oprah Winfrey is a trauma survivor herself and has dedicated her career to talking about abuse, neglect and helping people heal. After reading What Happened to You?, I reached out to Dr. Bruce Perry’s organization, The Neurosequential Network in Houston, Texas to ask about having someone from their organization come on my show to talk about a child’s brain development and the impact of developmental childhood trauma.  Today I am talking with Diane Vines with The Neurosequential Network. Diane serves as the NMT Director for the Neurosequential Network. In her role, she provides both clinical and program-related development, administration and support for the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics Individual and Site Certification programs. Diane is also a long-time ChildTrauma Academy Fellow and a clinician in private practice. She received her Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Houston - Clear Lake in 1999. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Supervisor and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor in the state of Texas and is also a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. Listen to learn more about a child's developing brain and the impact of developmental trauma.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=TV3MC58KBYEML)
In today's show, I finish my series on How Trauma Affects the Body. I recap what trauma is and what makes and event traumatic. I recount what happens in the body when we experience a traumatic event. I talk about trauma-related disorders like PTSD, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Addictions, Eating Disorders, Dissociative Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder. For today's show and this entire series I referenced the book, Healing from Trauma by Jasmin Lee Cori. Listen to learn more. Support the show
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