Tuesday, May 27, 2014

PTSD treatment for Vets in Lakewood


It's great to see successes in treating PTSD.
Veterans tackle their trauma with grit, gusto, word games
05/26/2014 The News Tribune


Read more here: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/05/26/3212431/veterans-tackle-their-trauma-with.html#storylink=cpy

Friday, May 9, 2014

Recommended Podcast Episode

I wanted to listen to the whole show before sharing. It's fair warning that it might be triggering for someone in early recovery.
The conversation between Ira and his father was heart touching, and I thought did a fair job of presenting the subtle impacts of marijuana addiction. Pains from addiction can be deep and profound, even when there's no overt, violent, or obvious abuses or neglects.

This American Life - "I Was So High"

Friday, May 2, 2014

Continuing Educaction

The Matt Adler Suicide Assessment, Treatment and Management Act of 2012 has gone into effect this year. Looking forward to seeing what this initiative brings for Washington clinicians and more important Washington consumers and communities. I'm enrolled for my continuing education class.