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About Gigi

Gigi Langer holds a PhD in Psychological Studies in Education and an MA in Psychology, both from Stanford University. As a professor, she won several awards for her teaching, and (as Georgea M. Langer) wrote four books for educators as well as hundreds of articles on professional growth.

As a person in recovery, Gigi hasn’t had a drug or drink for over 30 years, although she does occasionally overindulge in Ghirardelli chocolate and historical novels. Through speeches, retreats, and workshops, she helps thousands of people improve their lives at home and at work.

Gigi’s latest book began as a memoir chronicling her three short marriages, career as a professional horseback rider, and adventures hitchhiking across the north of Spain–all before she turned 38. Her wise husband suggested that instead, she write a self-help book with “all those helpful things you say when you counsel people on the phone.” At that point, Worry Less Now was born. Throughout the five-year writing journey, the right people showed up at just the right time to make the book interesting, practical, attractive, and clear.

Gigi’s book, 50 Ways to Worry Less Now: Reject Negative Thinking to Find Peace, Clarity and Connection, was published by Possum Hill Press in February 2018.  Gigi shares her personal journey as a prisoner of fear, worry, and substance abuse. Learn how she turned her life around by overcoming her negative thinking.  You’ll find over 50 practical techniques to worry less! 

Formerly crowned the “Queen of Worry,” Gigi resigned her post many years ago and now lives happily in Michigan with her husband, Peter and her cat, Murphy.

Visit GiGi's website and books at,

http://www.gigilanger.com

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Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121, Luzerne) has established himself as a passionate and consensus-building voice in the General Assembly, working for the things our neighbors need, like property tax relief, jobs that pay a living wage, appropriate funding for public education, reducing the cost of higher education, access to affordable quality healthcare and more.

In 2006, he was first elected to represent the 121st Legislative District which consists of Wilkes-Barre City, Fairview Township, Wilkes-Barre Township, Ashley Borough, Hanover Township and Laurel Run Borough.

Pashinski serves as the Democratic chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, a position he has held since 2017. He also currently serves as board member of the Center for Rural PA and the PA Hardwoods Development Council, as well as Chair of both the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Legislative Sportsmen’s caucuses. Pashinski also has previously served on the Insurance, State Government, Human Services, Aging, Gaming and Commerce committees.

Pashinski is a graduate of Wilkes University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education and has a master's equivalency. He uses his 38 years of experience as a former music teacher and choral director at the Greater Nanticoke Area School District to push back against irresponsible and drastic state education funding cuts that adversely affect local property taxpayers and threaten the quality of a public education.

A tireless fighter for healthcare reform, Pashinski led a task force of regional experts that developed recommendations to improve the healthcare system. He has introduced numerous bills to increase access to medical care, reduce costs to consumers and improve outcomes.

Pashinski has organized a package of legislation that has helped provide resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, as well as helped to pass the historic 2019 PA Farm Bill, which included his language supporting Pa Preferred’s Homegrown by Heroes program, promoting Pennsylvania veterans who become farmers and producers.

Following the devastating floods of 2011, Pashinski spearheaded a legislative package to help homeowners and small businesses recover and protect local jobs. He has been named "Legislator of the Year" by several organizations representing the best interests of Luzerne County residents and the people of Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining the General Assembly, Pashinski held several union positions with the Greater Nanticoke Area Education Association, serving as chief spokesperson, vice president and eventually president. In addition to the local offices, he also served as PACE Director and Region Chairman for PSEA on the state level.

A staunch supporter of community involvement, he has held leadership roles with the Luzerne County Coordinating Council, Luzerne County Legislative Committee, United Way of Wyoming Valley and serves as the executive director of the Advocacy Fund for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (AF4GRG).

A popular local musician, entertainment manager and promoter, Pashinski is widowed and has four children and seven grandchildren.

Support Groups for Grandparents: Wilkes Barre YMCA 40 West Northampton Street, Wilkes Barre PA Second Monday of Each Month
For more info please visit www.af4grg.org

For Help Navigating this process please call 1-866-KIN-2111
or vist www.kinnconnector.org 

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Over the last twenty years, Matthew has worked to improve large and small businesses around the world and has practiced as a therapist to help people confront and manage the challenges that occur at the intersection of self-awareness and emotional regulation.

With a background in counseling, consulting, addiction, negotiation, cultural sensitization and people management, Matthew brings experience and a valuable and distinctive angle to each client session.

License No. PRC14886 District of Columbia

Education & Experience:

• M.S. Mental Health Counseling, Fordham University
• MBA Strategic Management, Pace University Lubin School of Business
• B.A. International Politics, Pennsylvania State University

In therapy, Matthew uses an integrated approach of narrative theory and rational emotive behavior therapy. He specializes in Emotion Management, Relationship Issues, Career Strategies, and Life Coaching. He uses ideas and models that are easy to understand and strategies that can be applied outside of the session. You will discover that these are useful tools that you can keep forever. Matthew will partner with you to find the solutions to create the life you desire.

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Rj Stiltenpole

Education & Background: Holds a B.S. in Kinesiology and Wellness from Marywood University and held a minor in Coaching

RJ was a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and has ran in dozens of races ranging from 5K and marathons throughout the years.

His Coaching experience includes, Track and Field for Scranton High School , and was the 4 year Captain for Track & Field at Marywood University as an Academic All American
RJ was a founding member of the Scranton Running Company and founded t"The "Barrier Breaker" running and walking group. He was honored to be a finalist for prestigious multi National running award "Most inspiring coach Awards' by Brooks Running Company. 

Today we talk about the cynicism that can be contagious to a mind that grows up around 12 step parents, and overcoming it before it is too late. 

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Arianne Scheller, Ph.D., LPC

Dr. Scheller has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Scranton, her PhD., in Human Development from Marywood University, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania.  Dr. Scheller is an adult child of an alcoholic and has worked with families dealing with addiction in various counseling settings for the last 25 years.  Dr. Scheller has a private practice where she and her significant other, Peter Smith, MS, see patients on an individual outpatient basis and is the Chief Executive Officer of Endless Mountains Extended Care. Endless Mountains is an inpatient, dual diagnosis, drug and alcohol residential facility for adult males located in the beautiful NEPA countryside on 9 acres. Dr. Scheller and her father Steve, who is in long-term recovery, built Endless Mountains together, as a family business.  Steve is a commercial builder and renovated the building and Dr. Scheller licensed the brand-new facility through the state and created the entire clinical program, starting in 2017.  In terms of treatment protocols, Dr. Scheller and her clinical team focus on a trauma-informed model of treatment which first pinpoints the patient’s trauma and reason for the patient’s self-medicating behavior.  Dr. Scheller is trained in EMDR and regression hypnosis which are two techniques used to address trauma.  TF-CBT and the Seeking Safety group curriculum are two other ways Endless Mountains therapists address patient trauma. After the trauma is addressed and processed, patients receive an individualized treatment plan which can include but is not limited to: 12 step work, SMART recovery groups, Life Skills, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT, Coping Skills, educational counseling and inventories, nutritional counseling and exercise, Reiki, daily meditation, breathwork, medication management and MAT, and a continued focus on mental health in conjunction with physical well-being This can be a lengthy but certainly worthwhile and successful process, which is why many patients stay at Endless Mountains anywhere from 30 days to 6 months.  Dr. Scheller believes that the most important aspect of treatment is to view mental health, physical health, and addiction together in order to appropriately and individually treat each patient. 

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Dino Campitelli, AAC, executive director of Serenity Lodge for the last 15 years, is skilled in working with men in recovery. Using his years in addiction and his years in continuous sobriety, Dino sees beyond the behaviors that keeps residents stuck and helps them to both see themselves clearly and understand the importance of changing their behavior based on intellect, allowing their feelings to follow, in order to discover the benefits of a sober life. Dino understands through his own experience that recovery is a process. He is passionate about helping each resident in his individual process to achieve the sober life that he deserves.

Dino models working the 12 steps and is very involved in the local recovery community. He serves as guest lecturer at Clearbrook Treatment Centers and is very proud to be program facilitator for the Families Helping Families program.

This is not simply a career for Dino Campitelli. His life is proof positive that each individual has the opportunity to transition from pain to purpose. Pacing with and leading the residents of Serenity Lodge is just that for Dino….his purpose.

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Meet the Guys from the Podcast " There's No Script to life"

Kyle Popish- Associate Addictions Counselor and Certified Recovery Specialist working for Turning Point Alternative Living Solutions in  Scranton. Born and raised in Scranton Pa 

 Mike Tilberry - is originally from Scranton PA.  He and his wife moved to Myrtle Beach in 2014.  Mike and his wife are opening gym called All In Training.  Mike is a dedicated to helping others live a happier and healthier lifestyle.  Mike and his wife continue to grow their roots in Myrtle Beach with their 2 year old son, dog and 2 cats.

https://noscripttolife.com/

Listen to them on Spotify,

https://open.spotify.com/show/5KYFoYqcvNOGSEjdokF8EE

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Angela Gilgallon

founder of Pro-Recovery, CEO of TPALS, Co-founder of "Become Empowered"

Angela began her career in the behavioral health field while attending Penn State for a psychology, in 2016 I became a Certified Recovery Specialist. During her training she learned about "SMART" recovery, she became a SMART facilitator and began the first SMART meeting in Lackawanna County in 2016. In the past 6 years Angela has obtained a CAAC, with a specialty in Gambling Treatment, also becoming a certified Smoking Cessation Facilitator through the American Lung Association in that time. Her therapeutic techniques utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness practices, along with other evidence-based methods. 

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Commander James Giles US Navy has spent the last few years in the Pentagon at the Office of OPNAV, N5, Policy & Integration. In March, James will be the Executive Officer of the Navy's brand new Destroyer USS Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123)
 on her maiden voyage.

 James is a "Normie", "Civilian", or a "Earthling" in terms to people in Addiction & Recovery, and although James is not an Addict/Alcoholic, the Commander is a great friend to recovery. James stops by to chat for an hour, we cover some stories of his first hand operations on the "War on Drugs", being my friend when it seemed impossible, and taking a media free position of nonpartisan duty to your country.

Background:

James Giles is also a Stimson Center Nonresident Fellow ( DC Think Tank). James has over 20 years of experience in both governmental and NGO capacities coordinating with foreign militaries and government officials, executing complex operations and leading large teams of personnel through various missions around the globe. James earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Arizona and holds a M.A. focused on Politics and Public Policy from the University of Pennsylvania.

https://www.stimson.org/ppl/james-giles/

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Tiffany Konyen is a 1st generation college student learning in the Bay Area for the last 11 years, guided by a deep interest in the evolution of individual and collective consciousness. Tiffany joined the Bachelor Completion Program at California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in 2009, where they were first exposed to the pedagogies and praxis of Transformative Education.

Entering into the Anthropology and Social Change Department Master’s Program, Tiffany wrote an auto-ethnography reflecting on the values, practices and structures of educational methodologies they experienced, both learning and working within K-12 Public and Private schools.

In 2016, Tiffany continued into the Anthropology PhD track and began researching the impacts of indebtedness on the processes of transformation and social change. As a Doctoral Student, Tiffany's research focuses on the alienation and exploitation of intellectual labor and the commodification of knowledge production through the student debt market, especially along the lines of gender, race, and class. Tiffany is Student Debt Striker and Organizer with the Debt Collective's Biden 100 Jubilee campaign and an advocate for Transformative & Community-Driven Lifelong Learning for All. Tiffany's research proposal was recently approved for a Participatory Action Research(PAR) project, engaging Alums of the School of Consciousness and Transformation.



Tiffany Konyen,
Doctoral Student in Anthropology and Social Change Department
https://biden100.debtcollective.org/

Thinking of returning to school.....

Pennsylvania Recovery Grants for College - Luzerne Community College Program
https://www.luzerne.edu/arei/

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