Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write in and about the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, Tom visits Claudette Fette, an academic from Texas Woman's University, about her professional background and her work in mental health and community-based practices. 

Fette shares the journey that led her to occupational therapy and advocacy, influenced by her son's struggles with mental illness and addiction. They discuss the development and principles of authentic wraparound services, the importance of multidisciplinary staffing, and the effectiveness of early intervention and preventative mental health support. Fette also touches on the failures of the criminal justice system in dealing with mental health and substance abuse, advocating for restorative justice practices. Additionally, she provides insights into her writing and publishing process for her book, 'No Saints Here,' and the ongoing resources she provides through her blog and website.

Key Highlights 

·      Claudette Fette's Professional and Academic Journey

·      The Story Behind 'No Saints Here'

·      Community-Based Alternatives to Institutionalization

·      The Importance of Multidisciplinary Staffing

·      Early Intervention and Preventative Mental Health Support

·      Educational Interventions and Support Systems

·      Criminal Justice System and Mental Health

·      Authentic Wraparound and Recovery

·      Writing and Publishing Journey

Resources

Claudette Fette on Stoney Creek Publishing

No Saints Here on Texas A&M University Press

Stoney Creek Publishing Website

Podcast Cover Art

Nancy Huffman Fine Art

Tom Fox

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