How To Be Happy Hour

A team of mental health professionals explore the role of romantic attachment within the individual quest for happiness

A panel of mental health providers discuss the role of friendship in adulthood, how we make friends, when friends no longer serve us, and the impact of friendship on our mental health.

The panelists explore the role of the therapeutic alliance in treatment outcomes, how to repair following a therapeutic rupture, and explore how early career and seasoned providers can use the therapeutic relationship as a treatment tool.

A team of Behavioral Specialists, BCBAs, and a psychologist sit down to discuss the strengths and benefits of the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program in Pennsylvania.  We explore who qualifies, how to access, and everything prospective staff, families, and referral sources may need to know about this essential service.

A panel of school-based outpatient providers explores the strengths and challenges inherit in providing outpatient services within a school setting.

A panel of Multi-Systemic Therapy providers explore Multi-Systemic Therapy, an intensive, family-focused, community-based treatment service for adolescents and their caregivers. The panelists share an overview of the implementation of the model as well as the positive outcomes experienced by both families and the providers.

A panel of experienced Family-Based Mental Health Services (FBMHS) providers come together to describe and discuss this essential service and how it can be utilized to address the needs of high risk children and adolescents.  The panelists review components associated with the provider, client, and family system which contribute to the overarching success of this essential program.

Dr. Kim Ernest and her panel of guests share insights on what they wish they knew at the start and what early career clinicians can benefit from. The panel offers diverse perspectives on triumphs and challenges to guide new clinicians through their professional journey.

Dr. Kim Ernest and her panel of helping professionals discuss the obstacles facing today's youth and how those who dedicate their lives to serving others can help advocate for the systemic change necessary.

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In this episode of How to be Happy Hour, Dr. Kim Ernest and a panel of talented guests discuss the impact of social media on community mental health. 

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