Dr. Stephanie Covington is a clinician, author, organizational consultant, and lecturer.  Recognized for her pioneering work in the area of women's issues, Dr. Covington specializes in the development and implementation of gender-responsive and trauma-informed services in both the public and private sectors.  Educated at Columbia University and the Union Institute, Dr. Covington has served on the faculties of the University of Southern California, San Diego State University, and the California School of Professional Psychology.  She has published extensively, including eight manualized treatment programs. Dr. Covington is based in La Jolla, California, where she is co-director of both the Institute for Relational Development and the Center for Gender and Justice.

Dr. Covington is one of the speakers and multi-session presenters at this years National Conference on Addiction Disorders held in Denver, CO this August 2016.

www.stephaniecovington.com

Ben Cort is one of the multi-session presenters and speakers at this years National Conference on Addiction Disorders in Denver, CO.  He is the business development manager for the Center for Addiction Recovery and Rehabilitation (CeDAR), part of the University of Colorado Health system. Sober since 1996, Cort is a junior fellow at the University of Florida’s Drug Policy Institute and serves on the boards of Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) and the Stout Street Foundation. From 2007 to 2012, he helped start, sat on the board of, and was the first full-time employee of Phoenix Multisport, a nonprofit that builds sober communities around sport and healthy activities. Until 2007, Cort was a director at an S&P 500 firm.

www.cedarcolorado.org

In her new book, Recovering and Healing after the Narcissist: Discovering Your True Self, a sequel to Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life, Dr. Linda Martinez-Lewi provides valuable insights and specific in-depth healing and recovery practices for those who are and have been in destructive psychological and emotional relationships with narcissistic personalities.

In the aftermath of a relationship with a narcissist, you can recover, heal and thrive through this comprehensive program and regular practice of self care that focuses on: 

• Accessing the parasympathetic, restorative, calming part of the nervous system through: gentle hatha yoga, quality sleep, regular exercise, acupuncture, listening to inspiring music, immersing yourself in the beauty and mystery of the natural world. 

• Breaking destructive cycles of psychological and emotional repetition with the narcissist by cracking the childhood survival code that made you vulnerable to them. Loosening the bonds of denial by expressing, owning and releasing your true feelings results in separation and individuation from the narcissist. 

• Calming mind, body and heart through consistent meditation. Regular meditation practice reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, increases the quality of brain functioning, expands your sense of compassion and deepens your intuition. 

• Experiencing the empathy, comfort, kindness and humor of true friends is a powerful force in your continued healing and recovery. 

• As you grow spiritually, your consciousness expands and deepens. You have access to communications with other souls. We spend our lives learning to dwell in the grace and wisdom of the true self.

www.thenarcissistinyourlife.com

Join our Tuesday group with counselors Melanie Vann and Melissa Richards, Kenneth Reitz, and host Kristin Sunanta Walker.

Join Kim Saeed of www.letmereach.com and Kristin Sunanta Walker as they discuss the grassroots healing community in narcissitic abuse recovery.  There are many in the community hanging their shingles out as healers but victims and survivors need to be aware of those that are truly working an on-going recovery program.  You can tell by the type of posts and information on their websites and social media, if they plagerize other healers material, and how to look for signs of a "healer" who is still stuck in the trauma of their abuse.

For 28 years Darlene Lancer has helped individuals and couples overcome problems and enhance their self-esteem, marriage and relationships. They quickly see changes and acquire skills for solving problems, better communication, and the capability to manage emotions and boundaries.

She is the author of Codependency for Dummies and Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps to Freeing the True You. She has several ebooks and joins us today to discuss autonomy and codependency.  

www.whatiscodependency.com

Lori Jean is an educator, mentor, relationship coach, and public speaker offering solutions for people having relationship challenges.She is current, passionate, and determined to help others. Lori Jean works diligently to repair and restore relationships - both personal and in the workplace.She is a trained interventionist, experienced in intervening on people who are suffering in relationships.She has facilitated trainings for treatment centers to help clinicians see a different perspective when diagnosing and treating process addictions - love addiction, love avoidance, sex addiction and co-dependency. 

Lori is also one of the presenters at this years National Council on Addiction Disorders in Denver, CO in August 2016. She and our host Kristin Sunanta Walker got intimate which is the hallmark of Mental Health News Radio. Enjoy!

www.lorijean.com

Join counselors Melanie Vann and Melissa Richards along with Kenneth Reitz and Kristin Sunanta Walker as they explain the three core phases of the narcissistic relationship: Idealization (love bombing), Devalue (manage you down, emotional withholding), and Discard (the 180).  

Includes personal stories and examples from each participants life.

A strategic partner with The National Council for Behavioral Health, myStrength offers web and mobile self-help resources, empowering consumers to be active participants in their journey to becoming – and staying – mentally and physically healthy. Join CEO and Founder, Scott Cousino, and our host Kristin Sunanta Walker as they discuss his platform, their alliance with National Council, and why Behavioral Health is a passion for him and his organization.

For the full blog article click HERE. 

www.mystrength.com

Counselors Melanie Vann and Melissa Richards join Kenneth Reitz and Kristin Sunanta Walker to discuss manipulation tactics used in every relationship. When does word salad become abusive? When it turns into Gaslighting. What is triangulation and how do we deal with being in a one on one relationship where you suddently become a trio.

How are we motivated to behave in relationships? How do we use these tactics in order to stay in a relationship that's become unhealthy? Does that mean we have become an emotional abuser in order to stay afloat in a relationship that's become emotionally unsafe?

We discuss Triangulation, Word Salad, and Gaslighting in depth and why it is not always a narcissist bringing your wounds to light.  The label of narcissism is not always fair and should be used with care.

Thanks for joining us!