Mentor Moments

Mentor Moments

By Michael Kiener, Brayton WootersEducation
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Mentor Moments episodes

  • Season 3 Ep. 6: Genuine Leadership with Elizabeth Perkins

    Mentor Moments Season Three

    Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

    This episode we feature Elizabeth Perkins! Listen to how Elizabeth discuss how se developed as a leader and her leadership philosophy!

    Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive lives shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives.

    Elizabeth Perkins is the Coordinator of Program

    Services with Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation. Elizabeth has held various positions during her 20 years at VR, serving as a counselor, director, and manager. In her current role, she leads a program unit consisting of the following teams: youth services, community rehabilitation services, mental health services, rehabilitation technology, business services, and Veterans education and training. She’s passionate about the power of partnerships and works closely with WIOA and workforce partners across the state to collaboratively serve participants. She holds a Master’s degree in counseling
    and is a licensed professional counselor and national board-certified counselor. She is currently pursuing her doctorate at the University of Missouri.

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    Website: https://www.mraeasternchapter.com/maryvillerc


    36 min
  • Season 3 Ep. 5: Can Two Therapists be Married?

    Mentor Moments Season Three

    Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

    Part two with Katie and Thomas!

    This episode we feature Katie and Thomas Wolff! Listen to how Katie and Thomas live a balanced life as married counselors!

    Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive lives shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives.
    Katie Wolff, MA, LPC is a Senior Behavioral Health Care Manager/Succession Planner with Magellan Health where she helps members connect with their Employee Assistance Program and behavioral health benefits. She also collaborates with facilities to authorize higher levels of care and provides crisis support to members. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation
    Services with a psychiatric emphasis and her Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling in the marriage and family track from Maryville University of St. Louis. Her experience includes working in local non-profit community mental health agencies and private treatment programs, including St. Patrick Center, Youth In
    Need, MERS Goodwill, Kids In The Middle, and Alsana. While her private practice counseling work is on pause, Katie also owns Grounded Oak Counseling LLC where she works with youth, adults, and families. Katie is passionate about working with people navigating life’s many transitions, including death, relationships,
    incarceration, school and peer dynamics, and family changes. The most rewarding part of her work is seeing and hearing relief for people when they get the support and tools they need and deserve.

    Thomas Wolff, MA, LPC is a Clinical Services Supervisor with

    BJC Behavioral Health where he helps manage 988 mobile crisis staff, Community Behavioral Health Liaisons, and Youth Behavioral Health Liaisons. Thomas is also embedded with St. Louis County Police Department where he is a member of the Crisis Intervention Team and Crisis Negotiation Team. He helps the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit at the St. Louis Field Office with threat analysis and threat management for the Eastern Region of Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and his Master of Arts in
    Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University. His experience includes working in local non-profit community mental health agencies such as MERS Goodwill in the areas of Job Development and Veterans Services. He has also worked in higher education at Maryville University as the Veterans Services Coordinator where he would assist both active duty and Veteran students to best utilize their military benefits. Thomas owns Trailhead Wellness LLC where he works with first responders, military personnel, adults, and families, however, his private practice work is on pause. Thomas is
    extremely passionate about working in crisis within the community and assisting law enforcement.


    Follow us at:

    Email:

    ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

    Instagram: @mentor.moments

    Website: https://www.mraeasternchapter.com/maryvillerc


    21 min
  • Season 3 Ep. 4: Cracking Self-Care with Katie & Thomas Wolff

    Mentor Moments Season Three

    Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

    This episode we feature Katie and Thomas Wolff! Listen to how Katie and Thomas live a balanced life as married counselors!

    Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive lives shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives.
    Katie Wolff, MA, LPC is a Senior Behavioral Health Care Manager/Succession Planner with Magellan Health where she helps members connect with their Employee Assistance Program and behavioral health benefits. She also collaborates with facilities to authorize higher levels of care and provides crisis support to members. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation
    Services with a psychiatric emphasis and her Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling in the marriage and family track from Maryville University of St. Louis. Her experience includes working in local non-profit community mental health agencies and private treatment programs, including St. Patrick Center, Youth In
    Need, MERS Goodwill, Kids In The Middle, and Alsana. While her private practice counseling work is on pause, Katie also owns Grounded Oak Counseling LLC where she works with youth, adults, and families. Katie is passionate about working with people navigating life’s many transitions, including death, relationships,
    incarceration, school and peer dynamics, and family changes. The most rewarding part of her work is seeing and hearing relief for people when they get the support and tools they need and deserve.

    Thomas Wolff, MA, LPC is a Clinical Services Supervisor with

    BJC Behavioral Health where he helps manage 988 mobile crisis staff, Community Behavioral Health Liaisons, and Youth Behavioral Health Liaisons. Thomas is also embedded with St. Louis County Police Department where he is a member of the Crisis Intervention Team and Crisis Negotiation Team. He helps the FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit at the St. Louis Field Office with threat analysis and threat management for the Eastern Region of Missouri. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and his Master of Arts in
    Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University. His experience includes working in local non-profit community mental health agencies such as MERS Goodwill in the areas of Job Development and Veterans Services. He has also worked in higher education at Maryville University as the Veterans Services Coordinator where he would assist both active duty and Veteran students to best utilize their military benefits. Thomas owns Trailhead Wellness LLC where he works with first responders, military personnel, adults, and families, however, his private practice work is on pause. Thomas is
    extremely passionate about working in crisis within the community and assisting law enforcement.


    Follow us at:

    Email:

    ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ 

    Instagram: @mentor.moments

    Website: https://www.mraeasternchapter.com/maryvillerc



    27 min
  • Season 3 Ep. 3: How Leadership can Impact your Team and Community with Kim Pudlowski

    Mentor Moments Season Three

    Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

    This episode we feature Kim Pudlowski!

    Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive lives shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives.

    Kim (Gee) Pudlowski, MS, CRC, LPC is Director of the

    Pre-Employment Transition Services Program at University of Missouri. She earned a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Psychology and English from Freed Hardeman University. She later received a Master of Science in Guidance
    and Counseling from Missouri State University. Her experience includes working in community mental health centers as well as both public and private vocational rehabilitation. Prior to her current role with the University of Missouri she worked for the Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation agency until her
    retirement in 2021. While employed for VR Kim served as a Counselor, as the Assistant Director of Independent Living Services, as the Director of Transition and Section 511, as Assistant Field Operations Manager, and finally
    as Manager of Youth and Program Services. Kim has a mission to help students and youth achieve their potential through the provision of excellent Pre-ETS. One of the most rewarding aspects of her job is supporting the staff who work
    to provide opportunities for youth as they identify their personal strengths, aspirations, and prepare for their future.

    Follow us at:

    Email:

    ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ 

    Instagram: @mentor.moments

    Website: https://www.mraeasternchapter.com/maryvillerc


    26 min
  • Season 3 Ep. 2: Luka Cai and developing the St. Louis Queer Support Helpline

      Mentor Moments Season Three

      Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

      This episode we feature Luka Cai (they/them), a trans-masculine, pansexual, Singaporean immigrant, co-founded SQSH to create a resource they wish they had. As Executive Director, Luka develops SQSH’s annual budget, strategic plans, and project timelines, and oversees program activities. With 10+ years of community organizing experience and 250+ hours spent learning, teaching, and applying peer counseling, they provide leadership and program coordination for SQSH through their passion for queer liberation and transformative justice.

      Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive lives shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives.

      Follow us at:

      Email:

      Instagram: @mentor.moments

      Website: https://www.mraeasternchapter.com/maryvillerc

      27 min
    • Season 3 Ep. 1: Brayton and Michael discuss the origins of Mentor Moments!

      Mentor Moments Season Three

      Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

      Welcome to Mentor Moments, the podcast where distinctive lives shape the individuals we become. Join us for engaging counseling conversations that delve deep into personal journeys while focusing on pressing professional issues. In this season of Mentor Moments, we're honored to feature remarkable individuals who not only introduce you to the world of rehabilitation counseling but also tackle current topics and issues that matter. Each episode invites you into the minds of our guests as they share their unique perspectives.


      This episode Brayton and Michael discuss the origins of Mentor Moments, how we have evolved as a podcast, and the focus of season three.


      Time Stamps

      [00:01:11] Dr. Kiener about starting a podcast & colleague's inspiration.

      [00:03:48] Deep storytelling, memorable research methods, qualitative data.

      [00:08:11] Mentor moments, season one, keep rolling.

      [00:11:18] Improve podcast with listener input and innovation.

      [00:18:05] Enjoyable experience with Brayton, leadership training. Powerful session with attendees from MRA Conference. Group cohesion and energizing. Coach Denny's inspiring leadership talk.

      [00:20:07] Excited about faculty role, good semester.

      [00:22:27] Thank you for listening & suggestions welcome!


      Follow us at:

      Email:

      Instagram: @mentor.moments

      Website: https://www.mraeasternchapter.com/maryvillerc


      23 min
    • Season 2 Ep. 15: Early, Mid, and Experienced Professionals: A Panel Discussion of Career Development

      Mentor Moments Season Two

      Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

      Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

      This episode we feature Casey Anderson, Brayton Wooters, and Michael Kiener.

      This episode was recorded live at the 2023 Missouri Rehabilitation Association state conference. Casey, Brayton, and Michael presented a session entitled: Early, Mid, and Experienced Professionals: A Panel Discussion of Career Development.

      The session description is below!

      This interactive session will include three individuals in various stages of their career development. They will discuss their career progression, life/work roles, self-care, networking, mentoring, and finding meaning in their profession. A moderator will guide the session and engage participants in the discussion. Participants will be encouraged to share their professional journey and how they remain energized in an ever changing work environment.     


      ⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association Conference information⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter⁠⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling⁠⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube ⁠

      50 min
    • Season 2 Ep. 14: Commencement Speaker Spotlight

      Mentor Moments Season Two

      Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

      Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

      Graduation season is upon us! Let's get inspired and listen to three rehabilitation counselors give their student commencement speech! Each speech will provide unique insights and motivation for professional development! Be moved by the story moments of Jorge Wallace, Andy Howard, and Brayton Wooters.

      This episode we feature Jorge Wallace, Andy Howard, and Brayton Wooters!


      Missouri Rehabilitation Association Conference information⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association⁠

      ⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter⁠

      ⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling⁠

      ⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

      16 min
    • Season 2 Ep. 13: Missouri Rehabilitation Association Conference with Erica King, MA, CRC.

      Mentor Moments Season Two

      Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

      Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

      This episode we feature Erica King!

      Erica is the current president of the Missouri Rehabilitation Association and a rehabilitation counselor for the state of Missouri. This episode Erica shares news about MRA's annual conference.

      MRA is pleased to host another great opportunity to gather and learn as a community at our annual state training conference. This year’s theme is: The Power of Partnerships: Creating Success in New Opportunities. We are striving to create formal and informal opportunities for people to meet, share ideas, build on already strong programs, and provide an atmosphere of inclusion and innovation. Join us June 5-7, 2023 at Tan-Tara-a/Margaritaville Lake Resort for the annual MRA Conference. This annual training opportunity gives you access to an exciting keynote speaker, relevant break-out sessions, networking opportunities with other professionals in the rehabilitation field, evening entertainment, great food, and a beautiful meeting facility.


      ⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association Conference information⁠

      ⁠⁠⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association⁠

      ⁠⁠Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling⁠⁠

      ⁠⁠Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube ⁠

      20 min
    • Season 2 Ep. 12: Book Writing, Trauma Healing, and Career Changing with Amy Turk, MA, LPC.

      Mentor Moments Season Two

      Story Moments: Everyone has a story to tell.

      Our unique stories shape our lives and the individuals we become. This season Mentor Moments will feature individuals sharing their story moments. Each episode will illustrate how seemingly little life moments ultimately shaped our careers in ways that were unpredictable and personally fulfilling.

      This episode we feature Amy Turk!

      Amy Turk is a licensed professional counselor specializing in substance use, anxiety, and depression. After overcoming childhood trauma, mental illness, and addiction, she now helps others do the same. Along the way, she has navigated a major career change from French teacher to therapist. When not working with clients, she enjoys spending time with her family. When not at kids’ sporting events, Amy likes to be on a hike. Her passions include international travel and learning something new. Her proudest accomplishment, other than being a mom, is breaking the cycle of generational trauma. Her greatest wish is to see others find peace and happiness. She lives with her husband, Justin; three children, Henry, Charlotte, and Eliza; cat, Lilac; and dog, Kevin, in St. Louis, MO.

      Amy's book.

      Amy's private practice. 

      Missouri Rehabilitation Association Eastern Chapter

      Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling

      Maryville University Rehabilitation Counseling Youtube 

      26 min

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