Having now explained trauma and its chaos in episode 1 of Metahab at Sac State, Beth Ruyak questions Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn on her program for post traumatic growth, Metahab. The conversation will identify the 6 stages of Metahab and what to expect from each stage in the process. This is an enlightening and practical discussion that gives the listener enough content to explore and apply to their own personal experience of trauma to begin the journey from PTSD/Traumatic experience to PTG or post traumatic growth.

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Metahab at Sac State is borne out of the current curriculum of Metahab and it's process of growth from PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder to PTG or Post Traumatic Growth. This series will take elements of the curriculum as they apply to the Metahab program in a descriptive and supporting dialogue throughout the series.

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Join veteran broadcaster Beth Ruyak and Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn as they discuss the genesis of the Metahab program that was born from the experience of severe trauma. The conversation will address the perception of trauma, it's harmful effects and question why some who suffer PTSD never regain some semblance of normalcy while others grow stronger as a result.

To learn more about the event at Sacramento State University April 29th, click on the link below: https://www.csus.edu/college/health-human-services/center-health-practice-policy-research/spotlight/posttraumatic-growth-conference.html

This third and final episode of the special edition of "Sliver of Hope" focuses on the emergence from shelter-in-place as a result of the Covid-19 virus. What to do, how to re-enter into something that had become familiar and comfortable...or was it? We're destined to come out of the situation differently and, as you'll hear, hopefully, better. Having survived the initial impact of the shutdown, adapted to it for the duration necessary, and now emerging, hear Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn share stories and suggestions on how you can re-enter at your pace and level of comfort. For more information or to contact Dr. Mikal-Flynn visit www.drjmf.com or email [email protected].

This is the second of three episodes in the Special Edition of Sliver of Hope podcast focusing on Adaptation to the new normal we're about to be facing. Several weeks into quarantine and the Coronavirus still climbing to it's apex in many states, an acceptance and understanding have come to be the process of adapting to the current situation. Dr. Joyce Mikal - Flynn breaks the process down into simple actionable steps to help grow and foster an appreciation for what life is going to begin to look like when we return to what will become the new normal.

This Special Edition in the Sliver of Hope series is the first of three that will address ways to cope with the current environment our communities are faced with as a result of Covid-19 or Coronavirus. The series is hosted by Dr. Joyce Mikal-Flynn and will focus on the symptoms and solutions in dealing with the trauma as an effect of this global pandemic. Trauma comes in many forms and the constant bombardment of negativity, uncertainty and misinformation surrounding this crisis wears on everyone. This first in the Special Edition deals with Survival during the storm.

In Fall 2016, Shaw became a Hornet as she began her first year at Sacramento State. She is a Psychology major, studying to become a clinical sports psychologist to work with collegiate and professional athletes. During her freshman season, she played in 19 games, including 15 starts as a DP. Shaw batted the third highest on the team with a .327 batting average, including five runs scored, four doubles, three homers, nine RBIs, five walks, a .577 slugging percentage and a .386 on-base percentage. During her 15 starts, she ranked sixth on the team with eight multiple-hit games. Her sophomore season, Shaw suffered from a season-ending injury during the first practice of the Fall season. With a torn ACL, torn medial meniscus, partially torn lateral meniscus, and sprained LCL, she got surgery for complete reconstruction in November 2017 and had a 9-12 month recovery time. Shaw is now studying abroad in London at Kingston University for her Senior Year.

Megan is a former Sacramento State Women’s Basketball student-athlete. In her senior high school basketball season she averaged 15.5 ppg, 11.5 rpg and was one of the top in the country for blocks, averaging 7 blocks per game. She was awarded MVP of the league and was nominated as a McDonalds All-American. Megan started her collegiate athletics experience at UC Santa Barbara and after two years transferred to Sacramento State where she played out her eligibility. Megan was able to help the Hornets make back to back playoff appearances while setting a school record for blocks in a single season with 111, finishing top three in the country for blocks per game. She has recently retired from playing basketball professionally overseas for the past five years after playing in some of the top leagues in countries such as Poland, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic, Turkey and Australia. Megan currently coaches Women’s Basketball at William Jessup University.

Aaron is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in the Sacramento region specializing in athlete performance, post-operative rehabilitation and focused movement programs. As a former baseball player a part of a championship high school program, he was recruited to the collegiate level for Sacramento State. After two years as a collegiate baseball player, he battled injury, the transferring process, and ultimately transitioned to another institution in hopes to continue his career. His baseball career concluded sooner than anticipated in which he transferred back to Sacramento State to complete his Kinesiology Clinical Exercise Bachelor of Science degree. His career goals consisted of being accepted into a Doctorate program for Physical Therapy and one day working with athletes to overcome injury and pain. He was accepted to Sacramento State’s DPT program and through his clinical rotations he had the opportunity to work at the hospital level as well as for the San Francisco Giants at the Scottsdale Spring Training facility.

Lea graduated from Sacramento State University in 2011 with a degree in Nutrition and as one of the most decorated athletes in school history. She is considered to be "the greatest 800-meter runner in Big Sky history," ranking No. 11 on the Big Sky Conference's list of "25 Greatest Female Athletes." As a Hornet, she was a four-time All-American, six-time Big Sky Conference champion, and holds school and conference records in multiple events. She also achieved at a high level in the classroom, and received the Big Sky Conference’s prestigious scholar-athlete award. She then went on to compete as a professional athlete for Nike Track and Field through two Olympic cycles. In that time, she saw the world and was part of a relay team that set an American Record. She served as a former SARC Mentor for current Sacramento State athletes for the past two years, academically coaching student-athletes and helping them in their transitions at the collegiate athletics level.