NOHS Roundtable Discussions

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April 09, 2024 Episode 31 (Part 1) | Compassion & Capital: Financial Strategies for HS Professionals
This week we welcome Dr. Brenda Uekert to the Roundtable!

In PART ONE of our conversation, Dr. Brenda shares her history with burnout and how it led to her work as a financial coach and a more meaningful lifestyle. We discuss the effects of burnout on human service professionals and the consequences that impact our capacities to serve others and ourselves. Dr. Brenda also unpacks the importance of financial education and how it relates to the current state of success in the human services field.
Let’s talk about it.
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Dr. Brenda's websites:
https://drbrendamoneycoach.com/
https://drbrendau.com/

Take Brenda’s Quiz to find out your Money Archetype: https://drbrendamoneycoach.com/quiz/

About Dr. Brenda:
Dr. Brenda seamlessly blends her sociology and personal finance expertise with a profound dedication to environmental stewardship. In her transformative book, Money Road Trip: Chart Your Course to Financial Freedom, she guides readers on an enlightening journey to achieve both financial freedom and joy. As the visionary behind PlanetSmart Finance Fest, she advocates for a sustainable future where wealth building and planetary health are in harmony.

Her programs, celebrated for their clear-cut wisdom, engaging resources, and visually stunning graphics, inspire individuals to achieve both financial prosperity and ecological mindfulness. As a sought-after keynote speaker, she addresses critical topics like burnout and financial freedom, including her popular “From Ramen to Riches” talk, specifically tailored for college students.

In 2020, Dr. Brenda embraced a life on the open road, demonstrating that anything is possible when you dare to follow your heart's desires. When she’s not anchored at her southern California base, you can find her RVing, with her adventurous cats in tow, discovering new sights around every bend as they roam America together.
Dr. Brenda's journey is a testament to living boldly and pursuing dreams with courage, one mile at a time, inspiring others to do the same.
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March 19, 2024 Episode 30 (Part 2) | Empowerment & Emotional Intelligence | Dawn Gillom-Carter
Empowerment & Emotional Intelligence w/ Dawn Gillom-Carter
Our conversation continues with Dawn Gillom-Carter, Associate Professor & Academic Coordinator at Prince George’s County Community College. Professor Carter breaks down the meaning of emotional intelligence and how crucial it is on the path to becoming a change agent. Her work with diverse populations and as an educator gives her the opportunity to invest in her own evolution as a change agent in human services, as well as those of her students.
The tenets of emotional intelligence are foundational to our relationships with ourselves and others: self-awareness, empathy, motivation, self-regulation, and social skills. Professor Carter shares how she uses these principles to guide her students through understanding what emotional intelligence is and how to embrace it in there personal and professional lives. We dissect what it means to “meet people where they are” and the barriers we face in the process of learning our relationship to other individuals.
How do our emotions arise in and impact our work serving others? What techniques can we embrace, both in our personal lives and in the classroom, to help us evolve our emotional intelligence and self-awareness?
Let’s talk about it.
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About Professor Carter:
Dawn Gillom-Carter is the associate professor and academic coordinator of human services at Prince George’s Community College. She holds an M.H.S. and an M.S. in human services, specializing in multidisciplinary human services. Professor Carter has been with the College since 2016, teaching introductory to upper-level courses in human services and psychology as an adjunct professor and executive director of a national non-profit human service organization.
She is excited about her roles as associate professor and academic coordinator and strives to create an engaging learning environment where students become lifelong scholars and learners. She is a graduate of the National Leadership Institute on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware, and holds a certification as a Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) from the Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc.
Professor Carter is the current Regional Director for the National Organization for Human Services Mid-Atlantic Territory.
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March 05, 2024 Episode 30 (Part 1) | Empowerment & Emotional Intelligence | Dawn Gillom-Carter
Empowerment & Emotional Intelligence w/ Dawn Gillom-Carter
We return to the Roundtable with Dawn Gillom-Carter, Associate Professor & Academic Coordinator at Prince George’s County Community College. Professor Carter breaks down the meaning of emotional intelligence and how crucial it is on the path to becoming a change agent. Her work with diverse populations and as an educator gives her the opportunity to invest in her own evolution as a change agent in human services, as well as those of her students.
The tenets of emotional intelligence are foundational to our relationships with ourselves and others: self-awareness, empathy, motivation, self-regulation, and social skills. Professor Carter shares how she uses these principles to guide her students through understanding what emotional intelligence is and how to embrace it in there personal and professional lives. We dissect what it means to “meet people where they are” and the barriers we face in the process of learning our relationship to other individuals.
How do our emotions arise in and impact our work serving others? What techniques can we embrace, both in our personal lives and in the classroom, to help us evolve our emotional intelligence and self-awareness?
Let’s talk about it.
Part 2 premieres March 19th.
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About Professor Carter:
Dawn Gillom-Carter is the associate professor and academic coordinator of human services at Prince George’s Community College. She holds an M.H.S. and an M.S. in human services, specializing in multidisciplinary human services. Professor Carter has been with the College since 2016, teaching introductory to upper-level courses in human services and psychology as an adjunct professor and executive director of a national non-profit human service organization.
She is excited about her roles as associate professor and academic coordinator and strives to create an engaging learning environment where students become lifelong scholars and learners. She is a graduate of the National Leadership Institute on Developmental Disabilities at the University of Delaware, and holds a certification as a Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) from the Center for Credentialing & Education, Inc.
Professor Carter is the current Regional Director for the National Organization for Human Services Mid-Atlantic Territory.
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25min
September 26, 2023Episode 29 (Part 2) | The Power of Storytelling | Jade Phillips
Jade Phillips | Community Organizer | Host of "Dig Deeper: Human Services Field Guide" Podcast
History has shown that stories are inextricably linked to what it means to be human. Before there was formal communication, there were stories. Effective stories are powerful because they drive action. Our guest Jade Phillips joins us to explore how building emotional connections, stories bring to life the work of the issues in ways that other forms of communication cannot.
In PART 2, Jade tells us more about her own personal story and how she came to do the work she does around personal narratives. We explore how the ego, identity, and personal beliefs impact our personal and professional decision making and how to recognize ourselves in these roles. Jade highlights the many forms of storytelling and how they are an important part of our field’s future.

Let's talk about it.
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Jade Phillips is a passionate community advocate that centers her work around human rights and connection. She has a bachelors degree in Human Services and plans to bring that knowledge into her creative and professional endeavors. Currently, she is the Community Organizer at Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood, and spends most of her time working with volunteers. Jade loves cooking, reading, and obsessing over her cat, Mars. Most of all, she thrives in collaboration and her Podcast, “Dig Deeper: Human Services Podcast” is a great example of this.
⁠Dig Deeper: Human Services Field Guide Podcast⁠
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24min
September 26, 2023Episode 29 (Part 1) | The Power of Storytelling | Jade Phillips
Jade Phillips | Community Organizer | Host of "Dig Deeper: Human Services Field Guide" Podcast
History has shown that stories are inextricably linked to what it means to be human. Before there was formal communication, there were stories. Effective stories are powerful because they drive action. Our guest Jade Phillips joins us to explore how building emotional connections, stories bring to life the work of the issues in ways that other forms of communication cannot.
In PART 1, Jade shares how storytelling became a central focus in her academic studies and her work across communities. We unpack the role storytelling has in the process of understanding ourselves as human service professionals and where in our work we have room to integrate the process. Jade shares her experience with storytelling in community organizing and what potential there is for future storytellers in the field.
Let’s talk about it.
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Jade Phillips is a passionate community advocate that centers her work around human rights and connection. She has a bachelors degree in Human Services and plans to bring that knowledge into her creative and professional endeavors. Currently, she is the Community Organizer at Mt. Baker Planned Parenthood, and spends most of her time working with volunteers. Jade loves cooking, reading, and obsessing over her cat, Mars. Most of all, she thrives in collaboration and her Podcast, “Dig Deeper: Human Services Podcast” is a great example of this.
Dig Deeper: Human Services Field Guide Podcast
Available on Spotify!
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STORYTELLING AND SOCIAL CHANGE: A STRATEGY GUIDE
narrativearts.org

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38min
August 29, 2023Episode 28 (P2) | Courageous Curiosity | Mary Kingston Roche
Mary Kingston Roche | TEDx Speaker | Live Curious Foundation
When we think about curiosity, we often associate it with a child’s natural inclination to ask endless questions and fearlessly investigate the world around them. So where does our curiosity go as we move into adulthood? Mary Kingston Roche is an expert on the power of our curiosity and how to harness it for joy, stronger relationships, and greater impact.
In Part 2, we explore the nuanced dynamics of how curiosity shows up in our lives. Mary shares how she has witnessed curiosity impact her work as an educator and advocate, and offers us insight on how we can integrate curiosity into our world in a way that improves our well being and society.
Let’s talk about it.
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Mary’s Bio:
Mary is a mother, educator, advocate, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner. A native of Massachusetts, she moved across the country to begin her career as a teacher in Oakland, CA where she discovered her love for working with youth. Mary later served on the local school board and volunteered with middle and high school youth to ensure they had access and opportunity for a great education. After receiving her Master of Public Policy from Duke University, Mary has served for the last 13 years as an advocate for children, securing policies and funding from the federal to local levels that improve children and families’ well-being and quality of education.
Mary has identified curiosity as a critical and powerful quality for children and adults to recognize and nurture. In 2022, Mary founded Live Curious, an initiative to help people re-discover and share the joy of curiosity to build community, bridge differences, and live joyously. She spoke at TEDx Ocala in November 2022, was a guest presenter at the 2023 Nonprofit Leadership Alliance conference and has been a guest on various podcasts. Mary remains passionate about speaking, writing, and coaching people to cultivate their innate curiosity.
Connect w/ Mary!
⁠TEDx Talk⁠

⁠Website⁠

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⁠Instagram ⁠@marykingstonroche
(book from interview)
⁠"Curious Minds: The Power of Connection" by Perri Zurn & Dani S. Bassett⁠

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August 15, 2023Episode 28 (Part 1) | Courageous Curiosity | Mary Kingston Roche
Mary Kingston Roche | TEDx Speaker | Live Curious Foundation
When we think about curiosity, we often associate it with a child’s natural inclination to ask endless questions and fearlessly investigate the world around them. So where does our curiosity go as we move into adulthood? Mary Kingston Roche is an expert on the power of our curiosity and how to harness it for joy, stronger relationships, and greater impact.
In Part 1, Mary discusses why she focuses on curiosity as a critical tool for change in her work in policy work, advocacy, and education. We unpack how curiosity is like a muscle, how it changes as we age, and what steps we can take to address our discomfort with getting curious.
Let’s talk about it.
PART 2 PREMIERES August 29th
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Mary’s Bio:
Mary is a mother, educator, advocate, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner. A native of Massachusetts, she moved across the country to begin her career as a teacher in Oakland, CA where she discovered her love for working with youth. Mary later served on the local school board and volunteered with middle and high school youth to ensure they had access and opportunity for a great education. After receiving her Master of Public Policy from Duke University, Mary has served for the last 13 years as an advocate for children, securing policies and funding from the federal to local levels that improve children and families’ well-being and quality of education.
Mary has identified curiosity as a critical and powerful quality for children and adults to recognize and nurture. In 2022, Mary founded Live Curious, an initiative to help people re-discover and share the joy of curiosity to build community, bridge differences, and live joyously. She spoke at TEDx Ocala in November 2022, was a guest presenter at the 2023 Nonprofit Leadership Alliance conference and has been a guest on various podcasts. Mary remains passionate about speaking, writing, and coaching people to cultivate their innate curiosity.
Connect w/ Mary!
TEDx Talk

Website

LinkedIn

Instagram @marykingstonroche
(book from interview)
"Curious Minds: The Power of Connection" by Perri Zurn & Dani S. Bassett

Connect w/ NOHS:
visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.nationalhumanservices.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
podcast videos available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠page.
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28min
August 02, 2023Episode 27 (Part 2) | Psychedelic Assisted Therapy & Human Services | Dr. Michelle Shuler, LPC, LCDC
Dr. Michelle Shuler, LPC, LCDC
HS Department Chair | Austin Community College
This week we welcome Dr. Michelle Shuler to the podcast. Dr. Shuler is the Department Chair of Human Services at Austin Community College and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She is currently working on a certification as a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (PATP).
Dr. Shuler began exploring psychedelic assisted therapy in 2015 after some of her clients started seeking more information about alternative treatment options for mental health diagnosis. Since beginning the program at the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Dr. Shuler has become immersed in a diverse community of like-minded professionals there to discover what potential there is for psychedelic assisted treatment in behavioral health.
In Part 2, Dr. Shuler unpacks how students and professionals are preparing for the unknowns in current and future research, the part human services professionals have in integrating new knowledge into the field, real-world evidence that supports our new understandings, and what the role community plays in pioneering a new frontier for psychedelic assisted therapy.
Let’s talk about it.
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Integrative Psychiatry Institute Online Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Training: https://psychiatryinstitute.com/psychedelic/
Dr. Shuler has a history of working in undergraduate and graduate-level human services and counseling programs. She has taught core clinical mental health and addiction counseling curriculum and clinical coursework, such as counseling skills and supervision of counselors-in-training. Dr. Shuler earned a PhD. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Texas San Antonio and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for the University of Northern Colorado. She maintains a small private practice as a therapist Texas with a focus on addiction and recovery support and consultant for programs seeking CACREP accreditation.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-kelley-shuler-phd-lpc-lcdc-lac-57286216/
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32min
July 18, 2023Episode 27 (Part 1) | Psychedelic Assisted Therapy & Human Services | Dr. Michelle Shuler, LPC, LCDC
Dr. Michelle Shuler, LPC, LCDC
HS Department Chair | Austin Community College
This week we welcome Dr. Michelle Shuler to the podcast. Dr. Shuler is the Department Chair of Human Services at Austin Community College and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She is currently working on a certification as a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Provider (PATP).
Dr. Shuler began exploring psychedelic assisted therapy in 2015 after some of her clients started seeking more information about alternative treatment options for mental health diagnosis. Since beginning the program at the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Dr. Shuler has become immersed in a diverse community of like-minded professionals there to discover what potential there is for psychedelic assisted treatment in behavioral health.
In Part 1, Dr. Shuler shares what sparked her curiosity in this alternative approach of therapy, how treatments may look like in practice, the current research on substances like MDMA and ketamine, and what shifts must occur in the legal system and academia before psychedelic-assisted therapy is accepted as a legitimate alternative treatment option.
Let’s talk about it.
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Integrative Psychiatry Institute Online Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Training: https://psychiatryinstitute.com/psychedelic/
Dr. Shuler has a history of working in undergraduate and graduate-level human services and counseling programs. She has taught core clinical mental health and addiction counseling curriculum and clinical coursework, such as counseling skills and supervision of counselors-in-training. Dr. Shuler earned a PhD. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Texas San Antonio and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for the University of Northern Colorado. She maintains a small private practice as a therapist Texas with a focus on addiction and recovery support and consultant for programs seeking CACREP accreditation.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-kelley-shuler-phd-lpc-lcdc-lac-57286216/
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42min
July 04, 2023Episode 26 (Part 2) | The Prison POD Podcast | Valerie Cartonio
Valerie Cartonio | Podcast Host & Inmate Advocate
Fellow podcast host and inmate advocate Valerie Cartonio channels her expertise in sociology and peace studies into her work advocating for incarcerated individuals in the state of Maine. At our next roundtable, Valerie joins us to share her experiences as an advocate breaking barriers and reaching those she serves through her podcast “The Prison POD”.
In Part 2, we discuss the societal bias and perspectives around those who serve time incarcerated and how those assumptions feed into both the system of abuses and rates of recidivism. There is a spectrum of solutions many advocates commit themselves to – Valerie helps us explore what work on the ground is like and where we still have work to do as human service professionals challenging the burdens of the incarcerated.
Let’s talk about it.
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Valerie Cartonio is the creator and host of the Prison POD podcast for people who are incarcerated. Using Sociology and Peace Studies to drive her conversations and advocacy work, Valerie features guests on topics such as making choices, creating new habits, mindfulness, meditation and why it is important to tell your story.
Valerie has 20+ years of experience working inside jails and prisons providing education in substance abuse prevention, doing HIV testing and counseling, reentry planning, inmate advocacy, and mentoring. Valerie’s work has brought her into various areas of people’s lives including coming home, marriages, births, courts, jail visits, and even moments facing death. Valerie published her first book "Notes from the Peaceful Sociologist" reflecting writings about prison work from a unique first person perspective.
You can listen to the podcast here: https://prisonpod.buzzsprout.com/
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Valerie’s book available here: https://app.thebookpatch.com/BookStore/notes-from-the-peaceful-sociologist/96d1ef83-540c-4ee0-97c6-856cd2708d57?isbn=9781637903445
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35min

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