Join Kortney Yasenka for an insightful interview with Nicoletta Skoufalos, psychologist and author of "Understanding Autoimmune Disease: A Therapist's Guide to Invisible Illness". This session focuses on creating a warm, welcoming environment for meaningful conversation—centered on autoimmune challenges, mental health, and therapeutic support.📅 Interview Highlights:Autoimmune Disease 101: Nicoletta shares her personal journey with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjogren’s syndrome, and explains the complexities of autoimmune conditions.Mental Health Connections: Explore how depression, anxiety, and trauma intersect with autoimmune diseases, including the impact of PTSD.Therapeutic Approaches: Learn how clinicians can support clients through grief, cognitive challenges, and identity shifts caused by chronic illness.Advocacy & Resilience: Discover strategies for building agency, navigating healthcare systems, and fostering community support.Family Dynamics: Nicoletta discusses the role of family therapy and education in supporting clients with invisible illnesses."Understanding Autoimmune Disease" by Nicoletta Skoufalos, PhD https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/807102/understanding-autoimmune-disease-by-nicoletta-skoufalos-preface-by-cristina-dorazio-phd-foreword-by-sue-gloor/CE Course also available: https://www.hatherleigh.com/courses/autoimmune-disease🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mental health, resilience, and therapeutic insights.

This Hatherleigh Behavioral Health community call discusses lifestyle medicine, emphasizing the integration of medical practice with a focus on healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and social connections to treat and prevent diseases.Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka offers practical approaches in promoting a plant-based diet, avoiding "free fats," and culinary coaching to achieve cardiovascular health and manage chronic conditions like diabetes and gout.This insightful conversation highlights the importance of personalizing dietary choices, facilitating patient engagement through negotiation, and goal-setting to overcome resistance to lifestyle changes.*Dr. Jenneffer Pulapaka, DPM*, is a Board Certified Physician Diplomate in Lifestyle Medicine. A trained podiatric surgeon who specializes in diabetic limb salvage, she is the founder of DeLand Foot and Leg Center. She is co-author of "The Heart Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook".For more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1578269512#mentalhealth #psychology #behavioralhealth #counseling #lifestylemedicine #medicine #psychiatry

Join us for a powerful session of the Hatherleigh Behavioral Health Podcast where licensed mental health counselor Kortney Yasenka welcomes attendees into a space of connection and collaboration. This episode features Madhur-Nain Webster, licensed marriage and family therapist and author of "Beyond the Pain", who shares transformative insights on grief, disappointment, and emotional healing.☕ In This Session:☑️ How unprocessed disappointment shapes our worldview☑️ Tools for healing: affirmations, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy

☑️ The balance of self-esteem and the dangers of psychological bypassing☑️ Understanding toxic vs. healthy shame in relationships☑️ Faith and mindfulness as anchors in emotional recovery☑️ The 30 stages model for processing emotional drama☑️ Techniques for emotional assessment, feedback, and somatic healing

In this insightful panel discussion, leading experts explore the powerful effects of technology on mental health, relationships, and family dynamics. Featuring Dr. Lori Whatley, a specialist in digital device disconnection, and Taino Bendz, founder of the "Phone Free Day" initiative, the conversation dives deep into the challenges of technology addiction, screen time, and telehealth therapy.

Key Topics Covered:

🔹 The psychological impact of technology overuse on individuals and families 🔹 Strategies for balancing screen time and fostering real-life connections

🔹 How telehealth is transforming therapy and mental health care

🔹 Recognizing signs of technology addiction and setting healthy boundaries

🔹 The importance of digital wellness and intentional tech use

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