A Better Life Can be Built

The session in which we talk to returning guest Kevin Moore, PsyD about opioid addiction. Dr. Moore’s passion includes creating integrative medicine services for vulnerable populations. Opioid addiction has been a particular focus of his work for the past 5+ years give its huge toll on the people he serves. Dr. Moore views psychology as part of healthcare, and healthcare as part of social justice. 

Navigate Those Resources

The session in which we interview Danielle Griffith, MSW, LSW, Program Director for the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund. Founded by Peggy Dolan, the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund works to lighten the burdens and lift the spirits of families caring for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, and injuries. They provide financial assistance for needs not covered by insurance, education and other resources to families living or seeking treatment in PA, NJ or DE. 

www.DolanFund.org

Be Still and Notice the Mind

The session in which we interview Amy Edelstein about her work bringing mindfulness skills into high school classrooms in inner-city Philadelphia. Amy founded the Inner Strength Foundation (ISF) in 2014 to foster inner strength for outer stability in today’s youth.

www.innerstrengthfoundation.net

Who Sits Down First

The session in which we interview Stephen M. Shore, EdD, and Robert Naseef, Ph.D. about their work together creating a curriculum to prepare neuro-diverse youth for the workplace.

As an autism expert, Dr. Shore is internationally renowned for presentations, consultations, and writings on lifespan issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure.

Dr. Naseef offers a distinct voice as a psychologist and father of an adult son with autism. In addition to his practice, he speaks nationally and internationally on issues facing families of children with autism and other special needs.

Together, Dr. Shore and Dr. Naseef are lead consultants to the ARC of Philadelphia and SAP’s “Autism at Work” program which involves collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.  

AutismAsperger.net

AlternativeChoices.com

Coloring Outside the Lines

The session in which we interview Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr, the current CEO of the American Psychological Association about the role of psychology in promoting social justice. Dr. Evans chatted with us about his military family, his southern upbringing in Florida, his growth as a leader, and his views on psychology and social justice. 

www.apa.org

Rape Culture is …

When we interviewed Amanda Spitfire and Roderick Thomas II about their work at Project SAFE in session 27 (A Solid Community of Humans) we also asked Amanda to recite some original poetry. 

Amanda chose a couple of excerpts from an intense poem they wrote for March to End Rape Culture/Take Back the Night Philly. Their recitation went beyond the time we could offer in 1 session so we offer it here as a stand alone BONUS.

It is truly a BONUS to hear this!

With Amanda’s permission we shortened the title – the entire title of the poem is:

Rape Culture is… from behind the Mind of a Trauma Counselors Eyes  — because my organizing will be intentional or it will be nothing — this is an attempted Intersectional Synopsis of the Effects on Life Raised Under Rape Culture

A Solid Community of Humans

The session in which we chat with Amanda Spitfire and Roderick Thomas, II, about their work at project SAFE. Project SAFE is a grassroots direct-service and peer-based advocacy organization providing women and femme-centered services with a focus on women working and living in the street economies in Kensington.

P.S. Please send underwear

projectsafephilly.org

Go Out on That Limb

The session in which we interview Tracy Ashdale, Executive Director and Chief Energy Officer for Girls on the Run of Montgomery and Delaware Counties. Girls on the Run is a physical activity based positive youth development program designed to develop and enhance girls’ social, psychological, and physical competencies to successfully navigate life experiences. 

www.gotrpa.org

www.gotrphiladelphia.org

 

No Clear Dividing Line

The session in which we talk to Robert Naseef, PhD about his experience and expertise. Dr. Naseef is the father of an adult son with autism and a psychologist who writes and speaks internationally about familiies living with and loving someone on the autism spectrum.

Shrinks Think about Walking into a Party

Do you ever wonder what the Shrinks Think? In between podcast interviews we sometimes talk about social justice issues, or sometimes about common issues or questions that come up in our clinical practice.

In our new mini-session bonus format, we share some of our brief conversations. 

In the first of our mini-sessions we discuss our top 3 tips for entering a social scene/party.

If you have more tips on this subject, let us know and we’ll share them. Also, please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to spend a few minutes offering a mini-session around our top tips. 

You can always reach out to us at ShrinksOnThird@gmail.com