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September 21st, 2014 – “Intergenerational Trauma, Domestic Violence and Suggestions for Help” – Bill Kinloch, Director of Alumni and Family Services & Heather Muha, Professional Outreach Representative, Florida Region on “Recovery Talk”.

September 14th, 2014 – “Grief & Loss: Sign, Causes & Treatments” – Cheryl Bailey, Therapist & Shea Kimbrough, Marketing Coordinator on “Recovery Talk”.

September 7th, 2014 – “Baby Boomers & Addiction and Body Image” – Josh Pittman, MA, CTT, Therapist & Heather Muha, Professional Outreach Representative, Florida Region on “Recovery Talk”.

August 31st, 2014 – “The Benefits of Case Management & How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs” – Mark Rosen, Case Manager, Dr. Tina Goodin, Ph.D, Therapist & Heather Muha, Professional Outreach Representative, Florida Region on “Recovery Talk”.

August 24th, 2014 – “Wellness for Life” – Brandy Harris, MS, Outpatient Therapist& Heather Muha, Professional Outreach Representative, Florida Region on “Recovery Talk”.

August 17th, 2014 – “Stress, Trauma, Mental Health & Suicide of Robin Williams” – Annie Reed, counselor and Dr. Tom Antonek, psychologist, hosted by Shea Kimbrough, Marketing Coordinator on “Recovery Talk”.

August 10th, 2014 – “Spirtuality” – Joshua L. Sarmiento MS, LMHC, CCTP, Therapist, The Refuge Transitions & Heather Muha, Professional Outreach Representative, Florida Region on “Recovery Talk”.

August 3rd, 2014 – “Substance Abuse, Recovery & Relapse” – Jenna Brody, MA,  Counselor & Heather Muha, Professional Outreach Representative, Florida Region on “Recovery Talk”.

July 27th, 2014 – “Emotional & Psychological Trauma” – Tom Pecca, MS, CAS, CSAT, CTT, Therapist & Heather Muha, Professional Outreach Representative, Florida Region on “Recovery Talk”.

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August 13th, 2014 – “Depression, Addiction & Suicide” – Tom Pecca, MS, CAS, CSAT, CTT, Therapist on “Recovery Talk”.

August 6th, 2014 – “Co-Occurring Disorders & Addiction” – Leslie Fairchild, LMHC, Therapist on “Recovery Talk”.

July 23rd, 2014 – “How Substance Abuse, Depression & Anxiety Co-Exists.” –  Brandy Harris, MS, Outpatient Therapist & Kari Bone, Professional Outreach Representative on “Recovery Talk”.

July 16th, 2014 – Alcoholism, Our Community and Treatments Available” – Listen to The Refuge staff members Rick Fungaroli, RN, BSN Chief Operating Officer & Angela Smith, MS, CTT, Therapist talk about alcohol abuse and how its effecting our community on “Recovery Talk”.

Changing Direction, Hosted by Michele Rosenthal

“How To Treat Trauma: Two Essential Approaches” –  Hear Judy Crane talk about how to treat trauma and how to reach true trauma recovery.

“Trauma and Its Many Sizes” – Listen in to Judy Crane and Michele Rosenthal discussing the many sizes of trauma and how it affects people differently.

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