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A series of frank discussions with Rosecrance experts moderated by John Williams. Content intended to inform and alert listeners to behaviors that can impact susceptibility to substance abuse.

  1. 24/05/2023

    How do we build a healthier society?

    In this episode, we discuss what a healthy society looks like. Tune in while the Rosecrance therapeutic recreation coordinator Abby Nelson and the Regional Director of Rosecrance in Chicagoland Matt Quinn join WGN’s John Williams to talk about Therapeutic recreation, how the challenges we’re facing today affect us, and how we foster change, how th […]

  2. 03/05/2023

    How to Build Resilience and Practice Emotional Mindfulness

    In this episode, we discuss the process and outcome of successfully adapting to challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands. Tune in while the Supervisor of Outpatient Services for Rosecrance (McHenry County), Heather Fisher and Therapist at Rosecrance River North, Carly Novoselski join WGN’s John […]

  3. 12/04/2023

    A Distinct Crisis: Mental Illness and Suicide Amongst Police, Military, and Veterans

    In this episode, we’ll dive deeper into the mental health challenges that first responders are facing, including recent losses faced by our own Chicago Police Department. This conversation will include discussion about suicide, for anyone who is uncomfortable with or triggered by that topic. Tune in while the Director of Rosecrances’ Florian Program Dan DeGryse, […]

  4. 22/03/2023

    Burnout: When it’s just too much

    Hear how to identify burnout in yourself and others in this episode of 'on your radar'.

  5. 01/03/2023

    Trauma Upon Trauma – Mental fatigue and emotional exhaustion

    In this episode, we introduce some big-picture issues (COVID, political conflicts, climate change, global crises, mass shootings/violence, inflation, etc.) and how they affect us. Tune in while Dr. Adrienne Adams, the Medical Director of the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus and therapist at Aspen Counseling, Amber Cotter join WGN’s John Williams to talk about stress and […]

  6. 14/02/2023

    Mental Health: How do you help your kids? What works?

    In this episode, we’ll talk about how to help kids who are struggling, what types of coping skills work, and why resiliency is possible – and important. Tune in while T.D. Hostikka, Director of Residential Services for Rosecrance Jackson Centers, and Teisha Hoppe, Therapist at Aspen Counseling, join WGN’s John Williams to discuss where can […]

  7. 25/01/2023

    How mental illness overlaps with substance use and addiction

    In this episode, we talk about how some kids, but not all, cope with mental illness by using drugs and alcohol, which worsens symptoms and can lead to longer-term substance use. Tune in while Joe Kreul, the Rosecrance Vice President of Child and Adolescent Services, and LaShonda Walker, Assistant Administrator of the Rosecrance Harrison Campus, […]

  8. 04/01/2023

    How Do We Help Our Kids: What’s happening and what’s normal?

    The past few years have been especially tough on kids: The COVID-19 pandemic caused isolation with closed in-person schooling and remote learning, actual missed milestones like in-person proms and graduations, lack of social connection, and increases in anxiety and depression. But was there already a youth mental health crisis brewing before COVID hit? In this […]

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A series of frank discussions with Rosecrance experts moderated by John Williams. Content intended to inform and alert listeners to behaviors that can impact susceptibility to substance abuse.

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  • Channel
    WGN Radio
  • Creator
    WGN Radio
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    33
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    Explicit
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