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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 power of one can become the power of many and how we and a whole can promote a healthier society. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4124036/4124036_2023-05-24-151836.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4124036/4124036_2023-05-24-151836.64kmono.mp3] With over 60 locations thought out Chicagoland, Northern and Central Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa help is just a click or call away. Go to rosecrance.org for more guidance and information. Rosecrance. Life’s waiting. This podcast is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance.

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 Williams to talk about resilience as a whole, what contributes to resilience and how we become more resilient. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4116963/4116963_2023-05-03-154403.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4116963/4116963_2023-05-03-154403.64kmono.mp3] With over 60 locations thought out Chicagoland, Northern and Central Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa help is just a click or call away. Go to rosecrance.org for more guidance and information. Rosecrance. Life’s waiting. This podcast is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance.

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 [https://community.fireengineering.com/profile/DanielDeGryse#gref], Director of the Chicago Police Department Professional Counseling Division and Employee Assistance Program Dr. Robert Sobo [https://home.chicagopolice.org/inside-cpd/employee-assistance-program-eap/] and Officer with the Chicago Police Department Joseph Riley join WGN’s John Williams to talk about suicides reported within the CPD this year, whether or not first responders carry a higher risk for mental illness and suicide, and how to identify the warning signs. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4076293/4076293_2023-01-03-223333.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4076293/4076293_2023-01-03-223333.64kmono.mp3] With over 60 locations thought out Chicagoland, Northern and Central Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa help is just a click or call away. Go to rosecrance.org for more guidance and information. Rosecrance. Life’s waiting. This podcast is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance.

Burnout: When it’s just too much

In this episode, we’ll talk about burnout – Why we’re feeling more tired and mentally exhausted, how this affects work and home life, and how to tell the difference between a few bad days and bigger issues. Tune in while Greg Tierney [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-greg-tierney-b795975/], Rosecrance Inc. [https://rosecrance.org/] Vice President of Clinical Operations and therapist at Rosecrance River North [https://rosecrance.org/locations/rosecrance-chicago-river-north/], Patirck Miranda [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-miranda-24052497/] join WGN’s John Williams to talk about burnout and how to identify it in yourself or in a co-worker. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4076292/4076292_2023-01-03-222332.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4076292/4076292_2023-01-03-222332.64kmono.mp3] With over 60 locations thought out Chicagoland, Northern and Central Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa help is just a click or call away. Go to rosecrance.org for more guidance and information. Rosecrance. Life’s waiting. This podcast is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance.

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 [https://rosecrance.org/our-team/medical-clinical-leadership/], the Medical Director of the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus [https://rosecrance.org/locations/rosecrance-griffin-williamson-campus/] and therapist at Aspen Counseling, Amber Cotter [https://www.aspenbh.com/contact-us/our-team/] join WGN’s John Williams to talk about stress and trauma and how they can compound, resulting in mental fatigue and emotional exhaustion. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4054750/4054750_2022-12-01-191850.64kmono.mp3 [https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4054750/4054750_2022-12-01-191850.64kmono.mp3] With over 60 locations thought out Chicagoland, Northern and Central Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa help is just a click or call away. Go to rosecrance.org for more guidance and information. Rosecrance. Life’s waiting. This podcast is brought to you by WGN Radio and the doctors and clinical staff over at Rosecrance.