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United States of PTSD
Season One: Mental health concerns are on the rise in the United States. This podcast will look at the influencing factors contributing to the decline of our culture. With the rise of school shootings, political divisiveness, increasing levels of hate, and a chronic war of peoples' rights, we have entered a domestic war that never ends. Our podcast will look at whether this is done by design or is it an abject failure. We will discuss it from a clinical and common-sense perspective. Secondarily we will discuss ways to protect yourself from being further traumatized. Hosted by Matthew Boucher LICSW LCDP (licensed in RI) who has over 20 years of experience working with people who have addictions and trauma with a specialty of pregnant/postpartum women. Co-host Wendy Picard is a Learning and Development consultant with 15 years of experience, lifelong observer of the human condition, and diagnosed with PTSD in 1994.
Season Two: Is joined by Donna Gaudette and Julia Kirkpatrick BSW. Julia is currently working on obtaining her MSW and her LCSW. She is a welcome addition to the podcast.
Season Three: Cora Lee Kennedy provided research and worked as a temporary co-host. Dr. Erika Lin-Hendel joins as a co-host for season 3.
United States of PTSD
Spilling the tea with Christine
Christine and Matt explore some common barriers and antiquated ideas related to current treatment protocols. Christine highlights the importance of macro work and advocating for systemic changes. As a person in long term recovery, Christine shares her story and some of her unique experiences. Other topics that are covered include the damage of removing children and what that looks like, the correlation between interpersonal violence and addiction, stereotypes and stigmas, and some possible ways to reduce these while making positive changes.
Christine Munroe - Biosketch
Christine Munroe, MSW, is a Social Worker who received her BSW in 2015 and MSW in 2018 from Rhode Island College. Ms. Munroe serves as a clinical intermediary among the judicial system, child welfare, service providers, and families. Her daily work consists of assessing strengths and needs of her clients and their family system, along with clearly identifying treatment goals and services. Ms. Munroe serves as an advocate for families and often helps navigate agency and system boundaries. She is a dedicated recovery advocate who has been active in the recovery support community for over sixteen years
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/best-age-bring-puppy-home/
https://www.wellandgood.com/postpartum-depression-rates/
https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/health/2023/05/15/school-avoidance-becomes-crisis-after-covid/11127563002/
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Artwork and logo design by Misty Rae.
Special thanks to Joanna Roux for editing help.
Special thanks to the listeners and all the wonderful people who helped listen to and provide feedback on the episode's prerelease.
Please feel free to email Matt topics or suggestions, questions or feedback.
Matt@unitedstatesofPTSD.com
