Caring Kids Straight: An Interview with Father Greg Boyle

Father Greg Boyle DVD coverFather Gregory Boyle, Father G, is the Founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention, re-hab and re-entry program in the United States. Father Greg served as the pastor of Dolores Mission, 1986-1992. In 1988, he founded Homeboy Industries and he has since received numerous honorary degrees and awards for his work in helping gang involved youth, including the California Peace Prize. Father Greg is the author of the New York Times Bestselling book, “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion.” He has served on the State Commission for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, The National Youth Gang Center Board and the Attorney General’s Defending Childhood Task Force.

In this DVD, Father Greg Boyle, along with Louis Perez and Fabian Montes, two homeboys who have turned their lives around, provides unique insight into the problem of gang violence in America and how programs like Homeboy Industries are part of the solution. Father Greg explains that “Gang violence is not a problem, it’s a symptom” pointing to larger issues that need attention. He discusses factors that push people to join gangs, such as seeing dysfunctional families and the hopelessness of individuals joining gangs. He offers valuable insight into gang intervention, explaining “you can’t scare any kid straight, because if a kid has stopped caring, it won’t work. You can care a kid straight, through care and loving attention you can get them to a place where they recognize the truth of who they are.” As Fabian Montes says, the goal at Homeboy Industries in to instill “hope for people that are hopeless.” This DVD is a powerful example of hope in action.

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Santa Barbara Axxess Card

11th-Edition-Cover-CardThe Santa Barbara Axxess card 2014 features exclusive discounts at more than 500 local merchants, including unbeatable savings on dining out, golf, wine tasting, your home, your health, your car and your kids.  There are no coupons.  Simply show your card to participating merchants to save money.  Membership includes a Merchant Directory and an Axxess Card.  The card costs $30, while the average savings per family per year is $300.  Buy your Axxess card from Glendon, and part of the proceeds will support our organization’s local efforts. Visit Axxess’ online Merchant Directory to view the list of participating merchants.

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Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach: An Interview with Pat Ogden

Pat Ogden, Ph.D., is a pioneer in somatic psychology, who has trained in a wide variety of somatic and psychotherapeutic approaches. She has over three decades of experience working with individuals and groups in diverse populations, including prison inmates, psychiatric inpatients and survivors of trauma. Dr. Ogden is the founder and director of the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, an internationally recognized school that specializes in training psychotherapists in somatic/cognitive approaches for the treatment of trauma, developmental and attachment issues. She is the author of the groundbreaking book, Trauma and the Body: A Sensorimotor Approach to Psychotherapy. Dr. Ogden is a clinician, consultant, international lecturer and trainer, co-founder of the Hakomi Institute, and on faculty at Naropa University.

In this DVD, Dr. Pat Ogden discusses trauma and the body, introducing her Sensorimotor approach to treatment. She describes how “Trauma affects the nervous system and the muscular system” and explains that sensory motor processing, through physical actions and exercises that target the nervous system, helps individuals recover from trauma. Dr. Ogden covers many trauma-related topics, including flashbacks, PTSD and dissociation. Drawing upon many years of experience working with trauma, she offers tips for trauma survivors. Dr. Ogden provides an in-depth description of how Sensorimotor Therapy can access the body and improve treatment outcomes.

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Terror Management Theory: An Interview with Dr. Jeff Greenberg

Dr. Jeff Greenberg is a social psychologist and professor at the University of Arizona, where he is the Social Psychology Program Head. Dr. Greenberg is known for coining the concept of Terror Management Theory, along with his colleagues, Sheldon Solomon and Tom Pyszczynski. He developed Terror Management Theory after realizing that two of his primary interests as a social psychologist, self-esteem and prejudice, were greatly impacted by individuals’ knowledge of their own mortality. Dr. Greenberg has published numerous articles on the subject, as well as the Handbook of Experimental Existential Psychology (2004).

In this DVD, Dr. Jeff Greenberg discusses Terror Management Theory from its origins to its applications, including how T.M.T. affects relationships, politics, attachment, violence and self-esteem. He also discusses the role of culture in forming one’s world view and belief system, emphasizing the importance of individuals finding their own personal value in life. He believes “You cannot feel psychologically secure without feeling that you are of value and significance in the world,” and he places great value on developing a real sense of self. Ultimately, Dr. Greenberg advocates that it is better for people to face their mortality rather than hide from it: “It can lead to more appreciation of life, a fuller life and hopefully a life that you’ll have a better impact on people around you.”

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Dynamics of Suicide: An Interview with Dr. Israel Orbach

Dr. Israel Orbach (1943-2010) was a clinical psychologist and professor, who specialized in suicidal behavior and suicide prevention. For more than 40 years, Dr. Orbach actively engaged in teaching, research and psychotherapy. He was one of the founders of the Israeli Association for Suicide Prevention, where he served as the first president. Dr. Orbach published several books, including Children Who Don’t Want to Live: Understanding and Treating the Suicidal Child, as well as hundreds of chapters and scholarly articles. He won several international awards for his contribution to the understanding of suicide. Dr. Orbach is remembered for both his scholarly contributions to the field of psychology and suicidology, as well as his unique ability to empathize and help individuals in suicidal crisis.

In this DVD, Dr. Israel Orbach discusses the dynamics of suicide and how to both understand and treat suicidal individuals. He begins by addressing suicidality in children and adolescents, explaining how psychological dynamics such as rejection and attachment can impact suicide risk. Dr. Orbach discusses the issue of many individuals having fantasies about death and seeing suicide as an escape— “We try to confront the fantasy about death in order to make it less possible to commit suicide.” He also talks about the role of shame and physical dissociation in suicide. Dr. Orbach draws upon an innate ability to empathize with people in a suicidal state to compassionately describe the hopelessness that suicidal individuals feel, as well as suicidal ambivalence. Finally, Dr. Orbach clearly lays out essential elements of treating suicidal individuals.

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Attachment, Trauma and Dissociation: An Interview with Dr. Christine Courtois

Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP, is a psychologist and expert in the field of trauma. Dr. Courtois has authored numerous books including Treating Complex Traumatic Stress Disorders: An Evidence-Based Guide (2009), Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy (2010, 1988), and The Treatment of Complex Trauma: A Sequenced, Relationship-Based Approach (2012). She is Co-Founder of The CENTER: Posttraumatic Disorders Program, Washington, DC where she served as Clinical and Training Director for 16 years and Past-President of Division 56 (Psychological Trauma) of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Courtois has an independent practice in Washington, DC where she is the principal of Courtois & Associates, PC.

In this DVD, Dr. Christine Courtois draws upon her expertise in the field of trauma to discuss a variety of trauma related topics. She begins by talking about her work with survivors of childhood trauma, including the roles of attachment and dissociation. Dr. Courtois discusses the concept of the ‘Critical Inner Voice’ and Voice Therapy. She addresses how families can be a source of trauma, citing that statistically speaking “the most dangerous people to children are their intimates.” Dr. Courtois places an important emphasis on the extent to which individuals often minimize complex trauma, essentially saying of their abuse “Aw, it wasn’t so bad.”  She discusses trauma bonding, repetition of trauma, and the treatment of violent individuals. Finally, Dr. Courtois offers some optimal parenting strategies “to promote the child’s self esteem” including building resilience and repairing negative experiences so that the child feels responded to and cared about.

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An Interview with Drs. Carol and James Gilligan

Dr. Carol Gilligan is an American feminist, ethicist, and psychologist best known for her work on ethical relationships and gender studies. She is currently a Professor at New York University and a visiting Professor at the University of Cambridge. Her ground-breaking book, In a Different Voice  (1982) achieved much critical acclaim and has been described by Harvard University Press as “the little book that started a revolution.”

James Gilligan, M.D., is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry in the School of Medicine and Adjunct Professor in the School of Law at New York University. He is an expert in the field of violence and the former president of the International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy. He has published several books, including Violence: Reflections on a National Epidemic, Preventing Violence: Prospects for Tomorrow.

This DVD captures a rare joint interview with two leading experts in the field of psychology. Drs. Carol and James Gilligan draw upon their individual areas of expertise to discuss social and psychological factors that contribute to gender differences in violence and the developmental roots of gender differences in expressing emotion. They also discuss the topic of parenting, from both a personal and professional perspective, as the ultimate “opportunity for psychological growth.” Finally, using their own marriage as an example, Drs. James and Carol Gilligan discuss what it takes to make a romantic relationship work.

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Advances in the Treatment of Suicidal Clients: An Interview with Dr. David Jobes

David Jobes, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and expert in the field of suicidology. Dr. Jobes is a Professor of Psychology and Co-Director of Clinical Training at The Catholic University of America. He also runs the CUA Suicide Prevention Lab, which researches suicidal risk assessment and recently developed a novel therapeutic approach to suicide prevention called the “Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality” (CAMS). Dr. Jobes has published extensively on the topic of suicide prevention. He consults with professionals around the world to provide training in clinical suicidology. Dr. Jobes has also worked extensively with the Department of Veteran Affairs, consulting with each branch of the US military on suicide prevention and conducting empirical research with suicidal veterans and active duty military personnel alike.

In this DVD, Dr. David Jobes provides a wealth of information on advances in treating suicidal clients, from causality and contributing factors to risk factors and treatment plans. Dr. Jobes draws upon years of research to discuss contributing factors that can lead to suicide. He addresses the risk and protective factors of suicidal clients, as well as the legal liabilities in treatment. Dr. Jobes shares his perspective on a variety of treatment methods, including Suicide Contracts vs. Safety Plans, CBT relapse prevention, Dielectical Behavioral Therapy, and medication vs. asylum. He introduces CAMS, a collaborative, new approach to assessing and managing suicidal risk. Emphasizing the individual difffferences in treating suicidal clients, Dr. Jobes explains that there is “not a one size fits all way of understanding all suicidal people.” The treatment techniques and information in this interview provide an excellent resource for any mental health professional interested in the treatment of suicidal clients.

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On Relationships and Parenting: An Interview with Dr. Pat Love

Distinguished professor and Certified Love Educator, Pat Love, Ed.D., is known for her warmth, humor, and commitment to learning. For more than 25 years, she has contributed to relationship education and personal development through her books, articles, training programs, speaking, and media appearances. She is an expert presenter at national and international conferences, as well as a frequent guest on Oprah, The Today Show and CNN.

In this DVD, Dr. Pat Love covers a variety of topics regarding relationships and parenting. She begins by defining the concept of love and what it means to be loving.  She discusses values in a loving relationship and offers tactile tips for couples on improving the quality of their relationships. Dr. Love also addresses the importance of equality in a relationship, sexuality, and what she has learned from her years as a couples’ therapist.  Shifting her focus to parenting, Dr. Love offers her perspective on how to raise emotionally healthy children. “Parenting is simply about providing love, structure and protection,” she explains, emphasizing that it is important for parents to set limits for their children but not “hover” over them. This DVD is packed with useful information for introspective individuals and mental health professionals alike.

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Negotiating Safe Places – Behavioral Regulation and Social Engagement: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Porges

Dr. Stephen Porges is a developmental psychologist and neuroscientist who specializes in the neurobiology of social behavior. He is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and the Director of the Brain-Body Center in the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and holds appointments in the Departments of Psychology, Bio-Engineering, and Anatomy and Cell Biology. Dr. Porges formed the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that links the evolution of the autonomic nervous system to the emergence of social behavior, which has stimulated research and treatments of a variety of psychiatric disorders including autism and trauma. Dr. Porges has served as President to both the Society for Psychophysiological Research and the Federation of Behavioral, Psychological and Cognitive Sciences. He was also a recipient of a National Institute of Mental Health Research Scientist Development Award.

In this DVD, Dr. Stephen Porges discusses his Polyvagal Theory, from its mammalian roots to its effffects on everyday life. He describes how people react on a neurobiological level to a variety of stimuli, ranging from negotiating safe places to traumatic events. Dr. Porges’ in-depth understanding of both neuroscience and social behavior offers a unique perspective on mental health. In this interview, Dr. Porges covers a variety of topics, including child development, parenting, romantic relationships, autism, trauma and bonding.

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