Posts tagged ‘mental health’
“LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST”
Aired: October 12, 2009 – 11 am PST ::
Guest: Gordon Livingston, MD, author of books including “How to Love”, “And Never Stop Dancing”,”Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart” and recipient of a Bronze Star for valor in Vietnam, shares with our listeners his views: “The world is an uncertain place with lots of risks, most of them unanticipated and unpreventable, in which it is nevertheless possible to live in a relaxed and happy way. Look, I’m doing it.”
“GET FREE FORM WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK”: The 7 Essentials to Discovering Life’s Purpose & Possibility
Aired: Sept. 28, 2009 – 11 AM PST :: SPECIAL GUEST: Shelly Zavala, Phy.D. Founder of the Foundation for Positive Living :: Dr. Zavala and Allen discuss her revolutionary “7 essentials that give life direction, purpose and possibility”. Learn the secrets to discovering the freedom to express yourself, tapping your potential and mapping a successfully path to achieving your dreams.
HELPING KIDS WHO ARE SPIRALING OUT OF CONTROL
Aired: June 29, 2009 – 11:30 AM PST :: SPECIAL GUEST: Brad Edgar, Chief Operating Officer of Shelterwood – Shelterwood is a licensed Christian residential teen treatment program, dedicated to family counseling and restoration of relationships in a facility that treats troubled adolescents that may be spiraling out of control. During the later part of the show, Brad Edgar and Allen will discuss Shelterwood’s multi-faceted teen counseling and teen mentoring strategy to create a dynamic atmosphere that wraps teens in love when they are at their worst.
For the past 20 years, Brad has encouraged the development of Doulos and helped families in crisis through his time as a Shelterwood Big Brother, Shelterwood Director, Therapist, Counseling Director, the Kansas City Executive Director, and now his position as Chief Operating Officer.
WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR “PARENTING TOOLBOX”?
Aired: November 24, 2008 – 11:00 AM PST :: Special Guest: Ron Huxley, a licensed child and family therapist, national speaker and columnist, web site producer, community mental health director, family advocate, and father of four discuss’ his online resource, “Parenting Toolbox”
Allen and Dr. Ron Huxley identify parenting styles and what they mean. The will discuss his strength-based approach to parenting that builds on solutions and not problems and the belief that the “person is not the problem, the problem is the problem”. Dr. Huxley creatively crafts a parenting strategy that fits each family situation.
FINDING SOLUTIONS FOR TEENS THAT STRUGGLE
Aired: October 6, 2008 – 11:00 AM PST :: Special Guest: Teri Solochek PhD
Teri Solochek PhD talks with Allen about finding solutions for teens that struggle in thier current enviroment; at home and at school. As an Educational Consultant with a PhD in Psychology, Teri is a proponent of psychological and academic testing for teens facing unique challenges in life. Listen in as Allen and Teri discuss how to help these teens and their families
CHALLENGES OF TRANSITIONING INTO ADULTHOOD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Aired: September 15, 2008 – 11:00 AM PST :: Dr. Robert Fischer and Anne LaRiviere, Co-Founders of the Optimum Perfomance Institute
Dr. Robert Fischer and Anne LaRiviere are co-founders of the Optimum Perfomance Institute, a place for young adults searching for purpose in life. Listen to them discuss with Allen the challenges of transitioning into adulthood for young people today. These guests are very informed and experienced with 17-25 year olds learning how to be responsible
DIFFUSING CONFICT WITH YOUR TEENAGER
Aired: September 8 2008 – 11:00 AM PST :: Dr. Michelle Roth, Psychologist, Relationship Expert
Listen as Dr Michelle and Allen discuss solutions to diffusing conflict with your teenager, focusing on what to do when a teenager makes a mistake, is acting out, or is constantly defiant. Many of the common questions about how the relationship between parents and teens can thrive are answered in this show.
“Answers for the Family” radio show an instant success!
July 21st. 2008 – Los Angeles, Ca. U.S.A. – Answers for the Family, the new internet radio show received positive feedback from many listeners after it’s debut launch on LA Talk Radio.
Listen to Allen and his many Answers for the family experts Mondays at 11:00AM (PST) discuss ways to help you navigate through the many challenges of family life. Here is how you do it: Go to, www.LaTalkRadio.com to listen live.
If you miss any shows, you can go to our blog and listen to the podcast at: www.answers4thefamilyblog.com
THE CHALLENGE OF TREATING TEENS ADDICTED TO DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Aired: July 14, 2008 – 11:00 AM PST :: John Lieberman, Director of Operation of Visions Adolescent Treatment Center
John Lieberman has been an expert contributor to: US News and World Report, The Today Show and Teen Vogue. If you are an educational consultant, psychologist, school counselor or parent of a teen, don’t miss this show!
