Behavioral Health Integration

In this episode I have the honor of having returning special guests Benjamin Caldwell and Kevin Doyle on the live show to discuss artificial intelligence (AI) therapy and the present and future impact on behavioral health. In this episode we will get into the history of AI therapy on why it was created for the general population as well as what are the potential pro's and con's in has on are society as well as it's effect on the behavioral health work force. We plan on getting into discussion on the demand for mental health care, AI may offer cost-effective support to practitioners and clients. However could it be a replacement for human-led treatments. In this special live event we plan to highlight existing uses of AI in therapy and mental health treatment, along with their potential benefits, challenges, and risks. We also may ask the question is there a possible future where AI therapy and traditional therapy can co exist? Benjamins Book “Saving Psychotherapy” Saving Psychotherapy: How Therapists Can Bring the Talking Cure Back from the Brink https://a.co/d/9VKQIFQ Benjamins contact Information linkedin.com/in/benjamincaldwell support@highpass.com highpass.com Kevin’s contact Information linkedin.com/in/kevin-doyle-91646515 kevin@drkevindoyle.com hazeldenbettyford.org/education/graduate-school-addiction-studies Sponsor CalmiGo Enter the code BHIPODCAST for $30 off the device. calmigo.com?fid=614&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=Jacob_Minnig-614&utm_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

In this episode I have the honor to have Shannon Walker on as a special guest! Shannon is the founder and CEO of Northwest Battle Buddies. Northwest battle buddies is a nonprofit dedicated to providing professionally trained service dogs to combat Veterans battling PTSD, at no cost to the Veteran. With a professional dog training career spanning nearly three decades, Shannon is renowned for her profound dedication and tireless service to our nation's heroes. Born in Pendleton, Oregon, Shannon's lifelong passion for dogs and training propelled her into the world of Schutzhund—a European canine sport renowned for testing a dog's tracking, obedience, and protection skills. Training under the tutelage of 1988 world Schutzhund champion Gene England, Shannon acquired extensive experience and knowledge in this specialized training method. Her diligence led to a decade-long competitive career at local, regional, national, and international levels, culminating in her winning the 2003 European Championship in Diest, Belgium. Shannon's dedication to canine development is exemplified by her successful establishment of Man's Best Friend Boarding and Training Kennel in Battle Ground, Washington, in 1997. Over the years, Shannon and her team have trained thousands of dogs, addressed various behavioral issues, and provided solutions for both family pets and service dogs. In 2011, Shannon was approached by a U.S. Veteran of the Iraq conflict who sought her assistance with his service dog. Deeply moved by the transformative impact of the service dog on this Veteran's life, Shannon was inspired to found Northwest Battle Buddies in 2012. To date, NWBB has partnered hundreds of professionally trained dogs with Veterans from all branches of the U.S. military, with Shannon overseeing the extensive training and care of all dogs and handler instruction provided to each Veteran. Shannon's contact information https://northwestbattlebuddies.org/ https://www.facebook.com/NorthwestBattleBuddies/ https://www.instagram.com/northwestbattlebuddies/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-T7QmOqo20RIRvzhe9ZEmQ Sponsor CalmiGo Enter the code BHIPODCAST for $30 off the device. calmigo.com?fid=614&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=Jacob_Minnig-614&utm_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

In this special live event I have the honor and privilege of having Sonya Johnson as a special guest. Like many other's who struggle through substance use addiction have there many up's and downs as they go through life. Sonya is no stranger to this but one thing she never did was give up on herself. Sonya persevered through the dark times in her life to get to where she is today in life. Sonya is the Program Coordinator of Parents for Parents Program at National Alliance on Mental Illness. Sonya has also become an advocate for individuals struggling with addiction as well as a phenomenal content creator for substance use recovery. Sonya's contact information Sonyajohnson0719 Sonyandsteven https://www.youtube.com/@sonyajohnson0719 linktr.ee/sonyajohnson Sponsor CalmiGo Enter the code BHIPODCAST for $30 off the device. calmigo.com?fid=614&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=Jacob_Minnig-614&utm_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

It was an honor having Master Sergeant (Retired)Crystal C. Romero on the show! Crystal is a military veteran who has served 16 1⁄2 years in the US Army National Guard, serving full-time Active-Duty Operational Support primarily in her home state of New Mexico. Today, she is an activist for veterans’ causes and has had a significant role in passing legislation related to military sexual assault and veterans’ mental health. In this episode she will discuss her motivations for joining the military as well as the powerful meaningful work she has done. Crystal also get's into discussion on many of the difficult aspects of her job that took an emotional toll of her well being. After her honorable discharge, in 2014, Crystal struggled to adjust to civilian life and found herself battling depression and PTSD. That struggle is what prompted her to start volunteering to help other veterans, who are presumably, worse off than she is. This was to be her path to redemption and the way she plans to make her mark in the veteran’s community: through her advocacy. Crystal always stood up for what she believed what was right no matter what the implications were. Which makes her an amazing person that I have had the pleasure to meet and have as a special guest. Crystals contact information Travelsforchocolate.com dezinedit@me.com linkedin.com/in/crystalcromero CalmiGo Enter the code BHIPODCAST for $30 off the device. calmigo.com?fid=614&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=Jacob_Minnig-614&utm_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

In this special live Behavioral Health Integration live episode we will dive into many important career related discussions. In this live episode we will get into the pros and cons of the mental health addiction field. We will bring up topics around the professional concerns for the future of the behavioral health field as well as what are we optimistic about. We will get into discussions about each other's career paths and where we got to where we are today. As well as the struggles we have with insurance company's reimbursement rates. Also for graduate students or future graduate students what are the different career paths or graduate programs they can enter. Brittiany's contact information brittainy.lindsey@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/brittainy-lindsey Eric's contact information inkedin.com/in/eric-nance-msw-licsw-c-pd-4a1052b0 pathwaystoyoullc.com/ youtube.com/@darksideoftherapy darksideoftherapy.com/ Sponsor CalmiGo Enter the code BHIPODCAST for $30 off the device. calmigo.com?fid=614&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=Jacob_Minnig-614&utm_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

It was a great pleasure having Sadie Marie as a special guest on my show! In this exciting episode we will discuss Sadie 's motivation to start a podcast regarding divorce and new ways families and individuals can see divorce in a different positive light. We also get into discussion about dating topic's and certain red flags to look for while dating after divorce. Sadie's contact information www.divorcedandhappy.net linktr.ee/sadiesdivorcedandhappy Sponsor CalmiGo Enter the code BHIPODCAST for $30 off the device. calmigo.com?fid=614&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=Jacob_Minnig-614&utm_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST

In this special live Behavioral Health Integration live episode I have two amazing special guest's Eric Nance and Justin Coates. In this episode we will dive into many important mental health and substance abuse career related discussions. In this live episode we will get into the pros and cons of the mental health addiction field. We will bring up topics around the professional concerns for the future of the behavioral health field as well as what are we optimistic about. We will get into discussions about each other's career paths and where we got to where we are today. Also for graduate students or future graduate students what are the different career paths or graduate programs they can enter. Information on special guest Justin Justin is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with certifications as a Family Trauma and Addictions-Informed Mental Health Professional. Justin currently provides therapy, consultation, parenting assessments, as well as parent education trainings. Recently, Justin began his doctoral program with the hopes of becoming a licensed psychologist, as well creating a mental health hub in the Greater Saint Peter area. Information on special guest Eric I'm on a mission to keep our Social Service supervisee's in the field and thriving. Far too little emphasis is placed on their well-being and experience. Unfortunately, these are the reasons they are not thriving in the field and, more importantly, the reasons less-and-less of young people seek this career path. Additionally, please check out my course: "So, You Want to Be a Therapist." My course will help you attain the following: -Understand and relate to your supervisor, both clinical and otherwise. -Grasp the fundamentals of documentation from someone who has successfully survived numerous insurance audits. -Fully grasp the dangers of this work, including many of the dark topics most professionals prefer not to explore. If you are interested in learning more about my course, click here: https://course.darksideoftherapy.com/offers/91264881-b5ec-468d-942c-494eb9c48dd6 Justin's contact information linkedin.com/in/justin-coates-306465254 Eric's contact information inkedin.com/in/eric-nance-msw-licsw-c-pd-4a1052b0 pathwaystoyoullc.com/ youtube.com/@darksideoftherapy darksideoftherapy.com/ Sponsor CalmiGo Enter the code BHIPODCAST for $30 off the device. calmigo.com?fid=614&utm_source=affiliatly&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=Jacob_Minnig-614&utm_content=facebook-ig&utm_term=BHIPODCAST&source=affiliatly&placement=facebook-ig&medium=influencer&aff_id=614&aff_name=Jacob_Minnig&coupon_code=BHIPODCAST