Topics discussed in this episode

🟣 How an education in forensic psychology led to a career working with families and in addiction counseling.🟣 Why Sabrina chose to specialize in supporting professionals with anger management and addiction

🟣 Biggest challenge of working with professionals

🟣 How TV, friends, and family negatively impact mental health and addiction stigma and how community events can positively reduce stigma

🟣 Intersection of recovery and queer identity - writing for QueerPsych and work on the LGBTQ+ NAADAC committee

🟣 How professional associations and coalitions help raise the bar for addiction professionals

🟣 Why baby steps count.

Addiction Podcast Guest:

Sabrina Vonderhaar, Founder, Sabrina Vonderhaar Counseling

🔗sabrinacounseling.com

LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrinavonderhaar

QueerPsych Article"It's not Just You: A Queer Person's Guide to Addiction and Mental Health" https://queerpsych.com/its-not-just-you-a-queer-persons-guide-to-addiction-and-mental-health/

IAAP iowaaddictionprofessionals.com

NAADAC the association for addiction professionals naadac.org

Mental Health America https://mhanational.org/NAMI

National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/

Guest location: Iowa

Addiction Podcast Host:⁠

Chris Langley⁠, Co-Founder | ⁠Addiction Recovery Place⁠

Topics discussed in this episode

🟣Ryan's story from substance use to family man and recovery coach

🟣Working virtually as a Recovery Coach

🟣CCAR and career paths for people in recovery

🟣Southern culture and alcohol

🟣The good and bad of social media recovery influencers

🟣Risks of kratom

🟣Methadone Mile in Boston

🟣How at-home treatment makes people feel more comfortable and reduces the impact of stigma

🟣Detox, withdrawal management, and customized care from home

🟣 Harm reduction and MAT

Addiction Podcast Guest:

Ryan Foltz, Recovery Coach,

Pathfinder Recovery

🔗https://www.pathfinder-recovery.com

🔗LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-foltz-94732356

Guest location: Massachusetts

Addiction Podcast Host:

⁠Chris Langley⁠, Co-Founder | ⁠Addiction Recovery Place⁠

Topics discussed in this episode

🟣Michael and Hannah discuss the career paths that led them to Pathfinder Recovery.

🟣How the virtual team treats individuals at home

🟣Using biometrics as predictors of relapse and to help with early intervention.

🟣How Dr. David Hendricks and Michael founded Pathfinder Recovery

🟣Expanding service to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and the goal of expanding nationally.

🟣Becoming culturally competent when working in new states

🟣At-home Detox and addiction home services

🟣Early intervention. Relapse prevention

🟣Mobile app and biometric rings

🟣Making SUD care more accessible

🟣Co-regulate with accountability and self-empowerment

🟣 Importance of family, Stages of Change Model, and safety.

🟣Why stigma stays around SUD

🟣Recovery should be a celebrated journey into spiritual connection.

Addiction Podcast Guest:

Hannah Jurewicz, PsyD, Chief Clinical Officer

Michael Brunk, Co-Founder and CEO

Pathfinder Recovery

🔗https://www.pathfinder-recovery.com/

🔗Hannah's LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-jurewicz-psyd-82895872

🔗Michael's LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brunk-bab50346/

Guest location: Connecticut

Addiction Podcast Host:

Chris Langley⁠, Co-Founder | ⁠Addiction Recovery Place⁠

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