Welcome to the Scope of Practice Podcast
As a workforce development agency, the CCB recognizes that there are amazing things happening in the world of Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery - much of which doesn't make its way to those working in 'boots on the ground" positions. Our goal is to bring some of these things to you in an effort to elicit conversation.
Sometimes controversial, always free.
Episodes
Friday Jan 19, 2024
”Hope Is A Waking Dream” - (Aristotle)
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
We start the new season with an interview with Jason Clawson, CMHC, whose own exposure to great loss, and with a child struggling with a difficult emotional experiences led to the development of two products designed to help those suffering find their own hope. We talk with Jason about both the Hope Kits and the Pretherapy Kit.
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
”You Gotta Do What You Gotta Do”
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
We finish our 4th season with a talk with Iran Nazario, Founder of the Peace Center of Connecticut, about his life, his work, and his book "Rage To Peace." You can learn more at Nazariomotivation.com
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Recovery is _______________
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
William Stauffer, recovery historian and Executive Director of Pro-A in Pennsylvania, joins the podcast to talk about the messaging of the SUD industry.
Friday Dec 01, 2023
”Do the Best You Can Until You Know Better”
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
The great American icon Maya Angelou once stated "do the best you can until you know better"...does this apply to people working in MMTP environments?
Dr. Kathleen Eggert joins the show to talk about her research measuring counselor attitudes about MMTP programming and patients that may be stigmatizing or even discriminatory. While we know these attitudes can exist, are they simply an outgrowth of the restrictive system itself?
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Aftershock: A Discussion with Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter
Monday Nov 06, 2023
Monday Nov 06, 2023
We talk with clinical psychologist Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter about her new book, Aftershock and about clinical topics related to an individual's experience of trauma ad meeting people where they are at. Talking about the personal and professional aspects of trauma as only she can, you'll be informed and entertained.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
A Workforce In Crisis
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Our guest today advocates for systems change in the behavioral health space, not only to provide those individuals served with the best care possible, but to also promote the well being of those providing clinical services. Join me as I speak with Licensed Mental Health Counselor and change advocate Brittainy Lindsey as we discuss the crisis the workforce faces every day.
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Defragmenting the Mind: An Introduction to Psychedelic Assisted Treatment
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
We talk with Peter Grayson, LCDP, Director of Addiction and Recovery at Nushama, a network of psychedelic wellness centers based in New York City, who gives us an introduction and overview into psychedelic assisted treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. It is paramount to note that this recording is not meant to be medical advice, strictly informational to those in the field with an interest in learning more.
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Mining for Pathology: Trauma Overreach
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
We speak with Dr. Bob Lynn, national and international expert on trauma about the field's focus on past experiences and events, rather than on providing care for what the client presents in the session. Are we losing sight of treating clients "where they are at"?
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
A More Empowering Narrative
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
We discuss SMART Recovery with Pete Rubinas, the organization's Executive Director. In addition, we talk about other empowering options and how to change the narrative to include the whole person.
Wednesday May 17, 2023
The Authentic Self: Countertransference and Supervision
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
We speak with Chaz Franke about bringing the authentic self to both professional relationships to ensure the positive use of countertransference as both a clinical and supervisory tool.
About Scope of Practice
As a workforce development organization that is focused on competency and ethic, the Connecticut Certification Board wanted to design a program that focuses on issues and information that the SUD professional may not otherwise be exposed to. We know that some of our topics and guests are controversial, including that content was an important part of our planning - it elicits conversation and may even challenge how we think about our work. We'd love you to join us with open eyes and an open mind! Thanks for listening!