Fund drive: The Neurodharma Of Love

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Listen now to The NeuroDharma of Love 

https://kpfa.org/player/?audio=241717 

Rick Hanson, Ph.D., is a psychologist, Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, and New York Times best-selling author. His books include Hardwiring Happiness, Buddha’s Brain, Just One Thing, and Mother Nurture. He edits the Wise Brain Bulletin and has numerous audio programs. A graduate of UCLA and founder of the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, he’s been an invited speaker at NASA, Oxford, Stanford, Harvard, and other major universities, and taught in meditation centers worldwide.

He began meditating in 1974, trained in several traditions, and leads a weekly meditation gathering in San Rafael, California. His work has been featured on the BBC, CBS, and NPR, and he offers the free Just One Thing newsletter with over 115,000 subscribers, plus the online Foundations of Well-Being program in positive neuroplasticity that anyone with financial need can do for free.

For more information, please go to www.RickHanson.net. 

 

Raising Human Beings

urlIn the new book,  Raising Human Beings, Creating A Collaborative Partnership with Your Child, the renowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author explains how to cultivate a better parent-child relationship while also nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence.

TUNE IN NOW: 

https://kpfa.org/player/?audio=240741

It was a pleasure to interview Dr. Ross Greene. We discussed the important role parents play in raising a healthy child who has the potential to be a productive, self-aware, and empathic adult.

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Ross Greeene, PhD, is the author of many books including Lost and Found, and The Explosive Child. His new book is, Raising Human Beings…Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child. Ross Greene was on faculty at Harvard Medical School for more than twenty years and is the founding director of the nonprofit—Lives in the Balance, through which he disseminates the model of care called Collaborative and Proactive Solutions.

 

 

Raising Kids Who Thrive

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“About Health”

https://kpfa.org/player/?audio=239579

Raising children to be healthy and happy is not an easy task. Parents face challenges based on their own childhood, temperament, and life circumstances. There are some guidelines that can help all parents create strong family bonds and help kids grow up to be responsible and loving adults.

My Guest:

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Erica Reischer, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and parent educator based in Oakland.  She sits on the advisory board for HappyHealthKids.com and leads popular parenting classes and workshops at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Habitot Children’s Museum, and the University of California. Her writing about children and families appears in Psychology TodayThe Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic. Her book What Great Parents Do: 75 Simple Strategies for Raising Kids Who Thrive, will be available on Aug. 16th. Learn more about her at http://www.drericar.com/

 

I’m Depressed—Now what?

Listen now to todays show (July 25, 2016) on KPFA.org 94.1FM, to discuss treatments for depression

https://kpfa.org/player/?audio=238158

imagesThere are many ways to understand depression. We discussed both traditional and more alternative ways of helping people understand their moods, and how lifestyle changes can be powerful medicine.

Depression is a common illness worldwide, with an estimated 350 million people affected (www.who.int). Depression is not the same as the moods and emotions people experience in response to challenges and grief in everyday life. Depression varies in intensity, and for some it becomes a serious health condition—leading to difficulty at work, school, and in relationship to friends and family. Depression can also lead to suicide, which is the second leading cause of death in people ages 15-29.
There are effective treatments for depression, but many people don’t receive help because of lack of money or healthcare, and because there continues to be social stigma associated with any mental illness.
Guests:
T22e-682x1024Dr. Teray Garchitorena Kunishi, ND, offers natural and integrative programs for treating anxiety, panic, depression, insomnia, chronic stress, autoimmune conditions, and chronic fatigue. She currently serves clients all over the world via phone and video consultations. Dr. Teray has spent most of her life exploring what it means to be truly happy and well. Her inquiry has led to naturopathic medical training, research and energy work with Tibetan nuns in India, working in sustainable agriculture in the Philippines, and becoming a lifelong student of Eastern and Western spirituality. She is also certified in hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), which help create new pattens of thought and behavior. You can find out more about her at: http://www.deeplyhappy.com/
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David J. Frankel, Ph.D, is a clinical psychologist in Berkeley and Corte Madera CA. He has been the program director of  Ross Hospital Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit, and has consulted to many schools. He has supervised psychology trainees at The Wright Institute, and led a child consultation group for A Home Within, an organization that provides free psychotherapy to children in foster care.  Dr. Frankel is on the Child Colloquium Committee of the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis. You can learn more about his work at http://www.davidfrankelphd.com

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Accident Prevention and First Aid

LISTEN NOW To About Health: https://kpfa.org/player/?audio=237695 on KPFA.org, 94.1FM. 

We discussed things you can do to prevent and treat health emergencies such as Heat Stroke, Cardiac Arrest, Injuries, and Drowning. With summer here, it’s a good idea to hone your first aid skills, and review some lifesaving measures.

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My guests were Jeff Johnson and Michael Huffman of Fast Response, School of Health Care Education

Jeff Johnson has been working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for over three years and teaching for two. He has worked in both the 911 system as a First Responder, as well as Critical Care Transport. He is currently the Program Administrator for the EMT Program, and an American Heart Association Training Center Faculty at Fast Response School of Healthcare. And he works part-time for a private ambulance service.

Michael Huffman is a Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor at Fast Response School of Healthcare, and is also their Basic Life Support (BLS) Administrator. He also works as an EMT at a private Ambulance service in San Leandro. He is almost finished with a Fire Technology program at Los Medanos College.

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Oral Health: A vital part of Good Health

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Oral diseases become more complex over time—affecting a person’s ability to eat, concentrate, and be productive in school or work. Early intervention makes a huge difference, but over 108 million children and adults lack dental insurance.

Oral health is a critical component of health for adults and children. Two leading dental diseases, caries and periodontal disease, are widespread, but there is much more to discuss when it comes to good oral health.

TUNE IN NOW. If you missed our show you can listen here.

https://kpfa.org/player/?audio=236357

“About Health” June 27th 
KPFA Radio 94.1FM or online at KPFA.org

Guests:

Dr. Jared Fine served as the dental director for the Alameda County Public Health Department for more than 35 years. He has devoted his career to supporting the needs of special populations, including people with HIV/AIDS, those with low incomes, and those from minority groups. He has served as Chair of  the Scientific Advisory Committee for the California First 5 Oral Health Education and Training Project. As the local project coordinator of the Healthy Kids, Healthy Teeth Program, he promotes the oral health of infants and children in Alameda County, CA. Dr. Fine has been president of his local dental society, chair of the board of the Dental Health Foundation, and chair of the American Public Health Association’s Oral Health Section.
Dr. Ariane Terlet has a private practice in Berkeley, and is the Chief Dental Officer for La Clinica de La Raza in Oakland. Dr. Terlet served on the California Dental Board, and has served on the Government Affairs Council and Work Force Committees. She is very involved in Access to Care issues at both the State and National levels. She is currently serving on the Government Affairs Council for the American Dental Association.