Family

Healing the unhealthy relationships and behaviors that kill our happiness and hurt our bodies

Ben Trane, the Owner and Director of Midwest Academy a therapeutic boarding school that focuses on helping students and families through therapy and immersion joins eHealth Radio and the Family Health and Relationships Channel.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Ben Trane discuss the following:What do you see happening with the youth today?Why do you think depression and suicide are becoming so prevalent?What can be done to aid in fixing this epidemic?What options do families have?What success have you found with these families? What works?
Duration: 12:50
Ben Trane was introduced to work in the adolescent treatment field in the summer of 1996 while working at a facility in St. George, Utah. Ben
experienced a process of observing families shift from sick and dysfunctional to whole and healthy. This ignited a passion to be in
service to families in need.
Ben attended Southern Utah University and majored in Business and Computer Science. While in college, he helped start Teens in Crisis. Teens in Crisis provided struggling families the necessary resources to identify and locate treatment programs and educational services to meet their
family’s needs.
Ben also began offering transportation services to provide safe passage for students going into residential care. Through this process he was able
to explore various schools and differing philosophies, and gained vast knowledge of what key components created a successful program.
In 2002 Ben ventured east in hopes to find a good central location within the Midwest region to start his own school. He traveled from the upper part of Wisconsin to southern Texas and found a wonderful placed to call home in Keokuk, Iowa. In the spring of 2003, he married his beautiful
wife, Layani, and they started Midwest Academy in June that same year.
The school started with humble roots with a few close families working together to launch a small, 10-student program. Midwest Academy grew quickly to over 300 students in the first two years. The student body has fluctuated over the years, leading to the determination that a healthy number of students on campus should remain between 120-150 students. Midwest Academy is one of the largest private therapeutic
boarding schools in the country.
Midwest Academy has helped thousands of families since its first student arrived in 2003. During this time Ben has developed a 24-week course on helping individuals and families gain control of their households and personal lives. His dynamic series of personal growth and family seminars are a strong catalyst for change with students and their families. Most students remark that these highly inspired seminars are the most important and memorable part of their healing process.
Ben’s family has grown considerably over the years. He and Layani have 7 children, five biological and two adopted. They reside on the school campus and love the interaction the students can have with their family. In essence, students become an extension of the Trane Family. For The Tranes, Midwest Academy isn’t a job; it is a lifestyle and a passion to be in service to others.

Website: www.midwestacademy.net

How do we minimize the same old/same old couple issues with Natalie Robinson Garfield

Natalie Robinson Garfield a psychotherapist in private practice for
over 30 years working with individuals, couples, and parent counseling
in New York City and the author of The Sense Connection, How Your Five Senses Determine Your Effectiveness as a Person, Partner, and Parent again joins eHealth Radio and the Dating and Relationship Advice Channels. She works with with individuals, couples, families and institutions as a consultant.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Natalie Robinson Garfield discuss the following:As married couples hit a dry spell in their physical relationship, how can a married couple put the sexy back in sex.How do we minimize the “same old/same old” couples isuues.Looking at dating and first time dates how do those going out on a date with someone for the 1st time maximize their potential on first dates.If you would touch on creating harmony out of discord.What is lovingness?
Duration: 16:56Natalie Robinson Garfield has been a practicing psychotherapist in Manhattan and Long Island for over thirty years, specializing in parent-child education. Holding a degree in Infant and Toddler
Development and Administration, Garfield has had an extensive career working in individual, couple, family and group therapy. THE SENSE CONNECTION, based on the theory of sense channel hierarchy, draws on her experience working with private patients and conducting large conferences, discussion groups and workshops. Garfield has primarily focused on psychological and developmental work, but she also has a background in program design, staff training and administration.

Garfield was part of the New Age movement in the 1970s, working
with The Association for Humanistic Psychology, which sought to move
toward a more aware and humane global society. She also designed and
directed various programs within the Children’s Aid Society, which
provided education for families about subjects ranging from childbirth
preparation through parenting. Garfield has also served on the United
Nations Commission for the International Year of the Child, bringing
awareness to problems such as malnutrition and lack of educational
access, affecting children around the world.

She has had over forty years experience as a consultant,
supervising and training staff for various institutions, including
AT&T, American Express, The Gesell Institute for Child Development,
The Montefiore Medical Residency Program, The Gestalt Learning Center,
and the Kings County District Attorney’s office.
Garfield is a founding member of the Association for Parent
Education and is a featured expert on various television documentaries
and radio shows, such as WYNY, CBS Documentary, CBS Evening News,
Current Affair Extra, and ABC Eyewitness News. She is also frequently
interviewed by news media such as New York Magazine, Self, Working
Woman, Cosmopolitan and Parents Magazine. She lives and works in New
York City.

Website: thesenseconnection.wordpress.com

Lolita in the Lion's Den, from Abuse to Empowerment

Justin Forest, a sexuality researcher and the author of Lolita in the Lion's Den, from Abuse to Empowerment joins eHealth Radio and the Children's Health, Education & Family Information Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Justin Forest discuss the following: Why did you decide to write Lolita in the Lion's Den and what is the book about?Glen's bluntness about his sexual feelings as well as his concern for the sexualization of girls today seem contrary to what we hear about actual offenders or pedophiles. How realistic is this? How is society's inability to address such a taboo topic, in your opinion, harmful to everyone?Glen notes that management of his sexuality is the key, not the concept of changing it. Can you elaborate on this?How has your book been received?
TIP: Parents - if you want to protect your kids - here's the demand you should be making. Ask for more sex education, starting in preschool. What we need is a much better understanding of human sexuality, throughout all points of life. We cannot change the negative stigma associated with sexuality and kids easily, but we can educate and learn. I think it’s a reasonable assumption that if we all understood our sexuality better, even if “deviant,” we might be much better citizens. We should guide boys and girls to understand what it means to have positive relationships instead of locking them into stereotypical gender roles. After all, sex is going to come into the equation sooner or later. Let them — and us — be prepared.
Duration: 15:25
Justin Forest is the author of Lolita in the Lion's Den. He has five college degrees, including a MLSt in taboo studies and a PhD in literature and criticism. He has compiled information for the United Nations on the anti-child sex trafficking movement and has since transitioned to sexuality research. He's a member of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, and teaches themes of girlhood and sexuality.

Website: www.lolitalion.com

Educating the community about Autism and supporting families with an autistic child

Jacqueline Williams-Hines, Autism Awareness Advocate and Author of the No Small Victories Children's Book Series joins eHealth Radio and the Austism Information Channel. Jacqueline's organization is focused on educating the community about Autism and supporting families with an autistic child on the Autism spectrum.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Jacqueline Williams-Hines discuss the following: What is No Small Victories?What inspired you to Start No Small Victories?What are the themes of the books in your series?What are the future goals of NSV?What are some early sign of Autism, listeners can look out for?
Duration: 11:50
Born in Monroe, Louisiana in 1965, Jacqueline moved to Springfield, MA with her family in 1970 and has since been a Springfield resident.
A graduate of the former Classical High School and  grad student of American International College, Jacqueline subsequently left college to marry and start a family with her high school sweetheart. Though employed in several positions in her youth, it was the birth of her youngest son and his later diagnosis of autism that brought Jacqueline back to her first passion as a means of catharsis and coping mechanism…writing.
Though the dream of publishing her work had never truly been forgotten, it was this new found drive to help educate her son, Joshua’s, peers about autism as a way of bridging the communication gap that motivated her to self publish her first book in 2006.
Since then, No Small Victories has grown to become an organization active in increasing Autism Awareness as well as annually hosting an Autism awareness fair and boasting 4 books and counting.

Web Site: www.nsvonline.com

Women's World Cup Champion Christie Rampone's Free eBook Summer Survival Kit

The ultimate soccer mom, mother of two, Captain of the US Women’s Soccer Team and a gold-medal winner, Christie Rampone introducing her NEW Summer Survival Kit eBook with Epicor, a winning strategy on how to keep your kids healthy and happy this summer joins eHealth Radio and Family, Fitness & Nutrition Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Christie Rampone discuss the following:What are some ways you play with your kids?Christie, you travel with your kids year round? How do you keep them entertained while on the road?What can you tell parents who have worked all day how to get excited about getting active with their kids?Late nights and road trips can wear kids out after a while, how do you keep your kids healthy throughout the summer?How do you plan for healthy food on busy summer days or while on the road?
Duration: 7:18

At 39, Christie Rampone is the captain of the United States women’s national soccer team and mother of two. She’s played in four FIFA Women’s World Cup Finals, including her championship 1999 competition and four Olympics women’s football tournaments, through which she has won three gold medals at the 2004 Athens Olympics, 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Olympics.

Web Site: www.epicorimmune.com

Fifty Years in Polygamy: Big Secrets and Little White Lies with Kristyn Decker

Kristyn Decker, author of her 2nd book, UNCENSORED "Fifty Years in Polygamy - Big Secrets and Little White Lies" joins eHealth Radio and the Family, Mental Health and Health News Channels.
Kristyn was the 12th of her polygamist father's 23 biological children. After she left polygamy, she wrote her 1st book and founded the Sound Choices Coalition that mentors boys and girls who have left polygamy.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kristyn Decker discuss the following: Last fall, your first book was banned from the Tuacahn Market in St. George Utah. You gave your second book, that's recently been published, the same title as the first, other than the word: (UNCENSORED) in front of - FIFTY YEARS in POLYGAMY: Big Secrets and Little White Lies. Your book is full of vignettes that disclose secrets, lies and harms of polygamy. You wrote about discovering yourself, of leaving and becoming an educator to inform the public of the harms of polygamy. There are many books written by ex-polygamists. Why was your book banned and why did you use the word "Uncensored?"What was your childhood like, were you programmed to believe in polygamy also? Did you live polygamy – What was that like? You began writing your first book and published it in 2012, volunteered to help others leave, and also started a Coalition. Please tell us more about that. What is the most important message you would want the world and those who are still locked into that belief system to know and understand about polygamy?
Duration: 10:19
Kristyn Decker was born and raised in polygamy. She was the 12th of her father’s and prophet’s 23 biological children. Her mother was the first of his 13 wives. While living polygamy and raising her seven children to believe the same, Decker taught off and on for 18 years in the AUB private school. In 1991, with five kids still at home, she volunteered in her youngest son’s Head Start class and began taking college courses. She was an assistant Head Start teacher for four years, while acquiring her AS degree, and then became a lead teacher for four more years.
During and after this time Decker attended and sponsored in self-help groups, volunteered with Utah State School Age Child Care Association, and joined the Utah Children Association. In 1995 she began teaching CDA classes to Child Development Associate candidates at Children First and presented at Early Childhood conferences.
Right after that, Kristyn wrote her own business plan and received a half million dollar SBA loan to start a kid’s college. She graduated in 2002 with a BA in Elementary Education and Early Childhood from Southern Utah University, and began teaching K – 2 in public schools. Decker founded the Sound Choices Coalition after she published her first book Fifty Years in Polygamy – Big Secrets and Little White Lies. While Decker’s second book; UNCENSORED FYIP has recently been published, she continues to spend numerous hours volunteering in many aspects with the SCC and with other non-profit organizations to help end human rights violations due to polygamy and other forms of abuse.
For the past two years, Decker has been speaking and presenting through numerous media sources, at conferences, churches, book stores, civic clubs, and libraries across our country. (Many not listed here): S.L. Critical Issues; Facing Adolescents and Children, The Today Show, CNN Week-end News, Good Morning AZ., NPR Community Voices, The Fawn Rigan Show - WCCO – Minneapolis, KTAR Talk Radio, Jay Lawrence, KSL A.M. News.

Web Site: KristynDecker.comTwitter: @KristynDeckerFacebook: facebook.com/PolygamyUncensored

Helping people affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders with Celina Miller

Celina Miller, an advocate for people affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders joins eHealth Radio and the Autistic Syndrome Information Channel. She works to raise awareness for positive solutions to answer the questions that face people affected by ASD.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Celina Miller discuss the following:How and why did you become an advocate for people affected by Autistic Spectrum Disorders?You have a child with Aspergers Syndrome.  Can you tell us about the early signs of ASD?What is the prevalence of ASD?  Why is the number of children diagnosed on the rise?How can a concerned parent begin the process of having their child tested for ASD?Can you talk about some of the resources available to parents whose child is diagnosed with ASD?Duration: 10:29Celina Miller is a writer, advocate, trained yoga instructor, musician, and mother to three - one of whom is affected by Aspergers syndrome.  She understands the complexity of issues faced by families who are touched by ASD.  A graduate of the University of Virginia, the former editor-in-chief of YogaMom Magazine volunteers her time with various organizations to help people affected by Autism, mental health issues or homelessness.  A member of the Board of Directors at Oasis Center for Women and Children, Celina is the co-chair for a multi-million dollar expansion that will provide needed play therapy services and resources to children in need.  A volunteer with Autism Speaks, Celina reviews grants and is a committee member for the Alabama Walk Now for Autism Speaks.  In this capacity she meets with various organizations to encourage involvement and further raise awareness. Celina service as a volunteer at the First Light Women’s Shelter where, with her children, she makes and serves food to homeless women and children.  Celina is an active member in her church and a children’s service-project organizer.  She also teaches piano.  A writer, Celina advocates for the protection of civil rights for people affected by ASD as well as promotes awareness about the issues faced by those affected and their families.  You can visit her website and blog at www.celinamiller.com. Celina lives in Birmingham, AL with her husband and children.Web Site: www.celinamiller.comFacebook: facebook.com/millercelinaTwitter: @celina_millerPhone: (251) 363-5000email: celina.miller@me.com

Biggest mistakes couple's make with Clinical Social Worker Stephanie Manes

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Stephanie Manes, who has extensive experience and training in Individual, Couples and Family Therapy joins eHealth Radio and the Family and Relationship Advice Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Stephanie Manes discuss the following: By the time couples come in to you for therapy are most of their marriages too far gone to repair?What do most couples come to you for?What are the biggest mistakes you see couple's making that get them in the most trouble?When a couple's romantic life seems to have died off can they really bring back the spark?Do affairs usually mean the end of a marriage or can a couple ever really recover?
Duration: 7:49
Stephanie Manes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in with extensive experience and training in Individual, Couples and Family Therapy. She received her MSW from New York University School of Social Work and completed post-graduate certification in marriage and family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for families.
In addition to maintaining a private practice in New York City, she teaches and supervises graduate students in the practice of couples and family therapy. Stephanie has been a part of several couples therapy research initiatives at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital and continues to act as a clinical consultant for the Center for Families and Health at the Ackerman Institute.
Links: www.stephaniemaneslcsw.com

The intimacy between couples, parents and their children with Natalie Robinson Garfield

Natalie Robinson Garfield who has been a practicing psychotherapist in Manhattan and Long Island for over thirty years, specializing in parent-child education and the author of The Sense Connection joins eHealth Radio and the Dating and Relationship Advice Channels. She works with with individuals, couples, families and institutions as a consultant.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Natalie Robinson Garfield discuss the following:
How can we impact people or relationships (marriage, parent/child, friends, family, business contacts, strangers) that we are currently in, in a postive manner?I am sure you have noticed how social media and technology has played an impact on relationships. What is the good, the bad and the ugly here?As a married couple, what are some ways that we can keep the intimate sensation between the two without bringing the physical or sexual scenario into the equation?Can we really be friends with our children? Would that not remove the authoritative factor?What is the explanation of so many teens isolating themselves from their parents?
Duration: 28:29
Natalie Robinson Garfield has been a practicing psychotherapist in Manhattan and Long Island for over thirty years, specializing in parent-child education. Holding a degree in Infant and Toddler Development and Administration, Garfield has had an extensive career working in individual, couple, family and group therapy. THE SENSE CONNECTION, based on the theory of sense channel hierarchy, draws on her experience working with private patients and conducting large conferences, discussion groups and workshops. Garfield has primarily focused on psychological and developmental work, but she also has a background in program design, staff training and administration.

Garfield was part of the New Age movement in the 1970s, working with The Association for Humanistic Psychology, which sought to move toward a more aware and humane global society. She also designed and directed various programs within the Children’s Aid Society, which provided education for families about subjects ranging from childbirth preparation through parenting. Garfield has also served on the United Nations Commission for the International Year of the Child, bringing awareness to problems such as malnutrition and lack of educational access, affecting children around the world.

She has had over forty years experience as a consultant, supervising and training staff for various institutions, including AT&T, American Express, The Gesell Institute for Child Development, The Montefiore Medical Residency Program, The Gestalt Learning Center, and the Kings County District Attorney’s office.

Garfield is a founding member of the Association for Parent Education and is a featured expert on various television documentaries and radio shows, such as WYNY, CBS Documentary, CBS Evening News, Current Affair Extra, and ABC Eyewitness News. She is also frequently interviewed by news media such as New York Magazine, Self, Working Woman, Cosmopolitan and Parents Magazine. She lives and works in New York City.

Links: thesenseconnection.wordpress.com

The Healing Is Mutual: Marriage Empowerment Tools To Rebuild Trust and Respect Together

Dr. Deb, the author of "The Healing Is Mutual: Marriage Empowerment Tools To Rebuild Trust and Respect—Together" joins eHealth Radio and the Family Health Channel. For 20 years Dr. Deb has helped couples at the brink of divorce re-start their marriages with love and happiness.
Listen to interview [audio player below] with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Deb discuss the following:
What is unique about your approach to counseling couples?
You say you work by healing both people. But don’t most marriage counselors do that?
If one person has a temper or is aggressive, isn’t it better to leave?
You’re saying a person like this can change? How?
Tell me about your new book: The Healing Is Mutual: Marriage Empowerment Tools To Rebuild Trust and Respect—Together.
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Dr. Deb holds a Ph. D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She began researching the areas of verbal abuse and domestic violence 20 years ago and has been writing and sharing ever since. She has authored and co-authored dozens of articles that appeared in both academic and lay publications, including a stint as Health Editor of The Jewish Star Times, a Miami Herald publication. Dr. Deb’s media appearances include America’s Health Network, News with Jim Turner, and News Radio 820 with Robin Hart. Dr. Deb is the founder of drdeb.com, the popular website that provides comprehensive information on marriage and family issues.

Related Web Site:  theHealingIsMutual.com