Maureen Towns
Maureen Towns
Broken Open #16: Donna Hughes
Broken Open #16: Donna Hughes
Broken Open #16: Donna Hughes
Monday 15th June 2020
Donna Hughes talks about her journey from psychiatric nurse to creating Inner Solutions, focusing on DBT and family support for mental health.
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Get the buttons here!Donna Hughes: From Psychiatric Nurse to Mental Health Pioneer
The key we know there is that the original examination of borderline disorder did prove that some percent of the women in outpatient mental health programs had a sexual abuse history. We now know that is a factor because there are many, many people that have had sexual abuse experiences of different levels that didn't end up suicidal in a hospital.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform a personal crisis into a groundbreaking career? In this episode of 'Broken Open', host Maureen Towns chats with Donna Hughes, a woman who turned her restlessness in a stable job into a pioneering venture.
Donna, the President, Executive Director, and Clinical Director of Inner Solutions in Calgary, opens up about her journey from being a registered psychiatric nurse therapist to establishing an organization that specializes in Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She shares the pivotal moments that led her to take a leap of faith and leave her comfortable job, which she describes as the most challenging crisis she has faced.
This episode is a deep dive into the world of DBT and the complexities of treating BPD. Donna discusses the hurdles of managing a team and balancing clinical work while innovating new treatment programs. One particularly touching segment is when she talks about her daughter Allie, who was diagnosed with BPD. Donna explains how she supported Allie through teaching and coaching resilience, highlighting the importance of family support in mental health and addiction recovery.
If you're interested in the power of taking initiative, the intricacies of mental health treatment, or the role of family in recovery, this episode offers valuable insights. It's a compelling listen for anyone facing their own crises or supporting someone through theirs.