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Recovery Radio 1/22/2025
Recovery Radio 1/22/2025
Recovery Radio 1/22/2025
Wednesday 22nd January 2025
Join Radio Johnny and counselor Valerie Russo as they explore the world of mental health, trauma, and the healing power of compassionate care.
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About this podcast
Author:
Latah Recovery Center
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episodes:
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Get the buttons here!Counseling Insights with Valerie Russo
Episode Overview
- Valerie shares her early experiences that led her to a career in counseling.
- Discussion on handling trauma and PTSD in a therapeutic setting.
- Insights into pet loss and grief counseling.
- The importance of meeting clients where they are emotionally.
- Challenges and rewards of working in mental health care.
It's like a rock in your shoe. You get comfortable with it until you can't walk on it anymore.
In this episode of Recovery Radio, Radio Johnny sits down with Valerie Russo, a seasoned counselor with a wealth of experience in mental health and addiction. Valerie's journey into the counseling profession started early, with a heartwarming story from her childhood that set the tone for her lifelong commitment to helping others. From her beginnings at the University of Idaho to her extensive work in sexual assault response, Valerie shares her professional path with humour and candour.
She discusses the intricacies of counseling, the importance of meeting people where they are, and the challenges of dealing with trauma and PTSD. Valerie also touches on her work with pet loss and grief, offering a unique perspective on how deeply intertwined our emotional connections can be. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of mental health and the vital role of counseling.
Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that sheds light on the profound impact of compassionate care.