Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
What Addiction Treatment Centers Face to Continue with Else Pedersen MFA, LAC
What Addiction Treatment Centers Face to Continue with Else Pedersen MFA, LAC
What Addiction Treatment Centers Face to Continue with Else Pedersen MFA, LAC
Sunday 8th April 2018
Else Pedersen discusses the challenges and hope within addiction treatment centers on 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio'.
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Jose Calderon-Abbo,M.D.
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Behind the Scenes of Addiction Treatment: Insights from Else Pedersen
For the person coming in to bridge house, I think that we need to accept you unconditionally and we get that voice back to us from people after they've been through the program, that they felt that we delivered that message.
Ever wondered what goes on inside addiction treatment centers? In this episode of 'Whole Body Mental Health Radio', host Dr. Jose Calderon-Abbo sits down with Else Pedersen, the CEO of Bridge House / Grace House, to discuss the real challenges and triumphs of running a treatment facility. With over two decades of experience, Else offers a candid look at her journey from working in various departments to leading the organization.
She talks about the unique approach of Bridge House / Grace House, where clients can work while undergoing treatment, helping them ease back into everyday life. Else also highlights the critical role of Medicaid expansion in making treatment accessible and the constant struggle to secure funding. But it’s not all about the hurdles; Else passionately speaks about the hope and unconditional acceptance that these centers provide.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of what it takes to support those on the path to recovery, and the essential role counselors play in this process.