Episode 83 – Question, Persuade & Refer

Dr. Shawn Scholten from Creative Living Center discusses the QPR method (Question, Persuade & Refer) when someone seems to be struggling.
Episode 82 – Benefit of Hobbies

Elissa O’Dell from Creative Living Center discusses the positive impact hobbies can have on mental health.
Episode 81 – Changing Seasons

With the shift to fall, Elissa O’Dell from Creative Living Center discusses the impact that can have on mental health and ways to stay healthy.
AFSP Hosts Darkness Walks to Fundraise for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention holds various Darkness Walks to help fundraise for the foundation and to spread awareness about suicide prevention. Michael Lamma, EVP and Chief Operations Officer […]
Episode 80 – Illness Effect on Mental Health

Dave & Dot Mulder share their story with Piet and Dr. Shawn about dealing with Dot’s cancer diagnosis from a mental aspect.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Ends Today

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Senior Life Solutions meets together at the Hawarden Regional Healthcare. Together, they help seniors grapple with the many difficulties that come with old age, like […]
Episode 79 – Employee Assistance Programs

Matt Visser shares about his business, Connections E(mployee) A(ssistance) P(rogram), which provides mental health screening and referrals for businesses and their employees.
Episode 78 – Out of the Darkness Walks

Michael Lamma from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention joins Piet & Dr. Shawn to talk about Out of the Darkness Walks which are both fundraisers as well as an […]
Episode 77 – Comparisons

Shannon Van Maanen from Creative Living Center discusses how comparing yourself to others can be very detrimental for your mental health.
Episode 76 – School Year Routine

With school now underway, Shannon Van Maanen from Creative Living Center talks about how to help your children adjust to their new routine.