When crisis occurs there is an emotional and physical impact to one’s well-being. As a crisis first responder, I have seen firsthand the impact of not dealing with crisis and trauma can have on a person’s sense of self, purpose and belief in happiness and hope. The Journey – Stories of Crisis and Hope provides education and real life experiences dealing with various issues including mental health, rape, domestic violence, suicide. We talk about the signs and symptoms of these types of crisis, how you can help yourself, a friend or loved one in order to save a life and restore a sense of hope. My goal is to have an open and honest dialogue to help you know that you are not alone, empower you to seek help and begin your road to a life you want and not be defined by crises that have occurred to you. We share information on effective interventions, cutting edge programming and awareness of services that you can reach out to in order begin their process of healing. ~ Jessica Pirro
8/23/2016 – The Power of Releasing a Secret: A Discussion with PostSecret Creator Frank Warren – Listen Now
8/16/2016 – Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding Human Trafficking and What a Community Needs to Do to End This Form of Modern-Day Slavery – Listen Now
8/9/2016 – Focus On Prevention: The Fight Against Substance Abuse – Listen Now
8/2/2016 – Finding the Strength to Break the Silence: Mens Mental Health and Suicide – Listen Now
7/26/2016 – The Community Response to the Immediate and Long Term Impacts of Child Abuse – Listen Now
7/19/2016 – Culture, Power and the Social Dynamics of Bullying: Our Role in Prevention and Intervention – Listen Now
7/12/2016 – The National Disaster Distress Helpline: Responding to Natural Disasters and Mass Violence – Listen Now
7/5/2016 – Understanding, Support and Advocacy: From an Individual’s Mental Health Diagnosis to the Impact on the Family – Listen Now
6/28/2016 – Bare Naked Trees: Finding Courage and Acceptance to Plan the Vision for Your Life – Listen Now
6/21/2016 – Suicide Intervention Approaches: Structured Telephone Follow Up and Monitoring in Crisis Hotline Work – Listen Now
6/14/2016 – Your Story Is Not Over – Discussion with Project Semicolon Founder Amy Bleuel – Listen Now
6/7/2016 – Elder Abuse: Prevalence, Prevention and Protection – Listen Now
5/31/2016 – Forgiveness, Survival and Her Journey from Homeless to Harvard: A Discussion with Liz Murray – Listen Now
5/24/2016 – Moving from ‘What is wrong with you?’ to ‘What happened to you?’ : A Trauma Informed Care Approach – Listen Now
5/17/2016 – Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge: A Discussion with Kevin Briggs – Listen Now
5/10/2016 – ‘It’s not too late for anyone’: A Discussion with Interventionist Jeff VanVonderen – Listen Now
5/3/2016 – Suicide Rates on the Rise: How to Restore Hope and Encourage Help – Listen Now
4/26/2016 – Title IX: Implications for Sexual Violence Prevention on College Campuses – Listen Now
4/19/2016 – Sexual Violence Prevention at the State and Local Level – Listen Now
4/12/2016 – From Victim to Survivor: Responding to Rape and Sexual Assault – Listen Now
4/5/2016 – Breakdowns and Breakthroughs: The Onset of Schizophrenia – Listen Now
3/29/2016 – From Diagnosis to Advocacy- Finding Empowerment in Mental Health – Listen Now
3/22/2016 – Responding to Addiction- The Opioid Epidemic Crisis – Listen Now
3/15/2016 – Domestic Violence Across the Life Span – Listen Now
3/8/2016 – Mental Health Crisis Response- Collaboration with Crisis Centers and Law Enforcement – Listen Now
3/1/2016 – Suicide: From Loss to Hope – Listen Now
