Hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh explore the mental wellness of our seniors with professional counselor and family systems expert Helena Washington. Lots to learn and do!
Staying connected to our seniors and recognizing signs of depression, self-harm, sustained and existing trauma and mental illness is crucial these days, especially while experiencing a global pandemic. Here on Before You Go, we knew it was time to call in an expert. Helena Washington has a Masters of Education, Counseling. She is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (Texas & Ohio), Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) and Master Addiction Counselor (National Certification). Helena shares some practical and essential steps toward mental wellness when it comes to our more seasoned population. Her holistic and collaborative approach to healing stems from her 25 years of experience treating numerous patients from adolescents to seniors in the areas of brain trauma, addiction, mental and emotional health, physical wellness, diversity, and women’s concerns.
This episode premiered on January 22, 2022 on KBLA Talk 1580, Los Angeles.