Episodes
Join hosts Beth Ann Dorman, CEO at For All Seasons, and Lesa Lee, Chief Clinical Officer, as they discuss how important it is to be kind and attentive in conversations with those who may have differing opinions from yours. They discuss how to actively listen to others rather than be not in the moment because of your own thoughts and opinions. Each of them relay personal experiences of conversations that illustrate how we can be so attached to our own opinions that we totally miss the point of the other persons intent.
In the episode of Bring on the Mess! TM, Beth Anne Dorman and Leesa Lee discuss how important it is to help our children learn to navigate relationships inside and outside of their home and family. They discuss guiding them through forming and nurturing those relationships wether it be at school, or in other outside activities and how important it is to set good examples for their children in our own relationships.
In the “Moving Through Times of Loss and Sadness Together” podcast, Dorman and Lee share how the holidays can be a sad time for many people. Suicide is a reality that is happening across the country and has happened in our own community this past month. Depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and feeling alone, sad, lost . . . we all have experienced these things. Mental health touches every single one of us. Taking time to be present with one another and support each other is so important – to come together in love and care – and let each other know that we are not alone. We can reach out to p...
In this episode of "Bring on the Mess," hosts Beth Ann Dorman and Lisa Lee, CEO and Chief Clinical Officer at For All Seasons, engage in a candid conversation about self-harm. Acknowledging the sensitivity of the topic, they emphasize the importance of real conversations and share strategies for understanding and addressing self-harm. Lisa, a licensed social worker with over 26 years of experience, provides valuable insights into the complexities of self-harm, dispelling myths and shedding light on the underlying reasons. They explore the emotional aspects, discuss the need for alternative ...
In preparing for the holidays, Chief Clinical Officer Lesa Lee, and For All Seasons CEO Beth Ann Dorman want to share a special Bring on the Mess!™ podcast to help listeners understand and foster connection in their lives. Lee and Dorman discuss how we can connect during the holiday season - touching on both the warmth of festive interactions and the challenges faced by those for whom the holidays aren't joyful. Drawing insights from Brené Brown's "Atlas of the Heart," Lee and Dorman emphasize the power of vulnerability in establishing meaningful connections and the importance of ...
In this episode of Bring on the Mess, hosts Beth Ann Dorman and Lesa Lee discuss various aspects of the holiday season, including the importance of adjusting expectations, flexibility, and communication when it comes to family gatherings. They also encourage listeners to reflect on what brings them joy during the holidays and how they can create meaningful traditions and connections with loved ones.
In this episode of "Bring on the Mess," hosts Beth Ann Dorman and Lisa Lee delve into a critical topic – the mental health of senior citizens – with guest, Childlene Brooks, the manager of the Tolbert County Senior Center. Aging can bring challenges like the loss of independence, diminished physical ability, and social isolation, which often lead to feelings of neglect in conversations about mental wellness. In this episode, we explore the vital role organizations like senior centers play in combating these issues by providing a place for seniors to socialize, engage in activities, and main...
In this episode of "Bring on the Mess," hosts Beth Ann Dorman and Lisa Lee address the crucial and sensitive topic of suicide prevention during Suicide Awareness Month. They emphasize the importance of open conversations and community involvement in raising awareness about this local, national, and global issue. The hosts share alarming statistics, discuss the impact of media on youth, and provide practical advice on approaching conversations about suicide. They highlight the "Ask, Listen, and Share" approach, stressing the need for persistence and empathy when supporting those in need. The...
Food is one of the most basic necessities for life. Every day we eat several meals, and rarely do we consider anything beyond the taste. Yet the relationship we have with food is unique in its ability to affect how we interact with other people in addition to how we perceive ourselves. Eating habits are one of the most important aspects of physical health in addition to mental health. Many eating disorders today are brought on by feelings of shame related to what foods one eats and how their body looks as a result. With food having a massive impact on both the mental and physical health of ...
For All Seasons Chief Financial Officer Tina Jones joins the podcast to discuss the tough questions surrounding LGBTQA mental health and share personal experiences of what members of the community experience. Tina addresses the rise in mental health issues within the community, the importance of discussing with and listening to children who identify as LGBTQA, and what resources and communities are available to individuals struggling with their identity. Join us for this special episode on acceptance, understanding, and compassion.
For All Seasons CEO Beth Anne Langrell and Chief Clinical Officer Lesa Lee sit down with author Michelle Bolden Hammond to discuss the topic of mental health stigma within the black community, and how organizations work to break down the barriers for people needing help. They address the notion of trust and building trust as it relates to individuals and communities. Hammond elaborates on how it takes time, good faith, and actions to build trust in communities that have often been left without vital health resources.
Dealing with grief is one often of the hardest mental struggles people go through. Reactions to grief can vary wildly, and there is no set time frame for the grieving process making it a unique experience for every person. The need for connection, compassion, and understanding is greater than ever during times of grief, and many people are unprepared for dealing with a traumatic event that causes intense grief. From dealing with the loss of a loved one, explaining a painful situation to a child, to understanding its ok to not be ok, For All Seasons CEO Beth Anne Dorman and Chief Clinical Of...
During the summertime, kids get to hang out with their friends and enjoy the freedom from structured school hours. However, it's important to maintain a sense of structure during this time. In a conversation with For All Seasons CEO Beth Anne Dorman and Chief Clinical Officer Lesa Lee, they discuss the need for children to have a balanced schedule that includes screen time, socializing, and activities. This ensures they can be their best selves and make the most of their summer.
This special episode of Bring on the Mess features Dr. Dan Hughes discussing his program for treating reactive detachment disorder called Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy. Dr. Hughes developed this method of therapy after years of working with young children who experienced trauma and were unable to develop trusting relationships with parents or adults. For All Seasons Chief Clinical Officer Lesa Lee speaks with Dr. Hughes on how the importance of the home being a center of unconditional love and support is necessary to create trust in children which then can lead to helping them understa...
Many people talk about Mental Health and loosely use the term mental illness to define a wide range of negative feelings. Beth Anne Dorman and Lesa Lee discuss how Mental Illness is a clinically defined condition with criteria and how mental health is the general practice of maintaining a balance of well-being characteristics. Tune it to learn what mental health is, how it needs to be exercised every day, and how it differs for each of us in practice.
With beginning, many kids will participate in sports ranging from baseball, soccer, and softball. Diving into the important topic of are sports good for kids, Beth Anne Dorman and Lesa Lee discuss the value of sports in developing our children’s self-reliance, teamwork, and resiliency to challenges. They also cover the reinforcement of values and commitments playing a sport provides, and the crucial role a coach plays in teaching positive messages. Listen to this informative talk about the connection between mental health and physical activity.
For All Seasons CEO, Beth Anne Dorman, and Chief Clinical Officer, Lesa Lee, LCSW-C are exploring the topic of connection in the series – Connection at the Heart of Wellness. In these conversations, Dorman and Lee discuss how connection impacts our mental health and how we can improve our wellness when we become more aware of how we connect or disconnect in our lives. In this first part, they review what connection is, why it is vital to our mental health, and expand on looking inward by discussing vulnerability and its role in connections.
In this episode of Bring on the Mess, Beth Anne and Lesa discuss one of the hardest topics to deal with in both our personal and professional lives: Conflict. Often times when confronted with a conflict we get caught up in the version of events we tell ourselves, we match someone’s intensity in an argument, and we become defensive when we feel like we failed an expectation. To address this, Lesa and Beth Anne review how to approach conflict with a set of skills that emphasize curiosity and compassion, recognizing when to take a break or another person’s limitations, and how oftentimes we mu...
The latest episode of "Bring On The Mess" is about recognizing that "hero moments" can be small accomplishments and also about working to better our inside self so that our outside self can also be better.
In this episode of Bring on the Mess, Beth Anne and Lesa discuss what it means to practice self-care, what happens when it’s disregarded, and how the way you treat yourself has a massive impact on physical health. They reflect on how NFL receiver Damar Hamlin’s collapse affects people in a variety of ways that may require different approaches to help cope. And finally, they elaborate on how happiness is not a picture-perfect feeling that just comes out of the blue but a process of self-reflection and emotional growth that often comes out of the stresses of everyday life.
In Episode 25 of Bring On The Mess, Beth Anne Dorman and Lesa Lee of For All Seasons discuss how we can view New Year's resolutions in a different way and make them more successful. By choosing to try a different lense and view them as an opportunity to make a permanent life change, rather than just a restart or a quick fix.
In this Part Two episode of the Series The Stress of The Holidays and Taking Care of You, For All Seasons CEO Beth Anne Dorman and CCO Leesa Lee share the audio from the last two installments a four part video series on their podcast. Segment three deals with "Surviving the Holidays as an Introvert", and the final segment is entitled "Embracing The Joy and Good Cheer of the Holidays." The holidays can be difficult for some and Leesa and Beth Anne embrace the difficult conversations surrounding that.
This episode of Bring on the Mess is the audio from the first two episodes of a four part video series titles "The Stress of the Holidays and Taking Care of You". The first episode deals with the Holiday blues, and the second deals with the stress of our children during the holidays. Beth Ann Dorman and Lesa Lee of For All Seasons talk openly about the challenges the Holiday season can present.
Lesa Lee is joined by Lauren Webber to discuss how she decided to focus on children and families in her work and how her view of who her children would be and how that is tied to her. It's a frank discussion of children and holing them be their best selves.
In this Episode Chief Clinical Officer Lesa Lee and For All Season Board Chair Leslie Sea discuss the importance of sharing the message of caring for others and how suicide has touched their lives.
Beth Anne Langrell and Lesa Lee discuss October being Suicide Prevention Month. For All Seasons launches the "No Matter What You Matter " campaign in October to raise awareness about suicide.
Beth Anne Langrell and Lesa Lee discuss navigating a recent training virtually with children in school virtually and how to stay focussed and in the moment.
Lesa Lee is joined by For All Seasons clinician Joseph Cox to discuss the Myths and Facts about ADHD. Joseph shares his first-hand knowledge of ADHD.
Beth Anne Langrell and Lesa Lee discuss the transition back to school and how it takes the extended friends and family to juggle schedules.
Beth Anne Langrell and Lesa LEe are joined by Derek White, director of the Easton YMCA to discuss community and the recent surge in violence and gun violence and how that affects our community.