Hatherleigh Behavioral Health

02/27/2026

In this episode of Choosing Help, Dr. Tracy Stecker talks with educator and former prison instructor Ronald Pendley about what those words often conceal and how we can respond with compassion, clarity, and effectiveness. Their conversation surfaces a set of field‑tested principles: build trust, meet people where they are, use honesty with empathy, and remember that help is a team sport. Clients who refuse help can be reached.

02/19/2026

New Clinical Conversations! We’re talking about healing after narcissistic abuse—from love bombing and gaslighting to rebuilding your intuition and creating secure attachment.

Grace Being shares her survivor story, and Claudia Cauterucci, LPC, brings 25+ years of clinical wisdom, including practical tools you can start today. Watch now.

01/23/2026

Teenage anxiety is more than a buzzword—it’s a growing reality for families navigating a rapidly changing world.

While stress and worry have always been part of adolescence, today’s teens face pressures that previous generations never experienced: social media, heightened academic competition, constant digital communication, and a world that often feels uncertain.

In a recent conversation with licensed clinical social worker and author Sophia Galano, who wrote "Calming Teenage Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Teenager Cope with Worry and Stress", she shared powerful insights about what today’s teens are facing and how parents can better support them.

This article distills those insights into a clear and compassionate guide for families, clinicians, and educators.

Link to article in comments.

12/13/2025

New podcast episode (link in comments):

In this episode, Dr. Tracy Stecker and Dr. Nicholas Allen dive deep into the science of anxiety and its many forms. They unpack the concept of anxiety sensitivity—a heightened fear of bodily sensations—and explore how it drives avoidance behaviors that disrupt daily life.

Dr. Allen shares evidence-based treatments, including exercise programs and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques like interoceptive exposure, which help individuals confront and manage feared sensations.

The conversation also tackles social anxiety and its unique challenges, from fear of judgment to intolerance of uncertainty. Learn how CBT strategies, gradual exposure, and cognitive reframing can empower individuals to reduce anxiety sensitivity, face uncertainty, and reclaim their lives.

Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or someone seeking practical tools for anxiety, this episode offers insights grounded in science and hope.

12/03/2025

📚 Pre-Order and Save 30%!

Empower your practice with Choosing Help: Your First Step Towards Better Mental Health by Tracy Stecker, PhD.

This evidence-based guide explores why individuals resist seeking care and provides actionable strategies to help you break down barriers like fear, shame, and mistrust. Through real-world examples and practical tools, Choosing Help equips clinicians and mental health professionals to support clients in taking that critical first step toward treatment.

✅ Save 30% off the cover price when you pre-order before publication!

🔗 Link in comments to order now.

11/24/2025

✨ Save the Date: December 18, 11am ET

Join us for an inspiring conversation on Swedish Lagom and Mental Health—just in time for the holiday season.

🎙 Special Guest: Carrie Johansson, PhD
📚 Hosted by: Kortney Yasenka, LCMHC

Discover how the Swedish principle of “just the right amount” can help reduce stress, prevent burnout, and bring balance to your life and clinical practice.

✅ What you’ll learn:

✔ What Lagom means and why it matters
✔ Practical tips for clients and clinicians
✔ Holiday stress strategies rooted in balance

Registration link in comments.

11/22/2025

This Continuing Education opportunity is designed for clinicians who want to deepen their skills in counseling veterans, active-duty military, and their families. From navigating transition stress to addressing trauma, resilience, and family dynamics, this training provides practical tools to offer compassionate, effective care.
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11/21/2025

🎉 Year-End CE Deal for Psychiatric Nurses! 🎉

Get unlimited 1-year access to 100+ CE credits and make license renewal stress-free.

✅ Includes Psychopharmacology CEs
✅ Expert-Led Courses
✅ Flexible, On-Demand Learning
✅ Written Lessons + Audio Narrations

Start 2026 with confidence and convenience! Normally $147, now $99. Group discounts available.

👉 Claim your deal at: https://www.hatherleigh.com/enroll/3499546?price_id=4529926

Continuing education should be more than a checkbox. We’re built for professionals who want meaningful growth—not just credits.

11/21/2025

🎉 Lock in your CE Savings for 2026 with this Exclusive Year-End Offer! 🎉

Get Unlimited Access to 100+ CE NBCC, APA Credits – your ultimate solution for 2026 and beyond!

✅ Unlimited 1-Year Access
✅ Includes Ethics CEUs
✅ Fast & Efficient Format
✅ Expert Faculty
✅ Written Lessons + Audio Narrations

We’re proud to be the First and Best CE Solution for counselors. Don’t miss out on this exclusive offer! Normally $147, yours for $99.

👉 Claim your discount: https://www.hatherleigh.com/enroll/3504545?price_id=4529794

Offer good through 12/31/2025. Group discounts available.

11/21/2025

🎙️ Exciting News!

The Hatherleigh Behavioral Health Podcast is now LIVE on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

Join us as we explore mental health, wellness, and resilience with leading experts and real-world stories.

✅ Subscribe today and start your journey toward better mental health.

🔗 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hatherleigh-behavioral-health-podcast/id1854823095

🔗 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JT4M7o9eiy0dak5GFweb6?si=KXfz4VXFRv6_1YHxz-c3wA

🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHdFJg0Q_kM&list=PLkOrxHYTr5aTwRHu7Z1eq6gRaUHuY6w4T

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11/17/2025

📅 Save the date: November 20 11am ET

We’re honored to welcome Michael Kriegel, PhD to our November Community Call.

Dr. Kriegel is a leading voice in Interdisciplinary Pain Management (IPM)—a transformative approach that’s helping people reclaim their lives from chronic pain.

💡 IPM restores function
💊 Reduces or eliminates opioid use
💼 Helps people return to work and life
🧠 Bridges physical recovery with emotional resilience

This isn’t just a talk—it’s a movement toward better healing.

Join us to learn, connect, and move the conversation forward—together.

📅 Save the date: November 20 11am ET
🔗 Link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/C6mu-Zf3Q_uky5tV6GZfMw

11/12/2025

Audio-Enhanced Learning is Here!

Learn psychopharmacology anywhere—while driving, exercising, or walking.

🎧 Essential Psychopharmacology 5 now includes audio-enhanced modules for flexible learning.
👉 Try it today: https://www.hatherleigh.com/courses/essential-psychopharmacology-5