Hurricanes, Tornado Storms, Flash Floods, Mudslides, Forest Fires, & Trauma:
What To Say and Not Say To Children and Adolescents

We get multi-level, print and electronic, and tragically repetitive news stories that adults take for granted. Still, the weather and natural disasters emotionally impact children because the drama leads to the trauma. Recently, several neighbors with children have asked me about what they should say regarding the fear and worry they see in their children about "weather trauma". It is a real thing. The reoccurring threat of hurricanes, floods, forest fires, and tornado storms has caught the attention of our kids. Their brains cannot properly process the power of these traumas and, therefore, they tighten up, cry, have nightmares, and have lots of questions. Are you ready to answer their questions or recognize their warning signs?
This broadcast will give you fundamental tips to address your children's reactions and the critical importance of active listening and helpful communication. Be well. Be safe.
Thank you,
Tom McNulty, M.S.
Sponsors: DENT Neurologic Institute, Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, The Episodes Project

Tom McNulty, M.S. has 45+ years in behavioral health. As such, he was very excited about interviewing DENT Neurologic Institute's Director of Addiction Medicine, Dawn Harbatkin, M.D. - board-certified in Addiction Medicine and also in Internal Medicine.
If you have a family member, neighbor, co-worker, colleague, or friend struggling with addiction to nicotine, alcohol, opioids, or is a multi-drug user/abuser, there is tremendous help at DENT Neurologic Institute (716-961-9204) - the kind of immediate help that can save a life! Why wouldn't you call today?
DENT Neurologic Institute's Addiction Services promises an appointment within 48 hours - that's incredible! Using an "integrative" approach, Dr. Harbatkin can address medical and addiction issues together, in collaboration with your loved one's other physicians and primary care. Treatment is compassionate and educational, and Dr. Harbatkin addresses addiction as the brain disease that it is with no punitive messaging should someone relapse. Gone are the days of being kicked out of treatment for a "dirty urine" report. Find out about the humanistic approach Dr. Harbatkin employs and how she supports the use of medicines she believes are grossly underutilized, yet extremely effective.
This is a podcast to share! Please! You may save a life. Let TODAY be the day you find the courage to call DENT Neurologic Institute's Addiction Services at (716-961-9204). Thank you and thank you, Dr. Dawn Harbatkin for saving lives.

Tom McNulty, M.S.
Host, MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S.
Sponsored by The Episodes Project, Buffalo Rennaissance Foundation's Veteran Committee, DENT Neurologic Institute, Success Stories, Inc. and Spotlight on Hope, Inc.

A veteran once asked me, "So, you think you know me?" After 10 seconds, I realized I was full of misconceptions, 'bad intel", and unrealistic expectations. I took the time to listen and better understand and it opened up my eyes to the often insurmountable challenges returning veterans face. I learned that when a military person serves, the whole family serves and is full of emotions. It seems each war has its own inhumanity, psychological turmoil, survivor guilt, fear of failure, and major adjustments for its service men and women. While Vietnam veterans probably had it the worst, each generation of military face enemies that can't see, they can't define them because of no official uniforms, or they use children to carry bombs to kill Americans.
The suicide rate for Iraq/Afghanistan veterans is the highest of any American military war or conflict. Why?
Didn't the Commander's debrief with the troops prepare them for returning home? "What debrief?" a soldier once said back to me. This podcast's guest is Army Reserve Veteran, Chris Kreiger, Founder, President/CEO of WNY Heroes, Inc. (501 c 3 Not-for-Profit Since 2008). Chris did four tours in Iraq and was seriously injured four times. As a medic, he pushed to get back in the battle and take care of the wounded, but when he came home, how was he treated? Please listen to this podcast and share it with someone who could benefit. Also, Chris will talk about, "Pawsitive for Heroes" - a military service dog program for qualified veterans (only). This has grown to become a nationally requested need of many veterans around the United States. They have matched more than 200+ veterans to military service dogs. They need more support. Each graduating dog costs between $7,500-$10,000 to fully train. Maybe you love animals or you have a veteran in your family or community who could benefit from a service dog. Here's how to apply: Call- (716) 630-5020 or www.WNYHeroes.org. Tell them you heard about it on MindSet with Tom McNulty, M.S.
Support Our Troops by Supporting WNY Heroes!!
Tom McNulty, M.S.
P.S. "Not Broken" is a hit by Goo Goo Dolls about returning veterans. Thanks, guys!