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Thought of the Month July 2021 ~ “Celebrating Our Freedoms”

Thought of the Month July 2021 ~ “Celebrating Our Freedoms”

By: Vince DiPasquale July is the month of independence. It is a time to reflect on all the gifts we’ve...
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2021 Podcast “What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?” with Melissa Yaeger, MA, EDS, LPC is Now On The Starting Point’s Youtube Channel

2021 Podcast “What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?” with Melissa Yaeger, MA, EDS, LPC is Now On The Starting Point’s Youtube Channel

Setting goals, journaling, guided discovery, positive thinking . . . these are all concepts connected to a kind of treatment...
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2021 Podcast ‘What Goes on in a Real Relationship?’ with Kenneth Goldberg PhD is Now On The Starting Point’s Youtube Channel

2021 Podcast ‘What Goes on in a Real Relationship?’ with Kenneth Goldberg PhD is Now On The Starting Point’s Youtube Channel

Falling in love is the easy part. Relationships are at the center of our lives and have a big influence...
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2021 Podcast:  “Forgiveness”  with Kevin Elsey, MA, LPC is Now on The Starting Point’s YpouTube Channel

2021 Podcast: “Forgiveness” with Kevin Elsey, MA, LPC is Now on The Starting Point’s YpouTube Channel

To forgive, or just forget? You’ve been fired; your partner has cheated on you; someone cut you off in traffic;...
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Thought of the Month June 2021 ~ “A Spiritual Reflection”

Thought of the Month June 2021 ~ “A Spiritual Reflection”

By: Vince DiPasquale Welcome to the month of June, the beginning of summer. It’s a time to relax, sit back...
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“What is Mindfulness?” ~ Geoff Farnsworth, CAC, CHT interviewed by Loretta Depka Zerbo, Executive Director

“What is Mindfulness?” ~ Geoff Farnsworth, CAC, CHT interviewed by Loretta Depka Zerbo, Executive Director

We live in a stressful, challenging time. Today, there’s more uncertainty, faster changes, more distractions and demands on us than...
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Ambiguous Loss

Ambiguous Loss

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2021 Podcast – “What is Mindfulness?” with Geoff Farnsworth is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

2021 Podcast – “What is Mindfulness?” with Geoff Farnsworth is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

We live in a stressful, challenging time. Today, there’s more uncertainty, faster changes, more distractions and demands on us than...
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2021 Podcast “Ambiguous Loss” with Pat Obst, MSW, LCSW is Now On The Starting Point’s Youtube Channel

2021 Podcast “Ambiguous Loss” with Pat Obst, MSW, LCSW is Now On The Starting Point’s Youtube Channel

Ambiguous loss is a kind of loss that occurs without closure or clear understanding, and can make the grieving process...
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2021 Podcast “Compassion Fatigue in the Caretaking Community” with Barbara Faracchio is Now On The Starting Point’s Youtube Channel

2021 Podcast “Compassion Fatigue in the Caretaking Community” with Barbara Faracchio is Now On The Starting Point’s Youtube Channel

The selfless compassion and empathy shown by healthcare, emergency and animal providers can prove to be physically, mentally, and emotionally...
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“The Spirituality of Sports” ~ Vince DiPasquale MA interviewed by Loretta Depka Zerbo, Executive Director

“The Spirituality of Sports” ~ Vince DiPasquale MA interviewed by Loretta Depka Zerbo, Executive Director

Play ball! On Thursday, April 29, 2021 our Founder, Vince DiPasquale, discussed why he sees sports as a gift that...
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2021 Podcast, “The Spirituality of Sports” with Vince DiPasquale is Now On The Starting Point’s Youtube Channel

2021 Podcast, “The Spirituality of Sports” with Vince DiPasquale is Now On The Starting Point’s Youtube Channel

Play ball! On Thursday, April 29, 2021 our Founder, Vince DiPasquale, discussed why he sees sports as a gift that...
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“Returning to Socialization” ~ Erik Jervis, MSW, LSW interviewed by Executive Director Loretta Depka Zerbo

“Returning to Socialization” ~ Erik Jervis, MSW, LSW interviewed by Executive Director Loretta Depka Zerbo

On Thursday, April 15, 2021, our Executive Director Loretta Depka Zerbo was joined by Starting Point practitioner Erik Jervis, MSW,...
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2021 Podcast “Returning to Socialization” Is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

2021 Podcast “Returning to Socialization” Is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

On Thursday, April 15, 2021, our Executive Director Loretta Depka Zerbo was joined by Starting Point practitioner Erik Jervis, MSW,...
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“Who, What, When, Why, Where ~ Substance Abuse Treatment” with Joe Curran Of “The Beacon Point.”

“Who, What, When, Why, Where ~ Substance Abuse Treatment” with Joe Curran Of “The Beacon Point.”

On Thursday, April 1, 2021, our Executive Director Loretta Depka Zerbo was joined by the Executive Director of The Beacon...
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2021 Podcast “Who, What, When, Why, Where: Substance Abuse Treatment” Is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

2021 Podcast “Who, What, When, Why, Where: Substance Abuse Treatment” Is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

On Thursday, April 1, 2021, our Executive Director Loretta Depka Zerbo was joined by the Executive Director of The Beacon...
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Thought Of The Month April 2021 ~ “April Showers Bring May Flowers “

Thought Of The Month April 2021 ~ “April Showers Bring May Flowers “

By: Vince DiPasquale              This month of April is a great example of one of the greatest ways in which...
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“What is our Job as a Parent?” Pat O’Connor interviewed by Loretta Depka Zerbo,  Executive Director

“What is our Job as a Parent?” Pat O’Connor interviewed by Loretta Depka Zerbo, Executive Director

On Thursday, March 18, The Starting Point's Executive Director Loretta Depka Zerbo was joined by practitioner Pat O’Connor, MSW, LSW,...
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‘Being Isolated before Isolation was the Norm’  By Practitioner Anna Marie Hrivnak, M.Ed (3/4/21)

‘Being Isolated before Isolation was the Norm’ By Practitioner Anna Marie Hrivnak, M.Ed (3/4/21)

On Thursday, March 4 at 3pm Executive Director Loretta Depka Zerbo joined Starting Point practitioner, Anna Marie Hrivnak, M.Ed. to...
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“Understanding Eating Disorders” with practitioner Anne Cavaliere, MA, LPC

“Understanding Eating Disorders” with practitioner Anne Cavaliere, MA, LPC

Eating disorders are serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related...
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2021 Podcast “What is our job as a parent?” Is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

2021 Podcast “What is our job as a parent?” Is Now On The Starting Point’s YouTube Channel

On Thursday, March 18, The Starting Point's Executive Director Loretta Depka Zerbo was joined by practitioner Pat O’Connor, MSW, LSW,...
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