"Trauma. It Helps to Share" with Jim Scarpace

Trauma is a word used a lot today. Whether caused by events that happen naturally or through human ineptitude and cruelty, studies show an increase in people dealing with trauma. Jim Scarpace is the Chief Clinical Officer and Interim Community Division President at Gateway Foundation, one of the nation's largest providers of behavioral health services for clients diagnosed with co-occurring mental health disorders, and in this podcast he discusses how to recognize trauma, what it does to us, and what to do about it. Jim has over 25 years in administration, operations, and the treatment of mental health, substance use disorders, and criminal justice programs. Jim is also an assistant professor of Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University. Gateway Foundation can be contacted at their 24-hour hotline 855-925-GATE (4283) or at www.gatewayfoundation.org. The views and opinions of the guests on this podcast are theirs and theirs alone and do not necessarily represent those of the host, Westwords Consulting or the Kenosha County Substance Abuse Coalition. We're always interested in hearing from individuals or organizations who are working in substance use disorder treatment or prevention, mental health care and other spaces that lift up communities. This includes people living those experiences. If you or someone you know has a story to share or an interesting approach to care, contact us today! Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Subscribe to Our Email List to get new episodes in your inbox every week!