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Ask Dr. Applewhite

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The ASK DR. APPLEwhite Program is hosted by Danita Applewhite PhD CRC (Ret.), a U S Army Veteran, founder/director of White Apple Institute, retired professor of psychology, and certified counselor in the fields of vocational rehabilitation and independent living for over 40 years. Dr. Applewhite experiences disability from both sides of the desk as a professional and as a person with multiple disabilities. The program has been on Blog Talk Radio since 2009 and YouTube since 2018 and is dedicated to exploring the core principles of the disability rights movement. The program was started to address disability discrimination issues faced by adult students, inclusive of military veterans and has evolved to express the needs and challenges of all adults with visible and non-visible disabilities. Encouraged by the feedback of listeners, The Ask DR. APPLEWHITE Program is moving beyond the framework of disability rights and recognizing the need to expand and promote the disability justice

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  1. How to Change Our Perception of Beauty with Persons with Visible Disabilities

    Beverly Johnson, Supermodel joins Dr. Danita Applewhite, your Host, in a deep conversation about the perception of beauty when we engage with persons who have visible disabilities. Beverly Johnson is an American model, actress, singer, and businesswoman, best known for being the first Black model...

  2. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Students and Veterans Overcoming Depression

    WHAT CAN YOU REALLY DO ABOUT DEPRESSION and SUICIDAL IDEAS AMONG VETERANS AND ADULT STUDENTS? If you know someone (friends,family,coworkers) who is depressed, sad, or showing different behaviors these days, share or listen to this inspiring show with them. Encourage them to contact White Apple...

  3. How To Manage Stress From Disability and Relationships

    Are you having problems at school and work because of a stressful relationship? This show is dedicated to an exclusive interview with Dr. Rachael Ross, MD, PhD, a family doctor and therapist in the field of Sexology. She will join Dr. Danita Applewhite, PhD, CRC, a rehabilitation counselor and...

  4. The Perception of Beauty-Disabled to Differently-Abled

    Do most people perceive disabled persons as beautiful and productive? Ask Dr. Applewhite and the members of the DIFferently-Abled Network (DAN). Contact us at www.whiteappleinstitute.org or TEXT/CALL: 88856APPLE (8885627753). EMAIL: [email protected] People with visible and non-visible...

  5. School and Work Issues Affecting Women Veterans with Disabilities

    Why Can’t She Just Stop All That Trauma Stuff? The number of women veterans with disabilities has doubled in the last decade, specifically for cases related to PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and MST (Military Sexual Trauma). Learn about possible discriminatory practices by joining Host Dr....

  6. Is There Potential of Genius in Those "Labeled As Disabled"? ASK DR. APPLEwhite

    I Don't Understand, how can a Disabled person be a genius? ASK DR APPLEwhite Dr. Will Moreland, and members of the DIFferently-Abled Network, an outreach program of White Apple Institute (nonprofit public 501C (3).Fed ID 45-5602313) Listen - Dr. Will starts at 25:53 :...

  7. Recognizing Our Potential for Genius

    I Don't Understand, how can a Disabled person be a genius? ASK DR APPLEwhite Dr. Will Moreland, and members of the DIFferently-Abled Network, an outreach program of White Apple Institute (nonprofit public 501C (3).Fed ID 45-5602313) Listen - Dr. Will starts at 25:53 :...

  8. ASK Dr. Applewhite About Perceptions of Beauty and Disability

    Do most people perceive disabled persons as beautiful and productive? Ask Dr. Applewhite and the members of the DIFferently-Abled Network (DAN). Contact us at www.whiteappleinstitute.org or TEXT/CALL: 88856APPLE (8885627753). EMAIL: [email protected] People with visible and non-visible...

  9. ALL Disabled Veterans Are Living "independently" this Independence Day: T or F

    ATTENTION!! WE NEED YOUR HELP Can we count on you to answer this statement as True or False? All Disabled Veterans Are Living "independently" this Independence Day: T or F Will you join Dr. Danita Applewhite, Army Veteran, Founder of White Apple Institute, member of the Governors's councils on...

  10. Transport From Point A to Point B: Persons with Disability Discuss Solutions to

    Have you ever seen a "disabled" person (whether blind/deaf/impaired, emotionally upset, a wheelchair and/or mobility device user) waiting for hours to be picked up? You are invited to join us at the DIFferently-Abled Network* (DAN) Meeting Date/Time: June 2, 2019 12 noon-1:30pm Location…

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  11. The Real Truth about Homeless Student Veterans

    WELCOME TO THE ASK DR. APPLEWHITE TALK SHOW (formerly the Student2Teacher show since 2009) DO YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND WHY A VETERAN BECOMES HOMELESS? Hear student and veteran, ElRay Walker who served with two deployments to Afghanistan discuss how he faced homelessness with his wife and child. A…

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  12. Still Affected by the Government SHUTDOWNS

    It is so sad to hear about how so many families are still challenged by the emotional and financial impact of the government shutdowns, businesses and factory jobs closing, as well as the political BS that is causing division in our classrooms, workplaces, and communities. We hope this archived...

  13. What Happens When You Can Not Find or Pay for Mental Health Services?

    WELCOME TO THE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED NETWORK MEETING (DAN) DAN is a community outreach programof White Apple Institute encouraging “underserved” Persons with Disability to ASK for What They Need to Succeed AGENDA April 7, 2019 12:00- 1:30 Location: 952 E. Baseline Road Suite 101 Mesa, AZ 85204 Tel:...

  14. Ask Dr. Applewhite How To Manage Stress from Disability And Relationships.

    Do you ever fight with someone you love and take your anger into the classroom or workplace? What happens to your performance? Ask Dr. Applewhite... Are you, or someone you know, having problems at school and work because of a stressful relationship? This show is dedicated to an exclusive…

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  15. ASK Dr. Applewhite about Veterans, Students, and Suicide

    ASK Dr. Applewhite about Veterans, Students, and Suicide What can YOU do about Suicidal ideas among Veterans and Students? Probably very little. BUT if you know someone who is depressed, sad, or showing differences in behavior and perfomance, in the classroom or on the job, contact White Apple...

  16. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Students and Veterans Overcoming Depression

    WHAT CAN YOU REALLY DO ABOUT DEPRESSION and SUICIDAL IDEAS AMONG VETERANS AND ADULT STUDENTS? Why would a soldier/veteran commit to die to protect your country and come home just to experience Death by Suicide? If you know someone (friends,family,coworkers) who is losing hope, depressed, or…

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  17. ASK Dr. Applewhite Why some PARENTS DROP_OUT of School, Work, and Life

    SHOULD PARENTS BLAME THEIR CHILDREN FOR NOT COMPLETING THEIR OWN SCHOOL AND WORK GOALS? Take a listen to Dr. Applewhite discussing the reasons why parents drop-out of college and the workforce. Hear a unique insight on working parents striving to manage their mental health. Special Guests are...

  18. Supporting Students and Veterans with a Learning Disability

    ATTENTION: EMPLOYEES ADULT STUDENTS Ask Dr. Applewhite the following questions: Do you hide your Learning Disability in the classroom and the workplace? How do you explain how hard it is to read, write, solve problems it to a school adviser or an employer? What kind of accommodations do you need…

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  19. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Disability and Productivity at School and Work

    When most people hear the term “DISABLED” do they perceive a productive employee?, a college graduate with honors? business owner? working parent?or a VETERAN? ASK Dr. Applewhite about how Veterans are helping others “change the perception of disabled to differently-abled” at White Apple…

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  20. Ask Dr. Applewhite About The Shame of Mental Illness

    How do I talk about MY mental health? Is the stigma of mental illness preventing you from reaching your full potential? The shame and embarrassment about any form of disability can be found in most ethnic groups. However, there is a higher prevalence of stigmas over mental disability in...

  21. ASK Dr. Applewhite About Perceptions of Beauty and Disability

    Do you think people with disabilities are beautiful? Do most people perceive disabled persons as beautiful and productive? Ask Dr. Applewhite. People with visible and non-visible physical disabilities are reminded constantly by advertisements that able-bodied persons are beautiful, productive…

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  22. Ask Dr. Applewhite How To Manage Stress from Disability And Relationships.

    Are you having problems at school and work because of a stressful relationship? This show is dedicated to an exclusive interview with Dr. Rachael Ross, MD, PhD, a family doctor and therapist in the field of Sexology. She will join Dr. Danita Applewhite, PhD, CRC, a rehabilitation counselor and...

  23. Ask Dr. Applewhite About the Potential of Genius and Mental Disability

    Can a person with disability be a genius? Unfortunately, one of the most overlooked and devalued groups of people are those with disabilities. In the USA, the most progressive country in the world, there is still great disparity in the treatment and access to school and work opportunities for...

  24. Ask Dr. Applewhite About The Shame of Mental Illness

    The shame and embarrassment about any form of disability can be found in most ethnic groups. However, there is a higher prevalence of stigmas over mental disability in African-American and Latino groups. Host, Dr. Danita Applewhite and Special Guest Dr. E. Douglass Brown, share a unique insight...

  25. Ask Dr. Applewhite About The Shame of Mental Illness

    Are you too embarassed to discuss your mental health? Is the stigma of mental illness preventing you from reaching your full potential? The shame and embarrassment about any form of disability can be found in most ethnic groups. However, there is a higher prevalence of stigmas over mental...

  26. Ask Dr. Applewhite about HOMELESS, DISABLED, STUDENTS AND VETERANS

    Know anyone about to drop out of school, work, and life? Another student, who is also a veteran and a parent, dropped out of school, work, and life today! Are you willing to help those helping themselves succeed in higher education and the workforce? Join Dr. Applewhite and Special Guests…

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  27. Ask Dr. Applewhite About the Potential of Genius and Mental Disability

    Can a person with disability be a genius? Unfortunately, one of the most overlooked and devalued groups of people are those with disabilities. In the USA, the most progressive country in the world, there is still great disparity in the treatment and access to school and work opportunities for...

  28. How does violence affect Students and Veterans? Ask Dr. Applewhite

    How does violence affect Students and Veterans on campus and in the workplace? Do you believe that violence is caused by someone's mental health? Listen to Dr. Danita Applewhite with Special Guest Chip Stoecker, Vietnam Veteran and advocate for Red Shirt Friday. Learn more about managing the...

  29. The Shame of Mental Illness

    The shame and embarrassment about any form of disability can be found in most ethnic groups. However, there is a higher prevalence of stigmas over mental disability in African-American and Latino groups. Host, Dr. Danita Applewhite and Special Guest Dr. E. Douglass Brown, share a unique insight...

  30. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Perceptions of Beauty and Disability

    Do you think people with disabilities are beautiful? Do most people perceive disabled persons as beautiful and productive? Ask Dr. Applewhite. People with visible and non-visible physical disabilities are reminded constantly by advertisements that able-bodied persons are beautiful, productive…

    more

  31. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Students and Veterans Overcoming Depression

    WHAT CAN YOU REALLY DO ABOUT DEPRESSION and SUICIDAL IDEAS AMONG VETERANS AND ADULT STUDENTS? Probably very little. BUT if you know someone (friends,family,coworkers) who is depressed, sad, or showing different behaviors these days share or listen to this inspiring show with them. Encourage them…

    more

  32. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Disability and Productivity at School and Work

    Can students and veterans with a disability be productive? When most people hear the term “DISABLED” do they perceive a productive employee?, a college graduate with honors? business owner? working parent?or a VETERAN? ASK Dr. Applewhite and Special Guest Dr. Vernet Joseph, Army Combat Veteran,...

  33. Students and Veterans Discuss Maintaining Mental Health

    Do I feel mentally balanced at school and work? Many of us discuss ways to improve our “physical” health by nutrition, diet, exercise, environment and prevention. Listen to Host, Dr. Danita Applewhite with students, teachers, employees, and Veterans discuss ways to improve our “mental” health....

  34. Students and Veterans Discuss Restoring Hope

    Are you losing hope because you feel "nobody cares" about you in the classroom and workplace? Do you know a student, co-worker, especially a student veteran, who has lost HOPE? Join Dr. Danita Applewhite and Special Guest Steve Schiro, Educator and President of the American Foundation for Suicide...

  35. Supporting Students and Veterans with a Learning Disability

    Supporting Students and Veterans with a Learning Disability Are you, or someone you know, embarassed because you don't learn at school and work like others? Adult Students and Veterans Ask Dr. Applewhite about how to deal with prejudices when it is obvious you have difficulty learning in the...

  36. Raising Self-Esteem When You Have a Learning Disability

    Adult Students and Veterans Ask Dr. Applewhite about how to deal with low self esteem when it is obvious you have difficulty learning in the classroom or on the job, "like everyone else"? Special Guest Dr. Beverly Poellnitz, Educator, Maricopa Community College District joins Dr. Applewhite,...

  37. How does violence affect Students and Veterans? Ask Dr. Apple

    Do you feel safe or scared to sit next to a veteran at school and work? There is such a misunderstanding about violence, mental illness, veterans, PTSD and sexual assaults in the classroom and in the workplace. Dr. Applewhite is joined by Chip Stoecker, Vietnam War Veteran, students and teachers…

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  38. Do you believe a "DISABLED" person can have purpose and be productive?

    Did you know there are still people, in this 21st Century, that believe a "DISABLED" person can never be productive at school or work? When most people hear the term “DISABLED” they do not perceive a productive employee?, a college graduate with honors? business owner? working parent? a VETERAN,...

  39. Restoring Hope for Students and Veteran with DisabilityAsk Dr. Applewhite

    Why do many students and veterans give up HOPE? Do you know someone who has lost HOPE? Join Dr. Danita Applewhite and Special Guest Steve Schiro, Educator and President of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AZ Chapter) and “Out of Darkness Walks”. Listen to increase your awareness of...

  40. Ask Dr. Applewhite about HOMELESS, DISABLED, STUDENTS AND VETERANS

    Another student, who is also a veteran and a parent, dropped out of school, work, and life today! Are you willing to help those helping themselves succeed in higher education and the workforce? Join Dr. Applewhite and Special Guests , Barbara Garden, Director of Community Relations at Terros and...

  41. Ask Dr. Applewhite about HOMELESS, DISABLED, STUDENTS AND VETERANS

    Are you willing to help those helping themselves succeed in higher education and the workforce? Join Dr. Applewhite and Special Guests , Barbara Garden, Director of Community Relations at Terros and Melinda Vail, Intuitive Therapist as we address the issues of mental health, and ways we can…

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  42. Why do Parents and Veterans Drop Out of School,Work and Life? Ask Dr. Applewhite

    Do you know a PARENT and/or VETERAN who is DROPPING out of school, work and life? Listeners Ask Dr. Applewhite and her Special Guests Dr. Kelmer Muhammad (Author), and Dr. Sarah Tolliver about WHY? and HOW? Hear ideas and tips about managing stress with the "struggle to juggle" school, work,...

  43. ASK Dr Applewhite About Maintaining Mental Health

    Many of us discuss ways to improve our “physical” health by nutrition, diet, exercise, environment and prevention. Listen to Host, Dr. Danita Applewhite with students, teachers, employees, and Veterans discuss ways to improve our “mental” health. Special Guest Dr. E. Douglass Brown, clinical...

  44. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Disability and Healing From Racism

    Are you " DISABLED" by "RACISM"?The anxiety and stress from racism has affected people of all races and ethnicity, especially African-Americans at school and work! Join Dr. Applewhite and special guest, Dr. Beverly Johnson, Retired ASU Sociology Professor, in a positive discussion on ways to heal...

  45. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Improving Communication and Listening Skills

    Have your text or email messages ever been misunderstood by other students, professors, employers, and even your friends and family members? Hear Special Guests Dr. Martha Bienert, Professor of Communications at Maricopa Community College District-GateWay and Nazim Rashid, Life Coach, Educator…

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  46. Ask Dr Applewhite About Over Coming Depression

    How do I know when DEPRESSION is really serious enough for counseling and medications? Ask Dr. Applewhite and Special Guests Melinda Vail, Intuitive Therapist and Steve Schiro, Educator as they share information on the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention "Out of the Darkness Walks". Your...

  47. Ask Dr Applewhite About Over Coming Depression

    How do I know when DEPRESSION is really serious enough for counseling and medications? Ask Dr. Applewhite and Special Guests Melinda Vail, Intuitive Therapist and Steve Schiro, Educator as they share information on the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention "Out of the Darkness Walks". Your...

  48. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Support for Learning Disabilities

    The White Apple Institute Talk Show, featuring Ask Dr. Applewhite and VET2VET2U programs. This talk show is produced by the Adult Learners/Students Veterans of White Apple Institute (a Veteran operated nonprofit 501 c 3). We are dedicated to changing the perception of "dis-abled" to...

  49. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Support for Learning Disabilities

    The White Apple Institute Talk Show featuring Ask Dr. Applewhite and VET2VET2U programs. This talk show is produced by the Students and you crazy?Veterans of White Apple Institute (a Veteran operated nonprofit 501 c 3). We are dedicated to changing the perception of "dis-abled" to...

  50. Ask Dr. Applewhite About Support for Learning Disabilities

    The White Apple Institute Talk Show featuring Ask Dr. Applewhite and VET2VET2U programs. This talk show is produced by the Students and you crazy?Veterans of White Apple Institute (a Veteran operated nonprofit 501 c 3). We are dedicated to changing the perception of "dis-abled" to...

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The ASK DR. APPLEwhite Program is hosted by Danita Applewhite PhD CRC (Ret.), a U S Army Veteran, founder/director of White Apple Institute, retired professor of psychology, and certified counselor in the fields of vocational rehabilitation and independent living for over 40 years. Dr. Applewhite experiences disability from both sides of the desk as a professional and as a person with multiple disabilities. The program has been on Blog Talk Radio since 2009 and YouTube since 2018 and is dedicated to exploring the core principles of the disability rights movement. The program was started to address disability discrimination issues faced by adult students, inclusive of military veterans and has evolved to express the needs and challenges of all adults with visible and non-visible disabilities. Encouraged by the feedback of listeners, The Ask DR. APPLEWHITE Program is moving beyond the framework of disability rights and recognizing the need to expand and promote the disability justice

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