In this episode of “Roadmap to Joy,” our host, Bailey Petty, Learning, and Development Manager at Embark Behavioral Health, and guest, Maddy Little, Licensed Associate Counselor at Embark Behavioral Health in Phoenix, Arizona, dive into signs your teen could benefit from a mental health day from school. Bailey and Maddy describe restorative activities, give tips…

In this episode of “Embark Sessions,” Rob discusses the science of stress with Dr. George Slavich, Director of the UCLA Laboratory for Stress Assessment and Research, who has a Ph.D. in psychology. Dr. Slavich explains how his early childhood experiences with shyness led him to study psychology. Rob and Dr. Slavich dive into how psychology…

To wrap up our Mental Health 101 series on “Roadmap to Joy,” Richard, a parent of an Embark Behavioral Health alumni, tells his story of his family’s mental health treatment journey. Your host, Scott Harris, manager of continuous improvement at Embark Behavioral Health, and Richard discuss how finding the proper treatment for his son brought healing to…

In this episode of “Roadmap to Joy,” we shed light on some important terms surrounding mental health and therapy. Your host, Jake Sparks, treatment director at Embark Behavioral Health and guest, Rob Gent, Chief Clinical Officer at Embark Behavioral Health, will discuss what attachment, trauma, shame, and co-regulation mean and how building a mental health vocabulary…

In this episode of “Embark Sessions,” Rob interviews Liz Lees, a registered dietitian who treats youths at the Embark Behavioral Health outpatient therapy clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. They discuss her life story, including what drove her to pursue providing eating disorder treatment, how her family’s emphasis on healthy eating inspired her to study nutrition, and…

In this episode of “Embark Sessions,” Rob discusses social support and its impact on mental health with Hansa Bhargava, mom, pediatrician, and Chief Clinical Officer of Medscape. Hansa and Rob discuss the importance of finding mentors early in life, and how community is essential for maintaining a healthy balance. Hansa explains how her “C’s” (compassion, connection, communication, and calm)…

In this episode of “Roadmap to Joy,” Alex Stavros, CEO of Embark Behavioral Health, and Andy Maurer, CEO of Pursue Whole, discuss what it means to be an emotionally present parent. Alex and Andy dive into why parents may struggle to find balance in their everyday lives, and how to create a purposeful and joyful…

In this episode of “Roadmap to Joy,” we shed light on some important questions surrounding mental health, therapy, and therapists. Your host, Jake Sparks, treatment director at Embark Behavioral Health, and guest, Abby Jones, clinical director at Embark Behavioral Health in Scottsdale, Arizona, talk about what mental health is, how to know if you or…

In this episode, Rob interviews Scott D. Miller, the founder of the International Center for Clinical Excellence, about his personal story and what drove him to pursue coaching other clinicians about feedback informed treatment. Rob and Scott discuss surfing, Scott’s relationships throughout his career, deliberate practice, and how it applies to clinicians today. Related Blogs…