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Voices In The Family October 200610/2/06 A violent death brings a different kind of grief to the surviving family members and loved ones. Those left behind may experience intense feelings of guilt, anger, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and years of dealing with legal ramifications. Philadelphia therapist Kathleen O'Hara knows both sides of this coin: As a therapist, she has counseled many people through this kind of grief. As a mother, she saw her worst nightmare realized when her college-age son Aaron was murdered on Memorial Day, 1999. In her new book, "A Grief Like No Other" O'Hara recalls her own journey after Aaron's death, and offers guidance and steps for families and friends who are grieving. 10/4/06 Dr. Dan Gottlieb will be joined by Phil Goldsmith, a former chief operating officer for the city of Philadelphia and also former CEO of the Philadelphia School District and Carolyn Davis from the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board. Goldsmith will discuss the efforts of the city to prevent and end violence. Goldsmith recently (on September 26th) went to Harrisburgh to urge the Pennsylvania legislature to take a more proactive approach to the problem of violence, and to adopt stricter handgun laws. During his time as CEO of the Philadelphia School System, Goldsmith ordered metal detectors to be placed in high schools and made generating a public awareness about violence in the community a major priority. Carolyn Davis, will talk about the research she has done over the last two years on violence. Davis started a four-part series in 2004 called "All Join Hands." Its mission is to focus on people who are trying to stop violence and also to inform the readers on how to get involved. 10/9/06 The state of healthcare in America is usually summed up in numbers; over 98,000 Americans die as a result of medical errors each year, The Center for Disease Control estimates that as many as 2 million people contract infections from hospitals yearly, and 100 million Americans are affected by chronic diseases. But at the heart of these terrifying numbers is a relationship, one that was once regarded as untouchable. The relationship between patient and healthcare professionals is historically based on mutual trust, the desire to heal, and the desire to get better.But today, growing numbers of patients complain of hurried doctors who don't listen, and overworked staff members who don't have time to take care of most basic needs. Patients feel that they have to take charge of their own medical care and records, while arguing with their insurance companies about which treatment they should be getting. Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals complain of unmanageable demands in the work place, emotional stress, understaffing, and mountains of paperwork that keep them from spending time with patients. How did this happen, and what can be done? Hosted by Dr. Dan Gottlieb and Maiken Scott, this documentary explores the relationship between healthcare professionals and patients. We'll hear from policy makers, administrators, patients, families and healthcare professionals. Guests:
10/16/06 Fifteen percent of children and adolescents in America are obese. Over the past 30 years, this rate has more than doubled for pre-schoolers and adolescents, and it has tripled for children between the ages of 6-11. Why is obesity rising at such an alarming rate? What can families, schools and communities do to encourage healthy lifestyles? During this special membership drive edition of Voices in the Family, we'll listen to excerpts from a recent "In the Spirit of Family" discussion on the topic of Childhood Obesity. Our guests were Molly Kellogg, Allison Karpyn and Dr. Miles Faith. Kellogg is a therapist, nutritionist and writer (www.mollykellogg.com). Karpyn is the director of research for the Food Trust (www.thefoodtrust.org). Dr. Miles Faith is associate professor of psychology in the department of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. he specializes in research on childhood obesity. In the Spirit of Family is a quarterly series of panel discussions around family topics. It takes place in WHYY's Independence Foundation Civic Space, and is part of WHYY's Children's Service. 10/23/06 Joan Kingson had a near-perfect record of exercising and eating well. When she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 47, it was a shock for her family and friends. In "Lessons from Joan", husband Eric R. Kingson tells how his late wife's strength, warmth, humor, and love--and those of many people they met along the way--helped extend life and make it worth living. He writes about the fear, hope, and intensity of their lives during the thirty-two months that followed Joan's cancer diagnosis. Kingson also describes how he, Joan and their children maintained their family life during this time. It is about some of the funny, moving and courageous things that happened along the way. Eric R. Kingson is professor of social work and public administration at Syracuse University. We'll also hear from Jennifer Glaser, her story "Sex and the Sickbed" was published in a book called "Twentysomething Essays by Twentysomething Writers." 10/30/06 So - what is your color? Red or Blue? As we near election time, we keep hearing those terms to define people's political affiliations. But new research suggests that the color metaphor is polarizing, and harmful to the political process. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss this research, and also find out how, when, and why we form opinions. Our guests are Michael Milburn and Conor Seyle. Seyle is the Co-author of an article called "A House Divided? The Psychology of Red and Blue America." He is a Ph.D Candidate at University of Texas. Michael Milburn is Professor of Psychology at University of Massachusetts Boston. We'll also find out how people can discuss politics - even if they don't have the same opinion! |
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