Voices In The Family

January 2007

1/1/07
Pre-empted

1/8/07
The Lost Years
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Kristina Wandzilak seemed to have it all. She was a successful swimmer, and a good student. Her mother doted on her, her siblings adored her. But at age 13, Kristina discovered alcohol and drugs. She became addicted and eventually homeless. She spent years on the street, and decided to seek help after a near-death experience. Together with her mother, Constance Curry, she has chronicled her journey to sobriety in a new book called "The Lost Years." Kristina and Constance join Dan Gottlieb to discuss how addiction and recovery affected their entire family.

1/15/07
Modern-Day Slavery
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As much as we would like to believe that slavery ended with Abraham Lincoln in 1865, it didn't. The Anti-Slavery group I Abolish reports that over 27 million people are held in bondage today. In addition to chattel and sex slaves throughout Africa and parts of Asia, cases of human trafficking have been documented in the United States. We'll hear from activist Simon Deng, who was abducted from his home in Southern Sudan when he was ten years old and forced into slavery. His story is a testimony to the human spirit and our desire for freedom. We'll also be joined by a young girl who dedicates most of her free time to helping people like Simon, and to ending slavery around the world. Jesse Sage of I Abolish will discuss slavery around the world, and how people can get involved in the struggle to end it.

1/22/07
Forgiveness
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Forgiveness is often discussed in a religious context. But lately, scientists are paying a lot of attention to the concept of forgiving. Psychologists argue that it helps people heal, and can reduce anxiety and depression. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss forgiveness, how it is defined, what it means, and how it affects people's mental health. We'll hear from Robert Enright, Ph.D. who is on the board at the International Forgiveness Institute and a professor at the University of Wisconsin. We'll also be joined by Jim LaRue, who publicly forgave the murderer of his daughter.

1/29/07
Teen Suicide Prevention
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Suicide is the third leading cause of death for 15-19 year olds in the United States. How can kids, parents, schools and communities work together to prevent these tragic deaths? What are the warning signs and possible causes? Dan Gottlieb will discuss teen suicide prevention with local experts Hillary Domers, Dr. Howard Sudak, and Paul LeBuffe. Hillary Domers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Jewish Family Services of Cherry Hill, and the director of their outpatient child and adolescence program. Dr. Howard S. Sudak is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and he is research coordinator for suicide prevention for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Paul LeBuffe is Director of the Institute of Clinical Training in Research for the Devereux Foundation. He is also a Master Trainer for the QPR Institute.