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Voices In The Family July 20077/2/07 The dynamics between siblings and parents change as we get older. How can adult siblings nurture their relationships without repeating potentially destructive patterns of childhood? How can siblings come together to take care of aging parents? We'll hear excerpts from a recent panel discussion on adult sibling relationships, it was part of our "In the Spirit if Family" series, presented by WHYY's Children's Service. Our guests were Dr. Janet Hibbs, Dr. Portia Hunt, and Dr. Marjory Levitt. Hibbs is the co-director of the Center for Contextual Therapy Associates of Philadelphia. Hunt is professor of Counseling at Temple University in Philadelphia, and Levitt is the co-author of "Sibling Sibling Revelry: 8 Steps to Successful Adult Relationships. 7/9/07 The news are full of stories about celebrity luxury rehabs that offer a beautiful setting, gourmet food, and very relaxed rules. How do these upscale rehabs relate to regular addiction clinics? Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss rehab programs, how they work and what their success rates are. We'll be joined by Diane Wormer, Rick Pine, and Edward Diehl. Diane Wormer is the program manager for residential services at Livengrin Foundation in Bensalem, PA. Rick Pine President and CEO of Livengrin Foundation. Edward Diehl is vice-chairperson of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. He is also the president of Seabrook House in New Jersey. 7/16/07 Listening to another person's story can have a profound impact on your life. Telling your own story can be healing and powerful. On this edition of Voices in the Family, we want to hear your stories. Call in and tell us about something that defines you, made a difference in your life, or changed your opinion. We'll also be joined by Susan Magsamen, author of "Family Stories" and creator of the website www.familystories.org. 7/23/07 America's attitudes toward homosexuality range from benign to indifferent to disgust and hatred. What fuels the homophobia that we witness in anti-gay demonstrations and violent acts committed against gay people? Dan Gottlieb and his guests will explore homophobia - where it comes from and how it is expressed. We're joined by Faye Flam, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist, Karen Franklin, a forensic psychologist who specializes in the evaluation of criminal defendants and a professor at Alliant International University in San Francisco, and Dr. Steve Sokoll, a psychiatrist from the University of Pennsylvania. 7/30/07 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:
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