Conversations in Media
At Willow Grove Counseling we believe that community education is essential. In a world where the news is coming at us non-stop, in ways that can often feel overwhelming.
We work to offer insights and ideas on ways individuals can best address strong emotions through public media.
We encourage you to listen to these conversations. As an individual, we hope you will find peace in these conversations.
For media professionals, if you are interested in scheduling an interview, please feel free to email or call.
WBFO Radio - National Public Radio
What's Next?
Broadcast & Podcast
Facing Your Mental Health Face First
On today’s “What’s Next” we are joined by Wayne Brown. A clinical social worker and advocate who is focused on patients facing complex challenges, including addiction, positive parenting and curbing corporal punishment in parents, and the issues of self-harm and suicide. In addition to his work in the non-profit sector and clinical social work, he established Willow Grove Counseling, a private practice mental health group. While providing therapeutic services to clients, the group also works with newer mental health counselors in need of supervision and mentoring.
The Patient Speaks with Mark Stinson
Podcast
Elevating Mental Health Practices
Welcome back to "The Patients Speak," where we bridge healthcare innovation with the patient voice. In this episode, our diverse panel dives deep into the complexities of mental health. Mark introduces Maggie Hallett, Senior Director at Mental Health America of Ohio; Jess Maitri, of YoThera Method in Boise; and Wayne Brown, a licensed clinical social worker in Buffalo.
Let's Talk about Self-Harm with Shari Lewison-Frisch
Podcast
A Trauma Specialist's Story
This conversation covered so many interesting aspects about self-harm, trauma, suicide, the effects of Covid on the younger generation and why parents shouldn't make their child's mental health about themselves so that they can provide the best possible support. I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, then please leave a comment below.
WJFF Radio - National Public Radio
Broadcast, Podcast, & Video
New Year’s Resolutions: Understanding the Whys & Hows
Discussion on the topic of New Year’s resolutions, exploring why people make them and if they’re beneficial. Wayne shares his philosophy on this, emphasizing the importance of understanding motivations, strengths, and challenges, rather than simply telling his clients whether to set resolutions or not. He discusses patterns he’s noticed on why individuals set resolutions, linking it to aspects of their lives they’re unhappy with.
He proposes working towards positive future-oriented goals, and setting meaningful and reasonable ones. Wayne stresses the importance of having a strong motivation for change, and understanding what one stands to gain from this change. Patricio and Wayne also touch on the role of support systems, and the way they should set and handle small, feasible goals throughout the year.
WBFO Radio - National Public Radio
What's Next?
Broadcast & Podcast
Dad Mind Matters Podcast
Parenting Conversations Over Multiple Episodes
James and Wayne had a long and winding conversation that was broken out into multiple podcast episodes. You can listen to the following episodes as they launch:
Ep. #81: How Birth Order Affects Your Personality - Dads Mental Health Podcast: April 10, 2024
Ep. #83: Why Children Benefit From Dads Vulnerability? - Dads Mental Health Podcast: April 15, 2024
Ep. #87: Building Strong Friendships With Your Kids - Dads Mental Health Podcast: April 24, 2024
Ep. #89: A Simple & Helpful Way To View Changing Emotions - Dads Mental Health Podcast: April 29, 2024
Parenting in the Digital Age
Understanding in Gender Diverse Families
Wayne and Jamie Buttigieg have a warm conversation winding through topics of compassion and patience in the family, related to gender and sexuality. As the conversation continued, the discussion included conversation on Wayne Brown's career prior to social work, as well as the realities of juggling successful parenting while balancing a full career.
