Episode 023: Dr. John Farrell discusses funding for the industrial arts, the stigma with counseling for men, opioids and suicide

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On this very special episode Dr. John Farrell, PHD., and PC cover important topics including high school funding of industrial arts programs, the epidemic of drug and opioid addiction of injured construction workers, the stigma behind men seeking counseling, no less talking to someone about their feelings and life's challenges, plus honest and direct suicide dialogue of underlying factors, prevention and steps to prevent this heart-breaking outcome.Dr. John L Farrell, PHD, is a Clinical Psychologist specialist in Homewood and Joliet, Illinois. He graduated in 1980, having over 40 years of diverse experience, especially in Clinical Psychologist. He also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Associates In Clinical Psychology And Substance Abuse. He can be reached at (708) 957-3695. Additionally, he served over a decade on a local high school board and understands the challenges, strategies and funding of the industrial arts programs. He is a long time active participant and contributing staff member on retreat weekends for the very successful Chicago men's organization, "Victories". Victories supports men through weekend and group programs that lead to deeper self-awareness, greater self-confidence, stronger relationships, and greater connection to themselves and community. Their weekends and peer support groups are designed by professionals, attended by licensed professionals, and based on widely accepted clinical principles that help men find peace and balance in their lives. For more information, please visit: https://www.victoriesformen.org/That's Riggin' Awesome Links:Vidcast: https://www.YourTube.com/c/thatsrigginawesomeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RigginAwesomeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thats-riggin-awesomeTwitter: https://twitter.com/RigginThat