In this episode, Marcus interviews Jeanette Altman, a social worker in Florida. Jeanette tells of a youth camping experience for youth with parents who are suffering from substance abuse disorder. The nationwide program helps create support and bonds for youth who love their parents and, therefore, love an addict, with everything that entails. Jeanette tells how a participant’s struggle story doesn’t mean the end of the story. Marcus and Jeanette talk about the practice of non-judgement in listening to the stories of others and the special circumstances that arise with siblings at the camp. The two talk about struggle stories and how, often, the story never gets fully formed. By practicing active listening and non-judgmental awareness, we help others process their struggle story.
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Jeanette Altman, MSW, has been working with children and families for 20 years. Her passion for recreational camping combined with her desire to positively impact the lives of at-risk families led to the development of the therapeutic model utilized at JFCS’s Camp Mariposa. Jeanette received her MSW from the University of South Florida School of Social Work. She is currently the Director of JFCS’s Camp Mariposa, a mentoring and prevention program for youth impacted by family addiction.
Date: 06/20/2022
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Episode title and number: Episode 55 – Jeanette Altman: How to Provide Compassion for At Risk Youth