Dr. Angela Colistra is a dedicated therapist, professor, researcher, and consultant in addiction and behavioral health. Dr. Colistra shares her incredible journey, highlighting her work in co-occurring care, advocating for integrated treatment systems, and her personal experiences that fueled her passion for this field. We discuss the importance of addressing mental health and addiction together, the challenges faced by professionals in this space, and the need for self-care and intentionality in the helping professions. Get ready to be inspired by Dr. Colistra's story and her impactful work in reducing stigma and promoting holistic care.

Links

• Dr. Angela Colistra: https://drangelacolistra.my.canva.site/website
• Straight Up Care: straightupcare.com
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• Linked in: https://drangelacolistra.my.canva.site/website

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
03:06 Dr. Angela Colistra's Work on Co-occurring Care in the ACM Criteria
06:28 The Need for Integration of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care
10:26 Dr. Colistra's Personal Journey and Interest in Co-occurring Care
24:49 The Importance of Spiritual Well-being and Self-care for Counselors
29:50 Creating Space for New Opportunities and Growth
32:38 Empowering Women to Redefine Non-Negotiables in Their Careers
36:12 Reducing Stigma in Addiction and Behavioral Health
46:59 The Power of Personal Stories in Education and Training
55:53 Reduce the Stigma Outro

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Acknowledgements

Host: Whitney Menarcheck

Editing by: Sarah Elash

Music by: AudioSphere

This is a Straight Up Care production.