Speaker: Russ Yost, Clinical Director
What does it mean to create joy and what does that look like in action?
Russ Yost: My name is Russ Yost and I'm the clinical director here at Embark in Phoenix. One of the things I like about the work we do here is coming alongside parents because they are the ones who can really make a difference in their teens lives.
How do we heal generations and what does this look like in action?
Russ Yost: Hi, I'm Russ Yost, the clinical director at Embark in Phoenix if I can help a parent to learn to validate their teens thoughts and feelings that can increase trust and improve their relationship.
What makes for great therapy and what does that look like in action?
Russ Yost: In order for therapy to be really helpful, the person receiving, the counseling must be able to feel safe with the counselor and be able to express their deepest thoughts and feelings, knowing that they will be accepted and understood. This can lead to deeper healing.
What are 2 things clients & families will experience when working with you (e.g., a sense of calm, playfulness, increased resilience, etc)
Russ Yost: I'm Russ Yost Clinical Director at Embark in Phoenix. Two things that you can expect when working with me is that I will listen carefully to your thoughts, your feelings, your fear, and your hope and through that process, I will give you hope that things can improve, that things can get better for yourself and for your family.
What's your favorite part of your clinic/program and why?
Russ Yost: Hi, I'm Russ Yost clinical director at Embark in Phoenix. My favorite part of our program is our parent group. I love working with parents listening to their concerns and their stories and sharing with them some of my own and teaching them ways to cope as a parent and to improve their relationships with their teens.
