VSC Podcast Episode 109 - The Art of Vulnerability and Genuine Connection
Vulnerability is a strength! On this week’s podcast Join VSC Education Coordinator Emilie Mitchell as she chats with two amazing mental health professionals from Positive Behavioral Solutions Paula Lupton and Juanita Carbajal to chat about the power of genuine connection and vulnerability as it relates to healing.
Paula Lupton, LCSW uses she/her pronouns and is Head of Clinical Operations at Positive Behavioral Solutions. She has been in the field of social work for over 19 years in the Central Florida Area and is specialized in working with trauma informed systems, LGBTQ+ clients and their rights, child welfare, working with individuals in crisis, and building strong communities. As a native of Orlando her focus has been on strengthening the community through education and increasing awareness of mental health as well as sharing her passion for working with expressive arts as a medium for healing. Paula is currently a fellowship student at Crealde Art school with a focus on abstract art and facilitate the Creative Conscious group bi monthly here at PBS. Her favorite self-care activities are reading, traveling, painting, and crafting.
Juanita Carbajal, BA uses she/her/ella pronouns and is the Marketing & Community Relations Director at Positive Behavioral Solutions. She has over eight years experience working in the mental health community and is passionate about educating communities and reducing the stigma affiliated with Mental Health. Juanita is currently a graduate student in the Masters of Public Health Program at the University of Florida, and also teaches beginners yoga at Altamonte Springs Yoga studio. Her favorite self-care activities are running, traveling, Disney, and yoga.
You can listen to this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/6Y_KPigAhWU
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Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.