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Premier Mortgage Resources named one of America’s top mortgage companies

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“This accomplishment belongs to our outstanding loan officers and exceptional operations team.” – Cory Swain, Managing Partner of PMR


Meridian, ID (PRWEB)

Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC, (PMR) is proud to announce that it has earned a top spot on Mortgage Executive Magazine’s Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America for 2019.

The annual list spotlights top mortgage companies in the U.S. based on annual mortgage volume; PMR ranked on the list with 3,433 loans and $886.8 million in volume.

“This accomplishment belongs to our outstanding loan officers and exceptional operations team,” said Cory Swain, Managing Partner of PMR. “Their unmatched hard work and dedication directly resulted in a record production year.”

PMR is leading and innovating the lending industry by investing in hiring and retaining top talent across funding, closing and underwriting teams. The empowerment of loan officers with rapid and effective solutions is reflected in the top-notch service and expedited borrowing experiences that have become the PMR standard of service. A winning company culture with approachable top-level management fosters loyalty and pride companywide.

“We lead with an open-door philosophy and, when you combine that with a comprehensive technology stack, it removes the many barriers that have become commonplace in our industry,” Swain said. “We strongly believe in positioning our team members for success in delivering an incredible experience for homeowners and homebuyers.”

As a testament to the company’s values, several loan officers were recognized recently on three separate lists of top producers, featured in National Mortgage News, Mortgage Executive Magazine and Scotsman Guide.

Premier Mortgage Resources, LLC has been growing quickly since it’s founding in 2005, and now encompasses branch locations in much of the Western United States. Their fast-paced growth rate has been attributed to their operations team, which enables their top producers with the tools they need to produce high volumes of loans.

About Premier Mortgage Resources

Premier Mortgage Resources (PMR) has been helping customers achieve the dream of homeownership since 1991. With 31 licensed locations west of the Mississippi and staffed by over 120 loan officers, the company offers a full menu of mortgage products and is delegated to underwrite conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, and several state bond programs. PMR has branches across seven states (Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Hawaii, Minnesota and Montana). For more information, visit pmrloans.com.

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Brighton Michigan foot doctor Tomasz Biernacki discusses the need to see a podiatrist for worsening heel pain and plantar fasciitis

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Brighton Michigan Podiatrist Dr. Tomasz Biernacki discusses plantar fasciitis and heel pain!

Brighton Michigan Podiatrist Dr. Tomasz Biernacki discusses plantar fasciitis and heel pain!

“Patients who let 2-3 months go by can develop difficult to reverse scar tissue and ligament damage that can be more difficult to reverse. There are 6 common causes of heel pain that could be prevented from getting worse!”


BRIGHTON, Mich. (PRWEB)

Dr. Tomasz Biernacki states that “if plantar fasciitis and heel pain are caught early, this can help prevent a condition called plantar fasciosis from developing. This is essentially scar tissue that is exceedingly difficult to reverse. This is when people can develop years of chronic heel pain.”

Dr. Biernacki further states “it is estimated that between 10 to 40% of people around the world will develop chronic crippling heel pain at some point in their life. There are some extremely easy changes to implement such a shoe gear and orthotic changes that don’t have to be expensive and can be very quickly effective.”

The podiatrists and foot doctors at Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists of Brighton Michigan have developed a treatment algorithm for diagnosing heel pain. There are six common causes of heel pain that can cause your chronic heel pain. These are plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, heel stress fractures, fat pad atrophy to the heel, back injuries that can cause nerve pain down to the heel, and finally a bottom of the foot nerve entrapment called Baxter’s nerve compression.

Dr. Tomasz Biernacki is a practicing podiatric foot and ankle surgeon at Advanced Foot and Ankle specialists of Howell Michigan and Brighton Michigan.

Advanced foot and ankle specialists of Howell Michigan and Brighton Michigan pride themselves on providing comprehensive the care and working as a multispecialty team. The four doctors at this practice are on staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Livingston, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Brighton, and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor. Working as part of this large multidisciplined team, they can work with internal medicine doctors, primary care doctors, endocrinologists and vascular surgery specialist to provide comprehensive care.

Advanced foot and ankle specialists have four different doctors within their practice: Dr. Tom Biernacki, Dr. John Stevelinck, Dr. Marc Bonanni and Dr. Danielle Meyka-Blanchard. All podiatrists foot doctors are on staff at St. Joseph Mercy hospitals in Ann Arbor, Howell and Brighton Michigan. They pride themselves on serving Livingston County and Washtenaw County.

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180 Medical Returns Unrequested COVID-19 Relief Funds from the CARES Act

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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (PRWEB)

180 Medical, a leading nationwide supplier of chronic care medical supplies to the home, is announcing that it is returning the $10 million of unsolicited relief funding from the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) Provider Relief Fund.

Because the CARES Act was intended to help businesses that require assistance as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, 180 Medical believes the funding could better serve others in need.

With a previously well-tested disaster recovery and remote work program, 180 Medical acted quickly and early in the face of the oncoming pandemic and moved 90% of its workforce to a home-based program. The warehouse teams were outfitted with personal protective equipment (PPE) and implemented robust safety protocols to minimize risk and maximize on-time, secure delivery of the essential medical supplies on which our customers rely in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Seth R. Segel, President of 180 Medical, says, “We are appreciative of HHS’ speed and generosity, but believe this vital funding may better serve others. I am proud of our entire team who has exhibited resilience, adaptability and resourcefulness to help our clinical partners and valued customers. Sustaining active communication and a continuous supply of chronic care products delivered to the home keeps our customers safe and out of the hospitals, where the front-line doctors and nurses are doing heroic work to treat COVID-19 patients. We have the privilege and responsibility to make part of our customers’ healthcare journey less stressful and take tremendous pride that our already world class service levels have strengthened during this crisis.”

The CARES Act national relief package, signed into law on March 27th, 2020, was created to provide economic assistance for hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response. The funding is to support healthcare-related expenses or lost revenue attributable to COVID-19 and to ensure uninsured Americans can get testing and treatment for COVID-19.

180 Medical remains fully dedicated to providing the best in medical supplies along with compassionate customer service, while living our core values of improving care and doing what is right and always operating with the highest standards of integrity.

Company/Organization Info:

180 Medical is one of America’s fastest-growing providers of sterile-use intermittent catheters, ostomy supplies, incontinence products, and other related disposable medical supplies. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the company is committed to meeting the supply needs of customers with chronic medical diagnoses such as urinary incontinence, spinal cord injuries, spina bifida, colon cancer, Crohn’s disease, and many other conditions. 180 Medical is a subsidiary of ConvaTec, a leading global medical products and technologies company. To learn more, visit http://www.180medical.com.

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NeoTract Designates Dr. John Christensen as UroLift® Center of Excellence

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“We are pleased to recognize Dr. John Christensen as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing consistent care to BPH patients using the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson


PLEASANTON, Calif. (PRWEB)

NeoTract, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated

(NYSE:TFX) focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced that John Christensen M.D., Illinois Urological Institute in Geneva, IL, has been designated as a UroLift® Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Christensen has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

Recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines, the FDA-cleared Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH. The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue.

The UroLift Center of Excellence program is designed to highlight urologists who are committed to educating their patients on BPH and the UroLift System as a treatment option and consistently seek to deliver excellent patient outcomes and experiences.

“We are pleased to recognize Dr. John Christensen as a UroLift Center of Excellence for his commitment to providing consistent care to BPH patients using the UroLift System treatment,” said Dave Amerson, president of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit. “This achievement has helped many patients experience durable, long-term relief from the burdensome symptoms of BPH while preserving sexual function*1,2.”

Over 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, a condition that occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.

Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and retrograde ejaculation.

About the UroLift® System

The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a proven, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function*1,2. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Over 100,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in the U.S. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The Prostatic Urethral Lift procedure using the UroLift System is recommended for the treatment of BPH in both the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology clinical guidelines. The UroLift System is available in the

U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Mexico and South Korea. Learn more at http://www.UroLift.com.

About NeoTract | Teleflex Interventional Urology

A wholly owned subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated, the Interventional Urology Business Unit is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. Our initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function*1,2. Learn more at http://www.NeoTract.com.

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation – a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs – to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit http://www.teleflex.com.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rusch®, UroLift® and Weck® – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose

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*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction

1. Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study

2.McVary, J Sex Med 2016

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Premier Pools & Spas Expands to Central Illinois & Maryland

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From who and what we know, there was no other place to go than Premier.


GRANITE BAY, Calif. (PRWEB)

Premier Pools & Spas, the nation’s #1 swimming pool builder, is proud to announce our expansion into the Central Illinois, IL and Maryland, MD metropolitan areas. After careful deliberation, the President of Premier Franchise Management, Aaron Gurley, has selected Nathan Whiteman (Central Illinois) and Andrew & Garrett Sancomb (Maryland) to lead these new locations to success. Premier Pools & Spas would like to welcome both Nathan Whiteman and Andrew & Garrett Sancomb to the Premier Pools family.

Central Illinois, IL | Owner: Nathan Whiteman

Nathan is proud to follow in his family’s footsteps, as his mother and father (Rick & Sue Whiteman) have been in the pool industry since the early 80’s. From an early age Nathan had the entrepreneur itch, as he was selling Beanie Babies, Pokémon cards and even temporary tattoos as a child. Nathan got the chance to help with his parents’ business by starting in the pool industry, in the early 2000’s.

Nathan also brings plenty of sales experience with him as well, after having worked in sales for some Fortune 500 organizations before joining Premier. Nathan’s entrepreneurial spirit, as well as his stellar sales acumen, makes him an amazing addition to the Premier Pools & Spas family and we are truly blessed to welcome him aboard.

Maryland, MD | Owner: Andrew & Garrett Sancomb

Andrew & Garrett Sancomb have been working in the pool industry for a long time now. Andrew has over 18 years of experience, while Garrett adds an additional 6 years of experience. They found Premier Pools & Spas through their manufacturing representative, which supplied construction and swimming pool products. Having worked with Premier Pools through their manufacturing rep firm, they realized “From who and what we know, there was no other place to go than Premier. To be a part of the biggest and best pool builder in the world.”

Premier Pools & Spas encourages all new potential franchisees to meet with our current franchise owners, so they can gain a better understanding of the opportunity they have, coming from someone who is living proof. Andrew & Garrett, however, already knew that they wanted to join the Premier Pools & Spas family as they wanted to join the biggest and best Pool Builder in the world.

About Premier Pools & Spas

Since redefining the pool building industry in 1988, Premier Pools & Spas has received numerous awards. This includes several Association of Pool & Spa Professional (PHTA) International Awards of Excellence for Design. Premier Pools & Spas was also named the National Pool Builder of the Year (2006) and were ranked #1 Pool Builder (2012) in the US, by Pool & Spa News. As of 2017, Premier has also begun franchising service companies under the name Premier Pool Service.

Today, Premier Pools & Spas is one of the top pool builders in the industry; with more than 70,000 pools built, and serving more than 60 markets worldwide, Premier Pools & Spas is looking to expand even further. To become a Premier Pools & Spas franchisee you will need to pass a comprehensive background check, multiple inquiries to local vendors and distributors, as well as previous customer and personal references.

If you are interested in joining the Premier Franchise Family, please visit: http://joinpremierpools.com/join-our-team/ or call (855) 212-2210.

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Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) Resumes Full-Service Fertility Procedures and Treatments throughout Pennsylvania, as of May 11, 2020

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SGF Pennsylvania resumes full service fertility treatments May 11.

Patients will notice this is not business as usual, especially from a safety perspective. The safety and wellbeing of our patients and team members has and will remain our top priority.


PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

SGF has been a pioneer in helping people build their families for nearly 3 decades. Today, the practice, which ranks among the largest in the nation, announced it will resume its full suite of comprehensive fertility services and treatments throughout Pennsylvania as of May 10.

“Patients will notice this is not business as usual, especially from a safety perspective. We’ve added prescreening protocols to protect our patients and team members, rearranged our physical spaces to allow for more distancing, staggered as many appointments as possible to reduce the number of people in our locations at any one time, increased disinfection, and much more. The safety and wellbeing of our patients and team members has and will remain our top priority,” shared Isaac E. Sasson, M.D., Ph.D., who sees patients in SGF’s Chesterbrook, PA, location.

SGF Fertility Treatments Now Available in Pennsylvania

Diagnostic testing, ovulation induction (OI), intrauterine insemination (IUI), frozen embryo transfers (FET), in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor egg treatment, and oncofertility preservation have all resumed. Patients seeking fertility consult with an SGF physician may do so using during a secure, private video consult.

“We realize that the desire to have a family, for many, feels innate. Infertility is a time-sensitive diagnosis that tests our resolve in many ways. While we can overcome the diagnosis and help the vast majority of our patients realize their dream of a family, many wait months or even years before coming to us for care. That delay, unfortunately, only reduces chances of success, so we are thrilled we were able to come up with care solutions that put the safety of our patients and team members front and center, all while helping them progress toward their goal of a family,” added Melanie Ochalski, M.D., who sees patients in SGF’s Mechanicsburg and Lancaster, PA, locations.

Read more about SGF’s safety protocols.

SGF Pennsylvania is accepting new patients. Call 1-877-761-1967 or submit this brief form to schedule a virtual physician consult.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)

SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 38 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients virtual physician consults, individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.

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Shady Grove Fertility (SGF) Resumes Full-Service Fertility Procedures and Treatments throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, and D.C., as of May 10, 2020

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Shady Grove Fertility resumes full service treatments throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Specifically, diagnostic testing, ovulation induction (OI), intrauterine insemination (IUI), frozen embryo transfers (FET), in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor egg treatment, and oncofertility preservation have all resumed.


WASHINGTON (PRWEB)

SGF, a pioneer in reproductive medicine, research, and innovation, announced today established and new patients may access a full suite of comprehensive fertility services and resume fertility treatments throughout Maryland, Northern Virginia, and D.C., as of May 10.

“While the setup of our environment may look and feel slightly different to allow for physical distancing and symptom screening, we’re pleased we were able to devise solutions in order to continue to provide optimal, safe, effective care for our patients who are struggling to conceive,” said Eric A. Widra, M.D., SGF Chief Medical Officer, who sees patients in SGF’s Washington, D.C. locations.

SGF Fertility Treatments Now Available

Specifically, diagnostic testing, ovulation induction (OI), intrauterine insemination (IUI), frozen embryo transfers (FET), in vitro fertilization (IVF), donor egg treatment, and oncofertility preservation have all resumed. Patients seeking fertility consult with an SGF physician may do so using during a secure, private video consult.

“Our commitment to giving individuals who seek to build a family every advantage has never wavered. We recognize needing to temporarily postpone treatment for some was heart wrenching. However, with new safety precautions implemented at nearly every step of the patient experience, coupled with new guidance that allows us to resume essential fertility care, we can continue forward with our mission, to help people safely build their families,” added Jason Bromer, M.D., who sees patients in SGF’s Frederick and Hagerstown, MD, locations.

Read more about SGF’s safety protocols.

SGF is accepting new patients. Call 1-877-761-1967 or submit this brief form to schedule a virtual physician consult.

About Shady Grove Fertility (SGF)

SGF is a leading fertility and IVF center of excellence with more than 85,000 babies born and counting. With 38 locations throughout FL, GA, MD, NY, PA, VA, D.C., and Santiago, Chile, we offer patients virtual physician consults, individualized care, accept most insurance plans, and make treatment affordable through innovative financial options, including treatment guarantees. More physicians refer their patients to SGF than any other center. Call 1-888-761-1967 or visit ShadyGroveFertility.com.

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StudyKIK Announces Casey Orvin Joining the Patient Recruitment & Technology Organization as Senior Vice President of Pharmaceutical Relationships

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Joining StudyKIK is an opportunity to connect patients with studies while aligning site-facing experience….


IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)

StudyKIK, a patient recruitment and clinical trial technology company announced Casey Orvin has joined the organization as it’s Senior Vice President of Pharmaceutical Relationships. This addition to StudyKIK’s team supplements the company’s continued growth and focus on providing the highest level of support for clinical trial recruitment and services. Casey brings years of experience in operational design in clinical trials and a complete understanding of best practices for optimizing and conducting research studies at the site level.

“Joining StudyKIK is an opportunity to connect patients with studies while aligning site-facing experience, and I’m thrilled to join a great team. I will continue to support SCRS’ executive leadership through a transition to an Honorary President role. I wanted to join an organization that shares similar values with SCRS, so I can continue to support research sites and patients alike. StudyKIK continues to lead in patient recruitment innovations & technology which in turn has made them extremely successful in decreasing enrollment timelines.”


StudyKIK, at its core, has been focused on research site enrollment performance and identified Casey as a perfect fit for its senior leadership due to his values of empowering sites, patients, and his passion for efficiency in conducting clinical trials. Through his current position as President of the Society for Clinical Research Sites (SCRS), and former executive member of Radiant/ Synexus Research, Casey brings a history of site-focused experience in the clinical research space and understanding on what sponsors need to ensure study success. Casey will be working with some of the industries leading pharmaceutical companies to ensure their trials are set up for success in this ever-changing environment.

“COVID-19 has impacted so many companies including SCRS. Casey made the decision to forgo his salary from SCRS to ensure the organization had the resources necessary to support sites. As StudyKIK has shared in the values of SCRS, I wanted to ensure Casey was able to still support SCRS while working with pharmaceutical companies who are supported by StudyKIK.”


President, StudyKIK

StudyKIK continues to pave new roads in the clinical research space and is excited to add this key addition to their team. For more information about StudyKIK or their technology/services, they can be reached by email info@studykik.com or phone at (877) 627-2509.

More about StudyKIK:

StudyKIK is a patient recruitment and technology platform that was founded on patient communities on all major social media channels to increase awareness for clinical trials. Servicing over 3,000 research site users, StudyKIK owns hundreds of social media patient and caregiver communities across Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest to connect patients to clinical trials. They have addressed the clinical trial patient recruitment problem by building the technology solutions needed for research sites and pharmaceutical companies to access, manage, and communicate with high-quality patients in real-time.

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Psychotherapist Dr. Abby Lev launches CBT Online with Teletherapy Resources for Clients and Clinicians

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Dr. Abby Lev, Psychotherapist, CBT Online Founder, Bay Area CBT Center Director, Mediator, Author, and Executive Coach

CBTOnline’s goal is to provide millions with online teletherapy tools and resources so that no one is left feeling alone and without access to help, especially today when mental health needs are soaring with the pandemic and economic impacts. – Dr. Abby Lev, Psychotherapist and CBTOnline Founder


SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)

In sync with Mental Health Awareness Month (May 2020), Bay Area CBT Center Director and Psychotherapist Dr. Abby Lev announces the launch of CBTOnline.com, a secure teletherapy platform that connects people to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) experts. Clients can communicate with these licensed therapists anytime, anywhere across all devices (mobile, computer, iPad). This evidence-based program provides a variety of online CBT services, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) counseling, group therapy sessions, coaching, webinars, online courses, videos, mindful audio and exercises to help people break negative patterns and live happier lives.

Dr. Abby Lev, CBTOnline Founder, explained, “CBTOnline’s goal is to provide millions with online teletherapy tools and resources so that no one is left feeling alone and without access to help, especially today when mental health needs are soaring with the coronavirus global pandemic and economic impacts.”

CBTOnline.com offers free and paid service options for individuals, couples, clinicians and executives with the world’s largest network of licensed and accredited therapists, counselors and coaches, who are carefully screened based on their expertise. The online therapy platform is unlike any other because it:

  • Focuses on CBT therapy that is scientifically-proven to actually work more effectively.

  • Includes clinicians who are highly specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and experts in the field.

  • Provides CE (Continuing Education) sessions for therapists, and requires continuous training.

  • Offers a CBT ToolKit with a large variety of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy resources, including videos, tips, mindfulness audio, questionnaires, online worksheets, webinars, online courses, and much more.

When asked “What is CBT?”, Dr. Abby Lev explains, “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy takes a more active and direct approach to therapy. It uses CBT techniques, experiential exercise, tools, and role plays to help people change negative behaviors and build healthier habits. CBT is an evidence-based approach to therapy that teaches skills such as self-compassion, negotiation, assertiveness, mindfulness, exposure, defusion emotion regulation, and more.”

CBT Online is unique as the only online therapy platform that places top priority on the CBT expertise, quality and training of therapists.

CBTOnline.com in-person and teletherapy services include:

1. Free and Low Cost Teletherapy – In order to give back, CBTOnline.com is offering some free and low fee therapy sessions for a limited time for individuals who are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic and can’t afford therapy.

2. Free Questionnaires with Personal Assessments – CBT Online offers free online questionnaires that anyone can take to learn more about personal patterns and behaviors, including their Interpersonal Problems Questionnaire, Job Satisfaction Questionnaire, Procrastination Questionnaire, Relationship Schemas Questionnaire and more.

3. Online Therapy and CBT Toolkit – Anyone can sign-up for a CBTOnline.com session or memberships package, where they will be assigned a CBT expert. Members will receive a CBT Toolkit that includes access to a variety of CBT online resources.

4. Relationship Group Therapy for Singles and Couples – Based on Dr. Lev’s specialty in relationships, singles and couples can sign up for Group Therapy sessions on CBTOnline.com. These personalized sessions are limited to small groups and meet once a week for 6-12 weeks.

5. CBT Coaching – Individuals and corporate executives can also sign up for online CBT Coaching, which includes Executive Coaching, Organizational Coaching, Corporate Training and Relationship Coaching on a wide range of personal development topics.

6. Continuing Education (CE) Webinars and Consultations for Clinicians – For CE credit, therapists can sign up for CBTOnline.com webinars, one-on-one coaching, or group consultations on ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Schemas, Nonviolent Communications, and more.

Based on a wide range of CBT expertise, CBTOnline.com experts can help clients who are struggling with anxiety, body image issues, career change, chronic worry, communication issues, depression, grief and loss, Bipolar Disorder, hair pulling and skin picking, impulse control, indecision, job burnout, life transitions, low self-esteem, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), organizational issues, panic attacks, phobias, procrastination, relationship difficulties, self-doubt, social anxiety, trauma and work-related stress.

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Liz H Kelly, 310-987-7207

ABOUT

Dr. Abby Lev (San Francisco Bay Area, CA) is a Psychotherapist, CBT Online Founder, Mediator, Author, and Executive Coach. Dr. Lev is the Director of the Bay Area CBT Center, a clinic that specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals and couples break unhelpful patterns, develop healthier habits, and improve all areas of life. Dr. Lev has coauthored three books on relationships: 1. “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Couples” 2. “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Interpersonal Problems” and 3. “The Interpersonal Problems Workbook.” Dr. Lev founded CBTOnline, an online platform that connects people with therapists specializing in CBT, and offers a library of online CBT resources. Dr. Lev utilizes evidence-based practices, including CBT, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and Schema Therapy to help people who are struggling with a variety of issues live a happier and more fulfilling life. Dr. Lev has worked with people who are struggling with relationship problems, anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional dysregulation, body image issues, work related stress, OCD and mood disorders. Her work has been featured in Psych Central, HelloGiggles, KGO 810 AM The Chip Franklin Show, Psychologists Off the Clock, Healing Powers Podcast, and many more. https://cbtonline.com

Health: Addiction

Warriors Heart launches New ‘Warriors Anonymous’, a sanctioned A.A. Twelve Step specialty meeting for Military, Veterans, First Responders and EMS

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Warriors Anonymous logo for W.A., a new A.A. specialty meeting created by Warriors Heart for the warrior community (Active Duty Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement, First Responders & EMTs/Paramedics)

These new W.A. meetings will help warriors open up and heal by being with ‘peers only’. – Tom Spooner, Warriors Heart Co-Founder and Former Special Forces


SAN ANTONIO, Texas (PRWEB)

Warriors Heart launches Warriors Anonymous (W.A.), which is a new A.A. specialty meeting that their team created for the warrior community (Active Duty Military, Veterans, Law Enforcement, First Responders and EMTs/Paramedics) struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. As an extension of the Alcohol Anonymous (A.A.) twelve-step program founded by Bill Wilson and Bob Smith in 1935, W.A. is free, helps members “stay sober and helps other alcoholics to achieve sobriety,” and has been approved by the Alcoholics Anonymous Central Office.

Based on building the first and ONLY private and accredited residential treatment program in the United States for “warriors only” and 20+ years as successful treatment providers, Warriors Heart Founders Josh and Lisa Lannon and Former Special Forces Tom Spooner developed the W.A. meeting practices with their team of licensed clinicians, industry professionals and warriors for our frontline protectors.

Warriors Heart Co-Founder Tom Spooner explained their WHY: “Often times, warriors feel uncomfortable joining an A.A. meeting in their hometown, especially law enforcement where there may be people who they arrested and/or don’t understand what they have been through. Similarly, Military, Veterans, Firefighters and EMS may feel uncomfortable sharing how they really felt running into battle, a burning building or dealing with life and death in front of civilians. These new W.A. meetings will help warriors open up and heal by being with ‘peers only’.”

As a way to give back to the community, Warriors Heart created the W.A. guidelines, manual and logo. Anyone can start a W.A. meeting and find these materials on the Warriors Heart website. Once a meeting is scheduled, hosts are encouraged to send their meeting dates and times to Warriors Heart for the Global W.A. Event Calendar through the online form here:

https://www.warriorsheart.com/warriors-anonymous/

Currently, Warriors Heart is holding two W.A. meetings a week online, one open meeting for warriors and another for alumni as part of their aftercare program. Warriors Heart hosts these W.A. meetings online from their residential treatment ranch in Bandera, Texas, which remains open as an essential healthcare facility.

Similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, “Warriors Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking/drug problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements.”

The W.A. community-based program guidelines include:

  • W.A. members share their experience with anyone seeking help with a drinking/drug problem; and may give person-to-person service or “sponsorship” to the alcoholic coming to W.A. from any source.

  • The W.A. program, set forth in our Twelve Steps, offers the alcoholic a way to develop a satisfying life without alcohol/drug.

W.A. meetings may include:

  • Open Speaker Meetings – Open to alcoholics and non-alcoholics – A speaker tells their story, describes experiences with alcohol, how they came to W.A., and how their lives have changed as a result.

  • Open Discussion Meetings – Open to alcoholics and non-alcoholics – One member speaks briefly about his or her drinking/drug experience, and then leads a discussion on W.A. recovery or any drinking-related problem brought up in the course of the discussion.

  • Closed Discussion Meetings – Uses the Open Discussion Meetings format, but for alcoholics or prospective W.A. members only.

  • Step Meetings (usually closed) – Discussion of one of the Twelve Steps.

  • On-Site Meetings – W.A. members also take meetings into correctional facilities and treatment settings.

  • Informational Meetings – W.A. members may be asked to conduct informational meetings about W.A. as a part of A.S.A.P. (Alcohol Safety Action Project) and D.W.I. (Driving While Intoxicated) programs. These educational meetings about W.A. are not regular W.A. group meetings.

For more information about what W.A. does and what W.A. does NOT do, the manual, logo and other guidelines, visit the Warriors Anonymous program page created by Warriors Heart and the W.A. social media accounts:

Warriors Anonymous Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/warriorsanonymous/

Warriors Anonymous Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/warriorsanonymous/

Media Contact

Liz H Kelly, 310-987-7207

ABOUT WARRIORS HEART (Bandera, Texas near San Antonio):

Warriors Heart provides the first and only private and accredited treatment program in the U.S. for “Warriors Only” (military, veterans, first responders, and EMTs/paramedics) faced with the self-medicating struggles of alcohol addiction, prescription and drug addiction, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and mild TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) in a private, 60-bed facility on a 543-acre ranch outside San Antonio, Texas. While there are other treatment programs for warriors in the U.S., Warriors Heart is the only true peer-to-peer program because others are mixed with civilians. Along with a 42-day peer-to-peer residential treatment program, Warriors Heart gives warriors the option of Day Treatment, Outpatient, and Sober Living (60 Day Minimum). Warriors Heart’s work has been featured on the TODAY Show, MSNBC, Newsmax, FOX 11 Los Angeles, KENS5 CBS News San Antonio, Dr. Drew Midday Live with Leeann Tweeden on Talk Radio 790 KABC, Forbes, The Chicago Tribune and Addiction Pro magazine. There is a 24-hour Warriors Heart hotline (844-448-2567) answered by warriors. https://www.warriorsheart.com/

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