On how human encounters with my therapist facilitated transformative work “I found myself sitting differently in the chair across from Mal.” In my first semester of college, I had an assignment to interview someone who was in a career path that I could see myself following. I chose my therapist — we’ll call her Mal. She was …
Sharing his TPN.Health experience and lasting takeaways Hello, I’m Arthur Fort. I’m an intern at TPN, and I’ve been working for TPN all summer. Trevor and my mother’s longtime friendship created this connection for me. Trevor offered me an internship over lunch at my boarding school Millbrook, where he is on the Board of Trustees, …
Sharing his experience, strength, and hope in the evolution of TPN.Health In Jimmy’s words: Why TPN, and how did we get to this point? The concept of Trusted Provider Network began with a conversation about a common dilemma that we all face at some point: Where is the right place to refer a client? That …
A conversation with Parker Sternbergh, LCSW, on the work of connection and relationships in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina What does love look like for you? Are your relationships secure? These are some of the things that came up in conversation with Parker Sternbergh, LCSW, Director of the Porter-Cason Institute for the Family at Tulane, …
What the TPN.Health Community is Bringing to the Table CEUs Metal straws Institutional racism Consultation groups Cylinder-shaped ceviche These were bouncing around in clinicians’ conversations (and stomachs) last night at TPN’s Ambassador Dinner at Carmo. Behavioral health clinicians local to New Orleans and Baton Rouge were able to taste some of the fringe benefits that …
Her Integrated Approach to Life and Work “You see my gardening hands…” said Parker Sternbergh as we stood in line at St. James Cheese Company. I did see them. There was some dirt underneath her fingernails. Parker, once a business woman in health administration, serves today as the Director of The Porter Cason Institute for …