Ed Dobson from Northeastern Center joins Andy St. John on WLKI 100.3 to discuss the psychology of making lasting personal changes. As a staff therapist with extensive experience in human services and juvenile justice, Ed explains how creating a safe environment and utilizing SMART goals can help individuals move past unhelpful patterns. The conversation highlights the importance of choosing progress over perfection, emphasizing that growth is rarely a linear path and requires significant self-compassion. Ed also identifies key signs that indicate when it is time to seek professional mental health support and provides essential local and national resources for those in crisis, reminding listeners that today is just as valid as New Year's Day to begin a new chapter.
Mental Health Resources:
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - 24/7 Mental Health Support - Call or Text 988
Northeastern Center - General Information & Services - NEC.org
Emergency Solutions Team - Local Crisis Support - 1-800-790-0118
Psychiatric Emergency Dept. - 24/7 In-person - Care Located in Auburn, IN