Dr. Jamie is the Co Author of America's Number 1 book on Caregiving, Take Your Oxygen First He is today the Executive Director and Co-founder of The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation. LGMF's signature program is Leeza's Place, "A Place for Caregivers," a dynamic national program aimed at dealing with the burnout and compassion fatigue challenges of caregivers across the country. Take Your Oxygen First went immediately to Number one on Amazon as THE Caregiver Resource available anywhere.
He currently oversees ten cities that serves thousands of caregivers every day. His innovative programming designed for caregivers and utilized by thousands around the country center around unique approaches to dealing with all "2008 caregiver challenges," both family and professional in scope.
Dr. Jamie's approach is to "educate, empower and energize " his audiences while also shifting the consciousness around caregiving. His affordable trainings, seminars and weekend retreats are designed to provide motivational and inspirational energy targeted for any caregiver oriented audience. He is sought out by associations, agencies, corporations and organizations in every region Leeza's Place currently is serving caregivers.
"Dr Jamie" is a Psychologist and Board Certified licensed clinical social worker. In addition, he is a Certified Addictions Counselor,a Compassion Fatigue therapist and an Eriksonian Hypnotherapist.He uses every license and certification he has acquired in today growing, with great love, passion and dedication The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation.
Voted the NASW Social Worker of the Year 2008 by the State of Florida, Dr. J is a well known international speaker specializing in compelling caregiver topics and working with the worlds of TV, Radio & Print to "heal rather than hurt," his style and presentation will surely keep an audience engaged, empowered and energized. The many topics he speak on can be seen at: http://healthcorner.walgreens.com/display/Jamie.htm
In his private practice he works with individuals, couples and families using innovative psychotherapeutic techniques.The client-therapist relationship is the essence of all of his work yesterday, today and tomorrow. Staying connected to the resilience of the transformative human spirit is vital for his presentations and his administrative life.
Among his areas of expertise are caregiver innovations, mental health challenges such as depression and bipolar disorder and the treatment of addictions and co-addictions of all types.His intergenerational work with adolescents, adults and seniors serve as a vital component for his work with LGMF, as well.
He is an adjunct professor at Florida International University and clinically oversees Doctoral students throughout South Florida as they learn the power of group therapy.
Dr Jamie has presented on TV, radio and at many national conferences since 1991, appearing on hundreds of talk, court and reality shows, beginning a state of the art program that assisted thousands of people called TV Aftercare.
He speaks to general audiences on all topics ranging from caregiver burnout, mental health challenges, mind, body, soul work and corporate approaches to wellness.(continued below)
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http://healthcorner.walgreens.com/display/Jamie.htm
Dr. Jamie is a practical, interactive, Jungian influenced therapist. His treatment approach is to facilitate the healing of his clients and to assist them in resolving current problems and long-standing patterns.He incorporates a blend of conventional and alternatives approaches, drawing upon a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client.
Dr. Jamie believes passionately in the resilience of the human spirit.That human spirit is found in audiences nationwide. And through his presentations, they find that resilience in themselves, as well.With sensitivity and compassion, he works with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. He does the same with each and every audience he speaks with.
He is available for bookings at 305-571-9996 or 305-573-3232.