Brattleboro Retreat
@brattlebororetreat.bsky.social
Comprehensive mental health services since 1834.
Find our podcast, Unravelling, on all major podcast platforms.
Find our podcast, Unravelling, on all major podcast platforms.
VPA and the Retreat invite mental health pros to a live CE webinar: “Cognitive Reserve in Clinical Practice.”
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM EST
Explore how cognitive reserve buffers stress, illness, and decline, and how to assess and build it in clinical practice. twinstates.ce21.com
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM EST
Explore how cognitive reserve buffers stress, illness, and decline, and how to assess and build it in clinical practice. twinstates.ce21.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
VPA and the Retreat invite mental health pros to a live CE webinar: “Cognitive Reserve in Clinical Practice.”
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM EST
Explore how cognitive reserve buffers stress, illness, and decline, and how to assess and build it in clinical practice. twinstates.ce21.com
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:30 PM EST
Explore how cognitive reserve buffers stress, illness, and decline, and how to assess and build it in clinical practice. twinstates.ce21.com
Recorded at the 2025 @vtbookfest.bsky.social, this ep. of Unravelling features Betsy Lerner on writing, bipolar disorder, and family. She talks journaling, diagnosis, finding the right care, and her novel Shred Sisters, an exploration of survival and sisterhood. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
Shred Sisters: Understanding Bipolar Disorder through Literature and Lived Experience
Podcast Episode · Unravelling · 01/28/2026 · 36m
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January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Recorded at the 2025 @vtbookfest.bsky.social, this ep. of Unravelling features Betsy Lerner on writing, bipolar disorder, and family. She talks journaling, diagnosis, finding the right care, and her novel Shred Sisters, an exploration of survival and sisterhood. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
“People need to know that you understand not just what they have, but who they are.”
Thank you to Steven Schlozman, M.D., child psychiatrist at @uvmvermont.bsky.social Medical Center, for his Grand Rounds talk at the @brattlebororetreat.bsky.social on the essential role of stories in psychiatry.
Thank you to Steven Schlozman, M.D., child psychiatrist at @uvmvermont.bsky.social Medical Center, for his Grand Rounds talk at the @brattlebororetreat.bsky.social on the essential role of stories in psychiatry.
January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
“People need to know that you understand not just what they have, but who they are.”
Thank you to Steven Schlozman, M.D., child psychiatrist at @uvmvermont.bsky.social Medical Center, for his Grand Rounds talk at the @brattlebororetreat.bsky.social on the essential role of stories in psychiatry.
Thank you to Steven Schlozman, M.D., child psychiatrist at @uvmvermont.bsky.social Medical Center, for his Grand Rounds talk at the @brattlebororetreat.bsky.social on the essential role of stories in psychiatry.
What can Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. still teach us about mental health? Episode 42 of Unravelling, “Treat the poison: #MLK Jr.’s challenge to mental health,” explores how King’s words continue to challenge and guide mental health care today.
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Treat the poison: MLK Jr.'s challenge to mental health
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January 15, 2026 at 2:51 PM
What can Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. still teach us about mental health? Episode 42 of Unravelling, “Treat the poison: #MLK Jr.’s challenge to mental health,” explores how King’s words continue to challenge and guide mental health care today.
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As we welcome 2026, we’re proud to share our Annual Report - a closer look at the dedication of our staff. Everything we do begins and ends with people, & this report reflects the compassion, expertise, and commitment that make our mission possible.
Read now: tinyurl.com/2025-Retreat-Annual-Report
Read now: tinyurl.com/2025-Retreat-Annual-Report
We are the Brattleboro Retreat: Expertise and Caring
2025 Report to Stakeholders and Friends
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January 1, 2026 at 3:41 PM
As we welcome 2026, we’re proud to share our Annual Report - a closer look at the dedication of our staff. Everything we do begins and ends with people, & this report reflects the compassion, expertise, and commitment that make our mission possible.
Read now: tinyurl.com/2025-Retreat-Annual-Report
Read now: tinyurl.com/2025-Retreat-Annual-Report
How do clinicians navigate political differences with patients? Where’s the line between neutrality & responsibility? And what role should mental health pros play in public health? This episode of Unravelling dives into the intersection of politics & mental health.
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No neutral ground: Navigating the political self
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December 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
How do clinicians navigate political differences with patients? Where’s the line between neutrality & responsibility? And what role should mental health pros play in public health? This episode of Unravelling dives into the intersection of politics & mental health.
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“Out of your woundedness comes your vision.” This episode of Unravelling welcomes listeners to a reflective New Year’s conversation from Justin Hecht, Ph.D., Jungian analyst and psychologist. He explores how pain and grief can become vision, vocation, and hope.
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Tending the wound, holding the vision
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December 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“Out of your woundedness comes your vision.” This episode of Unravelling welcomes listeners to a reflective New Year’s conversation from Justin Hecht, Ph.D., Jungian analyst and psychologist. He explores how pain and grief can become vision, vocation, and hope.
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We honor our veterans and their courage—both on the battlefield and in the journey of healing. Mental health is part of every veteran’s story. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We honor our veterans and their courage—both on the battlefield and in the journey of healing. Mental health is part of every veteran’s story. #VeteransDay
New episode: Architecture of the Self — Memory, Dissociation, and Traumatic Experiences. Mary speaks with Dr. J. Douglas Bremner about how trauma reshapes memory—and what that teaches us about the mind.
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#Unravelling #MentalHealth
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November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New episode: Architecture of the Self — Memory, Dissociation, and Traumatic Experiences. Mary speaks with Dr. J. Douglas Bremner about how trauma reshapes memory—and what that teaches us about the mind.
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#Unravelling #MentalHealth
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#Unravelling #MentalHealth
This Halloween, remember: psychiatric hospitals aren’t haunted—they’re places of care and healing. Our new article challenges the “haunted asylum” myth and honors those who sought treatment with dignity and compassion. Read more: tinyurl.com/4v84snw7
Brattleboro Retreat | Kurt L. White: Psychiatric hospitals are not haunted (sorry)
As Halloween approaches, the calls start to come in: "Do you think we could have a tour? What about the tunnels? We'd love to do a story for Halloween." I
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October 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This Halloween, remember: psychiatric hospitals aren’t haunted—they’re places of care and healing. Our new article challenges the “haunted asylum” myth and honors those who sought treatment with dignity and compassion. Read more: tinyurl.com/4v84snw7
This #ADHDAwarenessMonth, Dr. William Knorr traces the evolution of ADHD—from “hyperactive child” to a nuanced understanding of attention, impulsivity, and care. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/mrykenhw
Brattleboro Retreat | William A. Knorr: From 'dancing on desks' to diagnostic clarity
October marks ADHD Awareness Month, aimed at increasing understanding and reducing stigma surrounding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a problem that affects both adults and children b...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This #ADHDAwarenessMonth, Dr. William Knorr traces the evolution of ADHD—from “hyperactive child” to a nuanced understanding of attention, impulsivity, and care. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/mrykenhw
In “Architecture of the Self: Diagnosis,” Kurt talks with @smithcollege.bsky.social’s Randy O. Frost about how mental health diagnosis has evolved—from ancient law to the DSM-5—and what it really tells us about being human.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In “Architecture of the Self: Diagnosis,” Kurt talks with @smithcollege.bsky.social’s Randy O. Frost about how mental health diagnosis has evolved—from ancient law to the DSM-5—and what it really tells us about being human.
Spotify: tinyurl.com/2jmnr6zs
Apple: tinyurl.com/233mddsh
Spotify: tinyurl.com/2jmnr6zs
Apple: tinyurl.com/233mddsh
October is ADHD Awareness Month — a reminder to learn, understand, and celebrate neurodiversity. Let’s replace stigma with support and awareness. #ADHDAwareness #Neurodiversity
October 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
October is ADHD Awareness Month — a reminder to learn, understand, and celebrate neurodiversity. Let’s replace stigma with support and awareness. #ADHDAwareness #Neurodiversity
Did you miss our Unravelling episode with comedian Gary Gulman? He joins Kurt White for a deeply human conversation about recovery, depression, and using humor to heal.
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#MentalHealth #Podcast #GaryGulman #Unravelling
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#MentalHealth #Podcast #GaryGulman #Unravelling
October 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Did you miss our Unravelling episode with comedian Gary Gulman? He joins Kurt White for a deeply human conversation about recovery, depression, and using humor to heal.
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3vrpzn5n
Apple: tinyurl.com/bdfj6fd4
#MentalHealth #Podcast #GaryGulman #Unravelling
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#MentalHealth #Podcast #GaryGulman #Unravelling
Therapist & artist Steve Prentice uses art to shed light on suicide in the LGBTQIA+ community—inviting reflection, empathy & hope. Read more: tinyurl.com/4d77k5ue
October 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Therapist & artist Steve Prentice uses art to shed light on suicide in the LGBTQIA+ community—inviting reflection, empathy & hope. Read more: tinyurl.com/4d77k5ue
New Unravelling episode out now: Comedian Gary Gulman opens up about recovery, depression, and finding humor in healing.
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#GaryGulman #MentalHealth #Podcast #Recovery #UnravellingPodcast
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#GaryGulman #MentalHealth #Podcast #Recovery #UnravellingPodcast
October 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM
New Unravelling episode out now: Comedian Gary Gulman opens up about recovery, depression, and finding humor in healing.
Spotify: tinyurl.com/3vrpzn5n
Apple: tinyurl.com/bdfj6fd4
#GaryGulman #MentalHealth #Podcast #Recovery #UnravellingPodcast
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#GaryGulman #MentalHealth #Podcast #Recovery #UnravellingPodcast
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Let’s raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those living with ADHD—at every age. Learn more at adhdawarenessmonth.org
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity
October 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
October is ADHD Awareness Month. Let’s raise awareness, reduce stigma, and support those living with ADHD—at every age. Learn more at adhdawarenessmonth.org
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity
#ADHDAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity
Politics heavy in session? Join Vermont Psychological Association's Navigating Political Stress webinar Oct 17. 6 CE credits, $199.
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Register: tinyurl.com/dt7prdv4
September 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Politics heavy in session? Join Vermont Psychological Association's Navigating Political Stress webinar Oct 17. 6 CE credits, $199.
Register: tinyurl.com/dt7prdv4
Register: tinyurl.com/dt7prdv4
Men die by suicide at 3x the rate of women in the U.S.
Our new column explores research on how cultural norms, childhood adversity & relationship breakdowns raise male suicide risk—and how connection & compassion can save lives.
Read more: www.reformer.com/health/bratt...
Our new column explores research on how cultural norms, childhood adversity & relationship breakdowns raise male suicide risk—and how connection & compassion can save lives.
Read more: www.reformer.com/health/bratt...
Brattleboro Retreat | Nnamdi Pole: Diversity, equity, inclusion and male suicide risk
Editor's Note: The following is the second of a two-part series from the Brattleboro Retreat on suicide. The first article, "Understanding suicide risk," ran in the Sept. 26 issue.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Men die by suicide at 3x the rate of women in the U.S.
Our new column explores research on how cultural norms, childhood adversity & relationship breakdowns raise male suicide risk—and how connection & compassion can save lives.
Read more: www.reformer.com/health/bratt...
Our new column explores research on how cultural norms, childhood adversity & relationship breakdowns raise male suicide risk—and how connection & compassion can save lives.
Read more: www.reformer.com/health/bratt...
Proud to sponsor the Brattleboro Literary Festival! 📚 Come join us for author talks, workshops, and a celebration of literary talent. More info at brattleborolitfest.org.
#Brattleboro #Books #VTEvents #LiteraryFestival
#Brattleboro #Books #VTEvents #LiteraryFestival
September 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Proud to sponsor the Brattleboro Literary Festival! 📚 Come join us for author talks, workshops, and a celebration of literary talent. More info at brattleborolitfest.org.
#Brattleboro #Books #VTEvents #LiteraryFestival
#Brattleboro #Books #VTEvents #LiteraryFestival
New column in the Brattleboro Reformer by Dr. Nnamdi Pole: understanding suicide risk and how evidence-based interventions save lives. Read here → www.reformer.com/health/bratt...
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth
Brattleboro Retreat | Nnamdi Pole: Understanding suicide risk
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is an important topic for the mental health professionals because many mental disorders carry an increased risk of suicidal ideation, ...
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September 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
New column in the Brattleboro Reformer by Dr. Nnamdi Pole: understanding suicide risk and how evidence-based interventions save lives. Read here → www.reformer.com/health/bratt...
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth
#SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth
The Brattleboro Retreat Gala was a success! We celebrated Elizabeth Catlin, our former board chair and mental health advocate, and raised funds for our endowment. 💛 Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who joined!
#BrattleboroRetreat #Gala2025 #MentalHealth
#BrattleboroRetreat #Gala2025 #MentalHealth
September 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Brattleboro Retreat Gala was a success! We celebrated Elizabeth Catlin, our former board chair and mental health advocate, and raised funds for our endowment. 💛 Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who joined!
#BrattleboroRetreat #Gala2025 #MentalHealth
#BrattleboroRetreat #Gala2025 #MentalHealth
New Unravelling episode: @kurtwhite.bsky.social talks with Dr. Stephanie Jarvi Steele (@smithcollege.bsky.social) about myths & realities of non-suicidal self-injury.
Spotify: tinyurl.com/sbaum626
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If you’re in crisis, dial or text 988 for help. #SuicidePrevention
Spotify: tinyurl.com/sbaum626
Apple: tinyurl.com/5dm2nnrw
If you’re in crisis, dial or text 988 for help. #SuicidePrevention
September 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
New Unravelling episode: @kurtwhite.bsky.social talks with Dr. Stephanie Jarvi Steele (@smithcollege.bsky.social) about myths & realities of non-suicidal self-injury.
Spotify: tinyurl.com/sbaum626
Apple: tinyurl.com/5dm2nnrw
If you’re in crisis, dial or text 988 for help. #SuicidePrevention
Spotify: tinyurl.com/sbaum626
Apple: tinyurl.com/5dm2nnrw
If you’re in crisis, dial or text 988 for help. #SuicidePrevention
Feeling lost in APA trauma guidelines?
Join our webinar with Dr. Nnamdi Pole — co-author of APA’s Complex Trauma Guidelines + PTSD CPG panel member — as he breaks them down and connects them to ethics & evidence-based practice. Register today: tinyurl.com/bdecwspd
Join our webinar with Dr. Nnamdi Pole — co-author of APA’s Complex Trauma Guidelines + PTSD CPG panel member — as he breaks them down and connects them to ethics & evidence-based practice. Register today: tinyurl.com/bdecwspd
September 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Feeling lost in APA trauma guidelines?
Join our webinar with Dr. Nnamdi Pole — co-author of APA’s Complex Trauma Guidelines + PTSD CPG panel member — as he breaks them down and connects them to ethics & evidence-based practice. Register today: tinyurl.com/bdecwspd
Join our webinar with Dr. Nnamdi Pole — co-author of APA’s Complex Trauma Guidelines + PTSD CPG panel member — as he breaks them down and connects them to ethics & evidence-based practice. Register today: tinyurl.com/bdecwspd
Suicide Prevention Month reminder:
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults has serious thoughts of suicide each year
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10–24
Behind every number is a life. 📞 Dial 988 for support.
#SuicidePrevention #YouMatter
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults has serious thoughts of suicide each year
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10–24
Behind every number is a life. 📞 Dial 988 for support.
#SuicidePrevention #YouMatter
September 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Suicide Prevention Month reminder:
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults has serious thoughts of suicide each year
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10–24
Behind every number is a life. 📞 Dial 988 for support.
#SuicidePrevention #YouMatter
- 1 in 20 U.S. adults has serious thoughts of suicide each year
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10–24
Behind every number is a life. 📞 Dial 988 for support.
#SuicidePrevention #YouMatter