Jeremy is joined this week by the incredibly insightful Alita Taylor. Jeremy and Alita talk about the shortcomings of the medical model, the secondary trauma of working in a failing system, and Alita shares her expertise about Open Dialogue, a practical and philosophical approach to navigating mental health crises. We also chat about Finnish metal bands. It makes sense contextually. To learn more about Alita or training in Open Dialogue, head over to her website at opendialoguepacific.com. You can also find several open access publications as both an author and editor here. And be sure to check out the Network for Dialogic Practices for blogs, news, and upcoming events! Jeremy has all his practice info at Wellness with Jer, and you can find him on Instagram and YouTube. Head over to Patreon to support the show, or you can pick up some merch! We appreciate support from likes, follows, and shares as well! ----- Podcasts about therapy do not replace actual therapy, and listening to a podcast about therapy does not signify a therapeutic relationship. If you or someone you know is in crisis please call or text the nationwide crisis line at 988, or text HELLO to 741741. The Trevor Project has a crisis line for LGBTQ+ young people that can be reached by texting 678678.