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Emotional Fitness and the Pursuit of Happiness

Emotional Fitness
and the Pursuit of Happiness
TRIGGER WARNING: this episode discusses suicide.
In this episode we hear from guest William Castillo, a licensed therapist and gambling counselor, as he talks about what he overcame, worked through, and let go of, to be able to pursue his own dreams and life happiness. He also gives some very practical advice to others who may feel bound by the expectations of others, trapped in grief, unsure what to do to take care of their emotional health, or how to find happiness in their own life. Trigger warning, this episode does discuss grief, loss, and suicide.
Host:
Tana Russell, SUDP, WSCGC-II, NCTTP
Assistant Director
Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling
With Special Guest:
William Castillo, LMHC, SUDP, ICGC-I, WSCGC-II
Westwood Counseling Services
Resources:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
- Westwood Counseling Services: https://www.westwoodcounseling.net/
- 24/7 Washington State Problem Gambling Helpline: https://www.evergreencpg.org/help-and-hope/programs-and-services/helpline-info/
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