Resources
Program Video Tapes
New Directions Delaware, Inc., videotapes most of its psychoeducational speaker meetings. These videos are offered for sale at a cost of $10 per tape. Videos can be purchased at a regular meeting, or they can be ordered by mail at an additional shipping and handling fee of $3 per tape.
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Currently available tapes are listed below. Since the list expands each month as new programs are produced, you may refer to the calendar to anticipate new tapings. The tape of a program is generally available from one to three weeks after it occurs.
| Stock # | Program Description |
| 0712 | Catherine Adams Memorial Spirituality Program / Annual Holiday Gathering Speakers: James Lafferty, Executive Director, MHA in Delaware and Karin Moore, Associate Pastor, Aldersgate UMC |
| 0711 | New Directions Member Personal Stories and 2007 Awards Program |
| 0710 | Latest Advances in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS) Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D., private practice psychiatrist and Psychiatric Advisor to New Directions Delaware |
| 0709 | Dual Diagnosis - Untangling Depression from Addiction/Alcoholism Speakers: Ranga Ram, M.D., psychiatrist with CONNECTIONS CSP, Board Certified in both Psychiatry and Addiction Treatment and Wesley Bowman, Ph.D., private practice psychologist and addictions counselor |
| 0706 | ADHD versus Bipolar Disorder Speakers: J. Jordan Storlazzi, M.D., FAAP, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, BuPont Hospital for Children and The Thomas Jefferson University Medical School and Robin Hegvik, Ph.D., Clinical Behavioral Psychologist |
| 0705 | Co-occuring medical issues with Adult Depression Speaker: Carol Tavani, M.D., Psychiatric Services, CCHS and private practice psychiatrist |
| 0704 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program – Crazy for Life Speaker: Victoria Maxwell, award winning Canadian Actress performing her one-woman show based on her own experience with bipolar disorder. Due to copyrights, must be ordered directly from www.victoriamaxwell.com |
| 0703 | Treatment Options for Low or Limited Income Persons with Clinical Depression or Bipolar Disorder Speakers: Christene Donohue, M.D., Medical Director, West Side Health |
| 0702 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety Disorders Speakers: Sandeep Gupta, M.D., Medial Director, Adult Transitional Care Program and Director, CAPES Unit, Wilmington Hospital and Francis Klaff, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, Behavior Health Associates |
| 0701 | Diagnosis & Treatment of Postpartum Depression Speakers: Judith Marcus, M.D. psychiatrist, Director of Education and Janet (Keogh) Brown, MSN, APU, Gardener Perinatel Behavior Health Program, Department of Psychiatry, Christiana Care Helath System |
| 0612 | Catherine Adams Memorial Spirituality Program / Annual Holiday Gathering Speaker: James Walsh, PA, Ph.D., LPCMH, Patoral Counselor |
| 0611 | New Directions Delaware Member Personal Stories and 2006 Awards Program |
| 0610 | Latest Advances in the Diagnosis & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS) Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D. private practice psychiatrist, Psychiatric Advisor to New Directions Delaware |
| 0609 | Managing Stress in and Environment of Depression & Mania Speaker: Sharon Jacobs, Ph.D., private practice psychologist, Director, Associates in Health Psychology, LLC |
| 0606 | Psychotherapy for the Treatment of Depression & Bipolar Disorder Speaker: Jonathan Lewis, Ph.D., private practice psychologist and Psychological Advisor to New Directions Delaware |
| 0605 | Diagnosis & Treatment of Adult Depression Speaker: Michael Marcus, M.D., Medical Director of Outpatient Psychiatry, Wilmington Hospital |
| 0604 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program – Dump the Stigma and Focus on Recovery Speaker: Andy Behrman, author of "Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania" |
| 0603 | Depression in the Elderly Speaker: Emily Adams, Ph.D., RN, FNP, CS-C, MHC, registered nurse, family nurse practitioner, licensed psychologist, Associates in Health Psychology. |
| 0602 | When Someone you Love is Depressed Speaker: Stephen A. DiJulio, Ph.D. private practice psychologist, Center for Change, Behavioral Health Associates. |
| 0512 | Catherine Adams Memorial Spirituality Program Speaker: Rev. Kathie Davis Thomas |
| 0511 | New Directions Delaware Member Success Stories and 2005 Awards Program |
| 0510 | Complementary Therapies Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D., private practice psychiatrist, Psychiatric Advisor to New Directions |
| 0509 | Diagnosis & Treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression) & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS) Speaker: Peter Zorach, M.D., private practice child psychiatrist, Partners in Mental Health, Wilmington |
| 0505 | Diagnosis & Treatment of Adult Clinical Depression Speaker: Michael Marcus, M.D., Medical Directorof Outpatient Therapy, Pathways Outpatient Services, Department of Psychiatry, Wilmington Hospital/CCHS |
| 0504 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program – Exuberance and Mania Speaker: Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine |
| 0503 | Diagnosis &Treatment of Anxiety Disorders Speaker: Neil S. Kaye, MD, DFAPA, private practice psychiatrist, Board Certified in General Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Pain Management, Forensic Psychiatry, and as Senior Disability Analyst |
| 0501 | The Art of Authentic Happiness Speaker: Robin Sesan, Ph.D., private practice psychologist & Founder & Director, The Brandywine Center; Cherie Weiss, Ph.D., licensed psychologist & partner at Brandywine Center |
| 0412 | Catherine Adams Memorial Spirituality Program / 14th Annual Holiday Gathering Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jonathan Baker, Pastor, Aldersgate United Methodist Church |
| 0411 | New Directions Delaware Member Success Stories and 2004 Awards Program |
| 0410 | Latest Advances in Diagnosis & Treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression) & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS) Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D., private practice psychiatrist, Psychiatric Advisor to New Directions |
| 0409 | Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Speaker: Jeanie Whitecraft, Director, Recovery Training, MHA of Southeastern Pennsylvania. |
| 0406 | Journaling as a Direction to Wellness Speaker: Joan Leof, who specializes in conducting Write to Heal workshops |
| 0405 | Real Men Suffer Too—Men and Mood Disorders Speaker: Walter Ciecko, Ph.D., Private Practice Psychologist (Men, Lesbian/gay, Women/feminist) will speak on the difference in symptoms and treatment for men who suffer a mood disorder. |
| 0404 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program—Children and Depression—Panel Discussion. |
| 0403 | Latest Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Depression & Comorbid Illnesses Speaker: Michael Marcus, M.D., Medical Director of Outpatient Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Wilmington Hospital, CCHS |
| 0402 | Federal Programs: Resources for Those with Mood Disorders Speaker: Jim Burcham, Client Assistance, Means DE Program, will discuss SSI, SSDI, and the Ticket to Work Program. |
| 0312 | Spirituality as Healer for Depression/13th Annual Holiday Party. Speaker: Rev. John Pumphrey, Clinical Manager, Chaplaincy Service and Supervisor of Clinical Pastoral Education, Albert Einstein Health Care Network, Philadelphia. |
| 0311 | New Directions Delaware Member Success Stories and 2002-2003 Awards Program. |
| 0310 | Latest Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS). Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D., private practice psychiatrist, Psychiatric Advisor to New Directions. |
| 0309 | Making Wellness Programs a Part of Mental Health Treatment. Speakers: Margaret Keenan, Ph.D., Chief, Health Psychology, Christiana Care Health System, Preventive Medicine and Rehabilitation Institute (PMRI), Wilmington; Emily Adams, RN, Ph.D., FNPC, MAC, APN, licensed clinical psychologist, neurofeedback, EMDR (rapid eye movement), and child, adolescent and family diagnosis; and Christine Hannafin, Ph.D., holistic private practice psychotherapist, serving adults and children; promoting mental and physical health; NET (Neuro Emotional Technique). |
| 0306 | Successful Treatment of Patients with Dual Diagnosis—Untangling Depression from Addiction. Speakers: Michael Marcus, M.D., Medical Director of Outpatient Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, Wilmington Hospital, CCHS; and Wes Bowman, Ph.D., private practice psychologist, Delaware Family Center. |
| 0304 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program: Depression and Our Youth. Speaker: David Satcher, M.D., 16th Surgeon General of US. |
| 0303 | Latest Advances in Psychopharmacology for Treatment of Adult Clinical Depression and Anxiety Disorder. Speaker: Henry R. Bleier, M.D., MBA, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and private practice psychiatrist serving patients from PA, DE, MD, and NJ. |
| 0302 | Prevention and Intervention in Mental Health Crises including Suicide. Speakers: Neal Shore, M.D., Director, Adult In-Patient Psychiatry; Kathryn Poppiti, MC, LPC, Program Coordinator, Pathways Outpatient Psychiatric Services and psychotherapist in private practice; and Donna Angelucci, RNC and Psychiatric Crisis Nurse; all with Dept. of Psychiatry, Wilmington Hospital/Christiana Care Health System (CCHS). |
| 0301 | When Eating Disorders Co-occur with Depression—Special Considerations for Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery. Speaker: Roberta M. Luft, M.D., psychiatrist with Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Associates, LLC, in Pike Creek; and Caroline MacMoran, Ph.D., Psychotherapist with The Brandywine Center in Wilmington and private practice in Center City Philadelphia. |
| 0212 | Spirituality as Healer for Depression/12th Annual Holiday Party. Speakers: Robin Sesan, Ph.D., private practice psychologist and Dir., The Brandywine Center; and The Rev. Barbara Price-Martin, M.Div., Minister, Trinity Presbyterian Church and Pastoral Counselor. |
| 0211 | New Directions Delaware Member Success Stories and 2001-2002 Awards Program. |
| 0210 | Latest Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS). Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D., private practice psychiatrist, Psychiatric Advisor to New Directions. |
| 0209 | Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Treatment of Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Speakers: Alexander Zwil, M.D., Administrator of Electroconvulsive Shock Therapy (ECT) at Wilmington Hospital; private practice psychiatrist and provider of consultations in geriatric and neuropsychiatry at Christiana Care Health Systems. |
| 0206 | Assistance Programs for Persons with Psychiatric Illnesses (SSDI, SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, and Drug Coverage). Speaker: Audrey B. Fingerhood, Counselor at Law, former Social Security attorney. |
| 0204 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program: Tragedy and Hope in Severe Depression. Speaker: Andrew Solomon, author of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression, winner of the 2001 National Book Award for Nonfiction. |
| 0203 | Treatments for Adult Survivors of Children Trauma (in memory of Constance Dancu, Ph.D.). Speakers: Thomas Wind, M.D., Board Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist in private practice; and Stephen D. DiJulio, Ph.D., private practice psychologist, Center for Change, Behavioral Health Associates. |
| 0202 | Diagnosis and Treatment of ADD/ADHD vs. Bipolar Affective Disorder in Children, Adolescents and Adults. Speakers: J. Jordan Storlazzi, M.D., Board Certified Pediatrician and Robin L. Hegvik, Ph.D., Psychologist, ADD/ADHD Behavioral Learning Disability Center. |
| 0201 | Latest Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Depression (and Comorbid Illnesses). Speaker: Michael Marcus, M.D., Medical Director of Outpatient Psychiatry, Dept. of Psychiatry, Wilmington Hospital, CCHS. |
| 0112 | Spirituality as Healer for Depression/11th Annual Holiday Party. Speaker: Sr. Pastor Jonathan Baker, Aldersgate United Methodist Church. |
| 0111 | New Directions Delaware Member Success Stories and 2000-2001 Awards Program. |
| 0110 | Loss, Grief, and Depression. Speaker: Roberta Luft, M.D., private practice psychiatrist, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Associates, LLC; Melanie Lewis, Ph.D., private practice psychologist, Silverside Counseling Center; Kathleen Gajdos, Ph.D., private practice psychologist. |
| 0109 | Latest Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS). Speaker: Neil Kaye, M.D., private practice psychiatrist. |
| 0106 | Dual Diagnosis: The Co-occurrence of Addiction and Depression/Bipolar Disorder. Speakers: Michael Marcus, M.D., staff psychiatrist, Pathways Assessment and Referral Service, Dept. of Psychiatry, Wilmington Hospital/CCHS; Wesley Bowman, Ph.D., private practice psychologist, Delaware Family Center. |
| 0105 | Women and Depression. Speakers: Kathlyn L. Rowen, M.D., private practice psychiatrist; Ann Rogerson, LCSW, private practice therapist, Associates in Health Psychology, LLC. |
| 0104 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program: A Family's Perspective: The Toll of Mood Disorders on Their Relationships. Speakers: Martha Manning, Ph.D., Brian Depenbrock, L.C.S.W., and their daughter, Keara. |
| 0103 | Latest Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Depression. Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D., Chief, Dept. of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Southern Chester County Medical Center, Psychiatric Advisor to New Directions. |
| 0101 | Alternative Approaches for Prevention and Treatment of Illness. Speakers: Martin Mulders, M.D. Integratic Medicine Practice (Traditional and Holistic Medicine); Ken Chin, M.S.O.M., RMT (Oriental Medicine); and Kathleen Gareth, R.N., MSN, FNP (Homeopathy and Reiki Healing), both from Center for Health and Healing. |
| 0012 | Spirituality as Healer for Depression/10th Annual Holiday Party. Speaker: Catherine Adams, New Directions member, recovering from bipolar disorder, and Theology Certificate Candidate, Loyola Institute of Ministry. |
| 0011 | 2000 Awards and Success Stories. Speakers: Jose Casas, Mark Humphrey, Julie Robinson, Sam Lloyd and Arlene Smagala. |
| 0010 | Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, and Depression. Speakers: Frank Falco, M.D., expert in chronic pain; Emmanuel DeVotta, M.D., anesthesiologist, St. Francis Hospital Pain Center, Board Certified in Pain Management; Jack Dettwyler, Ph.D., private practice psychologist. |
| 0009 | Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder. Speaker: Laszlo Gyulai, M.D., Associate Director, Bipolar Disorders Clinic, Mood and Anxiety Unit, Hospital of University of Pennsylvania and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at University of Pennsylvania. |
| 0006 | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Psychiatric Disorders. Speaker: Marian Vessels, Community Health Education Specialist and Director, ADA Information Center for Mid-Atlantic Region. |
| 0005 | Men and Mood Disorders—Special Problems, Managing Stressful Life Events, and Preventing Relapses. Speakers: Walter Ciecko, Ph.D., private practice psychologist; Mujib Obeidy, M.D., Staff Psychiatrist at the Center for Cognitive and Behavior Therapy, Carelink CSS, and Independent Living; and Robert Marceluk, moderator and consumer. |
| 0004 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program: Suicide and Its Prevention. Speaker: Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. |
| 0003 | Latest Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Depression. Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D., Chief, Dept. of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Southern Chester County Medical Center, Psychiatric Advisor to New Directions. |
| 0002 | Assisting Parents who Suffer from Mood Disorders. Speakers: David Mandelbaum, Ph.D., private practice psychologist; and Jan Weiss, LCSW, The Brandywine Center. |
| 0001 | Natural Ways to Alleviate Mood Disorders. Speakers: Marilyn Deak, Ph.D., private practice psychologist; and Kathleen Gareth, RN, MSN, FNP, Center for Health and Healing. |
| 9912 | Spirituality as Healer for Depression/9th Annual Holiday Party. Speaker: J. D. Willetts, Ph.D., Psychologist and Licensed Clergyman. |
| 9911 | New Directions Delaware Member Success Stories and 1998-1999 Awards Program. |
| 9910 | Holistic/Alternative Approaches and Lifestyle Changes for Prevention and Treatment of Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Speakers: Emily Adams, RN, Ph.D., psychologist, Behavioral Health Associates; Donald F. Feeney, DC, DACBN, CCN, Brandywine Total Health Care; and Alan Tillotson, Director, Chrysalis Natural Medicine Center, Masters in Asian Medical Systems. |
| 9909 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression) and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SADS). Speaker: Neil Kaye, M.D., Adult Psychiatrist in Private Practice; past president Delaware Psychiatric Society. |
| 9906 | Treatment of Patients with Dual Diagnosis: Depression or Manic Depression and Addiction. Speakers: Jerry Dorsman, Addictions Counselor, Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services; Gregory D. Villabona, M.D. |
| 9905 | Successful Re-entry to Work Force after Stabilizing a Mental Illness. Panel Discussion: David Behrend, M.Ed., Career Planning Services; Nick Fina, M.S. Chem., MBA, Chairman, State Rehabilitation Advisory Council (SRAC); Dawn Shupe, M.S., Community Educator, Pathways to Professional Employment Program, Mental Health Association in Delaware; and a consumer who has successfully re-entered the work force. |
| 9904 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program: Feeling Good About Yourself. Speaker: David Burns, M.D., author of Feeling Good. |
| 9903 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Clinical Depression and Anxiety Disorders. Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D., Chief, Dept. of Psychiatry and Human Behaviors, Southern Chester County Medical Center; Delaware Family Center. |
| 9902 | When Eating Disorders Occur with Depression. Speakers: Roberta Luft, M.D., Center for Counseling and Student Development, University of Delaware; and Robin Sesan, Ph.D., Director, The Brandywine Center. |
| 9901 | Nonpharmaceutical, Nontherapy Advances in Treatment of Clinical Depression and/or Bipolar Disorder. Panel Discussion: Joseph Bryer, M.D., Adult Inpatient Staff Psychiatrist, MeadowWood Hospital; Cynthia Nigro, Ph.D.; and Andrew Speer, M.D., Senior Staff Fellow Biological Psychiatry Branch, National Institute of Mental Health. |
| 9812 | The Dark Night of the Soul: Examining the Relationship Between Spirituality and Depression and 8th Annual Holiday Party. Speaker: Thomas Ledbetter, American Baptist Minister and Pastoral Psychotherapist at Brandywine Pastoral Institute for 20 years. |
| 9811 | New Directions Delaware Member Success Stories and 1997-1998 Awards Program. |
| 9810 | Self-esteem and Self-Confidence—Building Blocks of Wellness. Speaker: Elisabeth Gibbings, Psy.D. |
| 9809 | Latest Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder. Speaker: Laszlo Gyulai, M.D. |
| 9804 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program: The Myth of Mental Illness. Speakers: Art Buchwald, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and columnist, author of Leaving Home and 27 other books; and Tracy Thompson, Washington Post reporter and author of The Beast: A Journey Through Depression. |
| 9804 | Impact of Americans with Disabilities Act on Consumers with Mental Illness. Speaker: Marian Vessels, Director, ADA Information Center for Mid-Atlantic Region. |
| 9803 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult Clinical Depression. Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D., Chief, Dept. of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Southern Chester County Medical Center; Psychiatric Advisor to New Directions. |
| 9803 | Methods to Successfully Help Families and Friends of the Mentally Ill. Speaker: Dr. Heidi Spencer, noted family and adult psychologist, author of Did I Do Something Wrong? A Supportive Guide for Parents and Loved Ones in Therapy. |
| 9802 | The Impact of Stigma and Parity Legislation on Consumers with Mental Illness. Speakers: Selected Leaders from National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Anti-Stigma Campaign. |
| 9801 | ADD—Hyperactivity or Bipolar? Diagnosing Children Correctly. Speakers: Karl W. McIntosh, M.D., and Dr. Jacqueline Lemme Cunningham, Allied Mental Health. |
| 9711 | New Directions Delaware Member Success Stories and 1996-1997 Awards Program. |
| 9709 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Clinical Depression Including SADS and Holiday Depression. Speaker: Daniel Block, M.D., Medical Director, Adult Treatment Options, MeadowWood Hospital; Chief, Dept. of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Southern Chester County Medical Center; Psychiatric Advisor to New Directions. |
| 9706 | Diagnosis and Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder vs. Bipolar Affective Disorder. Speaker: Richard Kingsley, M.D., A.I. duPont Institute, Children and Adolescent Unit. |
| 9705 | Effective Use of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy in Treatment of Depressive and Anxiety Disorders. Speakers: Constance Dancu, Ph.D., Dir., Center for Cognitive and Behavior Therapy; President, DE Psychological Assoc; Psychotherapy Advisor to New Directions; and Julie Lerner, Ph.D., Center for Cognitive and Behavior Therapy. |
| 9704 | Drew Sopirak Memorial Program: Passages of a Wounded Healer: Lessons from the Life of Kay Redfield Jamison. Speaker: Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D. |
| 9703 | Latest Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Bipolar Affective Disorder. Speaker: Neil Kaye, M.D., President, Allied Mental Health; President-elect, Psychiatric Society of Delaware. |
| 9702 | Understanding Social Security Disability to Help Yourself and Others. Speaker: Audrey Fingerhood, Esq. |
| 9701 | Depression, Manic Depression and Co-Dependency. Speaker: Cate R. McCarthy, Ph.D., The Brandywine Center. |
| 9612 | Examining the Relationship between Spirituality and Mood. Speaker: Pastor John Huber, Aldersgate United Methodist Church. |
| 9611 | Unconventional Therapies to Promote and Maintain Physical and Mental Health. Panel: A three-person panel presents an overview of alternative and holistic therapies. |
| 9610 | Families and Friends Under Stress—Living with a Person with Clinical Depression or Manic Depressive Disorder. Speaker: Jill Shute, Co-founder, Alliance for the Mentally Ill in Delaware (AMID), followed by a panel discussion. |
| 9609 | Depression in Women. Speaker: Dr. Cathryn Clary, Clary Research Associates. |