by Theresa Drass | Sep 22, 2025 | #autism, Advocacy, Autism, Consultant, Science, Social Justice
Navigating the unexpected path of parenthood with a special needs child is a journey filled with unique challenges, triumphs, and a profound shift in perspective. For Cyndy Fleming, part of the Drass Associates team, her own family’s experience provides a...
by Theresa Drass | Sep 14, 2025 | Behavioral Health, Community, Consultant, Legal Nurse Consultant, Mental Health
For more than two decades we have known that the challenge of addressing mental health and substance use disorders extends far beyond the confines of the clinic. It’s a critical public health issue that demands a thoughtful approach—one that shifts from a...
by Theresa Drass | Feb 22, 2025 | Behavioral Health, justice system, Lawsuits, Lawyers, Legal Nurse Consulting, Mental Health, Overdose Prevention, Public Health
????????????I recently had a powerful conversation with my nursing students about the critical role of community support and continuing care planning in successful behavioral health recovery. ????⚕️ We discussed the ideal scenario – a comprehensive, patient-centered...
by Theresa Drass | Jan 23, 2025 | Behavioral Health, CMS regulations, Expert witness, Legal Nurse Consulting, Treatment Plan
So much of my work has been specifically centered around the challenges of treatment planning the last couple of months, that I described how I imagine Behavioral Medicine treatment plans SHOULD look in EHRs to Gemini and asked her to organize this post: ????This...
by Theresa Drass | Apr 15, 2024 | Community, Consultant, Motivation, Resilience
“You always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself.” – Glinda the Good Witch ???????? Find Your Voice, Build Your Resilience Imagine a toolbox overflowing with your own tools, each one perfectly suited to your hand. That’s the power...
