Lauren Walther, LCSW

10/22/2022

“Mental health conditions were the leading underlying cause of maternal deaths between 2017 and 2019, with white and Hispanic women most likely to die from su***de or drug overdose, while cardiac problems were the leading cause of death for Black women.”

I don’t know why this shocked me because it’s not at all surprising, but still…

More than half of these deaths occur well after the mom leaves the hospital. To save lives, mothers need more support in the "fourth trimester, that time after the baby is born," one researcher says.

10/19/2022

Atlanta Group Psychotherapy Society is hosting a continuing education event good for 6 CEUS! See information below and register at www.atlantagroups.org Atlanta Group Psychotherapy Society

07/01/2022

I'm seeing people becoming more curious about the role of alcohol in their lives as people emerge from the isolation of the pandemic and begin to socialize more. Becoming more aware of motivation to drink helps to determine healthy lifestyle choices around alcohol use.

As the landscape of the pandemic has shifted to allow a return to more normal socializing and scheduling, people are having to intentionally evaluate how alcohol fits into their lives. When someone asks the question “Am I drinking too much? a common suggestion is to try abstaining from alcohol use

11/30/2020

Check out that I recorded while sick (not COVID!)
Loved connecting with as we talk about families and boundaries and how to best enjoy your loved ones and the holidays. It was such a pleasure talking about how to take care of your mental health during the holidays and ways to find support in doing that. Remember, boundaries are put in place not to push others away, but to ensure you can comfortably keep others near!

11/19/2020

Appreciating a foggy morning walk
I started going the five-minute journal which is a guided start and end to the day. One of the morning questions is “what would make today great” and I wrote “taking a walk” so I got to work a little early and knocked it out. It’s working...at least on day two!

11/13/2020

Next iteration for Driftwood Courageous Recovery Family Webinar. I’m gonna keep trying! LOL

10/24/2020

Zoom presentation coming your way!! Looking forward to presenting again with

10/16/2020

One attempt at demonstrating boundaries on Zoom. This *sort of* worked 🤔 Doing what we can during Either way, had a successful and meaningful Driftwood Courageous Recovery Family Webinar

10/09/2020

A hard-fought battle here today! Jesse smoked but not without casualties. Experience wins over youth!

08/20/2020

New limit recommended for moderate drinkers- recommended one drink per day, down from two for men to decrease risk of disease including cancers and liver disease. Not all are in agreement. Most of the folks I work with in my office are looking to reduce binge-drinking behavior which some believe should be the focus.

A federal committee’s recommendation for new U.S. dietary guidelines comes as a 20-year rise in Americans’ drinking accelerates during the pandemic.

02/28/2020

Most therapists have limited training in su***de. Here are tips for suicidal people on how to find a mental health professional qualified to help.

10/12/2019

Finished a four-day attachment and emotion focused therapy training at Ascend Recovery. Just some of the things I learned and remembered: people who bring their whole hearts to therapeutic work are courageous badasses, when we challenge ourselves to know ourselves better the people we help will benefit, families and individuals impacted by addiction deserve innovations and refinement in how care is administered, and we’re all in this together. I’m grateful to Ascend Recovery for outfitting this Austinite with clothes befitting Utah fall because I definitely don’t own these items and for introducing me to the other love of my life, Willow the horse. I’m excited to bring everything I’ve learned and experienced back to my colleagues and I’m very grateful for opportunities to learn and grow in my work.
@ Ascend Recovery

10/05/2019

Visited yesterday on behalf of with to catch up with an old friend from and see all the exciting programs Silver Hill Hospital has to offer! Thank you, Susannah, for showing us around the gorgeous property and introducing us to all the dedicated staff!

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09/27/2019

Road-tripping with to Birmingham, AL to present Making Connections: The Role of Interpersonal Process Groups in Eating Disorder Treatment for the Birmingham chapter of
We also got to see the facility with Nicole Siegfried. Thank you for the hospitality! @ Birmingham, Alabama

09/24/2019

I'm facilitating an Onsite alumni event in Austin November 2nd 9a-12p. If you're an alumnus of any of the Onsite programs, they're holding simultaneous alumni events in Atlanta, Austin, Boulder, Charlotte, Lake Orion, Los Angeles, London, Naples, and Nashville. Onsite Workshops

A half-day Onsite Alumni gathering including teaching, experiential activities, and connection with other Alumni.

08/30/2019

For folks who are curious about therapy or like stories about growth, change, and humanity— this is a solid read/listen. Really enjoying this therapist’s take on her work and life and how weirdly those two intersect for a person in the business of therapy.

08/14/2019

and hosted a lovely breakfast for Houston professionals. Got to re/connect with professionals committed to excellence and integrity in mental health and substance use treatment. Thanks for all the work you do!

08/08/2019

Excellent video that describes how our early attachments with caregivers affect our bodies' biology. It describes how insecure attachment creates inflammation that can damage our bodies over time. AND I particularly like that it show research that indicates we can work on our attachment strategies to improve health!

In 1958, psychologist John Bowlby pioneered "attachment theory," the idea that the early bond between parent and child is critical to a child's emotional dev...