THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Board of Scientific & Professional Advisors
Chairman & CEO, The National Center for Emotional Wellness
Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, Author, Speaker, Consultant
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Erin B. Doyle
Chief Learning Officer
The National Center for Emotional Wellness
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Bobby Senn, FDNY, Ret.
9/11 Collapse Survivor
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Jeffrey T. Mitchell, Ph.D.
Clinical Professor of Emergency Health Services
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Co-Founder and President Emeritus
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
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Paul J. Rosch, M.D., FACP
Chairman of the Board, The American Institute of Stress
Clinical Professor of Medicine & Psychiatry
New York Medical College
In Memoriam
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Jim Dolan
Executive Director, Laurus Foundation
Vincent J. McNally, MPS, CEAP
Ret. Unit Chief for FBI Employee Assistance Program
President, Trauma Reduction, Inc.
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Mary Vietzke, BSN, RN
Nurse Educator
GAGO Center for Fertility, PLLC.
Robert B. Kronenberg, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Former New York City Police Captain
Catherine G. Caronia, M.D., FAAP, FCCP
Chairman, Department of Pediatric Medical Education
Chairman, Department of Pediatrics
Good Samaritan University Hospital
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Lawrence Sherman, FACEHP, CCMEP
President, Meducate Global, LLC
Prova Education
Rick Rader, M.D., FAAIDD
Director Habilitation Center
Orange Grove Center
Editor-in-Chief, Exceptional Parent Magazine
David M. Colen
Director, Ethics & Compliance Investigations
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Darryl Whitaker, D.B.S.
Certified Biblical Counselor
Founder, God’s Repair Shop
James T. Reese, Ph.D.
CEO, James T. Reese and Associates
Former Assistant Unite Chief, FBI Behavioral Science Unit
Founder, FBI Stress Management Program
Robert "Trebor" A. McDowell
CISM Team Base Leader, Southwest Airlines
In Memoriam
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Felix P. Nater, CSC
Nater Associates, LTD.,
Security Management Consultant
U.S. Postal Inspector, Ret.
Raymond F. Hanbury, Ph.D., ABPP
Clinical & Police Psychologist
NJ State Clinical Director, Trauma Response Team
Rabbi Simcha Lefkowitz
Congregation Anshei Chessed
President of Labor and Industry for Education (LIFE)
Departmental Chaplain, Nassau County Police Department
Sam D. Bernard, Ph.D.
President and Lead Clinician
Bernard & Associates, PC and PAR Foundation
Chaplain David J. Fair, D.Min., Ph.D., CMC
Chairman, American Board of Certified Master Chaplains
In Memoriam
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Steven Eric Handwerker, Ph.D., D.Div.
Founder and CEO, The International Association for the
Advancement of Human Welfare, Inc.
Raymond D. Shelton Ph.D.
Executive Consultant, Insurance Industry
Clinical Director, Nassau County Fire/EMS Service
Traumatic Stress Program
Tori Bourguignon, M.Ed., NCC
Crisis Response Coordinator
Amberly’s Place
Daniel L. Kirsch, Ph.D., DAAPM, FAIS
President, American Institute of Stress
Allen R. Kates, MFAW
Author of books on Stress, Trauma and PTSD
CopShock.com
Laurence Miller, Ph.D.
Consulting Psychologist
West Palm Beach Police Department
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Troop L, Florida Highway Patrol
Judith Greve, LPN
Senior Clinical Education Specialist
Walgreens Specialty
George Rogu, M.D., FAAP
Pediatric Medicine
The Pediatric Lounge
Founder, AdoptionDoctors.com
Robert S. Cook
Sr. Consultant, Emergency Management
LSC Consulting, LLC
Daniel J. McGuire
President, CISM Perspectives, Inc.
Paige Valdiserri, LPC, NCC, RMT
Director of Behavioral Health,
Comprehensive Health Services, Inc.
President, Paige Valdiserri, LLC
Traumatic Stress & Intuitive Healing Consultant
David M. Diamond, Ph.D.
Professor, Departments of Psychology and
Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology
University of South Florida
Center for Preclinical and Clinical Research on PTSD
Director, USF Neuroscience Collaborative
Lorie T. DeCarvalho, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Author, Speaker,
International Trauma and Military Consultant
Kathy Platoni, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Colonel, Medical Service Corp, USAR
Army Reserve Psychology Consultant
Assistant Clinical Professor, Wright State University
School of Professional Psychology
About Us
There is a growing emphasis on health and wellness—engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a nutritious diet, getting adequate sleep, staying hydrated, avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, receiving vaccinations, and having regular health check-ups. However, it's important to recognize that wellness includes both physical and emotional well-being (Keyes, C.L.M., 2020).
Our emotional well-being profoundly impacts the quality of our lives (Taylor et al., 2021). Individuals with higher levels of emotional well-being are better equipped to manage stress and enjoy better overall health and longevity (Keyes, 2021). Neglecting our emotional well-being can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression (Davidson et al., 2020).
The National Center defines emotional wellness as an awareness, understanding, and acceptance of our feelings and the ability to navigate challenges and change.
Consider the following:
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• The United States spends more money to treat mental
disorders than any other disease or medical condition.
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• Anxiety disorders are the most common
mental health illness in the United States.
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• Depression is now the leading cause
of illness and disability worldwide.
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The mission of the National Center is to promote emotional wellness by offering practical information, engaging presentations, and support for individuals, organizations, corporations, schools, universities, and healthcare providers utilizing AI-Integrated Emotional Wellness.
In a society that often prioritizes physical health and appearance over emotional wellness, The National Center for Emotional Wellness takes a holistic approach by recognizing the importance of addressing all aspects of wellness—the whole person.