Episode 14: Dr. Doug Walker

With a wealth of expertise in cultivating resilience among humans, Dr. Doug Walker Registered Psychologist and Chief Programs Director of Mercy Family Center in St. Louis shares his experience of surviving Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and how this prompted him to develop Project Fleur-de-lis, New Orleans largest school-based Mental Health program devoted to students struggling emotionally and academically.  

Listen in to discover the evidence-informed skills for cultivating resilience and learn what Dr. Walker really wants to know when he asks “How’s Your 5?”

https://twitter.com/douglaswwalker?lang=en

https://www.mercy.net/service/community-mental-health

https://www.mercy.net/content/dam/mercy/en/pdf/hows-your-5-brochure.pdf

Cindy Thompson

Certified Executive Coach, Psy. M. & Possibilitarian

A Resilience Project is a podcast inspired by the complex, raw, and sometimes messy experience of what it means to be human. It is impossible to navigate this world without adversity. Through our guests’ stories we will discover key elements that can move us from surviving to thriving. Together we can build a story of resilience.