Q&A with Jaime Jackson, Outpatient Program Coordinator and Life Coach at OPI

Jaime Jackson outpatient Program Coordinator Life Coach OPI Living

We recently connected for a conversation with team member Jaime Jackson to discuss her roles as Outpatient Program Coordinator for OPI’s Intensive Outpatient Program and as a valued Life Coach for the Department of Life Coaching Services. We wanted to know about any new understandings she’s become aware of while working with our participants and…

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OPI Participates in 12th Annual Victory for Victims 5K Walk/Run

Nearly 30 staff members from the Optimum Performance Institute recently participated in the 12th annual Victory for Victims 5K Walk/Run. Hosted by Northridge Hospital Medical Center’s CATS program, this fun event was held at Lake Balboa Park in Encino, California. All proceeds benefited CATS, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, which is a program on…

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Q&A with Jessie Steinberg, MS – Administrative Director of Education at OPI

Jessie Steinberg Administrative Director Education

We recently sat down to connect with Jessie Steinberg, MS, to discuss her role as our new Administrative Director of Education for the Department of Educational Services for OPI Living Programs. We wanted to know how her time here at OPI has been going, any insights she’s gained from working with our participants, and the…

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Q&A with Marisela Guillén, MS – Director of Student Affairs at OPI

Marisela Guillén Director Student Affairs OPI

We recently sat down with Marisela Guillén, Director of Student Affairs for the Department of Educational Services for OPI Living Programs, to have her share some reflections about experiences from her first few months of supporting the department and the participants whom she guides in their individual academic programs. Q: Tell us more about the…

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Q&A with Rebecca DeLeon – Clinical Therapist at OPI Intensive

Rebecca DeLeon Clinical Therapist OPI Intensive

In a recent interview, we sat down with Rebecca DeLeon, Clinical Therapist at OPI’s OPI Intensive, to discuss a few topics around her work. Q: What have you learned from OPI Intensive participants? A: Lots of patience and empathy. I have had to slow down my own reactions a bit in order to be effective…

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Q&A with Melissa Martin – Associate Director of Life Coaching Services at OPI Living Programs

Melissa Martin, Assistant at OPI Living

In an interview earlier this month, we sat down with Melissa Martin, valued member of our Department of Life Coaching Services for OPI Living Programs including the Optimum Performance Institute, specialized OPI Intensive for BPD and our Intensive Outpatient Program to discuss a few topics around her work. Q: What have you learned from the…

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Q & A with Kim Jensen, LMFT – Clinical Therapist for OPI Living Programs

Kim Jensen, Clinical Therapist Optimum Performance Institute

We are delighted to welcome clinical therapist Kim Jensen, LMFT as the newest member of our clinical team! With more than 23 years of experience working with adolescents and young adults, Kim brings an array of experiences, methods and new energy to Optimum Performance Institute. Kim has already started facilitating his well-known TraumaDrama group for…

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Q & A with Reginald Ford – Assistant Director of Milieu for OPI Living Programs

Reginald Ford, Assistant Director of Milieu for OPI Living Programs

Recently, I sat down with Reginald Ford, Assistant Director of Milieu for all OPI Living programs, including the Optimum Performance Institute, specialized OPI Intensive for participants suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder and BPD Traits and our newest OPI Living Program, Intensive Outpatient Services, to discuss a few topics about his valued work here among our…

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Happy Holidays from OPI Living!

Happy Holidays from OPI Living

It has come to the end of another wonderful year here at the Optimum Performance Institute and with our specialized OPI Intensive, which celebrated the completion of its inaugural year in 2012 as a new and vital part of the OPI Living family of programs. During the busyness of the holiday season, we always make…

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Q & A with Emily Rabuchin, MA, MFT – Clinical Therapist at OPI Intensive for BPD

Emily Rabuchin, MA, MEmily Rabuchin, MA, MFT - Clinical Therapist at OPI Intensive

We connected recently with one of our treasured OPI Living team members, Emily Rabuchin, Clinical Therapist, to talk about her valued work with us at our specialized OPI Intensive for participants suffering from Borderline Personality Disorder, BPD Traits and Co-occurring Conditions. Q: What have you learned from participants attending our program? A: The participants that…

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Q & A with Jacqueline Mullis, MA – Director of Addiction Counseling Services for OPI Living Programs

Jacqueline Mullis, MA - Director of Addiction Counseling Services

In a recent discussion, we sat down with our Director of Addiction Counseling Services for OPI Living programs, Jacqueline Mullis, MA, and discussed her involvement and department’s role with program participants. The Department of Addiction Counseling Services supports the Optimum Performance Institute, specialized OPI Intensive and our new Intensive Outpatient Services. Q: How do you…

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Q & A with Will Owens, MA – Director of Life Coaching Services for OPI Living Programs

Will Owens, Director of Life Coaching for OPI Living Programs & OPI Intensive

Recently, we connected with Will Owens, Director of Life Coaching Services for all OPI Living programs, including the Optimum Performance Institute, specialized OPI Intensive and new Intensive Outpatient Services, to discuss a few items regarding his valued work here at OPI. Q: What is your vision for life coaching and how has it grown (diagnostically)?…

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