In just 38 days, walkers and runners will cross beneath the Brattleboro Retreat arch and across the finish line of our first-ever Move Forward Together 5K for Suicide Awareness! Register now! runsignup.com/Race/VT/Brat...

We're excited to welcome Brattleboro Subaru as the lead sponsor of the Brattleboro Retreat's inaugural Move Forward Together 5K for Suicide Awareness! Register today! runsignup.com/Race/VT/Brat...

“Our brains are trying to make sense of a very complex world...” In this episode of Unravelling, Dr. Anthony Weiss explores why our brains rely on tools and relationships to navigate complexity, and why connection is essential to resilience. www.brattlebororetreat.org/podcast

Check out this fun highlight video of the Brattleboro Retreat's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition! 7 of our doctoral psychology students took the stage to present their research in just three minutes. 3MT was originally developed by the University of Queensland. www.youtube.com/watch?reload...

Brattleboro Retreat Three Minute Thesis 2026

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Our Annual Report is here! This year's theme, "A Time for Mental Health," reflects both the urgent need for accessible, compassionate mental health care & the restoration of our iconic clock tower, a symbol of nearly 200 years of hope & healing at the Brattleboro Retreat. issuu.com/mswils00/doc...

A Time For Mental Health: 2026 Report to Stakeholders and Friends

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Thank you to Dr. Alfred Goldyne for presenting "Developments in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Treatment," the final lecture in our Spring/Summer Lunchtime Lecture Series. Thanks to everyone who joined us in person or online. We look forward to another great lineup of lectures next year!

In this episode of Unravelling, "Who Deserves to Exist? The Dark History of Eugenics," Kurt White sits down with historian and author Mercedes de Guardiola to explore the dark history of eugenics and its lasting impact on mental health care. www.brattlebororetreat.org/podcast

We're so encouraged by the incredible interest in our inaugural Move Forward Together 5K for Suicide Awareness! Register for the 5K by August 9th to guarantee yourself a T-shirt, and we'll see you September 12! runsignup.com/Race/VT/Brat...

“I hope the Retreat is always a beacon with a clock tower that calls people in." Thanks to the generosity of former Brattleboro Retreat President and CEO Dr. Robert E. Simpson, Jr., and his wife, Ariane Krumholz, its familiar chimes are ringing once again. Article: tinyurl.com/retreatclock

Thank you to Dr. John Saroyan for an inspiring Grand Rounds, A Journey Toward Health: A Pediatrician's Reflections on Professional and Personal Growth for Life and Living. Dr. Saroyan, Executive Director of Vermont's Blueprint for Health, opened the session with a song on his banjo.

On the final day of Pride Month, we're sharing the third episode in our series on conversion practices. Dr. Gerald Davison reflects on helping transform the mental health field's understanding of sexual orientation and its rejection of conversion practices. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

The ethics of ought (not) to: Conversion practices

Podcast Episode · Unravelling · June 30 · 42m

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🏳️‍🌈 "There is no sin in discovering who you are." The second episode of Unravelling’s Pride Month series examines the hidden human and economic costs of so-called conversion therapy with professor Ben Harrell, Ph.D., of Trinity University. www.brattlebororetreat.org/podcast

Ahead of Juneteenth and the nation's 250th anniversary, the Retreat invites our community to reflect on the connections between these two milestones. In a new column, we explore how the legacy of slavery continues to shape mental health, economic opportunity, and race relations. tinyurl.com/mwfy6hzd

Commentary | Brattleboro Retreat: The United States is just a few years older than slavery

We at the Brattleboro Retreat have been reflecting on the meaning of Juneteenth for the Black and non-Black people that we serve. We concluded that familiarity with the history of

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Join us for our next spring continuing education lecture TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 9th, "Neurospicy: Understanding Neurodiversity in Children and Adolescents" presented by Angela Snyder Rowan, LICSW. Register: twinstates.ce21.com

In the 1st ep. of Unravelling’s Pride Month series, we hear from Dr. Lucas Wilson, editor of Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivor Stories of Conversion Therapy. He discusses the many forms conversion practices can take and shares his own journey. www.brattlebororetreat.org/podcast

Kurt White, LICSW kicked off this year's Spring Lecture Series with a nuanced exploration of narcissism beyond the buzzword. Next up is Angela Snyder Rowan, LICSW, who will present "Neurospicy: Understanding Neurodiversity in Children and Adolescents" on June 9th, noon-1pm. twinstates.ce21.com

“You’re walking into a tavern..." In this special episode 50 of Unravelling, the group steps into the world of Tabletop Role-Playing Group Therapy, through the familiar lens of Dungeons & Dragons (@dndbeyond.com). Listen to Unravelling wherever you get your podcasts. tinyurl.com/ucmzc7h6

Unravelling Adventure!: Real Play D&D/CRIT Demo (Pt 1)

Podcast Episode · Unravelling · May 8 · 58m

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Register for our FREE Spring Lecture Series (attend virtually or in person at the Retreat with lunch included). All lectures are noon to 1 and offer CE/CME credit for mental health and medical pros/nurses. Register: twinstates.ce21.com

The science is clear: vaccines are among the most powerful tools in medicine & the benefits far outweigh the risks. In this reflection, Dr. William A. Knorr recalls growing up during the fear of polio and the turning point when Jonas Salk’s vaccine changed everything. tinyurl.com/vaccineweek

This was a really interesting way to look at TTRPGS - as tools for therapy. And on the next (2) episode(s)... I will be joining the team on mic to DO SOME TTRPG THERAPY together.

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Can Dungeons & Dragons be a tool for therapy? This episode of Unravelling explores how it can help people try new ways of relating, build emotional awareness, and imagine different futures. Dr. Vincent Dehili + E. Merten introduce Collaborative Role-Playing Integrative Therapy. tinyurl.com/3s5rhpnc

Can Dungeons & Dragons be a tool for therapy? This episode of Unravelling explores how it can help people try new ways of relating, build emotional awareness, and imagine different futures. Dr. Vincent Dehili + E. Merten introduce Collaborative Role-Playing Integrative Therapy. tinyurl.com/3s5rhpnc

We make the story together: Collaborative role-play groups

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Working with boys & men in therapy comes with unique challenges and opportunities. This live webinar, offered by the VT Psychological Association & the Brattleboro Retreat, offers practical, gender-sensitive strategies to help you better understand & support clients. Register: twinstates.ce21.com

It’s #WorldBipolarDay - a day to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and honor the resilience of people living with bipolar disorder. Observed on March 30, the birthday of Vincent van Gogh, who was later believed to have had bipolar disorder.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we recognize Paula Doress-Worters (1938–2026), whose work helped transform public & clinical understanding of postpartum depression. Inspired by her own experience, she was a leading advocate for women facing this condition. Obit: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/b...

Ida Cannon helped transform healthcare by establishing the 1st hospital-based social work department in the U.S. at Mass General Hospital. She believed effective care must address not just illness but also the social conditions shaping a patient’s life. www.harvardsquarelibrary.org/biogra.../id...

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting women who shaped the #mentalhealth field. Dr. Jessica Henderson Daniel made history in 2017 as the first Black president of the APA. She's an advocate for mental health in Black communities, and a trailblazing mentor helping diversify the field.

Thank you to Tom Bodett of @hatchspace.bsky.social for sharing your story of recovery as part of our Grand Rounds! In his talk, Recovery Boards: Building a Sober Life Plank by Plank, Tom spoke about how hands-on skills like woodworking can rebuild purpose and confidence.

During #WomensHistoryMonth, we recognize Anna Hunt Marsh (c. 1769 – 1834), the first woman to establish a mental health hospital. The Retreat was founded through a $10K bequest, as attested in her will, for the humane treatment of people with mental health challenges - her legacy continues today.

"People who are sharing in Dad's music with me are giving the music life." This episode of Unravelling explores how grief unfolds not only within us but also in community. @kurtwhite.bsky.social interviews Nikki, creator of popular Instagram project Dad’s Vinyl Stash. tinyurl.com/3ukzd9ef

Please join us for a blood drive at Lawton Hall at Brattleboro Retreat on April 6 & 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and help make a difference. The American Red Cross is calling on donors of all blood types to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage. tinyurl.com/brattblood