Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸

Latina, 🧠Therapist, PhD, 👉🏼Treatment, Research, Advocacy, Education in Mental Health & SUD, SUD Stigma w/in Criminal Legal System

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

This is mi mama. She immigrated here from Colombia when she was 27. She has worked so incredibly hard to establish herself and contribute to this country. I hope I make you proud Mama. Gracias para todo!!! #LatinXHeritageMonth

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

@wkepner @JDP_SubsUse @UCSDHealth @UCSDGeriatrics @benhhan @AlisonMooreMD CONGRATS DR. KEPNER!!!! 🎉🥳🤗

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

A young Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz…by far the most favorite character I ever played. The irony is, the themes of our lives have an eerily amount of parallel.
“You've always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself.” #NewProfilePic

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

THRILLED to partner with UCSF healthcare and advocates to educate on the ways in which substance use disorder stigma is harmful to people who struggle with addiction and the systems they engage with.

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

Beware the ego trap

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

@SUresearcher A brisk walk always helps me! While I was writing my dissertation I also used breathwork: the Wim Hof Method, the 5-3-3 technique, and ‘Breath of Fire’. And if all else fails, I write a gratitude list and I save the work I am most passionate about for the latter part of the day!

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

@santabarba62480 Thank you ❤️🤗

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

I’m officially Dr. Garland Gerber, PhD!!!😭❤️ In many ways, I came in2 this as the underdog. 
I struggled w addiction & mental health 4 years. I’ve been incarcerated. I’ve been a single, wrking mother. I’ve experienced so many circumstances of defeat in many systems & constant 🧵

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

@Sarahclingan YES please! Thank you for trudging this road with me! ❤️🤗

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

@RafiknWahbi OMG! I STILL can’t believe it! I made it through the labyrinth 😭 LETS CONNECT so we can chat about your journey too! 🤗🤗🤗

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

@amandacowan85 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you for the work you do ❤️

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

@BrandondelPozo Thank you so much Brandon!!! Thank you for welcoming my questions and championing my success! 🤗🤗🤗

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

@wkepner I’m so grateful for you and our talks! You’ve been a saving grace though this journey 🤗

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

@BriChronister THANK YOU SO MUCH 🤗🙏🏼

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

Thank you to my program @JDP_SubsUse, my AMAZING mentor Dr. Laramie R Smith and Co-chair @LeoBeletsky. Forever grateful for all their support.

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

I don’t knw who needs 2 hear this but- KEEP GOING, don’t give up…rest, then get back up & fight. You’ll nvr knw ur true capabilities if u don’t step out of ur cmfrt zone.
Thnk u 2 EVERY sngle person who contributed 2 my success. I will cont. 2 give 2 othrs wht was given 2 me❤️

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

Thank you for having me! @CookCoDefender Honored to present my recent research and speak on how lawyer wellbeing affects substance use related cases!
Toward Trauma Informed Public Defense: October 17th, hosted by Chicago Cook County Public Defenders Office.

[Be Well Texas @BeWellTexas]

🚑 Calling all #PublicSafety Personnel! 🚓
Be sure to tune into this month's Public Safety #ProjectECHO to learn more about adverse childhood experiences.
Join us and @GarlandGerber on Oct. 12th at 11 a.m.
Register now! https://t.co/bbqAheAyw3

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

If you are struggling and in need of support, please never hesitate to reach out. I offer you loving kindness, because I have found it for myself. ❤️

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

Today I celebrate another year of continuous recovery☀️ I’m profoundly & emphatically grateful 4 my life today. I’m in awe of my triumphs. I take great pride in the person I've become. I also hold compassion & understanding 4 past versions of myself. 🧵

[Garland Gerber, PhD, MA, MFT, CADC-II 🇨🇴+🇺🇸 @GarlandGerber]

I’m thankful 4 every individual & moment that has contributed to where I am today.
With the all encompassing freedom I've found, my ultimate purpose is to pay it forward, serving as a source of inspiration and love for others.