Integrated Health - HeartPath Practitioner Assessment and Intervention for the Trauma Exposed Patient

Integrated Health - HeartPath Practitioner Assessment and Intervention for the Trauma-Exposed Patient - was written to expose the deeper impact of trauma from a physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual perspective. Proper assessment and treatment must involve a "whole person" and a patient-centered approach to assist the trauma-exposed patient. It is also critical to have good communication and coordination of community services and all systems of care. Integrated health and collaboration are required to truly meet the needs of the patient and family who can be devastated by complex trauma. The HeartPath assessment and treatment philosophy is grounded in evidence-based narrative treatment. HeartPath utilizes thematic analysis to help the patient understand the deeper meaning and life purpose unique to his or her "telling of the story." 

Ph.D. , Bill McFeature Bill J. McFeature, Ph.D. received his Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology with 16 years of specialized training in integrative behavioral health care field in working with primary care and behavioral health practitioner in treating patients with acute and chronic medical conditions. Dr. McFeature is an SAMHSA and HRSA consultant for both primary care and community behavioral health clinics in the development and implementation of primary care and behavioral health integration model designs that align with AIM objectives. He is also the consultant for the Radford University Integrated Behavioral Health and Wellness Certificate program receiving national recognition for their participation in workforce development initiatives promoting competent integrated behavioral practitioners. Dr. McFeature is also co-author of "HeartPath Practitioner" published in 2009. Dr. McFeature is currently the owner of Kardia Counseling Center and Consultation.

PhD , Cinthia Herron-McFeature Cinthia Herron-McFeature, Ph.D. received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling with specialized training in integrated behavioral health and narrative therapies. She has worked for the past thirty-five years as a therapist, social worker, and consultant for private schools, social service agencies, adult and juvenile probation service, and private practice. She has served in the social work and counseling fields working directly with clientele, providing individual, family, and group therapy while utilizing narrative and psychospiritual treatments. Dr. McFeature is also co-author of the book “HeartPath Practitioner” nationally released in November 2009. Most recently Dr. McFeature worked as a state trainer and curriculum developer for the Virginia Department of Social Services and acted as a Family Partnership Meeting Facilitator for several local social service agencies. She also conducted vicarious trauma sessions for local social service agencies with a focus on "holistic" health.