111 Shaye Reilly: Rural Resiliency and Mental Health

Written By Jonathon Haralson

Shaye Reilly, M.Ed., MCP, LPC, who is not only certified as a psychometrist, she is also certified in Rural Resilience and Farm Response, is the principal at Alpha Assessment & Counseling, LLC., which is dedicated to providing mental health services to children, adolescents, adults and families in rural Oklahoma as individuals with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders in rural areas often have trouble finding appropriate services.

Shaye grew up in rural Oklahoma where her children attend the same school that she attended and was hired there to teach 3rd and 5th grade. After her divorce, she enrolled in graduate school to become a school counselor. Along the way she decided to continue and receive her masters of counseling psychology. Shaye is certified in trauma, grief, and loss in children and adolescents and believes that all children deserve to feel love and protected.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Increased rates of depression and suicidal thoughts among individuals in the agriculture and ranching community due to financial and family pressures, leading to a need for counseling and support services.

  • It is important for farmers and ranchers to prioritize their mental health and seek out resources and support, as depression and anxiety are real issues within the agricultural community.

  • If someone doesn’t get what they need, they should keep reaching out until they find some support.

  • Encouraging farmers and ranchers to take care of themselves and prioritize their mental health.

Jonathon Haralson

Jonathon Haralson, a sixth generation farmer by heritage, and he started farming his own operation from scratch in 2009.

Growing up, Jonathon’s family raised cattle, wheat, hay, and grew pecans. He grew up, alongside his brother, watching his Grandfather and Dad work from sun-up to sun-down on the family farm and grow yard. As time passed by, the market volatility became greater and the banking stress became greater, and Jonathon witnessed the fall of his family’s farming operation when he was just a child. He saw his dreams of continuing to build his family’s farming empire disappear as he watched his family’s equity and land auctioned off piece by piece. It’s something Jonathon never wanted to see happen to another family.

By the grace of God, Jonathon now educates farmers and ranchers about commodities, so they can spend more time out in the field and with their families.

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