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Claudette Fette, PhD, OTR

@claudettefette.bsky.social

Clinical Professor, mental health occupational therapist, mom and advocate, Oma, kind, artist, gardener, author - No Saints Here: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness, Health, and the Cost of Ignorance in the Lone Star State - 7/25 https://aaron-voices.com/

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Claudette Fette, Ph. D., "No Saints Here" A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness, Health, ... Ep. 3134-One Life Radio "No Saints Here" presents Claudette Fette and her son Aaron's experiences as a cautionary tale while offering better alternatives based on Claudette's years as a scholar and therapist. They share thei...

Tune in to One Life Radio for a thoughtful conversation about mental illness, health and alternatives for some of the thorniest issues facing youth and parents in our society today, with Claudette Fette, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA, author of NO SAINTS HERE: www.oneliferadio.com/shows/claude...

04.03.2026 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Claudette Fette, Ph. D. - β€œNo Saints Here: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness, Health and the Cost of Ignorance in the Lone Star State” -Ep. 3134 Podcast Episode Β· One Life Radio Β· February 27 Β· 1 sec

Had two intimate readings and discussions at the TWU library last week and this discussion on mental health, our experiences, and the book came out on the One Life Radio podcast #booksky

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Claudette Fette, Ph. D. - β€œNo Saints Here: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness, Health and the Cost of Ignorance in the Lone Star State” -Ep. 3134 Podcast Episode Β· One Life Radio Β· February 27 Β· 1 sec

Good talk about supporting mental health with Bernadette Fiaschetti
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... #author #mentalhealth #occupationaltherapy

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Neurodivergent Nexus

Fabulous resources for strength-based neurodivergent assessment from Dr Bryden Carlson-Giving neurodivergentnexus.com#:~:text=The%... #occupationaltherapy

Neurodivergent ICE resources mnneat.wixstudio.com/mnneat/safet... from MnNEAT.

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New data shows Minneapolis economy reeling since ICE's Operation Metro Surge began The director of community planning and economic development estimates the city is losing $10 to $20 million every week.

Operation Metro Surge is hurting small business and doing long-term damage to Minnesota’s economy.

It’s time for this campaign of retribution to end.

www.kare11.com/article/news...

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I guess we're just arresting journalists now.

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Band is nearly done ;0)

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Crochet projects - colorful patchwork after a Persian tile pattern in background and red ribbing with crochet hook in front with paper printed pattern

Crochet projects - colorful patchwork after a Persian tile pattern in background and red ribbing with crochet hook in front with paper printed pattern

Taking a break from my winter project, the afghan, to start my Norwegian Melt the ICE hat 🧢

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In memoriam: Dr. Mary Frances β€œFrancie” Baxter Texas Woman’s University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Frances "Francie" Baxter, PhD, OT, FAOTA.

Francie Baxter was a treasure. She will be missed. inside.twu.edu/people/read/... #occupationaltherapy

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It’s Been a Long Time Coming Jack Smith finally talked...and he had a lot to say

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Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79 Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities.

Bob Kafka led ADAPT. He was a hero, fighting for disability rights in Texas and nationally.

www.npr.org/2025/12/27/g...

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A Mother's Journey Raising a Child with Mental Illness with Claudette Fette Podcast Episode Β· The Art Of Imperfect Adulting Β· 12/16/2025 Β· 1h 3m

The latest interview for No Saints Here is out today! With Amy Stone's The Art of Imperfect Adulting podcast

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No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain

No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain

No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain

No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain

No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain

No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain

No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain

No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain

Denton Texas showed up in the rain for No Kings

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I am heartbroken at the harm these cuts bring to children & families. We need access to affordable health care &to knowledge that we have used public funds to build over decades. The RIFs are wasteful.

aaron-voices.com/moms-blog/sliding-back-into-ignorance-will-not-be-good-for-children-and-families

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We apologize to the UN. We don’t know who failed to mind grandpa… we in the USA are just embarrassed. #unitednations

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Denton - Chicken TACO Cookoff Β· May Day Strong A fiery gathering where flavor meets resistance. Join us as local cooks throw down their best chicken tacosβ€”no fear, no billionaires, just bold seasoning and bold ideas. While some always chicken out,...

I'm attending May Day Strong's event, β€œDenton - Chicken TACO Cookoff” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...

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The β€˜Troubled Teen Industry’ - Mother of mentally ill young man explores how controversial intervention program led to his addiction, death Aaron Fette around 1998, in his early 20s.

Interview for No Saints Here: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness Health… book out in paperback 8/5/25!
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#addiction #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #recovery #treatment #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #occupationaltherapy

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Karl was a hero. Rest in power.

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Do you support the β€œbig beautiful bill”?

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Hill Country Authors - Exploring Mental Health and Community-Based Practices with Claudette Fette - Compliance Podcast Network Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and writ...

β€œDive into a powerful convo with Claudette Fette on mental health, advocacy & her book No Saints Here on the #HillCountryAuthorsPodcast.”Listen nowπŸ‘‡

bit.ly/45jIZZt #AuthorTalks #MentalHealthMatters #HillCountryVoices #occupationaltherapyinmentalhealth #livedexperience

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A healing journey 'No Saints Here' is a tale both harrowing and heartbreaking, but one told with the intent of helping others who struggle with addiction and mental health issues

No Saints Here is a must read, healing journey for parents of troubled children. https://open.substack.com/pub/accidentalpublisher/p/a-healing-journey?r=1cyd76&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
#newbooks #mentalhealth #booksky @tamupress.bsky.socialΒ @claudettefette.bsky.social

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Mom's Blog β€” aaron-voices

Today’s blog aaron-voices.com/moms-blog about the book @stoneycreekbooks.bsky.social

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Book titled no saints here a cautionary tale of mental illness health and the cost of ignorance in the lone star state. Cover has pictures of second author Aaron Fette as child and early 20s with facial tattoos, and his grave stone

Book titled no saints here a cautionary tale of mental illness health and the cost of ignorance in the lone star state. Cover has pictures of second author Aaron Fette as child and early 20s with facial tattoos, and his grave stone

Look what arrived today! #mentalhealth #schoolmentalhealth #troubledteenindustry #wraparound #addiction #recovery #families #mywhy @stoneycreekbooks.bsky.social

www.tamupress.com/book/9781965...

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No Saints Here Book Links β€” aaron-voices A place to collect book links, articles, interviews, blogs - all things related to No Saints Here: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness, Health, and the Cost of Ignorance in the Lone Star State

My book, No Saints Here: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness, Health, and the Cost of Ignorance in the Lone Star State, comes out this month so I collected the reviews - aaron-voices.com/no-saints-he...

I'll work on getting interviews up soon.

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Elon Musk is gone, but DOGE's actions are hard to reverse. The US Institute of Peace is a case study Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency behind, but its playbook has impacted dozens of agencies, departments and organizations and left thousands of federal workers unemployed or...

You and I would be in jail. apnews.com/article/doge...

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Volunteer Interest Form Β· Powered by People Sign up here and a Powered by People Organizer or Volunteer Manager will get in touch to get you started!

Want to join me for Powered by People? Went to Beto’s town hall in Denton, TX.
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Political Divisions and Morality: An Interdisciplinary Conversation - Consortium on Moral Decision-Making This event will bring together researchers in psychology, political science, communications, philosophy, sociology, and anthropology to discuss political divisions and moral decision-making. The event...

I'm excited to announce a hybrid Expanding Empathy event on Political Divisions & Morality, next Friday April 25 from 11am-5pm EST, in person at Penn State & on Zoom. This event will bring together researchers in psychology, political science, communications, philosophy, sociology, anthropology. 1/n

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Some lovely practices πŸ’™

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