CUTV News Radio Highlights Donna L. Lauck, DNSc, APN, BC of Collaborative Care

ABINGTON, PA -- Donna Lauck told everyone she wanted to be a Nurse. Today, she is not only a Nurse, she’s an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) with a Doctoral degree (DNSc) and a specialization in Psychology. She’s also an integral part of a team approach to healing at Collaborative Care of Abington. Donna draws on her nursing instincts, her compassion for humanity, and her 25-plus years of experience, to help balance all the physical, emotional and neurological sides of an individual.

Depending on the individual, this might include energy therapy modalities, such as Reiki or IET. Donna may also use hypnosis, classic cognitive behavioral approaches or a special self-esteem program. Donna often assigns clients homework, to help in their therapeutic goals.

Donna isn’t sure if it’s an inborn sensitivity or something education inspired, but she does have a talent for evaluating behaviors, offering support, and getting clients to participate in their own self-care. She also really loves working in a setting where the staff is so supportive of one another--offering back-up, insights, and opinions--and practicing a cohesive and well-rounded approach to health and comfort. It’s so collaborative, like their name says, and this kind of practice can also be referred to as mindful care. Donna says that aside from mental health issues, this type of treatment works wonders for stress relief and relaxation, which is essential in a bustling city like Abington.

If you noticed Donna’s e-mail address it refers to her as a Golf Doctor. While she could use therapeutic techniques to help one improve their focus and game, the main reason is her lifelong love of golf. Donna doesn’t play as much since her husband passed on, but still loves the sport, and frequently takes on her son.