In the summer of 2012, Lora Matz and Todd Archbold began compiling a syllabus and content for the PrairieCare Leadership Development Program. This program was aimed at empowering staff, increasing satisfaction and compassion, and ultimately improving the patient experience within the organization. PrairieCare was recognized the next year with a Mentoring Award from Minnesota Business Magazine and has since trained and nourished over 100 staff members. This has led to significantly increased engagement, lower turnover, and positive career trajectory for those participants:
"I thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the LDP, it was an invaluable experience! I really enjoyed being able to take some time away from my position to really re-invest in my work, to learn to think “outside of the box” and consider different perspectives, to improve both professionally/personally and become more confident in my role. I appreciated having a wide range of folks in the program from various backgrounds/sites/specialties which enriched the conversations and connections. To have a company decide to take the time to offer this opportunity and invest in their employees also made me feel and know I was valued. I can’t say enough about how amazing the LDP program is and would encourage any and all to pursue this opportunity for growth!" |
"To be nominated and participate in the Leadership Development Program was an honor; the program allowed me to be challenged and to step outside my comfort zone. One of my goals was to gain more insight into myself personally and professionally. When the program was complete, I learned to let my intuition guide me. But most of all, I left feeling empowered. I enjoyed being surrounded by people from other disciplines at PrairieCare; I got a better understanding of each of their roles and I found it interesting to see how others, along with myself, react in certain situations. I believe a person can never stop learning or growing; you can never stop challenging yourself. When given the opportunity to do all of this take it!" |
the team
Lora Matz, MA, LICSW
Lora began working with PrairieCare in 2008 to develop the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program. She helped build a program over the course of two years boasting 3 established tracks for patients that are full each day. Much of the success of the program is credited to Lora’s expertise and outstanding clinical abilities. She then helped onboard new staff by providing orientation and clinical coaching.
Lora is an internationally known health and wellness expert in the practices of Integrative Medicine. She has a rich background as a psychotherapist, lecturer, writer and consultant who has worked for many years in the areas of mind-body medicine and transpersonal development. Lora is a senior faculty member with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) in Washington, DC and teaches and facilitates training groups in the Professional Training Programs in Mind-Body Medicine, The Global Healing Trauma Initiative, Healing the Wounds of War International Program, and CancerGuides.® She is also an adjunct faculty member with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, Health Coaching Program, and Saybrook University.
Lora has extensive experience working with trauma suffered by children and adults in a variety of settings, including post 9/11, post Hurricane Katrina, the Middle East and Haiti. She led a team of professionals who responded to the trauma experienced by children who were on a school bus when the I-35W Bridge collapsed in Minneapolis.
Lora incorporates imagery, breath work, meditation, and transpersonal development into her work as well as the CMBM model of assisting groups. She created a curriculum for teaching inner city pre-school teachers and their students stress reduction techniques and the principles of emotional intelligence.
Lora began working with PrairieCare in 2008 to develop the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program. She helped build a program over the course of two years boasting 3 established tracks for patients that are full each day. Much of the success of the program is credited to Lora’s expertise and outstanding clinical abilities. She then helped onboard new staff by providing orientation and clinical coaching.
Lora is an internationally known health and wellness expert in the practices of Integrative Medicine. She has a rich background as a psychotherapist, lecturer, writer and consultant who has worked for many years in the areas of mind-body medicine and transpersonal development. Lora is a senior faculty member with the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM) in Washington, DC and teaches and facilitates training groups in the Professional Training Programs in Mind-Body Medicine, The Global Healing Trauma Initiative, Healing the Wounds of War International Program, and CancerGuides.® She is also an adjunct faculty member with the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality and Healing, Health Coaching Program, and Saybrook University.
Lora has extensive experience working with trauma suffered by children and adults in a variety of settings, including post 9/11, post Hurricane Katrina, the Middle East and Haiti. She led a team of professionals who responded to the trauma experienced by children who were on a school bus when the I-35W Bridge collapsed in Minneapolis.
Lora incorporates imagery, breath work, meditation, and transpersonal development into her work as well as the CMBM model of assisting groups. She created a curriculum for teaching inner city pre-school teachers and their students stress reduction techniques and the principles of emotional intelligence.
Todd Archbold, LSW, MBA
Todd started his career as a social worker, consultant, and health care executive. He began his career as a school counselor and social worker in Minnesota public schools. In 2006 he transitioned his passion to the mental health care treatment setting. Todd has experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including health care, education, and recreation/sports.
After earning his MBA in 2009, he began spearheading development efforts to to expand mental health services by creating new programs, strengthening community partnerships, and focusing energy on community outreach and educational initiatives. These efforts have included the clinical and operational design and launch of numerous programs including clinics, hospitals, integrated care models, consultation programs, residential services, and intensive outpatient programs.
Todd has helped in new business ventures both private and non-profit, including authoring business plans, leadership structures, and financial modeling. He has served as a key consultant to several other organizations in Minnesota, California, United Kingdom and the European Union. His interest in education and technology has helped to drive innovation and the promotion of evidence-based practices through avid market and clinical research.
Todd has been a part of several award-winning projects including recognitions for architectural design, innovations in patient care, new health initiatives, and community outreach. He was honored in 2011 with the Patriot Award from the US Dept of Defense, in 2012 with the Leadership Award from PrairieCare, and in 2015 as an Emerging Leader from Minnesota Business Magazine.
Todd started his career as a social worker, consultant, and health care executive. He began his career as a school counselor and social worker in Minnesota public schools. In 2006 he transitioned his passion to the mental health care treatment setting. Todd has experience working with children and families in a variety of settings including health care, education, and recreation/sports.
After earning his MBA in 2009, he began spearheading development efforts to to expand mental health services by creating new programs, strengthening community partnerships, and focusing energy on community outreach and educational initiatives. These efforts have included the clinical and operational design and launch of numerous programs including clinics, hospitals, integrated care models, consultation programs, residential services, and intensive outpatient programs.
Todd has helped in new business ventures both private and non-profit, including authoring business plans, leadership structures, and financial modeling. He has served as a key consultant to several other organizations in Minnesota, California, United Kingdom and the European Union. His interest in education and technology has helped to drive innovation and the promotion of evidence-based practices through avid market and clinical research.
Todd has been a part of several award-winning projects including recognitions for architectural design, innovations in patient care, new health initiatives, and community outreach. He was honored in 2011 with the Patriot Award from the US Dept of Defense, in 2012 with the Leadership Award from PrairieCare, and in 2015 as an Emerging Leader from Minnesota Business Magazine.