Shows
Wedgwood's Coffee Break ConversationThe Illusion of Connection: Social Media's Impact on Today's Kids w/ Brina Tiemeyer & Mark WashingtonSend us a textWhat kind of connection are teens really finding online? And what’s being lost or gained in the process?In this episode, Brina Tieymeyer & Mark Washington (Zeeland Public Schools) help unpack the complex relationship between social media and connection.Explore how constant digital interaction can impact emotional well-being, why kids (and adults!) may still feel lonely despite being “connected,” and what healthy use of social media can actually look like.Whether you’re a parent, educator, or youth worker, this conversation offers bot...
2025-06-0441 min
West Michigan's Morning NewsState of the Child - Wedgwood Christian ServicesBrooke Jevicks, Vice President of Advancement and Brina Tiemeyer, Director of Clinical Services at Wedgwood Christian Services join us to discuss their annual State of the Child event held yesterday at the Frederik Meijer Gardens.More information can be found here: https://www.wedgwood.org/sotc/
2025-03-1105 min
Wedgwood's Coffee Break ConversationReframing Suicide: A Public Health Perspective w/ Brina TiemeyerSend us a textIn this episode, Hillary and Brina Tiemeyer discuss the critical topic of framing suicide as a public health issue. They highlight the importance of using language that de-stigmatizes suicide and providing trauma-informed care. The conversation covers the need for understanding and intervening in suicidal thoughts, particularly among teenagers and adolescents, and emphasizes approaching the topic with empathy and sensitivity. Brina and Hillary address the challenges of discussing suicide and suicide prevention, including the stigma surrounding it, and the importance of open, honest conversations. Tune in for insights...
2024-09-1124 min
Behind the FrontlineEpisode 019 - What mental health initiatives should employers consider?Join us Behind the Frontline, a podcast hosted by Frontline Training Solutions' Creative Director, Nic Dampier, and Managing Director, Nathan Leaman, where we facilitate in-depth discussions around timeless solutions for everyday workplace and workforce challenges. In this episode, we sit down with Dan Gowdy, President & CEO at Wedgwood Christian Services, as well as Brina Tiemeyer, Director of Clinical Services at Wedgwood Christian Services, and Janis Petrini, Co-Owner/Founder for Frontline Training Solutions, Express Employment Professionals Grand Rapids, and Specialized Recruiting Group Grand Rapids. In this episode, we discuss why it is so crucial for employers to prioritize m...
2024-06-1159 min
Wedgwood's Coffee Break ConversationMore Than a Diagnosis w/ Brina TiemeyerSend us a text“Here at Wedgwood, we see you as a person first, and we want to meet you where you're at, and we want to help. We don't see you as a diagnosis, you are always a person first.”The complexity and intensity of mental and behavioral needs continues to grow. Brina Tiemeyer, Clinical Supervisor in Wedgwood’s Community Mental Health Programs, knows that to address this growing need, individuals need integrated, well-rounded, tailored care.In this Coffee Break Conversation, Brina talks about the amplified mental health needs of our co...
2022-07-1814 min