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Stretching on Tuesdays‘Tis the Season for Giving (Live from the 2024 LifePath Thanksgiving Luncheon)Stretching on Tuesdays is about the human experience. The heart of this show is having beyond-the-surface conversations to learn more about the unique perspectives, experiences, and passions that have impacted our guests’ lives. This episode is a special one. We recorded this episode LIVE at the 2024 LifePath Thanksgiving Luncheon, in the middle of a room of more than 700 event attendees. This annual event is one of the best in the Lehigh Valley, and the BSI team was thrilled to be part of it again this year. Before stepping on stage as this year’s emcee, host...2024-12-1941 min
Nuthin' To Do PodcastEpisode 36: G Moniy and Ring Wars CarolinaWelcome to Episode 36 of the Nuthin' To Do Podcast with Dominique! 🎙️ This action-packed episode features a new champion, fair fun, and upcoming community events.
We’re joined by Greg "G Moniy" Johnson, the NEW Ring Wars Carolina Heavyweight Champion, fresh off his big win. Greg talks about his journey to becoming champion and shares details about the three upcoming wrestling shows this weekend, including two taking place at the Cumberland County Fair.
Dominique also dives into the excitement surrounding the Cumberland County Fair, which runs through September 8th, and highlights some key events, including the 4th Annu...2024-09-0647 min
Conversations with KidsPeaceInterdisciplinary Care at KidsPeace Children’s Hospital | Episode #63One aspect of KidsPeace’s approach to caring for kids in its hospital and residential treatment setting is the use of “interdisciplinary teams” – groups of professionals representing areas of expertise working with clients and families on individualized treatment plans.
In the latest “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast, host Bob Martin talks with KidsPeace Hospital’s director of social services, Laura Haas, about the impact this approach can have on meeting the needs of kids in crisis.
2024-07-3012 minConversations with KidsPeaceVirtual Reality Therapy Demonstration | Episode #62How does a mental health provider incorporate technological innovations to serve its clients, but in a responsible and sustainable way? At KidsPeace, a pilot project involving the use of Virtual Reality (VR) in the therapeutic setting may present an answer to that question.
On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin talks with Jamie Chubb, director of Pennsylvania residential clinical services, about the VR project – and with her guidance takes the relaxation program for a test ride for podcast viewers. He then welcomes Kaitlin Stefanski, chair of KidsPeace’s Innovative Interventions Committee, for a discussion about h...2024-06-2517 minConversations with KidsPeaceHope Center one-year anniversary of BHUC | Episode #61June marks the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Hope Center for Youth and Family Crisis’s behavioral health urgent care service in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.
On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin talks with Executive Director Tammy Margeson and Customer Relations Liaison Michele Chassner about the lessons learned in the past year - and the possibility that the Hope Center model could be duplicated in North Carolina and beyond.2024-06-1114 minConversations with KidsPeaceRoundtable discussion for Foster Care Month | Episode #60May is National Foster Care Month, and on the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast host Bob Martin talks with three KidsPeace associates in the foster care field - about the state of fostering post-pandemic, how mentoring is becoming an important aspect of foster care, and what concerns are expressed by those considering becoming foster families.
(They also agree on the oddest question a potential foster parent has asked!)2024-05-3018 min
Be a Problem Solver PodcastEp. 171 Mental Health Awareness: What is a behavioral health urgent care?We are joined this week by Michele Chassner of the Hope Center run by KidsPeace outside of Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a behavioral health urgent care, but also has several services to help children from ages 3-20 with a variety of mental health needs. Michele talks to us about the trending mental health challenges for kids that are commonly appearing in her work and how these services can help. This is MUST LISTEN if you have kids in this age group! Grab our $7 e-book to help you get started on practicing for tech wellness! W...2024-05-2128 minConversations with KidsPeaceReflections on Education | Episode #59On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, KidsPeace teachers from Georgia, Pennsylvania and Maine reflect on the role education plays in KidsPeace’s treatment programming.
2024-05-0711 minConversations with KidsPeaceLVHN Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow | Dr. Joseph Venditto | Episode #58In addition to providing kids in crisis therapeutic help, KidsPeace also offers opportunities for real-world training to medical professionals beginning their careers in mental healthcare. In 2024 KidsPeace serves as a clinical rotation site for physicians in Lehigh Valley Health Network’s new fellowship program in child and adolescent psychiatry.
On the latest edition of our podcast series Conversations with KidsPeace, Dr. Joseph Venditto - the first fellowship participant to complete a rotation here – talked about his experience, why he chose the specialty of child and adole2024-04-2511 minNuthin' To Do PodcastEpisode 14: Suave The Poet and Sophia LittleWelcome to Episode 14 of the Nuthin' To Do Podcast with Dominique! 🎙️ In this special episode, we have a dynamic lineup featuring spoken word artist Dre Sansbury, aka Suave The Poet, and a guest host, Sophia Little, daughter of Amber Little.
Join us as Dre Sansbury shares his powerful spoken word performances and insights into the art of poetry and storytelling.
But that's not all! Sophia Little takes the reins as guest host and interviews our very own Dominique about the upcoming 4th annual Art Gallery of Hope for KidsPeace. Get an inside look into this meani...2024-04-121h 07Conversations with KidsPeaceAutism Awareness Month | Episode #57April is Autism Awareness Month, and on the latest Conversations podcast Rob Harvey, Director of Intensive Behavioral Health Services, offers his perspectives on the state of autism programming in the post-pandemic period, how the continuum of autism services KidsPeace provides is addressing a rapidly growing demand, and how new research is challenging the view of autism as primarily an issue for male children.2024-04-0921 minConversations with KidsPeaceToxic Friendships with Madelyn Almonte | Episode #56What is a “toxic friendship?” How can I tell if a friendship is toxic … and if it is, what can I do about it? These are questions addressed in a new “learning” section of KidsPeace’s therapeutic support service TeenCentral.com.
TeenCentral’s Madelyn Almonte discusses the concept of toxic friendships and ways to help teens recognize and deal with them, on the latest edition of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast. 2024-03-0609 minNuthin' To Do PodcastEpisode 6: Ashlei Elise, Pepper Woodard, HunterWelcome to Episode 6 of the Nuthin' To Do Podcast with Dominique! 🎙️ In this episode, we highlight individuals who are making a difference in the community through their work and acts of kindness.
Our first guest is Ashlei Elise, the director of marketing for the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. Join us as we dive into the world of sports marketing, community engagement, and the exciting events happening with our local baseball team.
Next, we have Pepper Woodard, the marketing and sales director for Paddy's Irish Pub. Discover the strategies behind marketing a beloved local establishment, the vibrant atmosphere of Pa...2024-02-0945 minConversations with KidsPeaceLobbying for more funding to support child welfare professionals | Episode #55As program manager for KidsPeace Foster Care in Kingston, NY, Jennifer Udvardi-Morris works to connect kids in need with foster families and other services. But she’s also taken on a different task – lobbying legislators in her state to address the needs of those working in the child welfare field.
In the latest installment of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast, Jennifer talks with host Bob Martin on the critical issues facing those who work in the field, and her outreach on those subjects with lawmakers in the Empire State.
In December, Jennifer wrote a guest column for...2024-02-0519 minConversations with KidsPeaceKidsPeace President and CEO Mike Slack discussing highlights of 2023 | Episode #54The sixth season of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast kicks off with KidsPeace President and CEO Mike Slack discussing highlights of 2023 and what challenges he expects the organization and the mental healthcare field will face in the new year. 2024-01-1815 minConversations with KidsPeaceAutism Focused Foster Care | Episode #53According to a recent study, children with autism are more than twice as likely to enter foster care than those without that diagnosis. In one county in Pennsylvania, KidsPeace is launching an effort to meld its expertise in foster care with its understanding of the needs of kids with autism.
On the latest episode of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast, host Bob Martin talks with Heather Einsig, a family resource specialist in the KidsPeace Foster Care office near Reading, PA, about the “Autism Focused Foster Care” program – why it’s needed, and what challenges it faces in recruiting an...2023-06-1206 minConversations with KidsPeaceMiss Pennsylvania Alysa Bainbridge | Episode #52The reigning Miss Pennsylvania, Alysa Bainbridge, recently toured KidsPeace’s Orchard Hills Campus facilities, and sat down for an interview about her advocacy for greater awareness of mental health concerns, especially in children. You can learn how her social issue focus has its beginnings in her own family’s experience, on the latest “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast.2022-09-2210 minConversations with KidsPeaceKidsPeace Fayetteville Auction | Episode #51Supporters of KidsPeace’s foster care operations in Fayetteville, North Carolina will come together again this fall to celebrate local artists and raise funds to help our office care for foster families in the region.
Host Bob Martin talks with Program Manager Mike Edelman about the 9th annual KidsPeace Fayetteville Auction, on the latest episode of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast.
Hear it now here, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.2022-09-0913 min
The Virtuous Heroes PodcastEp. 79 “Navigating Passion and Purpose” w/ Leah YawIn this week's episode, Chris speaks with Leah Yaw, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. Leah talks about navigating both passion and purpose. Watch to learn how to best integrate both into your career or your life as a whole! Leah Yaw is lucky and happy to be in a job that combines both her passion and purpose-filled work. She has always been an individual who strives to help people. She wants to help those that are marginalized or don’t have the resources to help them grow and succeed. Because of...2022-08-2450 minConversations with KidsPeaceHelping kids at KidsPeace just be kids | Episode #50KidsPeace and its clients benefit tremendously from the generosity of donors and philanthropic-minded people – whose contributions often make it possible for our kids a chance to just be kids, if only for a little while.
In some locations, support is provided by groups known as Boards of Associates. On the latest episode of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, Lehigh Valley BOA Co-chair Shawn Hughes of BSI Corporate Benefits discusses the group’s work and its current efforts to raise funds to improve recreational facilities at KidsPeace’s Children’s Hospital and the Pennsylvania residential treatment campus.
Listen...2022-08-1014 minConversations with KidsPeaceEmployee engagement during the pandemic | Episode #49On the latest installment of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin talks with the head of a nonprofit arts organization about how they faced the challenge of retaining and motivating employees when COVID-19 threatened to end everything they and their organization does.
The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations2022-07-0615 min
Conversations with KidsPeaceAdulting 101 | Episode #48Navigating the transition into young adulthood isn’t always smooth or obvious, and many of us rely on parents and families to help us make sense of that all. But kids ageing out of foster care may not have that support system, and KidsPeace Foster Care in New York is addressing that need with a new program called “Adulting 101.”
Celebrating National Foster Care Month, the latest episode of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast features the program’s leader, Ariel Helman, Children and Family Treatment and Support Services supervisor in KidsPeace’s Kingston, NY office. Ariel talks about the rationale...2022-05-1916 min
The PowerPLAY ShowS3 Episode 18: The PowerPLAY RePLAY with Dominique Womack!This week on a PowerPLAY Re-PLAY - we revisit my conversation with KidsPeace’s own Dominique Womack. Kids Peace is a non-profit organization devoted to helping children with emotional and behavioral challenges. Dominique has dedicated years to helping them raise money for programs that help both foster children and foster parents have the emotional support and materials to continue to raise the youth through all circumstances. And this year, she continues the tradition with the second annual Art Gallery of Hope fundraiser which displays art from kids that are looking for their forever homes and kids...2022-05-1232 min
The Adoption FilesInterview with Kirsten WeatherfordKirsten Weatherford was born and adopted in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has some very odd eligibility requirements for adoptees seeking access to their documents. Join me as Kirsten and I talk about these requirements, her personal journey in requesting her adoption file, and her efforts to be present for young adoptees.
Kirsten is the author of the book Finding My Way Home. She was a guest on Haley Radkes podcast. Kirstens can be heard on episode 168 of Adoptees on, as part of the Estrangement Series. Kirsten has a blog, nomoremisfit.com, and can also be found on Instagram @nomoremistfit2022-02-141h 28Conversations with KidsPeace140 years of Hope, Help and Healing | Episode #47KidsPeace kicked off the celebration of its 140th Anniversary at the end of January, following the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic that has remade the landscape of mental healthcare in America. Host Bob Martin welcomes KidsPeace President and CEO Michael Slack to discuss the significance of the anniversary and what he expects for the organization in the year ahead, in the premier episode of the fifth season of the Conversations podcast.2022-02-0215 minConversations with KidsPeaceFour Years of Life Hacks | Episode #46A favorite saying … an inspirational quote … maybe a tip to do something around the house better. For the past four years, guests on our Conversations podcasts have shared their wisdom and expertise by providing visitors with “life hacks.” In this last episode of 2021, we revisit some of our favorite life hack suggestions, to provide our podcast audience with some guidance and hope for the coming year. Bob Martin hosts.
Conversations with KidsPeace returns for a fifth season in 2022. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts!
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The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsore...2021-12-2112 minConversations with KidsPeaceThe Power of Telling Stories | Episode #45The latest issue of Healing Magazine has been published (at www.healingmagazine.org), with a special section examining the therapeutic power of telling stories.
On the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, several of the issue’s contributing authors give their perspectives on stories and storytelling as a tool to overcome trauma and strengthen mental wellness.
The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations2021-12-0224 minConversations with KidsPeaceSubstance Use and Addictions Treatment at KidsPeace | Episode #44Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to forget other issues continue to affect our society. One of those issues: substance abuse and addiction, and on a new episode of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast we discuss how KidsPeace’s treatment programs are serving clients in need in the COVID age.
The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations2021-10-1913 minConversations with KidsPeaceSuicide Prevention and QPR | Episode #43September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the latest edition of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast discusses an approach described as “CPR for suicide prevention.” Host Bob Martin and suicide prevention trainer Jessica Racine also discuss some of the prevalent myths around suicide in our society, and how to combat them.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a suicide crisis:
Call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 (https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.)
Or contact Crisis Text Line by texting HELLO to 741741 (www.crisistextline.org.)
2021-09-2113 minConversations with KidsPeaceOasis Services | Episode #42One effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses and organizations has been a renewed interest in the emotional and mental health of their employees. In the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, we discuss a new initiative by the consulting practice Spyglass Solutions to equip and train groups to help their workforces practice effective self-care to address the effects of stress and anxiety.
The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations2021-07-2626 minConversations with KidsPeaceHealing RoundupIn the latest installment of Conversations with KidsPeace, host Bob Martin talks with three contributors to the just-published issue of KidsPeace’s Healing Magazine -- discussing how games can help train new direct care employees, and how education and art therapy have been changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
And you can find the articles from the newest issue at https://www.healingmagazine.org/issue-47/
The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations2021-06-0826 minConversations with KidsPeaceDungeons and Dragons and TherapyThe Spring/Summer 2021 edition of Healing Magazine has been published at healingmagazine.org. The magazine’s “Spotlight” section looks at how games can be beneficial in a therapeutic sense, and its lead article highlights KidsPeace’s leadership in using the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons in its group sessions with individuals with autism.
Last fall KidsPeace’s Rob Harvey discussed his work in this area on the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast.
You can download the new “Games People Play” issue or read and share individual articles from the magazine at www.healingmagazine.org
The Conve...2021-06-0131 minConversations with KidsPeaceFamilies First legislation | Episode #41It’s described as the most significant reform in federal child welfare policy in decades. How will the Families First Prevention Services Act change programs like foster care and residential treatment across America? KidsPeace’s Ken Olson joins the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast as part of our commemoration of National Foster Care Awareness Month, to discuss the law’s impact on caring for kids in need.
The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations2021-05-1924 min
The PowerPLAY ShowS2 Episode 23: Dominique Womack and The Art Gallery of Hope!My guest this week has made it her work to help the most vulnerable of our population, foster children.Born and raised in Fayetteville, NC is not for the faint of heart but, for Dominique Womack it is the mere heartbeat of her existence. As a teen - she fell in love with helping the surrounding communities by volunteering. When high school came to an end, she joined Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Fraternity at East Carolina. Being a member of Kappa Kappa Psi allowed her to combine the two things she loved most music and...2021-05-1333 minConversations with KidsPeaceHas foster care been changed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic? | Episode #40May is National Foster Care Month and, after a year of pandemic, how has foster care changed? On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, we talk with two KidsPeace foster care experts on what adjustments were made to deal with the impact of COVID-19, and which of those adjustments are likely to remain after the pandemic eases.
The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations2021-05-0422 minConversations with KidsPeaceImposter Syndrome | Episode #39Amid the issues surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on our lives, some people appear to be handling all of it exceptionally well – demonstrating a high level of quality and leadership in their chosen field. They may be considered experts and leaders by everybody, everywhere … … except in their own minds.
On the latest edition of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, a discussion of the phenomenon of “imposter syndrome” – when high-performing individuals doubt their own worth. Host Bob Martin is joined by Dr. Ashleigh Anderson to explain what this condition involves, how it might be made worse by the pressures of the p...2021-04-2111 minConversations with KidsPeaceTelehealth: Therapy’s Next Frontier? | Episode #38Healthcare organizations have had to adopt new approaches to serving their clients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But will those new ways to deliver care continue to be an option after the crisis eases? In the case of outpatient mental health treatment, the answer for one option appears to be “Yes.”
On the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin discusses the future of telehealth in outpatient care with KidsPeace’s Breannah Allen.
The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations2021-03-1825 min
Changing Your Dreams: Parenting a Child with Special Needs6. How to Nurture Special Needs Siblings and Spouses with Alana Miller and Lindsay GrohowskiAlana Miller and Lindsay Growhowski are moms to 14-year-old John and 10-year-old Brayden, who has intellectual disabilities. As a stepmom, Lindsay has been in the boys’ lives since Brayden was a toddler and John was in Kindergarten. Alana is a Family Resource Specialist for KidsPeace, a therapeutic foster care agency in Richmond, VA. Lindsay is a Middle School Counselor. And just last year they started a small business called, Say Hello Threads.Their mission is to be conversation starters and advocates. They hope that instead of teaching children not to stare, people will instead teach them to sa...2021-03-0333 minConversations with KidsPeaceKidsPeace has launched a new consulting practice | CWK#37KidsPeace has launched a new consulting practice – aiming to share its expertise and insights with other organizations. On the latest “Conversations” podcast, host Bob Martin talks with Spyglass Solutions principal consultants Patrick Slattery and Ben Steefel about expectations for the new venture and what organizations can benefit the most from working with Spyglass.
https://www.spyglasssolutions.org2021-02-1720 minConversations with KidsPeace2020 to 2021: Looking Back, Looking Ahead | CWK#362020 will go down in history as a remarkable and challenging year for all of us … including KidsPeace. What will be the lasting impact of 2020 on the organization – and what can we expect from 2021?
On the latest edition of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, President and CEO Mike Slack joins host Bob Martin for a look back, and look ahead, for KidsPeace and mental healthcare in general.2021-01-1816 minConversations with KidsPeaceTeenCentral Stories and Responses | CWK#35KidsPeace’s TeenCentral.com service has provided needed support to young people struggling with anxiety and stress from the COVID-19 pandemic. On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast host Bob Martin checks in with TeenCentral’s Jodi Whitcomb and Jessica Racine on its continuing efforts to provide hope and help to youth, and they explain the process for the centerpiece of the service – the stories submitted by teens and the response they received from the service.2020-12-0730 minConversations with KidsPeaceBeing Prepared for Mental Wellness Amid a Pandemic | CWK#34The latest issue of KidsPeace’s Healing Magazine looks at the impact COVID-19 has had on mental health in America, and proposes a new way to look at safeguarding our mental wellness in the face of the stress of the pandemic. On the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matthew Koval discusses how we can adopt a set of actions to protect ourselves against the effects of COVID-19 – call it “mental health protective equipment,” or MPE. Bob Martin hosts.2020-11-1716 min
Lehigh Valley with Love PodcastTeenCentral.Net | One of The Internet's Oldest Sites Still Proving Cutting Edge ResourcesTeenCentral.net was one of six sites recognized by Microsoft in the late 1990s as innovations in the use of the “new World Wide Web technology”. Unlike many websites from that time, however, it’s still going strong and as relevant as ever.
In this episode, we talk with Jodi Whitcomb, who leads the team at TeenCentral.net We talk about the service and the larger role it’s playing in young people’s lives amid the pandemic
Teencentral is powered by KidsPeace as a free and safe prevention and intervention resource for youth.
For nearly...2020-11-0200 minLehigh Valley with Love PodcastTeenCentral.Net | One of The Internet's Oldest Sites Still Proving Cutting Edge ResourcesTeenCentral.net was one of six sites recognized by Microsoft in the late 1990s as innovations in the use of the “new World Wide Web technology”. Unlike many websites from that time, however, it’s still going strong and as relevant as ever.
In this episode, we talk with Jodi Whitcomb, who leads the team at TeenCentral.net We talk about the service and the larger role it’s playing in young people’s lives amid the pandemic
Teencentral is powered by KidsPeace as a free and safe prevention and intervention resource for youth.
For nearly...2020-11-0200 minConversations with KidsPeaceDungeons & Dragons and Autism | CWK#33It’s a role-playing game that’s been around for more than forty years, but Dungeons & Dragons is finding new popularity these days -- and at KidsPeace, it’s also found a new role in helping young people with autism. On the latest installment of Conversations with KidsPeace, therapist Rob Harvey describes how he’s turned his passion for Dungeons & Dragons into a surprisingly successful approach to learning and practicing social skills and teamwork for his clients – who are having fun at the same time! Bob Martin hosts.2020-10-0729 minConversations with KidsPeaceInterview with Dr. Scott Reines | TeenCentral Donation | CWK#32The heart of KidsPeace’s TeenCentral.com service lies in the stories shared by visitors, and the therapeutic support responses they receive. In the latest installment of our podcast series Conversations with KidsPeace, host Bob Martin talks with KidsPeace Board of Directors chair Dr. Scott Reines about his family’s donation to the service aimed at keeping its heart beating for future visitors.2020-09-2209 minConversations with KidsPeaceCards CONNECTING Humanity | CWK#31Amid COVID-19 and other challenges that are dividing our society, the latest edition of Conversations with KidsPeace podcast tells an inspirational story of connection.
Host Bob Martin talks with a recreational therapist about how kids in our residential treatment program found a way to share a message of hope with residents of local nursing homes, as both face the stress of pandemic lockdowns.2020-07-0214 minConversations with KidsPeaceKidsPeace Virtual Hug | CWK#30Just in time for Mother’s Day, KidsPeace is rolling out a unique initiative to help people connect across the divide of social distancing – The KidsPeace Virtual Hug.
Vice President Ann McCauley joins host Bob Martin in a new special edition of “Conversations with KidsPeace” to explain how an offhand comment from a client in treatment led to the Virtual Hug – and to demonstrate it by sending one out to a special group of heroes.2020-05-0616 minConversations with KidsPeaceSpecial Edition COVID 19 | Walk in Assessments | CWK#029A mental or behavioral health crisis is terrifying enough for an individual or their family in the best of times, but it’s even worse during a global crisis like the coronavirus pandemic. KidsPeace’s outpatient offices in the Lehigh Valley and Monroe County offer free walk-in assessments for those in crisis – providing guidance on their next steps in resolving the crisis while keeping them out of hospital emergency rooms at this critical time.
KidsPeace Outpatient Program Manager Harvie Oliver discusses what happens during one of these assessments, in a special episode of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast. B...2020-04-1013 minConversations with KidsPeaceTeenCentral and the COVID-19 Crisis | CWK#028On a special edition of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast, we discuss KidsPeace’s TeenCentral.com service and the role it can play amid the COVID-19 crisis.
TeenCentral.com leader Jodi Whitcomb offers insights into how her team is providing specific information on coping with COVID-19, while continuing to give young people a safe place to ask questions, share stories and seek advice in a time when they may feel more alone than ever before. Bob Martin hosts.2020-04-0217 minConversations with KidsPeaceHow to SURVIVE teenage attraction and angst | CWK#027The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast returns for its third season just in time for Valentine’s Day 2020 – and examines the phenomenon of “young love”…
Therapist Breannah Allen discusses how young people deal with romantic attraction and attachments, and ways parents can help them navigate those situations. Bob Martin hosts.2020-02-1113 minConversations with KidsPeacePets, Animals and Nature | Helping People Heal And Thrive | CWK#026The new issue of KidsPeace’s Healing Magazine is out now, and on the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast host Bob Martin talks with three contributors who shared their stories of the therapeutic benefits that pets, animals and nature can provide.2019-12-1626 minConversations with KidsPeaceInterview with Adrienne Pauling and Michelle Callahan on Family Therapy | CWK #025Treating a child suffering from mental or behavioral health challenges often involves treating their families, too. On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin welcomes back therapists Adrienne Pauling and Michelle Callahan to discuss the importance of family therapy and ways it can make a difference in helping kids thrive.2019-11-2623 minConversations with KidsPeaceInterview with Bennie Eliason of LVHN Street Medicine | CWK#024The next “Conversations” podcast discusses a program from a local hospital network that seeks to care for the physical and mental health needs of members of our community who are our “street neighbors.” Bob Martin hosts.
More information about the Street Medicine initiative can be found at https://www.lvhn.org/community-health/street-medicine-program2019-11-1317 minConversations with KidsPeaceInterview with Dr. Caron Farrell | CWK#023On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin talks with Dr. Caron Farrell, the new Vice President of Medical Affairs at KidsPeace Hospital, about her philosophy of care and how an interdisciplinary approach can lead to better results for the kids treated at the Hospital.2019-10-0910 minConversations with KidsPeaceOn Location At the Sensory-Sensitive Playground | CWK#022For the past year, kids in KidsPeace’s autism programs in the Lehigh Valley have had a place to play designed for their particular needs. On the latest episode of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin tours the playground with program manager Alexis Harvey to learn what makes it a special experience for our clients.2019-09-1612 minConversations with KidsPeaceThings teachers wish parents knew | CWK#021On the latest episode of Conversations with KidsPeace, a teacher shares what she WISHES parents would know about their kids heading Back to School. Bob Martin hosts.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.2019-08-1422 minConversations with KidsPeaceRecruiting for Mental Health Professionals | CWK#020The latest installment of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast examines how the organization is dealing with a tight labor market for skilled healthcare professionals. Bob Martin hosts.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.2019-07-1113 minConversations with KidsPeace40 Years of Foster Care | CWK#019The Spring/Summer issue of Healing Magazine Is now available and on the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin talks with two of the magazine’s contributors – discussing KidsPeace’s 40 years of foster care services, and a new approach to treating addiction and underlying mental health issues as the same time.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
The Spring/Summer 2019 edition has a special section, “Foster Care at 40” – which looks at fostering from a variety of perspectives...2019-06-0820 minConversations with KidsPeaceA Mother’s Story | CWK#018In time for Mother’s Day, the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast brings you a story of one woman’s struggle with a child in mental health crisis, and how she and her family found the help they needed through KidsPeace’s outpatient programs. Guest host Dr. Ashleigh Anderson talks with Gosia Sutliffe about navigating the health care system to find the right path for her child and her family.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.2019-05-0817 minConversations with KidsPeaceA Conversation with KidsPeace Interim CEO Michael Slack | CWK#017For the first time in over a decade, a new individual is in the top management position at KidsPeace. New Interim President and CEO Michael Slack discusses his career and vision for the organization on the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast. Bob Martin hosts.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
2019-04-1024 minConversations with KidsPeaceNo Appointment Necessary | CWK#016KidsPeace offices in Pennsylvania have a way to help families struggling with the mystery of whether (or how) to seek help for kids in crisis … and all you have to do is walk right in. In the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, therapist Sara Kahler explains the free walk-in assessment program. Bob Martin hosts.2019-03-2617 minConversations with KidsPeaceCombating Mental Health Stigma | CWK#015It may be the single biggest barrier to seeking help for many suffering from a mental health condition – the stigma society associates with mental illness. In our podcast series, host Bob Martin talks with author Michael Schlossberg and Dr. Matthew Koval as they take on the issue of stigma from personal, medical and societal perspectives – including:
How a depression emerged for one of the guests during college, and how he got past “self-stigma” to seek help.
The role Robin Williams’ suicide played in prompting Schlossberg to become a public advocate for viewing mental illness as a chronic condition, a...2019-02-1231 minConversations with KidsPeaceGender Diversity | CWK#014(PLEASE NOTE: The audio of this episode’s discussion has been edited for privacy needs.)
Mental health professionals, along with many families and individuals, are dealing with the implications of gender diversity, as society moves from a binary view of gender to multiple gender models. On this Conversations podcast, therapist Jonna Finocchio and psychiatrist Ashleigh Anderson discuss the changes in how we view gender and their impact on caring for the gender-diverse. Bob Martin hosts.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel f...2019-01-2233 minConversations with KidsPeaceHoliday Stress Is Coming To Town | CWK#013It’s holiday time on the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast – actually, it’s holiday stress that guests Adrienne Pauling and Michelle Callahan discuss with host Bob Martin. They offer tips on navigating money concerns, grief, family conflicts and overscheduling – as well as a foolproof way to clean up a broken glass at your holiday get-together!
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.2018-11-2918 minConversations with KidsPeaceDe-Escalation | CWK#012On the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, we look at the latest issue of Healing Magazine and its focus on de-escalation of kids in crisis. We talk with the head of an organization promoting a comprehensive strategy for defusing situations quickly and effectively. We also discuss what therapists and professionals need to keep in mind when counseling populations at risk for suicide amid a wave of attention to the subject in popular culture. And a KidsPeace clinician reviews a new book by an Olympic champion about enduring and triumphing over horrific sexual abuse. Bob Martin hosts.
1:22 - Jamie Pfister, Kids...2018-11-2129 minConversations with KidsPeaceFoster Talk | CWK#011On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, the two foster parents behind the “Foster Talk” feature on fostercare.com talk about how they hope the blog series can provide guidance to both foster parents and those considering fostering. Bob Martin hosts.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.2018-11-0216 minConversations with KidsPeaceIntroducing Daysha | CWK#010On our podcast, we invite you to meet an Indiana foster teen and hear her insights about how she grew from a troubled child into a college student and scholarship recipient. Introducing the remarkable Daysha Copeland, on the latest episode of “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Bob Martin hosts.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.2018-10-0913 minConversations with KidsPeaceBack To School Tips | CWK#009It’s that time of year again – families are starting to get ready for summer to end and school to begin. On the latest episode of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, we talk with Adrienne Pauling and Michelle Callahan from KidsPeace’s Pennsylvania community programs on what parents can do to help their kids better manage the transition back to school. Bob Martin hosts.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
Adrienne and Michelle’s Six Back-to-School Tips for Parents:2018-08-1523 minConversations with KidsPeaceCritical Incident Response Team | CWK#008In times of crisis or disaster, we rely on the courage and skill of first responders to help those affected. But what about the well-being of those individuals? Who helps the helpers cope with the stress and emotions they feel as a result of their work?
On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, we talk about KidsPeace’s Critical Incident Response Team - a program that can provide needed support for the first responder heroes we all depend upon. Bob Martin hosts.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with K...2018-07-2612 minConversations with KidsPeaceFighting Sex Trafficking of Children | CWK#007Sex trafficking of children isn’t a problem just in other countries – it’s happening in America as well, and communities need to bring resources from multiple sources together to combat it.
On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, we discuss the work that’s being done in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley community to address the commercial sexual exploitation of children, and the role KidsPeace plays in treating its victims. Bob Martin hosts.
Listen here, or to subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace”2018-07-1033 minConversations with KidsPeaceGetting Lost In TechnoReality | CWK#006On the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, a special episode focused on the new issue of KidsPeace’s Healing Magazine and the topic of excessive social media and Internet use among children. Hear from three experts who authored articles in the magazine’s special section “Getting Lost in TechnoReality”– sharing their thoughts on how serious a problem excessive screen use is and what parents can do about it. Bob Martin hosts.
The new issue of Healing Magazine was published May 30; to view it and back issues of the magazine, visit www.healingmagazine.org.2018-06-0537 minConversations with KidsPeaceFostering Opioid Impacted Infants | CWK#005One of the heart-breaking aspects of America’s opioid epidemic is its impact on foster care – especially when it comes to babies whose mothers used the drugs during pregnancy. In one Pennsylvania community, KidsPeace Foster Care is working to bring answers and hope to foster parents and healthcare workers caring for opioid-impacted infants. On this episode of our podcast series, learn more about this effort and the challenges of caring for these youngest victims of the opioid crisis. Bob Martin hosts.
Guests: Heather Moore (PA Eastern Regional Manager, KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs); Megan Craig (KidsPeace foster parent...2018-05-1422 minConversations with KidsPeaceFoster Care – What’s Next? | CWK#004Significant changes are rocking the foster care system in America. What’s next for foster care and the kids who need it? In this episode of the podcast series “Conversations with KidsPeace,” we mark National Foster Care Month in May by hearing from KidsPeace foster care specialists Bryan Hoffstetter and Rebecca Cade on the challenges they face, how traditional foster care may become a thing of the past, and what keeps them motivated in such a demanding profession. Bob Martin hosts.
To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace”2018-04-2321 minConversations with KidsPeaceToo Many Meds? Discussing Polypharmacy – CWK#003When children with mental or behavioral health issues are put onto multiple psychotropic medications at the same time, there are concerns about long-term effectiveness and side effects. In this conversation, Dr. Ashleigh Anderson discusses this issue of polypharmacy and how KidsPeace works to minimize it in its residential programs, and offers some advice to parents concerned about managing the medication load on their kids. Bob Martin hosts.
You can subscribe to the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast at iTunes or Google Play. If you have comments about a particular conversation, or ideas on subjects for future podcasts, please let us...2018-04-0216 min
Autism Society of Berks CountyAutism Society - Making Connections!Alexis Harvey, Program Manager for KidsPeace Autism Services, joins Carol to discuss social opportunities provided by Autism Connections!2018-03-3010 minConversations with KidsPeaceMental Health First Aid – CWK002We all know the importance of first aid for physical ailments. Now, a national group is promoting a similar approach to helping folks in mental health or emotional crises. KidsPeace’s Rob Harvey discusses his work as a trainer for Mental Health First Aid – what it is, and who should consider getting trained in it. Bob Martin hosts. Click below to listen to the podcast.
You can subscribe to the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast at iTunes or Google Play. If you have comments about a particular conversation, or ideas on subjects for future podcasts, please let us know at R...2018-03-0818 minConversations with KidsPeaceBeating the Winter Blues – CWK001Are the “Winter Blues” real? In this episode of our podcast series, KidsPeace’s Chris Ferry talks about the origins – physical, and maybe even evolutionary – of feeling depressed and sluggish in the wintertime, and offers some simple tips on how to counteract the winter blues – as well as a great “life hack” inspirational quote. Bob Martin hosts. Click below to listen to the podcast.
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Email: robert.martin@kidspeace.org2018-02-2215 min
Y102's RoundtableFoster Parenting 101 with KidsPeace and How To Get StartedYou want to be a Foster Parent, but aren't sure how to start? KidsPeace is in the Roundtable Studio this morning, to help you get on the right track towards fostering children who need your guidance and love.2017-07-1629 minY102's RoundtableKidspeaceKidspeace2017-01-2030 min