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PCBRACE2023August Edition - Back to School with Karen Harrington of Pitt County SchoolsThis month we are talking about all things back to school with the Pitt County Schools Director of Student Services Karen Harrington.
Pitt County Schools has made large strides in implementing trauma-informed practices for students and staff, and Mrs. Harrington is highlighting that in this episode.
Pitt County Schools will be hosting open houses across the county Thursday, Aug. 24.
K-5 grades are 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
6-8 grades are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
9-12 grades are 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
This week, PCS has...
2023-08-2320 minPCBRACE2023June Edition: Lillie Malpass with the Pitt County Coalition on Substance UseThis month we are highlighting the important work of the Pitt County Coalition on Substance Use with a chat with its executive director, Lillie Malpass.
PCBRACE is here to normalize conversations about trauma and resilience, pull difficult issues out into the light to obliterate shame, blame, and secrecy to build a better community for our children and ourselves.
To learn more about PCCSU, click here.
Click here to learn more about TEDI BEAR Child Advocacy Center.
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2023-06-2828 minPCBRACE2023May Edition: Keith Letchworth & Derick Fields of the National Alliance on Mental Illness - Pitt CountyThis month we are recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month with our guests, Keith Letchworth, vice president of the Pitt County chapter of NAMI, and Derick Fields, secretary of the Pitt County Chapter of NAMI and certified NAMI Peer Support Facilitator. Join us as we learn about what the National Alliance on Mental Illness has to offer as well as a conversation around destigmatizing mental illness.
PCBRACE is here to normalize the conversations about trauma and resilience, pull difficult issues out into the light to obliterate the shame, blame, and secrecy to build a better community...
2023-05-0437 minPCBRACE2023April Edition: Pitt County Sheriff's Office's Venus Curry, Community Programs Coordinator & Sgt. Lee Darnell, Public Information OfficerThis month we welcome representatives from the Pitt County Sheriff's Office, Venus Curry, community programs coordinator, and Sgt. Lee Darnell, public information officer, to discuss the amazing work the Pitt County Sheriff's Office is doing to build resilience in the community through its community programming and the programs, such as WEAR and SHARP, being offered at the Pitt County Detention Center.
PCBRACE is here to normalize the conversations about trauma and resilience, pull difficult issues out into the light to obliterate the shame, blame, and secrecy to build a better community for our children and ourselves.
2023-04-1831 minPCBRACE2023March Edition: Executive Director of Rocking Horse Ranch Morgan TedderThis month we welcome Morgan Tedder, executive director of Rocking Horse Ranch. Rocking Horse Ranch offers equine therapy for those experiencing the effects of trauma and other disabilities. Its mission is to improve each participant's quality of life so that they can become more independent, productive, and active members of our community.
PCBRACE is here to normalize the conversations about trauma and resilience, pull difficult issues out into the light to obliterate the shame, blame, and secrecy to build a better community for our children and ourselves.
Click here to learn more about the Rocking H...
2023-03-0621 minPCBRACE2023February Edition: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month with C4FVP Child Counselor Maddy DayFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and we know that teens are vulnerable to intimate partner violence and bullying outside of the home. Learn more about teen dating violence and the resources that are available with our guest Maddy Day, child counselor, at the Center for Family Violence Prevention. Not only does she discuss dating violence among teens, but she also has a nuanced look at prevention and supporting caregivers who may have experienced intimate partner violence themselves. Come talk with us about these hard issues. Let's normalize the conversations, pull these difficult issues out into the light...
2023-02-0823 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE2023 Welcoming the New Year and Welcoming the New Director of Pitt County DSS- Sharon RochelleWelcoming Sharon Rochelle- New Director of Pitt County DSS- She has heart for her people and her new community! She is ready to dive in and do the good work!
Get to know a little about her and her vision for her department! We look forward to ongoing collaboration with her in the future! In addition- Hop onto the NC Stop Human Trafficking website for more details regarding prevention programs being highlighted this month. NC Stop Human Trafficking - Give to stop human trafficking in North Carolina (networkforgood.com) Register for the ongoing trainings being provided there an...
2023-01-1136 minPCBRACE2023PC BRACE November 2022 Dr. Jennifer Matthews Talks about the Community Resilience Model (CRM) Efforts in Pitt CountyPC BRACE November 2022 Dr, Jennifer Matthews Talks about the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) Efforts in Pitt County.
Pitt County has 4 Certified CRM Teachers offering the Community Resiliency Model trainings to the public. CRM teaches skills to help children and adults experiencing stress and traumatic stress reactions. These skills can be used as a wellness practice, to promote wellbeing and support our ability to walk through the world as our best selves. To sign up for a training or request one for your group or agency, please feel free to reach out to creemensj@ecu...
2022-11-0815 minPCBRACE2023PC BRACE 2022 September Edition Desha Lane from Impact YouthPC BRACE 2022 September Edition Desha Lane Executive Director from Impact Youth- Speaks about the program, the inspiration behind its creation, and the impact on the community. Welcome to Desha. We love hearing about the work she and her team are doing to benefit the children of PITT County.
2022-09-1227 minPCBRACE2023PC BRACE 2022 The August Edition- D'Nise Williams of ECU Health Injury PreventionPC BRACE 2022 The August Edition- D'Nise Williams of ECU Health Injury Prevention
2022-08-0218 minPCBRACE2023PC BRACE 2022 July Edition- Martin Pitt Partnership for ChildrenWelcome to Kiersten Mahaffy, Professional Development Coordinator, and Ashley Smith, Community Outreach Coordinator from Martin Pitt Partnership! Together they talk about the good work that revolves around the importance of developing relationships between parents and children, parents as partners, community partners and strengthening the community through the resources and activities that they provide each and every day.
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PCBRACE2023PCBRACE 2022 June Edition- Greenville's Juneteenth Celebration/PRIDE Event Details- Community Connections ARE Protective Factors and Prevention!PCBRACE 2022 June Edition- Greenville's Juneteenth Celebration/PRIDE Event Details- Community Connections ARE Protective Factors and Prevention!
Welcome to Tiffanie Herring and Nancy Winterbauer as they talk about these two fabulous CommUnity Events!
2022-06-0827 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE2022 Podcast for April- Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness MonthPCBRACE2022 Podcast for April- Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month- Join us as we welcome Ta'sha Woolard and Monica Daniels from PITT COUNTY DSS.
2022-04-0528 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE2022 NAMI Pitt County President and local author, Tiffanie HerringThis week Bonnie Jean and Melinda welcome NAMI Pitt County President and local author, Tiffanie Herring. Join us as Tiffanie shares information regarding the Pitt County community efforts for NAMI and her inspiration for writing her new book, Simply De-Escalate.
2022-03-0932 minPCBRACE2023Michele Marston Stevens- Koinonia Community Solutions Part 2Michele Marston Stevens, Regional Director of Koinonia Community Solutions speaks to us about the mission and focus areas of services that Koinonia is bringing to Greenville, Pitt County and surrounding areas in Northeastern, NC- through education, economic empowerment and housing initiatives. Together we talk about how this supports the work of prevention and providing protective factors for families.
2022-02-0813 minPCBRACE2023Michele Marston Stevens Part 1- Koinonia Community SolutionsMichele Marston Stevens, Regional Director of Koinonia Community Solutions speaks to us about the mission and focus areas of services that Koinonia is bringing to Greenville, Pitt County and surrounding areas in Northeastern, NC- through education, economic empowerment and housing initiatives. Together we talk about how this supports the work of prevention and providing protective factors for families.
2022-02-0816 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE2022 First Podcast of the NEW YEAR - Welcoming JOY with JOY Soup KitchenSpecial guest, Tom Quigley from the JOY Soup Kitchen talks about the fabulous community work and impact going on at JOY! These folks and partners support to the community in a multitude ways. We are filled with JOY to be speaking with him about all that is going on.
2022-01-0436 min2021-12-0615 minPCBRACE202319 Days of Prevention- Guests Dr. Erin Roberts and Dr. Jennifer MatthewsThe kick-off to 19 Day of Prevention- Prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences/promotion of Resilience- BRACE Leadership Team members/ECU professors Dr. Jennifer Matthews and Dr. Erin Roberts talk about the new BRACE Website, monthly resources and promoting tools for the prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma.
2021-11-0115 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE2021 July Brinkley Collier TEDI BEAR CAC Child Life Specialist InternWhat does it take to be a Child Life Specialist Intern? And why is that such an important skill to have? Thanks to Brinkley Collier from ECU for filling us in on such a special program.
2021-07-1929 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE 2021 April Prevention MonthWhat do we have in store for you this month to observe April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month...
2021-04-0812 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE 2020 Get Ready for the 19 Days of Child Abuse Prevention-Part 2Melinda and Bonnie Jean are at it again! Spreading the word in any way that they can about the prevention of child sexual abuse and the commercial sexual exploitation of children; as well as physical abuse. While EVERY DAY is an opportunity to protect children, 365 days of the year, we will have 19 DAYS in November where a specific topic will be highlighted within an educational opportunity via a virtual format.
2020-10-2714 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE 2020 Get Ready for the 19 Days of Child Abuse Prevention-Part 1Melinda and Bonnie Jean are at it again! Spreading the word in any way that they can about the prevention of child sexual abuse and the commercial sexual exploitation of children; as well as physical abuse. While EVERY DAY is an opportunity to protect children, 365 days of the year, we will have 19 DAYS in November where a specific topic will be highlighted within an educational opportunity via a virtual format.
2020-10-2712 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE 2020 the Return Episode- Podcasting on the Porch- Part 2Special guest-podcasting on the porch with Melinda Sampson and Bonnie Jean Kuras: Portia Willis, from the Center for Family Violence Prevention.
The three community outreach educators talking about the importance of teaching consent.
2020-09-1718 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE 2020 the Return Episode- Podcasting on the Porch!Part 1 with special guest, Portia Willis, from the Center for Family Violence Prevention.
2020-09-1711 minPCBRACE2023A Lamb's Place- Transitional HousingJoin us as we welcome Lauren Anzelone and Brittany Bradford from a new and recent start-up called a Lamb's Place- Transitional Housing for Young Adults.
2020-02-0517 minPCBRACE2023January Edition of PCBRACE2020-Samar BadwanListen as we welcome Samar Badwan- Arabic Interpreter and Teacher of children with autism for Pitt County Schools, Chair of the Human Relations Council for the City of Greenville, NC and Board Member/Spokesperson for her local mosque.
2020-01-1519 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE 2019 The December Edition- Kristy Moore- Youth VillagesKristy Moore, the Regional Supervisor from Youth Villages talks about services and needs for youth in the community. Take a listen and sponsor a child.
2019-12-0615 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE 2019 Child Trauma Response Victim Advocate, Greenville, PDDenise Williams is the Child Trauma Response Victim Advocate for Greenville, NC.
2019-11-0814 minPCBRACE2023PCBrace 2019 Liz Liles- Daughters of Worth FounderWhat is Daughter's of Worth and how is the work of this community group impacting the lives of the girls in our area? Listen to our interview with Founder and CEO of Daughters of Worth, Liz Liles to find out.
2019-10-1816 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE2019 September Edition Amanda Parmelee Martin Pitt Partnership for ChildrenAmanda Parmelee - Director of Community Outreach for Martin Pitt Partnership for Children talks about the resources available to our community! Parents of young children will find valuable resources at the Martin Pitt Partnership for Children.
2019-09-0517 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE2019 September Edition Pam Strickland GuestPam Strickland Pitt County Coalition Against Human Trafficking
2019-09-0512 minPCBRACE2023August PCBRACE2019 Guest Speaker Leah Arnold- Battered Immigrant ProjectLeah Arnold- Lawyer for the non-profit Battered Immigrant Project joins us to talk about the services provided through Legal Aid NC and the Battered Immigrant Project, the needs in the community and ways that you can support the work being done for members of our community.
2019-08-0918 minPCBRACE2023July 2019 Max Sutton Guest SpotJoin us as we welcome Max Sutton from Easter Seals to PCBRACE2019! Max gives a great run down of the services provided at EasterSeals through the MST and OPT programs that she works with! Wonderful to hear about the efforts being made to shift the focus from families being "at risk" to being "high potential"!
2019-07-1016 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE2019 June Edition- June is PTSD MonthSpecial Guest Jessica Holton- What PTSD is. What causes it and who experiences it.
Clarification, understanding and response strategies
2019-06-2421 minPCBRACE2023BRACE 101Special guest TEDI BEAR CAC’s own, Kia Glosson, talks about the BRACE movement in PITT COUNTY. Learn a thing or two about Adverse Childhood Experiences and the work this group is doing to bring resiliency skills to the community!
2019-05-2416 minPCBRACE2023PCBRACE2019 May is Mental Health Month-Guest Shannon WilliamsUpcoming activities that highlight the resources available to families/mental in PITT County.
2019-05-0316 minPCBRACE2023Part III: Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness MonthThird installation of our conversation. Bloopers, included!
2019-04-0212 min2019-04-0111 minPCBRACE2023Welcome to PCBRACE2019!Introduction episode to mark April- Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.
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