Parenting Teens that Struggle. Helping parents get their families back.
Knowing that mental wellness is a topic that deeply affects each and every one of us, McLean Hospital brings you Mindful Things, a podcast dedicated to real talk about the conditions and situations we face daily yet rarely discuss. In each episode, we sit down with some very special guests, including experts from Harvard Medical School, as well as ordinary people living extraordinary lives, to dig deep into everyday challenges while also exploring their own experiences with conditions such a ...
Life. Playing by the rules, doing the right thing, working hard and striving to be a good person can give us a sense of control and security. At least that is what Leah believed until she was diagnosed with advanced ovarian and breast cancer when she was 46 years old. She quickly realized that life is truly precarious - filled with uncertainty and dependent on chance. Through hearing other's stories of their precarious moments, we realize that this is actually what connects us as human being ...
Co-hosts Francis Iacobucci (he/him/his) and Catherine Brown (she/her/hers) explore the complexities and profound impacts of eating disorders. With insights from individuals in recovery, mental health professionals, and family members, Eating Disorders: Navigating Recovery helps break the stigma surrounding eating disorders and provides a platform for engagement and connection. The recovery journey is not linear; whether you have struggled with disordered eating for days or years, we are here ...
Welcome to Springbrook's Converge Autism Radio, featuring viewpoints and insights about autism for parents and professionals who support children with autism every day. We select our speakers and guests based on their expertise and experience in the field of autism, and we want this program to bring you fresh ideas, practical tips and renewed hope. The ideas and opinions expressed on this program are not necessarily the viewpoint of Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health.
Keeping it real about mental health. Our guests and listeners are from all over the globe and all walks of life. The signature show on Mental Health News Radio Network - the world's first podcast network dedicated to our favorite subject: Mental Health!
You learn / YOUTURN. Is a podcast dedicated to accelerate the process of change within the behavioral health space. Our goal is to help individuals transform, systems evolve, and communities be reborn. We know that there is a better way and we believe in the power of a new paradigm. A paradigm focused on individual strengths over deficits, systemic disruption over the status quo, and grassroots community change over external dictates. The future is now. It starts with knowledge. Join us. You ...
Where clinical psychology intersects with pop culture.
Dr. Janina Scarlet and Dustin McGinnis take a whimsical look at the psychology behind the Harry Potter series chapter by magical chapter.
Do you wonder what stimulates your happy brain chemicals- dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, endorphin? Answer your questions with these lively conversations between Loretta Breuning and real readers of her book, Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels. Still have more questions? Read the book and be a guest on the show yourself! Contact Dr. Breuning and learn more about her work at the Inner Mammal Institute at: InnerMammalIns ...
Goodness Chick empowers you to live life with a full cup rather than an empty one; focusing on mental wellness, self care, healthy relationships, the power of kindness and incorporating volunteerism into our lifestyle.
Your host, Kim Saeed takes you on a journey toward recovery and transformation following narcissistic abuse.
It's time to look at being highly sensitive as a strength. Emotions are powerful. Join us to learn how to inspire them, utilize them to be of service, and live freely as your most authentic self. Our most popular series on Mental Health News Radio is now its own podcast. Tune in, join in, spread the word - but most of all - feel inspired and empowered about your highly empathic self.
Host Dawn Westmoreland brings in guest experts to discuss strategies to stand up to bullying and discrimination for adults and children. This podcast offers tips on resiliency, overcoming, healing and other guidance to empower listeners. Do you want to know how to help children who are bullied in their schools or how to handle workplace bullying? Dawn and her guests blow the whistle on tactics used to bully and discriminate people and provide solutions that create healthy and safe work envir ...
Do You Ever Feel Like Everything Is Going Up In Flames? Fire fighters, police officers, military, EMS providers, medical personnel and all first responders are under immense pressure and stress, day in and day out. This can lead to incredible challenges both at work and at home. My mission is to put a spotlight on these problems and help find solutions with the Rescue the Rescuer podcast. I want to help shred the shame and highlight strategies that work to alleviate and eliminate common stum ...
Join Andrea Schneider, MSW, LCSW (licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist) as she Interviews top experts in the field on the latest in mental health interventions, studies, and healing modalities for topics on narcissistic abuse recovery/ healing from toxic relationships; trauma and loss; maternal mental health (perinatal depression/anxiety; traumatic birth, perinatal loss, infertility; life/role transitions from menarche to menopause ); special needs parenting; and many other topics ...
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Marsha Van W struggling kids, losing sleep, and taking control of your life
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Today we are joined by Marsha Vanwynsberghe, a mom, life adversity coach, podcast host, and a resource for parents with struggling kids everywhere. "Marsha has spent the last 25 years as a Kinesiologist and Personal Trainer. She coached and mentored people on how to make physical changes and emotional transformations to their bodies and their lives…
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Kindness Matters and Announcing the Precarious Project
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I've been receiving a newly FDA-approved drug since December. My hope has been to give my body the chance to see if the disease responds to treatment in order to improve my quality of life. As it turns out, this treatment has been very difficut for me to tolerate. It's brought into question so much for me. Every day I wake up feeling grateful to be…
The amount of quality sleep directly affects our mental health. Experts say we need between 7-9 hours a day in order for our bodies and minds to fully recover. Adults who sleep less than 7 hours each night are more likely to say they have had health problems, including heart attack, asthma, and depression. (cdc.gov) Shift workers, such as Frist Res…
Today Dan Holmes, co-founder of NeuroDiverse Couple Podcast also on Mental Health News Radio, is joined by Perry, Mark & Greg to discuss how relationship needs should come before tasks and solutions. You will hear from the ND/AS perspective on areas of growth, lessons learned, and still things to remember when it comes to being relational or task o…
Today we are joined by Angie Weber to talk about being a mother, how to take care of yourself first in order to show up for your kids, and various problems that a mother might face such as guilt of feeling not good enough. we also talk about Burnout, the caretakers burden, and how to deal with those things as a mother and a parent. https://theparen…
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Dave Weiner is a True Advocate and Champion for Veterans
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Mr. Dave Weiner has served both military and civilian communities passionately for well over 27 years in military, law enforcement and corporate security service. Mr. Weiner started his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force in 1993 as a military policeman. As his career progressed, he worked a variety of assignments such as a patrol…
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and her husband Dan with guest, Dr. Stephen Shore. Dr. Shore is the man behind the quote, "When you have met 1 person with Autism, you have met 1 person with Autism." Dan and Stephanie discuss Dr. Shores' diagnosis story and journey through education, as well as share from Dr. Shores' expertise in Special Education on how …
Jenn talks to Dr. Roberto Olivardia about what dyslexia is and steps parents and caregivers can take to effectively support their children. Roberto explains what causes the challenges in learning to read and spell written words, shares ways to recognize the signs of dyslexia, provides tales from personal experience to help with condition management…
Sharon Grossman, "The Burnout Doc," talks to me about preventing burnout and designing solutions that fit your individual needs. (drsharongrossman.com) Link to my new course! https://innermammalinstitute.org/course If you like The Happy Brain Podcast, please rate and review it to help others make peace with their inner mammal. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCA…
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Dr. John J. Giordano The evolution of treatment
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Dr. John J. Giordano talks to Aaron about his modern approach to treatment, the old and ineffective methods that are still used, and the revolution that is currently happening in the treatment industry. John covers Ketamine Therapy, using cannabis to treat other addictions, temporary crutches vs. long-term solutions, and the drawbacks of 28-day cli…
March 5-11 is Women In Construction Week and we would like to highlight some of the great work being done by women in this space. From reducing stigma to creating a safe work environment both physically and emotionally, these two Ironworkers are forging a path for other women to follow. Erin Craw talks to Heather Kurtenbach and Vicki O'Leary about …
Hilary Truong, a coach for women and mothers joins us to talk about her approach to creating an unstoppable mother-daughter team. Hilary has been a therapist for the last twelve years, which has allowed her to gain perspective on the dynamics that create a healthy relationship. Her goal is to empower daughters by giving their mothers the tools to b…
Join us for our "just the guys" episode with Dr. Stephanie Holmes' husband Dan and friends as they discuss risk/reward ratios and how they each may determine when to engage or disengage based on the status of the relationship. They recognize an increase in the ability to healthily engage in conflict matters when there is personal growth and less di…
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Ernie Stevens creates mental health crisis training for Police Officers
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Ernest (Ernie) Stevens is a published author with a #1 best-selling book on Amazon titled: Mental Health and De-escalation: A Guide for Law Enforcement Professionals. Ernie was also a contributing author for, Police MentalBarricade. Ernie was a police officer for 28 years, serving 26 of those years with the San Antonio Police Department where he wa…
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What Is Validation and Why Is It So Important?
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Jenn talks to Dr. Blaise Aguirre about the importance of validating the thoughts and feelings of kids and teens. Blaise provides examples of what validation looks and feels like in kids and teens, shares ways to support our loved ones’ thoughts and feelings, and answers audience questions about learning how to validate feelings at any age. Blaise A…
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101. Courtney Gioia (she/hers), ACE Certified Fitness Professional and Mindset Coach
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Hi Navigators! We’re excited to welcome Courtney Gioia, CEO and founder of Loyobo, to the podcast! Loyobo (meaning Love Your Body), is a virtual wellness community dedicated to helping women ditch diet culture, find joy in movement and to finally figure out how to love their body. Courtney’s own journey with health and struggles around body image a…
Toni Nieuwhof wrote “Before You Split” after years of watching the toll that divorce takes. (toninieuwhof.com) Link to my new course! https://innermammalinstitute.org/course If you like The Happy Brain Podcast, please rate and review it to help others make peace with their inner mammal. THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST helps you blaze new trails to your dop…
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Wibe Wagemans, Cortisol ”The Master Hormone”
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Wibe Wagemans is a mobile and AI entrepreneur and author. He joins us to talk about cortisol and its surprising effects on almost everything in our lives. Website https://www.pardigm.com/about Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/wibewa?trk=author_mini-profile_title Books https://www.amazon.com/Books-Wibe-Wagemans/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AWibe+Wage…
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Commissioner Randall Liberty is changing lives inside Maine Prisons
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Commissioner Randall Liberty literally meets people where they are. This just happens to be in Maine prisons. He believes that treating prisoners like people and starting to help them rehabilitate is the only way to do things. He believes in MAT and knows this helps reduce the number of overdoses upon release. Wouldn't it be great if every prison c…
Join Dr. Paul Meier, Michaela Neff, and Kristin as they each share a signifant event in their lives and how that event impacted their mental health.By Kristin Walker
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Workplace Benefits from Being on the Spectrum
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Guest: Peter Mann Topic: Strengths of Autism in the Workplace Join Dr. Stephanie and Dan Holmes as they interview autistic entrepreneur Peter Mann. Peter unknowingly tapped into being neurodivergent, using his autism to become a highly successful serial entrepreneur and CEO. Being autistic allowed him to: see unusual patterns to improve business st…
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Greg Louganis ”The greatest diver in history” The Olympics, coming out, and the journey through dealing with his own mortality and need for perfection.
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A very special guest, known as one of the greatest divers of all time, Gregory Efthimios Louganis joins us to talk about his life, his accomplishments, and the change he has witnessed in attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community and the struggle with HIV/AIDS. Greg has won four Olympic gold medals, five world championships, and dozens of other awards …
Join attorney, Evonne Hopkins, and Kristin as they talk about divorce involving a narcissist. Divorce is not easy for anyone. If you've been married to someone using coercive control, a gaslighter, a trauma creator - it becomes a high conflict endeavor to extricate yourself and your family. Evonne answers the multitude of questions our listeners ha…
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Orange Theory Fitness Coach Natasha Houston shares her personal fitness journey
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Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. It is estimated that 8 million Americans have an eating disorder. These numbers seem bleak, but there is hope and a healthier way to live and love your body. After years of being a professional gymnast, Natasha Houston found her dream job as an Orange Theory Fitness coach. On t…
Jenn talks to Dr. Lisa Coyne about anxiety and how we can learn to manage it. Lisa unearths the positives about feeling anxious, shares ways to befriend our fear, and answers audience questions about shifting our attitudes about anxiety toward acceptance. Lisa W. Coyne, PhD, is an assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, and is …
Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and Dr. Sean Hirt to discuss relationships on the spectrum! Dr. Sean Hirt earned his master’s and Doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from Georgia School of Professional Psychology. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Casa Pacifica Center for Children and Families in Camarillo, CA. He completed post-doctoral tr…
A method for releasing physical and emotional pain is taught to me (and you!) by Roberta Tachi, a senior teacher of The Realization Process. (theselfawakens.com) Link to my new course! https://innermammalinstitute.org/course If you like The Happy Brain Podcast, please rate and review it to help others make peace with their inner mammal. THE HAPPY B…
Warning: This show doesn't hold ANYTHING back. If a man sentenced to 107 years in prison, can become a Harvard Fellow... then you can have hope. Andre Norman is the Professor of Tomorrow at the Academy of Hope. After fourteen years as one of the most feared men in the Massachusetts prison system, Andre Norman discovered his purpose, appealed his se…
Meeting people where they are is the theme that runs through Youturn Health. We do not believe that rock bottom is necessary to receive compassion and hope. Sometimes just an ear to listen will change a person's trajectory in life. Add to that a warm cooked Sunday dinner and you have the beginnings of real change. That is exactly what John Martin a…
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It's My Honor to Walk this Precarious Path with You - My Interview with Monica Dewey
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Every wonder what its like to work in cancer care? As a nurse? How it affects that individual? How it changes her/him? I do. You'd think I'd have those questions answered living with cancer for almost 10 years. Nope. All of my heath care providers show up professionally with appropriate boundaries. Sitting down with Monica, one of my oncology nurse…
Join Reid and the founder of Social Grace - a private practice that brings together psychotherapists, occupational therapists, educators, coaches and mentors to provide a broad range of services for those on the autism spectrum. About Ginny: Growing up in a neurodiverse family, led Ginny to discover her passion for working with children, young adul…
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Untangling Your Marriage: A Guide to Collaborative Divorce
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Nanci has been practicing law since 1992. She started her practice in busy litigation firms in Montpelier & Rutland, Vermont with a focus on Civil and Criminal Litigation and Family Law. She also worked at Vermont Legal Aid, Inc. representing victims of domestic violence and people with psychiatric diagnoses in mental health civil commitment procee…
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National Safety Council's Jenny Burke is dedicated to reducing workplace impairment
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Liz is joined by Youturn Health Chief Commercial Officer Sue Morrell and Jenny Burke who is Vice President, Impairment Practice Area at National Safety Council. Jenny is passionate about helping people get quality healthcare. She saw the Opioid epidemic as a crisis and wanted to help so she joined the NSC which provides resources to workplaces for …
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Acceptance & Commitment Skill-Building for Adolescents
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Jenn talks to Nate Gruner about acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and how it can be utilized by adolescents. Nate explains the benefits of ACT principles on the mental health of young adults, discusses how these applications can lead to more meaningful and fulfilling lives, and answers audience questions about how these small, habitual practi…
Join podcaster, Katherine A Hart, and Kristin as they talk about how silence has shaped their lives.By Kristin Walker
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Women on the Spectrum: Late in Life Diagnosis
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Join Reid as he speaks with Archaeologist Amy O’keeffe. Amy is from Dublin Ireland and they discuss her later in life diagnosis of Autism, ADHD and Fibromyalgia. She speaks about how she handles studying (as she completes her PHD from Trinity University) and how Ireland works with those who have disabilities.…
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100. Sara Gottfried (she/hers), social worker, author, and advocate, shares her story of healing and recovery
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Hello, Navigators! And welcome to episode 100! Today, we have the privilege of sharing our conversation with Sara Gottfried, a licensed clinical social worker. Currently, Sara works as a school social worker and outpatient therapist, serving individuals in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. She graduated from Bridgewater State University with a BS …
The author of the Mars Venus books gives me his view of the sex hormones and tells me how a dog obedience class improved his marriage. (marsvenus.com) Check out my new video course, Train Your Inner Mammal to Feel Good Now https://innermammalinstitute.org/course Get 10% off with the code ReaderDiscount at the checkout. You will learn to rewire your…
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"If you think it's hard to watch Imagine how Hard it is to Live"-Taylor Rhodes Jr.
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Taylor Rhodes lost his life to an accidental overdose in 2019 and his mom is making sure something good comes out of her family's tragedy. Kerri Rhodes is a licensed therapist with 28 years in the mental health field. She admits that nothing could have prepared her for the journey her family would take dealing with her son's addiction and untimely …
Join the incredible Katherine A. Hart as she talks about her new podcast, Is This All There Is?, on Mental Health News Radio Network. www.katherineahart.comBy Kristin Walker
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I Have Something To Tell You - My Precarious Life: B0NUS EPISODE
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I have decided to come clean and let you in on how my path towards death has evolved. I admit, I was purposely not disclosing some information. And, in this episode I lay the foundation for my rationale - or at least I explore my rationale. I'm at a crossroads. And, yes, I return to the concept of suffering becasue it's one of my measuring sticks. …
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Women Embracing Autism Later in Life
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Join Dr. Stephanie Holmes and her husband Dan as they discuss women on the autism spectrum with Dr. Natalie Egelbrecht. They discuss why girls are missed, co-occuring issues and differential diagnosis. Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht RP ND, is an autistic Registered Psychotherapist, Naturopathic Doctor, and an autism researcher with a Masters of Science in…
Join Reid Miles and Tim Goldstein discuss Tim's diagnosis at age 54 and how it helped him understand more about himself. They also talk about how the term "neurodivergent" might just be seen as a negative in the ASD world! https://www.timgoldstein.com/By MHNR Network, LLC
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Dr. Julie Goldstein Grumet and Zero Suicide
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Dr. Goldstein Grumet is Vice President for Suicide Prevention Strategy and Director of the Zero Suicide Institute at the Education Development Center. Her role with the organization has her integrating comprehensive suicide prevention approaches across sectors, settings, and ages and delivering solutions that address shared risk factors to improve …
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Healthy Coping for Children and Adolescents
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Jenn talks to Dr. Maggie Gorraiz about helping kids and teens manage their emotions, thoughts, and reactions in healthy and productive ways. Maggie discusses different types of coping strategies for children and adolescents, shares age-appropriate ways to teach coping to our loved ones, and answers audience questions about the mental health benefit…
This episode is just me because I want to explain my skepticism about the research we get from academic psychology. Get the full text here: https://innermammalinstitute.org/theproblem/ or watch it on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emsI9pxYWUQ Check out my new video course, Train Your Inner Mammal to Feel Good Now https://innermammali…
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Part 2 Responder Health provides full-time support for First Responders
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Responder Health is a program designed and managed by Armor Up America that specializes in supporting first responders and their families. First responders endure chronic stress and trauma that has a direct impact on their well-being. Responder Health provides the education, resources, and community they need to live healthy lives. Their team is co…
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Autism and Out of the Box Thinking and Action
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Join Reid as he speaks with child psychologist Dr. Shoshana Levin Fox about how she diagnoses and treats children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (differently than most practitioners). They discuss the methods she uses to assess children, such as DIR Floortime, and some unique terms, such as Islets of Normalcy, derived from her work of 25 years at th…
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Responder Health provides full-service support to First Responders
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Responder Health is a program designed and managed by Armor Up America that specializes in supporting first responders and their families. First responders endure chronic stress and trauma that has a direct impact on their well-being. Responder Health provides the education, resources, and community they need to live healthy lives. Their team is co…
Jenn talks to Julie Cullen about best practices for teaching our kids how to deal with change. Julie explains methods of providing extra support when kids need it most, shares ways to make change easier to understand and adjust to, and answers audience questions about navigating change that both children and parents can benefit from. Julie B. Culle…