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Family Development aims to provide professional development opportunities, online resources and information to support professionals working with military families. We recognize that while military families may have similar needs as civilian families, they also face unique situations that can positively and negatively impact family life. Our focus connects largely to early intervention, family strengthening, family violence prevention and treatment and has targeted individuals in the mental health, family advocacy, and education fields.
https://ia601409.us.archive.org/24/items/anchored-episode-26-final-mixdown-8-30-2022/Anchored%20Episode%2026%20Final%20Mixdown%208%2030%202022.mp3About this EpisodeIn this episode, we talk with Dr. Jane Silovsky and Mary "Tib" Campise about the continuation of the Sexual Behavior of Children and Youth professional development series!We discuss the array of topics already covered in our Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (SBCY) series. We also discuss the evolution of this series and our next programming under this topic area. Our four upcoming self-paced online courses within the Problematic Sexual Behavior of Children and Youth (PSB-CY): Clinical Assessment and Treatment Overview course series will provide professional development for clinically assessing, responding to, and treating PSB-CY.Podcast GuestsMary "Tib" Campise, LISCW, Family Advocacy Program Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and associate director of the Child and Youth Advocacy ProgramJane Silovsky, Ph.D., serves as a Professor, CHF/Jean Gumerson Chair, and Director at the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, and the Director of Research at the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics within the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences CenterEpisode Links* National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth * Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (PSB-CY): Clinical Assessment and Treatment Overview | Course Series Homepage * PSB-CY Course Series| Sharable PDF Flyer
Sign up for our FD mailing list and select the SBCY Series Updates option and receive details on upcoming series content and additional OneOp opportunities!About the SBCY Series The Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth series addresses normative, age, and developmentally-appropriate sexual behavior in children in addition to cautionary and problematic sexual behavior that children may exhibit. Visit the SBCY homepage to learn more and watch series webinars!SBCY Series – HomepageMusic: Memories, Royalty-Free Music via BensoundsThis material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368 and 2019-48770-30366.
https://ia601405.us.archive.org/11/items/celebrating-15-years-of-sesame-street-for-military-families-and-beyond-anchored-ep-25/Celebrating%2015%20Years%20of%20Sesame%20Street%20for%20Military%20Families%20and%20Beyond_Anchored%20Ep%2025_final%20mixdown.mp3 About this Episode In this episode, we talk with Tara Wright about the 15 year anniversary of SS4MF! We discuss the array of SS4MF topics and resources they for military families and children. This episode also provides an overview of the new suite of resources from Sesame Street for Military Families on temporary duty assignments. Podcast Guest
Tara Wright serves as Senior Content Manager in the U.S. Social Impact department at Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street.
In her work at Sesame, Tara creates content for Sesame Street In Communities and Sesame Street for Military Families, with the goal to help kids, families, and the providers who serve them grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Tara is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, a Marine Corps wife, and mama to two young boys. CE Information 1.0 CE credit will be available for this podcast episode through the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
These educational hours may be submitted by professionals to meet continuing education requirements for renewal of Social Work, Professional Counselor, and Family Therapist licenses. The UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work is an approved CE provider in all but the following 11 states: Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. Participants are encouraged to check with their states’ latest licensing rules to confirm reciprocity and CE rules. *Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on June 7, 2023. Obtain CE Credits To obtain CE credits for this episode, take the evaluation and post-test here.
For questions about continuing education opportunities, email OneOp FD at mflnfamilydevelopment@gmail.com. Episode Links and Materials * Sesame Street for Military Families| SS4MF Website * Sesame Street in Communities| SSiC Website * Connect with Sesame Street for Military Families| SS4MF Facebook * Sesame Street in Communities Text Campaign| Number: 833-541-0461
This podcast is a collaboration with the Sesame Street in Communities team. For more information on other OneOp programming with Sesame Street, visit our collaboration homepage!
Supporting Families with Sesame Street– Homepage
Music: “Memories,” Royalty-Free Music via Bensounds
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368 and 2019-48770-30366.
https://ia601508.us.archive.org/13/items/an-introduction-to-the-traumatic-brain-injury-center-of-excellences-caregiver-an/An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Traumatic%20Brain%20Injury%20Center%20of%20Excellence%27s%20Caregiver%20and%20Provider%20Resources_Ep%2024.mp3 About the Episode This episode provides an overview of traumatic brain injury, including the signs and symptoms to look for, and an intro to the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence. We discuss how TBI affects military families, spouses, and children when a family member is affected by a TBI. Finally, we talk about resources provided by TBICoE in their work to better support caregivers of those impacted by TBI as well as service providers working with families affected by TBI. Podcast Guests Kristen Benson, MSW, LMSW, is the Regional Education Coordinator for the TBICoE of the Defense Health Agency. She is a licensed social worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia and earned her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Pennsylvania in 2020.
As a UPENN Stephen A. Cohen Veteran’s Network Scholar, she specialized in military and veteran behavioral health and completed her advanced year internship with the Poly Trauma team at the Philadelphia VAMC. In addition to her work with the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence, she is a supervisee in social work for private practice and is completing a Master of Business Administration degree with Johns Hopkins University Carey School of Business.
Courtney Piccolo (Sadler), MPH, CTRS, is a Regional Education Coordinator with the TBICoE of the Defense Health Agency, located in Richmond, VA. She is a passionate Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS).
She graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in Health, Fitness & Recreational Resources and was awarded the Thomas L. Goodale award for outstanding student in Therapeutic Recreation. She graduated magna cum laude from George Washington University with a Master of Public Health and focus on social, behavioral & community health. Her areas of interest include the use of holistic care in the treatment of brain injury, examining TBI co-morbidities, and improving quality of life for veterans & service members with TBI. CE Information 1.0 CE credit will be available for this podcast episode through the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
These educational hours may be submitted by professionals to meet continuing education requirements for renewal of Social Work, Professional Counselor, and Family Therapist licenses. The UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work is an approved CE provider in all but the following 11 states: Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. Participants are encouraged to check with their states’ latest licensing rules to confirm reciprocity and CE rules. *Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on June 7, 2023. Obtain CE Credits To obtain CE credits for this episode, take the evaluation and post-test here.
For questions about continuing education opportunities, email us at mflnfamilydevelopment@gmail.com. Episode Links and Materials Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence| TBICoE Homepage
Provider Resources Page| TBICoE Website
Provider Education Page| TBICoE Website
Patient and Family Resources Page| TBICoE Website Includes Patient Fact Sheets, TBI Patient Resources, Family and Caregiver Guides
Regional Education Coordinators| TBICoE Website
Podcasts Page| TBICoE Website
dha.ncr.j-9.nbx.tbicoe-education@mail.mil| TBICoE Mailbox Email
Interactive Self-Care Workshop for Military & Veteran TBI Caregivers| OneOp Webinar
Brain Health: Understanding Military-Related TBIs| OneOp Webinar
Support for Reintegration after TBI: Strategies for Advocates, Care Coordinators, and Case Managers| OneOp Webinar
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Podcast Music: “Memories,” Royalty-Free Music via Bensound
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368 and 2019-48770-30366.
About this Episode In this episode, we are joined by Terri Rudy and Dr. Daniel Perkins of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness to discuss promoting positive tech use for families, children, and teens. Terri and Danny join us for a conversation on their Digital Empowerment Resource for Parents and Professionals. This free online kit is a resource intended to offer support and to help educate children and youth about what it means to be a good digital citizen and to empower them to participate safely, responsibly, and respectfully in the virtual world. Podcast Guests
Dr. Daniel Perkins is the Principal Scientist and Founder of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State. He is also a Professor of Family and Youth Resiliency and Policy, and a faculty member of the Prevention Research Center for the Promotion of Human Development. Dr. Perkins’ scholarship involves the integration of practice and research into three major foci: Positive youth development; healthy family development; and community collaboration. Terri Rudy is a Research and Evaluation Associate at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, and the Project Manager for the Resource Center for Improving Family Health Behaviors. Terri has been a part of the Clearinghouse since 2012 and currently manages the outreach and communication efforts for several applied social science research projects, including the Digital Empowerment Resource.
CE Information 1.0 CE credit will be available for this podcast episode through the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
These educational hours may be submitted by professionals to meet continuing education requirements for renewal of Social Work, Professional Counselor, and Family Therapist licenses. The UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work is an approved CE provider in all but the following 11 states: Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. Participants are encouraged to check with their states’ latest licensing rules to confirm reciprocity and CE rules. *Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on June 7, 2023. Obtain CE Credits To obtain CE credits for this episode, take the evaluation and post-test here.
For questions about continuing education opportunities, email OneOp FD at mflnfamilydevelopment@gmail.com. Episode Links and Materials * Episode Resources and Links| PDF
Music: “Memories,” Royalty-Free Music via Bensound
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368 and 2019-48770-30366.
https://ia601406.us.archive.org/33/items/11-13-20-final-mixdown/11-13-20_final_mixdown.mp3 About this Episode In this Anchored podcast episode, we will be discussing the application of art therapy and military families. We will be joined by three art therapists; Melissa Walker, Jessica Herman, and Valli Rebsamen, to discuss their work, the therapeutic practices used in art therapy, and the prevalence of mental health issues and “invisible wounds of war” (traumatic brain injury, PTSD, etc.) for active duty service members and how these issues affect both the individuals and each member of the family. Podcast Guests Melissa Walker is the Lead Art Therapist for Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network. Melissa is a Department of Defense employee and the Healing Arts Program Coordinator at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, a directorate of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.
Jessica Herman is a Creative Forces art therapist at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital's Intrepid Spirit Center. Jessica is also part of The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, which covers a wide spectrum of science and research, impacting both military and civilians. Jessica’s work includes providing individual, family, couples, and group art therapy sessions for service members and their spouses, caregivers, children, and dependents.
Valli Rebsamen is a licensed marriage and family therapist and board-certified art therapist in Tacoma Washington and currently serves as a therapist, consultant, and owner at Art Therapy Northwest. Valli is currently contracted through Creative Forces to implement a creative arts program that promotes resiliency for military-connected and veteran families.
The curriculum is informed by art and music therapy, theatre arts, as well as, social and emotional learning skills. CE Information 1.0 CE credit will be available for this podcast episode through the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
These educational hours may be submitted by professionals to meet continuing education requirements for renewal of Social Work, Professional Counselor, and Family Therapist licenses. The UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work is an approved CE provider in all but the following 11 states: Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. **Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on November 30, 2022.
*Participants are encouraged to check with their states’ latest licensing rules to confirm reciprocity and CE rules. Obtain CE Credits To obtain CE credits for this episode, take the evaluation and post-test here. Episode Links and Materials * Episode Resources and Links| PDF
Music: “Memories,” Royalty-Free Music via Bensound
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368 and 2019-48770-30366.
https://ia601504.us.archive.org/24/items/sesame-street-traumatic-experiences-and-resilience-with-rocio-galarza-anchored-episode-21-/FINAL_SesameStreetmixdown.mp3 About this Episode As we all experience great transitions and challenges, finding resilience and staying optimistic can be difficult. But these things are important to our mental health as well as the support and care we provide to others. Today’s discussion with Sesame Street’s Rocio Galarza will focus on resilience and traumatic experiences. Rocio will discuss what these topics look like today and the vast array of free resources Sesame Street offers that are helpful for family challenges.
Guest Bio
Rocio Galarza serves as Assistant Vice President of Sesame’s US Social Impact Department.
She has worked with Sesame Workshop for more than 15 years. In her work, she has led teams to conceptualize and implement community engagement and social impact efforts to help a wide variety of audiences. CE Information 1.0 CE credit will be available for this podcast episode through the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
These educational hours may be submitted by professionals to meet continuing education requirements for renewal of Social Work, Professional Counselor, and Family Therapist licenses. The UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work is an approved CE provider in all but the following 11 states: Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. **Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on September 23, 2022.
*Participants are encouraged to check with their states’ latest licensing rules to confirm reciprocity and CE rules. Obtain CE Credits To obtain CE credits for this episode, take the evaluation and post-test here. Episode Links and Materials * Sesame Street Resources
This podcast is a collaboration with the Sesame Street in Communities team. For more information on other programming and professional development opportunities with Sesame Street, visit our collaboration homepage!
Supporting Families with Sesame Street– Homepage
Music, “Memories,” Royalty-Free Music via Bensound
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368 and 2019-48770-30366.
About This Episode We are all learning and adapting like never before. HPRC, the Consortium for Health and Military Performance Center at USU, and the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, or CSTS, have collaborated to produce resources focusing on promoting teen health and wellness during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode, Dr. Cozza and Sarah join us and bring their expertise on military family health, well-being, and readiness. Today, our conversation is about resources for helping teens cope during the COVID-19 crisis.
Guest Bios
Dr. Stephen Cozza is a Professor of Psychiatry at the Uniformed Services University where he serves as Associate Director, Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress.
Dr. Cozza’s professional interests have been in the areas of clinical and community response to trauma and the impact of deployment and combat injury, illness, and death on military service members, their families, and their children. Dr. Cozza serves as a scientific advisor to several national organizations that focus on the needs of military children and families.
Sarah Steward, MS, LGMFT, is a subject-matter expert on Social Fitness and Family Relationships at the Consortium for Health and Military Performance.
Her past experience includes working in a clinical setting providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families. Her expertise is in optimal family, relationship, and team functioning as well as military family readiness. CE Information 1.0 CE credit will be available for this podcast episode through the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
These educational hours may be submitted by professionals to meet continuing education requirements for renewal of Social Work, Professional Counselor, and Family Therapist licenses. The UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work is an approved CE provider in all but the following 11 states: Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, New York, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. **Note: Eligibility for CE credit expires on September 14, 2022.
*Participants are encouraged to check with their states’ latest licensing rules to confirm reciprocity and CE rules. Obtain CE Credits To obtain CE credits for this episode, take the evaluation and post-test here. Episode Links and Materials * COVID-19 Pandemic Response Resources | CSTS Resource Page * USU (The Centers of the Uniformed Services University) | Homepage * CSTS (Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress) | Homepage * HPRC (Human Performance Resources by CHAMP) | Homepage * Anchored. Episode 20 Show Notes
Music, “Memories,” Royalty-Free Music via Bensound This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368 and 2019-48770-30366.
About this Episode:
Military spouses face countless transitions and life-changes that can impact career, higher education goals and finances. This podcast episode explores Christine “C.C.” Gallagher's experiences as a military spouse and mother who has gone through several Permanent Change of Stations (PCSs) and how they've impacted her employment journey. C.C. shares helpful resources connected to military spouse employment and higher education. Molly Herndon offers details about two OneOp Personal Finance webinars focusing on military spouse employment as well as the Forever GI Bill and higher education.
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Guest Bios
Christine “C.C.” Gallagher is a highly accomplished, enthusiastic leader and recognized expert who is dedicated to improving the quality of life for military families across multiple industries. C.C. is the spouse of an active-duty Army soldier and a mother to two military children. She has experienced six military moves in a decade of marriage, two deployments and countless extended separations.
Molly Herndon, M.S., is the Program Coordinator for OneOp’s Personal Finance Concentration Area. Molly works to create a network for Extension Educators and Military Personal Finance Managers by providing resources and information on personal finance topics through various social media outlets and OneOp programming.
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Additional Materials * Additional Resources | PDF * VC 2019: The Family Readiness System and You | OneOp Virtual Conference Session * Employment Resources for Military Families | OneOp Personal Finance Webinar * Paying For College: The Forever GI Bill And Repayment Plans | OneOp Personal Finance Webinar
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368.
About this Episode:
Penn State’s Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness and the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Office of Military Community and Family Policy have partnered to develop the THRIVE initiative. The THRIVE Initiative is a series of parenting programs for parents of children from birth to 18 years of age. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the parenting programs that are available within the THRIVE Initiative, including the online learning modules that are available at no cost. By supporting parents as they learn and practice effective strategies for raising healthy children, the THRIVE Initiative fosters Resourceful Parents, Resilient Children, and Ready Families!
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The podcast is part of the THRIVE Series hosted by OneOp Family Development and Early Intervention concentration areas. For more information on other trainings on this topic, visit the series homepage!
THRIVE Series – Homepage
Guest Bios
Terri Rudy, MPA, is a Research and Evaluation Associate at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, and the Project Manager for the Resource Center for Improving Family Health Behaviors. Terri has a Master’s in Public Administration and a BA in Psychology from Penn State. Terri has been a part of the Clearinghouse since 2012 and currently manages the outreach and communication efforts for several applied social science research projects. Terri has been involved in the development and implementation of programs and projects focused on promoting health among military families, including the programs that fall within the THRIVE Initiative.
Ryan Chesnut, Ph.D., is an Assistant Research Professor at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State. He earned his PhD in Family Communication from Penn State in 2014. His primary research interests include parent-child interactions, family well-being, and program evaluation. At the Clearinghouse, Dr. Chesnut works on the THRIVE Initiative, which is a suite of strengths-based, developmentally appropriate parenting programs designed to foster parenting competency, family functioning, and child well-being. Dr. Chesnut has been involved in the development, dissemination, and evaluation of the THRIVE programs.
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Additional Materials * THRIVE Initiative * Webinar Series on THRIVE | Series Flyer
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368.
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Children and youth experience self-exploration and curiosity as a natural part of childhood development. As children’s behaviors and understanding of their sexuality are formed, problematic sexual behaviors may arise. Understanding potential sexual development challenges is essential to supporting families and children during this crucial time of growth.
In this episode, we discuss normative versus problematic sexual behaviors in children and youth. Dr. Gregory Leskin provides an in-depth conversation on challenges that arise with inappropriate sexual behaviors and explores resources for families and providers to promote healthy sexuality as children develop into adulthood.
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This podcast episode is part of the Sexual Behavior in Children & Youth (SBCY) Series hosted by OneOp Family Development. For more information on other trainings on this topic, visit the series homepage!
SBCY Series - Homepage
Guest Bio
Dr. Gregory Leskin is a licensed clinical psychologist and serves as Director for the Military and Veteran Families Program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)/Duke University’s National Center for Child Traumatic Stress.
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CEUs are no longer available for this podcast episode, but we would love to get your feedback! Please take the evaluation here.
Additional Materials * Additional Resources | PDF * Talk about It: Talking to Kids about Sexual Abuse | Blog * Who Has What! All About Girls’ Bodies and Boys’ Bodies by Robie Harris * I Said No! A Kid-To-Kid Guide to Keeping Your Private Parts Private by Kimberly King
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368.
About this Episode: The impact of trauma on human beings can be profound and life-changing in significant ways, varying from person to person. In some people, the impact can change them in positive ways, offering opportunities for growth from their struggle. This phenomenon is called Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) and was coined by Dr. Richard Tedeschi and Dr. Lawrence Calhoun of UNC Charlotte. In this episode, Josh Goldberg, Executive Director of Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth, talks about PTG, the research behind it, its implications for those who have experienced trauma, and the ways in which he and his colleague, Ken Falke, are applying it to their mission of helping service members, veterans, first responders, and their family members.
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Guest Bio Josh Goldberg is the Executive Director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth. In his role as Executive Director, Josh is responsible for leading the development and delivery of training, technology, research and evaluation, and social and policy changes solutions based on the science of Post Traumatic Growth.
Josh is also the co-author of the May 1, 2018, released book Struggle Well: Thriving in the Aftermath of Trauma, which he wrote with Mr. Ken Falke, the chairman and founder of Boulder Crest. In their book, Goldberg and Falke address the topic of Post Traumatic Growth and assist readers in helping to provide readers with actionable strategies for making peace with their past, living in the present, and planning for a great future. Evaluation CEUs are no longer available for this podcast episode, but we would love to get your feedback! Please take the evaluation here.
Additional Materials * Additional Resources * Boulder Crest * Struggle Well * The Buffer Zone: What Adverse Childhood Experiences Teaches about Maximizing Health and Wellbeing archived Webinar
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368.
About this Episode: Wounded Warrior Project’s Independence Program helps warriors live life to the fullest, on their own terms. It is designed for warriors who rely on their families and/or caregivers because of moderate to severe brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological conditions. In this episode, we talk with the regional director for the Independence Program and a contracted provider for this program.
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Lyndsay Tkach is a Pittsburgh-based, mental health, and brain injury advocate specializing in community supports. Since 2014, she has worked with the Independence Program at Wounded Warrior Project, currently as the Regional Director. In this role, Lyndsay is responsible for the oversight of connecting and evaluating community-based services for wounded warriors and their family support members. Prior to this, Lyndsay worked with the Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health in evaluating and assigning integrative mental health services for individuals post-discharge from state institutions. While in this role, she also served as the Allegheny County Liaison to the Crisis Intervention Team. Lyndsay received her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation and Minor in Sociology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Masters in Abnormal Psychology from the University of Phoenix. In 2016, Lyndsay completed her certification as a Brain Injury Specialist from the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS). When she is not working or volunteering, Lyndsay enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and dog.
Kristen Harper, MS, CCC-SLP has been a practicing speech-language pathologist for 20 years who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders and received her MS in Speech Pathology from the Pennsylvania State University. Before joining Neuro Community Care, she provided clinical services primarily in home health as well as in acute care hospitals, schools, and skilled nursing facilities to individuals who have a traumatic brain injury, an acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury as well as swallowing/ feeding disorders and developmental disabilities including Autism. Through her opportunities to conduct in-home assessments for the transition to the home and community after an acute care hospital stay, she discovered her desire to work in-home care. This allowed her to work alongside the interdisciplinary team and families to promote functional gains in the home and community. After living in various locations including Idaho, Texas, Western and Eastern Pennsylvania, she is excited to have Wake Forest, NC as her home. She lives there with her husband and three children. When she isn’t traveling to support her children through various sporting events, she enjoys the outdoors, traveling to the mountains or the beach, and attending theatre / musical events. Evaluation CEUs are no longer available for this podcast episode, but we would love to get your feedback! Please take the evaluation here.
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Wounded Warrior Project Website Wounded Warriors' Independence Program Website Neuro Community Care Website
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368.
In this episode we talk with people intimately familiar with the perspective of single parenting in the military. Our guests discuss their personal experiences as single parents and active-duty military personnel. We capture each of their journeys throughout parenthood and service, the challenges they've faced, and how they found the strength to overcome those challenges. Each story is different, but common themes emerge that demonstrate the struggles of their double-duties and also the rewards.
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Guest Bios U.S. Air Force Lt Col. Jenn Aupke is currently the Director of Operations of the 347 Rescue Group’s Operation Support Squadron (OSS), Air Combat Command (ACC), Moody Air Force Base, Georgia and Instructor Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Helicopter Pilot. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Counseling from the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO; and a Master of Arts in Leadership and Liberal Studies, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA. She is the mother of one five-year-old little boy. Mrs. Brandy Currie served in the United States Army from 2002 until 2009 as a Combat Medic. During her service, Brandy experienced life in a dual soldier home, a single-parent soldier home after her divorce, and then back to a dual soldier home after she re-married her current husband. After Brandy’s service in the Army ended in 2009, she then became a military spouse until just this past year when her current husband left the service after 17 years. Brandy is the mother of 6 children ranging in age from 2 to 17 years old. Brandy is currently in school working on her Master’s degree in Social Work at Florida State University.
Evaluation CEUs are no longer available for this podcast episode, but we would love to get your feedback! Please take the evaluation here.
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The Milieux Project
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368.
Grief, or the reaction to the loss of a loved one, is universal. We all experience grief. But does the experience differ in children and adolescents? Estimates suggest that 5% of children 15 or younger have lost one or both parents (Steen, 1998). Several interventions exist to assist these children with their grief, including bereavement camps. In this episode, Dr. Irene McClatchey discusses the effects of grief on children and how to effectively intervene in order to help them process the loss of a parent through illness, injury, or death.
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Guest Bio Irene McClatchey, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently serving as an Associate Professor and Director of the MSW program at Kennesaw State University. After an extensive sojourn in hospice, Irene developed children’s bereavement groups and grief camps and designed new treatment tools for work with children experiencing grief. Irene left the clinical arena in 2003 to further her knowledge about children and grief through studies and research.
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Camp MAGIK website
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368.
Penn State’s Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness and the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Office of Military Community and Family Policy have joined forces to develop the THRIVE initiative. The THRIVE initiative is being designed to empower parents as they raise and nurture their children from the prenatal period to age 18. This podcast will highlight the goals of the initiative, its structure and development, and innovative approaches that distinguish THRIVE from existing parenting programs.
https://ia801507.us.archive.org/10/items/ReadySetThriveEpisode040318Mixdown_201804/ReadySetThriveEpisode040318_mixdown.mp3
Guest Bio Jennifer DiNallo, Ph.D. is the Director of Research at Penn State's Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness. Jennifer has been a member of the Clearinghouse team since 2010, and since then has been integral in the development of the THRIVE initiative.Jennifer's research interests include the effects of health promotion on obesity, specifically focused on parent-based interventions.
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THRIVE| Website
Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness| Website
5-2-1-0 Healthy Messaging Campaign| OneOp Webinar
Navigation Skills: Charting Your Course through Organizational, Social, and Cultural Change| 2017 OneOp Virtual Conference Session
Jennifer DiNallo's email address: jmd422@psu.edu
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368.
As a response to Dr. Jill Biden's address at the 2016 AERA annual meeting to study and serve military families, this Valdosta State University Professor was inspired to start a research initiative looking at dependents in military families who are currently attending college. This 60-minute podcast looks at the research and its implications. Recording edited on April 9, 2018
https://ia601508.us.archive.org/1/items/BooksOverBootsFinal/BooksOverBootsFinal040318.mp3
Guest Bio Dr. Meagan Arrastia-Chisholm is an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at Valdosta State University in the Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy Department. Her research interests include self-regulation, teacher beliefs, literacy instruction, and dependents in military families attending college.
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Lessons Learned and Future Recommendations for Conducting Research with Military Children and Families Dr. Jill Biden to Address AERA Annual Meeting
This material is based on work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Award Number 2015-48770-24368.
Cover Photo Image: Flickr [Beverly Goodwin, October 15, 2013, CCO]
Reintegration after deployment is a familiar term for military service members and their families. The transition process often presents a variety of challenges, including difficulties making readjustments back into life with families, jobs, and within the community. The American Red Cross has created a program to assist in helping to ease the transition called Reconnection Workshops. This podcast will highlight this program while infusing a personal touch from our guest speaker, Amber Meza.
https://ia800103.us.archive.org/13/items/KeepingTheConnectionsMixdown1/KeepingTheConnectionsPodcastFinal_mixdown.mp3
Guest Bio Amber Meza works as an American Red Cross Volunteer Coordinator at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA. Amber is no stranger to the military, as she served in the Air Force for 5 years and her husband is currently active duty Air Force.
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Cover Photo Image: Flickr [ Beverly Goodwin, October 15, 2013, CCO]
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of all adults in 2012 had one or more chronic health condition. Further statistics show that one in four adults had two or more chronic health conditions. These alarming numbers reflect the need for conversation and support surrounding chronic illness. While many only consider the physical impacts of chronic illness, the psychological component can be just as strong. This podcast explores common stressors associated with chronic illness, address harmful myths and stigmas associated with individuals and families struggling with chronic illness, and discuss helpful ways to support those affected.
https://ia801502.us.archive.org/33/items/SilentStrengthFinalMixdown/Silent%20Strength%20Final%20_mixdown.mp3
Guest Bios Kacy Mixon, PhD, LMFT is the project director for the Family Development Team of OneOp. She is an assistant professor in the Psychology, Counseling, and Family Therapy department at Valdosta State University.
Kimberly Griner is a certified yoga instructor in Valdosta, GA. She is a hard working mother and grandmother who gives us a chance to be enlightened by her personal journey with chronic illness.
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Cover Photo Image: Flickr [ Beverly Goodwin, October 15, 2013, CCO]
It's no secret that animals have the uncanny ability to lift the spirits of others and turn a bad day into a good one. But, professionals and organizations are starting to recognize that animals can offer so much more than a smile. In this podcast, we will be taking a look at the different ways in which animals are used for helping people. We will talk to two professionals who utilize animals in their mission to help others.
https://ia801503.us.archive.org/28/items/4LeggedHealersPodcastFinal/4%20Legged%20Healers%20Podcast_Final.mp3
Carol Lansford is the Executive Director of Valor Service Dogs. She is a graduate of Valdosta State University with a BS in Psychology. She also has a certificate in canine behavioral psychology. After her husband suffered severe injuries in Afghanistan, Carol's life took her in the direction that eventually led to the creation of Valor Service Dogs.
Shelley Green, Ph.D., LMFT, is Co-Director of Context Consultants and Professor of Family Therapy and Director of Equine Assisted Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. She is co-editor of Quickies: The Handbook of Brief Sex Therapy and author of numerous articles in the areas of sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and clinical training and supervision. Under event materials, you will find a book chapter written by Shelley- Horse sense: Equine-assisted single session consultations by S. Green (2014) taken from Capturing the Moment: Single Session Therapy and Walk-In Services edited by M.F. Hoyt Ph.D. & M. Talmon Ph.D., ISBN 9781845908935 ©2014 by Michael F. Hoyt and Moshe Talmon.
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Cover Photo Image: Flickr [ Beverly Goodwin, October 15, 2013, CCO]
Life is full of transitions and change for all of us, but are especially prominent for our military service members and their families. The transition from civilian to military life when joining the military and then the transition back again after retirement can have its own unique challenges. These particular transitions, especially retirement, can look very different for military service members and their families than those in the civilian world. This podcast features one man's story of his transitional journeys into the military and then out of the military through retirement and the ways in which he navigated through them.
https://ia601507.us.archive.org/27/items/AlexMainorPodcast/Alex%20Mainor%20Podcast.mp3
Guest Bio
Alex Mainor is a Veteran of the United States Air Force with over 20 years of service. He has more than 15 years experience in community service providing Homeless Management Information Services. His background in data management systems, program development, and non-profit sustainability extends over two decades.
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Cover Photo Image: Flickr [ Beverly Goodwin, October 15, 2013, CCO]
For many therapists, the first response to sexual issues in couples' therapy is to outsource to a "specialist" in sex therapy. However, Dr. Shelley Green and Dr. Douglas Flemons feel that the therapeutic orientation that they both teach and practice is more than enough to also handle sex therapy cases. This podcast features a dynamic conversation around sex therapy from a brief, systemic perspective and the ways in which this lens can change the focus of sexual problems between couples resulting in positive and lasting results for clients.
https://ia601607.us.archive.org/11/items/DouglasAndShelleyShortcut/Private%20Parts%20Podcast.mp3
Guest Bios
Dr. Douglas Flemons, PhD,LMFT, is Co-Director of Context Consultants and Professor of Family Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. He is the author of books on hypnosis and therapy and a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT).
Dr. Shelley Green, PhD, LMFT, is Co-Director of Context Consultants and Professor of Family Therapy and Director of Equine Assisted Therapy at Nova Southeastern University. She is coeditor of Quickies: The Handbook of Brief Sex Therapy and author of numerous articles in the areas of sexuality, HIV/AIDS, and clinical training and supervision.
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Cover Photo Image: Flickr [ Beverly Goodwin, October 15, 2013, CCO]