Coping 101: Recent Episodes
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Coping 101 is presented by C89.5 FM in partnership with Seattle Children's producing monthly, student-led conversations that de-stigmatize a range of mental health topics from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Explore more episodes and mental health resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
Made possible with support from Seattle Children's, Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian.
Coping with life's stresses and trauma manifests in the decisions we make. Contrary to some widely held assumptions, 90% of young adults in Washington State aren't driving under the influence, and most aren't using Marijuana on a regular basis. We need to emphasize the positive decisions these young people are making, and this episode dives into practical ways more of us can follow their lead. If everybody takes care of their friends and family, traffic deaths will decrease and we can make a real difference in saving lives across our communities.
Seattle high school seniors Dylan, Estelle, and Gavin explore these themes with David Cruz who represents the Most Steer Clear campaign, which spotlights stories and data that show the positive decisions that keep our roads - and loved ones - safe. Tune in for some education, inspiration, and some real talk from today's youth.
- Most Steer Clear: https://www.moststeerclear.org/
- Stats: https://www.moststeerclear.org/stats/
- Resources: https://www.moststeerclear.org/resources/
"Just talk about it, normally. Having more open conversations about mental health, bringing it up more, allows people to be more comfortable and open to talking about that topic. Since it can be really hard, the more regular that it is, the easier that it is to talk about." Teens have a lot to teach us, when we're ready to listen.
Every year, Forefront in the Schools welcomes nearly 150 students and staff from schools across the Puget Sound region for the Day of Hope summit at University of Washington. Hailing from Kennedy Catholic High School, Muckleshoot Tribal School, Shorecrest, South Whidbey High School, Mt. Si, Roosevelt High School, The Bush School, Evergreen Public Schools, Lakewood School District, Ballard High School and Eastside Catholic and more, student advocates gather to share their work on comprehensive suicide prevention in their communities, including stories of belonging, care, and resilience. In this special episode of Coping 101, we asked these student leaders to share their WHY's for joining in this life-saving work, what they're doing to help themselves and their peers, and what adults can do to maintain effective mental health conversations with young people.
Coping 101 is an award-winning student-led podcast from c89.5, presented in partnership with Seattle Children’s, Forefront Suicide Prevention, 4Culture and other community-minded partners, where Seattle area high school students get real about mental health. Through honest conversations with peers, Artists and behavioral health professionals, they break down stigma and share tools for coping with life’s challenges — because no matter your age or background, we all struggle sometimes, and there are healthy ways to cope.
Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- Forefront Suicide Prevention: https://intheforefront.org/
- Forefront in the Schools: https://intheforefront.org/programs/forefront-in-the-schools/
- Forefront on social: https://www.instagram.com/intheforefrontwa/
Teen Dating Violence isn't talked about enough, and yet it's all too common. Toxic relationships can happen to any of us at any age, and some cross the line into abuse, manipulation, and violence.
Dylan and Estelle, students at The Bush School in Seattle, sat with Audrey Comber to dismantle stigmas around violence in teen relationships, and discuss ways to recognize warning signs before problems take hold. Audrey is a licensed social worker and Trauma Therapist at LightHeart Associates with a background in interpersonal violence and sexual assault, and as a survivor she shares her own journey from recovery to resiliency.
LightHeart Associates is committed to providing tailored mental health treatment including therapy and psychiatric medication management to individuals of all ages and walks of life—from children and teenagers to adults, couples, and families. LightHeart offers telehealth and in-person care at their locations in Redmond, Edmonds, Federal Way and Northgate along with two new clinics opening in Fremont and Bothell later this year. With immediate availability for new clients, their intake team is committed to supporting you in navigating your personal mental health journey, with more at lightheartassociates.com/
Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club. The project aims to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, and is made possible with local support from LightHeart Associates, Hansmire Builders, and 4Culture. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101
Before there were influencers, Donald Byrd was busy influencing art and culture through his countless contributions in Dance. As an established force on both coasts with Seattle now his home, the iconic choreographer shares stories, insights and deep feelings that are the culmination of an artist's life well lived. In this honest conversation with high school senior Gavin M., the legend articulates the significance of an Artist in 2025. He also debunks Drug use and addiction from a years-long struggle that he successfully overcame. He discusses Blackness in America, and how Black people are alchemists that turn pain and oppression into gold. And together they explore the ways that we can achieve more balance, growth and compassion through work on Self. Donald Byrd has been the Artistic Director of Spectrum Dance Theater since December 2002. Formerly, he was Artistic Director of Donald Byrd/The Group, a critically acclaimed contemporary dance company, founded in Los Angeles and later based in New York, that toured both nationally and internationally. His career has been long and complex, and his choreographic and theatrical interests are broad. The New York Times describes him as “a choreographer with multiple personalities ... an unabashed eclectic.” He received a Tony-nomination for his choreography for The Color Purple and a Bessie Award for The Minstrel Show. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * more about Donald Byrd: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Byrd_(choreographer) * more about Spectrum Dance Theater * 4Culture - 4culture.org
After a “voice of God” moment in 2012, Vee Hua set about making their first film—a process that has taken years.
Vee Hua 華婷婷 (they/them) is a writer, filmmaker, and organizer. They're currently the Editor-in-Chief of REDEFINE, a Co-Chair of the Seattle Arts Commission, and until recently, the Interim Managing Editor of the South Seattle Emerald. Prior to that, they were the Executive Director of the interdisciplinary community hub, Northwest Film Forum, where they played a role in making the space more welcoming and accessible for diverse audiences.
Their latest short film, Reckless Spirits (2022), is a metaphysical, multi-lingual POC buddy comedy; the feature film version is slated for production in 2025. Vee is also in post-production on a short documentary film about Hunt’s Trading Post in Southern Utah, just outside of the Navajo and Ute Nations.
c89.5's Podcast Club Advisor Gavin Reub joined Vee to explore the experience of filmmaking in a town like Seattle, the connection between cultural spaces and community mental health, and how their status as a second generation American has impacted their approach to art making, politics, and expression.
Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * more about Reckless Spirits * more about Vee: https://vivianhua.com/about-vee/ * 4Culture - 4culture.org
Loving kindness can be one of the most transformational practices for individuals, and for societies at large. As a practice, it sounds like this: May I be loved. May I be cared for. May I be healthy. May my heart know peace. And then for someone you love: May they be loved. May they be cared for. May they be healthy. May their heart know peace.
Damithia Nieves lives a life informed by intentional practices. As Co-Director of Space Between, she helps facilitate human and school transformation through mindfulness practice. She is also a teacher, a mother of 4, and the founder of Thrive Centered, whose mission is to continue the work of decolonizing wellness and improving access to healing practices for BIPOC communities and youth. High school senior Gavin M. sat with Damithia to discuss Damithia's journey, creating space for mindfulness practice in students, and how we can foster wellness and inclusion in communities.
Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club. The project aims to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, and is made possible with local support from The Community Foundation of Snohomish County, Hansmire Builders, Compass Health, and 4Culture. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101
- Space Between: www.spacebetween.community/our-story
- More about Damithia, and Thrive Centered: thrivecentered.com/
- This episode is made possible by The Community Foundation of Snohomish County: https://www.cf-sc.org/learn/who-we-are-what-we-do/
What does a crisis look like? It's up to youth and their families to define that answer. One thing, however, is for sure: Crisis is never convenient. Crises don't pick the most opportune time and place to strike, and so for any help to be effective, it needs to be flexible - and in many cases, mobile. When your brain goes off the tracks, getting help is much more feasible if someone can come to you... someone like Compass Health Program Manager Rick Deluga.
Rick Deluga manages the new Child, Youth, and Family Crisis Team in Snohomish County for Compass Health. He holds a Masters in Social Work, and previously worked with the Downtown Emergency Service Center - which led to the innovative Crisis prevention work he does today - including mobile crisis response for youth across the county. Students in Nathan Hale High's Podcast Club sat with Rick to discuss how he got into this unique line of work, explore what crisis can look like, and identify actionable ways to get help when and where it's most urgently needed.
Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 * more about Compass Health's Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT): https://www.compasshealth.org/services/mcot/ * 988 Crisis Line, a resource for anyone in WA experiencing emotional crisis: wa988.org * Compass Health's Mental Health Toolkit: https://www.compasshealth.org/mental-health-toolkit/
Plant Medicine ceremonies... Vision Quests... sensory deprivation float tanks... sound pretty far out?? For Andrew Ginn - Freelance Producer, Author and co-owner of Float Seattle - these are very real practices that inform a holistic lifestyle centered in healing. The life of a Freelance concert and events Producer is a physically rigorous one. The life of a business owner can be mentally stressful in many various ways. Andrew has developed a holistic approach to living that not only helps him deal with and recover from these challenges, but also empowers him as a guide for countless others on their own pathways to healing. In this episode of Artist Mental Health Stories, Andrew shares how working with plant medicines can help us go internal and heal trauma, daily life practices that introduce more balance, and how Floating can help with things like stress and anxiety, physical recovery, sleep, body perception, and mental acuity. His practice of free-journaling daily without ever reading a word has been a source of self discovery, leading him to author his first book, Solution Seekers - sort of a how-to for building a skill set by leaning into your curiosities. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * Solution Seekers book: https://www.solutionseekersbook.com/opt-in * Andrew's IG: https://www.instagram.com/helloandrewlane/ * Float Seattle: https://www.floatseattle.com/ * 4Culture - 4culture.org
The term Hardcore means different things to different people. For Jimni Cricket, Hardcore means obnoxiously happy. For over a decade, Jimni Cricket has been an EDM DJ with a focus on the Happy Hardcore genre, releasing content online, streaming elaborate fan-fueled sets on Twitch, spinning at raves, and is more recently a weekly Radio host on c89.5 fm in Seattle. Recent High School grad J Cool joined Jimni to discuss how she represents herSELF with intention particularly in an industry dominated by men, the state of mental health in alternative or underground communities, how her eye-popping fashion choices can impact and enhance daily life, destigmatizes specific subcultures of the Rave scene, and shares advice for people who have a hard time being themselves. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * DJ Jimni Cricket: https://linktr.ee/jimnicricket * Push The Tempo on c89.5: https://www.c895.org/show/push-the-tempo/ * 4Culture - 4culture.org
Meeting people where they are, you learn more about what they really need. Stephanie Sarantos and Karina Gasperin have applied this philosophy for the past few years in building Well Being, a Youth and Family Resource Centerbased in Bothell, Washington. Stephanie comes to us from The Clearwater School, an alternative school with an exciting model. Karina is the CEO of Mujeres con Actitud Latina, providing resources and information for immigrants and latinas. Student host J Cool discusses what it means to take community creation and development into your own hands, and how lives outside of traditional structures can lead to healthy growth. Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from The Community Foundation of Snohomish County, Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101
- Well Being Youth & Family Resource Center: https://clearwaterschool.com/well-being-center
- Clearwater School: https://clearwaterschool.com/
- This episode is made possible by The Community Foundation of Snohomish County: https://www.cf-sc.org/learn/who-we-are-what-we-do/
Dustin Curtis talks with socks on his hands for a living. He's at once an artist, administrator, performer and Puppeteer. As Executive Director of Socks On My Hands Productions, Dustin leads the nonprofit Puppet Arts organization which focuses on Creative Skill Fluency. He's studied the artform internationally, been President of the Puppeteers of America and founded Trivia Puppet Company out of Seattle. As Dustin puts it, "Puppetry is a universal language, one that teaches relation and empathy - a pathway to relate, connect, and encourage people" - of all ages.
Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club Advisor and fellow Theater professional, Gavin Reub, sat with Dustin to discuss the ages-old art of Puppetry, the unique ways it can foster identity and expression, and the importance of creative communities that live outside the mainstream. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * Trivia Puppet Company – https://www.triviapuppet.com/ * Dustin on social – https://www.instagram.com/triviapuppet/ * 4Culture - 4culture.org
"Very often our youth have experienced some sort of very large schism, either in the family or in the family's stability. There are often expectations that kids cannot meet, or kids who are basically left behind by their families. The best thing a therapist can do is provide validation, and delight in a human's presence. Find something that they just love about that person. Being able to find that and really mirror that to somebody can be super-duper healing. I think we've been able to accomplish that."
Tanya Keenan is a clinician and Behavioral Healthcare Specialist at Compass Health, working with teens that are experiencing housing instability across Snohomish County. Her work takes place at Cocoon House, one of Compass Health’s partners, working with young people, families, and their communities, to break the cycle of homelessness. Led by 18-yr-old host Gavin M., we explore the link between behavioral and housing stability in teens, and how communities can work together to address the crisis where it first begins to emerge.
Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 * Cocoon House: https://www.cocoonhouse.org/ * Compass Health's Mental Health Toolkit: https://www.compasshealth.org/mental-health-toolkit/
In the United States, until you become a citizen you're not guaranteed many of the equal and basic rights afforded to the majority of the population. And to become "undocumented" can be a nightmare, affecting and interfering with your physical health, mental health, family, occupation... virtually everything. Navigating these obstacles can seem impossible, unless you can find help. "In a nutshell, we are the 211 and the 911 for the West African Community... where if they need anything they come to us, and if we don't have it we make a concerted effort to go and find it." This kind of zeal, resilience and determination comes from a place of survival, and from a man who has found dignity in overcoming the countless challenges of an undocumented immigrant.
Originally from Gambia, Pa Ousman Joof's experience as an undocumented immigrant inspired him to establish Washington West African Center and provide the identity-affirming services he needed but couldn't find. The nonprofit now provides programs and services for more than 5000 community members annually.
Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with additional support from The Community Foundation of Snohomish County, The Washington State Department of Health, Hansmire Builders, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101
- more about WAWAC
- Pa's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG--LnSIxNA
- This episode is made possible by The Community Foundation of Snohomish County: https://www.cf-sc.org/learn/who-we-are-what-we-do/
They say 'You can't be all things to all people', but what if there was a place that gave all the people all the things they needed? Student host Gavin recently connected with a few impressive teens who've found this place in their community, and they discuss how getting their needs met has helped them thrive. The Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano provides resources for basic necessities for families and individuals in the island community about an hour north of Seattle. The kind of impact they're making on young people, and the community at large, ends up being anything but basic. The CRC provides a range of dynamic programming to meet diverse needs, including free leadership programs, homework help, free clothing, first aid and other training, nutrition appointments, mental health employment services, support for expecting and early moms and more. Membership also offers arts and music experiences, including a couple bands they've formed which perform throughout the region. Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from The Community Foundation of Snohomish County, Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101
- Community Resource Center of Stanwood-Camano
- This episode is made possible by The Community Foundation of Snohomish County: https://www.cf-sc.org/learn/who-we-are-what-we-do/
"If we don't talk about it, and the systems stay in place, we won't get too many changes. We have to change not just the mind of the folx, but we have to change their hearts and their vision. What do you see? How do you feel about what you see? Mental Health is not one thing, it's connected to all of those. Your mental, your spiritual, your physical, your emotional... when those are all in line then you feel stronger for whatever scenario comes up." - Jace ECAj Jace recently sat down with Gavin, advisor of the Podcast Club at Nathan Hale High School, to discuss stories from a life of music and activism, the role of hip hop in Community, and the work being done to raise the next wave of Seattle artists. Jace is the Director of Community and Artist Development and a teaching artist for hip hop community and artist workshop, The Residency. Jace is a veteran Seattle MC, and one half of the internationally touring duo Black Stax. He is a creative writing teacher who has led panels focusing on the accountability and responsibility of artists, and a leading voice in the Seattle hip-hop scene.
Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
- More about Black Stax
- More about The Residency
- more about 4Culture: www.4culture.org
Taanvi Arekapudi wants you to know that you're not alone, and there is hope and help out there.
At only 15 years of age, Taanvi Arekapudi is an accomlished Teen Mental Health Advocate, Speaker & Bestselling Author. At age 13 she wrote the international best-seller, "Uplift Teens Today: Coping Strategies for Mental Health;" and a year later created the “Emotion Cards: Unveiling the Power of Emotions, One Card at a Time,” Card Deck. She's already been seen on CBS, ABC, Fox, and KING5, and was the recipient of the C.P. and Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Award and the Presidential Volunteer Service Award - and much more.
Taanvi joined Gavin from Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club to discuss the origin story behind her tireless advocacy work, how a person of any age can not only deal with life's challenges but help others, and the various benefits of the practice of mindfulness. She even takes a moment to guide Gavin, and you the listener, through a basic breathing exercise.
c89.5 produces Coping 101 in partnership with Seattle Children's, The Washington State Department of Health, Compass Health and 4Culture with additional support from Hansmire Builders and others. The series is led by students in c89.5's high school Radio program with a mission to spotlight vital resources and shatter stigma from diverse teen perspectives.
No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 * more about Taanvi: https://www.taanvi.us/about-me-v2 * Taanvi's book Uplift Teens Today + Emotion Cards and more: https://www.taanvi.us/shop * resources, podcasts and more: c895.org/coping101
"Everyone is our neighbor. Even if they are someone who we may not align ourselves with, who we may not agree with, they are still our neighbors. And we still believe that housing is a human right."
Miriam Clithero is a former journalist with a background in psychology and trauma informed care, who currently serves as the Director of Prevention and Stability at Mary’s Place. She sat down with a member of Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club to explore the impact that stable housing can have on one’s mental health, and the health of communities at large.
c89.5 produces Coping 101 in partnership with Seattle Children's, The WA State Department of Health, Compass Health, 4Culture, Hansmire Builders and others. The series is led by students in c89.5's high school Radio program with a mission to spotlight vital resources and shatter stigmas from diverse teen perspectives.
No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 * more about Mary's Place: marysplaceseattle.org
"Music helped me overcome my mental hurdles by teaching me to be a problem solver... and solve problems. Solve equations. Think of things in layers, instead of all at once."
Brittany Davis drops the gems as effortlessly as they drop the jams. Originally from Kansas City, Brittany is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, rapper, and sound engineer - now calling Seattle home. Or from their own perspective, Brittany is a "translator of sonic divinity... here to bring souls to life".
As a Blind, Black, Non-Binary Female, Brittany Davis practically embodies Intersectionality. Bullied from the beginning for all the things Brittany was or wasn't, they grew up with an incarcerated parent, lost their father to gun violence at age 12, overcame homelessness, and only recently for the first time feels able to get out and express how they truly feel about things... as 'an overcomer'. Student host and fellow musician Gavin sat down with Brittany to explore themes of Joy, Independence, Isolation, Divinity, Image, and new ways to see life itself.
Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
- More about Brittany Davis
- My Why ft. Brittany Davis - a Defcon Original Film [audio description version]
- My Why ft. Brittany Davis - a Defcon Original Film
- more about 4Culture: www.4culture.org
"Every one of us has a story about a number of things. And our grief is a huge story, because it's our story of love. We grieve because we love." Charlene Ray is a Grief Guide, Therapist, Writer and Educator who regularly consults with Forefront Suicide Prevention as a trainer and speaker. She runs her own practice on Whidbey Island, WA focusing on a variety of techniques and therapies around grief, loss, life transitions, and related areas. While it looks different for every one of us, the journey of grief is all of ours to eventually navigate and here we explore ways to prepare for the difficult traversal, tools that can help us have a healthy relationship with those we've lost and with grief itself, and how the natural world can be a healing companion. Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club. We're on a mission to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, with additional support from 4Culture, The Washington State Department of Health, Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- more about Charlene: https://www.charleneray.com/
- Forefront Suicide prevention: https://intheforefront.org/
"We want to be driven, but it's about recognizing when you've hit harmonious passion versus obsessive passion. And when it's harmonious, you're still doing things that make you feel joyful. You're still spending time with friends. You're still eating healthy, hanging out with your family. You're balanced. When it's obsessive, you stop doing all of those extra things... you've lost sight of what really matters."
Burnout is something that can happen to anyone, of any age from any background. To help us understand this recently-acknowledged and increasingly widespread issue, we reached out to journalist, syndicated radio columnist, and award-winning author of The Burnout Epidemic, Jennifer Moss. Jennifer has dedicated a large part of her career to researching, writing about and educating people on Burnout and here we break down what it looks like, who’s most at risk, and most importantly how to avoid its potentially devastating effects.
Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club. We're on a mission to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, with additional support from 4Culture, The Washington State Department of Health, Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- more about Jennifer Moss: www.jennifer-moss.com
- more about Burnout:
- http://blogs.wgbh.org/innovation-hub/2021/7/23/how-beat-burnout/
- https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-on-books/author-talks-why-burnout-is-an-epidemic-and-what-to-do-about-it
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbD4IqKt7gc
- https://front.com/blog/video/episode-6-jennifer-moss
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/annesugar/2022/12/15/what-to-do-about-burnout-jennifer-moss-shares-insights-from-her-book-the-burnout-epidemic/?sh=1f60348d1020
"I feel like this kind of work makes me a lot more passionate about health overall. And it helps me be an advocate for things that I care about... STAND gave me those skills to be an advocate."
As a first generation American from a family of Zanzibar immigrants, Aidah Hawkins knows a lot about Community. Currently in college pursuing a degree in nursing, she's already quite accomplished at a young age. Aidah helped start the need-based collective Sister Circles, which brings together Zanzibar Youth to help one another navigate life's challenges through a shared experience. She's also a graduate of STAND, where she led advocacy efforts in prevention work around marijuana and tobacco use. In this peer-to-peer conversation we explore ways to create healthier communities, practical coping strategies to improve youth mental health, and the impact of marijuana and tobacco on communities of color.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's with support from the Washington State Department of Health's You Can campaign, Coping 101 is led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club with a mission to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. The series is made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101
- STAND is an award winning peer education program that serves African and African American communities across WA state. Learn more: https://www.standwa.org/
- The You Can campaign is brought to you by the Marijuana Prevention and Education Program within the Division of Prevention and Community Health at the Washington State Department of Health. Learn more: https://www.youcanwa.org/
"Everything that I've been affected by, I adamantly take a 100% role in changing it and making it better."
Impact-based artist Myron Curry is many things, but above all he's a community activist. His murals decorate walls and spaces across Seattle and beyond, and his work in curation, art management and installations comes to life through the gallery he owns in downtown Seattle. As a community counselor, Myron's actively engaged in a range of organizations working with at-risk youth, guiding re-entry for those previously incarcerated, assisting veterans or seniors, addressing housing... and the list goes on. High School senior Luz, a talented artist in her own right, hosts this episode where we explore Myron's inspiring story, covering the process of becoming an artist and entrepreneur, the impact of his prison experience, and how his family and elders have empowered him in his journey of rebuilding self and community all at once.
Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
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- More about Myron Curry: mcurrydesigns.com
- Myron's portfolio
- more about 4Culture: www.4culture.org
What does an active retirement look like to you? At 80 years young, Wally Webster II sees his retirement as merely an excuse to dive deeper into his community and take on social issues for the group who needs it most: youth. “We’re finding that a number of youth are committing crimes with weapons, hate crimes, as well as self-harm, like suicide, because they’re having some mental health challenges,” said Wally, Founder of The ACCESS Project who has lived in the community of Lynnwood, WA for 46 years. “I see it, and I’m just concerned about it and decided to pool the community together to do something. Our strategy is to bring together (social + mental health) organizations to provide these services. And The ACCESS project is not intended to duplicate any organization. We don’t provide mental health services, we are connectors,” Webster said.
With participation from a range of community leaders — including the mayors of Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood — the ACCESS project was born. ACCESS stands for the Association of Collective Community Engagement for Safety and Security. The project hopes to address some of the root causes of youth violence, as well as fill gaps in how it is handled. One of the project’s main goals is to increase communication among existing resources for youth in Snohomish County - and it's working.
Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from The Community Foundation of Snohomish County, Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101
- The Access Project: https://theaccessprojectwa.org/
- more about The Access Project in My Edmonds News
- more about Wally's history:http://hanfordhistory.com/items/show/2057
- This episode is made possible by The Community Foundation of Snohomish County: https://www.cf-sc.org/learn/who-we-are-what-we-do/
“Historically and systemically women of color aren’t represented,” says Olympia Edwards, Founder and CEO of Project Girl mentoring program, which . “Here we’re providing a space where their life story and their life journey doesn’t have to be what society thinks of them. It doesn’t have to be a struggle. They’re entitled to a comfortable life; they’re entitled to a fruitful life. We’re trying to change that narrative and that’s why it’s important for Project Girl to be here.”
While working with teens in crises shelters, Olympia noticed a lot of the girls she helped, lacked coping skills and a safe community space. “I gotta do something,” she told herself. AND SHE DID.
Edwards began partnering with school districts around the area in 2012, offering an after school mentorship program for women of color a place to hang out, do their homework, and talk about whatever’s on their mind. Project Girl, a certified 501(c)3 nonprofit, has now reached over 2000 mentees in over 130 sessions completed, and they're only getting started.
Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from The Community Foundation of Snohomish County, Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- Project Girl mentoring program: https://www.project-girl.com/
- more about Project Girl in Lynnwood Times
- This episode is made possible by The Community Foundation of Snohomish County: https://www.cf-sc.org/learn/who-we-are-what-we-do/
"Many of the beliefs we form as children [about the world and ourSELVEs] we carry on into our adulthood, and they manifest in different ways, and they can really influence where we're gonna end up... The earlier we can help our kids gain an emotional IQ, the better off we will ALL be."
In this episode we're joined by Sondra Vasquez, the Program Manager for Compass Health's Child and Family Clinic in Smokey Point, Washington. With over more than a decade as a therapist and clinical social worker, Sondra's on a mission to deliver better behavioral healthcare services to youth and their families, fostering better mental health in our communities.
Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 * Kids’ Mental Health Resources in WA State: https://kidsmentalhealthwa.org/youth-mental-health-resources/ * Deconstructing the Mental Health System: https://dmhsus.org/ * NAMI: https://www.nami.org/Home * SAHMSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help * Child and Family Outpatient Services: what to expect, locations where this is offered, etc. * Building Communities of Hope Gala for those who want to support services to children, youth, and family services in Western Washington including therapy, camps, and more intensive care.
Have you ever stopped to consider all the ways you’re connected with your neighbors and your community? Many of us are affected in ways we aren’t even aware of because of the dynamic and complex nature of how our lives are interconnected with one another. Whether we realize it or not, when our neighbors receive care, when a family member starts therapy, when someone living on our streets has a safe place to go – our lives are improved, even if we aren’t a direct recipient of care. In this episode we're joined by Tom Kozaczynski, Chief Advancement Officer for Compass Health to focus on what it looks like to develop and literally build behavioral health care structures in communities of need. From treating behavioral health issues, to addressing homelessness, chronic mental illness and substance use disorders, we discuss the ripples that happen in communities when health needs are met in accessible ways - and what we can do to continue to build a healthier future. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 * Compass Health's locations and resources: www.compasshealth.org/ * Compass Health's Broadway Campus Redevelopment Project
“As artist Yasiin Bey said, ‘the arts are something we forget we need, until we need them.’ In this episode of Artist Mental Health Stories we're joined by one of Seattle's cultural thought leadersJames Miles, fondly known as the Fresh Professor. Miles is an Assistant Professor at Seattle University and former Executive Director of Third Stone, the nonprofit known for reviving the Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival in 2023 to widespread acclaim. James has worked internationally as an artist and educator, and was inspired to foment change after seeing so many children who looked like him being disregarded and treated like criminals by our educational systems. James sits with Nathan Hale High School Junior Gavin M. to discuss his evolution from accountant, to actor, to professor and cultural activist using “arts as a tool to navigate the systems of educational inequity.” In New York City, he was the Director of Education at Urban Arts Partnership, where he created the Fresh Education program that used original hip-hop music and theater to boost academic success in middle school ELA and social studies classrooms. The arts-infused and standards-aligned curriculum guide he designed has been used around the world and has inspired many educators and adults to shift how they teach, work with, and speak to students of all ages. A graduate of Morehouse College and Brandeis University, James has provided professional development to teachers across the world, and has presented at SXSW EDU, NYU’s IMPACT Festival, New York Creative Tech Week, Ted Talks, EdTechXEurope, Google Educator Bootcamp, and more. He's on the Board of the Frye Art Museum, MoPOP, on the Advisory Board for SXSW EDU, and was recently appointed as the City of Seattle's Creative Economy Manager. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
- More about James Miles: https://freshprofessor.com/
- James Miles' Seattle University profile: https://www.seattleu.edu/artsci/about/directory/profile/james-miles.html
- Leaders Don't Lead: https://www.leadersdontlead.com/
How do you identify? Identity can be informed by many factors, including cultural background, abilities, religion, gender, geography and more. Growing up with deafness in a strict religious family on the island of Samoa, Loki Tiatia experienced many layered challenges that have informed his identity and influence his work today as an ASL instructor and Deaf Advocate. As a husband to a deaf spouse and father to a deaf child, and as Highline School District's only ASL instructor, Loki shares some of the unique struggles facing the DHH community and practical ways those who are hearing can be more tolerant and inclusive to this often marginalized group. Loki also discusses his lifelong practice of traditional Samoan dance to communicate and connect with the world around him - including audiences Deaf and hearing alike.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from Hansmire Builders and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- brief bio: Loki has been dancing since he was a boy in a small village of Afega, Samoa-Pacific Island. He has taught movements for kids at Kendall Elementary, DC. He choreographed dance for Gallaudet Dance Company at Gallaudet University. His teaching features a mixture of island styles, signing songs of many genre, beginning/intermediate hip hop, jazz, and lyrical incorporating movements and sign language.
- Deaf Spotlight: https://www.deafspotlight.org/
- WA School for the Deaf: https://www.wsd.wa.gov/
- ASL Cart: https://www.aslcart.com/
"We try to minimize and overlook grief in our culture. Yet most if not all of us will have an experience of grief - or many - in our life." Celebrated Seattle Actor Amy Thone joins Artist Mental Health Stories to discuss life lessons she's learned throughout her career in the theater, the recent loss of her teenage daughter Stella to cancer, and how she lives through her grief. Stella may have 'transformed', but she lives on in many ways, including through Amy's work in support of the Stella Blue High School in rural Kenya - named in her daughter's memory. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
- more about Amy Thone: acttheatre.org/
- Amy's current play, The Lower Depths: https://www.intiman.org/depths/
- Amy's 5 Pieces of Acting Advice: backstage.com/
- more about 4Culture: https://www.4culture.org/
Loss comes in many forms, and no two people will process grief in the same way. Inevitably we will all face loss, including the death of a friend or loved one, and while healing may not be entirely possible for everyone we can learn to live differently and adapt. In this episode, Nathan Hale High School sophomore Emanuel sits down with Amy Pereira Clevenger, Compass Health's Director of Crisis Response and Stabilization. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Amy has dealt with all kinds of crisis and loss - including her own - and here she shares actionable steps we can all take on the path toward healing. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, Audian, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- Compass Health's Crisis Triage & Stabilization resources: www.compasshealth.org/services/crisis-triage-stabilization/
- compasshealth.org to learn more about services available and additional details on mental health
"Once you get there, don't forget to grab someone's hand and bring them with you." In this episode we're joined by two guests who focus our lens on the healing power of authentic mentorship, where you learn as much as you impart. The mentor: Megan Garbayo-López is a Queer Latina filmmaker, film educator, and film programmer with SIFF. She works with Seattle-area schools to mentor youth and introduce the art of filmmaking, while fostering pathways to self expression and careers in the film industry. Growing up neurodivergent in a mixed-race family 'in between spaces', Megan experienced food scarcity and childhood sexual abuse, where she 'lost her body' and eventually struggled with eating disorders, anxiety and depression. After a journey of healing through inpatient treatment, EMDR therapy and trauma work, she's now a mentor on a mission to be the adult that she needed as a kid. The mentee: Kelbi Maldonado is a super-senior at Scriber Lake High School, who was mentored by Megan and recently interned with the Seattle International Film Festival. As a young Queer person struggling with intense isolation during the pandemic, they experienced anxiety and suicidal ideation without the language to explain what was going on inside of them. Co-dependency with marijuana became a coping mechanism which temporarily saved them but also negatively impacted their mental health by suppressing emotions to the point they were no longer feeling anything. After quitting smoking, they began somatic work, therapy and inpatient treatment on a path of self care, recovery, and personal empowerment. Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
- more about Megan Garbayo-López: https://letterboxd.com/siff/story/meet-the-programmer-megan-garbayo-lopez/
- More about SIFF's youth education programming: https://www.siff.net/programs-and-events/youth
- more about 4Culture: https://www.4culture.org/
"I hear people say 'Well, it's natural.' or 'It's just weed.'... It stopped being 'just weed' a long time ago." Dr. Jason Kilmer joins High School junior Gavin to discuss marijuana prevention among young people, healthy coping tips to deal with stress, and the real science behind marijuana use. An Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington, who consults with the Washington State Department of Health on youth-centered programs like their YOU CAN campaign, Dr. Kilmer is a nationally recognized expert in the field of drug prevention research and education. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's with support from the Washington State Department of Health, Coping 101 is led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club with a mission to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. The series is made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, Audian, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-relevant resources online at c895.org/coping101
- more about Dr. Kilmer: UW Faculty bio
- The WA State Department of Health's YOU CAN campaign: youcanwa.org
- more Coping 101 episodes + resources for substance use prevention
In 2019, about 1 in 5 people were suffering from some kind of mental health or substance use issue, and since then the pandemic has impacted ALL communities and the need for help has surged. Increasing access to care is now perhaps the most critical step in reversing America's mental health crisis. On a mission to break down barriers as the Chief Medical Officer of Compass Health, Katie Gilligan's unconventional art school background instilled in her a naturally curious and open minded approach to her ambitious work in the behavioral healthcare field. Taking cues from innovative approaches from around the world, Katie works with Compass Health leadership to expand treatment programs that serve more economic backgrounds, actively recruit more providers and practitioners, and ultimately increase quick and easy access to in-person or virtual care.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from Valley Cities, Hansmire Builders and Audian and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- compasshealth.org to learn more about services available and additional details on mental health
- fourfrontcontributor.org for those interested in advocating for change at the state-level for funding and policy change in regards to mental health.
The first artist to emerge from her family, Esmeralda Vasquez discovered the power of art to dive deeper into her culture, and highlight the colors and the beauty that come from it. Esmeralda is a Latina from the Yakima Valley, currently working in Seattle as a multi-disciplinary artist, muralist, painter, and teacher. She recently sat down with high school senior Luz to share the inspiring story of finding her voice and empowered identity through activism, public art, and teaching in the community.
Co-presented by 4Culture, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
- Follow Esmeralda: instagram.com/esoveresmeralda/
- More about The Feels Foundation: thefeelsfoundation.org/
- More about Urban Artworks: urbanartworks.org/
"It's okay to not be okay, and no one ever has to go through hard things alone. There is ALWAYS someone willing to listen." Seattle-area high school senior Luz sits down with Megan Reibel from Forefront Suicide Prevention to candidly destigmatize the conversation around suicide. Megan shares her own mental health journey and discusses her work on the frontlines of suicide prevention. In addition to covering prevention methods like locking away firearms and potentially lethal medications, Megan dives deep into the life-saving steps of L.E.A.R.N.; Look for signs, Empathize and listen, Ask directly about suicide, Reduce the dangers & Next steps. * Help is available 24 hours, speak with someone today by calling 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, with English and Spanish language assistance. * More about L.E.A.R.N.: intheforefront.org/learn-saves-lives/ * Teen Link: www.teenlink.org/get-involved/ * Safer Homes Coalition: saferhomescoalition.org/ * King County Suicide Prevention Week of Action: allpreventsuicide.org/
One of the primary factors contributing to today's mental health crisis - especially impacting traditionally marginalized communities - is limited access to care. People of all ages, communities and backgrounds need behavioral healthcare resources, and simply knowing where to find them is more than half the battle. On a mission to bring much needed counseling services to the people, Ryan O’Donnell is the Director of Skagit, Island, & San Juan County Outpatient Services for Compass Health. In this episode, Ryan shares what led her to working in the field, today's array of career options - some requiring no more than a high school diploma - and how to get started. For anyone who's ever wondered what it would be like to work in mental health, listen and learn how YOU can be a part of solving the crisis while helping yourself and others along the way.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from Valley Cities, Hansmire Builders and Audian and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- Jobs in Behavioral Healthcare with Compass Health: compasshealth.org/careers
"Being able to try certain things out - especially if you have a supportive and trusting gaming group - that can allow us to throw off the shackles of neurotypicality and we can feel like a literal hero in a world that often makes us feel lesser than." Raffael Boccamazzo, PsyD - aka Dr. B - is a celebrated speaker, practicing Psychologist, Autism and ADHD self-advocate, and Clinical Director of Take This - a nonprofit mental health organization providing comprehensive resources and support that is tailored for the diverse and unique needs of the game development community. Whether you're a geek, gamer, or simply looking for more ways to improve your mental health, listen and learn as our student host Gavin and Dr. B discuss the ways gaming and tabletop role playing can support identity, mental wellness and community. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from Valley Cities, Hansmire Builders and Audian and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- more from Dr. B: https://linktr.ee/TheeDoctorB
- more about Take This: www.takethis.org
- Save Point Behavioral Health, "serving the Mental Health needs of Geeks and Gamers": savepointbh.com
Some organizations simply build classrooms, while Seattle's renown Bumbershoot has taken a more progressive approach to festival production as a classroom to train up tomorrow's industry leaders. In this episode of 'Artist Mental Health Stories' we're joined by Autistic, Queer artist and advocate Denali Naylor, as they share their experience as a member of Bumbershoot's Workforce Development Program. From a disenchanting college experience to gaining hands-on education and finding their groove in helping produce one of the West Coast's largest arts and music festivals, Denali and student-host Gavin enjoy a peer-to-peer conversation about life as a creative young person, pursuing career aspirations and how to maintain mental wellness through it all.
Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
- More about the Bumbershoot Workforce Development Program: bumbershoot.com/education
"Creativity doesn't add to our value or worth, but reveals that it's already there... Where can you create in YOUR life?" Chris Lumry is an entrepreneur, writer, and filmmaker who studied public affairs at Princeton and holds Master’s degrees in business and public policy from Harvard. The founder of mission-driven company OneStepGrowth, his work centers on helping people increase joy and purpose through neuroscience-informed approaches to creativity. After years spent on international social impact projects and in Silicon Valley, an unexpected wellness journey and personal awakening sparked a new approach to life and unlocked his own creativity. Find inspiration for your journey as Nathan Hale High School sophomore Gavin leads a conversation with Chris, sharing how creativity fuels his sense of purpose and balance as a driven student-leader, athlete and musician. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from Valley Cities, Hansmire Builders and Audian and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- more about Chris Lumry: instagram.com/chrislumry
- more about OneStepGrowth: linktr.ee/onestepguides
- more about Creativity Unlocked: amazon.com/Creativity-Unlocked
No matter where they live, Queer Youth deserve safe spaces, supportive resources and affirming care to advance into adulthood with health, opportunity and equity. In this special Pride-month episode, we're joined by Shannon Webb from Compass Health as we focus on behavioral health services for LGBTQ+ Youth in rural and suburban communities, where access to these services has been traditionally limited if not entirely absent. Shannon shares her own story which led her from a home with an incarcerated parent to working in social work to advocate for and empower young people across the Puget Sound region. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from Valley Cities, Hansmire Builders and Audian and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- More about Compass Health: compasshealth.org
- LGBTQ+ Mental Health resources: Coping 101
"Embracing your own beauty is an act of resistance..." Whether he's producing over-the-top nightlife events as Co-Founder and Executive Director of BeautyBoiz, or confronting inequity and building collective joy as the Managing Director of Intiman Theatre, Wesley Fruge is a space-maker, community-blender and paradigm-shifter. Through his many roles as a director, producer, marketer, fundraiser, event planner, community organizer, and administrative professional, Wesley is committed to advocacy for the queer community and changing traditional narratives around gender and beauty. His lifelong mental health journey has led him to a place of self-love and empowerment, which he extends to every project, production and community he touches. As Wesley will remind you in this episode: "WHO YOU ARE IS BEAUTIFUL!" Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
- Follow BeautyBoiz: www.beautyboiz.com
- More about Intiman Theater: www.intiman.org
Art and activism are intertwined, and music has always been at the heart of major movements. Facing today's Mental Health crisis, Cameron Lavi-Jones - frontman of Seattle Alt-Rock band King Youngblood - is determined to use his art and influence to dismantle the stigma and raise awareness. Along with fellow bandmates, Cameron leads Hold Your Crown - a nonprofit devoted to shining a light on youth mental health. Through video, film, social media, live speaking engagements and live musical performances, Hold Your Crown works to abolish the stigmatized cultural biases young people face when they experience depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, addiction, and in certain cases more extreme mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorders.
Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
- more about Cameron: https://namiseattle.org/how-cameron-lavi-jones-is-using-his-platform-as-lead-singer-of-king-youngblood-to-promote-mental-health-awareness/
- Black & Loud Fest: https://v13.net/2022/09/king-youngblood-frontman-cameron-lavi-jones-on-seattles-black-loud-fest/
- Hold Your Crown: https://www.kingyoungblood.com/hold-your-crown
- King Youngblood: https://www.kingyoungblood.com/
Just as CPR training prepares people without medical backgrounds to help someone who is having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid trains people to help someone who is at risk of developing a mental health problem or who is going through a mental health crisis. In this episode we're joined by Jordann Doler, Mental Health First Aid Program Manager for Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care. Jordann shares her own mental health journey which led to her work in social services, and explains how Mental Health First Aid training can help save lives. In addition to offering free MHFA Training courses, Valley Cities provides inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment, along with support services for adults, children, and families living in King County. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from Hansmire Builders and Audian. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101
- More info + registration for no-cost Mental Health First Aid trainings: Mental Health First Aid — Valley Cities
- Contact for Valley Cities MHFA team: mhfatraining@valleycities.org.
- MHFA national website: Mental Health First Aid
With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Personal Paths - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen as arts advocates Crystal Lee Dandrige and Leigh Legler share their experience of overcoming trauma and learning to cope with mental health diagnoses through their participation in Path With Art. Since 2008, Seattle-based Path with Art has been at the forefront of a growing international movement that utilizes the power of art as a means to bring dignity, awareness, and healing to the complexities of the issues surrounding homelessness, addiction, and recovery from trauma. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with art there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * more about Path With Art: pathwithart.org * Interested in volunteering or being a Creative Mentor?: pathwithart.org/join-us * more about 4Culture: 4culture.org
"Affordable housing is just not there any more, which creates a crisis situation in our community." The trauma of homelessness affects children, adults and families in ways that seriously impact our communities and society at large, and solving this growing crisis boils down to stability.
Much like a firefighter who charges toward danger instead of away from it, Ryan Disch-Guzman regularly runs into fires of trauma for a living. His years in social work led him to Mary's Place Seattle where today he finds permanent housing for families. In this episode Ryan shares insights about breaking intergenerational trauma, the healing power of housing stability, and stories of the work being done on the front-lines to end homelessness.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from Hansmire Builders and Audian.
No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 * more about Mary's Place: marysplaceseattle.org
When barriers exist that limit access to vital community resources, we can wait for the system to fix itself - or we can be the solution. Black Coffee NW in Shoreline, WA is actively breaking down as many barriers as cups of coffee are sold in their gathering space just a few miles north of Seattle. The Black-owned, family-owned organization provides local youth with job training, free mental health services, and all sorts of community resources. In this episode our student hosts are joined by Diana Muuru and Haben Haileslassie - two of Black Coffee NW's Youth Program Directors - as they discuss their experience on the frontlines of wellness activism in Seattle's Black and African-immigrant communities.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101 * Black Coffee NW: blackcoffeenw.com * Grounded Conversations podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-conversations/id1622689926 * Free Youth Counseling: blackcoffeenw.com/youth-mental-health-services
"Therapy is the best thing in the world that you can do for yourself. In my dream world, everyone would have a check-in with a therapist once a week. It doesn't just have to be in the moments when things are out of control. Therapy helps you build your toolbox, like an outside contractor working with you, giving you objective tools that other people have used before, helping you observe your life in a different way from an outside perspective and reframe things." In this episode, musician and mental health advocate Alex Wagner shares countless insights and mindfulness practices that have steered his path of recovery from bipolar disorder to leading Grooving for Good, a nonprofit organization that fosters community mental wellness and resilience through art and music. Grooving for Good hosts monthly events that not only feature emotional intelligence workshops, restorative practices, and bonding activities, but also platform a diverse range of artists, DJs, musicians, and thought leaders in an inclusive nightclub setting. In addition to running Grooving for Good, Wagner authors "BLOOM", a mental health column for SPIN IMPACT, works as crisis counselor for Crisis Text Line and produces music under the name ASW (A Single Wave).
Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
- more about Alex Wagner: linktr.ee/asinglewave
- More about Grooving for Good: groovingforgood.com
- more about 4Culture: 4culture.org
With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Moving Intentionally w/ ARC Dance - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. ARC Dance founder Marie Chong brings along a couple of her students to discuss the ways that dance can unite people together in community while offering a safe space to foster individual wellness and balance. Longtime ARC pupils Siena Cawrse and Amira Levine share how devotion to ballet has developed an intentionality in movement, benefitting all aspects of their life experience. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with dance there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * more about ARC Dance: https://arcdance.org/ * more about 4Culture: 4culture.org
Art makes people happier. It can not only lift moods, but it's been proven to carry loads of positive health benefits. Internationally recognized artist Catherine Mayer knows the powerful role arts can play in wellness, which has led her to found the L.A.U.G.H app and workshop series. An acronym for Let Art Unleash Great Happiness, the app applies sensory tools and visual arts to help users with relaxation, mindfulness and building self-esteem. Her workshops have been held in schools, nursing homes and the Fred Hutch Cancer Center - using art immersion for measurably positive health effects and improving the learning experience of chronically stressed children. Join our student hosts in learning how tech and art can combine to improve mental health, along with self-care practices that can lower stress, increase concentration and boost moods.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Radio class that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find resources to help you improve your family connections, online at c895.org/coping101 * More about Catherine Mayer: www.catherinemayer.com/pages/about-the-artist * The L.A.U.G.H. app: www.thelaugh.app * L.A.U.G.H. art experiences: www.thecatherinemayerfoundation.org/workshops * More about the Catherine Mayer Foundation: www.thecatherinemayerfoundation.org/about-the-foundation
With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Choral Community w/ Paul Caldwell - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Caldwell is in his seventh season as the Artistic Director for both the Seattle Men’s and Seattle Women's Choruses, whose mission is to transform society through innovative programs that build inclusive community, inspire justice and illuminate the experiences of LGBTQ people and their allies. He actively mentors young queer folx with choral performance as a pathway to self expression and empowering identity. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with art & music there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * more about Seattle Men's Chorus and Seattle Women's Chorus: seattlechoruses.org * Paul's December 2022 interview with Drew Bailey on C89.5 Mornings: www.c895.org/2022/12/paul-cardwell-interview-artistic-director-of-the-seattles-mens-chorus/ * more about 4Culture: 4culture.org
Families are complicated, whatever they may look like. On a mission to help families heal and understand one another is Dr. Anthony Pennant - Marriage and Family Therapist, Faculty member at Antioch University and Director of A Place for Us online therapy group. In addition to specializing in Structural Family Therapy with emphasis on LGBTQ+ youth and their families, Anthony practices Socially Just Therapy - a way to understand and normalize the spectrum of social identities and how they impact a person's life. In this episode our students uncover all sorts of practical tips for improving family dynamics especially when intersecting stigmas are a factor.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Radio class that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find resources to help you improve your family connections, online at c895.org/coping101 * More about A Place For Us: aplaceforus.squarespace.com * More family therapy resources: Coping 101 - Positive Family Connections * More about Lambert House: lamberthouse.org
C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Exploring the Divine w/ A.O. Hamer - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Transitioning in recent years from working as a full-time Nurse to a full-time Artist, Aramis Hamer’s work is centered around spirituality and the divine feminine. She joins our students to discuss the empowering and therapeutic benefits of journaling, self-care insights on affirmations and exercise, why rejection can be a good thing, and how individual vulnerability leads to deep healing across communities. With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with art there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * More about Aramis Hamer: https://www.aohamer.com/ * More about 4Culture: 4culture.org
No matter our age or background, some of us are just naturally more tense, reactive or prone to unhealthy coping tactics when feeling overwhelmed and it's all about managing the curve balls that come our way. It's important to take care of ourselves as well as help those in our lives who are impacted by mental health challenges, and here our student hosts learn ways to effectively navigate these conversations with friends or loved ones in need.
In addition to a basic education around Depression and related mental health issues, Seattle Children's Dr. Elizabeth McCauley explores practical coping strategies like choosing healthier foods, regulating sleep cycles, routine physical activity and positive socializing. No one is immune to Depression but we can all learn to cope in healthier ways. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Radio class that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian.
Find more Coping 101 episodes, education and a wide array of mental resources online at c895.org/coping101
C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Blooming through Art w/ Cristina Martinez - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. The Tacoma-born, Seattle-based artist - and soon-to-be mother of three - uses her work to amplify voices of women and celebrate the often untold stories of black and brown people. In this episode Cristina discusses parenting, the power of art and therapy in handling emotions like loneliness or grief, and digs into her recurring theme of blooming to express the journey we all take toward our most authentic selves. With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * More about Cristina Martinez: www.juneandmars.com * More about 4Culture: 4culture.org
"A good family is like potting soil, letting a group of people flourish together." Dr. Larry Wissow, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychology at Seattle Children's, joins our student host as we take a closer look at Positive Family Connections in this episode of Coping 101. Listen and learn as they explore the evolving definition of Family and the gender roles within, intergenerational trauma across different communities, how addiction can impact individuals and their families, and the vital importance of easy, frequent conversation. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Radio class that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian.
No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find resources to help you improve your family connections, online at c895.org/coping101
With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Balance in the Hustle w/ DJ Blast - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Based in Seattle, the Nigeria-born, Texas-raised creative known as DJ Blast is a full-time Program Manager with Microsoft and accomplished DJ having shared stages with major acts like Burna Boy, Dua Lipa, Nas and Pitbull. Here he shares hard-earned insights on mental wellness like tips for managing performance anxiety, why everyone should at least try therapy, and how to deal with passion-driven burnout. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * More about DJ Blast: www.ogblast.com * More about 4Culture: 4culture.org
Bullying is upsetting and potentially harmful for all involved, and can cause serious, long-lasting problems for those who are bullied and those who do the bullying. While October is National Bullying Prevention Month, each of us can be powerful anti-bullying role models all year. When families, schools and communities work together, we can create a culture where bullying is no longer an option. In this episode of Coping 101 our students get schooled by special guest Dr. William P. French, MD - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. Listen and learn as he shares insights on how to dismantle the toxic culture of bullying in all its forms across various communities.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian.
No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes and explore resources to better understand and stop Bullying, online at c895.org/coping101
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and in this special episode of Coping 101 we're joined by Brandon Bazemore - dedicated father and CEO of Audian, a cloud solutions provider based in Kirkland Washington. Here he shares his experience as a survivor of suicide, how he and his team have coped with the loss of a colleague, and practical ways to increase suicide prevention in the workplace.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian.
No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes and explore resources to better understand and prevent Suicide, online at c895.org/coping101
With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Honoring Ancestry w/ Monyee Chau - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Through intersectional lenses of being Queer and Taiwanese/Chinese, the prolific Seattle artist and maker discusses honoring ancestry and identity through their work, the vital benefits of therapy, and how they're helping to grow a thriving community in Seattle's CID neighborhood. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with Art there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * More about Monyee Chau and their work: www.chinesebornamerican.com * More about Flower Flower (not a flower shop): www.instagram.com/flowerflower_CID * More about 4Culture: 4culture.org
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or visit the links in the description below. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-24, with rates recently exacerbated by affects of the Pandemic. It's been proven that asking someone if they're thinking about suicide does not give them the idea nor increase risk of suicidal ideation, and to the contrary can be the difference between their life and death. Everyone can help prevent suicide, and in this episode of Coping 101 our students get schooled by special guest Dr. Kalina Bebeva, PhD of Seattle Children's Behavioural Health Crisis Care Clinic. Listen for a vital education on Suicide Prevention, including how to identify early warning signs, reducing risk of self-harm, tips on how to ask for help and where people of different ages or backgrounds can find immediate help in a moment of crisis.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian.
No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes and explore resources to better understand and prevent Suicide, online at c895.org/coping101 Resources referenced in this episode: * 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline * Crisis Connections 24-hr Crisis Line * 1-866-TEENLINK >>> www.teenlink.org * Trevor Project - Crisis support services for LGBTQ+ Youth * Surviving a Suicide Loss: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Art as Recovery w/ Shända De Anda - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. In this episode, we're joined by Air Force Veteran, Artist and devoted Mother, Shända de Anda. She openly discusses her diagnosis with PTSD after a 24-year career in the military and how therapy reintroduced her to a long-lost art practice - including writing, drawing and singing - which has illuminated her path to recovery, healthier relationships and mental wellness. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with therapy and the practice of art there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * more about Path With Art: www.pathwithart.org * more about 4Culture: 4culture.org
Social Anxiety is a completely normal experience and more than ever is increasingly common among all ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds. Listen in as Nathan Hale High School students share their own questions and concerns with Dr. Kendra Read, Director of Seattle Children's Mood & Anxiety Program. Learn what Anxiety looks and feels like, its relationship with Depression and addictive behaviors, and simple coping tips for self care when triggers arise.
Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian.
No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find many tips and educational resources for navigating anxiety, online at c895.org/coping101
With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: FOLK MUSIC w/ Ben Hunter - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based roots musician & community organizer Ben Hunter discusses how Folk Arts bring all peoples together, why travel is vital in forming one's identity and how communities can take better care of the artists and musicians who sustain their culture. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with the art of Writing there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * Including his work as an accomplished fiddler & multi-instrumentalist, City of Seattle Music Commissioner and co-founder of Black & Tan Hall - find more about Ben Hunter's various projects here: www.benjaminhuntermusic.com * more about 4Culture: 4culture.org
July is BIPOC Mental Health Month, and in this episode of Coping 101 our students explore mental health in BIPOC communities with Andrea Ramos-Castillo - an elementary school-based therapist from Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. Here we unpack the stigma around seeking help, access to culturally competent care and breaking cycles to heal generational trauma from things like racism and oppression. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes and find many local and online resources catered to Black and Indigenous People of Color hosted at c895.org/coping101
With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: WRITING w/ Ezra Conklin - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based writer and poet Ezra Conklin discusses writing as a Self Care practice, and how it can foster expression, affirm identity and galvanize community. With experience as a member of Youth Speaks and coordinating Youth Arts programs for Gay City, Ezra shares insights on slam poetry, the healing power of journaling, herbalism, and using writing to build community health and wellness. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with the art of Writing there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 * Ezra's "In This Vessel" self care zine: https://inthisvesselzine.tumblr.com/ * more about 4Culture: 4culture.org
Doing the work to help ourselves makes it possible for us to be able to help others. In this episode of C89.5's student-hosted Coping 101 podcast, we're joined by Kelsey Motley, an alum of Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center's Recovery Program who's on her way to becoming a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Listen and learn as she shares her story with insights on seeking help, mindfulness, the life-saving benefits of service animals, and some of the tools she uses daily to maintain mental wellness. Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible by Seattle Children's and Crisis Connections with local support from Carter Subaru, Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, Hansmire Builders and Audian. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 More about Pathlight's nationwide network of recovery centers, including some in Western Washington, is online at pathlightbh.com
Taking the step to come out to family and friends can be a very stressful time and support from loved ones makes a world of difference. As we celebrate Pride Month, C89.5's latest Coping 101 podcast explores Gender Identity and Coming Out, with insights from Drs. Amy Curtis and Matt Goldenberg of Seattle Children's Gender Clinic. Listen and learn as students in Nathan Hale High School's Radio program address how to use the right pronouns, where to go for LGBTQIA-centric resources, understanding and affirming your own sexuality and how to best support someone in your life who is coming out. Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible by Seattle Children's and Crisis Connections with local support from Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: FILMMAKING w/ Raven Two Feathers - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based filmmaker Raven Two Feathers discusses the power of Film and its impact on mental wellness, identity and community. The Two Spirit, Trans, Indigenous, Emmy Award-winning creator shares their experience including finding film in high school, gender-affirming transition and various creative projects that shine critical light on issues facing today's Native communities.
Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with the art of Filmmaking there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about Raven Two Feathers: ravenandrelatives.com more about 4Culture: 4culture.org
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a perfect occasion to check in with ourselves and reassess how we're doing. In the latest Coping 101 podcast, students in C89.5's Radio program explore basic approaches to Coping and Therapy, with the help of Seattle Children's Dr. Cathy Swanson. Listen and learn simple techniques to improve your daily self care, and discover an array of local and online resources along with tips to affordably access the right treatment providers on your path to mental wellness. Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible by Seattle Children's and Crisis Connections with local support from Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
In this episode of Coping 101 - a youth-led series destigmatizing mental health presented by C89.5 fm and Seattle Children's - Nathan Hale High School student Amelie Couret hosts a peer-to-peer conversation with Kayanne McNeill, a Youth Crisis Specialist at Teen Link. Kayanne shares her story as a volunteer phone worker helping fellow teens across Washington state as they navigate the various challenges of adolescent life.
Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections, with volunteers trained to help their peers with things like bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, gender identity, relationships, stress and depression. If you or a teen you know is in crisis, you’re not alone. There is someone that’s ready to listen without judgment every night from 6-10pm at 1-866-TEEN-LINK or online at teenlink.org. No issue is too big or too small and all calls or chats are confidential. Talk it out!
Coping 101 brings voices together to destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, with a new topic covered each month. No matter our age or background we all face challenges and there are ways to cope - with more episodes, resources and education to get you started at c895.org/coping101
With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: DANCE w/ David Rue - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based dance artist David Rue discusses Dance and its relationship with mental wellness, and the skillset it's helped him develop outside of the studio. The Liberia-born arts advocate shares how his background and gender identity authentically inform his creative work centered around equity, excellence and joy.
Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and along with Dance there are many healthy ways to find balance. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101 more about David Rue: davidrue212.com more about 4Culture: 4culture.org
Different doesn't mean bad, and there isn't one "normal way" of being. Neurodiversity means recognizing and celebrating the strengths of different brains - and how they work. Autism is one of those ways that brains connect and interact with the world a little differently, and represents a constellation of varied skills, abilities and challenges.
With support from Teen Link, Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center and Carter Subaru, C89.5 fm joins Seattle Children's Hospital to present this youth-led conversation about Autism.
Listen and learn as Nathan Hale High School students in C89.5's radio class explore The Autism Spectrum, with the help of Seattle Children's Dr. Jen Gerdts and Disability Rights Activist Ivanova Smith.
Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
Some people who experience intense feelings from depression or anxiety try to release painful emotions by engaging in self-harm - like cutting, scratching or bruising themselves. Relying on self harm to manage life's problems may feel good in the short term but can have many negative long term consequences. We can help those we love by better understanding this increasingly common issue, and showing we care by listening without shaming or blaming. With support from Teen Link and Carter Subaru, C89.5 fm joins Seattle Children's Hospital to present this episode's student-led conversation around Self Harm Reduction. Listen and learn as youth from Nathan Hale High School share their own questions and concerns with this month's special guest Dr. Kyrill Gurtovenko - a Clinical Psychologist at Seattle Children's.
Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
No body is exactly the same shape and size as the next. Being healthy is being able to eat and move in ways that bring you joy and purpose, with the energy to accomplish all you want. Recovering from an eating disorder is possible, and it starts with recognizing the signs and knowing where to turn for help.
C89.5 fm joins with Seattle Children's Hospital to present this episode's student-led conversation around Body Image & Eating Disorder Recovery. Listen and learn as youth from Nathan Hale High School share their own questions and concerns with this month's special guest Dr. Yolanda Evans - Co-Chief and Clinical Director of the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Seattle Children's.
Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are ways to cope. Get started with more episodes and vital resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
Addiction is a very common and very treatable challenge that faces an increasing number of Americans - especially among our youth. C89.5 fm joined with Seattle Children's Hospital in presenting this episode's student-led conversation around Addiction, Substance Use and Recovery. Listen and learn as Nathan Hale High School students share their own questions and concerns with this month's special guest Dr. Ray Hsiao - an active Educator, Psychiatrist and Director of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program at Seattle Children's.
Coping 101 is an ongoing series aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health with a new topic covered each month. We're ALL feeling the past year, and there are ways to cope. Explore the evolving resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
Being a teenager is hard, and being a teenager battling an addiction can almost seem impossible. Fortunately recovery is always possible, and there are lots of crucial resources to help youth in their journey - including Alternative Peer Groups (APG's). Coping 101 is an ongoing mental health series presented by C89.5 fm and Seattle Children's, and in this episode Nathan Hale High School student Amelie Couret leads a peer-to-peer conversation about Addiction & Recovery with Bade, a recent graduate from Bridges APG - Seattle's only Alternative Peer Group program. Bade shares their story of addiction & substance abuse throughout their teens and what it's taken to achieve - and maintain - successful recovery.
More info about Alternative Peer Groups and Bridges APG's specific programming, including activity schedules and scholarship info can be found online at seattleapg.com.
Coping 101 brings voices together to de-stigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, with a new topic covered each month. No matter our age or background we all face challenges and there are ways to cope - with resources and basic education to get you started at c895.org/coping101
In this episode of Coping 101 - an ongoing mental health series presented by C89.5 fm and Seattle Children's - Nathan Hale High School student Amelie Couret leads a peer-to-peer conversation with Clarissa Perez from Teen Link. Clarissa shares her story as one of Teen Link's volunteers with previous experience using their services throughout her adolescence. Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections that serves youth in Washington State. If you or a teen you know is in crisis, you’re not alone. There is someone that’s willing to listen to you without judgment at 1-866-TEEN-LINK or online at teenlink.org. Their teen volunteers are trained to listen to your concerns and talk with you about whatever’s on your mind – bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, depression or any other issues you’re facing. No issue is too big or too small and all calls or chats are confidential. Talk it out!
Coping 101 brings voices together to de-stigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective, with a new topic covered each month. No matter our age or background we all face challenges and there are ways to cope - with resources and basic education to get you started at c895.org/coping101
Anxiety is a normal feeling that can often help us stay safe. When unchecked however, feelings of fear and worry can get in the way, much like a smoke alarm when there's no fire. C89.5 fm joined with Seattle Children's Hospital in presenting this episode's student-led conversation around Anxiety. Listen in as Nathan Hale High School students share their own questions and concerns with this month's special guest Dr. Larry Wissow, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children's.
Coping 101 is an ongoing series aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health with a new topic covered each month. We're ALL feeling the past year, and there are ways to cope. Explore the evolving resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
C89.5 fm joined with Seattle Children's Hospital in presenting this student-led conversation on LGBTQ+ Mental Health. Listen in as Nathan Hale High School students share their own questions and concerns with this month's special guest Dr. Felice Orlich - Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Community Outreach with Seattle Children’s.
Coping 101 is an ongoing series aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health with a new topic covered each month. We're ALL feeling the past year, and there are ways to cope. Explore the evolving resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
September is Suicide Awareness month and here our students in C89.5's radio program at Seattle's Nathan Hale High School talk candidly with Michael Ovalle, a post-doctorate at Seattle Children's.
Coping 101 is an ongoing series aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health with a new topic covered each month. We're ALL feeling the past year, and there are ways to cope. Explore the evolving resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
October Is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and here our students in C89.5's radio program at Seattle's Nathan Hale High School have a candid conversation with Dr. Larry Wissow, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children's.
Coping 101 is an ongoing series aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health with a new topic covered each month. We're ALL feeling the past year, and there are ways to cope. Explore the evolving resources hosted at c895.org/coping101