MFLN Family Development Anchored Podcast Series

https://ia601405.us.archive.org/11/items/celebrating-15-years-of-sesame-street-for-military-families-and-beyond-anchored-ep-25/Celebrating%2015%20Years%20of%20Sesame%20Street%20for%20Military%20Families%20and%20Beyond_Anchored%20Ep%2025_final%20mixdown.mp3 About this Episode In this episode, we talk with Tara Wright about the 15 year anniversary of SS4MF! We discuss the array of SS4MF topics and resources they for… Continue Reading Celebrating 15 Years of Sesame Street for Military Families and Beyond| Anchored Episode 25

https://ia601508.us.archive.org/13/items/an-introduction-to-the-traumatic-brain-injury-center-of-excellences-caregiver-an/An%20Introduction%20to%20the%20Traumatic%20Brain%20Injury%20Center%20of%20Excellence%27s%20Caregiver%20and%20Provider%20Resources_Ep%2024.mp3 About the Episode  This episode provides an overview of traumatic brain injury, including the signs and symptoms to look for, and an intro to the Traumatic Brain Injury Center… Continue Reading An Introduction to the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence’s Caregiver and Provider Resources| Anchored Episode 24

About this Episode In this episode, we are joined by Terri Rudy and Dr. Daniel Perkins of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness to discuss promoting positive tech use for families, children, and teens. Terri and Danny join us for a conversation on their Digital Empowerment Resource for Parents and Professionals. This free online kit… Continue Reading Exploring The Thrive Initiative’s Digital Empowerment Resource for Parents and Professionals| Anchored Episode 23

https://ia601406.us.archive.org/33/items/11-13-20-final-mixdown/11-13-20_final_mixdown.mp3 About this Episode In this Anchored podcast episode, we will be discussing the application of art therapy and military families. We will be joined by three art therapists; Melissa Walker, Jessica Herman, and Valli Rebsamen, to discuss their work, the therapeutic practices used in art therapy, and the prevalence of mental health issues and “invisible… Continue Reading A Discussion on Art Therapy for Military Families with Melissa Walker, Jessica Herman, and Valli Rebsamen| Anchored Episode 22

https://ia601504.us.archive.org/24/items/sesame-street-traumatic-experiences-and-resilience-with-rocio-galarza-anchored-episode-21-/FINAL_SesameStreetmixdown.mp3 About this Episode As we all experience great transitions and challenges, finding resilience and staying optimistic can be difficult. But these things are important to our mental health as well as the support and care we provide to others. Today’s discussion with Sesame Street’s Rocio Galarza will focus on resilience and traumatic experiences. Rocio… Continue Reading Sesame Street: Traumatic Experiences and Resilience with Rocio Galarza| Anchored Episode 21

About This Episode We are all learning and adapting like never before. HPRC, the Consortium for Health and Military Performance Center at USU,  and the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress, or CSTS, have collaborated to produce resources focusing on promoting teen health and wellness during the current COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, Dr.… Continue Reading Supporting Teens During COVID-19 with Dr. Stephen Cozza and Sarah Steward| Anchored Episode 20

About this Episode: Military spouses face countless transitions and life-changes that can impact career, higher education goals and finances. This podcast episode explores Christine “C.C.” Gallagher‘s  experiences as a military spouse and mother who has gone through several Permanent Change of Stations (PCSs) and how they’ve impacted her employment journey. C.C. shares helpful resources connected to… Continue Reading Supporting Military Spouses with Employment and Higher Education Transitions| Anchored. Episode 19

About this Episode: Penn State’s Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness and the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Office of Military Community and Family Policy have partnered to develop the THRIVE initiative. The THRIVE Initiative is a series of parenting programs for parents of children from birth to 18 years of age. Listen to the podcast to learn… Continue Reading An Overview of the THRIVE Initiative| Anchored. Episode 18

About this Episode: Children and youth experience self-exploration and curiosity as a natural part of childhood development. As children’s behaviors and understanding of their sexuality are formed, problematic sexual behaviors may arise. Understanding potential sexual development challenges is essential to supporting families and children during this crucial time of growth. In this episode, we discuss normative… Continue Reading A Discussion with Dr. Gregory Leskin about Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth| Anchored. Episode 17

About this Episode: The impact of trauma on human beings can be profound and life-changing in significant ways, varying from person to person. In some people, the impact can change them in positive ways, offering opportunities for growth from their struggle. This phenomenon is called Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) and was coined by Dr. Richard Tedeschi and… Continue Reading Walking the PATHH: Exploring the Journey of Posttraumatic Growth| Anchored. Episode 16

About this Episode: Wounded Warrior Project’s Independence Program helps warriors live life to the fullest, on their own terms. It is designed for warriors who rely on their families and/or caregivers because of moderate to severe brain injury, spinal-cord injury, or other neurological conditions. In this episode, we talk with the regional director for the… Continue Reading Bridging the Gaps: Helping Wounded Warriors Heal at Home| Anchored. Episode 15

In this episode we talk with people intimately familiar with the perspective of single parenting in the military. Our guests discuss their personal experiences as single parents and active-duty military personnel. We capture each of their journeys throughout parenthood and service, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they found the strength to overcome those challenges.… Continue Reading Double Duties: Exploring Single Parenthood in the Military| Anchored. Episode 14

Grief, or the reaction to the loss of a loved one, is universal. We all experience grief. But does the experience differ in children and adolescents? Estimates suggest that 5% of children 15 or younger have lost one or both parents (Steen, 1998). Several interventions exist to assist these children with their grief, including bereavement… Continue Reading Handle with Care: Helping Children Cope with Parental Loss| Anchored. Episode 13

Penn State’s Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness and the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Office of Military Community and Family Policy have joined forces to develop the THRIVE initiative. The THRIVE initiative is being designed to empower parents as they raise and nurture their children from the prenatal period to age 18. This podcast will highlight… Continue Reading Ready, Set, THRIVE! A Supportive Approach to Parenting| Anchored. Episode 12

As a response to Dr. Jill Biden’s address at the 2016 AERA annual meeting to study and serve military families, this Valdosta State University Professor was inspired to start a research initiative looking at dependents in military families who are currently attending college. This 60-minute podcast looks at the research and its implications. *Recording edited… Continue Reading Books Over Boots: Experiences of College Students in Military Families| Anchored. Episode 11

Reintegration after deployment is a familiar term for military service members and their families. The transition process often presents a variety of challenges, including difficulties making readjustments back into life with families, jobs, and within the community. The American Red Cross has created a program to assist in helping to ease the transition called Reconnection Workshops.… Continue Reading Keeping the Connections: A Look at Reintegration Groups for Families| Anchored. Episode 10

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of all adults in 2012 had one or more chronic health condition. Further statistics show that one in four adults had two or more chronic health conditions. These alarming numbers reflect the need for conversation and support surrounding chronic illness. While many only consider the… Continue Reading Silent Strength: Impacts of Chronic Illness| Anchored. Episode 9

It’s no secret that animals have the uncanny ability to lift the spirits of others and turn a bad day into a good one. But, professionals and organizations are starting to recognize that animals can offer so much more than a smile. In this podcast, we will be taking a look at the different ways… Continue Reading Four Legged Healers: Exploring Animal Assisted Therapy| Anchored. Episode 8

Life is full of transitions and change for all of us, but are especially prominent for our military service members and their families. The transition from civilian to military life when joining the military and then the transition back again after retirement can have its own unique challenges. These particular transitions, especially retirement, can look… Continue Reading The Forward March: The Journey from Military to Civilian Life| Anchored. Episode 7

For many therapists, the first response to sexual issues in couples’ therapy is to outsource to a “specialist” in sex therapy. However, Dr. Shelley Green and Dr. Douglas Flemons feel that the therapeutic orientation that they both teach and practice is more than enough to also handle sex therapy cases. This podcast features a dynamic… Continue Reading Private Parts: Exploring Intimacy Issues with Couples| Anchored. Episode 6