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Connecticut made online gambling and sports betting legal a few years ago and ever since then, we've seen more and more young people get into gambling. And now, a new research survey conducted by a team at UConn found that 72% of undergraduate students at colleges in Connecticut reported participating in some form of gambling in the past year. We spoke with Mallory Schultz, Prevention Manager at Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, about the results and what can be done to better educate the younger generation of gamblers. For more information: https://ccpg.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

We have several schools competing in March Madness this year: UConn Men and Women's, Yale Men's and Fairfield University Women's teams are all going for NCAA titles. It's a good reminder about March Madness gambling in general. We spoke with Diana Goode of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling. For more information: https://ccpg.org/ Image Credit: Getty Imges 

Election Day is less than six weeks away. Are you planning to vote in person this year? For those with disabilities, going to polling stations can be a real challenge. People with disabilities are less likely to vote than people without disabilities. Disabled voters can face many barriers to voting, from inaccessible polling places to restrictions on absentee ballots. This November, Connecticut voters could approve a ballot initiative that could create a pathway to give everyone access to absentee ballots, without needing an excuse making voting easier for voters with disabilities. Today, we hear about what access this looks like in our state and what can be done to improve it. If you are a voter with a disability, we want to hear from you. What have your experiences been like at the polls? GUESTS: Sara Kempner: Director of Creative Campaigns & Collaborations at the U.S. Vote Foundation Ellen Telker: Retired attorney and President of Connecticut Council of the Blind, an affiliate of American Council of the Blind Ben Hovland: Chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission To report problems at the polls, you can call the Election Day Hotline 1-866-SEEC-INFO (1-866-733-2463). Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cambodian genocide took the lives of up to three million people - between 1975 and 1979. Many were forced to work at labor camps where they faced abuse, torture and starvation. But this is only part one of the story. The lesser known part is the story of Preah Vihear Mountain, where over forty thousand refugees were forced to climb to their death. Many Cambodian refugees ended up in refugee camps in Thailand. But instead of being processed as refugees, they were forced on buses and driven to Preah Vihear Mountain, which is part of a mountain range between Thailand and Cambodia. Returning to Cambodia was a devastating experience. Not only were they forced back into the country, but the mountain was filled with landmines, and refugees had no food or water. They were forced to climb down the mountain side, and those who didn't comply were gunned down Today, we heard from someone who experienced this firsthand. Bunseng Taing lives in Connecticut and is a survivor of this massacre. He joins us with his son, James Taing. Together, they produced the documentary film Ghost Mountain: The Second Killing Fields. GUESTS: James Taing: producer of Ghost Mountain: The Second Killing Fields Bunseng Taing: survivor of the Cambodian genocide and author of Under the Naga Tail Jenny (JHD) Heikkila Diaz: Professional Learning Coordinator, Connecticut Council for the Social Studies and the Activist in Residence, UConn Asian & Asian American Studies Institute Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Music used in the broadcast: "Violin Sneha" by Keo Sokha Sarika Keo “Mad Because of Loving You" by Sinn Sisamouth Come Again Tomorrow by Yol Aularong Dylan Reyes helped produced this broadcast that originally aired May 21, 2024.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cambodian genocide took the lives of up to three million people - between 1975 and 1979. Many were forced to work at labor camps where they faced abuse, torture and starvation. But this is only part one of the story. The lesser known part is the story of Preah Vihear Mountain, where over forty thousand refugees were forced to climb to their death. Many Cambodian refugees ended up in refugee camps in Thailand. But instead of being processed as refugees, they were forced on buses and driven to Preah Vihear Mountain, which is part of a mountain range between Thailand and Cambodia. Returning to Cambodia was a devastating experience. Not only were they forced back into the country, but the mountain was filled with landmines, and refugees had no food or water. They were forced to climb down the mountain side, and those who didn't comply were gunned down Today, we heard from someone who experienced this firsthand. Bunseng Taing lives in Connecticut and is a survivor of this massacre. He joins us with his son, James Taing. Together, they produced the documentary film Ghost Mountain: The Second Killing Fields. GUESTS: James Taing: producer of Ghost Mountain: The Second Killing Fields Bunseng Taing: survivor of the Cambodian genocide and author of Under the Naga Tail Jenny (JHD) Heikkila Diaz: Professional Learning Coordinator, Connecticut Council for the Social Studies and the Activist in Residence, UConn Asian & Asian American Studies Institute Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode. Music used in the broadcast: "Violin Sneha" by Keo Sokha Sarika Keo “Mad Because of Loving You" by Sinn Sisamouth Come Again Tomorrow by Yol Aularong Dylan Reyes helped produced this broadcast.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates that about five million Americans struggle with compulsive gambling. However, only around 8 percent of these individuals will ever seek help for their problem. Connecticut made online gambling and sports betting legal in 2021 and the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling has reported a huge spike in calls ever since. How do you know if gambling is running your life and how do you begin to pull back on addictive habits? We got advice from morning show counselor, Julius Dudics. ((00:00)) We also see from recent CT Council on Problem Gambling data that the largest number of calls needing help with gambling addiction in the state comes from college aged students. We spoke with Brian Dolan, Director of Sacred Heart University's collegiate recovery program, how to responsibly gamble during March Madness. (( 13:26 )). Image Credit: Getty Images

The News Cycle focuses on March Madness and the gambling that comes with it.  We interview reporter Robert Linnehan from the publication Sports Betting Dime, and Diane Goode, the Executive Director of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling.  Lewis Williams gives us opinion on the legality of sports betting in a editorial, and Jordan Kims gives us background information about March Madness. Hosted by Noah Meyer. Produced by Noah Meyer. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Jordan Kim and Lewis Williams.

In this podcast episode ... March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month And we talk to the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling about how things are looking and who's being affected by legalized gambling in the state. Plus we take a look at other stories from across the region

Sports gambling is a big business and only getting bigger. But as more states legalize it and wagering apps are more readily available, there is a concern that many Americans are unprepared for how addictive sports betting can be. This week on the FOX News Rundown, host Lisa Brady spoke with recovering gambling addict, and internationally certified gambling counselor Harry Levant about how betting cost him almost everything including his life. Levant was incredibly transparent about his past problems and what he's now doing to help people avoid the dangers of gambling. For that story, Lisa also spoke to Diana Goode, Executive Director of the Connecticut Council for Problem Gambling, who is working to help both addicts and their families cope with the addiction. Goode offered advice to those who may be addicted and suggested ways for the government to regulate these popular apps and prevent people from ruining their lives. Due to time limitations, we were only able to air short clips of Lisa's interview with Goode in our original segment. However, she offered some very helpful information for anyone seeking help. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear the entire incredible conversation with Connecticut Council for Problem Gambling Executive Director Diana Goode and learn more about the risks that come with the rise of sports gambling. Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports gambling is a big business and only getting bigger. But as more states legalize it and wagering apps are more readily available, there is a concern that many Americans are unprepared for how addictive sports betting can be. This week on the FOX News Rundown, host Lisa Brady spoke with recovering gambling addict, and internationally certified gambling counselor Harry Levant about how betting cost him almost everything including his life. Levant was incredibly transparent about his past problems and what he's now doing to help people avoid the dangers of gambling. For that story, Lisa also spoke to Diana Goode, Executive Director of the Connecticut Council for Problem Gambling, who is working to help both addicts and their families cope with the addiction. Goode offered advice to those who may be addicted and suggested ways for the government to regulate these popular apps and prevent people from ruining their lives. Due to time limitations, we were only able to air short clips of Lisa's interview with Goode in our original segment. However, she offered some very helpful information for anyone seeking help. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear the entire incredible conversation with Connecticut Council for Problem Gambling Executive Director Diana Goode and learn more about the risks that come with the rise of sports gambling. Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports gambling is a big business and only getting bigger. But as more states legalize it and wagering apps are more readily available, there is a concern that many Americans are unprepared for how addictive sports betting can be. This week on the FOX News Rundown, host Lisa Brady spoke with recovering gambling addict, and internationally certified gambling counselor Harry Levant about how betting cost him almost everything including his life. Levant was incredibly transparent about his past problems and what he's now doing to help people avoid the dangers of gambling. For that story, Lisa also spoke to Diana Goode, Executive Director of the Connecticut Council for Problem Gambling, who is working to help both addicts and their families cope with the addiction. Goode offered advice to those who may be addicted and suggested ways for the government to regulate these popular apps and prevent people from ruining their lives. Due to time limitations, we were only able to air short clips of Lisa's interview with Goode in our original segment. However, she offered some very helpful information for anyone seeking help. On the FOX News Rundown Extra, you will hear the entire incredible conversation with Connecticut Council for Problem Gambling Executive Director Diana Goode and learn more about the risks that come with the rise of sports gambling. Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This hour, photo and video journalist Yehyun Kim joins us to discuss A Diaspora in Focus, a three-part project she launched for the Connecticut Mirror in 2023. The project was in response to landmark legislation passed in the state that will require public schools to offer Asian American and Pacific Islander, or AAPI, history. Yehyun interviewed and photographed one resident from each of the 21 Asian ethnicities as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, and this included our very own Catherine Shen. This hour, she joins us to discuss this moving series for the Connecticut Mirror. As Yehyun explained, "It would be impossible for any single project to capture the totality of the Asian American experience in the state. But, when woven together, the lives of the people represented here provide a glimpse into the richness and diversity of Connecticut's Asian residents." Jenny Heikkila Díaz, or JHD, also joins us, to discuss their role in the photo project, as well as the state's AAPI curriculum development. GUESTS: Yehyun Kim: Freelance Photo and Video Journalist Jennifer Heikkila Díaz (JHD): Professional Development Coordinator, Connecticut Council for the Social Studies; Activist-in-Residence, UConn Asian and Asian American Studies Institute; Co-Chair, Asian Pacific American Coalition of CT; Co-Founder, aapiNHV; Steering Committee Member, Anti-Racist Teaching & Learning Collective Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With An estimated 7 million Americans struggling with gambling addiction, we contacted our source with the nonprofit Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling to discuss a proposal to secure federal funds to treat and research gambling addiction. Then we're welcoming back AARP Connecticut to review some of the high points of their 2024 Legislative Agenda, and to remind local communities and qualified agencies that the next round of AARP Community Challenge grant applications is now open, and features several new areas of focus for applicants in 2024. And we'll close touching base with the CT Green Bank - America's 1st Green bank has just released its Annual Report, so we'll review a few of the agency's accomplishments from the past year, celebrate the 10th anniversary of the C-PACE program, and clue you in on a new way that the agency's Solar MAP program is expanding to support affordable housing developers.

Social studies education in Connecticut public schools has been getting a major revamp. It's something we've covered on this program. This includes the statute requiring local Indigenous history that rolled out this year, and a statute in 2022 calling for Asian American and Pacific Islander studies, rolling out in the fall of 2025. The state legislature combined many of these mandates in 2021, calling for a "model curriculum." This curriculum should include Native American studies and AAPI studies, the bill stated, in addition to LGBTQ studies, climate change, financial literacy, military service and veterans, civics, media literacy, the principles of social-emotional learning, and racism. It was a long list and a tall order, and prompted the Connecticut State Department of Education to gather a group of experts on all of these fronts, and construct a new set of social studies standards. This hour, we hear from some of them and preview that document. GUESTS: Steve Armstrong: Social Studies Advisor, Connecticut State Department of Education; Past President, National Council for the Social Studies Tony Roy: President, Connecticut Council for the Social Studies; Social Studies Teacher, Bloomfield Public Schools Dr. Brittney Yancy: Assistant Professor of History and African American Studies, Illinois College Dr. Michael Bartone: Assistant Professor, Central Connecticut State University's Department of Literacy, Elementary, and Early Childhood Education Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Divorce & Beyond, Susan Guthrie, Esq, welcomes Rosemarie Ferrante to discuss what a “no-fault divorce” means and why it's a good thing!  No fault divorce exists for a reason and benefits society in many ways. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have no-fault laws. However, some conservative states, such as Texas, are pushing to repeal them.  Rosemarie Ferrante joins Susan Guthrie, Esq. for an important conversation about no-fault grounds for divorce, what it means, and what the impact would be if it were removed from the law books.  Topics and Golden Nuggets include: The benefits of no-fault divorce include the ability to de-escalate conflict.  The difference between no-fault grounds for divorce and fault Fault does NOT impact the division of assets, nor does it affect custodial rights If no-fault divorce is revoked, it will have dire impacts  Why Texas legislation that seeks to abolish no-fault divorce is alarming How to advocate for keeping no-fault divorce in legislation  **************************************** About this week's special guests: Rosemarie Ferrante Rosemarie Ferrante is a family attorney who has been practicing exclusively family law for over 25 years. She focuses her practice on non-adversarial divorce through mediation and the collaborative divorce processes. Rosemarie's goal is to make a positive impact on the divorce process by giving couples the resources and tools they need to help their family transition smoothly through the restructuring of their family. Rosemarie founded Divorce Resource CT to provide public education and awareness and support to those contemplating divorce. In partnership with Hollis Hardiman, CDFA, she offers education, support and wellness workshops for individuals not only contemplating divorce, but also for those going through the process, as well as those seeking post-divorce information. The workshops are presented by herself and Hollis and various esteemed mental health professionals and are offered throughout Fairfield County, CT and online. Rosemarie is Vice President of CCND, The Connecticut Council for Non Adversarial Divorce, the statewide non-profit professional organization of Connecticut mediators and collaborative divorce practitioners. She is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). She is a founding chapter leader of the National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP), the first national organization that unites professionals who serve clients going through all stages of the divorce process. Her bar association memberships include the American Bar Association (Family Law section), the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), including the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Family Law sections, the Danbury Bar Association and the Fairfield County Bar Association. Rosemarie is a frequent guest on podcasts where she discusses the benefits of an integrative divorce process in which a team of interdisciplinary professionals best suited for the individual family guides the family through the divorce process to ensure a positive post-divorce co-parenting and financial life. She co-edited a book on divorce in Connecticut, “Divorce and Separation, Connecticut Edition” available on Amazon. She earned her bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1993 and her law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1996, where she was Primary Notes & Comments Editor of the Brooklyn Law Review. She was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 1996 and the New York Bar in 1997. Rosemarie's website: www.divorcemediationct.com Rosemarie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divorcemediationct Rosemarie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemarieferrantedivorceprofessional Rosemarie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorcemediationct Mentioned in this episode: Why Divorcing with Respect is Your Key to a Better BEYOND with CCND's Deborah Noonan and Jennifer Luise Champagne of CCND Divorce and Separation - Connecticut Edition TikTok About Texas Legislation that Seeks to Abolish No-Fault Divorce ***************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:   HELLO DIVORCE Your divorce, your way.  Say hello to an easier, kinder, and less expensive divorce.  They can handle almost every divorce without a court for thousands less than hiring a lawyer.  Easy, quick online divorce process  We review, file, and serve for you  Expert legal and financial help as you go  Get more information, resources, and support at hellodivorce.com/beyond and receive $100 off your service with the code BEYOND!  Visit hellodivorce.com/beyond for $100 OFF! ___________ HOLLIS HARDIMAN Regardless of where you are in the divorce process, Hollis can provide the insights and tools to make informed decisions and secure your financial future.  Schedule your complimentary consultation with Hollis by emailing hhardiman@meritfa.com. 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I am joined by Meghan Freed, Managing Co-Partner of Freed Marcroft, a law firm in CT. Meghan shares her experience with the different types of legal support available to couples seeking divorce. She discusses the many benefits of mediation and the opportunities that come along with pursuing a partnership through a divorce. Meghan gives some wonderful mindset shifts during this episode, so tune in or share the episode with someone who could benefit from viewing divorce in a more empowering way.  In this episode: [1:50] What brought Meghan to family law? [7:05] Meghan describes her law firm and the services she provides in CT? [10:57] What are the benefits of mediation? [14:04] Different definitions of divorce - it's not always bad. [19:45] What is it like to be in divorce practice with her spouse? Key Takeaways:  Benefits of mediation: privacy, flexibility around unpredictable schedules, beneficial for children if both parents can agree, powerful to look back on the divorce in the future and see positives, can be cost-effective, you can be creative in designing things how you want them. Mediation is about acknowledging the situation around us. We control how we handle the circumstance, which is where you take back the power of the situation. Focus on how you can respond but not react to circumstances. Quotes:  “A mediation takes both people agreeing to opt into it. Even though we often have clients who are interested in it themselves, if their spouse doesn't come around to it, we just give them the best litigative support we can.” - Meghan Freed  “The life change can be incredibly transformative. It is an opportunity for both the leaning-in spouse, the person who wants to stay in the relationship, and the leaning-out space. It's not just transformative for the person who wants to leave the marriage; it can be really transformative for the person who doesn't want it.” - Meghan Freed Bio: Meghan is Managing Co-Partner of Freed Marcroft, a Connecticut law firm that devotes its practice exclusively to divorce and family law. Meghan is experienced with alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation; she is a graduate of Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation and has supplemented her formal legal education with advanced training in mediation. She is a member of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce. Meghan is widely recognized for her leadership in the legal community. She was included on the New England Super Lawyers® Rising Star list in 2013 for general litigation, in 2014 for her estate planning work, and again from 2015-2020 for family law. In 2013, she was named a Hartford Business Journal 40 Under Forty winner, and a Connecticut Law TribuneNew Leader of the Law. In 2014 the Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund (CWEALF) named her one of 40 Women for the Next 40 Years. Meghan is particularly proud of her practice within the LGBT community. Her name appears in the Connecticut Supreme Court's groundbreaking decision on marriage equality, Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, for which she co-authored an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the Human Rights Campaign. She has appeared on WNPR's Colin McEnroe Show speaking about the state of divorce – same sex or otherwise, WNPR's Where We Live, discussing the impact of the United States Supreme Court's decisions in the same sex marriage cases, United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and on Lite 100.5 FM WRCH discussing the impact of divorce on clients' emotional health. She is a founding executive board member of the Connecticut Bar Association's LGBT Section and previously served as its Chair. In 2015 she was named one of the National LGBT Bar Association‘s Best LGBT Lawyers Under 40. Resources:  Freed Marcroft Website Lesa Koski Website   Lesa's Online Courses  The Onward app was made for divorced parents to help track, share, and split their children's expenses. Download The Onward App today for iOS or Android!

Small towns in Connecticut will be feeling the financial and staffing burdens if bills on project labor agreements, affordable housing and ‘right to housing' —  to name a few — become law. Betsy Gara, executive director of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns (COST), dives into the issues with YI President Carol Platt Liebau and they discuss how small towns make up the fabric of Connecticut. Learn more about COST here. 

Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Diana Goode talks about gambling issues that tend to happen during the holiday season and discusses issues the CCPG may like to see addressed in the upcoming 2023 legislative session.

New Haven social studies teacher Garrett Griffin Jr. noticed his students were treading lightly around the topics of slavery and ancestry, and he set out to learn more in order to spotlight "the complexities and rich accomplishments of the descendants of Africa." By looking into this history, Griffin said, "I hope to empower my students about our complex past for the ultimate purpose of increasing their academic performance." When Erin Caouette, a Southington High School English teacher, learned about the stark spike in violence against the AAPI community, she sought out opportunities to study the history of discrimination, and to diversify her source material. This hour, we hear from Garrett and Erin about their experiences as fellows of Fund for Teachers (FFT), a grant program supporting educators pursuing professional learning opportunities outside of the classroom. They are two of nearly 900 Fund for Teachers fellows from Connecticut. 1 of 2Fund for Teachers fellows showcase their experience, including 2022 Teacher of the Year Kim King.Fund for Teachers / Carrie Caton2 of 2Southington High School teacher Erin Caouette observed a “Tree of Hope” in LA's Little Tokyo while studying AAPI history as a Fund for Teachers fellow.Erin Caouette Plus, we hear from those fielding proposals at Fund for Teachers, who underscore the increasing importance of culturally-sustaining professional development. GUESTS: JHD (Jennifer Heikkila Díaz): Program Team Member, Fund for Teachers; Learning Coordinator, Connecticut Council for the Social Studies; Activist-in-Residence, UConn Asian and Asian American Studies Institute Karen Eckhoff: Executive Director, Fund for Teachers Garrett Griffin, Jr: Social Studies Teacher, East Rock School Erin Caouette: English Teacher, Southington High School Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Representative MARIA HORN Proudly Serving Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington A Proven Leader for Connecticut's Northwest Corner Proudly serving the 64th District towns of Cornwall, Falls Village, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon and Washington CONTACT MARIA Rep. Horn Receives Award For Work In Problem Gambling By The Connecticut Council On Problem Gambling October 21, 2022 State Representative Maria Horn (D-Canaan, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington) was presented with the Advocacy Award by the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling for her leadership in passing legislation that addresses problem gambling. In the years that Rep. Horn has served as a co-chair of the Public Safety and Security Committee, she has worked with legislators across the board to ensure the state is better equipped with its response to problem gambling and helping those in need.Read More

It's Divorce with Respect Week! Attorney Deb Noonan and Therapist, Jennifer Luise Champagne of CCND join Susan Guthrie, Esq. to share insights into why divorcing with respect is essential to your BEYOND!  As families move through the divorcing process, parents are often focused on their emotions over their soon-to-be ex. Respect and kindness are the furthest things from their minds. Yet, the reality of divorce is that it's not just about what is happening today. It's also about looking toward the future. How you divorce today will have so much to do with how you live your life beyond divorce.  Leading divorce professionals from The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce join Susan for this impactful conversation about respect, integrity, and divorce.  Deborah Noonan, JD, is an experienced family law attorney who for the past 20 years has limited her practice to divorce mediation and Collaborative Divorce.  Jennifer Luise Champagne, MA, is a licensed professional counselor whose career has been devoted to the emotional and parenting issues of divorce.  Respectful insights from this episode include: Deb and Jennifer share their thoughts about what a respectful divorce looks like The challenges of maintaining respect during divorce  Re-establishing integrity with your ex-partner and co-parent after separation Some helpful interventions or tools for when parties are having a hard time remaining respectful What you can expect from Divorce with Respect week from CCND, including online events and workshops Respect can be in short supply throughout the divorce process. But, it is possible to obtain. Listen to this episode to hear how to divorce in a respectful and dignified way!    Access Episode Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/003WnBcyxZ0   About this week's special guests: Deborah Noonan, JD, and Jennifer Luise Champagne, MA Deborah Noonan, JD is an experienced family law attorney who for the past 20 years has limited her practice to divorce mediation and Collaborative Divorce.  After spending a number of years litigating divorces, and witnessing firsthand the harm contentious divorces cause families, especially children, Deborah decided to focus her family law practice on alternative methods of dispute resolution. As a mediator and collaborative attorney, Deborah works with clients to assist them in working out a settlement agreement in a cooperative and mindful problem-solving process that places great emphasis on reducing conflict, keeping children the focus, and empowering the parties to control the outcome of their divorce.  Deborah helps clients create quality solutions to meet their and their family's individualized needs, bringing outside professionals, such as therapists and divorce financial specialists, into the process to promote a more holistic result. Deborah has had extensive mediation and Collaborative Divorce training and has presented on both topics at seminars and conferences. Website: http://divorcemediatect.com The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce: https://gooddivorcect.com CCND's Divorce with Respect Week: https://gooddivorcect.com/divorce-with-respect-week/ Jennifer Luise Champagne, MA is a licensed professional counselor whose career has been devoted to the emotional and parenting issues of divorce. Over the past 35 years, she has focused her work with parents as they address the changing needs of their family; coaching parents as they share the decision to divorce with their children, creating parenting plans for the time of separation, and addressing communication challenges that impact parents and their children. Jennifer has received extensive training in mediation and collaborative divorce, as well as in co-parenting and parenting coordination. She is in private practice with offices in Shelton and on the shoreline in Madison and is an adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University School of Law.   Jennifer is the current president of the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce and belongs to several collaborative practice groups within the state. Website:  http://www.jenniferluisechampagne.com The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce: https://gooddivorcect.com CCND's Divorce with Respect Week: https://gooddivorcect.com/divorce-with-respect-week/   Also mentioned in this episode: Rainbows For All Children GAL – AMC – OMG!  Demystifying the Role of a Guardian ad Litem or Attorney for the Minor Child Part One with Leading Attorney, Beth McCormack, Part 1 GAL – AMC – OMG!  Demystifying the Role of a Guardian ad Litem or Attorney for the Minor Child Part Two with Leading Attorney, Beth McCormack, Part 2 Parent Coordination Primer Part One of a Two-Part Episode with Attorney/Mediator, Carolyn Kalos Parent Coordination Primer Part Two: Navigating the Process with Carolyn Kalos on Divorce & Beyond #241 If you want to see the video version of the podcast episodes they are available on The Divorce & Beyond YouTube Channel!  Make sure to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode! 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The misogyny surrounding the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp trial has horrified advocates for survivors of intimate partner violence. This hour on Where We Live, we look at implications for survivors and the setback to the #MeToo movement. We hear from a survivor on how coping mechanisms can look like emotional detachment, and why it's misleading to judge a survivor on appearances. We acknowledge that male victims would feel silenced by this conversation and point to national statistics – 1 in 4 women, and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner violence. And 1 in 7 women and 1 in 25 men have been injured by an intimate partner; 1 in 10 women have been raped by an intimate partner. Data is unavailable on male victims. This show focuses on the cultural assumptions pertaining to male versus female claims of domestic violence. We also look at data on the creation of new, fake social media accounts spreading disinformation in this trial, and what tech companies must do to regulate their social media platforms. This show is not suitable for young viewers and some listeners.  If you or someone you know is experiencing intimate partner violence, call, text, chat, or email 24/7 CTSafeConnect at 888-774-2900  Resources Mayo Clinic – Recognize Domestic Violence Patterns Against Women United Way – What is domestic violence? Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence – Domestic violence 24/7 crisis center. Call 888-774-2900 CTSafeConnect  Interval House – Call 24/7 hotline 888-774-2900  WomensLaw.org – Domestic violence shelters, lawyers, courthouses in Connecticut A summary of Connecticut domestic violence laws   GUESTS:  A survivor of intimate partner violence: Anonymous for safety reasons Meghan Scanlon: President & CEO, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Sree Sreenivasan: Social and digital expert at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism Hillary Haldane: Professor of Anthropology, Quinnipiac University; Member, Connecticut Council on Sexual Misconduct Climate Assessments Our programming is made possible thanks to listeners like you. Please consider supporting this show and Connecticut Public with a donation today by visiting ctpublic.org/donate. Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 64 – Divorce Mediation Pt. 2 This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with attorneys Deborah Noonan and Frances Calafiore in this second episode of our two-part series on divorce mediation. Attorneys Noonan and Calafiore talk about the screening process to start a couple down the path of mediation and the process of mediation once a couple has retained a mediator.Divorce Mediation Pt. 1The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce

1. Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling says there has been a 200% increase in calls for help since online gambling and sports betting became legal. Diana Goode shares some misconceptions with the online platforms and how to combat the problem at hand. ((00:10)) 2. Elon Musk got approval to buy Twitter. So what does that mean for online trolls and fake news? Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, shared her opinion on it. ((14:50)) 3. It's Donate Life Month and we heard from a triple-donor from St. Vincent's Medical Center about why he gave and the reality of recovering. ((30:08)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

Episode 62 – Collaborative Divorce pt. 2 This week, Mike talks with Attorney Eva DeFranco and Dr. Elizabeth Thayer about the collaborative divorce process. In this second episode on collaborative divorce, Eva and Liza define the members of the team and what is involved in a six-way meeting. Lastly, they discuss benefits to virtual meetings and how collaborative divorce compares to other methods of divorce in terms of time and money. Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce

Episode 61 – Collaborative Divorce pt. 1 This week, Mike talks with Attorney Eva DeFranco and Dr. Elizabeth Thayer about the collaborative divorce process. This is the first of a two-part series. After defining collaborative divorce the panel discusses how divorcing parties start the collaborative divorce process and what kind of divorcing couples are a good fit for collaborative divorce. Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce

Kaitlin Brown of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling joins the podcast to talk about risk factors for Gambling Disorder and about the impact on online gambling sites and advertising on the community. Kaitlin was recently the subject of an ESPN.com article that outlined her work on the gambling hotline. The article is available at https://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/33237601/inside-life-gambling-help-line-worker.

On Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, we spoke with Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Diana Goode on whether or not online sports and casino gambling is creating more problem gamblers (0:36). University of New Haven Associate Professor Dr. Matthew Schmidt talked about the current standoff between the U.S. and Russia involving Ukraine (13:03). Image Credit: Getty Images

An estimated two million adults have a gambling disorder, that's according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. And studies show that as many as 7 percent of young people struggle with problem gambling. This hour, we hear the story of a Connecticut man in recovery for his gambling addiction and learn about treatment. With sports betting and online gambling now available in Connecticut, what will this mean for residents? We want to hear from you. GUESTS: Tom Ferrari - resident of Meriden, Connecticut Barbara Kalpin - Peer Counselor at the Better Choice Program. Melodie Keen - Clinical Manager of Gambling services at Connecticut Renaissance providing services to Norwalk, Stamford, and Bridgeport Diana Goode - Executive Director of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An estimated two million adults have a gambling disorder, that's according to the National Council on Problem Gambling. And studies show that as many as 7 percent of young people struggle with problem gambling. This hour, we hear the story of a Connecticut man in recovery for his gambling addiction and learn about treatment. With sports betting and online gambling now available in Connecticut, what will this mean for residents? We want to hear from you. GUESTS: Tom Ferrari - resident of Meriden, Connecticut Barbara Kalpin - Peer Counselor at the Better Choice Program. Melodie Keen - Clinical Manager of Gambling services at Connecticut Renaissance providing services to Norwalk, Stamford, and Bridgeport Diana Goode - Executive Director of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on a state legislator who compared the actions of Gov. Ned Lamont to those of German dictator Adolf Hitler (0:34). We also welcomed Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Donna Goode to chat about the "soft rollout" for online gambling in the state (6:34). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso called in to talk about the continued Columbus Day controversy (16:34).  Image Credit: Getty Images 

Great to speak with the Diana Goode, the Executive Director of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling. They provide connections to treatment for those affected by gambling harm, and do great prevention work educating of the harms of problem gambling. Diana was a very honest in her interview of the struggles that exist for state councils.   Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without gambling. Brian's email - leestreetpod@gmail.com Brian's Twitter @brianhatchallin Please leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps those still struggling to find us! Please support our sponsor Gamban and if you are in California, North Carolina, Minnesota, New Jersey, Illinois, or West Virginia click the link to obtain Gamban at no cost through their services respectively. In the U.K. use #talkbanstop Please support our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance New Jersey Gambling Court Initiative

1. Ahead of the approval for an online gambling law in CT, we talk about addiction and triggers. Diana Goode with The Connecticut Council of Gambling Problems joined the show. ((00:10)) 2. Counselor, Julius Dudics, addressed "covid rudeness." It's apparently a behavioral shift in people following the pandemic. ((06:43)) 3. It's dangerously hot outside, and even hotter inside a car. Fran Mayko of AAA talks about the reality of leaving kids in hot cars. ((15:25)) IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Tom welcomes Chris Powell, Secretary, and Treasurer of GATA, the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee, to the show. Chris explains the reasons why gold is manipulated since governments want to control and monopolize currencies. Gold is an independent global reserve system, and it acts as a competitor to government monetary issuance. Central Banks for the past half-century have strived to control the gold price. Control of gold means the power to handle all the values of capital, goods, and services worldwide. Gold swaps and leasing have enabled central banks to create a vast imaginary supply of gold. Most of the "gold" the investment community owns either doesn't exist or is oversubscribed. If the market understood central banker actions in the gold market, the valuations would have to change. The question is, who owns the gold and how much do they have? Chris discusses a commodity hearing with Jeff Christian where he estimated the leverage in the gold market was nearly 100 to 1. India estimated the leverage at 92 to 1. This ratio indicates that there are numerous paper claims to that metal for every ounce in a vault. He explains the closing of the gold window in 1971 and possible intents for creating gold futures markets. That intention being to scare investors away from gold. Most large countries understand the scheme, but most investors remain unaware. Much of the world is not thrilled with the US dollar system since it controls most value today and is the primary driver for US imperialism worldwide. Chris outlines the various uses for silver and why it's also an industrial metal. Silver could become the kryptonite to central bankers and governments because it’s widely held. He argues that gold price suppression is used to control interest rates. Ordinarily, there are inverse relationships between rates and gold, and in the past, the gold carry trade acted as just such a mechanism of yield curve control. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Intro0:32 - Gold Manipulation2:12 - Coming Credit Crisis6:08 - Leveraged Paper9:10 - Terms, Fees, & Rules9:50 - GLD/SLV & Shorts12:08 - Comex Purpose14:17 - West To East22:43 - Gold Reserve Reporting28:07 - Confiscation Thoughts31:52 - Silver & Logistics38:28 - Capital Controls40:30 - Price Smashing42:58 - Yield Curve Control45:52 - Explicit YCC48:32 - GATA Documentation53:29 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode How and why governments and central banks control gold.Gold swaps and leasing - the creation of paper derivatives.China and Russia - why central banks are all involved.Why silver could be banker kryptonite. Guest Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gold_AntiTrustWebsite: https://gata.org Chris Powell is Secretary/Treasurer and Director of GATA the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee. GATA was formed in 1998 and it's purpose is to expose, oppose, and litigate against collusion to control the price and supply of gold and related instruments. Powell was managing editor of the Journal Inquirer, a daily newspaper in Manchester, Connecticut, from 1974 to 2018, when he retired from his management work while remaining the newspaper's political columnist. He began working at the paper when he left high school in 1967. His a column is published by many other Connecticut newspapers. He often appears on radio and television public-affairs programs in Connecticut. From 2004 through 2009 he was legislative chairman of the Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information and remains a member of its Board of Directors. In 2006 he was inducted into the Academy of New England Journalists by the New England chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists and the New England Society of Newspaper Editors. He is a member of the Connecticut, Manchester, and Vernon historical societies and the International Churchill Society.

"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli played its cards right on Thursday. Paul took a call from a listener in Bridgeport about the current problem at the southern U.S. border with Mexico and immigration as a whole (0:48). Next, Paul spoke with Washington Times Online Opinion Editor Cheryl Chumley about President Joe Biden's first official news conference since being elected (9:26). Following Governor Ned Lamont's latest meeting with the press (21:42), Paul had a conversation with Diana Goode, the executive director of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, on some issues going forward for problem gamblers, now that iGaming and sports betting are on the horizon in the state (38:38).Image Credit: Getty Images

In this episode ... Connecticut is looking to legalize Sports and Internet Gambling to help bring new streams of revenue in to the State. We talk with State Senator Cathy Osten, whose district covers the State's two Casinos and is in favor of expanding gambling in Connecticut And we talk with the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling to find out what services are available to those when gambling becomes an addiction. Plus a look at some other stories making the headlines from across the region.

Rosemarie Ferrante is a divorce attorney who focuses solely on non-adversarial divorce through mediation and collaborative divorce. Host, Rosalind Sedacca, Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living Show on WGSN-DB Going Solo Network, Radio, TV & Podcasts (www.goingsolomedia.com)A bit more about Rosemarie Ferrante...Rosemarie's goal is to make a positive impact on the divorce process by giving couples the resources and tools they need to help their family transition smoothly through the restructuring of their family. Her practice helps couples who wish to separate or divorce in reaching agreements that foster goodwill and trust, while meeting their individual goals and needs, using a child-centered approach which supports parents' ongoing positive relationships with their children and with each other as co-parents.Rosemarie is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM), the Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce (CCND), the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), the American Bar Association (Family Law section), the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), including the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Family Law sections, the Danbury Bar Association and the Fairfield County Bar Association. She is also a member of the National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP), the first national organization that unites professionals who serve clients going through all stages of the divorce process. Rosemarie founded Divorce Resource CT, which in partnership with Price Financial, LLP offers an education, support and wellness workshop to individuals contemplating divorce.She earned her bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1993 and her law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1996 and is admitted to the Connecticut and New York State Bar.Contact Info... Email: rferrante@divorcemediationct.com and Phone: 203-791-3868

Jeff and Brian present the podcast at The Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling's 40th Anniversary Conference. It was a privilege to take the podcast virtually to Connecticut's conference. Check out their website at ccpg.org  Please forgive the audio on this episode. If you are in Connecticut and need help for a gambling addiction call 888-789-7777 #ccpg #podcasting #livedexperience #gamblingaddiction Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without gambling. Share Your Story or just say Hello! - leestreetpod@gmail.com Please leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps those still struggling to find us! Please support our sponsor - Gamban

Rosemarie Ferrante is an attorney licensed in NY and CT who focuses her practice on non-adversarial divorce through mediation and the collaborative divorce processes. Rosemarie’s goal is to make a positive impact on the divorce process by giving couples the resources and tools they need to help their family transition smoothly through the restructuring of their family. Rosemarie founded Divorce Resource CT to provide public education and awareness and support to those contemplating divorce. In partnership with Hollis Hardiman, CDFA, she offers education, support and wellness workshops for individuals contemplating divorce. The workshops are presented by herself and Hollis and various esteemed mental health professionals and are offered throughout Fairfield County, CT and online. Rosemarie is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). She is a board member for the Connecticut Council of NonAdversarial Divorce (CCND), the statewide non-profit professional organization of Connecticut mediators and collaborative divorce practitioners. She is a founding chapter leader of the National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP), the first national organization that unites professionals who serve clients going through all stages of the divorce process. Her bar association memberships include the American bar Association (Family Law section), the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), including the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Family Law sections, the Danbury Bar Association and the Fairfield County Bar Association.   Today we’re chatting about:    How to have a happy, healthy divorce. Knowing what support you need in a divorce. The importance of having the right tools for divorce. Why you should have meditation during a divorce.   Connect with Rosemary:    Website: com https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosemarieferrantedivorceprofessional/ https://twitter.com/ctfamilylawyer?lang=el   Join the Facebook Group and leave a question for a future episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/doingdivorcerightpodcast This season of Doing Divorce Right is sponsored by FAYR  (https://www.fayr.com/) and Soberlink (https://www.soberlink.com/)! Check out these great parenting tools! Get a copy of Jen’s book, “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda: A Divorce Coach’s Guide to Staying Married” here. 

Art is the Manager of Policy and Communications for the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling. www.ccpg.org Want to be on the show?? -Suffer from a Gambling Addiction (Personally or through Family) -Study Gambling Addictions -Legislators Email us at leestreetpod@gmail.com Please rate us on apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It's not for ego, it helps other problem gamblers find us Enjoy!  

Kaitlin Brown is the Director of Programs and Services for the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling. Kaitlin is also a licensed counselor and an internationally certified gambling counselor among her many other titles. She has a lot of information to share with all of us! Want to be on the show?? We are looking for guests who- -Suffer from a Gambling Addiction (Personally or through Family) -Study Gambling Addictions -Legislators Email us at leestreetpod@gmail.com Please rate us on apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. It's not for ego, it helps other problem gamblers find us:) Enjoy!

Betsy Garra, executive director of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns, discusses the challenges facing municipalities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Rosemarie Ferrante is a divorce attorney who focuses solely on non-adversarial divorce through mediation and collaborative divorce. Host, Rosalind Sedacca, Divorce, Dating & Empowered Living Show on WGSN-DB Going Solo Network, Radio, TV & Podcasts (www.goingsolomedia.com)A bit more about Rosemarie Ferrante...Rosemarie's goal is to make a positive impact on the divorce process by giving couples the resources and tools they need to help their family transition smoothly through the restructuring of their family. Her practice helps couples who wish to separate or divorce in reaching agreements that foster goodwill and trust, while meeting their individual goals and needs, using a child-centered approach which supports parents' ongoing positive relationships with their children and with each other as co-parents.Rosemarie is a member of the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM), the Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce (CCND), the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), the American Bar Association (Family Law section), the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA), including the Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Family Law sections, the Danbury Bar Association and the Fairfield County Bar Association. She is also a member of the National Association of Divorce Professionals (NADP), the first national organization that unites professionals who serve clients going through all stages of the divorce process. Rosemarie founded Divorce Resource CT, which in partnership with Price Financial, LLP offers an education, support and wellness workshop to individuals contemplating divorce.She earned her bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1993 and her law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1996 and is admitted to the Connecticut and New York State Bar.Contact Info... Email: rferrante@divorcemediationct.com and Phone: 203-791-3868

Betsy Gara is the Executive Director of The Connecticut Council of Small Towns.  She tells the guys what her small towns expect as they re-open.

Today we continue our deeper dive showcasing how local agencies and human service programs are maintaining, surviving, and continuing to serve in a COVID-19 world. First, we'll reach out to anyone who is feeling anxious, angry, sad, scared or alone during the current pandemic - to bring you an information packed and hopefully stress reducing conversation with the Executive Director of NAMI Connecticut. Then we'll learn about a Connecticut company owner who created a not-for-profit program - masksforcitizens.com - to get masks to regular folks who need them while reducing the need to divert PPE away from medical workers and responders.  And we'll close with the Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality. We'll hit a few high points of the CEQ's annual report to the Governor - aimed at keeping environmental preservation and protection efforts in focus even while he's dealing with the COVID-19 emergency.

The movie "Marriage Story" garnered a great deal buzz and won a number of awards but is it accurate?  Is that what divorce really looks like?  On this episode Susan Guthrie speaks with Law Professor, Carolyn Kaas, to reveal not only what the movie got right, but more importantly, what it got OH SO WRONG!  If you are worried this is your future, be sure to listen today! The award winning movie, "Marriage Story" created quite a stir in the world of divorce and captured multiple award nominations for not only the film, but also the actors.  In fact, Laura Dern won both a Golden Globe and an Oscar for her portrayal of a divorce attorney reportedly patterned on celebrity divorce attorney, Laura Wasser.  But just how accurate is the depiction of divorce in the movie?  On this week's episode, Susan Guthrie speaks with Professor Carolyn Kaas, who will be incorporating the movie into her curriculum for the future lawyers of America as a teaching tool of what to do, and more importantly, of WHAT NOT TO DO.  Susan and Professor Kaas bring you the insider view of where the movie hits the nail on the head, and where it veers far off the factual path.  If you are facing divorce and are worried that the movie is a crystal ball of your future, find out what you can do to be sure that your divorce unfolds differently and learn from the teachable moments that Professor Kaas will be using to help launch the future of the legal profession! Highlights from the Episode: What about this movie does Professor Kaas feel makes it the "perfect teaching tool?" How does putting on the "glasses of trial prep" right from the beginning hijack your divorce process? How does their approach to the process change as many divorce attorneys practice longer and longer in the field? Is the "2nd Happy Halloween" ending of the movie a realistic portrayal? Is there a different function for a lawyer than to be a "weapon or a shield?" What is the worst part about the mediation "fail" in the movie? AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!  Be sure to listen - you'll want to watch the movie again with new eyes once you have listened to this episode! Learn More About Professor Kaas and Quinnipiac University School of Law:  Carolyn "Carrie" Kaas is an Associate Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law. She currently serves as Associate Dean of Experiential Education and Co-director of the Center on Dispute Resolution, and also directs two of the law school's eight academic concentrations: Family Law and Civil Advocacy & Dispute Resolution. Kaas’s primary clinical teaching is the externship courses, and her doctrinal teaching is in the areas of family law and in dispute resolution, including mediation and interviewing and counseling. Kaas has long been active in the national clinical legal education community. Her 2015 book, Building on Best Practices, which she co-edited and for which she served as a contributing author, arose out of her work with this community. Kaas is active in the Family Law and Dispute Resolution national academic and practice communities as well. Kaas serves on a number of national and state boards and committees, including Connecticut Legal Services, Connecticut Mediation Association, Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce, and the Non-Defensive Voice. She is active on the Connecticut Bar Association Standing Committee on Professionalism, the Connecticut Bar Foundation Fellows Education and Program Committee, and the ABA Committee on Law Student Competitions. Two of Carrie's four children are graduates of Quinnipiac Law, and her husband, Glenn, is a retired state prosecutor. Carrie and Glenn are happy grandparents of three grandchildren... and counting. For more information on Quinnipiac School of Law visit their website:  https://www.qu.edu/schools/law.html.   For more information on the Conflict Management Institute mentioned in the episode, and Susan and Carrie's workshops, visit the Center for Conflict Management here:  https://www.qulawdisputeresolution.org/conflict-management-institute Professor Kaas can be reached by email at:  carolyn.kaas@quinnipiac.edu   ********************************************************************  SUSAN GUTHRIE, ESQ., the creator and host of The Divorce and Beyond Podcast, is nationally recognized as one of the top family law and divorce mediation attorneys in the country.  She is one of the Co-Chair's of the American Bar Association's DR Section Mediation Committee and is the Founder of Divorce in a Better Way which provides a curated selection of resources and information for those facing divorce and other life changes.  Susan also provides legal coaching and divorce mediation services to select clients around the world through an online platform.  Find out more at www.divorceinabetterway.com. ****************************************************************************   For Divorce Professionals:  As one of the country's leading experts in online mediation, Susan is now sharing her expertise and knowledge and offering her ONLINE MEDIATION TRAINING PROGRAM which will show you how to implement an online platform into to your existing practice in just two short one-hour online sessions!  Increase your potential client base, convenience and income by learning the ethical and practical considerations to know when mediating online!  Find out more at www.learntomediateonline.com and mention you are a listener of the Divorce and Beyond Podcast to get $50 off the cost of the 1:1 training!   *************************************************************************** THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:    SOBERLINK:   As the Experts in Remote Alcohol Monitoring Technology, Soberlink combines a breathalyzer with wireless connectivity and is the only system with facial recognition, tamper detection, and Advanced Reporting™. 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A discussion with Art Mongillo from the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on those with problem gambling concerns.

Pamela Puchalski and Steve Schrag of the Connecticut Council on Occupational Safety & Health join us to talk about the fight for safe and healthy workplaces. Thanks to the efforts of unions and safety advocates like COSH, the lives of more than half a million workers have been saved by strengthening workplace protections. There is much more work to be done, as we learn in a wide-ranging discussion.

Connecticut Council of Small Towns Executive Director Betsy Gara discusses the holdup in state aid, dying trees and municipal recycling. 

Birdies for Charity: Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling

The Connecticut Council of Small Towns (COST) is a member-driven organization committed to providing our smaller communities with a strong voice in the legislative process. Betsy Gara, COST's Executive Director, sat down with CERC to provide us with an overview of the grassroots organization and how it serves the state's 142 smaller communities through meetings and events, municipal resources, and a legislative center - a valuable online tool for tracking legislation relevant to the state's municipalities. https://www.ctcost.org/

You probably don't think about the Connecticut teachers' retirement fund all that much. That might be a good thing. But a new proposal to shift some of the burden of funding teachers' pensions -- from the state onto cities and towns -- could mean your overall cost of living goes up. On the latest podcast, Capitol bureau chief Chris Keating and Connecticut Council of Small Towns (COST) executive director Betsy Gara explain how Gov. Ned Lamont's plan might affect your bottom line.

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to summarize a legislative panel discussion during an event Wednesday hosted by the Connecticut Council of Small Towns. Music: thegoodlawdz.bandcamp.com

Rhode Island has it. So do Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and four other states. But if legal sports betting comes to Connecticut — and it seems likely — what will it look like? Sports reporter Alex Putterman joins Capitol Watch to clarify. We also visit with Diana Goode and Kaitlin Foshay-Brown of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling for insight into how mobile sports betting could impact young people.

This week on the award-winning 'For the People' John Voket heads to the harbor to introduce Veteran Angler Charters, a non-profit hosting free fishing trips to wounded and recovering veterans. Then we'll catch up with the Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality to review the CEQ's annual report and hear how decisions from Washington could have a significant and negative impact here at home. And we'll close with another grassroots nonprofit - EARS - the Emergency Animal Response Service, providing free emergency medical and trauma response just for pets.

This week host John Voket invites girls from 6th to 9th grade, parents and educators to the American Association of University Women's 4th Annual Tech Savvy Conference March 4 at Trinity College in Hartford. Then, we'll find out if you're much of a philanthropist - chances are that you are, according to the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. And we'll close giving you a chance to put your philanthropy to work as the March 9 Fairfield County 2017 Giving Day approaches.

This morning on the award-winning For the People, host John Voket takes care of Mother Earth by getting you involved with the Connecticut River Watershed Council's 20th Annual Source to Sea Cleanup; reviewing the Connecticut Council on Environmental Quality's annual report with all the things we're doing wrong - and right - to keep our state's environment thriving; and providing a crash course on invasives while promoting the CT Invasive Plant Working Group and its upcoming Invasive Plants Symposium at UCONN.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket talks to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Marietta Robinson about the new 'Anchor It!' campaign to help educate and prevent tragedies caused by un-anchored furniture. Then we'll learn about Best Buddies - a volunteer movement creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for youths and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). And we'll wrap discussing the money you give to do good, unpacking some of the high points of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's annual report, 'Giving in Connecticut.' to try and learn how all all this giving is making a difference.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket talks to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner Marietta Robinson about the new 'Anchor It!' campaign to help educate and prevent tragedies caused by unanchored furniture. Then we'll learn about Best Buddies - a volunteer movement creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for youths and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). And we'll wrap discussing the money you give to do good, unpacking some of the high points of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's annual report, 'Giving in Connecticut.' to try and learn how all all this giving is making a difference.

David Bosso, the 2012 Connecticut Teacher of the Year, has been teaching Social Studies at Berlin High School since 1998.  He was recently named the 2012-2013 Outstanding Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the National Council for the Social Studies, and was recognized by the Connecticut Council of the Social Studies for its Excellence in Social Studies Education award in 2009. In this episode you will learn: How David uses the textbook as a tool, not as a curriculum How David makes history as relevant as possible How to exist beyond the curriculum How to get involved in education leadership Why David blogs about his teaching experiences Why teachers should stay in the classroom Read Education in the United States and Finland: What is and what can be by David Bosso The post Episode #74 David Bosso appeared first on Talks with Teachers.