20 episodes
Conversations That Matter- Behavioral Health Strategies for Building Resilience in Youth Caron Treatment Center's Education Alliance
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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“Conversations That Matter” equips parents and youth-serving professionals with the education, insights, and tools they need to address youth behavioral health in a rapidly-changing world. Featuring expert commentary from therapists, medical professionals, and addiction prevention specialists, our podcast explores issues that affect youth mental and behavioral health and provides practical strategies for raising, nurturing, teaching, and encouraging children and teens to build healthy patterns that last a lifetime. The podcast is hosted by Caron Treatment Centers’ Education Alliance.
The Conversation that Matters podcast does not accept compensation from their guest experts in exchange for their participation in the program.
Learn more about Caron's Education Alliance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_csp-Blzoc&list=PLiGDK3AfZAZBm2w-9j3bSqzfJKC9UFm3w&index=1
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Supporting our Transgender Youth: A Parent's Perspective
Julie Moyer, proud parent and founding member of TransParent shares her journey with her child. Learn how you can support transgender students and their families.
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Trauma Informed in Action
As parents, it's especially challenging to know how to support our children who have experienced trauma. While many professionals have received trauma-informed training, they are still unclear on how to put what they have learned into action. In this podcast, we offer practical ideas and valuable resources to empower parents and professionals to take tangible steps toward helping youth heal from trauma. Join us as we navigate this journey together.
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SAMHSA Trauma Informed Care Stress First Aid Restorative Justice Good Inside -
The Importance of Sleep for Adolescents / Teens
Teens need between 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night, but most get far less.
Conversations That Matter welcomes, Dr. Suzanne Gorovoy from the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Gorovoy will help us understand the science behind sleep, how it is crucial to child and adolescent development, and how we can assist kids in getting a better night's sleep. -
The Sibling Side: A personal account of how to cope and heal when your sibling goes into treatment
When a family is faced with a child's substance use attention often becomes centered on the struggling individual, inadvertently overlooking the impact on other children within the family. Mallory Henry, a member of Caron's Education Alliance, understands, having lived through it herself. In this episode, Mallory shares her personal journey, shedding light on the challenges her family faced while coping with her brother's substance use disorder. She gives valuable insights and identifies resources aimed at providing support for all members of the family.
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Self-Care, Wellness, Wellbeing, Oh My! What's the Difference and How Do We THRIVE.
In 2022, the Surgeon General issued an advisory that called for an urgent and immediate response to address burnout. Many parents and youth-serving professionals were experiencing burnout as they faced elevated stress levels and a new normal. In this month's podcast, Cory Trevena, Senior Director of Education at Caron's Education Alliance discusses how those supporting our kids can use self-care and wellness to address and cope with stress and THRIVE.
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Getting Through the Holidays - Tips for Creating a Substance-free, Healthy, and Enjoyable Holiday Season
The holiday season can be stressful and exhausting for some. It's okay to say no to some traditions if they don't feel right for you. Join youth prevention expert Tina George and family therapist Sarah Alley for tips and tricks that can help you stay healthy and make this time of year more enjoyable.