Empowered Parenting for Emotional Wellness Dawn Day

Bullying takes many forms and can have long-lasting effects on a child. This episode features Jennifer Meyer, a therapist who counsels children and teens who suffer emotionally when they are abused. Jennifer also presents anti-bullying programs to area students. You will learn:

1. What causes bullying.

2. What is – and isn’t – considered bullying.

3. The emotional effects of bullying.

4. How kids can reclaim their power when they’re bullied.

5. What to teach our kids so they won’t bully.

A study guide as well as all the resources related to this episode are available at hopefuldawn.com/archives

Jennifer Meyer, M.A., is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and owner/CEO at Jennifer Meyer Counseling, LLC in Fort Collins, Colorado. She holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of Northern Colorado with an emphasis in Clinical Counseling, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Colorado State University. Jennifer is experienced at working with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families.

In addition to Jennifer’s direct experience with counseling clients, she has managed a counseling team, worked in corporate settings, served as a teaching assistant at CSU, and has served in leadership capacities at universities and on a preschool board. Jennifer has delivered anti-bullying presentations to middle school students in the summer Fashion FUNdamentals program at Colorado State University, and she enjoys counseling victims of abuse and bullying so that they can heal and rewrite their stories through an empowered, resilient lens.

In addition to Jennifer’s role as a counselor, she is a parent and step-parent to three lively teenagers, and understands firsthand how challenging it can be to parent wholeheartedly and with a steady goal of instilling

important values. She enjoys helping adult clients conquer parenting challenges and brings a fun but accountable approach to her work with adolescent clients. Jennifer also works with blended families, LGBTQ-identifying clients, and adults of all ages looking to improve their lives and overcome adversity, particularly those who have been in abusive relationships.

Host Dawn Day has a BA in Psychology and has worked as a gifted/talented teacher, a counselor in a group home for emotionally disturbed boys, a tutor in a psychiatric hospital, and a video producer who has interviewed over 600 people in her career. She is a mother of three daughters, all of whom have suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts and attempts. She is the author of Helpless Night, Hopeful Dawn: Staying Positive and Proactive When Your Child is Suicidal. Ten percent of proceeds from the book will be distributed to anti-suicide programs through her Shine the Light Fund.

Find out more about Dawn Day’s mission at www.hopefuldawn.com


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What are some of the dangers of the current online world our teens are interacting with, and what are some ways we can help them navigate it safely? This episode features Chris Padgett, a former law enforcement officer who gave presentations about cyberbullying statewide in Florida, talking about his experience with cyberbullying and predatory behavior on the web. You will learn: 1. How to safely introduce your child to the online world. 2. The link between cyberbullying and higher rates of depression and suicidality. 3. Setting parameters for safe online interaction. 4. The prevalence of sexual solicitation of minors online. A study guide as well as all the resources related to this episode are available at www.hopefuldawn.com/archives/episode-4 Chris worked in patrol, advancing to violent crimes and then into investigations. At just 37 years old, he took an early retirement, finishing his career on the sheriff’s command staff. While in investigations, Chris worked property crimes, sex crimes and robbery/homicide. During his time in sex crimes he was a member of the Florida Attorney General’s task force for cyber safety/bullying. He was also on a sexual assault/domestic violence task force, SWAT and worked closely with Customs and Border Patrol, the US Marshals Service and Homeland Security. Chris has given several thousand speeches - the majority to be on cyber safety. Chris’ knowledge on these matters has allowed him to be on various television programs, news broadcasts and special programmings. With first-hand experience of these matters, Chris has a seen the dangers of cyber bullying and he has a strong passion to help our local youth. To be included in his endeavors is church pastoring and character coaching. Host Dawn Day has a BA in Psychology and has worked as a gifted and talented teacher, a counselor in a group home for emotionally disturbed boys, a tutor in a psychiatric hospital, and a video producer who has interviewed over 600 people in her career. She is a mother of three daughters, all of whom have suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts and attempts. She is the author of Helpless Night, Hopeful Dawn: Staying Positive and Proactive When Your Child is Suicidal. Ten percent of proceeds from the book will be distributed to anti-suicide programs through her Shine the Light Fund. Find out more about Dawn Day's mission at www.hopefuldawn.com



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Do males and females feel emotions differently? This episode features Kyle Talbert, a Licensed Professional  Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor, talking about the differences in the way males and females  process emotions. You will learn: 1. How males’ and females’ brains differ. 2. The role of society versus physiology in shaping emotional responses. 3. Five tips for raising emotional healthy sons (applicable to daughters, too)! A study guide as well as all the resources related to this episode are available at  www.hopefuldawn.com/podcast Our guest Kyle Talbert is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor located in  Loveland, Colorado. With previous career work in education and law enforcement, Kyle works exclusively with  men using a solution-focused, goals oriented approach to help men be better men in his private counseling practice - Theraphe Men's Counseling. He resides in Loveland with his wife and two children and enjoys crashing  his mountain bikes, songwriting, and being a Broncos/Rockies/Avalanche fan extraordinaire.  Host Dawn Day has a BA in Psychology and has worked as a gifted and talented teacher, a counselor in a group home for  emotionally disturbed boys, a tutor in a psychiatric hospital, and a video producer who has interviewed over 600 people in  her career. She is a mother of three daughters, all of whom have suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts and attempts. She is the author of Helpless Night, Hopeful Dawn: Staying Positive and Proactive When Your Child is Suicidal. Ten percent of proceeds from the book will be distributed to anti-suicide programs through her Shine the Light Fund. Find out more about Dawn Day’s mission at www.hopefuldawn.com


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Why are kids so depressed today, and how can animals help them heal? This episode features Kim Swaney, the  Executive Director of Happiness Through Horses, talking about what she sees as this generation’s greatest  challenges. You will learn: 1. What’s causing depression in our youth.  2. What parents can do to help their kids when they struggle emotionally.  3. How encouraging leadership skills in our youth strengthens our communities.  A study guide as well as all the resources related to this episode are available at  www.hopefuldawn.com/podcast Kim Swaney is the Executive Director of Happiness Through Horses in Colorado. The foundation was  started to bring much-needed resources to families that normally would not have the opportunities to heal and  learn through horses. This work allows Kim to bring her favorite beings (horses) together with her calling and  passion which is kids.  Kim has worked in many professional worlds, banking, retail, childcare, veterinary assistant, Property inspection  and preservation and held many nonprofit volunteer positions. Her life experiences have helped her become an  expert in the field of youth development. She finds the work challenging yet very rewarding. Her compassionate  and heart-centered life is spent dedicated to the well-being of at-risk children and young adults in her  community. The work has just begun. “We are so excited to be on the path to changing many lives for the better  that will not only impact families but whole communities.” Kim grew up in a military family, frequently moving from place to place until she was 12 years old with an older  sister, and a special needs little brother who has since passed. Settling in Colorado was a blessing as this was  where she eventually met her husband, Chris, of 33 years. Together they have raised 3 beautiful, smart and  talented daughters. Kim in her "spare" time is expanding and managing their 40-acre property (The Happiness  Ranch) which is now the home to HTH.In 2016 Kim was honored to be chosen as a Colorado Women of Influence Women of Vision through in northern  Colorado. Being Philanthropic at heart, Kim believes strongly in collaboration and service to other people with  challenges in life.  Host Dawn Day has a BA in Psychology and has worked as a gifted and talented teacher, a counselor in a group home for  emotionally disturbed boys, a tutor in a psychiatric hospital, and a video producer who has interviewed over 600 people in  her career. She is a mother of three daughters, all of whom have suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts and attempts. She is the author of Helpless Night, Hopeful Dawn: Staying Positive and Proactive When Your Child is Suicidal. Ten percent of proceeds from the book will be distributed to anti-suicide programs through her Shine the Light Fund. Find out more about Dawn Day’s mission at www.hopefuldawn.com


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Did you know that child abuse affects everyone in a community, in multiple ways? This episode features  Jennifer Meyer, talking about the many ways abuse affects our children. You will learn: 1. The correlation between child abuse and mental illness. 2. How and why abuse continues from one generation to the next. 3. When anger is a healthy emotion and when it is not. 4. The effects on a child when witnessing one parent abusing the other. 5. Abusiveness in teenage relationships. A study guide as well as all the resources related to this episode are available at  www.hopefuldawn.com/podcast Jennifer Meyer, M.A., is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and  owner/CEO at Jennifer Meyer Counseling, LLC in Fort Collins, Colorado. She holds a Master of Arts degree from  the University of Northern Colorado with an emphasis in Clinical Counseling, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree  in English from Colorado State University. Jennifer is experienced at working with adults, adolescents, children,  couples, and families.  In addition to Jennifer’s direct experience with counseling clients, she has managed a counseling team, worked  in corporate settings, served as a teaching assistant at CSU, and has served in leadership capacities at  universities and on a preschool board. Jennifer has delivered anti-bullying presentations to middle school  students in the summer Fashion FUNdamentals program at Colorado State University, and she enjoys counseling  victims of abuse and bullying so that they can heal and rewrite their stories through an empowered, resilient  lens.  In addition to Jennifer’s role as a counselor, she is a parent and step-parent to three lively teenagers, and  understands firsthand how challenging it can be to parent wholeheartedly and with a steady goal of instilling important values. She enjoys helping adult clients conquer parenting challenges and brings a fun but  accountable approach to her work with adolescent clients. Jennifer also works with blended families, LGBTQ-dentifying clients, and adults of all ages looking to improve their lives and overcome adversity, particularly  those who have been in abusive relationships.  Host Dawn Day has a BA in Psychology and has worked as a gifted and talented teacher, a counselor in a group home for  emotionally disturbed boys, a tutor in a psychiatric hospital, and a video producer who has interviewed over 600 people in  her career. She is a mother of three daughters, all of whom have suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts and attempts. She is the author of Helpless Night, Hopeful Dawn: Staying Positive and Proactive When Your Child is Suicidal. Ten percent of proceeds from the book will be distributed to anti-suicide programs through her Shine the Light Fund. Find out more about Dawn Day’s mission at www.hopefuldawn.com


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