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Advice, information and inspiration from experts at the leading provider of mental and behavioral health services for children, adults and those who love them.
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Foster Care – What’s Next? | CWK#004

Conversations with KidsPeaceApr 23, 2018

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Toxic Friendships with Madelyn Almonte | Episode #56

Toxic Friendships with Madelyn Almonte | Episode #56

What is a “toxic friendship?”  How can I tell if a friendship is toxic … and if it is, what can I do about it?  These are questions addressed in a new “learning” section of KidsPeace’s therapeutic support service TeenCentral.com.  

TeenCentral’s Madelyn Almonte discusses the concept of toxic friendships and ways to help teens recognize and deal with them, on the latest edition of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast.  

Mar 06, 202409:43
Lobbying for more funding to support child welfare professionals | Episode #55
Feb 05, 202419:55
 KidsPeace President and CEO Mike Slack discussing highlights of 2023 | Episode #54

KidsPeace President and CEO Mike Slack discussing highlights of 2023 | Episode #54

The sixth season of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast kicks off with KidsPeace President and CEO Mike Slack discussing highlights of 2023 and what challenges he expects the organization and the mental healthcare field will face in the new year.  

Jan 18, 202415:50
Autism Focused Foster Care | Episode #53

Autism Focused Foster Care | Episode #53

According to a recent study, children with autism are more than twice as likely to enter foster care than those without that diagnosis.  In one county in Pennsylvania, KidsPeace is launching an effort to meld its expertise in foster care with its understanding of the needs of kids with autism.

On the latest episode of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast, host Bob Martin talks with Heather Einsig, a family resource specialist in the KidsPeace Foster Care office near Reading, PA, about the “Autism Focused Foster Care” program – why it’s needed, and what challenges it faces in recruiting and training foster families to care for this population.

Jun 12, 202306:28
Miss Pennsylvania Alysa Bainbridge | Episode #52

Miss Pennsylvania Alysa Bainbridge | Episode #52

The reigning Miss Pennsylvania, Alysa Bainbridge, recently toured KidsPeace’s Orchard Hills Campus facilities, and sat down for an interview about her advocacy for greater awareness of mental health concerns, especially in children. You can learn how her social issue focus has its beginnings in her own family’s experience, on the latest “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast.

Sep 22, 202210:26
KidsPeace Fayetteville Auction | Episode #51

KidsPeace Fayetteville Auction | Episode #51

Supporters of KidsPeace’s foster care operations in Fayetteville, North Carolina will come together again this fall to celebrate local artists and raise funds to help our office care for foster families in the region.

Host Bob Martin talks with Program Manager Mike Edelman about the 9th annual KidsPeace Fayetteville Auction, on the latest episode of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast.

Hear it now here, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Sep 09, 202213:02
Helping kids at KidsPeace just be kids | Episode #50
Aug 10, 202214:52
Employee engagement during the pandemic | Episode #49
Jul 06, 202215:09
Adulting 101 | Episode #48
May 19, 202216:06
140 years of Hope, Help and Healing | Episode #47

140 years of Hope, Help and Healing | Episode #47

KidsPeace kicked off the celebration of its 140th Anniversary at the end of January, following the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic that has remade the landscape of mental healthcare in America. Host Bob Martin welcomes KidsPeace President and CEO Michael Slack to discuss the significance of the anniversary and what he expects for the organization in the year ahead, in the premier episode of the fifth season of the Conversations podcast.

Feb 02, 202215:38
Four Years of Life Hacks | Episode #46

Four Years of Life Hacks | Episode #46

A favorite saying … an inspirational quote … maybe a tip to do something around the house better. For the past four years, guests on our Conversations podcasts have shared their wisdom and expertise by providing visitors with “life hacks.” In this last episode of 2021, we revisit some of our favorite life hack suggestions, to provide our podcast audience with some guidance and hope for the coming year. Bob Martin hosts.

Conversations with KidsPeace returns for a fifth season in 2022. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts!

OUR SPONSOR

The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations

Dec 21, 202112:18
The Power of Telling Stories | Episode #45

The Power of Telling Stories | Episode #45

The latest issue of Healing Magazine has been published (at www.healingmagazine.org), with a special section examining the therapeutic power of telling stories.

On the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, several of the issue’s contributing authors give their perspectives on stories and storytelling as a tool to overcome trauma and strengthen mental wellness.

The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations

Dec 02, 202124:25
Substance Use and Addictions Treatment at KidsPeace | Episode #44
Oct 19, 202113:54
Suicide Prevention and QPR | Episode #43
Sep 21, 202113:31
Oasis Services | Episode #42
Jul 26, 202126:37
Healing Roundup
Jun 08, 202126:23
Dungeons and Dragons and Therapy
Jun 01, 202131:19
Families First legislation | Episode #41

Families First legislation | Episode #41

It’s described as the most significant reform in federal child welfare policy in decades. How will the Families First Prevention Services Act change programs like foster care and residential treatment across America? KidsPeace’s Ken Olson joins the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast as part of our commemoration of National Foster Care Awareness Month, to discuss the law’s impact on caring for kids in need.

The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations

May 19, 202124:52
Has foster care been changed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic? | Episode #40

Has foster care been changed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic? | Episode #40

May is National Foster Care Month and, after a year of pandemic, how has foster care changed? On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, we talk with two KidsPeace foster care experts on what adjustments were made to deal with the impact of COVID-19, and which of those adjustments are likely to remain after the pandemic eases.

The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast is sponsored by Spyglass Solutions. www.spyglasssolutions.org/conversations

May 04, 202122:09
Imposter Syndrome | Episode #39
Apr 21, 202111:00
Telehealth: Therapy’s Next Frontier? | Episode #38
Mar 18, 202125:24
KidsPeace has launched a new consulting practice | CWK#37
Feb 17, 202120:09
2020 to 2021: Looking Back, Looking Ahead | CWK#36

2020 to 2021: Looking Back, Looking Ahead | CWK#36

2020 will go down in history as a remarkable and challenging year for all of us … including KidsPeace. What will be the lasting impact of 2020 on the organization – and what can we expect from 2021?

On the latest edition of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, President and CEO Mike Slack joins host Bob Martin for a look back, and look ahead, for KidsPeace and mental healthcare in general.

Jan 18, 202116:05
TeenCentral Stories and Responses | CWK#35

TeenCentral Stories and Responses | CWK#35

KidsPeace’s TeenCentral.com service has provided needed support to young people struggling with anxiety and stress from the COVID-19 pandemic. On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast host Bob Martin checks in with TeenCentral’s Jodi Whitcomb and Jessica Racine on its continuing efforts to provide hope and help to youth, and they explain the process for the centerpiece of the service – the stories submitted by teens and the response they received from the service.

Dec 07, 202030:20
Being Prepared for Mental Wellness Amid a Pandemic | CWK#34

Being Prepared for Mental Wellness Amid a Pandemic | CWK#34

The latest issue of KidsPeace’s Healing Magazine looks at the impact COVID-19 has had on mental health in America, and proposes a new way to look at safeguarding our mental wellness in the face of the stress of the pandemic. On the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matthew Koval discusses how we can adopt a set of actions to protect ourselves against the effects of COVID-19 – call it “mental health protective equipment,” or MPE. Bob Martin hosts.

Nov 17, 202016:47
Dungeons & Dragons and Autism | CWK#33

Dungeons & Dragons and Autism | CWK#33

It’s a role-playing game that’s been around for more than forty years, but Dungeons & Dragons is finding new popularity these days -- and at KidsPeace, it’s also found a new role in helping young people with autism. On the latest installment of Conversations with KidsPeace, therapist Rob Harvey describes how he’s turned his passion for Dungeons & Dragons into a surprisingly successful approach to learning and practicing social skills and teamwork for his clients – who are having fun at the same time! Bob Martin hosts.

Oct 07, 202029:46
Interview with Dr. Scott Reines | TeenCentral Donation | CWK#32

Interview with Dr. Scott Reines | TeenCentral Donation | CWK#32

The heart of KidsPeace’s TeenCentral.com service lies in the stories shared by visitors, and the therapeutic support responses they receive. In the latest installment of our podcast series Conversations with KidsPeace, host Bob Martin talks with KidsPeace Board of Directors chair Dr. Scott Reines about his family’s donation to the service aimed at keeping its heart beating for future visitors.

Sep 22, 202009:02
Cards CONNECTING Humanity | CWK#31

Cards CONNECTING Humanity | CWK#31

Amid COVID-19 and other challenges that are dividing our society, the latest edition of Conversations with KidsPeace podcast tells an inspirational story of connection.

Host Bob Martin talks with a recreational therapist about how kids in our residential treatment program found a way to share a message of hope with residents of local nursing homes, as both face the stress of pandemic lockdowns.

Jul 02, 202014:25
KidsPeace Virtual Hug | CWK#30

KidsPeace Virtual Hug | CWK#30

Just in time for Mother’s Day, KidsPeace is rolling out a unique initiative to help people connect across the divide of social distancing – The KidsPeace Virtual Hug.

Vice President Ann McCauley joins host Bob Martin in a new special edition of “Conversations with KidsPeace” to explain how an offhand comment from a client in treatment led to the Virtual Hug – and to demonstrate it by sending one out to a special group of heroes.

May 06, 202016:30
Special Edition COVID 19 | Walk in Assessments | CWK#029

Special Edition COVID 19 | Walk in Assessments | CWK#029

A mental or behavioral health crisis is terrifying enough for an individual or their family in the best of times, but it’s even worse during a global crisis like the coronavirus pandemic. KidsPeace’s outpatient offices in the Lehigh Valley and Monroe County offer free walk-in assessments for those in crisis – providing guidance on their next steps in resolving the crisis while keeping them out of hospital emergency rooms at this critical time.

KidsPeace Outpatient Program Manager Harvie Oliver discusses what happens during one of these assessments, in a special episode of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast. Bob Martin hosts.

Apr 10, 202013:39
TeenCentral and the COVID-19 Crisis | CWK#028

TeenCentral and the COVID-19 Crisis | CWK#028

On a special edition of the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast, we discuss KidsPeace’s TeenCentral.com service and the role it can play amid the COVID-19 crisis.

TeenCentral.com leader Jodi Whitcomb offers insights into how her team is providing specific information on coping with COVID-19, while continuing to give young people a safe place to ask questions, share stories and seek advice in a time when they may feel more alone than ever before. Bob Martin hosts.

Apr 02, 202017:54
How to SURVIVE teenage attraction and angst | CWK#027

How to SURVIVE teenage attraction and angst | CWK#027

The Conversations with KidsPeace podcast returns for its third season just in time for Valentine’s Day 2020 – and examines the phenomenon of “young love”…

Therapist Breannah Allen discusses how young people deal with romantic attraction and attachments, and ways parents can help them navigate those situations.  Bob Martin hosts.

Feb 11, 202013:27
Pets, Animals and Nature | Helping People Heal And Thrive | CWK#026

Pets, Animals and Nature | Helping People Heal And Thrive | CWK#026

The new issue of KidsPeace’s Healing Magazine is out now, and on the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast host Bob Martin talks with three contributors who shared their stories of the therapeutic benefits that pets, animals and nature can provide.
Dec 16, 201926:29
Interview with Adrienne Pauling and Michelle Callahan on Family Therapy | CWK #025

Interview with Adrienne Pauling and Michelle Callahan on Family Therapy | CWK #025

Treating a child suffering from mental or behavioral health challenges often involves treating their families, too. On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin welcomes back therapists Adrienne Pauling and Michelle Callahan to discuss the importance of family therapy and ways it can make a difference in helping kids thrive.
Nov 26, 201923:26
Interview with Bennie Eliason of LVHN Street Medicine | CWK#024
Nov 13, 201917:53
Interview with Dr. Caron Farrell | CWK#023

Interview with Dr. Caron Farrell | CWK#023

On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin talks with Dr. Caron Farrell, the new Vice President of Medical Affairs at KidsPeace Hospital, about her philosophy of care and how an interdisciplinary approach can lead to better results for the kids treated at the Hospital.
Oct 09, 201910:23
On Location At the Sensory-Sensitive Playground | CWK#022

On Location At the Sensory-Sensitive Playground | CWK#022

For the past year, kids in KidsPeace’s autism programs in the Lehigh Valley have had a place to play designed for their particular needs. On the latest episode of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin tours the playground with program manager Alexis Harvey to learn what makes it a special experience for our clients.
Sep 16, 201912:35
Things teachers wish parents knew | CWK#021

Things teachers wish parents knew | CWK#021

On the latest episode of Conversations with KidsPeace, a teacher shares what she WISHES parents would know about their kids heading Back to School. Bob Martin hosts.<br />
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To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
Aug 14, 201922:34
Recruiting for Mental Health Professionals | CWK#020

Recruiting for Mental Health Professionals | CWK#020

The latest installment of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast examines how the organization is dealing with a tight labor market for skilled healthcare professionals. Bob Martin hosts.<br />
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To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
Jul 11, 201913:34
40 Years of Foster Care | CWK#019

40 Years of Foster Care | CWK#019

The Spring/Summer issue of Healing Magazine Is now available and on the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, host Bob Martin talks with two of the magazine’s contributors – discussing KidsPeace’s 40 years of foster care services, and a new approach to treating addiction and underlying mental health issues as the same time.

To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.

The Spring/Summer 2019 edition has a special section, “Foster Care at 40” – which looks at fostering from a variety of perspectives:

An examination of how the service has evolved from the 1970s to today
Views of a Member of Congress on how policy initiatives can support families better
An hour-by-hour description of “a typical day in foster care” (proving there’s no such thing), by the voices behind the popular Foster Talk blog series
And ideas and suggestions from the most important people in the discussion – foster kids themselves.

KidsPeace also announced that starting June 15, Healing Magazine will be carried in the magazine racks of the Barnes & Noble Booksellers store at the Promenade Shops in Center Valley, PA, as a free community publication.  It’s the first time in the history of Healing Magazine that it will be available in a retail setting.
Jun 08, 201920:45
A Mother’s Story | CWK#018

A Mother’s Story | CWK#018

In time for Mother’s Day, the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast brings you a story of one woman’s struggle with a child in mental health crisis, and how she and her family found the help they needed through KidsPeace’s outpatient programs. Guest host Dr. Ashleigh Anderson talks with Gosia Sutliffe about navigating the health care system to find the right path for her child and her family.<br />
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To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
May 08, 201917:47
A Conversation with KidsPeace Interim CEO Michael Slack | CWK#017

A Conversation with KidsPeace Interim CEO Michael Slack | CWK#017

For the first time in over a decade, a new individual is in the top management position at KidsPeace. New Interim President and CEO Michael Slack discusses his career and vision for the organization on the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast. Bob Martin hosts.<br />
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To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.<br />
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Apr 10, 201924:06
No Appointment Necessary | CWK#016

No Appointment Necessary | CWK#016

KidsPeace offices in Pennsylvania have a way to help families struggling with the mystery of whether (or how) to seek help for kids in crisis … and all you have to do is walk right in. In the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, therapist Sara Kahler explains the free walk-in assessment program. Bob Martin hosts.
Mar 26, 201917:32
Combating Mental Health Stigma | CWK#015

Combating Mental Health Stigma | CWK#015

It may be the single biggest barrier to seeking help for many suffering from a mental health condition – the stigma society associates with mental illness. In our podcast series, host Bob Martin talks with author Michael Schlossberg and Dr. Matthew Koval as they take on the issue of stigma from personal, medical and societal perspectives – including:<br />
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How a depression emerged for one of the guests during college, and how he got past “self-stigma” to seek help. <br />
The role Robin Williams’ suicide played in prompting Schlossberg to become a public advocate for viewing mental illness as a chronic condition, and how his latest writing venture carries that message into the realm of young adult science fiction.<br />
The need to humanize depression in order to combat the stigma against treatment, especially among men and minority communities: <br />
Why primary care physicians need to be ready for what’s called “the doorknob comment,” as the opening to learning what may truly be troubling their patient.<br />
And why turning around the old saying, “Don’t just sit there, DO something!” can reveal a path to help individuals suffering in silence because of stigma.<br />
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To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
Feb 12, 201931:22
Gender Diversity | CWK#014

Gender Diversity | CWK#014

(PLEASE NOTE: The audio of this episode’s discussion has been edited for privacy needs.)<br />
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Mental health professionals, along with many families and individuals, are dealing with the implications of gender diversity, as society moves from a binary view of gender to multiple gender models. On this Conversations podcast, therapist Jonna Finocchio and psychiatrist Ashleigh Anderson discuss the changes in how we view gender and their impact on caring for the gender-diverse. Bob Martin hosts.<br />
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To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
Jan 22, 201933:25
Holiday Stress Is Coming To Town | CWK#013

Holiday Stress Is Coming To Town | CWK#013

It’s holiday time on the “Conversations with KidsPeace” podcast – actually, it’s holiday stress that guests Adrienne Pauling and Michelle Callahan discuss with host Bob Martin. They offer tips on navigating money concerns, grief, family conflicts and overscheduling – as well as a foolproof way to clean up a broken glass at your holiday get-together!<br />
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To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
Nov 29, 201818:44
De-Escalation | CWK#012
Nov 21, 201829:46
Foster Talk | CWK#011

Foster Talk | CWK#011

On the latest Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, the two foster parents behind the “Foster Talk” feature on fostercare.com talk about how they hope the blog series can provide guidance to both foster parents and those considering fostering. Bob Martin hosts.<br />
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To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
Nov 02, 201816:54
Introducing Daysha | CWK#010

Introducing Daysha | CWK#010

On our podcast, we invite you to meet an Indiana foster teen and hear her insights about how she grew from a troubled child into a college student and scholarship recipient. Introducing the remarkable Daysha Copeland, on the latest episode of “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Bob Martin hosts.<br />
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To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.
Oct 09, 201813:18
Back To School Tips | CWK#009

Back To School Tips | CWK#009

It’s that time of year again – families are starting to get ready for summer to end and school to begin. On the latest episode of the Conversations with KidsPeace podcast, we talk with Adrienne Pauling and Michelle Callahan from KidsPeace’s Pennsylvania community programs on what parents can do to help their kids better manage the transition back to school. Bob Martin hosts.<br />
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To subscribe to the podcast, go to iTunes or Google Play and search “Conversations with KidsPeace.” Also check out our YouTube channel for more content.<br />
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Adrienne and Michelle’s Six Back-to-School Tips for Parents:<br />
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Develop a sleep routine. Start kids going to bed earlier and earlier each night until they have worked up to their typical school sleeping times.<br />
Have the kids eat a balanced diet. During school, kids won’t have access to snacks and sugary things that they typically may have access to during the day at home. <br />
Cut back on “Screen Time.” Setting boundaries with video games, TV, tablets, etc., will help prepare kids for the school routine.<br />
Help them get organized. Have supplies ready prior to the first day of school. Follow the suggested list that many school districts put out so that your child does not have to feel anxious or worried that they do not have what they need.<br />
Empathize!! Kids need to feel supported and encouraged, no matter how trivial their concerns/fears may seem. Knowing that their parent/caregiver is there for them and willing to listen is so important during this often difficult transition. <br />
Stay involved! Know your child’s teachers, daily schedule, etc. Take advantage of apps and websites that schools provide to keep you “in the know” of what is expected of your child daily.
Aug 15, 201823:10