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This episode addresses the fear and power imbalances that can impact relationships between parents and system stakeholders such as school personnel and behavioral health providers. A parent and practitioners offer concrete suggestions about how these barriers can be overcome and explain the power of authentic family engagement rooted in strong relationships, humility, and understanding.

The National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ) originally developed and maintained this podcast. The NCYOJ was operated by Policy Research, Inc. and operated from 2001 to 2022 and was formerly known as the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice. The NCYOJ improved life opportunities for youth through systems and practice improvement initiatives.

This podcast should be viewed as a reference. It has not been updated since its publication. In addition, this podcast does not have a transcript. If you would like a transcript of this podcast, please email [email protected].

This podcast was first shared in 2017.

It can be difficult for parents to engage with schools when trying to meet the educational and mental health needs of their children. Learn about successful strategies to help both parents and school personnel bridge the gap.

The National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ) originally developed and maintained this podcast. The NCYOJ was operated by Policy Research, Inc. and operated from 2001 to 2022 and was formerly known as the National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice. The NCYOJ improved life opportunities for youth through systems and practice improvement initiatives.

This podcast should be viewed as a reference. It has not been updated since its publication. In addition, this podcast does not have a transcript. If you would like a transcript of this podcast, please email [email protected].

This podcast was first shared in 2017.

This is one of a three-part wellness exercise series developed and led by Vanessa Marrufo of Solrise Wellness (https://solrisewellness.com/). In this exercise, Vanessa will help you process and release stress stored in your body through self-massage and stretching. Take 12 minutes to move to a place of calmness and ease with this exercise.

If you haven’t already, please listen to the other exercises in our series, Body Scan and Emotional Freedom Technique.

This series was produced in association with Policy Research Associates. For more information about PRA Well-Being, please visit prainc.com.

View the podcast transcript: https://www.prainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/VagusNerveTranscript.pdf

This is one of a three-part wellness exercise series developed and led by Vanessa Marrufo of Solrise Wellness (https://solrisewellness.com/). This exercise is designed to help you alleviate stress, by tapping key acupressure points on the body. Spend 7 minutes to bring your body and mind into a state of balance.

If you haven’t already, please listen to the other exercises in our series, Body Scan and Vagus Nerve Reset.

This series was produced in association with Policy Research Associates. For more information about PRA Well-Being, please visit prainc.com.

View the episode transcript: https://www.prainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EmotionalFreedomTranscript.pdf

This is one of a three-part wellness exercise series developed and led by Vanessa Marrufo of Solrise Wellness (https://solrisewellness.com/). In this exercise, you will be guided through a full-body scan to become more present, relaxed, and curious. Take 6 minutes to connect with your breath and body.

If you haven’t already, please listen to the other exercises in our series, Emotional Freedom Technique and Vagus Nerve Reset.

This series was produced in association with Policy Research Associates. For more information about PRA Well-Being, please visit prainc.com.

View the episode transcript: https://www.prainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BodyScanTranscript.pdf

PRA Well-Being is pleased to announce the final podcast in its four-part Mentally Healthy Workplaces series, developed in partnership with the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA). In this episode, Achieving Wellness Goals, WELCOA President Ryan Picarella gets down to the basics of wellness in a conversation with PRA's Dr. Crystal L. Brandow. Defining wellness and presenting WELCOA's definition of wellness, the two talk about the importance of wellness goals for employees and how organizations can support staff in achieving their wellness goals. Employers are uniquely positioned to help their staff overcome several barriers to wellness, and those opportunities are discussed in this podcast.

To learn more about WELCOA, visit www.welcoa.org. For access to PRA's workplace wellness resources, visit www.prainc.com.

This podcast is the third in a four-part series on mentally healthy workplaces from PRA Well-Being and the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA).

In New Horizons for Mental Health: Resiliency, Burnout and the Mind-Body Connection, PRA’s Dr. Crystal L. Brandow is back with WELCOA's Ryan Picarella to discuss the mind-body connection and impact of stress on our brains and our bodies. In a conversation about the signs and sources of stress and burnout, four preventative wellness strategies are detailed. This podcast dives into important topics for employers to understand related to mental health and resiliency.

To learn more about WELCOA, visit www.welcoa.org. For access to PRA's workplace wellness resources, visit www.prainc.com.

View the podcast transcript: https://www.prainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NewHorizonsMH-508.pdf

This is the second podcast in a four-part series from PRA and the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) on mentally healthy workplaces.

In Social Determinants of Health Part 2: The Unmentionables of Wellness, PRA's Dr. Crystal L. Brandow interviews WELCOA President Ryan Picarella about the nontraditional determinants of health. From adverse childhood experiences to caregiver stress, there are areas of research where we are just beginning to deepen our understanding. The two talk about roles organizations can play to address the nontraditional determinants. This is the second of two podcasts on this topic.

To learn more about WELCOA, visit www.welcoa.org. For access to PRA's workplace wellness resources, visit www.prainc.com.

View the podcast transcript: https://www.prainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/SocialDeterminantsofHealthP2-508.pdf

This is the first podcast in a four-part series from PRA and the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) on mentally healthy workplaces.

In "Social Determinants of Health Part 1: Can the Workplace Stand in the Gap?," PRA's Dr. Crystal L. Brandow interviews WELCOA President, Ryan Picarella, on topics related to the roles organizations can occupy to support health and wellness for employees, particularly in light of what we know about research on social determinants of health. This is the first of two podcasts on this topic.

To learn more about WELCOA, visit www.welcoa.org. For access to PRA's workplace wellness resources, visit www.prainc.com.

View the podcast transcript: https://www.prainc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SocialDeterminantsofHealthP1-508.pdf

Policy Research Associates is committed to the well-being and wellness of individuals with behavioral health conditions. To help spread information about the importance of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness in recovery, we created a podcast series to address each pillar of wellness.

In this podcast, members of PRA’s Leadership Team talk about what occupational wellness means to them, and how they foster this dimension of wellness for themselves and the staff they supervise. Suggestions are offered that can translate to any number of workplace environments, including discussions about work-life balance, professional development, employee recognition, and much more! This podcast features PRA President and CEO Pamela Clark Robbins, and Program Area Directors Terri Hay, Kristin Lupfer, Chan Noether, and Lisa Pellitteri.

To learn more about PRA’s work on well-being and wellness, contact us at [email protected].