The Problem With Poverty

Support for Staff Mental Health in the Event of Trauma: Part 1


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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 61% of men and 51% of women report at least one traumatic event in their lifetimes.

In this episode of The Problem with Poverty Podcast, we are join by Edie Dugger. Edie is a Center Director for our Moulton Head Start Center.

On November 14, 2015, Edie and her family's lives were changed forever when Edie's aunt, Kay Stevens, was murdered at her place of business.

During this special 2-part episode, Edie discusses the toll this traumatic event had on her mental health and the journey it took her to the road to recovery.

Edie also discusses the important aspect of support and how much of a difference it can make for the person experiencing a traumatic event. She also touches on CAPNA's W.O.W (Wellness in Our Workplace) Initiative. W.O.W was put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Come back next week for the conclusion of our conversation with Edie!

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