Conversations with KidsPeace

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Dungeons and Dragons and Therapy
The Spring/Summer 2021 edition of Healing Magazine has been published at healingmagazine.org. The magazine’s “Spotlight” section looks at how games can be beneficial in a therapeutic sense, and its lead article highlights KidsPeace’s leadership in using t
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 Conver
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
Imposter Syndrome | Episode #39
Amid the issues surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on our lives, some people appear to be handling all of it exceptionally well – demonstrating a high level of quality and leadership in their chosen field. They may be considered experts and leaders
Telehealth: Therapy’s Next Frontier? | Episode #38
Healthcare organizations have had to adopt new approaches to serving their clients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But will those new ways to deliver care continue to be an option after the crisis eases? In the case of outpatient mental health treatment, the
KidsPeace has launched a new consulting practice | CWK#37
KidsPeace has launched a new consulting practice – aiming to share its expertise and insights with other organizations. On the latest “Conversations” podcast, host Bob Martin talks with Spyglass Solutions principal consultants Patrick Slattery and Ben Ste
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 Conver
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
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
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 “Conversat