Episodes

  • Historical Trauma Among African Americans, ACEs, and Hope

    Historical Trauma Among African Americans, ACEs, and Hope
    May 6 2024
    The traumatic history of African Americans, how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) compound multi-generational trauma, and what hope looks like are considered in this podcast. Three experts from the Centers for Disease Control, the National Child Traumatic Stress Center, NC State University, and a local Head Start Program provide evidenced-based information on ACES, historical trauma and bias, and how hope and resilience play a role in mitigating these hardships in African American families. Listen to learn about adjustments practitioners can make to improve trust and inclusiveness in programs services. Experts speaking on the podcast: Melissa Merrick, PhD: Behavioral scientist in the Division of Violence Prevention at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.https://www.cdc.gov/injury/pressroom/fullbios_subjectmatterexperts/bio_MelissaMerrick.html Isaiah Pickens, PhD: Assistant Director of Service Systems at the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress at UCLAhttps://www.isaiahpickens.com/about/ ; Founder, iOpening Enterprises, a mental health and wellness education companyhttp://www.iopeningenterprises.com/ Deric Boston, MSW, LCSW: Senior Lecturer, NC State University School of Social Work; Assistant Director and Mental Health Consultant, Durham County Head Start and Early Head Starthttps://socialwork.news.chass.ncsu.edu/2014/04/26/faculty-highlight-professor-deric-boston/ Resources mentioned in the podcast: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ACE Studyhttps://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html The Philadelphia ACE Surveyhttp://www.philadelphiaaces.org/philadelphia-ace-survey U.S. Public Health Service Syphilis Study at Tuskegeehttps://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/timeline.htmRead more about this study conducted on black men from 1932 until 1973 by the U.S. Public Health Service. Resources used in the development of the podcast: African American History Timeline: 1619 – 2008https://friendsnrc.org/wp-content/uploads/african-american-history-timeline.pdf Spotlight on Culture – Conversations about Historical Trauma: Part Two, Summer 2013. National Child Traumatic Stress Network.Part Two in a series on historical trauma outlines how historical trauma has impacted African Americans who are descendants of enslaved Africans. https://www.nctsn.org/resources/conversations-about-historical-trauma-part-two Parts One and Three in this series are also available:Part One outlines how historical trauma has impacted American Indian children and families and how services for these children and families should consider not only their present circumstances and personal trauma histories, but also historical trauma.https://www.nctsn.org/resources/conversations-about-historical-trauma-part-one Part Three explores the experience of survivors of the Jewish Holocaust, the Japanese American WWII camps, and key events affecting Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//spotlight_on_culture_conversations_about_historical_trauma_part_three.pdf Are We Talking Enough About the Black Middle Class? By Charles Ellison in the April 13, 2015 Pacific Standard. https://psmag.com/news/are-we-talking-enough-about-the-black-middle-class
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    42 mins
  • Living with Young Children, Part 2

    Living with Young Children, Part 2
    Apr 29 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Paul Lanier has a conversation with Dr. Lindsay Huffhines about unique stressors for families during these difficult times and practical tips parents can use to support infants and toddlers in handling stress and emotions. Parents and caregivers will find this podcast helpful.

    Dr. Paul Lanier is the Wallace Kuralt Distinguished Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Dr. Lindsay Huffhines is a postdoctoral fellow at Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University

    (Originally shared May, 2020)

    Experts:

    Dr. Paul Lanier

    Associate Professor/School of Social Work

    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    Dr. Lindsay Huffhines

    Postdoctoral Fellow, Clinical Psychology

    Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University

    Resources: https://jordaninstituteforfamilies.org/ and https://friendsnrc.org/media-library/

    https://friendsnrc.org/prevention/protective-factors/

    https://newmomhealth.com/
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    14 mins
  • Living with Young Children, Part 1

    Living with Young Children, Part 1
    Apr 22 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Paul Lanier has a conversation with Julie Smith and Brooklyn Crawford, Clinical Home Visitors, based in eastern North Carolina about challenges families are facing with parenting young children during difficult times. This conversation is followed by one with Maxine Eichner, the Graham Distinguished Professor of Law at University of North Carolina School of Law, about federal policy changes needed to create stronger supportive systems for children and families.

    Administrators, other leaders, and advocates for families and children will find this podcast most helpful.

    Dr. Paul Lanier is the Wallace Kuralt Distinguished Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

    (Originally shared May 2020)

    Experts:

    Dr. Paul Lanier

    Associate Professor, School of Social Work

    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

    Brooklyn Crawford

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Easter Seals Newbern

    Child First Clinician

    Julie Smith

    Licensed Clinician

    Child First

    Maxine Eichner

    Professor of Law,

    University of North Carolina School of Law

    Resources: https://jordaninstituteforfamilies.org/ and https://friendsnrc.org/media-library/

    https://friendsnrc.org/prevention/protective-factors/

    The Free-Market Family: How the Market Crushed the American Dream (and How It Can Be Restored) by Maxine Eichner available at Amazon or your bookstore.
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    21 mins
  • Grieving Loss

    Grieving Loss
    Apr 15 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Todd Jensen interviews Dr. Deborah Barrett, a licensed clinical social worker who has extensive experience conducting individual and group therapy. She shares her thoughts about family loss and grieving, particularly during the coronavirus outbreak.

    Dr. Jensen is a Family Research and Engagement Specialist in the Jordan Institute for Families and a Research Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Barrett is a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

    Originally shared April, 2020

    Experts:

    Todd M. Jensen, PhD, MSW

    Research Assistant Professor, School of Social Work

    Family Research and Engagement Specialist, Jordan Institute for Families

    University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

    Deborah Barrett, Ph.D.

    Clinical Associate Professor, School of Social Work

    Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry

    University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

    Resources: https://jordaninstituteforfamilies.org/ and https://friendsnrc.org/media-library/

    https://friendsnrc.org/prevention/protective-factors/
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    11 mins
  • Understanding the Stressors

    Understanding the Stressors
    Apr 8 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Todd Jensen will help listeners understand and characterize family stressors, including the current coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Jensen offers tips for listeners to help them better manage family stress.

    Dr. Jensen is a Family Research and Engagement Specialist in the Jordan Institute for Families and a Research Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

    Originally shared April 2020

    Experts:

    Todd M. Jensen, Ph.D., MSW

    Research Assistant Professor | School of Social Work

    Family Research and Engagement Specialist | Jordan Institute for Families

    University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

    Resources: https://jordaninstituteforfamilies.org/ and https://friendsnrc.org/media-library/

    https://friendsnrc.org/prevention/protective-factors/

    Dr. Pauline Boss, a leading family stress educator and researcher, shares a list of recently curated resources for COVID-19 and other topics explored in this episode: https://news.cehd.umn.edu/covid-19-family-social-science-offers-coping-resources/
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    6 mins
  • Surviving and Thriving when Young Adults Live at Home

    Surviving and Thriving when Young Adults Live at Home
    Apr 1 2024

    This podcast, hosted by Dr. Sarah Verbiest, introduces four young people who contribute to the discussion on strategies for youth and their parents on navigating the conflicts and opportunities of sharing a home.

    Dr. Verbiest is the Director of the Jordan Institute for Families and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work. She has over 20 years’ experience working in maternal and child health and is the mom of two young adults who both live at home.

    (Originally shared April, 2020)

    Expert:

    Sarah Verbiest, DrPH, MSW, MPH

    Director, The Jordan Institute for Families

    School of Social Work, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

    Guest Speakers:

    Emiko LeNeave

    Graduating Senior, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Public Relations – Global Studies

    Lizzie Irvin

    Graduating Senior, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Advertising and Public Relations

    Kylie Verbiest

    Web Developer/Innovator

    Ty Verbiest

    CNA/College Student

    Resources: https://jordaninstituteforfamilies.org/ and https://friendsnrc.org/media-library/

    https://friendsnrc.org/prevention/protective-factors/
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    14 mins
  • Supporting, Empowering, and Honoring Older Adolescents in Dealing with Loss

    Supporting, Empowering, and Honoring Older Adolescents in Dealing with Loss
    Mar 25 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Isaiah Pickens explores strategies parents can use for supporting, empowering, and honoring older teenagers in their home that are experiencing loss. Adolescents are at a unique developmental stage that can be especially challenging when their opportunities are limited, and special dreams lost due to COVID-19.

    Dr. Pickens, a clinical psychologist and founder of iOpening Enterprises, a professional development and media company that helps people and organizations use psychological science to unlock their potential. He is also an Assistant Director at the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress.

    (Originally shared: April 2020)

    Expert:

    Isaiah B. Pickens, Ph.D.

    Assistant Director of Service Systems

    National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

    UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital

    Founder, iOpening Enterprises, a mental health and wellness education company
    http://www.iopeningenterprises.com/

    Assistant Director of Service Systems at the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress at UCLA
    https://www.isaiahpickens.com/about/

    Resources: https://jordaninstituteforfamilies.org/ and https://friendsnrc.org/media-library/

    https://friendsnrc.org/prevention/protective-factors/
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    8 mins
  • Finding Self-Compassion and Sharing Compassion with Others

    Finding Self-Compassion and Sharing Compassion with Others
    Mar 18 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Isaiah Pickens discusses the importance of self-compassion and showing ourselves kindness during these trying times and how sharing compassion with others can help mitigate the stress in our own lives.

    Dr. Pickens is a clinical psychologist and founder of iOpening Enterprises, a professional development and media company that helps people and organizations use psychological science to unlock their potential. He is also an Assistant Director at the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress.

    (Originally shared April, 2020)

    Expert:

    Isaiah B. Pickens, Ph.D.

    Assistant Director of Service Systems

    National Center for Child Traumatic Stress

    UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital

    Founder, iOpening Enterprises, a mental health and wellness education company
    http://www.iopeningenterprises.com/

    Assistant Director of Service Systems at the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress at UCLA
    https://www.isaiahpickens.com/about/

    Resources: https://jordaninstituteforfamilies.org/ and https://friendsnrc.org/media-library/

    https://friendsnrc.org/prevention/protective-factors/
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    7 mins