The Protective Factor: Conversations that Inspire Hope & Healing

Episode 8: Substance Use Support During the Holidays for Everyone

Liz Williamson, director of the Substance Use Recovery & Empowerment Program at the Mental Health Association and Samar Caton, Adolescent Clinician at High Focus Centers in Parsippany have a conversation about substance use support for youth and adults during the holiday season.

Episode 7: Smooth Transitions: How to Manage Back to School Jitters

Emma Tagariello, LPC, Student Assistance Counselor for Butler Public School District/Butler High School Anti-Bullying Specialist and NJ4S Clinician Amanda Spasov, LCSW, talked about tips for managing back to school jitters and anxiety.

Episode 6: Good Grief

A conversation with Christina Liparini, PhD, LPC, Program and Curriculum Advisor at Good Grief

Episode 5: LGBTQ+ Youth 101

For Pride month, our podcast episode features a conversation in which listeners and viewers can learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and supporting youth. NJ4S Clinician Ema Dias, LAC, NCC, ATR-P talked with Toni Sisti, LSW, Associate Director and Clinical Coordinator of the Adolescent Program at High Focus Center in Parsippany, NJ.  
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Episode 4: From Bully to Trusted Adult

A Conversation with Kevin Donaldson, Podcaster, Author, Youth Coach, and former Law Enforcement Officer.

Episode 3: Navigating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder for Families

A conversation about OCD with Ira Hayes, LCSW, Director of Programs, Development and Outreach at Center For Wellness

Episode 2: Road to Resiliency

A conversation with Jim Stroker, Life Coach, Leadership Trainer, and Keynote Speaker and NJ4S Morris-Sussex Supervising Prevention Consultant David Mills.

Episode 1: Talking with Your Child about Traumatic Events in the World

Talking with your child about traumatic events in the world: A conversation with Maureen A. Brogan, LPC, ACS, DAAETS, DRCC, Statewide Program Manager of Traumatic Loss Coalitions for Youth (TLC) and NJ4S Morris-Sussex Supervising Prevention Consultant Carrie Parmelee, LCSW