The Protective Factor: Conversations that Inspire Hope & Healing

Episode 11: Safe, Healthy, and Connected - A Chat with the NJ Department of Children and Families Commissioner

A conversation with Tracy Cappiccille, MA, LPC, Director of the NJ Statewide Student Support Services in Morris and Sussex Counties and Christine Norbut Beyer, MSW, Commissioner of the NJ Department of Children and Families. 
 
For services in Morris and Sussex Counties: www.mhainspire.org/NJ4S or email NJ4S@MHAinspire.org
View more about the NJ4S program and services throughout the state, as well as virtual offerings available to all: https://nj4s.nj.gov/s/ 
If you don’t see NJ4S services available in your school, reach out to the Department of Children and Families: NJ4Sfeedback@dcf.nj.gov 

Episode 10: Navigating the School Support Plan System in New Jersey’s Public Schools

A conversation with Emily Savino, Assistant Director of NJ4S Morris-Sussex at the Mental Health Association, and Liz Nissim, Ph.D., Clinical & School Psychologist at Psychological & Educational Consulting.
Liz Nissim, Ph.D.www.psychedconsult.com
Office of Special Education www.nj.gov/education/specialedPRISE: Parental Rights in Special Education www.nj.gov/education/specialed/parents/ParentalRightsinSpecialEducation2023.pdf

Episode 9: Two Helplines Everyone's Talking About

A conversation with Genaya Palmer, director of Suicide Prevention at the Mental Health Association and Patricia Behrens, M.S.W., C.P.R.P. Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator for 2ndFloor.
 
MHA Teen Connect Teen Connect FREE Peer Support Available Mon.-Fri. 5:00-10:00pm Call 888-866-6054 | Text 973-791-5700https://www.mhainspire.org/teen-connect-line  https://stopteensuicide.mhainspire.org  https://youarenotalone.mhainspire.org https://www.mhainspire.org/teen-connect-line 
 
2NDFLOOR FREE, anonymous, professional & confidential 24/7 support  Talk/Text 888-222-2228  www.2ndFloor.org 

Episode 8: Substance Use Support During the Holidays for Everyone

A conversation between Liz Williamson, director of the Substance Use Recovery & Empowerment Program at the Mental Health Association and Samar Caton LAC, LCADC Intern, Adolescent Clinician at High Focus Centers in Parsippany on substance use support for youth and adults during the holiday season.
https://www.mhainspire.org/substance-use-disorder/
https://www.highfocuscenters.com/

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 and Alex Zaki, LCSW, NJ4S Morris-Sussex Clinician.
https://good-grief.org/

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. 
www.highfocuscenters.com973-299-9919 x8900

Episode 4: From Bully to Trusted Adult

A Conversation with Kevin Donaldson, Podcaster, Author, Youth Coach, and former Law Enforcement Officer and David Mills, MA, Supervising Prevention Specialist at NJ4S Morris-Sussex.
https://www.realkevindonaldson.com/
https://thesufferingpodcast.com/

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 and NJ4S Morris-Sussex Clinician Taylor Gencarelli, MA, LAC, NCC.
https://www.centerforwellnessnj.com/
https://www.hayshealthandwellness.com/

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, MA.
https://www.coachstroker.com/