Explore every episode of the podcast Teaming Against Trauma
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| What is Infant Mental Health with Josie Sawyer | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:33:42 | |
In this episode, Brooke interviews Josie Sawyer, the SC Infant Mental Health Association's Director of Programs. Josie also oversees the Safe Babies Court initiatives that KPCAC is in the process of implementing. Listen in to learn more about infant mental health, its importance, and how Safe Babies Court will open up opportunities for us to help children in the earliest years of their lives. Questions about the episode? | |||
| Real Life ACEs with Angela Williams | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:30:46 | |
Angela Williams gives us the privilege to learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences from her story of childhood trauma. What we can learn from Angela’s story is powerful and gives us the ability to understand trauma in a more person-centered way. Angela shares how the abuse she endured affected her childhood and adulthood years which eventually led her to seek healing. As an author of numerous books, she encourages survivors, parents, and anyone who cares for children with prevention and treatment methods to embrace resilience and determination that leads to hope & healing. Angela’s journey has set her on the path of advocacy work that she does today with Angela’s Voice. Visit angelasvoice.com for more information on her advocacy work, books, and resources. We're thankful for Angela's courage to share such a powerful testimony! Questions about the episode? | |||
| Victim Advocacy with Ana Black | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:20:50 | |
Ana Black is one of three Victim Advocates at DCAC. Victim advocates have a critical role in the CAC model as they are often families' main and sometimes only resource of support during their time of crisis. The victim advocate’s role embodies what DCAC believes every child and family needs, as Ana puts it, “walking to the family in order to walk with them.” Learning more about what victim advocates do will give you insight into the heart of the CAC model and help you better support people in our community experiencing crisis. Questions about the episode? | |||
| Spiritual Impact of Trauma with Reverend Carrie Nettles | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:29:50 | |
Revered Carrie Nettles is a Chaplain and Victim Service Provider at the Julie Valentine Children’s Advocacy Center in Greenville, SC. As the first ever Chaplain to work at a CAC in the US, Carrie has led the way for spirituality to be a component offered at CACs for the overall healing for clients we serve. For many survivors of abuse, spirituality plays a major role in their healing journey. Carrie graciously shares her experience in caring for the spiritual needs of CAC clients and how her role as a Chaplain places her in the gap between bridging the mental health and faith communities. Carrie is also our KeyNote Speaker for our Second Annual Faith Leaders Breakfast on November 14th. See the link to register below if you are a faith leader or pass it along to one you know!
GRACE: https://www.netgrace.org/ Zero Abuse Project, “Keeping Faith”: https://www.zeroabuseproject.org/keeping-faith-empowering-faith-communities-to-recognize-and-respond-to-child-abuse-neglect/ Julie Valentine Center, When Faith Hurts: https://www.julievalentinecenter.org/when-faith-hurts.html Sacred Spaces: https://www.jewishsacredspaces.org/ “The Book of Forgiving”: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Forgiving-Fourfold-Healing-Ourselves/dp/0062203568 “On Repentance and Repair”: https://www.amazon.com/Repentance-Repair-Making-Amends-Unapologetic/dp/0807010510 “The Body Keeps the Score”: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+body+keeps+the+score.&hvadid=634406856852&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9010538&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=12470922663205985034&hvtargid=kwd-1410515536440&hydadcr=16287_13513581&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_5ek6ubwo3v_e What Happened to You? https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-You-Understanding-Resilience/dp/1250223180 “The Spiritual Child”: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Child-Parenting-Lifelong-Thriving/dp/1250033837 Carrie’s Email: cnettles@julievalentinecenter.org Faith Leaders Breakfast Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/711460616857?aff=oddtdtcreator Questions about the episode? | |||
| Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:27:34 | |
The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study is one of the largest public health studies ever conducted on childhood trauma and the correlation of health and well-being later on in life. It proved, with scientific evidence, that adversity early in life increases physical, mental, and behavioral health problems later in life. Brooke Anderson, Director of Prevention & Outreach at DCAC and host of the Teaming Against Trauma Podcast, is an ACE Master Trainer. She explains how the ACE study's conclusions on neurodevelopment of children who experience high levels of trauma could effect the rest of their lives. Touching on Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), she encourages us saying, “You don’t need to have letters behind your name to make a great impact on a child's life.” Giving practical tips we can do to combat ACEs in our everyday lives, it is true that understanding ACEs is critical in caring well for ourselves, family, friends, and our community at large. Leave a star rating and review to let us know what you learned in this episode of Teaming Against Trauma Podcast! Learn more about ACEs: Request an ACE Training by DCAC or email Brooke Anderson at banderson@dorchestercac.org
The Body Keeps The Score -Bessel van der Kolk Childhood Disrupted - Donna Jackson Nakazawa The Deepest Well - Nadine Burke Harris Hillbilly Elegy - J. D. Vance The Orchid and the Dandelion - W. Thomas Boyce The Whole Brain Child - Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson Questions about the episode? | |||
| Trauma-Informed Therapy with Millicent Fowler & Rob Bullard | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:28:43 | |
“Trauma-informed” is a term that is gaining more attention in various fields of work. So what does it mean when it comes to therapy? DCAC Clinical Director, Millicent Fowler, and Assistant Director, Rob Bullard, share about trauma-informed therapy and how DCAC utilizes trauma-focused models to meet our clients' needs. Specializing in childhood trauma, DCAC recognizes the importance of educating the public on how trauma affects children and their families as well as how they can heal from it. We believe using the gold standards of evidence-based trauma-focused therapies, healing is possible. Millicent and Rob live in the midst of this difficult, but hope-filled reality with children and families in our community every day. The complexities of trauma make it difficult to discuss in a short period of time so please know that this conversation is just merely scratching the surface of this topic. If you or someone you know has further questions about trauma and trauma-informed therapy, please call us at 843-875-1551 or email treatment@dorchestercac.org. Visit our website to learn more about the therapy services we offer: https://dorchesterchildren.org/services/therapy-individual-group/ Questions about the episode? | |||
| Summer of Survivors: Episode 3 with Arthenius Jackson Colvin | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:52:23 | |
Arthenius Jackson Colvin is the perfect survivor to end our Summer of Survivors mini series with. Arthenius uses her voice to pierce through the darkness of her own story and now the stories of many others. If you listen to the episode you'll even get to hear one of the songs she's written, Butterfly, about how she is now the butterfly she was created to be. Arthenius wants everyone to know that healing, growth, and freedom is possible for them too! Questions about the episode? | |||
| Summer of Survivors: Episode 2 with Brad Jayne | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:43:28 | |
Brad Jayne is a well known Filmmaker and Commercial Director local to the Lowcountry. He is passionate about storytelling and in this episode Brad courageously shares about his own story of healing through childhood trauma. Inspired by his experience, Brad is currently working on a project called, “The Purpose of Winter”, to shed light on the important issue of childhood sexual abuse. Expectant of the impact this film will make, Brad shares how the vison for it came to be and how you could get involved. For more information on this project or to contact Brad directly, see the links below. Local Resources for Survivors of Childhood Trauma Questions about the episode? | |||
| Summer of Survivors: Episode 1 with Lyn Maples | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:53:53 | |
We're kicking off the Summer of Survivors with Lyn Maples! Lyn is currently the Outreach Coordinator at Tri-County S.P.E.A.K.S, a sexual assault center in Charleston, SC. She shares her journey through experiencing childhood sexual abuse and the healing she lives in today with hopes to help others. “You’re never healed”, says Lyn, “you’re always healing.” A powerful testimony to the redemption that is possible for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Lyn calls herself the greatest success story and she wants everyone to know that they already are too. Local Resources for Survivors of Childhood Trauma Questions about the episode? | |||
| Let's Talk About Mental Health with Rachael Staats and Taylor Conroy | 30 May 2023 | 00:41:47 | |
Two of DCAC's trauma-focused therapists/forensic interviewers, Rachael Staats and Taylor Conroy, sit down with Brooke to talk about all things mental health. As professionals in the field, they share about how we care for our clients at the CAC and awaken us to the importance of getting help and talking about mental health. With a special feature from past DCAC therapist, Jess Reighard, they don't shy away from the tough discussions about barriers that keep people from receiving mental health treatment. Sharing tips about recognizing signs in yourself and/or your child that it is time to reach out for help could be just what you need to take the step. This conversation will leave you feeling empowered to let go of the shame surrounding mental health and embrace hope, healing, and empowerment along the journey. Questions about the episode? | |||
| Child Abuse Prevention Month April 2023 with DCAC | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:41:06 | |
April 2023 is National Child Abuse Prevention Month where communities across the US rally together under the symbol of the Pinwheel- which represents the joy and happiness every child deserves. Unfortunately, we know not every child grows up this way. Child Abuse Prevention is our ultimate goal, but it can only be reached with increased education and awareness spreading across one community at a time. Brooke, Lyndsey, and Grace share what you need to know about the happenings in our community this month as well as some education on ways you can be an advocate against child abuse every day. Questions about the episode? | |||
| What About Disabilities? With Christy Brown & Daniel Robinson | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:52:03 | |
In honor of National Disability Awareness Month, Christy Brown and Daniel Robinson from Charis Academy will join us to discuss what it's like to be on the spectrum. Christy has been a teacher at Charis Academy for 5 years. She talks to us about what she has learned from her students and how she fosters a positive learning environment tailored to each individual student. Daniel is a student at Charis, as well as the son of their headmaster, JoDee Robinson. He walks us through what it was like to grow up on the spectrum and the stigmas and misconceptions that surround autism.
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| Investigating Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) with Detective Heidkamp (and Gripple) | 13 Aug 2024 | 00:23:52 | |
In our final episode of the Digital Summer Series, Detective Heidkamp from the Summerville Police Department shares about investigating internet crimes against children (ICAC) cases. As our first Law Enforcement Officer on the show, Detective Heidkamp brings a fresh perspective on how the CAC works with Law Enforcement. With her specialty being in ICAC Cases, Detective Heidkamp shares about the innovative way her beloved dog, Gripple, helps investigate these cases with her. If you find child sexual abuse material on an online device:
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| Healthy Relationships with Sydney Conrad from My Sisters House | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:39:45 | |
There is no one better to learn from than Sydney Conrad when it comes to the topic of healthy relationships. Sydney has been working at the local nonprofit, My Sisters House, for 7 years now. My Sisters House serves people in the Tri-County area who have been affected by the issue of domestic violence. Sydney has a lot of experience and wisdom to share about domestic violence and the importance of teaching youth what healthy relationships really are. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month; a month to remember that currently 1 in 3 teens in the U.S will experience some type of abuse from a dating partner. Learning about healthy relationships and My Sisters House can help change the trajectory for future generations. Questions about the episode? | |||
| Forensic Services/Forensic Medicals with Erin Hart | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:45:43 | |
Erin Hart is a Nurse Practitioner with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) working in the Child Abuse Division within the Department of Pediatrics. She brings a wealth of knowledge on Forensic Services within the CAC Model, specifically Forensic Medicals. Diving into the important role they have in the investigative process of child abuse cases, Erin's expertise dispels common myths about forensic medicals and sheds light on the reality of what they are. Erin also shares resources available to the public including how to reach MUSC's 24/7 child abuse pediatricians or PSANE. With concerns, anyone can call MUSC's main number 843-792-2300 and ask for the PSANE to be paged. Questions about the episode? | |||
| Forensic Services/Forensic Interviews with Rob Bullard & Katie Brunk | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:36:35 | |
DCAC Assistant Director of Clinical Services, Rob Bullard, and Berkeley County DSS Case Manager in Investigations, Katie Brunk, discuss the the fascinating world of forensic services and forensic interviews. Explaining the need for forensics and then digging into what it's like interviewing a child and watching the interview from an observation room, Rob and Katie get real about this world that the general public will never experience. Providing expert insight into navigating through cases of various traumas, their consistent desire to put the child's needs first is truly admirable. Questions about the episode? | |||
| Supporting DCAC with Stephanie Crane and Damita Holcomb | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:26:50 | |
In this episode, Brooke talks with DCAC employees Stephanie Crane and Damita Holcomb about the commonly asked questions, "How is DCAC supported and what can I do to support DCAC?" Stephanie is the Director of Marketing and Development and Damita is the Director of Grants. Together, they bring to light the unique and various answers to these questions. Including grants, events, campaigns, and individual donors, this other side of DCAC makes all the work we do to help children and families in our community possible. Just in time for Giving Tuesday and DCAC's Year End Giving Campaign, one big way you can support DCAC is by making a donation to us today through the link below! Questions about the episode? | |||
| All About DCAC with Dr. Kay Phillips | 20 Oct 2022 | 00:46:33 | |
Dr. Kay Phillips has been the Executive Director of DCAC for 18 years. She started at the center as the only staff member and now oversees 25 full-time employees. Since she has been with the center since it's inception there is no better person to speak about the story of DCAC than Dr. Phillips. With great humility she speaks about how the center found it's roots and has evolved into everything it is doing today. You don't want to miss this inspiring conversation with Dr. Kay Phillips! Questions about the episode? | |||
| What is a CAC with Lyndsey Smith | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:24:59 | |
Kicking off our first ever episode- Brooke interviews DCAC's Clinical Support Director, Lyndsey Smith, to lay the foundation of "What is a CAC?" Since CAC's started around the late 80s, the CAC Model is still relatively new to the world. Understanding the basics of the CAC Model will set us up to take a deeper dive into these specific areas later on. With many moving parts, the CAC plays a critical role in ensuring that children disclosing abuse are not further victimized by the intervention systems designed to protect them. Working with a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of professionals CACs offer child-focused, facility-based programs with representatives from many disciplines working together to effectively investigate, prosecute, and treat child abuse. On this episode, Brooke and Lyndsey share about why the CAC Model originated, how works in practice, and why it's been so successful around the country. Questions about the episode? | |||
| Handling Cases of Digital Dangers with Allyson Morin | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:33:01 | |
Allyson Morin is DCAC’s Thrive Program Victim Advocate and Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Specialist. On this month’s episode, Allyson shares her expertise on handling cases of digital dangers through the CAC model. Since the number of children who find themselves in digital danger has increased, DCAC has created this special position for ICAC cases. There is a lot we can learn from understanding ICAC cases and how they come to be. Although children involved in these cases may have already experienced trauma, Allyson emphasizes the importance of teaching them how to safely navigate the digital world going forward. Allyson makes the strong point to parents and caregivers that taking away digital devices is not solving the problem alone. She says children need education and assistance from adults to navigate safely through the digital world. For resources to help children prevent future digital dangers please visit the sites below. Resources for Parents and Caregivers: NCMEC Netsmartz: https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/home Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ SC ICAC Task Force: https://www.scag.gov/internet-crimes-against-children/
CyberTipLine: https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline Questions about the episode? | |||
| Preventing Digital Dangers with Grace Carulli | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:26:04 | |
We’re kicking off our Digital Summer Series with the first line of defense- PREVENTION! The ultimate goal of child protection is to prevent it from happening in the first place. DCAC’s Prevention and Outreach Coordinator, Grace Carulli, joins us on the podcast for the first time since being an employee at DCAC. She spoke on last year’s CAP Month episode, but since joining the DCAC Team, Grace has gained great knowledge about the topic of digital safety. Since it is one of the most commonly asked for training’s, she’s helped develop the curriculum and train numerous parents & teens on preventing digital dangers. Listen to learn about tips for navigating safely through the digital world with your child or teen this summer and be sure to check out the resources below! Questions about the episode? | |||
| Schools Out! What Are Kids Doing? | 14 May 2024 | 00:46:11 | |
With summer just around the corner, this timely conversation with DCAC Clinical Support Director, Lyndsey Smith, sheds light on preparing for a safe and healthy summer. Brooke and Lyndsey discuss reporting, free time, camps, and screen time and more. With the conversation centering around these topics, you and children in your life will be better equip for an enjoyable summer ahead! Questions about the episode? | |||
| How Do I Respond If My Child Discloses Abuse? | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:51:35 | |
DCAC therapists, Rob Bullard and Rachael Staats, reply to a caregiver's question, “ How Do I Respond If My Child Discloses Abuse?” Although it is a daunting question we'd rather think we'll never need to answer, with the reality of child abuse statistics, this is a question more caregivers may need answers on than we wish was true. The good news is studies have found a child having a supporting & believing caregiver is the number one indicator of their success in healing from child abuse or trauma. Whether you are a caregiver who has walked through this in the past, are currently, or anyone caring for a child, this episode will equip you with prevention-based and response-based communication skills to navigate answers to, “How Do I Respond If My Child Discloses Abuse?” Questions about the episode? | |||
| Preparing with Prevention | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:24:22 | |
On this episode of the Teaming Against Trauma podcast our host, Brooke Anderson, shares about prevention strategies for you to prepare your children to live the safest and healthiest lives possible. Prevention is the ultimate goal when it comes to child abuse. The knowledge Brooke shares will help parents, caregivers, aunts, uncles, teachers, and anyone who interacts with children to prepare well for preventing abuse and harm. While it is our responsibility as adults to protect children, we can do that by sharing knowledge with them, but first we must equip ourselves. Learn more about what DCAC is doing to equip our community during Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month this April and how you can join us! Citations and resources include: Prevent Child Abuse America Mama Bear Effect Darkness to Light Project Pinwheel Center for Disease Control and Prevention Love Is Respect Monique Burr Foundation Book Recommendation: My Body is Special and Private by Adrianne Simeone MammaBearEffect.org Sign up for our April 25th Community Awareness Luncheon: https://dorchesterchildren.org/events/community-awareness-luncheons/ Questions about the episode? | |||
| Teen Dating Violence & SCVAN with Jessica Goodwin | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:29:27 | |
DCAC has partnered with South Carolina Victim Assistance Network (SCVAN) for many years to ensure quality care for the clients we serve. Jessica Goodwin, SCVAN’s Faith Based Victim Service Program Coordinator, shares about initiatives they are taking with victim service providers around the state, specifically with the faith community as well as tackling teen dating violence (TDV). With a heart to equip South Carolina to care well for victims of various crimes and trauma, Jessica gives us up-to-date information that will enhance our resources for the good of those unjustly affected by trauma. Learn more about SCVAN’s Leap of Love Teen Dating Violence Event (Feb. 15th) here: https://www.scvan.org/leapoflove Questions about the episode? | |||
| DCAC's Response to Human Trafficking with Nicole Hoffman and Allyson Morin | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:48:12 | |
On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and in honor of January being Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we brought our very own experts onto the podcast to share! Nicole Hoffman and Allyson Morin are CSEC Coordinators (Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children) at DCAC. On this episode they talk about what human trafficking is, what is looks like locally, how DCAC and our MDT partners are responding, and most importantly for you- what you can do about it! We need you on our team to stop Human Trafficking, so don't miss out on this important episode. Educate yourself and share your knowledge with those around you this month with through these reliable and recommended resources:
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Questions about the episode? | |||
| Operation Enhancing the Lives of Families (E.L.F.) | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:26:46 | |
As our final episode of the year, we’re talking about Operation ELF! Through Operation ELF, we provide our clients with free toys for the holidays and our community makes it possible. Brooke and Lyndsey talk about how you can get involved with us this year. Donors can fill out the form HERE. Thanks for sticking with us through another year of Teaming Against Trauma. We love having you on our team. Questions about the episode? | |||