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What is “Learned Helplessness?”

By Community Engagement
Written by: Mary Brintnall-Peterson, Ph.D., MBP Consulting, LLC, Professor Emeritus, UW-Extension & Caregiver (Third article of three-part series on caregiver helplessness.) Helplessness is a feeling many care receivers and caregivers experience when both are dealing with a chronic or life threating disease, especially when there is a lot of distress....
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Early Intervention Telehealth: Thoughts from Providers – Part One

By Community Engagement

Historically, in the U.S., individual states have varied greatly in their delivery of early intervention (EI) services; however, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered even greater differences. Some states have begun using remote service delivery (e.g., telehealth, live video visits). Generally, telehealth is defined by the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center as an alternative to providing services in-person using audio and/or video to connect providers with caregivers to support a child’s development within daily routines and activities.

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Resource Discovery: PTSD Resources for Military Service Members and Their Families

Resource Discovery: PTSD Resources for Military Service Members and Their Families

By Military Service and Family Life

With such high percentages of military service members and veterans who have dealt with PTSD, what are some of the resources and breakthroughs that are happening today to combat the effects of PTSD? We wanted to share a handful of resources that can help with the effects of PTSD. These tools can also be utilized by professionals working with military families.

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Shift the Paradigm

By Health and Well-Being

By Sara Croymans. A common theme among academic research on disaster and hazard preparation and recovery is the importance of helping individuals, communities and organizations shift the paradigm toward preparing, rather than repairing. However, the research also shows us that many people are not financially prepared to handle unexpected expenses….

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Connecting with Families Experiencing Cases of PSB

By Community Engagement

In the latest Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (SBCY) series webinar, “Engaging Families in Clinical Services: A Discussion on Engagement in the Family Advocacy Setting,” we discuss how service providers and families engaged in clinical services are impacted by their unique history and experiences. And how these factors shape the work of supporting children exhibiting problematic sexual behavior (PSB) and families impacted by PSB.

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New Year’s Resolutions- Healthy Habits for the Military Family

By Health and Well-Being

2020 was a bit of a rollercoaster and the events of last year will most definitely shape 2021. With everything going on in the world around us, it is hard sometimes to ground ourselves and to remember what is truly important for us and our families. With that in mind, we wanted to share some tips and strategies moving forward to help you and your family, especially those in military families, build healthy habits to see you through this upcoming year.

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