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Financial Abuse is Domestic Abuse: Equipping Service Providers to Support Victims
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Financial Abuse is Domestic Abuse: Equipping Service Providers to Support Victims
December 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
Many professionals work with victims of abuse every day, but just may not know it. Domestic abuse presents in many forms, such as emotional, physical, and financial abuse. Understanding the financial ...
Risk Factors and Reasons for Food Insecurity Among Service Members
December 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
The prevalence of food insecurity in the U.S. military is 25% compared to only 10% in the civilian sector. Substantial research has been done since 2018 to determine the risk factors and reasons for f...
Rooted in Transition: Building Military Family Resilience Through Nature
November 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
Explore the transformative role nature plays in supporting military families during times of change and discover how connecting with the outdoors can help build resilience, promote emotional well-bein...
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Life is filled with moments that naturally inspire change (e.g., birthdays, the start of a new season, or the beginning of a new job/role). These "fresh starts" allow us to pause, reflect, and reset our priorities. Research shows that fresh starts can be powerful motivators, particularly when it comes to…
Children’s temperament influences their social-emotional competence and behavior. In our most recent blog post, we addressed possible ways to intervene when needed to support positive outcomes for all children and some of the existing research focused on temperament-based interventions. To recap, Iverson and Garstein (2018) suggest four goals of temperament-based…
Yavuz-Müren and colleagues (2022) summarize some of the temperament-based interventions that exist. According to these researchers, interventions can be universal (e.g., used with all children to prevent temperament-related problems) or targeted (e.g., used with specific children who need additional support). Overall, temperament-based interventions focus on strengthening the skills of children’s…
Parental perception plays a crucial role in the success of nutrition programs designed to promote healthy eating among children and families in the United States. Programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) have been significantly influenced by how parents view their…
