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SUMMARY:Encouragement That Works: How to Give a Real Pep Talk
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It helps them believe in their ability to meet challenges\, connect to purpose\, and keep going when things get difficult. \nIn this episode of Practicing Connection\, Jessica and Erin dig into the science behind effective pep talks\, inspired by research from Harvard Business Review and Motivating Language Theory. \nErin walks listeners through how to write a meaningful pep talk using three key ingredients: direction\, empathy\, and purpose. \nYou’ll also learn how to bring these ideas into everyday encouragement\, whether you’re leading a team or supporting a friend through something hard. \nListen in to learn how the right words – offered with care – can make all the difference. \nLinks and resources from this episode: \n\nThe Science of Pep Talks by Daniel McGinn\nSeason 7\, Episode 11: Humble on Purpose: A Practice for Better Decisions \nJoin our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/\nSend us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”trans”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”entry” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Transcript” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”trans-title”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” nofollow=”true” el_class=”read-it” button_id=”read-it” text=”Read More” url=”#trans”][vc_column_text el_class=”pod-trans”]JESSICA BECKENDORF: [00:00:00] Hello. Thanks for listening to the Practicing Connection podcast. I’m Jessica. Today we’re gonna be talking about the power of encouragement\, and Erin’s gonna be sharing a practice with us on how to write a pep talk. \nHi Erin. How are you? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Hi Jessica. I’m having a wonderful day. I just got the best message: \nSo I recently thanked someone for inspiring me with their bravery in a meeting. I’ve been trying to call out bravery when I see it. And their response to me was so sweet\, they just said that they did it because they were trying to be more like me. I don’t know if you just saw this\, but my jaw just dropped. \nI was like\, “Oh\, that’s so nice!” It was like\, honestly\, one of the nicest things somebody’s told me and it just made my day. It was really magical. To have somebody notice something that I’ve been trying to grow in and then be inspired\, and then tell me that I inspired [00:01:00] them. Like\, what is this?! \nI was trying to figure out\, what is the word that describes this feeling? I don’t know. Opposite of loneliness. And then I got stuck. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Well\, I think the word that you might be looking for here is encouraging. It’s encouraging. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. That’s it. It is embarrassing to be the person teaching a practice in the encouragement episode and not realizing you’re talking about encouragement\, but hey\, yeah\, we’re here. \nWe don’t need to be perfect. And it was kind of funny. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Well\, let’s talk about this. Why did you think about bringing up encouragement today? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Sure. Well\, honestly\, I wanted to talk about something fun. You know\, we’ve been writing a lot of really great practicasts about trying new things\, new skills and being brave\, and this is exciting and this is [00:02:00] transformative. \nBut it can also be really hard. Right? And it can be stretching and uncomfortable\, and I wanted to kind of equip people with a practice to help them\, a) keep going when things get hard\, b)\, encourage other people to keep going when things get hard. But also it really feels good. I don’t know how many pep talks you’ve given\, but as someone who has given many\, it feels really good to give a pep talk and then just see people like to be refilled with joy and be like\, “Oh yeah\, we are capable of hard things. We can do this.” \nAnd like when you’re stuck\, it feels so good when someone helps unlock extra energy or capacity or like a lens you hadn’t viewed it through before. I’m getting ahead of myself a little bit and I’m sorry\, but I think pep talks are misunderstood and underrated. People think about like sports movies and not about really meaningful human interaction\, which is what I think pep talks actually are. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I am gonna take it [00:03:00] one more step and say\, “I don’t do pep talks\, I do pep rallies.” \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Ooh. Okay. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: No\, I’m totally\, I’m totally kidding. But I actually have never thought about what I do when I’m encouraging others as “pep talking” them. I’ve been told by others that I’ve inspired them or that I’ve helped to unlock those things that you’re talking about. \nBut I never really thought about it as me incorporating elements of what a pep talk might be. I just\, I think I don’t like to see people be stuck\, and I like to try to help where I can. And so with that\, I mean really good encouragement is nice to receive\, but it can be a lot more. \nI feel like I’ve always thought that I was encouraging them\, but I think in what you’re saying with really good encouragement done right in sort of\, I love the language of pep talk\, but in this kind of pep talk kind of way\, it can be a lot more. It can give people what they need to keep going\, and [00:04:00] help people unite around a shared goal\, which is really important for the work that we do. A shared goal\, maybe even some shared value or defining some shared truths. \nAnd it can acknowledge the cost of the work and still give people the hope that it matters. So it’s really powerful stuff if you know what you’re doing\, or apparently\, even if you don’t\, sometimes. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes\, it has powerful potential\, and I would like you to cash in on the powerful potential that you have to encourage yourself and others. \nI know that we sound a little bit like this is a magical fix all\, that’s not what we’re saying. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Oh\, no\, no\, no. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: But I do think it is more powerful than we let it be. We let it be for sports and sales\, and we forget about it for the rest of us. But the rest of us deserve good encouraging pep talks too. \nSo\, let’s get into it. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. So encouragement can come in so many forms\, and let’s get into talking a little bit about [00:05:00] why pep talks. Why are we talking about pep talks today? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, we’re talking about pep talks\, I mean\, selfishly\, because I am the like unofficial pep talker in my workplace. And that has had the side outcome of me not receiving a lot of pep talks. \nAnd so I somewhat selfishly want to teach more people how to give a good pep talk\, because I want people to give me good pep talks. This is perhaps very selfish of me. But also\, to tell you the truth\, I really thought I knew everything you needed to know about how to give a big good pep talk. I was like\, “I’ve got this down.” \nYou know\, I’ve like jokingly included it on my unofficial duties list when I’m onboarding and offboarding places. Like it has regularly been a major component of my work to be the person giving pep talks. So I really thought I had it down. \nAnd then I did the practice that you taught us about intellectual humility\, and realized [00:06:00] that I assumed that I knew everything there was to know about pep talks\, and I was like\, “Oh\, dear\, I don’t think that’s actually true.” And so then I did research because of that practice\, and that’s why we’re talking about pep talks today. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I am beaming right now\, since this is audio-only\, I have to describe what my face looks like right now. Because did you just say that you did a practice from our own podcast about intellectual humility\, and that it helped you\, you learned something from it? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. \nIt’s like\, you know\, when you take your own advice\, when you take your partner\, your coworker’s advice\, and then you’re like\, “Oh\, they were right.” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Most of the time the practices we bring to this podcast are things that we either have tried\, or we bring into our work periodically\, or we bring into our practices periodically. \nAnd so that one was one that I had brought forward. [00:07:00] I’ve practiced it in the past\, not in maybe exactly the same way that I put it forward in the podcast\, but I’ve practiced versions of it. And so you were in the room with me while we were talking about it\, and it does like\, tickle me a little bit that\, you know\, that practice was helpful to somebody that I know. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, it was great. Okay. So I’m actually really excited because as much as it was like uncomfortable to admit that I didn’t know everything I thought I knew\, I found out a bunch of really cool stuff. \nSo\, I think the most useful thing was\, I found a Harvard Business Review article called The Science of Pep Talks\, by Daniel McGinn. \nAnd in it\, McGinn talked about motivating language theory. I had never heard of this. So this is a theory based on research done by Jacqueline and Milton Mayfield at Texas A&M International University. And they have been studying what they call ‘motivating language’ for years in [00:08:00] sports\, business\, research\, science\, and the military. \nAnd they found that effective pep talks can have huge impacts on individuals and groups and their ability to do challenging things. For all of those groups. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, so I mean\, this is interesting because sports\, business\, research\, science and the military\, those are very different kinds of groups. I’m very interested to hear about how this kind of research can work across all these disciplines. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. And this is actually what I love about their theory is they don’t say that the same thing works for every single person. \nIn motivating language theory\, pep talks are made of three different parts: direction giving\, empathetic language and meaning making language. We’ll define those in a minute\, and what they found is that different groups need different combinations of these parts in order for it to be effective. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, that makes a lot of sense. \n[00:09:00] Let’s talk a little bit more about the three parts. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Sure. So direction giving is explaining how to do the task at hand. This can include instructions. It also includes what they describe as uncertainty-reducing language\, which I think is just such a fun phrase. A lot of what that is is like\, “Do people know what they’re doing? Are we all on the same page? Is it clear? Is it explicitly clear?’ \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Mm-hmm. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: You know\, sometimes everybody thinks they’re on the same page and they’re not. So that’s what they mean by direction giving. And they have said that if you’re in a new group or a newly forming group\, direction comes up more often. \nBut if you’re in a group with experts or teams that are doing things they’ve done before\, they might not need as much of this component as a brand new team might. So that’s something to keep in mind for how much of this component do I need to include. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: So the [00:10:00] direction giving element of this is just really practical\, focused on making sure everyone knows what their role is\, what the job is\, what they’re there to do. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes\, that’s it. Exactly. \nThe second element is empathetic language. This is where you engage in the humanity of the people involved. You bring in praise\, you bring in encouragement. You acknowledge how hard a task actually is. And acknowledging the challenge piece is often the part that people leave out of a pep talk. \nA lot of people think that if you acknowledge something is hard\, people will be discouraged or give up. Often the opposite. If you don’t acknowledge the challenges\, pep talks can come off as more like gaslighting than encouragement. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, I’ve seen this over and over again. I’ve seen a lot of leaders learn the hard way that not naming the challenges\, like kind of skipping over them like you’re describing\, even if they do it [00:11:00] unintentionally – I need to add that\, because I don’t think everyone’s out there doing this on purpose. Like\, “I’m going to just skip over the challenges and maybe they won’t notice.” I don’t think very many people are actually doing that. \nBut that is a really good way to destroy trust\, skipping over the challenges and not naming them\, not acknowledging that something’s challenging. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: There’s something really\, really discouraging\, at least to me\, and I’ve heard this from a bunch of other people too\, that when you get a talk and your leaders don’t even acknowledge the cost\, there’s almost part of you that thinks\, “Do they even know? Do they even know this is hard? When they say we can do it\, do they actually know what we need to do to do this?” \nOr are they just imagining that we can do it and they don’t actually know what it takes\, so they’re lying. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Or is it like hard for me\, but not for them\, and they’re just not in reality right now? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Mm-hmm. Yeah. And so it can be really empowering for someone to say\, “Hey\, I know that this is [00:12:00] so hard. It’s hard because of this. It’s hard because of this. It’s hard because of this. And I am confident that we can still accomplish it. And I believe we can still accomplish it so much more if you start by talking about all of the reasons why it is almost harder than it needs to be.” \nYou know\, that’s a much more powerful statement. \nOkay\, so the third element is meaning-making language. This is where you talk about why the work you’re doing is important. You can link it with your purpose or your missions. \nAnd often it’s a place where people will share stories\, either about the impact that previous work has done\, or why we all care about the thing that we’re doing. Meaning making is useful in almost every situation. And you may need it less if the end goal of the work is super obvious. \nThe example in the paper\, I think is they were talking about a team that was doing medical [00:13:00] research on how to cure MLS. It’s a pretty significantly debilitating disease\, and a lot of the people who were doing the research had family members who had died of it. \nSo that’s one where like you don’t need to encourage the end goal. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: goal. It’s kind of obvious\, right? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. The end goal’s really obvious. And you know\, sometimes it’s like the opposite. They had this other example where they were talking about\, okay\, if you work in a fast food restaurant and you need to give somebody a pep talk\, the end goal is going to be really\, really different than someone who’s working on medical research\, right? \nAnd so this is why they talk about meaning-making being the hardest part of the pep talk. Because you have to answer the question\, “Is this worth it?” And you have to give an answer that you actually believe. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: So if you don’t\, you can’t give the pep talk. If you don’t believe that it’s worth it\, right. I mean\, that’s kind of a\, it’s a deal breaker. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. I mean you [00:14:00] can\, but they can tell. And that’s the thing\, like if you wanna give an effective pep talk\, you’ve got to believe the things coming out of your mouth. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yes. authenticity is something we talk about a lot. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: And I genuinely think this is why so many people think that pep talks aren’t effective\, because they haven’t had good ones. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Mm-hmm. Yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: So I think the thing that comes up for me in this\, the questions that I have is just like\, “Well\, what if I’m a leader\, and I don’t know if it’s possible?” \nThat’s a hard question. You can say that it’s scary\, it’s vulnerable. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I mean\, one thing I like to ask a lot\, and I just wonder if maybe sometimes the situation calls for you acknowledging that you don’t know. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Mm-hmm. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: If it’s possible\, or maybe sometimes the situation\, and I would say probably a good chunk of the time\, the situation might be where instead of saying\, “I don’t know if it’s possible\,” it might be saying what is possible. \nI think acknowledging [00:15:00] what’s hard about making it possible is really important\, but maybe turning around and saying\, “And what is possible…” \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I think that’s great. That is a good segue into really building people up. Like\, you don’t necessarily have to go through these three phases in order and then never go back. \nSo if you’re talking about the meaning-making and saying\, “This is worth it\, this is what we can achieve\, if we achieve it. I don’t entirely know if we’ll get all the way there\, but here’s what we have.” And then you can go back to the subtle direction-giving and you say\, “We have this person and they’re working on this. We have this person\, they hit this out of the park every single time. We have this person and they’re the best at communication and this per -” you know? \nYou can really build people up and compliment people and say\, “Okay\, considering all of what we have\, we can get somewhere\, right?” Like what can we achieve with [00:16:00] what we have? \nAnd you can positively reframe it in a way that doesn’t feel like gaslighting\, if you are thoughtful. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Right. Right. Well let’s get started with the practice itself. Please walk us through\, kick it off. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Okay. The start of this practice is\, think about a group or an individual that’s struggling with a challenge. This could be a team you work on. This could be a coworker\, this could be yourself. Think of that person\, and then before you are responding to an email or saying something\, here are some questions you can ask yourself to help you figure out what do they need to hear\, what’s going to help them with what they’re struggling with. \nSo the first area is direction giving. And that’s just\, do they know what needs to happen next? So some questions that you are asking yourself: “Do they know what they’re trying to achieve? Who is [00:17:00] doing what? Do they have what they need to do it?” \nAnd I want to be clear here\, you are not asking the other person these questions. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yes. I know this is confusing. That would not sound like a pep talk at all. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: That would sound like accusations\, right? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Right. But you’re using the answers to determine what they need to hear\, right? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Mm-hmm. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Or you might be answering these questions based on what you know about the situation\, \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Sure\, yes. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: “What’s my assessment of whether they know what they’re trying to achieve? What’s my assessment of do they seem to understand who is doing what\, what the roles are\, and what’s my assessment of do they have what they need to do it?” \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. I will fully tell you\, I often find myself giving pep talks to people who are\, after a meeting\, coming to me and being like\, “Erin\, I’m panicking. What are we doing?” \nOr they’ll tell me a situation of like\, “I was in this meeting\, we had this conversation…” And [00:18:00] so there’s often context that I get from another person before I’m giving them a pep talk\, and so I can kind of discern a lot just from listening. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Right. \nIt sounds like you might ask these questions\, right? You don’t have to like pre-prepare your entire pep talk before you go in\, you can actually go into a meeting of a group for whom your experience of that group has been that they might need a pep talk. \nAnd you can ask these questions if you don’t know the answers to them. And in the moment you could say something like\, “Are we all in agreement on what we’re trying to achieve? Do you all feel clear on that?” And they’re all like\, “Yeah\, yeah\, we feel clear.” \n“Do you all understand what the roles are? Who’s going to do what? Do you all get that?” And they might be like\, “Yeah\, we totally get that.” And then you might say\, “Okay\, do you have what you need to do it?” And then one person’s like\, “Well\, we’ve really been struggling with needing this tool\,” or\, “We’ve really been struggling with the process for X. \nAnd so then you could start your pep talk by saying\, “It sounds like you’re really clear on your objectives and roles. Good job. Because that’s [00:19:00] a huge hurdle. But you need some tools to help.” \nSo let’s move on then to the next set of questions. The empathetic language. You can literally do this in a meeting\, or you can make these assessments ahead of time\, and kind of preplan your talk. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. And I think you bring up a really good point there\, which is\, often the picture we have in our head of a pep talk is from a movie. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. Right. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: You know\, it’s like a coach at a sports movie\, at the championship\, and they give this big – \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: It’s Ted Lasso. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: It’s Ted lasso\, or it’s like you’re watching a movie about salespeople. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yes. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: They use an example of\, like Glen\, Gary Glen\, something. I can’t remember. This is not a thing that I have seen. \nOr you watch someone like\, “Yeah\, we can make all our sales\,” and it feels very culty occasionally\, and you’re like\, “I don’t know about that.” So I think part of my hope of giving you these questions and equipping you\, and what you brought up is that a pep talk doesn’t have to be just a talk. \nIt’s more about bringing focused [00:20:00] energy. Bringing this sense of like\, “Okay\, what do people need and how can I help them get there? And how can I see things that they can’t see right now and how can I communicate it to them?” \nAnd so it isn’t necessarily like\, ‘I talk for five minutes\, that’s the pep talk.’ It might be a pep talk conversation where we have a little back and forth\, and that’s what you brought in and I love that you did that. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I’m glad that we established that. So the direction-giving questions: Do they know what they’re trying to achieve? Who is doing what? Do they have what they need to do it? \nLet’s go into the empathetic language questions. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Mm-hmm. So some questions that might be helpful to ask are\, What’s going well? Is there someone you can compliment or thank for the work that they’ve already done? What is making it difficult? Does this team believe that they can do it? Why or why not? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: And\, Do you believe they can do it? I would imagine is also helpful. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. Mm-hmm. And\, Why or [00:21:00] why not? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Right. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Right. You know\, these are uncomfortable questions to like full-on face\, and this is where you get to practice your bravery skills. Full-on asking\, “Do we think they can do it? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: It’s scary and it’s hard\, and if they’re in the weeds\, this is how you can support them by asking that question they can’t ask themselves. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I think this is where some of your answers\, or the way you communicate this to the group might need to be a little bit delicate\, right? \nSo if part of what’s making it difficult is that they’re down to one third the amount of staff\, and they’ve had not only tons of work put on them that the other people were doing\, but also a new big project just came up and they’re saying that we don’t have the capacity to do this – then coming back in and saying\, “But I believe you can do it” can feel very disingenuous. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, not great.[00:22:00] And so\, you know\, I think there’s something to be said too about\, you’re not trying to lie here. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: You are not trying to tell them it’s impossible. Maybe the pep talk they need to hear is\, “Wow\, you have been given so much to do and so few resources to do it. The fact you have been able to do as much as you have been able to do is really impressive and I’m so proud of you.” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: “And I’m sorry that I can’t give you any more to make this happen.” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. \nThen maybe this is where it’s like\, “Let’s talk about what is possible right now.” \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. And unfortunately\, this is also the part that comes with practice\, right? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: You’re not going to perfectly hit it out of the park every time. \nYou’re not going to say the perfect thing every time. But the good news is\, you don’t have to be perfect. Sometimes all people need to hear is just like\, “Wow\, that is so much\, that is so hard.” Like\, they just need acknowledgement that they’re not making it up\, they’re not crazy\, that it is [00:23:00] unreasonable or it is overwhelming. \nAnd sometimes that’s enough to just kind of like keep them floating until we can get them more resources. Pep talks aren’t about magically fixing it for people. It’s about being present with them and helping them figure stuff out. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: So the empathetic language questions are\, What is going well? Is there someone you can compliment\, or think\, what is making it difficult? Do you believe they can do it? And\, Why or why not? And do they believe they can do it? And\, Why or why not? \nLet’s go on to the meaning-making questions. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. This is where we’re answering the question\, “Why is it important to keep going?” \nSo good questions to ask are\, “What is made possible by doing this hard thing?” \nThis takes some imagination. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Mm-hmm. What is made possible toward that kind of end goal that the group has been working toward. To begin with\, a lot of times\, by the time you’ve made [00:24:00] it here\, you kind of have a sense for what that overarching goal is. \nAnd so then toward the big goal that this group has been assembled or this team has been assembled to affect\, “What’s made possible by doing this hard thing?” \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Mm-hmm. And then another good question to ask is\, “What hard things have you done successfully in the past?” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: “When has it been this hard before\, and you’ve still managed to do it?” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. Everyone has a story about that. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Right. And sometimes it’s like\, “It was this hard before and we didn’t get all the way there\, but something good still happened.” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Mm-hmm. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: “And we were able to build off it and get to somewhere better.” \nIt’s hard to give more specific advice about the meaning-making language because it’s really context specific. It’s like\, what is meaningful to this team? What is meaningful to these people? And this is going to require you spending time getting to know people\, [00:25:00] knowing a little bit about what are the shared values\, what do we all care about here? What are we trying to build together? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: You can ask them these questions also\, and then develop what you say based on what those answers are. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes\, exactly. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Well\, thank you so much for guiding us through this\, Erin\, these are really good questions. But a whole pep talk\, it’s not a ton of questions\, but there’s enough questions where it could feel like a lot. I’m just going to leave that in there. What is the smallest thing that someone can do to practice encouragement or pep talk? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, that’s a great point. Okay. I hadn’t realized how hard pep talks are until I tried to\, like\, outline how to write a good one. So I’ll say this. I think the most important thing you can ask yourself if you only have a little bit of capacity is\, “What does this person or team really need right now? Is it direction\, empathy\, or purpose?” \nAnd then keep it [00:26:00] really simple and really short. If they need direction\, make sure everybody knows what they’re doing. If they need empathy\, say something like\, “I know this is hard\, I believe in you. You can do it.” Or\, “If you’ve done hard things before\, I believe you can do this too.” \nif it’s purpose\, that one’s a little bit harder for me to just like\, whip out one sentence\, but\, “This is worth the effort we’re putting in.” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. Or even thinking about the direction-giving questions\, “You guys are so on track with everything. Let’s see what we can do about getting you the tools you need\, or how we can put our heads together and make sure that you’ve got everything you need.” \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. One final thought. You don’t have to be perfect in order for it to make an impact. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. \nWell\, that’s it for this episode. Thanks so much for joining us. If you enjoy the episode\, click the share button in your podcast app to share it with a friend [00:27:00] or a colleague. We’ll be back next week with a new episode. Until then\, keep practicing. \nCREDITS: The Practicing Connection Podcast is a production of One-Op and is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, US Department of Agriculture and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy\, US Department of Defense under award number 2 0 2 3 4 8 7 74 3 3.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Ethics in Action: Applying Ethical Standards in Financial Counseling
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Designed for financial counselors\, educators\, and military family service providers\, this session examines the Military Standards of Ethical Conduct\, the AFCPE Code of Ethics\, financial disclosure requirements\, and federal gifting guidelines. In this 2-hour webinar\, Dr. Bruce Ross\, AFC®\, CFT™\, and Mr. Caleb Burrell\, MA\, LMFT\, will guide participants through discussion and real-world case scenarios\, highlighting strategies for navigating ethical dilemmas.  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine key ethical principles outlined in the Military Standards of Ethical Conduct and the AFCPE Code of Ethics.\nDifferentiate between ethical requirements related to financial disclosures\, conflicts of interest\, and federal gifting guidelines.\nAnalyze ethical dilemmas through case studies within military contexts.\nApply ethical decision-making frameworks to enhance your work.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenters” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”162714″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Dr. Bruce Ross\, Ph.D.\, AFC®\, CFT-I™” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Dr. Bruce Ross is an Associate Professor in the Family Sciences Department for the College of Agriculture\, Food and Environment and the School of Human and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky. He also serves as the Program Director for the Family Financial Counseling (FFC) undergraduate major program and the Program Director for the Family Financial Therapy (FFT) graduate certificate program. 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He specializes in trauma and couples work in his private practice\, as well as mediates in Stanislaus County\, CA. He currently attends the University of Kentucky\, where he is pursuing his doctoral degree in family science with an emphasis on finance. 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SUMMARY:Why Unspoken Expectations Erode Trust (and How to Fix It)
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We never handed them the book. \nIn this episode of Practicing Connection\, Jessica introduces the Expectation Audit\, a simple but powerful practice rooted in organizational psychology. Drawing on research about unspoken workplace expectations\, and what Brené Brown calls “stealth expectations\,” Jessica and Erin explore why crossed wires at work are rarely about performance or personality. \nMore often\, they’re about invisible norms we’ve never made visible. \nYou’ll walk away with a practice you can use on your own or with your team to turn frustration into honest\, productive conversation. \nLinks and resources from this episode: \n\nJoin our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/\nSend us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”trans”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”entry” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Transcript” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”trans-title”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” nofollow=”true” el_class=”read-it” button_id=”read-it” text=”Read More” url=”#trans”][vc_column_text el_class=”pod-trans”][00:00:00]\nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Hi\, and welcome to the Practicing Connection Podcast. I’m Erin. Today we’re talking about a tool to help with those relationships where you feel like you’re constantly dealing with crossed wires. You know that feeling\, where you’re a little let down\, but you can’t quite put your finger on what’s missing. Jessica’s going to share a practice we’re calling the “Expectation audit.” \nHi\, Jessica. I think we’ve all had those moments where we’ve felt let down by a colleague\, but can’t quite put our finger on why. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Hi\, Erin. Yeah\, exactly. We can fall into the trap of thinking that these frustrations are about the other person’s performance or their personality\, but more often than not\, they’re about unspoken expectations that we’re placing on the person. \nAnd I want to be really clear too\, this isn’t about creating a long list of demands for your coworkers or for your collaborators. It’s about making those unwritten rules of your partnership [00:01:00] visible so that you can both actually succeed. And so the project\, or the issue you’re trying to address\, can actually move forward and you can start making impacts In that issue. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. Okay\, that makes sense. It’s like you want to make sure you’re both playing the same game with the same rule book. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. Right. Not using two different rule books\, yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Okay. So let’s get into the why behind this. Where does this idea come from? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, and I wanted to say\, I love that you framed it as\, “We want to make sure we’re playing the same game.” Because when I teach about building trust\, I often tell people that when we don’t share what builds or breaks our trust\, we’re unknowingly playing games with each other. And it really erodes our ability to build good working relationships. \nSo\, back to your question\, where is this coming from? This is grounded in a concept from organizational psychology called the psychological contract. Researchers define this as\, “The set of unwritten\, informal expectations between people in a [00:02:00] working relationship\, or commonly between an employer and employee.” \nI’ve seen a lot of descriptions of this psychological contract describing a relationship between an employer and an employee. It’s sort of like an internal contract. When you think interpersonally\, it’s like an internal contract that we have. Things like\, how fast you expect an email reply versus how fast the other person thinks emails can and should be replied to. \nOr\, how much detail you want to see or hear about in project updates versus how much detail the other person might feel like they’re willing to share\, or is necessary to share. \nAre there any examples you would care to share with us right now? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes\, so I used to have this one colleague who would\, their main priority was replying to things as quickly as possible\, and it would drive me insane because then they would reply\, and then they would have four or five more ideas\, and so I would get five rapid fire emails in a row that were all conflicting and [00:03:00] different. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: This sounds like me. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: This was not you. I promise\, I would directly tell you about it if it was you! \nAnd so it was always just overwhelming. And then I would miss things because I wouldn’t see that there were new emails\, and I just always would be like\, “Oh my gosh\, can you just stop and think before you press send\, ‘Is there anything else I want to say?’” \nAnd it used to drive me insane. And unfortunately\, like we never quite resolved that before we ended up working on a project. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: And did you feel like when you got that many messages\, or when you would send a message and they got back to you immediately\, did you feel like\, “Oh crap\, this person expects me to respond as quickly.” Did that ever cross your mind? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes\, it did all the time. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: So it’s a lot of pressure\, yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: It is a lot of pressure\, and I think there was also just this sense of\, “Oh\, I also have to make sure that I follow up on everything.” You know\, like there was this unspoken thing of like\, “Oh\, I’m getting everything out at you\, and then I have to carry it and move it forward and make sure it’s passed back.” \nAnd you [00:04:00] know\, we really probably could have talked about that\, but I think we were both pretty swamped at the time\, so we never stopped to talk about it. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: And then with all the extra information they were sending you right in between those messages that were really important for you to actually answer\, I would imagine that the message that you needed to respond to\, it just\, everything got muddier and muddier. And it was harder for you to like pick out what you actually needed to do versus not. Is that right? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, I think too\, you know\, I often would then pause\, read all of the things\, send kind of like one comprehensive message. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: And I’d really stop and pause and go\, “Okay\, wait\, am I saying everything I want to say?” I’d maybe condense it so it wasn’t as long\, because I know it’s hard to read long emails\, and I try\, I’m like a\, ‘say all the things’ person. \nSo I was like\, “Okay\, how do I make this easier for other people?” And so I think I had this expectation of\, “Oh\, this is how everybody communicates\, right?” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. Oh\, we’re gonna get to that. Not to your expectation. We’re gonna get to [00:05:00] talking about that. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. And I’m realizing that it really felt like there were all these unwritten rules that both she had and I had\, and then we never talked about them. And we were just perpetually irritated with each other. I think a couple of times we had some conversations about\, “What works really well for you isn’t necessarily what works best for me\, and we can respond to things differently.” \nAnd like we never got past that. So\, I’m really excited if you have – yeah\, I would love to hear more about this. So are you also kind of talking about that idea of unwritten rules\, and like breaching trust with unwritten rules? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, it can really feel like a breach of trust. Sometimes when we have an expectation on someone that\, whether we’ve communicated that expectation or not\, if they don’t meet that it actually erodes our trust as well. So when these informal\, unwritten\, unspoken contracts are breached\, it can also lead to real burnout [00:06:00] and lower engagement too. \nSo\, I have read almost all of Brene Brown’s books\, and I like her description of this. So she calls these stealth expectations. So\, things we expect from others but haven’t actually asked for. And honestly\, Erin\, half the time we don’t even realize that we have these expectations on other people until they fail to meet them. \nSo we’re walking around with a secret rule book in our back pocket\, and we’re frustrated that no one else is reading from it. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. Oh man\, this is so true. I’m having so many thoughts. I often am in a place of\, like\, “I can tell that I’ve upset somebody\, but I don’t know why.” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, me too. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Often everybody else is playing with the same rule book and I’m just like\, “What is happening here?” So it’s nice to know that it’s not just me. \nBut it can really feel like you’re trying to build something together\, but one of you is using Imperial and one of you is using metric. You’re cutting the pieces but they don’t fit together. And [00:07:00] you know\, you both think you’re completely right \, because you measured three times before you cut anything and then it still doesn’t work. \nAnd that really is sometimes how teams feel. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, and that’s also the trap. I mean\, we think that our way of working is just the way it’s done. It’s our normal\, but your normal is likely very different from your colleague’s normal. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes\, This is exactly it. I think a good example is\, my normal might be when I need something\, I send a quick Slack message to get the answer. But my teammate’s normal is to gather all of the data and send one big email at the end of the day with all of the things. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Oh gosh\, that sounds overwhelming. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Right. I could see that and\, you know\, if I’m sitting there waiting for someone to get back to me immediately\, and they’re waiting to have enough information to feel really prepared and comprehensive and strategic\, we’re both going to be super stressed out\, even though neither [00:08:00] one of us is doing something wrong. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. And that’s it. I mean\, that’s why this audit is so important. It’s not about correcting someone else’s behavior. It’s about making your normal visible\, right? What’s normal for you now becomes visible to everyone. \nSo when we don’t articulate our preferences\, we’re essentially asking people to be mind readers\, which nobody likes\, right? By doing this audit\, you’re saying\, “Hey\, this is how I’m wired. Does this work for you?” And it can shift the conversation from blame to coordination. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I love this. So often I see people getting stuck fighting about ‘the right way to do something\,’ rather than deciding together from many helpful ways how to do it. So often people just get stuck on\, ‘There’s only one correct optimal way\,’ and you know\, this is my particular axe that I have to grind because I think you limit yourself and you drive yourself crazy when everybody has to be exactly the same. \nAnd really it’s so much more [00:09:00] open\, and there’s so much more possibility to what works for us. So I love that we’re talking about this\, but walk us through the practice. How do we actually do this? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Well\, just like any practice we share\, this is just one of many ways that you could build it. So you can do this on your own at first\, and if you like\, you can bring it into conversations with your team or your collaborators. \nSo step one is for you to identify what I’ve been calling a crossed wires relationship. So\, bring to mind a situation where working with a team member or a collaborator is feeling heavy or frustrating\, or it feels like you’re always crossing wires\, right. You’re not quite making the connection. \nSo once you have a relationship in mind\, then do a little bit of a brain dump of your unspoken expectations. So you might ask yourself\, “What am I assuming here?” And then you might write down a few things that you expect from this person\, but you’ve never actually said out [00:10:00] loud. Or maybe some things that if you’re having a hard time identifying what you’ve said out loud and what you haven’t\, you could just write down the things that you’re not getting from that person that you expected. \nAnd then you can ask yourself\, “Did I ask for this out loud?” And if I haven’t\, or if I think I have in the past\, maybe it’s time to just have a gentle reminder\, or maybe it’s time for me to verbalize this. So\, just start out by finding some things that you’ve been expecting from the person\, and then identify whether you’ve asked for it out loud or not. \nAnd then step three is checking your certainty. Look at those expectations and ask yourself\, “Well\, how would they actually know that this is your expectation? Have you vocalized it?” I know I already said that you should identify that\, but I think going this step further and asking\, “How would they have known it?” \nSo if you asked about it and maybe the last time you asked was seven months ago or longer\, maybe that’s a [00:11:00] clue for\, they don’t actually know that that’s your expectation\, that that was something communicated months ago. Possibly in passing\, possibly in the middle of a long email. \nSo keep vocalizing it. You might ask yourself\, have you really clearly vocalized it or have you just hinted? And if the answer is that\, ‘They should just know\,’ right\, that\, “Oh\, well\, we have a list of things that the team is supposed to work on\, they should just know.” Well\, that’s a stealth expectation then. You have an expectation on them that has not been clearly identified or clearly shared. \nAnd then the last step is to ensure that you are vocalizing it. And I say vocalize\, it could be written\, that’s fine. I do think that a lot of connection happens through discussion. \nAnd so if you’re vocalizing in person\, here’s what I would recommend. So admit to the person out loud that you might have been [00:12:00] unclear\, you might say\, “I realized that I might have some internal quote/unquote “rules” for how I like to receive updates that I’ve never actually shared with you. Can we check in on what would work best for both of us?” That’s why I recommend that you do this verbally if you can\, because then it invites conversation\, right? \nIf you’re just sharing it in writing\, here’s my expectation. “I realize that I have been unclear about this.” You know\, “Please do this in the future.” There’s no opening for the other person to say\, “Hey\, I didn’t realize that you needed that. I need to do it this way because I have these other three things that I have to do that are attached to it. Can we talk about this?” \nWhen you do it in writing it’s more of a one-sided thing\, and that’s why I recommend that you verbalize. So admit to the person out loud that you might’ve been unclear. And then check in with them on what would work best for both of you. Make the offer a very genuine offer. \nI would like to add\, make the offer that you want [00:13:00] to find a way where it’ll work for both of you. So this can sound a little bit formal\, but it is often a really big relief for both people. \nLike when you say\, “Hey\, I realize I never told you that I prefer text for urgent messages.” The other person will often respond with something like\, “Oh\, thank goodness. I’ve been emailing and wondering why I didn’t hear back.” \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, I can imagine that even just saying\, you know\, “I realized I wasn’t clear about this\,” or\, “I realize I never told you immediately\,” might decrease the temperature or the pressure in a room\, and it stops being about a communication failure and starts being more about process. More about\, “Oh\, how do we build a system that works for us? How do we make sure we’re operating with the same instruction manual?” \nI think what I really love about step four is it also gives an opportunity and an invitation from you to the other person to share what they need. It’s a way to [00:14:00] kindly ask for what your needs are\, but also invite the other person into expressing their needs. \nAnd then you can have this kind of\, you know\, when they – I’m sorry\, I’m immediately thinking about couples counseling where you’re saying\, ‘it’s not me versus them. It’s us versus a problem.’ And I think while you maybe work with your partner\, most likely don’t\, a lot of people don’t\, you still have a working relationship with a person. \nAnd then this framing really is\, “How do we have us against the problem of our miscommunication?” Not\, “You are doing it wrong\, and I’m right about everything\,” which I think that’s sometimes the fear of\, “I can’t express this expectation because then I’m being bossy or I’m being overbearing\,” or I don’t know\, that they’re capable of meeting my needs. \nAnd then it takes all of the pressure off of forcing another person to do what you want\, and more inviting a conversation. So I really appreciate how you framed this audit. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Well\, thank you so much. And you know\, the final step of inviting their [00:15:00] perspective\, because it’s not just about you\, but it’s about finding a pathway that fits both of you. You might even ask them\, “Take this opportunity.” \nThis is sort of a little hidden step five. Or you could call it a ‘stealth step five.’ \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Stealth mode. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, if I use this opportunity to maybe ask them like\, “Do you have some unspoken rules for a good workflow? Like\, things that maybe I haven’t been meeting\, or ways that you like to operate?” \nNow I’m not saying just because someone says\, “Oh yeah\, I want to operate this way\, this way\, and this way\,” it doesn’t mean that you have to do what they say because they’re the person who spoke up and said what their needs were. \nI really want to be clear\, this is about both of you finding something that will work for the two of you\, or for the many team members – I say two because that’s been sort of the context of our examples here – but you could ask them like\, “What am I missing that might make things easier for you?” \nIt’s about meeting your needs\, while also co-creating a better process together\, so [00:16:00] really meeting each other’s needs. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. And that’s what makes a good team. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Thanks so much for sharing this practice with us\, Jessica. I love it\, and it’s such a great way to turn that ‘crossed wires’ feeling into a moment of connection\, and building community with each other. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: You are so welcome. I love talking about interpersonal relationships. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: That’s good. We talk about them a lot. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I know\, right! \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: All right\, well that’s it everybody\, that’s the episode. If you liked it\, please share with a friend or a colleague. \nWe will be back next week with a new episode. And until then\, keep practicing. \n[00:17:00]\nCREDITS: The Practicing Connection Podcast is a production of One-Op and is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, US Department of Agriculture and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy\, US Department of Defense under award number 2 0 2 3 4 8 7 74 3 3.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Strong Starts\, Steady Bonds: Helping Young Children Thrive Through Change
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This session explores how to support caregivers in building secure attachments through responsive caregiving\, even during deployments or training absences. We’ll share practical ways to integrate early intervention services into daily life across duty stations and maintain developmental progress during transitions. Participants will leave with tools to equip caregivers to support emotional regulation\, trust\, and early independence in infants and toddlers. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify two strategies for sustaining caregiver–child attachment during separations.\nExplain one method for maintaining early intervention support before a relocation and after.\nRecognize at least two responsive caregiving techniques to promote early development.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenter” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”219430″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Kimberly Hile\, Ph.D.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Dr. Kimberly Hile is an associate professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)\, where she coordinates the early childhood education/early childhood special education and child\, family\, and community development undergraduate degree programs. Her research interests focus on the inclusion of young children with disabilities\, Part C early intervention\, implementing family-centered practices\, and personnel preparation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][nectar_btn size=”jumbo” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” el_class=”Continuing Education Survey” button_id=”Continuing Education Survey” text=”Continuing Education Survey” url=”https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dNGzsWInVnpsEK”][vc_column_text]\n\nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 4/2/2028.\nBoard Certified Disability Management Specialists: This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hours from The Commission for Case Manager Certification. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 4/2/2027.\nEarly Interventionists and Early Childhood Educators: This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the Early Intervention Training Program (EITP) at the University of Illinois. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/30/2027.\nIllinois Early Care & Education Providers: This webinar is approved as a Gateways to Opportunity Registry-approved Training for early care and education professionals in Illinois through 6/30/2027.\nCertified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 4/2/2029.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 4/2/2028.\nMichigan Certified Teachers: This webinar has been approved for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 4/2/2029.\nSocial Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO\, FL\, HI\, IA\, KS\, KY\, MI\, NY\, ND\, OH\, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 4/2/2028.\nOneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\nIf the button above does not appear for you\, please access the continuing education survey through this link: https://auburn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dNGzsWInVnpsEK. 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URL:https://oneop.org/learn/160130/
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-Being
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SUMMARY:Child Development: Knowledge\, Behavior\, and Healthy Boundaries
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This development is a normal\, expected\, and essential part of childhood. It is shaped by other aspects of growth\, including social\, emotional\, cognitive\, and moral developmental domains. Sexual development includes not only physical changes\, anatomical knowledge\, and sexual behaviors\, but also boundaries\, social skills\, friendships\, and attachments. \nThis webinar provides an overview of developmental domains in both preschoolers (ages 6 and under) and school-age children (ages 7-12). Participants will learn how these domains relate to children’s sexual knowledge and behaviors. The session will review typical sexual development across these age ranges and protective and supportive strategies to promote healthy sexual development. The webinar also covers factors behind problematic sexual behavior (PSB) and evidence-based methods to return to healthy development. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nRecognize typical social\, emotional\, and cognitive development in preschoolers (ages 6 and under) and school-age children (ages 7 to 12).\nDescribe how developmental processes influence children’s sexual knowledge and sexual behavior.\nIdentify factors linked to the development of problematic sexual behavior (PSB) and outline steps to prevent or respond to these concerns.\nExplain evidence-based strategies that promote healthy sexual development and effectively address concerning sexual behaviors.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenter” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”10263″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Dr. Benjamin Sigel” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Benjamin Sigel\, PhD\, is a Licensed Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry\, College of Medicine\, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). His areas of expertise include the assessment and treatment of children with a history of experiencing trauma and exhibiting problematic sexual behavior. 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\nEpisodes referenced in this episode: \n\nEncouragement That Works: How to Give a Real Pep Talk https://oneop.org/learn/how-to-give-a-real-pep-talk/\nBeyond Sleep: Four Kinds of Rest We All Need https://oneop.org/learn/beyond-sleep-four-kinds-of-rest-we-all-need/\nMore than a Meal: Building Community and Resilience with Chef Mary Long https://oneop.org/learn/more-than-a-meal-building-community-and-resilience-with-chef-mary-long/\nCollaboration in Action: Serving Military Families through Strengthening Communities https://oneop.org/learn/collaboration-in-action/\nAdventure-Ready: Strengthening Military Families Through Teen Camps https://oneop.org/learn/adventure-ready-strengthening-military-families-through-teen-camps/\, https://fcs.mgcafe.uky.edu/MTAC\nDo Less of What Drains You https://oneop.org/learn/do-less-of-what-drains-you/\nUsing the Feeling Wheel to Know Your Emotions https://oneop.org/learn/using-the-feeling-wheel-to-know-your-emotions-s-4-ep-11/\nListening for Strengths and Values https://oneop.org/learn/listening-for-strengths-and-values-s-5-ep-2/\nAn Ecosystem of Military Family Support with Nicola Winkel https://oneop.org/learn/learning-from-each-other-s-5-ep-5/\nNotice Offers & See Them as Gifts\, with Shannon Hughes https://oneop.org/learn/notice-offers-see-them-as-gifts-s-5-ep-13/\nStrengthening Military Community Connections with Amy Rodick https://oneop.org/learn/strengthening-military-community-connections/\nHabit Stacking https://oneop.org/learn/habit-stacking/\nEnding the Day Strong: A 5-minute Daily Reset https://oneop.org/learn/ending-the-day-strong-a-5-minute-daily-reset/\nReconnecting with Wonder to Spark Creativity https://oneop.org/learn/reconnecting-with-wonder-to-sparl-creativity/\n\nFurther links and resources for the podcast: \n\nJoin our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/\nSend us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”trans”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”entry” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Transcript” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”trans-title”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” nofollow=”true” el_class=”read-it” button_id=”read-it” text=”Read More” url=”#trans”][vc_column_text el_class=”pod-trans”][00:00:00]\nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Hi. Thank you for listening to the Practicing Connection Podcast. I’m Erin. My co-host Jessica is here as well. Today we’ll be answering listener questions in our first ever mailbag episode. \nHi Jessica. How are you feeling about answering questions today? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I am so excited for this episode. ‘Cause as you know\, I got a peek at the questions\, and I’m just really excited. I hope that my voice holds out\, as you might be able to tell\, I have a little bit of a cold. But I am super stoked about this episode. We’ve been planning this for a while. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: How are you feeling about it? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I’m feeling really excited. I think it’s fun to have actual interaction with some questions from others\, which is fun. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: And you got to collect these too. So that must have been fun. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I did get to collect these. It was really fun\, and I got to\, I kind of selected which ones we’re doing\, and I think it’ll be [00:01:00] really fun because you’ve been doing this podcast for a while. You’ve been here since the beginning of the podcast. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Since the beginning of time. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: And I’m new\, so I think it’ll be really fun to see how different our answers are to questions. Are you ready to dive in? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I am\, and I’ll try not to be long-winded. As you said\, I’ve been here since the beginning of time. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I did not say you have been here since the beginning of time! You just helped found it. You’re a founder. It’s very exciting. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Okay. Let’s do it. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Okay. First question. \n“Hi\, I’m new to listening to the podcast. I love that you have interviews and Practicasts. The practices all seem super useful when I’m listening\, but I can never manage to get myself to actually do one. Do you have any suggestions on how to get unstuck and actually try something?” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I do. And actually\, the suggestions that I have come from some of the foundational work [00:02:00] that Bob and I were doing when we first started this podcast. \nSo\, the first one is\, touch the treadmill. And what I mean by that\, you were about to ask what I mean by that\,right? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I was. You read my eyebrow perfectly. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: So what that means is\, you’ve got a treadmill\, and you’ve got the will potentially to use it. But also it’s very difficult somehow to use. And the idea here is that if you promise yourself that all you have to do is go downstairs or go to wherever the treadmill is and just touch it\, chances are you’re going to get up on the thing and go for a couple minutes. And you might negotiate with yourself and say\, “I only need to do five minutes\, and I’m gonna consider that a win for today\,” right? \nSo the chances of when you go and touch the treadmill of you getting on it are greater. \nAnd then if you get on it\, the chances of you going for five minutes\, or maybe\, you know\, you get to five minutes and you’re like\, “Oh\, I can go five more minutes\,” the [00:03:00] chances of you doing something with it are greater. \nAnd so the idea here is getting unstuck. You don’t have to try the whole thing. You can just say\, “You know what\, I’m going to consider it a win if I just do a piece of this practice\, or if I just do a piece of this thing.” \nOr if I start by\, for example\, I know that I want to get up out of bed – my goal is to get up out of bed by 6:30 in the morning. That is really hard for me. And so right now I am happy if I’m getting out of bed before 7:00 AM. It can be one minute before 7:00 AM. It can be 30 seconds before 7:00 AM. I don’t care. I’m happy if I’m getting up before 7:00 AM. \nMy goal\, I know\, is eventually I’m going to keep walking that back 10 minutes at a time. But as soon as I start to very consistently get up before 7:00 AM\, then I’ll set it back to 6:50. So I want to get up before 6:50 AM. So eventually my goal will be to be getting up [00:04:00] before or at 6:30 AM. \nAnd so to me\, touching the treadmill is 6:59 and 59 seconds. If I get up\, right\, then that is still a win. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I love this. We call this breaking inertia. That’s what we talk about at our house\, where it’s like once you get started\, it’s easier to keep going\, but finding the momentum to get going is the hardest thing. So you can come up with the most laughably easy success. \nYou know\, we do this thing where we’ll do walks every day in the winter\, and sometimes before we like fully went into it\, I was\, I did a lot of saying\, “Okay\, I just have to stand outside. I just have to get dressed and put shoes on and go outside.” And then once I was out there\, I was like\, “Wait\, actually it’s nice out here.” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yep. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: So that’s me retelling the thing you just told [00:05:00] again\, \nBut – \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Well\, and these are both physical examples. I want to give also like a maybe non-physical example. So I really value and enjoy creative writing\, and yet I hardly ever do it\, but I’ve been doing it lately because I had to touch the treadmill of attitude about it. \nAnd I’m like\, all I have to do is open Scrivener\, click through a few of my chapters\, maybe read a couple things. I don’t have to even do any of that. All I have to do is open Scrivener and just like look at the project for a second. That’s the touch the treadmill. \nAnd then once I’m in it\, I do tend to read through what I’ve got and maybe I’ll add a few words here or there. Maybe I don’t. Sometimes I don’t\, but I still feel like I won\, because I did something in that space. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Awesome. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: And the other thing that I would say of getting unstuck and actually trying something is to remember that you don’t have to do anything perfectly the first time\, or ever. You don’t ever have to do anything perfectly. \nThere are [00:06:00] systems that I have followed\, what is that\, David Allen’s Getting Things Done system. I tried that so many times. It doesn’t work for me\, but you know what\, there are little pieces of it that work for me really well. And so I stole those few little pieces and I started assembling my own thing. \nAnd so one of the things I always say comes from this yoga teacher that I had once\, that it’s yoga practice people\, not yoga perfect. It’s yoga practice\, not yoga perfect. \nAnd so remember that anything that you’re doing is practice\, and you can just take from it what you want. You don’t have to do the whole thing in its perfection\, the whole in its entirety\, just because someone else developed this thing for you to follow. \nYou don’t have to follow everything. Just take the little pieces that mean something to you. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I love that. Okay\, so my initial thought when I read this question was about “switch [00:07:00] costs.” Have you heard of this term? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Is this sort of like context switching\, or is it something else? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Kind of. Essentially it’s: brains kind of default to what they’re familiar with\, what routines and what you’ve done before. And that’s kind of your default. \nAnd so when you make a change\, there’s a cost to it\, and sometimes your brain is just resistant to it. Even if you think it’ll be a good change\, your brain is trying to protect you from wasting time\, energy\, resources\, danger. \nBecause sometimes change can read as danger\, and so your brain is just like\, “Oh\, it’s not worth doing.” And a lot of times\, I heard about this first in creative spaces where people had been working for a long time\, or also in entrepreneurship\, which is funny. People will work on something for a long time\, and right before they’re about to go public with it\, they just have the major energy slump crisis of\, “Am I able to pull this off?” \nAnd it’s this kind of “switch [00:08:00] cost” place. The best advice I’ve gotten for navigating switch cost\, when suddenly your brain’s telling you\, “Oh\, this is gonna cost too much to try\,” is something called spread of alternatives\, where basically you imagine\, “Okay\, what will it be like if I stay the same?” \nAnd then you also imagine\, “What could be different in a good way if I tried the new thing?” It’s a lot like visualization. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Or I always like to say\, “What could this make possible?” \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. And that helps your brain freak out less about change to imagine. You can kind of see\, okay\, what will it cost me to keep doing it the way that I’m doing it\, and what could benefit me from doing it a new way? \nAnd that kind of helps shift the balance in your brain into a new thing. So I don’t know if that’s what’s happening for the person asking this question\, but to me it sounds like often I hear a similar question from people [00:09:00] who are maybe overwhelmed\, or have a huge workload on their plate. And so adding one more thing feels impossible. \nMy response to that would be that your workload is never going to change unless you start trying something. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Mm-hmm. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: So change isn’t the enemy necessarily\, and here’s a way to help you decide if a change is worth doing. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Oh\, I love that. \nWell\, what’s our next question? Let’s\, I’m\, we’re warming up here. I appreciate that first one. I like the order you put this in. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Oh\, thank you. Okay\, so question two: “I just started listening to the podcast. What are your top must-listen-to episodes from past seasons? There are too many to listen to them all.” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: So the\, my first thought when I saw this question is\, “You think I’m going to be able to narrow this down very much? \nI mean\, yes\, I can narrow it down for sure\, but as we’ve [00:10:00] established\, I’ve been here since the beginning of time on this podcast. And so\, I did make a few notes. It’s certainly not all-inclusive because if I had been all inclusive\, It would’ve just been too long of a list\, but I’m going to start with one of our most recent episodes. \nI really loved the conversation I had with the mayor of Havelock\, Will Lewis. That was published in February\, \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, last episode of February. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. And frankly\, I love a lot of our interview episodes. Bringing other voices on the podcast\, but also just learning from others. \nSo I loved talking with the mayor of Havelock. Havelock has done some amazing things and created some really strong partnerships\, and collaborations across disciplines\, public and private\, the installation nearby\, and the city officials. And I just think they’ve done a tremendous job there. \nAnother one that comes to [00:11:00] mind really strongly is the More Than a Meal with Chef Mary Long. Her work is at the US Army North Vogel Resilience Center in San Antonio. She has these really innovative cooking classes\, and she talked a lot about how the community that’s built up around this center has been really important for the service members who have been taking advantage of that in their families. \nAnd some of our Practicasts that have come to mind: this is one I told you I was going to mention it\, even though it has not been super popular with the listeners. I love this practice and it has helped me tremendously. \nThere’s an episode we have called Energy and Engagement Tracking. I don’t know\, maybe it’s the name of the episode that isn’t playing very well\, but it is not as well-loved as I thought it was going- it’s not like the hit I thought it was going to be. But I love that episode\, and I love the practice that we shared during that. It’s [00:12:00] something that I literally have used – all of our practices we have used – but this is one that I keep coming back to and using. \nAnother one using the Feeling Wheel to Understand Emotions. This one is well-loved among our listeners. Any of our strengths-based ones\, so like the Via Character Strengths\, as you know\, I talk about them all the time. I’ve had a lot of training in them\, and I speak about them way too annoyingly often. \nSo really any of our strengths-based episodes. But one in particular is Listening for Strengths. I think our Ecosystem of Military Family Support with Nicola Winkle was one of my personal favorites. \nAnd then we did three episodes that were based on improv\, and I bring it up here and there\, I try not to mention it too much\, but I did used to perform improv\, and really have learned a lot about the application of theater and improvisational theater tools [00:13:00] in life. And I’ve brought a lot of that to my work. And so we have three episodes on that that we did with a tremendous guest\, Shannon Hughes from Enlivened Studios. \nI just loved doing these episodes. There were three of them. They are: Yes\, And vs. Yeah\, But\, Make Your Partner Look Good\, and Notice Offers & See Them as Gifts. \nAnd all of those ones I just mentioned\, they’re all some of my personal favorites. \nI have many personal favorites on the podcast\, and I’m not trying to sound like\, I don’t know\, I really do feel like I’ve created something that I would listen to. And so it’s very genuine love for this podcast when I say that I could have gone on and listed more\, so I could keep going. \nAnd the last thing I’ll say is that any of our interviews really are such a joy for me\, and I think that any of our interviews are a must-listen. And we’ve even spoken with Amy Roddick\, the Director of Military Family and Readiness policy a couple of times\, [00:14:00] those have been really great conversations and I look forward hopefully to more. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Wow. Okay. So I think that’s a great list. I’ll keep mine super short because I don’t want to overwhelm people with 20 episodes. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Like I just did. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Um\, yes. Also\, because I have to go hunt all of these down so we can put links in the show notes. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yes. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Do not despair. Every episode we mention in this episode will be linked in the show notes\, even if it ends up being 20. Just so that you don’t have to go find them\, they’re going to be right there. \nI think one of the first episodes I ever listened to was Adventure Ready\, Strengthening Military Families Tthrough Teen Camps. That was last year. And it was this really cool episode where our colleague Kristen came on with some of her coworkers from Kentucky to talk about these really cool 4-H adventure camps that they do for military youth and their parents\, where they can [00:15:00] go with their parent. \nAnd I think what I loved about that is\, camp is familiar to me\, both my mother and one of my best friends have done the running summer camp thing. And so it was very familiar. It was a context I understood\, but I hadn’t really understood the military layer until I listened to that episode. \nAnd they were talking about how they do all of the normal camp things\, but there was one major difference\, which was\, military parents were expressing\, “We don’t want to be separated from our kid. We’re already separated so much. We want time to do things together. We want experiences together so we can have quality time with our teens.” \nAnd then they developed these camps out of that idea. And I\, first of all\, loved it. The camp sounded super cool\, super fun\, and it’s clear that they’re really being intentional. And it was just a delight to hear this group. You should definitely all go listen to that episode. They’re still running the camps. I think [00:16:00] registration for this year opens like next week sometime. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I was going to say\, it’s got to be coming soon because we did this last April. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, that would make sense. I think April is the Month of the Military Child\, so definitely a season in which we do it. I’ll put the links to that episode and to the camp also in our show notes. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: That’s also any branch too\, right? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. There’s a registration fee of like $60 for this camp. But otherwise\, the camps are completely free and include equipment\, lodging\, and meals. So it’s a very exciting opportunity. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: And you don’t have to be in Kentucky\, right. You can be from anywhere. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, that’s what I thought. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. That was a great conversation\, and I saw that you listed it\, so I didn’t put it in my list\, but it is one of the interviews that I loved last year. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. So much like deep thought was put into what people were doing\, and it was clear they were so passionate about what they were doing and so it was just pleasant\, and [00:17:00] everybody had really lovely sounding voices. You know\, every once in a while someone’s voice just like hits the perfect spot. \nAnyway\, I really enjoyed that episode. And one episode I really loved that I did\, I was kind of like the lead writer for it\, was Beyond Sleep: Four Kinds of Rest We All Need\, where we walk people through how to do an inventory of different types of rest that you need. \nAnd part of why I love it is because after we recorded it\, I kept having conversations with all of these people where they were just saying\, “Oh\, I had all this time off\, and I’m so exhausted.” I was like\, “Hey\, it’s possible you’re not getting the rest you need.” \nSo then I ended up referring a bunch of people to it and having that conversation\, and actually doing that inventory with a couple of people to help them come up with new ways of resting \nAnd getting to actually see people have these transformative experiences [00:18:00] because of a practice that I was the lead writer on was really invigorating. Selfishly\, I loved it because it really helps motivate me to write specific and thorough episodes. You know\, we think pretty deeply about what we’re sharing\, and it’s really encouraging to see\, ‘Oh yeah\, this is actually helpful. It’s not just helpful to me personally. It is helpful to a broad audience.” \nSo those are kind of my top two. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I love that. I really loved that episode. Also that Practicast you mentioned. And it makes me want to actually go back and listen to it because\, I mean\, yes\, I know I need physical rest right now because I’m getting over a little bit of a virus. But\, I’m reminded that there’s other kinds of rest that I could use right now too. \nSo I kind of want to go back and listen to that. \nOur next question? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. Okay. \n“Thanks for introducing me to habit stacking as a productivity tool. Do you have any [00:19:00] recommendations for how we could stack practices? Is that a thing you can even do? What practices could we combine for greater impact? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Okay. So\, Erin\, you might suspect I’m going to mention something about character strengths. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Okay\, sure. Sure. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: So\, I mean\, I would say I will always answer questions like this with telling people to lean into\, learn about and practice anything to do with building your character strengths. \nAnd then I would say combine that with emotional intelligence. Things like knowing and regulating your emotions. And we do have some episodes using the feeling wheel to help you know your emotions. We have some other episodes about regulating your emotions as well\, if I recall. \nSo anyway\, combine character strengths with emotional intelligence\, and then if you can mix in a little like “yes\, and…” or\, any of those\, you know\, making your partner look [00:20:00] good or the idea of seeing everything in front of you as an offer\, including the environment\, what people are saying to you. Those are all offers that you can build with. \nSo those kinds of things combined I think will help you be present with others\, will help you just be present period. Not just present with others\, but just be present\, period. \nThey will help you improve your relationships and help you build your adaptability and confidence. Adaptability in particular is really important. Things are constantly changing\, and I think for some reason we keep denying that that’s what’s happening. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Okay. That makes sense. Hilariously\, a lot of the episodes we recommended as must-listens are ones that would be pretty compatible with each other. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. I think so too. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. \nLet’s see what else. I had like a few specific ones. Oh\, so one of our most recent episodes\, I think it’s [00:21:00] published\, yeah\, was about How to Give Pep Talks\, or\, Encouragement That Works. And shortly before that\, we had one about social awareness\, Turning Conflict into Collaboration. \nAnd I think you can take the practice for observing people on your team and imagining them more complexly from the turning conflict into collaboration. So combine that kind of social intelligence\, observing other people and learning about them\, with how to give a pep talk to give a really\, really good pep talk. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Or if you’re like going through the practice of trying to write a pep talk and you keep getting stuck\, ’cause you don’t know what people need to hear or you can’t quite figure out what’s happening\, using that practice from Turning Conflict Into Collaboration to really figure out what is it that’s going on with people\, what do they value\, what’s important to them? And then figuring out\, okay\, how does that connect to my pep talk? \nAnd then maybe even rewriting your pep talk\, because I think once you figure out people’s values\, it’s way easier to [00:22:00] write a pep talk. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Mm-hmm. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: So that’s one combination I recommend. And I think one other thing is we had an episode last year about ending the day strong with a daily reflection. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Mm-hmm. We have maybe a lot of those\, but that’s okay. Right? You pick the daily reflection that works for you. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. Basically any of our reflection practices combine well with other ones because a lot of them are about noticing. So if you’re trying a new thing\, the daily reflection practice\, I think is specifically really useful if you’re trying a new practice\, and you want to see what impact it’s having on your experience. \nSo like start doing that daily reflection before you start another practice\, and then keep doing it after to help you kind of notice the impact of it\, and if it’s worth continuing. \nIf it’s really hitting what you need it to hit\, or if you need to pivot and try something new\, I also like the Ending the Day Strong daily reflection practice\, as like burnout [00:23:00] prevention\, and I think it’s a useful way to identify if you’re missing something. So it could help you decide what kind of rest you need. \nLast fall we also had some episodes about awe and wonder\, which are other things that really help with burnout prevention. So I think those are also potentially practices you could combine. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, I love that. That kind of reminds me of\, I’ve just recently started doing something called Interstitial Journaling\, and it’s basically where you just take like 30 seconds to maybe three minutes\, when you have a moment. So it’s just in between things and you just quickly say\, “Here’s what I just worked on. Here’s what I’m about to work on\, here’s how I’m feeling.” \nAnd you just kind of like write a couple things. It’s not meant to be a long journaling session\, it’s just sort of in-between things. You record the time that you’re doing it and you say a little bit about what you did\, a little bit about what you’re going to do. You can probably say whatever you want in there really. \nBut maybe a little bit about how you’re feeling. And [00:24:00] it’s been super\, super helpful. It may not be like an end of the day reflection\, but it’s been sort of a day long reflection. It’s been kind of interesting. It’s still an experiment I’m trying\, and maybe we’ll have an episode about it sometime. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I love that. All right. Any other final thoughts before we wrap it up? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: No\, I just had so much fun with our first mailbag session. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, me too. I hope that people send us more questions and maybe like harder questions! \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yes. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: These are very friendly questions that people have been sending us. You know\, it’s like\, hit us with some hard ones! \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Well\, how are they gonna do that? Let’s tell ’em! \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. All right. If you have a question or a hot take to share\, please email us at practicingconnection@oneop.org. You can look at the show notes if you want to see that spelled out. We want to hear from you. \nWe do see and respond to every message\, and we promise we will ask your permission [00:25:00] before including any of your questions in a future episode. \nThat’s it. Thank you for joining us. We’ll be back next week. Until then\, keep practicing. \nCREDITS: The Practicing Connection Podcast is a production of One-Op and is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, US Department of Agriculture and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy\, US Department of Defense under award number 2 0 2 3 4 8 7 74 3 3.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Practical Strategies for Supporting Preschoolers Through Change
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These skills can help preschoolers handle moves and changes throughout their lives. This webinar shares ways to prepare young children for changes in caregivers\, daily routines\, and friends when they move. Professionals will learn how to use adaptive tools and keep things consistent so children—including those with disabilities—feel safe and secure. Real-life examples will show how teaching children to adapt helps create a strong foundation for future readiness. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify three practical steps to prepare preschoolers for environmental and routine changes.\nDescribe two adaptive tools or routines that support children with disabilities in new settings.\nCreate one problem-solving technique that builds adaptability in young children.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenters” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”219462″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Courtney O’Grady\, Ph.D.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Dr. O’Grady is an assistant professor of early childhood special education at the University of Alabama. 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SUMMARY:Prevent Burnout with "Unfocusing"
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column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Episode” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”trans-title”][vc_column_text](Season 7\, Episode 16) \nWhat if the key to getting more done is doing less focusing?  \nIn this episode\, Erin introduces the concept of unfocusing – not slacking off\, but intentionally giving your brain a chance to rest and recharge.  \nDrawing from Dr. Srini Pillay’s book Tinker\, Dabble\, Doodle\, Try\, we explore why hyperfocusing leads to burnout\, mental rigidity\, and even impaired decision-making. \nThen Erin walks us through a simple\, low-pressure practice to help you build a healthier cognitive rhythm — no major schedule overhaul required\, just a 10-minute alarm. \nLinks and resources from this episode: \n\nTinker\, Dabble\, Doodle\, Try by Dr Srini Pillay : https://drsrinipillay.com/resource/tinker-dabble-doodle-try/ \nJoin our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/\nSend us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”trans”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”entry” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Transcript” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”trans-title”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” nofollow=”true” el_class=”read-it” button_id=”read-it” text=”Read More” url=”#trans”][vc_column_text el_class=”pod-trans”]JESSICA BECKENDORF: [00:00:00] Hi\, thanks for listening to the Practicing Connection Podcast. I’m Jessica\, my co-host\, Erin is here as well. And today we’ll be talking about the power of ‘Unfocusing.’ And Erin’s going to be sharing a practice with us. Hi Erin. What’s making you excited right now? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Wow\, that’s such a fun question. I had a bunch of really interesting conversations with coworkers at a professional development conference last week\, and so I’m really excited to follow up\, and I found some new areas to dig into and really learn about at this conference. So I love learning new things\, so that gets me really excited when I get to learn new stuff. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: I have the same kind of bent toward learning new things. I get – I always like to actually joke that\, “My hobby is actually learning new things.” When I learned a long time ago\, I used to feel guilty about how I\, and I think I’ve talked about this on the podcast [00:01:00] before\, but how I would like want to get into something\, a hobby\, and I would buy all the things related to that hobby and I would do it. I would\, you can’t really say master it once\, but I would feel good enough about what I created one or two times that I would be like\, “Cool.” \nAnd it’s almost like my brain was like\, “Check. You’ve done that. You don’t have to do it anymore\, ever.” And then I just let the stuff sit there for years\, all the stuff that I bought\, and I used to feel really guilty about that. And that pattern kind of continued. And then I\, when I realized that my actual hobby is that I love to learn and try new things\, then I stopped buying quite as much when I wanted to get into something\, and I would look to see like\, where could I borrow it from or what’s the cheapest way that I could get into the hobby without having to get a lot of inventory or put a lot of\, you know\, outlay out there\, cash outlay. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: That is so relatable\, but I’m not going to respond anymore because we have to stay on topic. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Right! Let’s [00:02:00] stay on topic. \nWell\, we’d love to hear what’s going on with you. Please drop us a line at practicingconnection@oneop.org. We’ve actually recently started to do some mailbag episodes\, so we’d love to hear any questions you have. We see and respond to every message\, and we can’t wait to hear from you. \n– break – \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Okay\, let’s learn more about unfocusing. Erin\, first of all\, what is unfocusing? I had not heard this term until you brought it up to me\, when we were talking about this while we were producing the episode. It doesn’t really sound like something that could be helpful at work\, to be honest. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I know\, my initial response to the word unfocusing was\, “Oh\, so we should be slacking more.” Which I think tells you a lot about me\, I was like\, “Oh\, that’s an interesting response\, self.” Hmm. \nBut I actually [00:03:00] learned about it in a book by Dr. Srini Pillay: Tinker\, Dabble\, Doodle\, Try.  \nDr. Pillay is a psychiatrist and brain researcher. And he was the one who introduced me to the word ‘unfocusing.’ So he describes unfocusing as\, “The process for relaxing your brain so that it can be ready\, recharged\, coordinated\, and innovative when you need it to be.” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Hmm. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Which does actually sound pretty helpful at work. In my experience when I’m trying to be more productive\, there’s this voice in me that says\, “Oh\, you just have to focus harder\,” because I have all this experience where when I focus\, I can really get a lot of stuff done. \nAnd I think what made me bring this idea to the podcast is\, when I started learning about some of the things that can happen when you double down on focusing\, or hyperfocus\, you’d think\, “Oh\, well\, more focusing is better.” \nBut actually focusing too [00:04:00] much can be like a major\, a major challenge. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: No\, this is really interesting because we hear a lot nowadays about how we should not be multitasking. Multitasking is really bad for us\, and so this kind of feels like the opposite even though it’s not really the opposite. \nI’m not sure how to describe it. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. Well\, we’ll get into it. But before we get into more of that\, I want to talk a little bit about what can happen if you hyperfocus too much? \nBecause when I’m thinking about changing how I use my brain\, the cost of switching is really high. So I’ve really got to convince myself\, and these were the things that convinced me\, “Oh\, maybe I should try this.” \nSo\, I have three big things that happen for people when you are only hyper-focusing. One is called selective attention\, and the best example of that is\, have you seen the Invisible Gorilla video where they play – \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: It’s invisible. I haven’t seen it. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. So there’s this video\, and it’s a group of people [00:05:00] and they all have different colored shirts\, and they’re passing a ball. \nAnd they did this experiment where they would play this video for people and they would ask\, “How many people with red shirts on touched the ball during the video?” And then you would watch it. \nAnd then at the end of the video they would say\, “Did you see the gorilla?” And nobody saw the gorilla. And then you rewatch the video and you see there’s a person in a gorilla costume dancing through the video halfway through. But when you’re hyper-focused on seeing who with a red shirt is catching the ball\, you miss the gorilla. \nAnd what can happen in our work is if we’re only hyper-focusing\, we can miss major warning signs\, we can miss major opportunities. We can miss problems that are coming up that we’re unaware of. \nAnd so\, unfortunately\, once you know what’s happening\, you can’t miss the gorilla. So I’m sorry if I made you not have that experience. It is really shocking the [00:06:00] first time that happens to you. I had a teacher show us that and I was like\, Ugh. \nSo the other thing that can happen is loss of caring\, which is also a symptom of depression\, so that you might have heard that specific phrase before. But essentially when you hyperfocus\, it’s the same part of your brain that you use for moral decision making and assessing consequences of your actions\, so it fatigues that part of your brain and you have less capacity to assess the consequences of an action. \nAnd so a lot of time when people make choices that later they’re like\, “Ooh\, why did I do that?” It’s because they lost their ability\, or some of their ability\, to process consequences of their actions. Which is so fascinating\, right? And you’re like\, these are not good. \nAnd then the third one is called long-term discounting\, or a tendency to minimize the importance of the future. So I see this one a lot on teams that have a huge [00:07:00] workload\, and so they’re really focusing super hard to get the workload done\, and then they end up not thinking about the cost that they’re going to have in the future. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Or even missing an opportunity to apply for some funding\, or missing opportunities because they’re so focused on getting the stuff done. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. That’s a great example. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: So how do we avoid the dangers of hyper-focusing? Right? So obviously focusing has got to be helpful sometimes I assume. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes\, actually. Okay. So the best example that I got from this book that I’m reading is they compared focus to a flashlight that has multiple settings. Hopefully you’ve used one of these\, so this makes sense. \nSo focus is when you have a really close\, narrow beam that really brightly highlights a specific small area. And this is really useful if it’s nighttime and you need to find something\, or you need to fix something in your car. \nAnd unfocused [00:08:00] is the equivalent of a wide diffused beam that reaches far and wide and enables you to have peripheral vision. And so obviously both of those flashlight settings are very useful\, but they’re not useful in all circumstances. \nAnd you get the best use of your battery life when you’re able to switch between the two. And the same is true for your brain. You fatigue your brain less when you switch between focus and unfocus\, and you use focus in specific situations\, and unfocus in other situations. To kind of balance and build a rhythm of focusing in on focusing\, and that’s how you can utilize the benefits without landing in these places where you lose capacity. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: All right. Well\, I mean\, I do have one of those flashlights. I actually have a whole bunch of those flashlights because it’s very helpful for taking your dog out at night. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Mm-hmm. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: But so how do we do this in real life? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, [00:09:00] as I said\, you know\, the sweet spot is training your brain to shift in and out of focus\, and Dr. Malay calls this ‘Building a cognitive rhythm.’ \nSo to get brain sciencey about it\, and I want to just add a little disclaimer\, I am summarizing somebody else’s expertise. I am not a brain expert. But essentially unfocusing is activating what is called the default mode network in your brain. \nHe described it as the ‘Home of abstract thought\,’ which is very fun. And when you activate that part of your brain\, it acts as a distraction sponge. It can help with mental flexibility. It connects you more deeply with yourself and others. It helps you integrate your past\, your present\, and your future\, which is really helpful for decision making\, pattern recognition and creative problem solving. \nAnd the goal is a lot of time\, the rhythm that people have\, if they’ve spent a lot of time depending on focusing in order to get done\, is they have a focus\, focus\, focus [00:10:00] fatigue\, rhythm\, where they just kind of focus until their brain crashes\, and they’re really tired or they’re burnt out or they can’t anymore. \nAnd his recommendation is that you pivot to focus\, tinker\, focus\, play\, focus\, nap\, focus. You know\, you switch between these different unfocusing strategies\, and then you can cut the fatigue crash portion out of your cognitive rhythm\, which is exciting. Obviously this is a whole book. I’m not gonna be able to summarize a whole book. \nBut what we’re going to do is I have a practice that I’ll share in a minute that’s kind of like an an initial first baby step to practice noticing what it feels like to unfocus\, and try it out in a low risk\, low stakes way\, so that you can kind of build your mental muscle for relaxing your brain. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Well\, why don’t we get started with that\, or did you have something else you wanted to share? \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, I think I just want to mention before I get into this practice\, everybody’s brain’s a little bit different. Everybody has different [00:11:00] experiences\, they’re in a different context. People might have different neuro types. And if you’re not familiar with Neurotype\, that’s a long conversation that I will get super hyperfocused on\, so I won’t get into it. \nBut essentially\, different people’s brains are set up to process information differently\, and what works for one person isn’t going to magically work for another person. So this practice is specifically designed to help you explore ‘what is helpful to me.’ \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Well\, and that’s how we do a lot of our practices\, right? We know that sometimes we’re covering a very similar practice than we’ve covered in the past\, but we’re doing it in a little bit of a different way. And we do that because of what you just said\, Erin\, because everyone is a little bit different\, and you always need to find what works for you. \nSo yes\, I love this. Let’s get started. Please walk us through the practice. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Okay\, step one is to make a list of two to three activities that are undemanding for you. Look for things that physically separate you from a focus task. [00:12:00] Move your body or engage one of your senses\, and ideally don’t require you to look at a screen\, phone or computer. Sometimes that’s not possible\, but try. \nSo some examples of what that might look like is taking a walk along a familiar route\, so you don’t have to think about where you’re going. Listening to a song with your eyes closed and just enjoying it. Coloring a coloring page or doodling\, like drawing some sketches\, taking a nap\, looking out a window while doing the dishes. \nLetting your mind wander without trying to make any decisions. Imagining a zany ‘what-if’ scenario. That one I’m going to add a little asterisk of ‘don’t catastrophize.’ Don’t imagine the worst case scenario. Imagine a positive scenario whenever possible. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Can I add one to this list that I love to do? I like to\, if I can\, sit outside\, because it’s not always nice sitting outside weather here\, but if I [00:13:00] can sit outside\, I love to just close my eyes and listen to all the sounds and just like name the sound. \nLike if I hear a bird\, I might be like\, oh\, bird. Bird. And I’ll just keep repeating that until I get to – it’s a mindfulness practice. And then like\, I’ll hear a car drive by and I’ll be like\, car\, car. And I’ll just name the sounds as they come by\, and it’s so relaxing \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: So that’s the whole point\, is undemanding. Yes. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Mm-hmm. Okay. So step two is to look at your schedule\, hopefully for a whole week\, maybe more\, and find a time in your day where you can set an unfocus alarm once a day. \nIt doesn’t have to be the same time every day. There’s no perfect time\, but try to look for about 10 minutes where you’re free to do whatever you want. Bonus points if this can be during your workday\, but if you don’t have control over your work schedule\, after work is fine. But the goal is to just physically\, on your phone or your calendar or [00:14:00] however\, keep track of time\, set an alarm once a day for a week to go unfocus\, and find time to do this practice. \nAnd then step three is to stop focusing when the alarm rings. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Stop Unfocusing when the alarm rings? Stop focusing when your alarm rings? \nOh\, I see. You’re setting your alarm for a certain time of day\, every day. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Okay\, yes\, so essentially\, this is hard because I’m trying to make it open to everybody\, but it’s getting confusing. So essentially you’re setting an alarm for unfocused time once a day. It’s helpful for many people if it’s the same time every day\, but if that is giving you stress hives\, just schedule like 10 minute window and set an alarm. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: You know me so well. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. Is that clear? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: You knew where I was going with that. Okay. Yes\, yes. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: So when your alarm goes off\, stop whatever you’re doing\, [00:15:00] even if you’re in the middle of it\, even if you’re five words away from finishing your sentence. \nThis is the part that’s hard\, like this is the hard part because if you’re used to focusing and then crashing\, your brain is going to tell you that if you stop focusing now\, you’re going to lose your momentum and your flow and your productivity\, and whatever you’re working on. \nAnd that may be true some of the time. And we’re training our brain to have a new rhythm where we don’t crash. When we stop focusing\, we relax. And when you’ve trained your brain to relax\, not crash\, it means you can come back refreshed and not forgetting everything you were doing. And this is the step that I think is the hardest because it takes the most willpower\, discipline\, faith\, trust. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Well\, and this is so interesting too because I think we hear a lot about how interruptions take us [00:16:00] 15 to 20 minutes to get reengaged. Like with some of the information that comes out there\, this research sounds really interesting because it kind of is counter to some of the advice we’ve been hearing. \nAnd so I think that might be one of the reasons. It’s hard too\, because it feels counterproductive. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. And nothing so far has said that that isn’t true. But you’re interrupting yourself and then you’re setting – step four is to set a 10 minute timer where you do one of the activities that you identified in step one. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Mm-hmm. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: And so I think some of what we’re doing here is we’re intentionally stopping and relaxing\, and these activities that are undemanding help build capacity. \nSo you’re pausing and you’re relaxing your brain\, and that will help you refocus later. So one of the things that is really interesting that they’re finding is that when you intentionally unfocus\, it helps sharpen your ability to [00:17:00] refocus. And so it actually makes some of the transitions and the interruptions a little bit easier if instead of being interrupted\, focusing on one thing too hard\, focusing on another thing\, you have this buffer time of unfocusing to kind of transition and re-relax your brain so it’s not fatigued. \nIt’s the difference of\, you know\, if you’re doing reps while you’re lifting weights. and if you just keep going and keep going\, that’s where the gains really come. And also if you just keep going and never\, ever stop\, that’s also how you injure yourself\, right? So it’s helpful to a point\, and then you’ve got to rest and release your muscles so that you can do your reps again. \nThat’s kind of the system that I think is being shown. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: This is so interesting. You’ve got this set up as a four step process\, but it’s got to be one of the easiest four step processes I’ve ever seen. It’s basically\, have a couple of activities in your back pocket that are [00:18:00] really un demanding when your alarm goes off\, right? \nSo then you’re setting an alarm\, possibly at the same time every day\, maybe at different times\, just depending on what your schedule is like\, for 10 minutes. You’re doing one of those activities. \nAnd it looks like you might have a secret step five. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes\, I realized that as usual\, the secret step five is reflection. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Ha. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: There’s always a reflection on this podcast. And I think what is helpful\, especially because this is kind of a baby step\, almost a training wheel\, to practice these rhythms\, you maybe don’t need to do this specific practice forever. \nThere might be some other rhythm of unfocusing that is a better one for you long term\, but this is just a way to practice and train your brain that it’s not a threat\, and it’s not scary. \nSo after you’ve done it for like a week or two weeks\, take five minutes to just think about how did it go? What was it like? Did this help me? And as we said\, everybody’s brains are different\, so if it [00:19:00] didn’t help you\, don’t keep doing it. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Right. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Obviously this is why I say do it for a week or two weeks first\, because change is hard\, and your brain kind of struggles. Do a little bit of pushing through your discomfort \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Mm-hmm. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: As you’re trying it\, let yourself be uncomfortable in it for a little bit before you write it off. Don’t try to do this forever if it’s just really messing you up. \nSo that’s the practice. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Thank you so much for guiding us through that. \nWe would love to hear how it’s going for you\, too. So\, if you get a moment\, drop us a line at practicingconnection@oneop.org. \nErin\, do you have any final words you want to share? About the episode? Not just final words. That would be weird. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I think what’s so exciting to me about the principles and practices in this book\, I’m probably going to talk about more of them in future episodes\, is they feel really kind. It feels like a lot of invitations to be kinder to [00:20:00] yourself. \nI think often the answer to productivity is to be more disciplined\, and that has a really narrow definition. And I think this is a type of discipline. Forcing yourself\, like relaxing\, takes discipline\, which is so funny when you think about it\, those ideas feel incompatible. \nBut I think what’s really lovely is to be disciplined about rest\, be disciplined about relaxing. It’s actually important for your brain to function. And I love how it’s a very kind invitation to build rhythms that are healthy\, not just productive. \nAnd one of the net results is increased sharpened focus and productivity. But the goal here is not optimizing yourself for output. It’s optimizing yourself for sustainability and longevity. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: “10X your output!” \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, 10 x your output by lasting 10 more years\, right? Like this I think is such an [00:21:00] exciting framework for thinking about burnout prevention\, because often burnout has to do with brain fatigue\, and so this is specifically a methodology for resting your brain and keeping your brain healthy. \nIt’s like good brain hygiene. It’s like brushing your teeth. It’s like restarting your computer once a week so it doesn’t melt down. These are the things. \nSo I think that’s my summary is\, if you’re really on the fence of like\, “What could this possibly do for me?” This is how you keep yourself from burning out. Here’s an invitation to be kind and be sustainable with your use of your own self and your own brain. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Awesome. Well\, that’s it for this episode. Thanks so much for joining us. \nIf you enjoyed this episode\, click the share button in your podcast app and share it with a friend or colleague. We’ll be back next week with a new episode. \nUntil then\, keep practicing. \n[00:22:00]\nCREDITS: The Practicing Connection Podcast is a production of One-Op and is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, US Department of Agriculture and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy\, US Department of Defense under award number 2 0 2 3 4 8 7 74 3 3.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:What the Room is Telling You: How to Read the Room
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The energy is flat\, or there’s a tension nobody’s naming.  \nWhat do you do with that?  \nIn this practicast\, we share a simple\, repeatable practice for reading the emotional temperature of any room. \nReading the Room is a short practice in social awareness — one of the core skills of emotional intelligence. \nIn this practicast\, we walk through three steps for tuning into the emotional temperature of a group before and during meetings: the early arrival observation\, the 3-person scan\, and the traffic light check. \nPerfect for service providers\, coalition leaders\, nonprofit staff\, and anyone who facilitates groups. \nLinks and resources from this episode: \n\nJoin our LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12879756/\nSend us a message: practicingconnection@oneop.org\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” el_id=”trans”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” el_class=”entry” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Transcript” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_class=”trans-title”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” nofollow=”true” el_class=”read-it” button_id=”read-it” text=”Read More” url=”#trans”][vc_column_text el_class=”pod-trans”]ERIN CARLSON RIVERA: [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to the Practicing Connection Podcast. I’m Erin. Today’s Practicast is about a skill that sounds simple\, but takes real intention reading the room. And my co-host\, Jessica Beckendorf\, will be sharing the practice with us. Hi Jessica. How are you? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Hi\, Erin. I’m doing pretty good\, thanks. I’ve actually been thinking a lot about this topic lately. I feel like\, it’s spring as we’re recording this\, and I feel like spring every single year is like the time of year for facilitated discussions\, because I have facilitated several workshops over the past few months\, so I’m really excited to share about this idea of reading the room and what that means. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I am excited too. It’s one of those skills that I think people assume is something you either have or don’t have\, just like intuition\, but I’m guessing there’s more to it than that. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. Exactly. I think\, whether we’re walking into a team meeting or we’re [00:01:00] going into a coalition meeting\, where it’s like a bunch of people who aren’t on our team\, or whether we’re facilitating our group\, like I have been all Spring long\, or if we’re even just sitting across from a colleague\, there’s always a lot more happening than what’s being said out loud. The emotional temperature of a room can influence everything. \nThings like what gets decided\, what goes unspoken and whether people feel safe enough to show up fully. And I really like this practice because it gives you a repeatable way to tune in to the temperature of a room before you jump into whatever business it is you need to do. \nAnd this is great for\, look\, if you’re someone who thinks of yourself like your abilities in this area are not as good\, or whether you’re someone who you’re like\, “I feel like I can read the room intuitively\, and it’s not a big deal\,” I think that this just gives you a way to be very conscious about reading the room. \nSo it can help either group of people\, right? Whether you think you’re good at it or not. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: That’s awesome to hear. I love that\, [00:02:00] because I’ve noticed for me\, and everybody’s a little different\, but for me\, I can either intentionally read the room or I can unintentionally read the room without realizing. \nAnd then maybe not show up how I want to\, or maybe exclude people. Because I don’t realize\, I’m only reading off the really intense people. So I’m really excited because it sounds like you’re putting together a structure that we can use to engage in paying attention\, and that gets me excited. Tell me more. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, so I don’t have a specific name for this activity because to me it’s just\, “Read the room\,” which sounds actually like you’re insulting someone\, right? “Read the room people.” \nBut it’s really just a way of practicing. So like we’ve been saying\, not everyone is skilled at reading other people. Or maybe you just think of yourself as not being skilled in that way. But we all have some form of intuition when it comes to reading other people. For some people\, it’s maybe more developed than others. But [00:03:00] the thing is\, even if you think of yourself as skilled or not skilled at reading\, other people reading an entire room is different. \nThe skill is part of what emotional intelligence researchers call ”Social awareness.” So the ability to notice what others are feeling\, even when they don’t say it\, even when they’re not saying what they’re feeling\, it’s one of the most important skills for anyone doing collaborative work. Because groups carry emotions that no single person owns. \nAnd in fact\, the emotions can resonate and ricochet across the room\, and because of that resonance they amplify. So basically we can put little air quotes around this word. We can sort of “catch” feelings. And if you can read those emotions\, you can respond to what’s actually happening\, not just what’s on the agenda. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. That’s so interesting. I’m glad you used the idea of catching and resonating\, and I’ve certainly felt that in meetings where you walk into a room and you’re like\, [00:04:00] “Ooh\, something’s happened in here.” I feel it can also be potentially a positive experience. I very recently went to see Project Hail Mary in the movie theaters\, and I was so glad that it was a movie I chose to see in the theater because it was this really collective experience where all these people were feeling things with me\, and the movie was better\, which is not always how it is. Sometimes you go and you watch something with other people and they ruin it for you. But this was just such an intense thing\, where I was like really resonating with the whole room. \nIt really felt like we experienced something together\, even though I did not talk to a single other person in the room besides my husband\, who I went to this movie with. And so you are saying that shows up in all kinds of spaces\, not just the movie theater\, and that’s something we can actually be tuned into and read nuance into. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah. And there’s actually one really important nuance\, and that is that we don’t all read emotional cues the same way. And we don’t all [00:05:00] get read the same way by others either. As you build the skill\, it’s really worth asking yourself\, “Whose signals am I most practiced at noticing\, and who might I be overlooking or misreading?” \nBecause reading the room well means not so much hyper focusing as it means widening your lens\, like being able to take in the environment and the mood. It’s a really important nuance to consider\, but I think just getting started practicing is a good place to start. \nAnd then as you go along\, you can be like\, “Okay\, now whose signals am I most practiced at noticing? Who am I possibly overlooking or misreading?” And look\, I have often misread\, for example\, men that are maybe a little older than me\, a little bit wrong. I’ve noticed some of my own patterns that way. \nAnd because I notice those patterns I have been able to adjust my thinking around all of it. And does it mean I’m better at reading them? [00:06:00] Yeah\, it certainly means I’m better at reading it. Or what’s really happened in my case is I’m better at asking questions at the right time\, right? I notice when I’m starting to feel that little bit of tension\, and I ask questions\, and so it helps me to widen my lens and to not misread the person who is who I’m talking to too. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. That is a really helpful context. I think you’ve got me really excited for learning this skill specifically\, because it sounds like it’s also a really useful tool if you’re someone who has to switch contexts. You know\, if you’re moving between different organizations with maybe different levels of formality or different levels of decisions get made. \nSometimes people forget that not everybody does things the way that they do\, and they don’t communicate what they’re doing. So this is potentially a way to figure it out without having to make a big mistake publicly\, and then have someone say\, “Oh no\, we don’t do that here.” [00:07:00] Right\, which is a thing I have survived many times. \nIt’s a very survivable thing\, but it’s never comfortable. So this is also okay. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: It’s really great for cross-sector collaborations. It’s a really great skill to build. If you’re going to be going into rooms where everyone in that room is coming from a different context\, a different organization\, a different way of doing things. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. Okay. You’ve got me really excited. We could chat all day\, but let’s dive into it. Walk us through this. How do you do it? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Okay\, so the first step\, and we’re going to be talking about this in the context of a meeting\, because it is a very familiar work context to use this in. But you can adapt to this to other types of things as well. \nThe first step is to arrive a little early and observe\, and I’m talking about just building in 60 seconds. I don’t think you need to go 20 minutes early and stare at everybody as they’re walking in the door\, stare them down\, [00:08:00] observe them. No\, I’m talking just 60 seconds. Arrive a little early and observe. \nThis is before you start talking\, checking your phone or setting up. Just notice. Who’s in the room? Where are people sitting? Are they clustered together or are they spread apart? Are there quiet side conversations happening? Is the energy light or is it flat? \nThis is your baseline information. You’re taking the temperature before the conversation starts. \nSo step two then is once the meeting begins\, you’re going to pick three people to scan. Ideally\, this will be someone you know well\, someone you don’t know well\, and someone who tends to be quiet. Now\, maybe this is your first meeting with the group. Just pick a couple people you don’t know well\, or a couple people who maybe as you were doing that kind of initial step one where you arrived a little early\, you noticed one person was quiet and one person wasn’t. [00:09:00] So you could just pick those two. Doesn’t have to be three people. \nSo what you’re going to watch for during the meeting is things like their posture\, are they leaning in? Are they pulling back? What are their facial expressions? Do they look a little confused\, skeptical\, or disengaged? Even if they aren’t saying anything. \nAnd keep in mind that you might be misinterpreting their facial expressions. You can still make note of what you think they are\, but please\, always remember that you may be wrong. This is just for you to get a sense\, and it’s your best possible sense of what’s going on. \nAnd then the third thing is to take a look at their participation patterns. Are they unusually quiet\, or are they talking more than usual? And again\, if this is your first time in the meeting\, you’re going to just do your best to notice those participation patterns. Maybe you don’t know if they’re usually quiet or talking more than usual\, but you could say\, “Oh\, this person was quiet\, and this person was talking a lot.” You [00:10:00] could just make note of that. \nSo you’re going to look for those three people. You’re going to look at posture\, facial expressions\, and participation patterns. All you’re doing is\, noticing three people should give you just enough data without feeling overwhelmed. And then this is going to give you a clue as to how things are going along the way\, right? \nSo you’ll keep observing those three people along the way in the meeting. And finally\, this is the last step\, step three is\, this is where you widen the awareness to the entire group. I’m calling it a green\, yellow\, red traffic light check\, because I am not very inventive. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I think it’s also good teaching to use accessible frameworks\, and a lot of people have experience with traffic lights\, so that’s a pretty easy way to shift through information. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: We couldn’t do this with a roundabout\, right?! We couldn’t describe it the same way with a roundabout. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: For people who aren’t from Wisconsin\, a roundabout is also known as a traffic circle in other parts of the country. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yes. Okay. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: I had gotten into lots of [00:11:00] fights about this when we moved to Wisconsin. I was like\, what is that? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: So step three builds on step two by asking you to be in tune with the whole group\, not just those three people. So the best time to practice this step is after something important is shared\, an idea\, a decision. A question. And so you’re going to use your scanning skills from step two to take just two seconds. \nAnd I know that doesn’t sound like enough time to read an entire room\, but the more you practice this\, two seconds is going to feel like the exact perfect amount of time. \nSo take two seconds to scan the whole group. If you’re leading the group\, just make sure to take a pause. No one’s going to notice a two second pause. No one’s going to notice a five second pause. Just take a pause if it helps\, take a drink of your coffee or your water or something in that pause\, so it’ll just give it a little more time. They won’t know that you’re reading the room. \nSo then what you’re going to do is ask yourself in those [00:12:00] two seconds\, “Does the group feel like they’re green\, yellow\, or red?” Green is that people seem engaged\, the energy is flowing. This is really a clue that you should just keep going. \nYellow\, something seems like it shifted. Maybe the energy dipped a little bit. Maybe someone’s expression changed. This is a clue to you that you should slow down. Maybe offer to take a break\, if you’re the one leading the meeting\, or maybe if you’re not leading the meeting asking\, “Hey\, could we have a five minute break or two minute break?” \nThe other thing you could do instead of taking a break is ask a question. “What’s landing for you right now? Is there anything that we’d like to name that’s happening in the room right now? What’s coming to mind for everyone right now?” \nAnd then red: probably\, obviously is where maybe the tension is quite visible. Someone maybe looks upset. The group seems a little bit fractured. A conversation has stalled. \nThis is the moment to pause\, to [00:13:00] listen\, to name what’s happening\, and when I say name what’s happening\, I would be really careful about that. Because when you name what’s happening on your own\, you’re coming at it from your perspective. And you may not be correct about the perspectives in the room but you might say\, “I’m reading that there’s some tension in the room. Am I correct?” \nYou could check in with everyone: “Am I correct that there’s some tension here?” And if so\, you could let the people in the room name it\, right? You could let them acknowledge that there’s some tension and name it. \nI want to just say that how you approach the red part depends on what the issue seems to be. I’ll give you an example. I was facilitating a big group\, multi-county initiative that these folks were trying to really make a difference in big ways across their counties. The meeting started out great\, right? So I\, we were green light at first. The meeting started out great. The energy was great. \nAnd then\, somewhere in the middle\, something shifted. We went into yellow. [00:14:00] Something shifted. I couldn’t put my finger on it. They were still engaged\, they were still going through the activities that I had brought for them to think through their strategic plan. But then the energy dipped. \nThe conversation then started to stall. That’s when we had moved into red territory. So they’re at small group tables. They started out maybe just with a little bit lower energy. So they were in the yellow zone\, but at their small group tables\, this is when the rubber’s supposed to meet the road in this particular activity. They were going to be coming up with action steps and all of that\, and the conversation stalled. \nIt got quiet in the room\, and I had been noticing something happening over the course of the day. We only had the one day to get these ideas down and on paper. And so\, I made the choice of asking\, “Okay\, so here’s what I’m noticing. I’m noticing that there’s some tension.” \nI checked in with them\, is there tension in this room? And they [00:15:00] all admitted to it. And I said\, “Can we talk about it? Is this something you feel comfortable talking about?” And they said yes. And it turns out that there was a difference in opinion about how they should proceed. About half the group was like full steam ahead\, and the other half of the group was like\, we need to consider the management of what we’re doing because. If we do full steam ahead\, we’re going to be burnt out real quick. \nAnd we were able to talk through that and get some things down on paper before the end of the day. Because that was the only day we had to work on it. So we were able to come to some conclusions now. It didn’t solve all their problems\, but it did very publicly name what was happening in that group so that they could begin the conversations of solving or resolving\, I’m gonna say in this case\, resolving their issues. \nSo I let the people in the room name it. I named what I was noticing about the [00:16:00] tension\, and I let them name what the tension was\, and I checked in\, “Are you guys comfortable talking about this\, or should we talk separately?” \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. Okay. I’m curious\, do you use this when you’re not facilitating the room? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Like when you and I are in conversation\, is that what you’re asking\, Erin?! \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: No\, I just think that not everybody who listens to our podcast maybe facilitates big groups of people. Is it still useful when you’re just like\, Joe Schmo\, just a person in a meeting? \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yeah\, I mean I think you could even use this with one other person\, although the activity is about reading the room more than it is about reading one other person. Although certainly you could use step two with reading people’s posture\, their facial expressions and their participation patterns when you’re doing one-on-one. \nBut yeah\, I absolutely think you could use this in any kind of a group setting\, with your friends\, right? You could use it in a friend setting if you want to. You could use it with [00:17:00] family\, and also I would always caution people to be careful. Be careful facilitating your family. There’s too much history sometimes\, \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yes. Okay. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: And certainly with your team\, even if your team is just three people or whatever\, you could certainly use this with the team as well. \nSo really that two second pause\, that step three is critical to the whole practice. It’s where reading the whole room actually happens\, versus honing in on a few people\, to check in on how things are going as you go along. \nSo yeah\, that’s the practice. Arrive and observe. First do a little bit of an individual\, three person scan. And use green\, yellow\, red as a way of reading the whole room before you move on\, especially after you drop something big. You know\, an idea\, if you’re leading the meeting and you dropped an idea that the leadership of the organization wants to move forward with\, and nobody had been consulted ahead of [00:18:00] time\, that’s a moment to pause and just do the scan right. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah. Well\, thank you for leading us through that. It sounds very useful. One thing that was coming to mind for me is a couple of weeks ago we had an episode about practicing discomfort by expanding your circles. It struck me as you were explaining this\, that this might also be a practice you could use as you are experiencing a new space. \nAnd I would perhaps say if you were using it in that space\, maybe you won’t go to the point where you’re acknowledging the tension in the room and trying to do any kind of facilitation\, but it may be a really good way to notice and read the room in a space that you’re unfamiliar with\, and practice learning how maybe there are different ways that people express things. \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: That’s a great idea. Green\, yellow and looking at the whole room and just practicing naming green\, yellow\, red too\, right? Without\, maybe in that particular [00:19:00] case\, it’s not your responsibility to do anything about it. \nAlso\, we can always lead from where we are. And so if we’re in yellow\, for example\, if it’s a participatory meeting\, you can ask a question too. If you feel like it’s your place or if you’re feeling it. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Yeah\, I am somewhat of a notorious question asker\, so definitely if I had been in the room and we got into small groups and it got quiet and nobody was saying anything\, I probably wouldn’t have talked to the whole room\, but I would’ve asked my table and said\, “Wow\, it seems like none of us wanna talk? What’s going on?” \nJESSICA BECKENDORF: Yep. You know what? I did initially go to a couple of individual tables and said\, “Am I right that there’s some tension?” I didn’t ask him what it was\, I just said\, “Am I right\, before I address the whole room?” \nBut yes\, I’m certain that would happen. So anyway\, reading the room is about\, and we talk about this all the time\, right\, and we always say that every single Practicast we have is one way of practicing something. [00:20:00] So in this case\, reading the room is about staying aware and curious. Those are two things we always talk about about: what the people around you are actually experiencing. \nAnd when you do that well\, you can build trust\, you can deepen collaboration and you can help people feel seen. That’s something that a lot of people very much enjoy. They like to feel seen and heard\, so this is one way of doing that too. \nERIN CARLSON RIVERA: Awesome. Thank you. \nThat’s it for this episode. Thank you all for joining us. If you enjoyed this episode\, please click the share button in whatever podcast app you’re using to share it with a friend. \nWe’ll be back next week with a new episode. Until then\, keep practicing. \n[00:21:00]\nCREDITS: The Practicing Connection Podcast is a production of One-Op and is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture\, US Department of Agriculture and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy\, US Department of Defense under award number 2 0 2 3 4 8 7 74 3 3.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:IDD\, Aging\, and Military Families: Challenges and Opportunities
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It will examine age-related health needs\, living arrangements and family caregiving\, and practical strategies for supporting this population. Learn how to address current and future needs of people with IDD. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify what aging means for people with IDD.\nExplain age-related health and social changes for people with IDD.\nDescribe living arrangements and family caregiving.\nIdentify implications for military families supporting a member with IDD.\nLearn about model programs to address the needs of people with IDD and their families.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenters” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”221213″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Tamar Heller\, PhD” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\nDistinguished Professor\nDirector\, Institute on Disability and Human Development\nDepartment of Disability and Human Development\nUniversity of Illinois Chicago \n\nTamar Heller\, Ph.D.\, Distinguished Professor\, Department of Disability and Human Development\, (DHD) University of Illinois Chicago\, directs the Institute on Disability and Human Development and is the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Family Support Co-Principal Investigator. 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SUMMARY:Supporting Academic and Social Continuity for Mobile Elementary Students
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]When elementary students change schools\, even motivated students can struggle. They may lose interest in learning\, miss their old friends\, and not get the help they need right away. This webinar provides practical strategies to keep children engaged\, connected\, and successful through relocation and other school transitions.\n \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify strategies to promote and maintain academic continuity for mobile students\, including timely transfer of IEP and 504 plans.\nApply practices that support social integration with peers and teachers during school transitions.\nRecognize and address the unique educational needs of mobile and homeschooling families.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenter” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”220138″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Natasha J. Cabrera\, Ph.D.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Dr. Cabrera is a Professor of Human Development at the University of Maryland whose research centers on father involvement\, parenting\, and the social and cognitive development of children—particularly within low-income and ethnically diverse families. She is a widely published scholar and editor\, has held national and international leadership and visiting scholar roles\, and currently co-leads fatherhood and healthy marriage research at the National Center for Research on Hispanic Families and Children.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/14/2028.\nBoard Certified Disability Management Specialists: This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hour from The Commission for Case Manager Certification. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/14/2026.\nCertified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/14/2029.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/14/2029.\nMichigan Certified Teachers: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/14/2029.\nSocial Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is approved for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO\, FL\, HI\, IA\, KS\, KY\, MI\, NY\, ND\, OH\, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/14/2029.\nOneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#f7f7f7″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Materials” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1689369183150{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691082428112{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: AdobeStock 82811999[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oneop.org/learn/160133/
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-Being
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UID:10001594-1779274800-1779280200@oneop.org
SUMMARY:Innovative Strategies for Stronger Military Nutrition Environments
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The War Department is continuing to pursue six lines of effort to strengthen nutrition readiness for military service members and their families\, and the first line of effort involves increasing access to healthy food. The military nutrition environment includes all foods\, drinks\, and dietary supplements available on military installations and ships thereby creating the food environment where service members live\, work\, and train. Improvements to the food environment start with the Military Nutrition Environment Assessment Tool (mNEAT)\, a standardized War Department web-based app to assess the nutrition environment of military settings. mNEAT scores healthy food policy\, availability\, and behavioral design across a variety of food service venues. This webinar will describe research efforts to improve the nutrition environment at Camp Lejeune\, North Carolina as well as outside the continental U.S. (OCONUS) installations. Attend this webinar to learn how nutrition and health promotion experts and leaders can  improve the food environment using tools\, including mNEAT\, to strengthen nutritional readiness for service members and their families.  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe how the nutrition environment impacts nutrition security for military service members and their families. \nIllustrate how the Military Nutrition Environment Assessment Tool (mNEAT) can be used by public health professionals\, registered dietitians\, food service leaders\, health promotion specialists\, and providers to assess the food environment.\nIdentify practical ways to improve the nutrition environment at your installation or workplace.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenters” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Capt. Amanda Diaz\, RD” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\nHealth Promotion Element Chief\nRegistered Dietitian\nRamstein AB\, Germany \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” 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custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ms. Katie Kirkpatrick\, MS\, RD\, CSSD” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\nMilitary Nutrition Environment Project Manager\nHJF employee collaborating with the USU Consortium for Health and Military Performance (CHAMP) \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” 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custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Jonathan Scott\, PhD\, RD\, CSSD\, LD\, FAND” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\nAssociate Professor\nDepartment of Military and Emergency Medicine\nUniformed Services University \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” 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Carrissa Thomas\, MS\, RD\, CSSD” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\nHealth Promotion Element Chief\nRegistered Dietitian\nNellis AB\, Las Vegas \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close December 4\, 2027 \nCertified Nutrition and Wellness Educator (CNWE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close December 4\, 2027. \nRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists (RD/RDN) and Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians\, Registered (NDTR): This webinar is pending CDR review and approval for 1.5 CPEUs.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close December 4\, 2027.\nOneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#f7f7f7″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Materials” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1689369183150{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691082428112{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: AdobeStock_1411905923.jpeg[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oneop.org/learn/160108/
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-Being
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LOCATION:https://oneop.org/learn/160108/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T045954
CREATED:20260413T175820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T163236Z
UID:10001745-1779966000-1779971400@oneop.org
SUMMARY:Early Intervention Support for a Unique Population: Serving Those Who Serve
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This presentation will inform practitioners about challenges unique to children in the military population. Additionally\, it will inform and bring awareness as to how these challenges can affect the acquisition of developmental milestones. It will examine how early interventionists utilize the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) recommended practices to achieve improved outcomes for children and their families who are impacted by these challenges. Lastly\, it will educate on how the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) early intervention coaching framework is utilized to empower families to help their children develop. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe challenges unique to children in military families and how these experiences may influence the acquisition of developmental milestones\nExplain how early interventionists use the Division for Early Childhood (DEC) Recommended Practices to support positive outcomes for children and families impacted by military-related transitions and stressors\nSummarize how the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) coaching framework supports family empowerment and promotes child development within everyday routines\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” 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column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Antoinette McAllister-Blyden\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Ms. Antoinette McAllister-Blyden is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with 18 years of experience and currently serves as a Training Specialist and Early Intervention Provider at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. With extensive experience in Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS)\, she supports developmentally delayed and medically fragile children and trains providers to implement evidence-based practices. As the spouse of a U.S. Army veteran\, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work with military-connected families.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”224107″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Ashley Simpson\, M.A.\, M.Ed.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Ms. Ashley Simpson has over 20 years of experience in Special Education and serves as a Program Manager and Early Intervention provider with Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) at Vicenza Army Health Clinic in Italy. She holds master’s degrees in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution and English as a Second Language and has extensive experience supporting at-risk\, developmentally delayed\, and medically fragile children across early childhood and school-age settings. Ms. Simpson is passionate about supporting military families and collaborating with programs such as New Parent Support and Child and Youth Services.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nBoard Certified Disability Management Specialists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hour from The Commission for Case Manager Certification. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/28/2026.\nCertified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/28/2029.\nEarly Interventionists and Early Childhood Educators: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the Early Intervention Training Program (EITP) at the University of Illinois. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/30/2027.\nIllinois Early Care & Education Providers: This webinar is pending approval as a Gateways to Opportunity Registry-approved Training for early care and education professionals in Illinois through 6/30/2027.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/28/2029.\nMichigan Certified Teachers: This webinar has been approved for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/28/2029.\nSocial Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO\, FL\, HI\, IA\, KS\, KY\, MI\, NY\, ND\, OH\, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 5/28/2029.\nOneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#f7f7f7″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Materials” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1689369183150{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691082428112{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: Adobe Firefly[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oneop.org/learn/160144/
CATEGORIES:Military Service and Family Life
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oneop.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CoverPhoto-May-28-e1775602443247.png
LOCATION:https://oneop.org/learn/160144/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T045954
CREATED:20260216T170733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T153203Z
UID:10001732-1780484400-1780489800@oneop.org
SUMMARY:Helping Preteens Thrive Through Change
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Middle schoolers face big changes in identity\, independence\, and peer relationships. These challenges that can be made harder by deployments and relocations. This session will equip professionals to help students advocate for themselves\, keep friendships across distance\, and access extracurricular activities soon after a move. We’ll highlight the role of caregivers as steady anchors and professionals as guides through unfamiliar school cultures. Participants will learn approaches that build confidence\, adaptability\, and leadership in preteens navigating changing environments. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nApply two techniques to build self-advocacy skills in new school contexts.\nIdentify two ways to maintain friendships during transitions.\nDevelop a plan to connect preteens to extracurricular activities within 60 days of relocation.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenters” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”220506″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Brent Edwards” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Brent Edwards serves as the Youth Programs Coordinator for Commander\, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Navy Child and Youth Programs\, where he leads the development of Navy-wide policies and supports the operational and professional needs of 104 Youth Centers across 71 installations worldwide. Since joining CNIC in 2010\, he has strengthened the quality and consistency of School Age Care\, Teen\, and Youth Sports and Fitness programs\, helping ensure military and DoD families have access to safe\, high-quality youth experiences that support overall family readiness. A graduate of Oregon State University\, Mr. Edwards began his career in military youth programming in 2004 and has held leadership roles at installations around the globe.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”220513″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”LTC Elisha Dansby” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]LTC Elisha Dansby serves as the Child and Youth Services Program Manager at Headquarters\, United States Army Reserve\, where she leverages military\, community\, and national partnerships to ensure Army Families have access to essential supports and services wherever they reside. In this role\, she coordinates directly with the Department of Defense and Army youth-serving organizations to strengthen service delivery and family readiness. A board-certified nurse practitioner since 2012 with more than 30 years in nursing\, LTC Dansby began her career as an LPN in the U.S. Army Reserve and earned her AASN\, BSN\, and MSN degrees before assuming her current position in October 2023.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/3/2028.\nBoard Certified Disability Management Specialists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hour from The Commission for Case Manager Certification. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/3/2026.\nCertified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/3/2029.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/3/2029.\nMichigan Certified Teachers: This webinar has been approved for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/3/2029.\nSocial Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO\, FL\, HI\, IA\, KS\, KY\, MI\, NY\, ND\, OH\, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/3/2029.\nOneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#f7f7f7″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Materials” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1689369183150{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691082428112{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: Adobe Stock 423742895[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Insights and Best Practices from the USDA Summer Food Service Program
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)\, often called “SUN Meals” is a USDA-funded\, state-administered program providing free\, nutritious meals and snacks to children 18 and younger in low-income areas during the summer\, when school is not in session. Join experts from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service and leaders from a SFSP site near Fort Bragg for a professional development webinar focused on expanding access to nutritious summer meals for children. This session will provide an overview of federal program priorities\, highlight practical strategies from a successful SFSP site\, and discuss opportunities to strengthen community partnerships and program operations. Participants will gain both policy insights and on-the-ground perspectives to support effective planning and implementation of summer meal programs. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplain the goals\, structure\, and key requirements of the Summer Food Service Program as administered by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.\nIdentify effective strategies used by SFSP sites to increase participation\, improve meal service\, and reach children in underserved communities.\nDiscuss opportunities for collaboration among schools\, community organizations\, and local partners to strengthen summer nutrition programs and improve nutrition readiness.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” 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background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”224770″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” 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Beth Maynard” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\nExecutive Director\nChild Nutrition Services\nCumberland County Schools\nFayetteville\, North Carolina \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 11\, 2028.\nCertified Nutrition and Wellness Educator (CNWE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 11\, 2028.\nRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists (RD/RDN) and Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians\, Registered (NDTR): This webinar is pending Commission on Dietetic Registration review and approval for 1.5 CPEUs.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 11\, 2028.\nCertificates of Attendance: OneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#f7f7f7″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Materials” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1689369183150{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691082428112{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: Storyblocks[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oneop.org/learn/160129/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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LOCATION:https://auburn.zoom.us/j/82442866674
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T045954
CREATED:20260415T184851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T144555Z
UID:10001737-1781780400-1781785800@oneop.org
SUMMARY:Coping with Client Loss: Professional Approaches for Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Client loss — whether through suicide\, combat-related death\, illness\, or other traumatic circumstances — carries profound implications for those who serve military-connected populations. This webinar explores the historical\, clinical\, and systemic realities surrounding client death\, particularly within high-stakes\, high-responsibility roles such as counseling\, advocacy\, chaplaincy\, and case management. \nParticipants will examine the personal\, professional\, and spiritual dimensions of grief that arise when a client dies\, including secondhand trauma\, moral distress\, and the often-silenced grief of providers. We will explore how organizational culture\, role expectations\, and systemic pressures shape the experience of loss — and why this topic deserves greater attention in military-serving communities. \nThis session lays the foundation for Part 2\, which will focus on coping strategies\, healing practices\, and post-crisis growth. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the historical and systemic context of client loss in military-connected care settings.\nDifferentiate personal\, professional\, and spiritual grief responses to client death among service providers.\nIdentify indicators of secondary traumatic stress\, moral injury\, and disenfranchised grief following client loss.\nExplain the rationale for and core elements of organizational postvention and structured support for providers following a client’s death.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” 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custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Dr. Nici Richardson McFarland” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Dr. Richardson McFarland is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor\, Board Certified Chaplain\, and Board Certified Telemental Health Provider. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Houston\, an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary\, and a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior from Capella University. In addition to her clinical work\, she serves as an adjunct professor in the counseling ministries department at Dallas Theological Seminary. She specializes in grief and loss\, trauma\, compassion fatigue\, burnout\, chronic illness\, stress management\, and spiritual distress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 18\, 2028.\nBoard Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE contact hours by The Patient Advocate Certification Board. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 18\, 2028. \nBoard Certified Case Managers: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 18\, 2027.\nSexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocates (VA): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE credits from D-SAACP Credentialing. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 18\, 2029.\nCertified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 18\, 2029.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 18\, 2028.\nDomestic Abuse Victim Advocates: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE credits from the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 18\, 2026.\nSocial Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO\, FL\, HI\, IA\, KS\, KY\, MI\, NY\, ND\, OH\, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 18\, 2029.\nOneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#f7f7f7″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Materials” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1689369183150{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1776095717445{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Webinar slides and resources will be added the day before the live session. \n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: From Adobe Stock by NanSan\, file #: 89942899 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oneop.org/learn/160139/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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LOCATION:https://oneop.org/learn/160139/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T045954
CREATED:20260304T204423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T130405Z
UID:10001734-1782385200-1782388800@oneop.org
SUMMARY:Dietary Approaches to Support Brain Health in Aging
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nCaregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) often ask: What can we do to protect brain health—or slow decline? While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease\, growing evidence suggests that dietary patterns and lifestyle behaviors play a meaningful role in supporting cognitive health and reducing risk factors associated with decline. \n\n\nThis 60-minute webinar equips providers with evidence-informed guidance on nutrition strategies that may support brain health across the lifespan. Participants will explore the role of antioxidants\, phytochemicals\, omega-3 fatty acids\, B-vitamins\, and the gut microbiome in cognitive function. The session will compare the DASH\, Mediterranean\, and MIND dietary patterns and examine emerging research linking these approaches to reduced cognitive decline. \n\n\nProviders will also learn how to address common caregiver questions about supplements\, “brain foods\,” and realistic behavior change strategies—emphasizing progress over perfection. Practical talking points and client-friendly recommendations will help providers translate research into actionable guidance for caregivers and families navigating ADRD. \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the relationship between diet\, chronic disease risk factors\, and cognitive decline in aging populations.\nIdentify key nutrients and food components associated with brain health.\nDifferentiate among the DASH\, Mediterranean\, and MIND dietary patterns.\nDiscuss the current evidence and limitations regarding dietary supplements for preventing or slowing cognitive decline.\nProvide practical\, caregiver-centered guidance that promotes sustainable behavior change and supports overall brain and cardiovascular health.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ 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column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Jenna Anding\, Ph.D.\, RD\, LD” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Professor & Extension Specialist\nSenior editor –  Journal of Extension\nTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\nDepartment of Nutrition \nJenna Anding\, PhD\, RDN\, LD is currently a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Nutrition.  A registered and licensed dietitian\, Jenna has more than 25 years of experience in developing and evaluating Extension education programs on topics that include food preservation\, food safety\, and nutrition.  More recently Jenna has worked collaboratively with faculty in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to expand her work into community development to address healthy food access and opportunities for increasing physical activity.  She currently serves as the senior editor for the Journal of Extension.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nBoard Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA): This webinar is approved l for 1.0 continuing education (CE) contact hours by The Patient Advocate Certification Board. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/25/2028.\nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is pending approval for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/25/2028.\nCertified Nutrition and Wellness Educator (CNWE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/25/2028.\nBoard Certified Case Managers: This webinar is pending approval for 1.0 continuing education (CE) clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/25/2027.\nBoard Certified Disability Management Specialists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.0 continuing education (CE) clock hour from The Commission for Case Manager Certification. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/25/2027.\nRegistered Dietitian Nutritionists (RD/RDN) and Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians\, Registered (NDTR): 14.3.3 CPE Activity Submission Review Pending. If an activity submission has not been reviewed by CDR staff\, Providers shall notify learners using the following language: “The CPE activity application for [title of activity] is pending CDR review and approval for [number of CPEUs] CPEUs.”\nCertified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/25/2028.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is pending approval for 1.0 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/25/2028.\nSocial Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO\, FL\, HI\, IA\, KS\, KY\, MI\, NY\, ND\, OH\, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 6/25/2029.\nOneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#f7f7f7″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Materials” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1689369183150{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691082428112{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: iStockphoto ID 1299079243; thesomegirl[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oneop.org/learn/160138/
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-Being
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LOCATION:https://auburn.zoom.us/j/89471857471
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T045954
CREATED:20260330T162322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T170041Z
UID:10001726-1783422000-1783425600@oneop.org
SUMMARY:Military Consumer Protection in Action: Tools and Tactics for Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]This webinar educates financial service providers on the Federal Trade Commission’s role in military consumer protection. For over ten years\, the FTC’s Military Consumer initiative has fought to stop fraud against military consumers through enforcement and consumer education. Learn about free print\, digital\, and media resources to add to your financial counseling toolbox to help service members\, veterans\, and military families spot and avoid scams and protect against identity theft. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the role of the FTC in military consumer fraud prevention\, including consumer data reports\, civil law enforcement actions to stop scammers who target veterans\, and free consumer education resources to teach consumers how to spot\, avoid\, and report fraud.\nIdentify the most common tactics scammers use to target service members\, veterans\, and military families to steal money or personal information.\nDevelop a list of federal fraud prevention resources to incorporate into financial literacy conversations\, including fraud data\, print materials\, articles\, blogs\, and shareable graphics and videos.\nIdentify ways to get the latest trends in scams and identity theft and collaborate with the FTC’s Military Consumer initiative.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenter” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” 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gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Terri Miller” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Terri Miller is a consumer education specialist in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. In her role\, within the Division of Consumer and Business Education\, Terri crafts\, implements\, and evaluates high-impact public education campaigns. \nAs a former Marine Corps spouse\, Terri leads the agency’s Military Consumer outreach initiative\, which helps military servicemembers\, veterans\, and their families detect and avoid fraud and scams that can impact everyday life in the military. Through partnerships at the federal\, state\, and local level\, Terri disseminates timely and targeted plain-language practical advice through blogs\, webinars\, television and radio interviews\, social media\, and in-person events.\n \nIn addition to military consumer outreach\, Terri works on a range of other consumer protection topics including identity theft\, student loan debt relief scams\, and youth digital and financial literacy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nAccredited Financial Counselors (AFC): This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) units by the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 7\, 2029. \nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 7\, 2028. \nCertified Personal and Family Finance Educator (CPFFE): This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 7\, 2028. \nCertified Personal Finance Counselors (CPFC): This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from The Center for Financial Certifications (FinCert.org). **Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 7\, 2029. \nCertified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 7\, 2029. \nOneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#f7f7f7″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Materials” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1689369183150{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691082428112{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: Zofia / Adobe Stock[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oneop.org/learn/160134/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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LOCATION:https://oneop.org/learn/160134/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T123000
DTSTAMP:20260505T045954
CREATED:20260216T182002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T153122Z
UID:10001721-1783594800-1783600200@oneop.org
SUMMARY:Launching Teens for Life After High School
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Teen years are a critical time to prepare for life beyond high school while still providing the guidance and support youth need. This process is often complicated for military families who are experiencing frequent relocation\, changing services\, and evolving family roles. This session will equip military families and professionals with practical tools and strategies to support youth as they prepare for post-school life. Topics will address employment\, post-secondary education\, independent living\, and military specific considerations. Professionals will gain tools to help youth launch with confidence—ready for both independence and the realities of a mobile lifestyle.  \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the key components of effective transition planning and the transition plan.\nDescribe strategies to support youth to prepare for post-school employment\, post-secondary education\, and independent living.\nIdentify supports and services available to enable military families and professionals to navigate the transition process.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenters” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”219472″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Magen Rooney\, Ph.D.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Magen Rooney-Kron\, PhD\, is an assistant professor of inclusive education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Her work focuses on supporting teachers to implement evidence-based transition practices to improve post-school employment outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities. In particular\, she is interested in promoting inclusive and high-quality work-based learning experiences that prepare students with more extensive support needs for competitive\, integrated employment. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of TASH.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”219473″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Emily Malouf\, Ph.D.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Emily is a Research Scholar at Transition Tennessee at Vanderbilt University. In her current role\, Emily delivers technical assistance to providers of Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) and engages in research to improve the quality of Pre-ETS for students across the state. Prior to her work in Tennessee\, Emily received her Ph.D. in Special Education from University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign in 2023 and has over 15 years of experience working with youth\, teens\, and adults with extensive support needs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/9/2028.\nBoard Certified Disability Management Specialists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hour from The Commission for Case Manager Certification. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/9/2026.\nCertified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/9/2029.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/9/2029.\nMichigan Certified Teachers: This webinar has been approved for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/9/2029.\nSocial Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO\, FL\, HI\, IA\, KS\, KY\, MI\, NY\, ND\, OH\, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/9/2029.\nOneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#f7f7f7″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Materials” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1689369183150{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691082428112{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: AdobeStock 208202951[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Navigating Grief: Strategies for Service Providers After Client Loss
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]When a client dies\, the grief that follows can be disorienting\, isolating\, and professionally complex. This second webinar builds on Part 1 by offering practical\, evidence-informed strategies for coping with client loss — emotionally\, spiritually\, and within the scope of professional practice. \nDesigned for service providers working with military-connected populations\, this session explores how clinicians\, chaplains\, advocates\, and case managers can navigate grief in ways that honor their humanity and uphold their professional integrity. We will examine post-crisis growth\, peer support\, supervision\, and organizational resources that foster resilience and recovery. \nParticipants will leave with tools to process grief\, engage in meaning-making\, and support one another through the aftermath of client death. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nApply evidence-informed strategies for coping with grief after client loss in military-connected care settings.\nDescribe key components of post-crisis growth and how they relate to professional healing and integration.\nIdentify supportive practices such as supervision\, peer consultation\, and organizational resources that promote recovery.\nDemonstrate awareness of ethical boundaries and self-care principles when navigating personal grief within professional roles.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” 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Board Certified Chaplain\, and Board Certified Telemental Health Provider. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Houston\, an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary\, and a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior from Capella University. In addition to her clinical work\, she serves as an adjunct professor in the counseling ministries department at Dallas Theological Seminary. She specializes in grief and loss\, trauma\, compassion fatigue\, burnout\, chronic illness\, stress management\, and spiritual distress.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 23\, 2028.\nBoard Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE contact hours by The Patient Advocate Certification Board. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 23\, 2028. \nBoard Certified Case Managers: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 23\, 2027.\nSexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocates (VA): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE credits from D-SAACP Credentialing. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 23\, 2029.\nCertified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 23\, 2029.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 23\, 2028.\nDomestic Abuse Victim Advocates: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE credits from the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 23\, 2028.\nSocial Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 CE credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO\, FL\, HI\, IA\, KS\, KY\, MI\, NY\, ND\, OH\, OK. 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URL:https://oneop.org/learn/160140/
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement
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SUMMARY:Transitions\, Connection\, and Young Adult Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”20″ constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”About This Webinar” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The move into college or vocational training is a time of independence\, identity exploration\, and social-emotional growth. It can be especially complex for military-connected young adults and those with disabilities. This session explores how professionals and families can support mental health during the transition\, particularly when a military move prompts the decision to relocate with family or stay behind to pursue career or educational goals. Participants will learn strategies for building resilience\, staying connected from a distance\, and helping young adults create supportive peer and mentor networks in new or existing communities. With intentional guidance\, young adults can navigate change with confidence and stay grounded in their sense of self. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify two strategies for helping young adults strengthen mental health skills and access supportive resources during postsecondary transitions.\nDescribe at least two ways to maintain meaningful family connection when living apart due to a relocation or educational choice.\nDemonstrate one method for helping young adults establish supportive peer or mentor relationships in a new or existing location.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”Presenter” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”5″ top_margin=”0″ constrain_group_7=”yes” bottom_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_8=”yes” right_margin=”0″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”220148″ image_size=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”5px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” position_desktop=”relative” custom_image_size=”thumb” margin_top=”10″][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Emily Tarconish\, Ph.D.” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:25|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Dr. Tarconish is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Special Education and Education Organization\, Policy and Leadership departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on the experiences of postsecondary students with disabilities\, including traumatic brain injuries\, and on evaluating inclusive practices\, faculty trainings\, and peer support models in higher education. She brings applied experience as a former vocational rehabilitation counselor and as Director of Student Accessibility Services at Clark University\, where she also led disability-centered student and peer mentoring programs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”40″ bottom_padding=”20″ left_padding_desktop=”15″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”5px” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”top” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Continuing Education (CE) Credit” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]\n\nCertified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/28/2028.\nBoard Certified Disability Management Specialists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) clock hour from The Commission for Case Manager Certification. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/28/2026.\nCertified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/28/2029.\nCertified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES): This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education credit from the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/28/2029.\nMichigan Certified Teachers: This webinar has been approved for 1.5 SCECH from the Michigan Education Association’s Center for Leadership and Learning. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/28/2029.\nSocial Workers\, Licensed Professional Counselors\, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO\, FL\, HI\, IA\, KS\, KY\, MI\, NY\, ND\, OH\, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close 7/28/2029.\nOneOp Certificates of Attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” top_margin=”0″ left_margin=”0″ constrain_group_2=”yes” right_margin=”0″ column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_color=”#f7f7f7″ column_border_style=”solid” enable_border_animation=”true” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_custom_heading text=”Event Materials” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1689369183150{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1691082428112{padding-left: 15px !important;}”]Webinar slides and resources will be added the day prior to the live session.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”13″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Photo Credit: AdobeStock 723627395[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://oneop.org/learn/160135/
CATEGORIES:Health and Well-Being
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