Episode 4: How Trauma-Informed Care Can Help Heal Our Communities
No matter how big or small – nearly everybody has experienced trauma at some point in their life. With social determinants like equity, vocation, access to food and so many more, no two stories will look the same. This is where trauma-informed care comes into play. Focused on coping skills and how to internally manage trauma, this form of care meets each individual where they’re at.
In this episode, Tom Herzog, Chief Operating Officer, Netsmart sits down with Marshaun Butler, Vice President, Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City Crittenton Children’s Center, to talk about social determinants of health, trauma-informed care and how Crittenton Children’s Center considers both of those when providing care to their children. Tune in to hear how breaking the stigma of trauma and allowing hard conversations to be had, allows us to move forward slowly but surely as a community.
Join us as we go over:
- Trauma-informed care and how it’s provided
- What different phases of trauma may look like
- Social determinants of health
- How children are receiving care through therapeutic foster programs
- The progress that has been made by leaders and advocates in the community
As you listen and learn more about trauma-informed care and how it’s tied to mental health, we hope you’ll walk away with a new understanding of all that goes into whom a person becomes. If you’re wanting to learn more or are interested in joining the cause, you can learn more at https://www.saintlukeskc.org/locations/crittenton-childrens-center.
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Episode 12: From Inclusion to Impact, Creating a Community That Matters
Join Tom Herzog as he sits down with Erin Galba, Director of Development at Inclusion Connections, a Kansas City–based nonprofit dedicated to creating pathways to meaningful employment, life skills development and community connection for people of special abilities. Erin shares the organization’s origin story, rooted in a parent’s question of “what’s next,” and how Inclusion Connections has grown into a holistic model that supports independence, purpose and belonging.
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Episode 14: Disrupting Generational Poverty: Operation Breakthrough’s Mission to Support Children and Families
Netsmart associates Tom Herzog and Wendy Hill sit down with Mary Esselman, President and CEO of Operation Breakthrough to discuss how the organization works to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. The episode explores Operation Breakthrough’s mission, services and impact, including how support ranging from education resources to mental health support, assist families experiencing poverty in and around Kansas City. This conversation also highlights how volunteering through the EveryDayMatters Foundation can help associates get involved and make a meaningful impact in the community.
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Episode 10: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health: The Legacy of Carl’s Cause
In this episode, Tom sits down with Kelly Specht, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Carl’s Cause, an organization dedicated to reshaping the narrative around mental health. Kelly shares her personal story of her son Carl, whose battle with mental health culminated tragically in 2017. Despite the devastating loss, Kelly and her family transformed their grief into a powerful force for change, advocating for mental health awareness and support.
