Stuff That Matters - A New Hope Podcast

Stuff that Matters is an interview-based show centered around important voices in the broader human services space that have something to say about something...that matters.Primarily long-form, occasionally short-form, free flowing interviews. The focus is not only on the guests themselves, but also the issues they represent. Ranging from mental health, childcare, substance abuse, healthcare and various hard-hitting topics. This podcast can truly be a game-changer and great outlet for so many. Hosts: New Hope Treatment Center's (Rock Hill, SC) Matt Simon, Mike O'Connor and Patrick Puzzo.

Stuff That Matters - A New Hope Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Stuff That Matters - A New Hope Podcast, a health show with 64 episodes published.

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  Stuff that Matters, Ep. 48 - Dr. Natasha Donnelly, Mental Health, Suicide Awareness, Cedar Oaks Clinic, Research

  Sep 9, 202656 min

  PMHNP-BC, APRN, and Sociologist with a Ph.D. focused on narrative analysis to inform suicide awareness. (00:01:40-00:10:36) – Her background and origin story getting into the mental health world. Her early studies and research. (00:10:37-00:14:23) – Standards that limited what she could do with patients earlier in her career and the early days of Cedar Oaks Clinic. (00:14:24-00:24:16) – The differences and similarities between how mental health and suicide is treated in the UK vs. the US. Personal stories of clients and patients she has helped. (00:24:18-00:34:25) – The importance of narrative and language as it pertains the suicide and simply checking in with someone struggling. (00:36:12-00:48:13) - How to shift someone’s mindset and inject positive thoughts into one’s life. Themes and trends that she has seen amongst her clients and the root cause of struggles. (00:48:15) – More about Cedar Oaks and the Stuff that Matters. Subscribe and like, rate and review. You can watch full episodes on YOUTUBE . Check out our to learn more about New Hope on our WEBSITE .

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  Stuff that Matters, Ep. 47 - Mary Kathryn Elkins, Child Advocacy, Charlotte, Child Abuse, Non-Profit

  Aug 28, 202654 min

  Mary Kathryn Elkins is the Senior Director of Programs for the Child Advocacy Center of Charlotte. Children’s Advocacy Center of Charlotte, formerly known as Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center, is a nonprofit organization that coordinates the investigation, prosecution and treatment of the most severe cases of child abuse in Mecklenburg County. Mary Kathryn strives to impact systems of care to reduce barriers to treatment for clients and to provide secondary-traumatic stress informed leadership to direct care professionals. Using years of experience in higher education, small business management, non-profit work, and health and human services, she applies a keen eye to problem solving and strategic planning and am always working to move processes forward. Utilizing experience as a nonprofit manager and a mental health clinician, she translates data to help tell the story of the incredible work being done at Pat’s Place. In addition to her MSW and clinical licensure, Elkins hold a graduate certificate in Play Therapy from UNCC and am a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional. She is also trained in PCIT therapy for children ages 2-6 with profound behavioral concerns and am rostered by PCIT International. (00:01:43-00:14:34) – Her background and the Child Advocacy Center of Charlotte. (00:14:35-00:28:22) – Diving more into the CAC. (00:30:39-00:44:55) – Technology's impact on the CAC; the impact on referrals and reach. The UNC School of Social Works Jordan Institute Fellowships. (00:44:56-00:48:37) – The power of perspective especially pertaining to the work of Child Advocacy Center. (00:48:39) – The Stuff that Matters Subscribe and like, rate and review. You can watch full episodes on YOUTUBE . Check out our to learn more about New Hope on our WEBSITE .

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  Stuff that Matters, Ep. 46 - Mike Leach, Foster Care, Child Welfare, South Carolina DSS, Families, Youth

  Jul 20, 202646 min

  Mike Leach is the Chief External Engagement Officer for Think Of US. He's the Principal for Leach Consulting Group, LLC, a partner at Momenta Advisors, Senior Fellow at Center for the Helping Professions and the former State Director at South Carolina DSS. (00:01:23-00:14:58) - His background – gettinginto child welfare and into the South Carolina DSS space. (00:14:59-00:41:07) – A birds eye view of the childwelfare system; what states are doing things well. A look at the frontline staff, and ultimately what is needed to help families stay together. How things have changed post pandemic in the last few years, specifically pertaining toolder adolescents. (00:41:08-00:45:51) – Child welfare and juvenilejustice systems acquiring investments and receiving funding to improve the care that can be provided. The stuff that matters. Subscribe and like, rate and review. You can watch full episodes on YOUTUBE . Check out our to learn more about New Hope on our WEBSITE .

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  Stuff that Matters, Ep. 45 - Michael Prelaske, Digital Game Based Learning, Teaching, Education, Engagement

  Jun 11, 202656 minS0

  <p>Michael Prelaske is a high school social studies teacher in Wake County, NC, a Graduate Research Assistant at NC State, and founder of 1347 Games, where he designs immersive, multiplayer simulations for classroom learning. His work challenges the traditional model of passive instruction by exploring how digital game-based learning can improve engagement, deepen understanding, and increase long-term retention.</p><p>Michael’s research focuses on the efficacy of game-based instruction, particularly how well knowledge transfers beyond the game environment and sticks with students over time. He is especially interested in how interactive systems can make abstract or complex content—like glob...

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  Stuff that Matters, Ep. 44 - Michael Chavis, Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Rock Hill Police, Services, Community, Response, Care, Safety

  May 18, 20261h 8mS0

  <p>Officer Michael Chavis, a Police Lieutenant for the Rock Hill Police department. Coming up on nearly 25 years of service, Officer Chavis has seen it all. Serving as a police officer, detective, a sergeant, lieutenant, public information and an executive officer. We discuss how he got into law enforcement, what role the Rock Hill PD has pertaining to mental health, substance abuse, homelessness and suicide prevention. The changes that he has seen over the years, and so much more. Officer Chavis, like much of the Rock Hill PD, has been a friendly face and resource in the community, attending various...

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