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Here’s what I’ve been up to lately…
Heading to Hong Kong to promote grief literacy
I am thrilled to share that I will be speaking at the *JCBeCARE’s Symposium, "Towards a Compassionate Community: Call for Grief Literacy in Hong Kong” this May!I’ll be delivering three talks:-“Speaking Grief: Enhancing Grief Literacy Through Conversations About...
I’m on the board of the NACG!
I am honored, humbled, and excited to be joining the Board of Directors for the National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) With nominations coming from across the nation and following an election by the membership of the organization, the NACG are membership and...
Navigating Conversations After Suicide Loss
🌟 Break the Silence, Shatter the Stigma: Join Us in the Journey of Healing 🌟 Do you find it challenging to share the story of your loved one's passing? Are you tired of the awkward looks and the need to comfort others when you should be the one receiving comfort?...
Keystone Stories: A State of Service
We are constantly bombarded with bad news ranging from the struggling economy to climate change, and it can be easy to feel discouraged. But where there are problems, there are almost always solutions, and Pennsylvanians across the state are finding innovative ways to...
WPSU Short: Children’s Eye Screenings Don’t Tell the Whole Story
When children pass routine eye screenings administered by their school nurse or pediatrician, it can create a false sense of security that leaves certain issues undiagnosed. That’s because screenings typically check distance vision whereas a full eye exam assess...
Imagine Learning Foundation Grant for Learning Grief
Exciting news for the on-going quest to create a more grief-aware society: To expand on WPSU’s forerunner multimedia project, Speaking Grief, Imagine Learning Foundation has awarded WPSU a $100,000 grant to support the creation of Learning Grief, a free...
2023 Mid-Atlantic Emmy Nomination
Thrilled to share that a profile of Aquila Kikora Franklin that I produced and directed for WPSU has been nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy® Award! Kikora is a professor of theater/dance at the Penn State School of Theatre, dancer, choreographer, and co-founder and...
Comic Con 2023
It was an honor to sit on a panel at Comic-Con International San Diego alongside Jill A. Harrington, DSW, LCSW, Tashel Bordere, PhD, CT, Heather Stang, David Carey, and Brendan Sprout to share the healing work of Superhero...
Keystone Stories: Behind the Scenes at LifeCycle
Had a fun day filming at New Life Community Church in Carlisle. Their Life Cycle program will be featured in the upcoming season of WPSU's Keystone Stories; it’s a volunteer-led effort that provides individuals and families in need with transportation.
Facing Suicide: Prevention and Postvention Webinar
In this WPSU webinar, we explore the factors that contribute to thoughts of suicide and suicidal behavior, share tools for how to check-in with yourself and initiate difficult conversations with others, offer guidance on how to seek help, explore the relationship...