Explore health and wellness topics with experts in specific health and wellness fields to educate, advocate and empower the community.

Childhood Trauma

Childhood Trauma

There's a significant amount of misinformation surrounding children who’ve experienced trauma and how parents or caregivers should respond. Hosted by the amazing Dr. Lekeshia Jarrett, we’ll dive into Childhood Trauma with the brilliant Dr. Khadijia Tribie Reid and the inspiring J’vanete Skiba.

Resources

New Hanover Resiliency Task Force

https://www.nhcbouncesback.org/

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

https://www.nctsn.org/

Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear

https://www.familypromiselowercapefearnc.org/

Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Disease

Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Disease

Local Resources

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration

https://www.theaftd.org/

This special conversation features Brooke Vallely, Program Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association Eastern NC Chapter, and Faye Jacobs, mental health educator from Trillium Geriatric Adult Mental Health Specialty Team. Together, they dive into the important topics of healthy aging, Alzheimer’s, and practical ways we can support our loved ones.

This video is packed with valuable information, real-life guidance, and expert insights that you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re personally navigating these challenges or want to be informed, it’s an essential resource!

Resources

National Institute of Aging

https://www.nia.nih.gov/

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

https://alzfdn.org/caregiving-resources/

Breaking Barriers: Understanding Autism

Breaking Barriers: Understanding Autism

This Talk On Health Features:

Dr. Veronica Sills, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University,

Nicole Harris, Connections Specialist & BFAST Navigator for the Autism Society of North Carolina

In this talk, you'll discover the true nature of autism, debunk common misconceptions, and gain a deeper understanding of what autism really means. You'll also learn about valuable resources and support options available for both your loved one and their caregivers. Join us to listen to this enlightening discussion!

Resources