Best Vermont CWTP Podcasts (2024)

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Sibling Aggression & Abuse 34:42

2h ago34:42

34:42

Sibling aggression is the most common form of family violence, yet it remains hidden and confused with sibling rivalry. Numerous studies have linked sibling aggression and abuse to worse mental and physical health and problematic interpersonal relationships with parents, peers, and romantic partners. Join Cassie as she speaks with Corinna Jenkins T…

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Mandated Reporting: Safety or Surveillance? 49:01

2M ago49:01

49:01

Is mandated reporting critical to achieving child and family safety in our communities, or is it an outdated strategy that facilitates family surveillance? Who is this policy serving and why? What is driving the shift in thinking about mandated reporting? Join Jill Richard, MEd. & Dr. James Metz as they set the stage to learn from our history and c…

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The Triple Intersection of Trauma, Neurodiversity & Gender Diversity – Part 3 41:39

3M ago41:39

41:39

Neurodivergent youth and young adults, including those with autism, and gender-expansive youth face more adversity and are at a greater risk of trauma, such as abuse and neglect, as well as experiences like rejection, isolation, and bullying than their peers without those differences. Those living at the intersection of both neurodivergence, and ge…

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The Triple Intersection of Trauma, Neurodiversity & Gender Diversity – Part 2 29:43

3M ago29:43

29:43

Neurodivergent youth and young adults, including those with autism, and gender-expansive youth face more adversity and are at a greater risk of trauma, such as abuse and neglect, as well as experiences like rejection, isolation, and bullying than their peers without those differences. Those living at the intersection of both neurodivergence, and ge…

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The Triple Intersection of Trauma, Neurodiversity & Gender Diversity – Part 1 38:13

4M ago38:13

38:13

Neurodivergent youth and young adults, including those with autism, and gender-expansive youth face more adversity and are at a greater risk of trauma, such as abuse and neglect, as well as experiences like rejection, isolation, and bullying than their peers without those differences. Those living at the intersection of both neurodivergence, and ge…

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Youth & Suicide Series Part 3: Moving beyond prevention into creating lives of hope and connection. 32:19

5M ago32:19

32:19

Join Cassie, Chris, & Ellen as they close this series by discussing how to support youth beyond crisis response and foster lives worth living. Listen to Part 1 & Part 2 for information on universal screening and how to respond when youth screen positive. Transcripts and show notes available at https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/…

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Youth & Suicide Series, Part 2- Someone screened positive - Now what? 38:47

5M ago38:47

38:47

Youth suicide is a public health crisis, and we all have a role in prevention! Join Cassie, Ellen, & Chris as they discuss how to respond to youth in crisis, and what to do after you’ve administered a screening tool. Transcripts & show notes available at: https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/By Vermont CWTP

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Youth & Suicide Series Part 1- You Have To Ask. 46:10

6M ago46:10

46:10

Part 1- You Have To Ask: The Importance of Screening for Suicide Prevention. Youth suicide is a public health crisis, and we all have a role in prevention! Join Cassie, Ellen, & Chris as they bust some myths about youth suicide, dig into the importance of screening, and walk through an accessible approach to screening that almost anyone can use. Sh…

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Youth Voice Mini-series- Part 3 31:08

10M ago31:08

31:08

Join Mercedes and Hailey in this third and final episode as they share their experiences in the VT DCF child welfare system with host, Kate Cunningham. Using the list of hopes and aspirations for any youth in state’s care that the St. Joseph’s Orphanage survivors created in 2020, we discuss the importance of youth having access to their information…

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Youth Voice Mini-series - Part 2 32:27

10M ago32:27

32:27

Join Mercedes and Hailey in this second episode as they share their experiences in the VT DCF child welfare system with host, Kate Cunningham. Using the list of hopes and aspirations for any youth in state’s care that the St. Joseph’s Orphanage survivors created in 2020, we discuss the importance of the relationship between a youth in care and thei…

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Youth Voice Mini-series - Part 1 32:59

11M ago32:59

32:59

Join host Kate Cunningham as she speaks with Hailey and Mercedes, about their experiences as children in custody in the VT DCF child welfare system. Using the list of hopes and aspirations for any youth in state’s care that the St. Joseph’s Orphanage survivors created in 2020, Hailey & Mercedes tell their stories over three episodes, and dig into t…

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Child Welfare with Justice as the Throughline Part 3: Nurturing Freedom Dreams 57:42

1y ago57:42

57:42

Join us for our last episode in our 3-part miniseries with Corey Best on racial justice in child welfare. In this episode, Janine Beaudry brings Corey B. Best and Vermont Family Services Division, Deputy Commissioner Aryka Radke together to dream about, and discuss, the just child and family support system we want to build, along with a few specifi…

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Child Welfare with Justice as the Throughline, Part 2 33:51

1y ago33:51

33:51

Join Janine Beaudry as she continues her conversation with Corey B. Best, in Part 2, of our 3-part mini-series on racial justice in child welfare. In part 2, Corey & Janine focus on how the legacy of chattel slavery underpins the current child welfare system, and the current push to abolish racist practices to build a just child and family support …

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Announcement- We have a new name! 1:44

1y ago1:44

1:44

The Vermont Child Welfare Training Partnership (VT-CWTP) is proud to announce that we are changing the name of our podcast to THE SOCIAL WORK LENS.By Vermont CWTP

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Child Welfare with Justice as the Throughline Part 1 41:31

1+ y ago41:31

41:31

Most of us are having uncomfortable conversations about racism these days. Join Janine Beaudry as she talks with Corey B. Best about the origins and impacts of white supremacy in our country, and how authentic connection and belonging can help us all see the malady for what it is and move toward healing. Transcript, Bios, and Show notes available a…

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A Reflective Approach to Uncomfortable Conversations 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

29:25

We all have Uncomfortable Conversations sometimes... join host Cassie Gillespie as she talks with Jan Fook, PhD about her work on using a Reflective Approach, and how this approach can transform tough conversations. Transcript, Bios, and Show notes available at: https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/By Vermont CWTP

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Harnessing Courage in Conversations to Keep Kids Safe 36:47

2y ago36:47

36:47

“She said that the only thing that made this thing (a child being removed from their home) even a teenier bit more bearable, was that she saw tears in the social worker’s eyes” – Dr. Nicki Weld describing compassionate courage. Join host Kate Cunningham as she talks with Dr. Nicki Weld about the concept of courage, and the importance of caregivers …

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The Team as a Secure Base with Dr. Laura Biggart 25:05

2y ago25:05

25:05

Join Cassie as she talks with Dr. Laura Biggart about The Team as Secure Base Model. The Team as a Secure Base model is an adapted version of Gillian Schofield and Mary Beek’s Secure Base model (we have an episode on this- check it out!) used in foster care, adoption, residential care and schools; and draws from social workers’ experiences and thei…

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The Secure Base Model with Dr. Gillian Schofield 28:06

2y ago28:06

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Safety and Security are at the heart of any meaningful relationship, especially the relationship between caregiver and child. In this episode, Cassie talks with Professor Gillian Schofield PhD about the Secure Base model, which provides a framework for building positive relationships and promoting security and resilience, not only in foster care, a…

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Part 2: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations about Normative Child Sexual Development and Behavior 36:48

2y ago36:48

36:48

Talking with kids about their sexual development can certainly be uncomfortable. When you are a caregiver or a Family Services worker, having those conversations with a child you barely know might feel doubly uncomfortable. Add to that a limited knowledge of normative sexual development; maybe sprinkle in some myths, values, and a healthy sense of …

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Part 1: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations about Normative Child Sexual Development and Behavior 31:01

2y ago31:01

31:01

Talking with kids about their sexual development can certainly be uncomfortable. When you are a caregiver or a Family Services worker, having those conversations with a child you barely know might feel doubly uncomfortable. Add to that a limited knowledge of normative sexual development; maybe sprinkle in some myths, values, and a healthy sense of …

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Adoption is Uncomfortable 45:15

2y ago45:15

45:15

Join host Pete Cudney and guest Nam Holtz as they explore some of the complexity of adoption and transracial adoption. Adoption is complicated, transracial adoption even more so. In this conversation Nam highlights the importance of examining some of our taken for granted assumptions, and the need to have open and sometimes uncomfortable conversati…

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Safety Culture: Why feeling connected to your colleagues matters. 38:36

2y ago38:36

38:36

Last season we brought you an introduction to Safety Culture and Safety Science with Mike Cull. Well guess who’s back? On today’s episode Cassie & Pete welcome Mike Cull and his colleague Elizabeth Riley to talk about Why Feeling Connected to your Colleagues Matters. Mike and Elizabeth will help us explore the connection between psychological safet…

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Leaning into Uncomfortable Conversations 38:34

2y ago38:34

38:34

What is an uncomfortable conversation and why should we have them? Join Cassie Gillespie & Kate Cunningham as they dig into uncomfortable conversations, what happens in your body when we try to have them, and some tips to have them more effectively. Transcripts and show notes available at https://vermontcwtp.org/podcast/…

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Season 3 Trailer: Leaning into Uncomfortable Conversations 2:16

2y ago2:16

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By Vermont CWTP

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SEASON FINALE- Youth Voice: Stigma in Foster Care 38:29

2+ y ago38:29

38:29

Youth in DCF custody can feel stigmatized by the many stereotypes and common misconceptions about their experiences. Jaylyn and Ashley were two youth in custody who are now young adults; they discuss how the assumptions made by the professionals and caregivers in their lives have impacted them, and they offer thoughts for improving relationships wi…

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SPECIAL MINI-SERIES: RACE & RACISM IN CHILD WELFARE Part 3 – Birth, Foster, & Adoptive Families 55:40

2+ y ago55:40

55:40

Part 3 - Focuses on Families & Caregivers. Make sure to listen to the end for a special bonus conversation with Tabitha that digs deeper into how to talk to families about race. Join Tabitha Moore as she explores critical themes in Race & Racism in Child Welfare with Dr. Ken Hardy. In this series Tabitha and Ken explore critical themes in race/raci…

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SPECIAL MINI-SERIES: RACE & RACISM IN CHILD WELFARE Part 2- Children of Color in the Child Welfare System 36:25

2+ y ago36:25

36:25

Join Tabitha Moore as she explores critical themes in Race & Racism in Child Welfare with Dr. Ken Hardy. In this series Tabitha and Ken explore critical themes in race/racism as they relate to the Child Welfare Workforce, Caregivers, and children and youth of color in the child welfare system. Please note- although each episode in this mini-series …

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SPECIAL MINI-SERIES: RACE & RACISM IN CHILD WELFARE Part 1 - Vermont’s Child Welfare Workforce 51:24

2+ y ago51:24

51:24

Join Tabitha Moore as she explores critical themes in Race & Racism in Child Welfare with Dr. Ken Hardy. Over the next three weeks, Tabitha and Ken will explore race/racism as it relates to the Child Welfare Workforce, Caregivers, and children and youth of color in the child welfare system. Please note- although each episode in this mini-series doe…

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Great Partnerships between Kin and Foster Caregivers 31:57

2+ y ago31:57

31:57

Kin and Foster Caregivers are the heart of Vermont’s Family Services Division. Join Janine Beaudry from VT-CWTP as she explores how strong, positive partnerships between kinship and foster caregivers can support safety and wellbeing for children and within families. You’ll hear from 3 women who, in their very different roles, worked together to giv…

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Reading to Promote Healing 26:01

3y ago26:01

26:01

While there are many reasons why a family becomes involved with the child welfare system, one truth is always present, that a young person’s move away from their parent(s) causes feelings of grief and loss for everyone in that family. In this episode Sharon O’Neil will be talking with Jamie Blouin, Stephanie Reale, and Jonathan Clark about using li…

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Longevity in the Field 44:36

3y ago44:36

44:36

Turnover in this field is high, but some people stay for their whole career and thrive. Join Leslie Stapleton from VT- CWTP as she talks with Tracey Brown and Shannon Morton, two “thrivers” who have managed to stick it out, to find out what keeps them doing this work, despite its many challenges.By Vermont CWTP

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Consulting on Domestic Violence Cases 36:11

3y ago36:11

36:11

Domestic Violence impacts the lives of many families. Join Pete Cudney from VT-CWTP as he chats with Family Service Worker Jess Peloquin and Domestic Violence Specialist Samantha Zellinger about utilizing consultation effectively when working to support families impacted by domestic violence, how they have developed their partnership, and some of t…

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Top 10 Myths about Child Abuse withUVM's Child Safe Progra, 29:04

3y ago29:04

29:04

The Child Protection Team, from UVM Medical Center’s Child Safe Program conducts MDT evaluations of children who are suspected of being maltreated. Join host Cassie Gillespie from VT- CWTP as she talks with the Child Protection Team about the top 10 child abuse myths they encounter in their work.By Vermont CWTP

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Safety Culture with Michael Cull 31:57

3y ago31:57

31:57

Just like aviation, healthcare, and the nuclear industry, Child Welfare is a safety critical industry. High stakes, high consequence decisions are made by child welfare workers and caregivers everyday. Although we may not think about child welfare workers and caregivers in the same way we think about pilots, surgeons, and nuclear technicians, we sh…

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Trauma Stewdardship with Laura van Dernoot Lipsky 38:51

3y ago38:51

38:51

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky is the founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others, and The Age of Overwhelm. Widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of trauma exposure, she has worked nationally, and internationally for more than three decades.…

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Season 2 Trailer 0:54

3y ago0:54

0:54

Season 2 is coming... Listen for a sneak peek!By Vermont CWTP

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Episode 11: Special Edition - Caregiver Spotlight on Grief and Loss 27:37

4y ago27:37

27:37

We are delighted to end our first season with our last caregiver spotlight episode! Join Sharon O’Neill and Janine Beaudry from the Vermont Child Welfare Training Partnership as they talk about Grief & Loss as it relates to kin, foster and adoptive families with Michelle Colburn, FSD Resource Coordinator.…

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Episode 10-SPECIAL EDITION: Caregiver Spotlight on Trauma & Self-Care 29:12

4y ago29:12

29:12

We are delighted to share our first caregiver spotlight episode! This episode will focus on looking at Trauma and Self-Care through a caregiver lens. Join Janine Beaudry and Sharon O’Neill from the Vermont Child Welfare Training Partnership as they talk with Cathy Frost-Brooks, adoptive parent, trainer, and FSD Resource Coordinator about taking car…

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Episode 9 - Professional Dangerousness 34:14

4y ago34:14

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Join Kate Cunningham & Cassie Gillespie from VT-CWTP as they talk about Professional Dangerousness & Safety Culture in child welfare work.By Vermont CWTP

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Episode 8 - Medical Child Abuse 22:31

4y ago22:31

22:31

Dr. James Metz and Tracey Wagner, Forensic RN from the University of Vermont's Child Safe Program talk with Cassie Gillespie about Medical Child Abuse, formerly known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy.By Vermont CWTP

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Episode 7- Harm Reduction 36:50

4y ago36:50

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Aron Steward PhD., Chief of Psychology for UVM Health Network’s Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital talks with Tabitha Moore of CWTP about utilizing a Harm Reduction Approach in Child Welfare.By Vermont CWTP

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Episode 6-Sentinel Injuries 29:29

4y ago29:29

29:29

Dr. James Metz and Tracey Wagner, Forensic RN from the University of Vermont's Child Safe Program talk with Cassie Gillespie about sentinel injures on children and TEN-4.By Vermont CWTP

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Episode 5- Sexting & Pornography: Impact and Risk to Teens 38:20

4y ago38:20

38:20

In today's digital landscape, rates of sexting and pornography use are on the rise amongst teenagers. Join Cassie Gillespie & Pete Cudney from VT-CWTP as they talk with Su Robinson, LICSW about the prevalence, best practices and dangers associated with sexting and porn.By Vermont CWTP

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Episode 4- Child-Parent Psychotherapy 31:03

4y ago31:03

31:03

Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) is an evidence based practice originally designed by Alicia Lieberman, PhD, with the University of California, San Francisco. In this episode Pete Cudney from VT-CWTP interviews Vermont psychologist Kaitlin Zura, MA, from the NFI Family Center, about how children are impacted by trauma, how the CPP model guides the …

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Episode 3- Human Trafficking 39:05

4y ago39:05

39:05

Trissie Casanova, LICSW & Aron Steward PhD talk with Cassie Gillespie about Human Trafficking in Vermont and its impact on Child Welfare.By Vermont CWTP

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Episode 2- Restorative Practices 43:29

4y ago43:29

43:29

Join Tabitha Moore as she chats with local experts Kate Brayton & Marc Wennberg about Restorative Practices in Vermont.By Vermont CWTP

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Episode 1- Hoarding & Squalor 28:01

4+ y ago28:01

28:01

Hoarding & Squalor expert David O'Leary chats with Cassie Gillespie & Pete Cudney from CWTP about hoarding disorder and engagement & assessment strategies.By vermontcwtp

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