Insider – From the Director

Melissa Echerd

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Insider - From the Director

March 9, 2021

Are You OK?

"We are all in this together... but are we?" Listening has never been so valued a skill! With gratitude, Cassie…

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Melissa Echerd

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Insider - From the Director

February 4, 2021

Developing Self Worth Begins in Childhood

"We've all been teenagers.  That's why it is up to us..." Developing self-worth to avoid abuse begins in childhood. Let’s…

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Melissa Echerd

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Insider - From the Director

January 13, 2021

Safe Residents Can Celebrate Out Loud

"Where's the party?" Yes, many things still are very different from what we anticipated for 2021. It’s just another reason…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

December 1, 2020

We’re Still Having a Joyous, Safe (Socially Distanced) Christmas

The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life, but a new way of living…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

November 2, 2020

‘You shall find rest for your souls’

As I write this, new cases of COVID-19 are on the rise and expected to worsen during the winter months.…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

May 4, 2020

It’s hard to learn new things

I remember the first time I watched my nephew and his friends play the video game, Fortnite. All I could…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

March 31, 2020

Crisis Brings Clarity

We identify and cling to the things that matter most to us during a crisis like what we’re experiencing during…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

March 2, 2020

Do You Define “Emergency” Like This?

I recently was particularly attuned when listening to the intercom: Helpline call, line 72. Helpline call, line 73. These announcements…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

February 7, 2020

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

Even though February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, most teenagers and parents won’t be talking about it.…

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Kevin Carr

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Insider - From the Director

December 31, 2019

She Made Broken Look Beautiful

Happy New Year! One of my favorite poems hangs on the wall opposite my desk. "She made broken look beautiful…

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