Show notes
On the latest episode of Chesterfield Behind the Mic, we talk to Valerie Fowlkes and Ginger Dotter from Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services about the ways that parents can best prepare and support their children and teens as they get ready to start a new school year. We talk through tips and strategies for homework, sleep, screen time and how parents can be involved in order to help their kids navigate what can be a stressful time.
For more information contact Prevention Services at 804-768-7800. For Counseling Services, contact Intake is 804-768-7318.
For assistance in a crisis: MHSS Crisis (24/7) is 804-748-6356 or contact The National Suicide Prevention Hotline by dialing 9-8-8.
Credits:
Director: Martin Stith
Executive Producer: Susan S. Pollard
Co-Executive Producer: Teresa Bonifas
Producer/Writer/Host: Brad Franklin
Director of Photography/Editor: Matt Boyce
Graphics: Debbie Wrenn
Promotions and Media: J. Elias O'Neal
Music:
Hip Hop This by Seven Pounds
Inspiring Electronic Rock by Alex Grohl
Guests:
Valerie Fowlkes, M.Ed.- Senior Clinician/Prevention Consultant with Chesterfield Mental Health Prevention Services
Ginger Dotter- Senior Clinician with Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services
Filmed in-house by the Department of Communications and Media
Chesterfield.gov/podcast
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