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Social Changers Episode 6 : 38,000 Veterans Experencing Homelessness

A panel discussion with Veterans. Social Changers: Episode 6 – June 29, 2022 January 2010, 76,329 veterans were living in emergency shelter, in transitional housing, or in an unsheltered place (e.g., on the streets, in cars, or in abandoned buildings). During a 12-month period (October 2009 through September 2010), an estimated 144,842 veterans spent at […]

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Social Changers Episode 5: Beyond the Myth – Black Women in America

Beyond the Myth: Black Women in America is a panel discussion between two Black women, Betty Malloy, MSW and Dr. Renee Campbell moderated by ACTT: Social Change Warriors Founder and Director Kathern Felton Paige, MSW.  Social workers, Ms. Malloy and Dr. Campbell will share detailed experiences of living in the US as black women (with […]

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Social Changers Episode 4: Bryan Stewart

Host: Kathern Felton Paige, MSW Guest: Bryan Stewart, MSW, CCLC  Producer: Social Change Warriors Bryan holds a BA in Social Work from Sacramento State University and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. His Christian Life Coaching certification was earned at the Professional Christian Coaching and Counseling Academy, Cape Coral, […]

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Social Changers Episode 3: Gun Violence

Host: Kathern Felton Paige Discussion Panel: Jannise Johnson, Oshmin Odin, Christopher Paige, Anna Ribeiro, Robert Sands, Maria Stamsen, Geoffrey Wiggins-Long Producer: Social Change Warriors There have been 212 mass shootings in the US this year as of May 25, 2022. The panel discusses the recent mass shootings, mental health, and gun legislation.

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Social Changers Episode 2: Anthony Carter

Hosted by Kathern Felton Paige Guest Speaker: Anthony Carter Produced by Social Change Warriors An interview with Anthony Carter discussing documentary filmmaking for social workers.

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Social Changers Episode 1: Josh Kleinbergs

Hosted by Kathern Felton Paige, MSW Guest Speaker: Joshua Kleinbergs, MSW Produced by Social Change Warriors Homelessness in Los Angeles County Los Angeles County is home to an estimated 10 million people. This is a population larger than the entire state of North Carolina.  It has been reported that the roots of homelessness in LA […]

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Perinatal Mental Health: An Overview

Hosted by Anna Ribeiro, LMSW Moderated by Kathern Felton Paige Produced by Social Change Warriors Overview Introduction What are PMADs? Myths vs. reality Who is affected? Risk factors and COVID-19 Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Common symptoms in practice “Baby Blues” Postpartum depression Anxiety and panic disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder Bipolar & psychosis […]

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6 Facts About Postpartum Mental Health I Wish I Had Known Before Giving Birth

Written by Anna Ribeiro, LMSW Pregnancy and postpartum can be a whirlwind of joy, gratitude, fear, confusion, and hope. During pregnancy, so much time is spent trying to figure out how to care for your growing baby. This is only intensified after the baby is born. During this phase, we give so much care to […]

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Workshop: Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving Offered in: English  Trainer: Kathern Felton Paige, MSW Session Title: Distracted Driving: Life or Death Session Category: Drivers Education Session Style: Workshop Abstract This workshop is designed to inform teenagers and adults on the impact and consequences of driving distracted.  Attendees will increase their knowledge in identifying dangerous behaviors while driving and learn […]

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This is What a Desert Looks Like

Written by Marie Stamsen #foodinsecurity #fooddeserts #itsnotwhatitlookslike #feedamerica #nochildhungry Most Americans today grew up watching commercials on TV asking for donations to feed the hungry children in Africa or Southeast Asia.  Our parents guilted us into finishing our plates, reminding us that kids in far off places were much less fortunate than ourselves.  Make no […]