Stepping Stones for Mental Wellness
A Stepping Stones Group Podcast Series
We are excited to announce our new podcast: Stepping Stones to Mental Wellness! Stepping Stones for Mental Wellness is a podcast series offering authentic perspectives, expert advice, and real-life experiences that resonate with listeners and foster a sense of community and solidarity among those who may be facing similar struggles. You can listen to our weekly podcast series through Spotify.
Parent Foundational Series
The Stepping Stones Group released their first ever podcast with an initial parent foundational series! This marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing valuable resources and support to families navigating mental health challenges.
August Podcasts
Understanding Mental Health
8/5/2024
Sharana Sloss, South Carolina Clinical Director, joins the podcast to talk about what is mental health, signs/symptoms, and next steps.
Mental Health Assessments and Screeners
8/12/2024
Molly Mayes, Clinical Manager for The Stepping Stones Group joins the podcast to help parents understand the different types and purpose of diagnostic assessments and screeners used when a child is referred for mental health services.
MTSS: Why Parents Should Attend the Meetings
8/19/2024
Carly Swisher, Regional Clinical Director, joins the podcast to explain what is MTSS and why it’s important for parents to understand the purpose of a MTSS meeting.
Things I wish I knew as a parent before attending a 504 or IEP meeting
8/26/2024
Mark Deasy, Growth Officer and parent, joins the podcast to talk about personal experiences and advice for parents to know prior to a Section 504 or an IEP meeting.
September Podcasts
What to expect from a SSG clinician
9/2/2024
This weeks episode features a Sheri Berry, a school based clinician in South Carolina. Sheri talks about what people should expect when working with a SSG clinician.
How Does Stress Affect the Brain
9/9/2024
This week's episode features a Melissa Royalty, Executive Director and Carly Swisher, Regional Clinical Director of the Stepping Stones for Mental Health division. Melissa and Carly join us this week to talk about stress and the affects it has on the brain.
Flight, Fight, Freeze
9/16/2024
Lesley Pena joins us this week to talk about how people respond with Flight, Fight, Freeze. Lesley is a clinical manager in South Carolina for the Stepping Stones Group.
Parent Engagement
9/23/2024
This week’s episode features Aaron Ashford one of South Carolina’s Clinical Managers for the Stepping Stones for Mental Health division. Aaron talks with us about ideas to help ensure parent engagement in schools.
How do School Districts utilize Stepping Stones Clinicians
9/30/2024
Dr. Nancy Turner, Director of Behavioral Health for Rock Hill schools in South Carolina, joins us on this weeks episode to talk about how school districts are able to utilize Stepping Stones Mental Health resources to meet the needs of their students.
October Podcasts
The Importance of Consistent Therapy
10/7/2024
Sharana Sloss, director of South Carolina clinical programs joins us to provide a personal perspective on the importance of consistent therapy.
How to Handle a Crisis Situation
10/14/2024
Martha Hollins, LPC provides personal perspective steps to prevent and handle potential crisis situations.
Substance Use
10/21/2024
South Carolina, mental health professional, Tristan Flemming provides viewers with a foundational understanding of substance use.
A School-Based Perspective on Diminishing Anxiety in a Crisis Situation
10/28/2024
The mental health team for Stepping Stones talks about concerns as it relates to crisis situations in schools.
November Podcasts
Communication in Telepractice
11/4/2024
Signe Solem Stubits joins "Stepping Stones to Mental Health" to talk about how services are provided to families via Telepractice.
Medication and Psychotherapy
11/11/2024
Carly Swisher, LPC talks about different types of treatment options for people to achieve mental wellness.
Girl Drama
11/18/2024
Jacqueline Deas joins "Stepping Stones for Mental Health" to talk about Girl Drama and strategies to help. More information can be found regarding Jacqueline at Empower Girls to Thrive
Gratitude
11/25/2024
Carly Swisher LPC joins the podcast to talk about gratitude during the holidays.
December Podcasts: Gratitude Series
Episode 1
Release Date:
12/2/2024
Featuring:
Sheri Berry
Episode 2
Release Date:
12/9/2024
Featuring:
Cheryl Moore
Episode 3
Release Date:
12/16/2024
Featuring:
Jamie Royalty
Episode 4
Release Date:
12/23/2024
Featuring:
Melissa Royalty
Episode 5
Release Date:
12/30/2024
Featuring:
Suzanne Snyder
Interested in a certain topic?
Be on the lookout for new episodes every month. If you would like for us to focus on a particular topic, please send an email to Tiffanie Coleman: tiffanie.coleman@ssg-healthcare.com