Coping 101: Child & Family Therapy

"Many of the beliefs we form as children [about the world and ourSELVEs] we carry on into our adulthood, and they manifest in different ways, and they can really influence where we're gonna end up... The earlier we can help our kids gain an emotional IQ, the better off we will ALL be."

In this episode we're joined by Sondra Vasquez, the Program Manager for Compass Health's Child and Family Clinic in Smokey Point, Washington. With over more than a decade as a therapist and clinical social worker, Sondra's on a mission to deliver better behavioral healthcare services to youth and their families, fostering better mental health in our communities. 

Presented by c89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with local support from 4Culture, Hansmire Builders, and Compass Health - NW Washington's Behavioral Healthcare leader. No matter our age or background we all face challenges, and there are healthy ways to cope. Get started with more episodes, and find community-centric resources online at c895.org/coping101

• Kids’ Mental Health Resources in WA State: https://kidsmentalhealthwa.org/youth-mental-health-resources/

• Deconstructing the Mental Health System: https://dmhsus.org/

• NAMI: https://www.nami.org/Home

• SAHMSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help

• Child and Family Outpatient Services: what to expect, locations where this is offered, etc.

• Building Communities of Hope Gala for those who want to support services to children, youth, and family services in Western Washington including therapy, camps, and more intensive care.