Behavioral Health
For troubled kids, some schools take time out for group therapy
In Australia, Canada and the U.K., social and emotional learning in schools is already being implemented on a large scale. Here in the U.S. it has spread, but not as quickly.
8 years ago
After years of domestic violence, a gun changed everything
Renee Norris Jones was in an abusive relationship for seven years.
8 years ago
Listen 7:48Cultivating Character with Angela Duckworth
Curiosity, self control, grit and zest— they’re all character strengths. But what is character? And how do we cultivate it? Wh ...
Air Date: May 18, 2018
Listen 52:23With Conrail cleanup in rear view, Philly clearing new Kensington heroin camps
Some fear the approach could scatter homeless drug users around the neighborhood.
8 years ago
Listen 5:43Delaware readies coordinated effort to fight addiction, improve mental health care
Gov. Carney: “We know there’s a huge cost. There’s no price you can put on the loss of a loved one. And that motivation needs to be with us as we implement this action plan.”
8 years ago
Guests: Susan Higginbothem, Tony Lapp, Azucena Ugarte The disturbing abuse allegations by four women against New ...
Air Date: May 14, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Can we teach character strengths to kids?
Research shows that character strengths are as important as I-Q and socioeconomic status to achievement and well-being in life. The ...
Air Date: April 23, 2018
Listen 03:49Ventnor City Police Sgt. Frank O’Neill would later tell investigators he was in “rush mode” when he prepared to leave for a trip to ...
8 years ago
Philly school’s new ‘calming room’ offers yoga mats, drawing, and a ‘brain break’
A Philadelphia middle school has launched a "calming room" to help students unwind.
8 years ago
A Philadelphia library gets ‘risky’ with a new play space
It all started with an idea the library had to create play spaces where they could get out some of that pent-up energy.
8 years ago
Listen 4:35Letting go of anger in North Philly
Seventeen-year-old Sophia Angelica Delgado Feliciano says for a long time she used emotional distance as a survival tool.
8 years ago
Listen 5:20Kensington residents passionately debate supervised injection facility
Philadelphia officials updated the Kensington neighborhood last night on their efforts to bring a supervised injection facility to the city.
8 years ago
At 92, finding a friend in Amazon Alexa
For some older folks, voice assistants can feel like helpful companions.
8 years ago
Listen 3:16“How to Break Up With Your Phone”
Guest: Catherine Price Just look around next time you’re in line at the grocery store, out to dinner, or at a p ...
Air Date: March 22, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 35:59Applying poker strategy to your life
Guest: Annie Duke After two decades, champion poker player ANNIE DUKE ...
Air Date: March 20, 2018 10:00 am
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