Discover VOA Alaska’s Spirit of Innovation
July 27, 2022
Learn how our team is using creativity and collaboration every day to serve Alaska’s youth and families.
Category: Youth Behavioral Health
What is EMDR Therapy?
July 21, 2022
Our clinicians are committed to finding just the right tool to help those in our care find hope, health, and healing.
Creating a Safe and Supportive Space for All Young Alaskans
June 27, 2022
Here’s how VOA Alaska is showing up every day for the youth and young adults in our care.
Tips for Keeping Kids Engaged Over Summer Break
May 19, 2022
Summer is here! There’s an abundance of activities to enjoy during Alaska’s three month break from winter. But as fun as it can be, summer brings its own unique stressors.
Advocates for mental health say talking is the first step to healing
May 9, 2022
A VOA Alaska school-based mental health clinician discusses the importance of normalizing mental health and more with host Lori Townsend.
An alternative high school in Anchorage is focusing on mental health to help students graduate
April 20, 2022
At Benny Benson, VOA’s school-based clinician is a key part of a team committed to helping students graduate.
Social and Emotional Competence of Children: Protective Factor #5
April 6, 2022
When kids learn to understand not only their emotions but the emotions of others, they set a foundation of intentional interpersonal interactions for the rest of their lives.
Concrete Support in Times of Need: Protective Factor #4
April 6, 2022
When a family feels overwhelmed or is in a heightened amount of stress, concrete support means they’ll have the resources available, and the knowledge to access them, to help meet their basic needs
Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: Protective Factor #3
April 6, 2022
It’s all about knowing what to expect and when to expect it from your children so you can create healthy environments for them to grow up in.
Social Connections: Protective Factor #2
April 6, 2022
When children have these positive relationships in their life, they understand they are worth caring for. They also see firsthand what a healthy relationship looks like.
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