Encompass Parent Talks

We hear a lot of talk about Company Culture – beliefs and values that define an organization. Over the years, Encompass has spent many hours working with James and Kristen Whitfield of BeCulture - talking about our own company culture, the idea of Beloved Community, and the concept of ‘being the culture we wish to see.’ It got us asking - can we take these same ideas and apply them in our homes? James and Kristen say yes. In this special edition of our Parent Talks podcast, Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming sat down with James, Kristen, and their daughter Kat, to discuss what it looks like to establish Culture and Beloved Community at home including the concept of intentionality right from the beginning and the importance of modeling.

Transitions. We all know them and we all experience them. Whether it's moving, having children, returning to the workforce, or any number of possibilities, these moments can be unsettling. In our latest Parent Talks podcast, we sit down with Encompass parent, writer, and speaker April Bennett, as well as Encompass Behavioral Health Director Megan Walsh, to discuss practical tips for navigating both the big and small transitions of life.

What can parents do if they have questions or concerns about their child’s behavior, mental health, or social-emotional development? In recognition of May as National Mental Health Awareness month, we’ll hear from two mothers who navigate decisions about what’s best for their families, and we’ll get some helpful tips from three therapists from Encompass’s Behavioral Health Program.

Earlier this month, thousands of kids registered to begin kindergarten in the fall. While it’s an exciting time for both parents and students, it can also bring up many feelings of uncertainty. "Is my child ready?" "What can I do to help prepare them?" "How will kindergarten be different from preschool?" In our latest Parent Talks Podcast, Encompass Lead Preschool Teacher Sarah Holmes and Snoqualmie Valley School District Kindergarten Teacher Deona Kim will answer these questions and more!

What do self-care and self-compassion really mean? Why are they so important in parenting? And how can parents model this for their kids? Two experts from Encompass provide some great tips, and two parents share how they take time for themselves.