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November 19, 2024 47 mins

In this insightful episode of Awaken Pittsburgh's podcast, Executive Director Stephanie Romero sits down with Brandon Phillips, a licensed professional counselor, school counselor, and community cultivator. Together, they explore the importance of mental health in schools, strategies for empowering parents through community-based initiatives, and the intersection of counseling and personal development. Brandon shares his experiences working with elementary school children in Pittsburgh public schools and his facilitation of innovative programs at the University of Pittsburgh. Their conversation sheds light on nurturing emotional resilience and fostering community healing.

Learn More at www.awakenpittsburgh.org

Music: Weather Any Storm by Cody Francis and Forever and A Day by Kim Aspen (canva.com)

Produced by Say Some Thing Studios, a creative media division of Elevate 1 Consulting.

Awaken Pittsburgh, a 501c3 non-profit organization, relies on the generosity of our community to achieve our mission of fostering well-being, empathy, and compassion for all. Your support helps mindfulness practitioners reach individuals across the Greater Pittsburgh Area through evidence-based programs, activities, and events.

Give Today! awakenpittsburgh.org/support

Campaign Music:  "Chill Mode" by Audiobinger from the free music archive. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0.

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