Following the events in Charlottesville last weekend, I needed some time and space to reflect. I have read a lot. I have watched way too many news broadcasts. And I have listened as colleagues and friends talked and cried. Every day at Family Service of Roanoke Valley, we work to heal and inspire children, youth, …
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“Hi Tyler! Can we do a check in now?” Woebot has been asking me that question every single day in Facebook’s Messenger app since June. For those unfamiliar with Woebot, it is an automated conversational agent that is “trained” in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and describes itself as a life coach and philosopher. So to …
Warning of what lies ahead: spoilers for To the Bone and Feed. More importantly *Trigger warnings* for eating disorders and anorexia. Netflix’s To the Bone, directed by Marti Noxon and starring Lily Collins, has probably popped up all over your social media streams lately. It’s the story of Eli’s (Collins) struggle with body image and …
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Black people are not a monolith, but we are expected to be. When we do not overcome hard times or seek help, the outcome can be detrimental. Drugs and alcohol, while not healthy ways to manage are sometimes the only accessible way to cope resulting in backlash, judgement, exclusion, disappointment, and so forth from the …
Hannah Claros is down to earth, sweet and caring. That’s why, when you meet her, you may be surprised to learn just how much of the world she’s explored and how high her aspirations soar. Her interest in personal development and in helping others makes her a vital asset to Family Service and the youth …
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When I moved back to Roanoke after 12 years, the Blue Ridge Mountains moved right back into my heart. It was like we’d never been apart. There is little I love more than my town. Just like the other loves of my life—my three stinky boys (a husband and two sons), the four beating and …
Hannah Hopkins wasn’t always the awesome Youth Development Specialist (and blooming social worker) she is now. In fact, not that long ago, she was about as far away from a social worker as one could imagine. With a Bachelors of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering, Hannah spent seven years as a product development engineer in the …
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WHAT DO LADY GAGA, DARRELL HAMMOND, AND AUDIE MURPHY HAVE IN COMMON? Lady Gaga is an American singer-songwriter who has received numerous awards and nominations for her contributions to the music industry. Darrell Hammond is recognized for his impersonations of Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Sean Connery, John Travolta, and many more on Saturday Night Live. …
Jamie Starkey is a force to be reckoned with. As the newly hired Project Director for the Health and Wellness Interpreters of Roanoke Valley with Family Service of Roanoke Valley, she is continuing the career she’s built based on serving people who need it most. With her career originally starting in law enforcement, Jamie quickly …
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World Refugee Dayis celebrated internationally on June 20th to recognize the courage and resilience exhibited by over 21.3 million refugees around the world. “While every refugee’s story is different and their anguish personal, they all share a common thread of uncommon courage – the courage not only to survive, but to persevere and rebuild their …
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