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Episodes
Oct 27, 2021
Oct 27, 2021
19 min
When your child has been through a tough time it is easy to get caught up in addressing the “problem.” That doesn’t always have to be the case though.
Therapist, Craig Smith joins The Compass to discuss being solution focused. He explains how getting your child engaged in activities and focusing on what is working can help.
![[Video] Focusing on Solutions (Guest: Craig Smith) Episode 58](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Craig_Cover_Imageah2cb_300x300.png){kind=logo}
Oct 27, 2021
Oct 27, 2021
19 min
When your child has been through a tough time it is easy to get caught up in addressing the “problem.” That doesn’t always have to be the case though.
Therapist, Craig Smith joins The Compass to discuss being solution focused. He explains how getting your child engaged in activities and focusing on what is working can help.
![[Video] Self Care (Guest: Dr. Nicole Christian Brathwaite) Episode 57](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Dr_Nicole_Cover_Image7n2mf_300x300.png){kind=logo}
Oct 20, 2021
Oct 20, 2021
20 min
Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Dr. Nicole Christian Brathwaite joins The Compass to give an in-depth look at what self-care actually means. She discusses setting boundaries, depression warning signs, and having your own adult identity.
Oct 20, 2021
Oct 20, 2021
20 min
Psychiatrist and Medical Director, Dr. Nicole Christian Brathwaite joins The Compass to give an in-depth look at what self-care actually means. She discusses setting boundaries, depression warning signs, and having your own adult identity.
![[Video] Joint Custody with a Jerk (Guest: Julie Ross) Episode 56](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Julie_Cover_Image9r3ca_300x300.png){kind=logo}
Oct 13, 2021
Oct 13, 2021
19 min
Author, Julie Ross joins The Compass to discuss divorce, social media, effective communication, and treating your ex like a business partner with a billion-dollar account.
Oct 13, 2021
Oct 13, 2021
19 min
Author, Julie Ross joins The Compass to discuss divorce, social media, effective communication, and treating your ex like a business partner with a billion-dollar account.
![[Video] The Balance of Fatherhood (Guest: Randal Wyatt) Episode 55](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog9575942/Randal_Cover_Image9e6if_300x300.png){kind=logo}
Oct 6, 2021
Oct 6, 2021
20 min
Randal Wyatt is a popular MC from Portland and Founder of the non-profit, Taking Ownership PDX. He joins The Compass to discuss how he’s managed to balance fatherhood with a career and creative passions. He also talks about fighting toxic masculinity, the power of music, and advocating for his children at school.
Oct 6, 2021
Oct 6, 2021
20 min
Randal Wyatt is a popular MC from Portland and Founder of the non-profit, Taking Ownership PDX. He joins The Compass to discuss how he’s managed to balance fatherhood with a career and creative passions. He also talks about fighting toxic masculinity, the power of music, and advocating for his children at school.