Every year, the start of school brings an inevitable rush of e-flyers promoting a wide array of extracurricular activities for kids of all ages. The sheer quantity of options can be overwhelming for parents trying to decide what and how many activities their kids should be engaged in. We tackle that very topic in this […]
“When we shift the lens and start to look at [behaviors] as the signal rather than the target . . . we get so many more answers, and we really start to build connection and relationships.” […]
Encompass Parent and Family Life Coach April Bennett shares a guest blog with us based on our recent Examining Transitions podcast. She reminds us that transitions are inevitable, and offers tips and resources for navigating these changes. Transitions are universal to all families. It doesn’t matter if your family is big or small, young, or […]
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, […]
Looking for meaningful ways to engage in Black History Month with your kids? The Encompass team has you covered. Below you will find resources for a variety of activities from reading, movies, events, places to visit, and more. While this is not an exhaustive list, our goal is to point you in the direction of […]
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 […]
