Episode 84~ Aired 12/28/21


Episode 83~ Aired 12/21/21
Join Angela and Elizabeth Smith, Tuesday, December 7th for another episode of What’s the Tea! Elizabeth works at Serendipity Yoga which focuses on yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. Join these ladies as they discuss mental health, trauma, and wellness as it relates to adults and children. This episode will be live!
Episode 82~ Aired 12/7/21


Episode 81~ Aired 11/30/21
A very exciting episode of What’s the Tea in which we will learn more about domestic violence policy and advocacy from Olivia Farrell, Director of Policy, Advocacy, and Research for The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence. This will be an informative and inspiring episode as we get to take a deeper look into advocating for more policies that protect and support those impacted by domestic violence. Be sure to grab your favorite tea and tune in!
Episode 80~ Aired 11/23/21


Episode 79~ Aired 11/16/21
Have you begun thinking and dreaming about life post-COVID? While the thought can feel joyful, many of us are stressed and anxious about the “return to normal.” Join Celeste and Jennifer on Tuesday, November 16th at 1pm for a live discussion on some of the stressors during this transitioning phase as well as some ideas on how we can transition safely.
Episode 78~ Aired 11/9/21


Episode 77~ Aired 11/2/21
A discussion on the intersection of technology and abuse. How might abusers utilize technology as a means of maintaining power and control in their relationships and how can this be avoided? Be sure to tune in!
Episode 76~ Aired 10/26/21


Episode 75~ Aired 10/19/21
Continuing with our Domestic Violence Awareness Month Series, we will sit down and learn more about Financial Abuse from our Executive Director, Jennifer Gabrenya.
Episode 74~ Aired 10/12/21


Episode 73~ Aired 10/5/21
Emotional abuse can lead to a very toxic and dangerous relationship, making it hard for the victim to leave. Join Angela and Laura today at 1:00pm as we can continue on our DVAM series.
Episode 72~ Aired 9/28/21


Episode 71~ Aired 9/21/21
When we think about baby safety, we usually think about baby proofing but what about a baby’s mental and emotional safety? September is baby safety awareness month and there’s so much to talk about!!
Episode 70~ Aired 9/14/21


Episode 69~ Aired 9/7/21
Don’t forget the time for tea has changed to 1pm. Hear from Community Educator Angela as she spills the tea during this pre-recorded episode with Dr. Adams, Founder and Executive Director of Nu Vision Princess of Illinois, and Mark Dupree, BAM (Becoming a Man) facilitator with Youth Guidance Chicago. They will be talking about self- healing and how it can help lead to professional and personal growth.
Episode 68~ Aired 8/31/21


Episode 67~ Aired 8/24/21
What’s The Tea with Community Educators Angie and Zach along with special guest Dr. Shaniqua Jones, Restorative Justice Practitioner and CEO/Founder of Purple Path by Dr. Shaniqua Jones.
They will dive into the topic of restorative justice and the school system. Dr. Jones has presented her work in various settings on how to implement Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices in the home, educational settings, and the community. She utilizes the philosophy of Restorative Justice to provide an alternative approach to punitive measures; reducing the school-to-prison pipeline, and creating safer homes and communities.
Episode 66~ Aired 8/17/21


Episode 65~ Aired 8/10/21
Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is the spirited process of change and growth that lasts for a lifetime. Wellness addresses the broader spectrum of your body including the overall balance of your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. When your needs are taken of, the person you care for will benefit too.
Episode 64~ Aired 8/3/21


Episode 63~ Aired 7/20/21
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Episode 62~ Aired 7/20/21


Episode 61~ Aired 7/13/21
Bystander Intervention is taking action to change the outcome of a situation where someone is being harmed. Unfortunately, bystanders do not always intervene. Tune in now for tea and a sneak peek of our upcoming CEU training on Bystander Intervention with Community Educators Zach and LaSandra. They will discuss common barriers to intervention and offer some best practices to utilize.
Episode 60~ Aired 7/6/21


Episode 59~ Aired 6/29/21
There is a racial bias problem in America, and it impacts our entire society. How can we speak to our children about this issue? How do we know whether they are developmentally ready? Tune in today as we speak with Dionicia from Thornwood High School on some of our personal experiences and strategies. Feel free to share your own!
Episode 58~ Aired 6/22/21


Episode 57~ Aired 6/15/21
June is Pride Month! Join us on today for a great conversation between Caitlin Tupper from Center on Halsted and our community educator, Zach. They will discuss DV in LGBTQ+ relationships, advocating for LGBTQ+ individuals who are seeking services, and the origin on Pride Month. We hope to see you there!
Episode 56~ Aired 6/8/21
So much has changed for our Community Education team. Find out what’s to come as we continue to engage, empower, and educate the community in today’s What’s the Tea episode. Bring your tea!



Episode 55~ Aired 6/1/2021
Episode 54~ Aired 5/25/2021



Episode 53~ Aired 5/18/2021
Episode 52~ Aired 5/11/2021


Episode 51~ Aired 5/4/2021
Episode 54~ Aired 5/25/2021

Episode 50~ Aired 4/27/2021


Episode 49~ Aired 4/20/2021
Episode 48~ Aired 4/13/2021
Tune in Tuesday at 2pm for a LIVE episode as Community Education Program Manager Kerry, Community Educator Zach, and special guest, Liz, the Piatt County Program Coordinator from Dove, Inc. will discuss these barriers and ways to overcome them. We hope to see you here!


Episode 47~ Aired 4/6/2021
Episode 46~ Aired 3/30/2021


Episode 45~ Aired 3/23/2021
Episode 44~ Airs 3/16/2021


Episode 43~ Aired 3/9/2021
Tune in Tuesday at 2pm for our next “What’s the Tea?” episode! Community Resource Specialist, LaSandra Hutchinson, will sit down for an amazing discussion with our Executive Director, Jennifer Gabrenya in honor of Women’s History Month! Remember to grab your favorite tea and to share the video!
Episode 42~ Aired 3/2/2021


Episode 41~ Aired 2/23/2021
The school to prison pipeline is an alarming national trend where children are funneled out of the public schools into the juvenile and criminal justice system.
Join us on Tuesday at 2 pm for a conversation about how restorative justice can disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline and create a positive learning environment for all students. Be sure to bring your tea because we will be live!
Episode 40~ Aired 2/16/2021


Episode 39~ Aired 2/9/2021
Episode 38~ Aired 2/2/2021
Did you know that February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month? Join us for a LIVE What’s the Tea episode at 2 pm on Tuesday to hear our community educators kick off the month with a discussion about teen dating and safety. Know your rights and know your worth! We hope to see you there!


Episode 37~ Aired 1/26/2021
Episode 36~ Aired 1/19/2021


Episode 35~ Aired 1/12/2021
Episode 32~ Aired 12/22/2020
Episode 31~ Aired 12/15/2020
Episode 30~ Aired 12/8/2020
Episode 29~ Aired 12/1/2020
Episode 28~ Aired 11/24/2020
Rapid Rehousing is one of our newest programs and a pandemic hasn’t stopped it at all. Tune in Tuesday at 2pm for What’s the Tea with Abby, our very own Rapid Rehousing Case Manager. We will be spilling the tea about what this program involves as well as how she has been navigating home visits during the pandemic.
Episode 27~ Aired 11/17/2020
Episode 26~ Aired 11/10/2020
Want to hear how you can work as a team to break the cycle of violence and promote positive change? Join us Tuesday at 2 pm for a LIVE episode.
Episode 25~ Aired 11/3/2020
Episode 24~ Aired 10/27/2020
Episode 23~ Aired 10/20/2020
Episode 22~ Aired 10/13/2020
Episode 21~ Aired 10/06/2020
Episode 19~ Aired 9/22/2020
Episode 18~ Aired 9/15/2020
Episode 16~ Aired 9/1/2020
