Conversations and Connections

A Conversation about Holiday Songs

Believe it or not Christmas is almost here!  Stuart, Tiffany, and Will take a look at a couple of Christmas song classics and have a discussion on whether they are still appropriate in today's society, or are things blown out of proportion?  

A Conversation with SANE Nurse Examiner Kim Riddle

Kim Riddle probably has one of the toughest jobs at the Family Crisis Center of East Texas.  As a SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Nurse, it's her job to do a physical examination of a sexual assault survivor.  In this episode, Kim talks with Stuart about what her job entails, what goes on during an exam, and a fun way she uses to teach about the serious topic of sexually transmitted infections.  

A Conversation with Tiffany Walsh About Financial Abuse

Many survivors of relationship violence also experience some form of financial abuse.  Stuart sits down with Tiffany Walsh to talk about what financial abuse is and what the Family Crisis Center is doing to help clients who have experienced this type of abuse first hand. 

A Conversation with Thrift Store Director Lisa Jackman

When people mention the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, one thing that's surely to come up are our thrift stores in both  Lufkin and Nacogdoches.  Both of these stores provide a lot of revenue for the agency every year, and also provide a valuable service to our clients as well as bargains for our shoppers.  Stuart sits down with the director of both of these stores, Lisa Jackman.  Stuart and Lisa talk about what it takes to run these stores, the benefits they provide, and they also talk about some of the more unique items that have been donated.  

A Conversation with Will Windham about the BIPP program

In this episode, Will Windham talks with Stuart about the Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP).  Most people probably don't realize that the Family Crisis Center of East Texas also works with men who are accused of domestic violence.  We take a look at details of this program.   

A Conversation with Development Director Melissa Wheeler

We wrap up Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a conversation with agency Development Director Melissa Wheeler.  Melissa talks with Stuart about the Empowering Survivors Tee Shirt Project, as well as the importance of donations and grants to an agency like the Family Crisis Center of East Texas.  

A Conversation with Counselor Dr. Bob Choat

The effects of domestic violence reach further than one may realize.  In this episode, Stuart talks with Family Crisis Center of East Texas counselor Dr. Bob Choat about how domestic violence affects not only the survivor, but their family as well.  If you feel like you need services from the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, you can always call our toll-free 24-hour hotline at 1-800-828-7233.

A Conversation with Program Director Glenna Harkness

When most people think about the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, our safe house, or "shelter" is one of the first things that come to mind.  In this episode, Stuart sits down with Program Director Glenna Harkness about how the safe house operates and the requirements for those who reside there.  Remember, if you need services from the Family Crisis Center of East Texas, help is just a phone call away via our 24-hour hotline at 1-800-828-7233!

A Conversation with Victim Services Coordinator Kelly Carver

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we're starting things off with Stuart talking with Victim Services Coordinator Kelly Carver.  Kelly and Stuart talk about how many cases of domestic violence the agency sees every month, the process someone goes through when seeking agency services, and Kelly shares a success story about one of our clients.  

A Conversation with BIPP Coordinator Will Windham

Will Windham works with men on a daily basis.  As the coordinator the the agency's Battering Intervention and Prevention Program, Will gets to see and hear a variety of different takes on what masculinity means to East Texas men.  In this episode, Will and Stuart talk about what exactly is healthy masculinity... and what's not.