Supporting Wellbeing of Neurodiverse Employees
All employees (not just leaders and managers) have their part in creating wellbeing for others, including neurodiverse colleagues or those who are unique in their own right. Many neurodiverse individuals have experienced loss in wellbeing from school bullying, labor market exclusion, and other societal challenges. As HR leaders, you can help create a culture which […]
The Benefits of Self-Care for Working Parents
For many working parents, balancing the everyday needs of their children and employers often leads to burnout and lowered productivity in the workplace. About the Webinar By investing in self-care strategies, your organization can provide additional support wherever they are faced with challenging situations. Topics Discussed Watch this webinar and learn from clinical experts about […]
Why Neurodiversity Should Be At The Top of Every Employer’s List
What do Albert Einstein, Temple Grandin, Henry Ford, Emily Dickinson, and Elon Musk have in common? All are neurodiverse individuals who have made significant contributions to society. About the Webinar While DEI has been a notable area of interest for employers over the last several years, companies are starting to recognize the benefits of hiring […]
How to Attract and Retain Neurodiverse Talent
The path to better understanding neurodiversity and developing effective initiatives to foster an inclusive environment doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether your organization is exploring neurodiversity in the workplace initiatives, or already has a program in place, this guide will provide you with a roadmap and best practices for recruiting and retaining neurodiverse talent and […]
Effective Communication Between Parents and Kids
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about the different approaches to communication in families and why this is an important topic to dedicate time to. They share several tips to facilitate more clear and positive communication between parents and their kids. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, MS, BCBA, and […]
RethinkCare and Progressive Benefits Solutions Partnership Provides Employees With Behavioral Health and Personal Wellbeing Support
NEW YORK, April 26, 2023 – RethinkCare, the leading global behavioral and mental health platform for employers from RethinkFirst, today announced that its evidence-based care resources are now available through Progressive Benefits Solutions (PBS), a company that streamlines HR and benefit administration needs. PBS customers can offer RethinkCare’s Parental Success, Personal Wellbeing, and Professional Resilience […]
RethinkCare Expands Parental Success Solution With New Language Offerings and Discussion Groups
Comprehensive behavioral health support empowers global employees to perform at their best NEW YORK, April 17, 2023 – RethinkCare, the leading global behavioral and mental health platform for employers from RethinkFirst, today announced several enhancements that empower more parents and families—including those of neurodiverse children—to get the support and hands-on skills they need to perform […]
Stress Management for Kids and Teens
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about how stress doesn’t just show up in adults but can be felt by kids and teens too. They discuss what stressors are common, what stress looks like at these ages, and ways to manage it at home. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, […]
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Launching neurodiversity initiatives and building inclusive workplaces will be vital as organizations look to stay competitive amidst a myriad of workforce and economic challenges. Neurodiversity will not only take rank with every other effort within organizations’ DE&I strategies but will stand out as a critical piece necessary to foster creativity and critical thinking, develop new […]
How to Support Working Parents of Neurodiverse Children
Parents of neurodiverse children have a unique set of challenges that differ from those who have neurotypical children. The chronic stress they experience has a direct impact on their mental and physical health, productivity, and work performance, and increases healthcare spend and costs for an organization. While expanded mental health, EAP, and family-friendly benefits provide […]
Navigating Special Education
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin are joined by two guests, Jen and Maria, fellow behavior analysts and trained special educators. Jen and Maria discuss some of the most requested themes by parents, such as navigating school and medical assessments, asking for supports and resources in school, the best ways […]
Behaviorally Focused Parental Training: A Key Driver to Reducing Stress and Increasing Confidence in Parents
Parenting is arguably one of the most challenging jobs. While often rewarding and fun, it can take a toll on our bodies- physically, mentally, and psychologically. Stress, in particular, weighs heavily on parents. During March, 2022, the American Psychological Association (n.d.) assessed stress in the United States and findings suggest parents are one of the […]
RethinkCare Expands Neurodiversity Resources to Foster More Inclusive Workplace Cultures
Neurodiversity leader offers new digital trainings and high-touch consults to help organizations thrive NEW YORK, February 6, 2023 – RethinkCare, the leading global behavioral and mental health platform for employers from RethinkFirst, today released new and updated neurodiversity resources to help companies better attract and retain neurodiverse talent. Tailored training for neurodivergent and neurotypical employees, […]
Emotional Intelligence For Kids
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about how parents can help their kids build strong emotional intelligence. They will describe the process of social and emotional learning and give tips on using activities to strengthen social and self-awareness, responsible decision-making, relationship building, and self-management. About the Hosts Angela Nelson, […]
Creating a Culture of Inclusivity: How Benefit Leaders Can Embrace Neurodiversity
Creating an environment that respects employees from diverse backgrounds and experiences may seem overwhelming, especially when working together with companies or individuals who have different behavioral styles and ways of thinking. However, several strategies can be employed to help all relate to others in an inclusive way. About the Webinar Embracing inclusion and neurodiversity is […]
Helping Kids Resolve Conflict
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin talk about the importance of teaching kids conflict resolution skills. They suggest the prerequisite skills, teaching approaches, and a variety of strategies such as active listening, accepting feedback, taking ownership when you’re wrong, making a sincere apology, finding common ground, among others. About the […]
RethinkCare and PlanSource Partnership Brings Evidence-Based Care Resources to Employees, Working Parents, and Caregivers
NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — RethinkCare, the leading global behavioral and mental health platform for employers from RethinkFirst, today announced that its evidence-based care resources are now available through PlanSource, a leader in the benefits administration space. PlanSource customers can offer RethinkCare—including its Parental Success, Personal Wellbeing, and Professional Resilience solutions—alongside all other employee benefits to further support […]
Helping Kids Make Friends
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin invite a guest, Pasha Bahsoun, to join and discuss all things friendships. They break down how to support your child to make new friends, when to jump in vs. hang back at playdates or “hang outs,” how to talk with kids about what makes […]
Preparing for the Holiday Season
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss setting realistic expectations for the holidays and making the most out of this exciting (and often hectic) time. They give tips for managing stress, capitalizing on teaching skills, setting boundaries with family, remembering healthy habits, being kind to yourself, and more. About the […]
When Your Sibling Has Support Needs
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin invite guests Mary Grace and Rose to join and discuss their experiences being siblings to young people with support needs. They discuss how their experiences have shaped who they are and give advice to parents on how to balance having children with and without medical or […]
Executive Function FAQ
RethinkCare is excited to launch brand new content focused on executive function in children! Our parent participants directly requested this content, and we are so happy to offer you seven new courses in that area today. Here are a few frequently asked questions about executive function to help you get familiar with our new content: […]
Cultural Humility: Key Alignments To Parent Training
For decades, clinical professionals aimed to practice cultural competency. That is, they adopted behavior, attitudes, and policies to work effectively across cultures. While this is important in our diverse world to honor issues of rapport, treatment success, and equity, Tervalon and Murray-Garcia (1998) discuss how competency implies mastery. Mastery is unattainable when applied to culture, […]
How to Support Working Parents Where they Need it Most Using SEL
Effective communication skills are considered to be the most important tool parents can teach their child to help them succeed in life, and their anxiety over this can result in sleepless nights and less productive days at work. About the Webinar As a parent, learning what to teach and how to teach it is the […]
Managing Mom Guilt
About this Podcast Episode On this episode, Angela and Kristin discuss a topic that flows below the surface for a lot of moms but isn’t talked about enough- “mom guilt.” They highlight what mom guilt is, where it comes from, and how to manage it. From confronting unrealistic expectations, delegating and asking for help, […]
