Regulate Before You Educate

Episode 8: Regulate Before You Educate In this episode of We Thrive Together, host Josh Varner sits down with Dr. Stephanie Martensen, Senior Director of School-Based Therapy Services at Compass Health Network, to talk about the importance of emotional regulation and supporting children's mental health in schools. Together, they explore the role of school-based therapy, the connection between emotional well-being and learning, and how creating safe, supportive environments can help children grow, learn, and thrive. MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES Looking for support for yourself or someone you care about? Explore United Way of Central Missouri's Mental Health Resource Hub: https://unitedwaycemo.org/mentalhealth NEED HELP RIGHT AWAY? If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.