Latest Central oregon Podcast Episodes

#8: Behind the Scenes with Pine Mountain Sports

Community Voices with Saving Grace - September 03, 2020 16:34 - 21 minutes
Why is Pine Mountain Sports looking to support Saving Grace in the middle of a pandemic? Social distancing, unemployment, and stay at home orders affect all of us but are devastating for those in abusive relationships. Hear from Dan and Henry in a special interview with our Executive Di...

#7: "She loved everyone..."

Community Voices with Saving Grace - July 31, 2020 17:20 - 26 minutes
Bend resident and First Interstate Vice President, Dawn Cofer, shares the story of her sister Cassi, who was murdered by her husband in October 2019. "We just carry on and I just think about who Cassi was and honor her every chance we get." Music Credit: "Becoming My Own Home" by The Collection ...

#6: Behavioral Health in Deschutes County

Community Voices with Saving Grace - July 10, 2020 16:45 - 38 minutes
Holly Harris, Program Manager with Deschutes County Health Services, lends her voice to discuss the intersection of the criminal justice system and behavioral health, as well as the new Stabilization Center. Music Credit: "Becoming My Own Home" by The Collection (used by permission)

#5: We All Know Someone Who Knows Someone

Community Voices with Saving Grace - June 09, 2020 23:50 - 49 minutes
Saving Grace board members Aaron Brenneman (attorney) and Cheryl Parton (Magazine Editor) share -- with so many great nonprofits in Central Oregon -- why they joined our board. As parents and working professionals, they have seen the value of promoting a life and community without viole...

#4: Staying, Leaving, and the Reality of Post-Separation Trauma

Community Voices with Saving Grace - May 29, 2020 20:55 - 40 minutes
Janice Garceau is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience as a behavioral health clinician in a variety of community settings. Janice has specific experience and expertise with forensic and court-mandated populations, community mental health, family and intimat...

#3: The Revolving DV Door: A Conversation with a Deschutes County P.O.

Community Voices with Saving Grace - May 22, 2020 21:00 - 38 minutes
We're joined by Justin Bendele, a Parole & Probation Officer Supervisor in Deschutes County, who shares his perspective on domestic violence and how to help offenders escape the revolving door of intimate partner violence. "I believe there are people who are good, who make bad decisions...

#2: A Survivor Story from One of Our Own

Community Voices with Saving Grace - May 15, 2020 18:50 - 53 minutes
Our Counseling Center Manager, Barb Lehman, shares her own survivor story, why she became a licensed therapist, as well as her heart for survivors. She provides a unique perspective we all need to hear. Music Credit: "Becoming My Own Home" by The Collection (used by permission)

#1: Community Voices: Men + Pandemic Stress in the Home

Community Voices with Saving Grace - April 28, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes
Bend-based therapist, Tyler Vlodica, and Mary's Place Lead Facilitator, Christopher Yucho join to discuss abuse, how men can handle new stressors, and more. Tyler Vlodica @ Juniper Mountain Counseling Christopher Yucho @ Mary's Place Music Credit: "Becoming My Own Home" by The Collec...

#1: Men + Pandemic Stress in the Home

Community Voices with Saving Grace - April 28, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes
Bend-based therapist, Tyler Vlodica, and Mary's Place Lead Facilitator, Christopher Yucho join to discuss abuse, how men can handle new stressors, and more. Tyler Vlodica @ Juniper Mountain Counseling Christopher Yucho @ Mary's Place Music Credit: "Becoming My Own Home" by The Collec...

TRAILER: Community Voices #1: Men + Pandemic Stress in the Home

Community Voices with Saving Grace - April 28, 2020 18:02 - 20 minutes
Bend-based therapist, Tyler Vlodica, and Mary's Place Lead Facilitator, Christopher Yucho join to discuss abuse, how men can handle new stressors, and more. Tyler Vlodica @ Juniper Mountain Counseling Mary's Place Music Credit: "Becoming My Own Home" by The Collection (used by permis...