Hóčhoka Podcast

Season 3, Episode 12 - Fresh Perspectives - Bishop Marty and Sitting Bull

What would Sitting Bull and Bishop Marty talk about? Why does it matter? Today we talk with Dr. Paul Monson, associate professor of church history and academic dean at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology near Milwaukee, Wisc. Dr. Monson discusses the relationship between these two iconic figures and wonders about the influence Sitting Bull had on Bishop Marty.

Season 3, Episode 11 - Counseling Services, Part III - Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy at St. Joseph’s Indian School – learn why it is more than horse sense. Today we talk with Patty Bourne, equine specialist, and Robyn Knecht, director of Counseling Services. Patty gives us insight into the dynamic at the heart of equine therapy. She and Robyn tell us how this therapy is utilized in Counseling Services provided by St. Joe’s to our students.

Season 3, Episode 10 - Counseling Services, Part II - Brainspotting

Where you look affects how you feel. Really? Today we talk with Dr. Karen Wiemers, psychologist, and Robyn Knecht, director of Counseling Services. Dr. Wiemers helps us understand “Brainspotting” – that where you look does affect how you feel. She and Robyn tell us how this therapy is utilized in Counseling Services provided by St. Joe’s to our students.

Season 3, Episode 9 - Counseling Services, Part I - The Counseling Services Department

One counselor to every twenty students? That isn't the only exceptional feature of St. Joseph's Indian School's Counseling Services Department. Today we talk with Robyn Knecht, director of Counseling Services. Robyn is here to discuss Counseling Services' role in the "Circle of Care," our approach to student care at St. Joseph's Indian School.

Season 3, Episode 8 - Innovative Care Delivery: The Circle of Care

What is a wraparound environment? Why does it matter? St. Joseph's Indian School's Executive Director of Child Services Jennifer Renner-Meyer discusses the "Circle of Care," our approach to student care. Learn about this practical and comprehensive concept.

Season 3, Episode 7 - Mark Freado, Tell Us About It

What happens when a St. Joseph's Indian School high school senior meets a professional trainer and coach in the fields of youth development, forensic psychology, social services, mental health, juvenile justice and education? We're here to find out.
Mark Freado has more than four decades of experience in services for young people and their families. He provides consultation and training services to public and private organizations worldwide. Listen as St. Joseph's high school senior Basil Eagle Star gets to know Freado.

Season 3, Episode 6 - Kid Whispering, Part III

You don’t need to be a superhero to be a top-flight Kid Whisperer, but there are four superpowers you’ll want to make your own.
Today Mark Freado joins us again to unpack the wisdom in his book, “The Art of Kid Whispering, Reaching the Inside Kid.” Hone your superpowers with kids here.

Season 3, Episode 5 - Kid Whispering, Part II

Look out, Gucci, you have competition. Kids with pain and trauma are costume designers.
Today Mark Freado joins us again to unpack the wisdom in his book, “The Art of Kid Whispering, Reaching the Inside Kid.” Listen and learn about kids, costumes and being present to the Inside Kid.