Beyond the Mission - The Business of Nonprofits - Small Talk Children's Advocacy Center 2

Michigan Business Network

Part 2 for Child Abuse & Neglect and the impact of Covid-19 on Small Talk Children's Advocacy Center Guest: Alex Brace is a licensed counselor in the State of Michigan. He is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and specializes in working with children and adolescents who have been impacted by abuse and trauma. He is passionate about helping children heal and become empowered despite the traumatic experiences they have endured. In 2019, Brace was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the Governor's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. Since January 2020, Alex has joined other professionals around the state to combat child abuse. He serves on the board for the Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan. He was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan. Alex has been with Small Talk since 2011. Segment Summary Vicki Hamilton-Allen chats with Executive Director, Alex Brace about the risks children faced during the pandemic and the impact of COVID-19 on the operations of Small Talk, a Children's Advocacy Center. Brace offers insight and really helpful guidance for those who are forced to deal with childhood trauma and neglect. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/