Talk-About & Talk-About-Town Videos

Talk-About | How to be a Better You: Emotional Regulation

In this video, Dan Crowley tackles emotional regulation by understanding how hurt, anger, fear, and shame stem from unmet expectations. Through grief and forgiveness, we can release unresolved emotions and move forward. The key is accepting that hurt is inevitable and learning to manage it for emotional balance.

Host: Jefferson County Library District

Speaker: Dan Crowley, MSW, Life Coach

Grow Your Small Business

Empowering minority-owned businesses in Oregon and Southwest Washington! Learn how the Oregon Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) helps…

Homeschooling Panel

Explore homeschooling insights with Liesl Gansch, Sanja Harness, Leslie Galván, and Lindsay Wright in our panel discussion. These experienced parents…

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How to be a Better You: Emotional Regulation

In this video, Dan Crowley tackles emotional regulation by understanding how hurt, anger, fear, and shame stem from unmet expectations. Through grief…

How to be a Better You: Shards of Reality, Emotional Response, and Conflict

Life coach Dan Crowley discusses how our emotional responses shape conflict, focusing on hurt, anger, fear, and shame. He highlights the impact of…

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How to be a Better You: 5 Steps of a Life Transaction - Part 2

Explore the five life transaction steps—Life-Based, Life Situation, Action, Result, and Consequential Rewards. We’ll focus on interdependency and its…

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How to be a Better You: 5 Steps of a Life Situation- Part 1

Join Dan Crowley as he delves into the nature of fleeting euphoria and how we can find lasting fulfillment. Discover practical insights and inspiring…

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How to be a Better You: How Mind Works

In this video, we explore the significance of self-image and world order beliefs. Learn how our subconscious thoughts and actions shape our behavior…

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How to be a Better You - Intro

Discover how our mind processes the world around us through the interconnected parts of mind, brain, body, spirit, and soul. Learn how understanding…

Medicare 101

Sabrina Stout of Sage Health Insurance Services explains Medicare basics, including parts A-D, costs, enrollment, and coverage. She also covers…

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Selecting and Preparing - Cut Flowers for the Fair

Excited for the fair? Get your flowers fair-ready with Tery's expert tips! Learn how to select and prepare blooms to impress the judges. Watch now!

Supporting Local Food

Dive into the High Desert Food and Farm Alliance's efforts for a sustainable local food system! Watch Emily Ralston and Andrea Smith discuss…

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Tarot: History & Meaning

Dive into the fascinating world of Tarot in this insightful video journey. Discover its ancient origins, challenge common misconceptions, and learn…

Trail Camera Workshop

Dive into the Oregon Wildlife Watch program with John Nelson from the High Desert Museum! Discover how trail cameras capture wildlife and learn how to…

Transforming Your Health: Faith Based Wellness

Join health consultant Lindsay Wright for an insightful session on holistic wellness in this video. Lindsay shares her personal journey through…

Weight loss: Healthy Methods

Join Lindsay Wright, the nutrition consultant and certified juice therapist from Genesis Juice Company, as she debunks diet myths, champions plant-…

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Talk-About-Town | Crystals for Mental Health

Join the 'Culver Crystal Talk' series by Wandering Souls Trading Post & Boutique! In this session, Diana Krugle delves into the transformative power…

May contain: book, publication, indoors, library, bookstore, shop, adult, male, man, person, business card, paper, and text

Talk-About-Town | Book Bliss with Bing Bingham

Discover the uplifting tales of K9 companions from Bing Bingham's new book, "Hugging a Dog." Visit Bing's blog, Dusty Dog Cafe, at for more engaging…

May contain: electronics, screen, book, indoors, library, publication, computer hardware, hardware, monitor, adult, female, person, woman, people, computer, laptop, pc, tv, face, and head

Talk-About-Town | Parent Talk: Educational Session #1

Montell Elliott and the Best Care Prevention Program provides insights on teen drug and alcohol use and what to do as a parent. Discover effective…

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Talk-About-Town | Crystal Combinations

Embark on a journey into the world of crystal combinations as we share a video from the "Culver Crystal Talk" series, hosted by Wandering Souls…

May contain: mineral, accessories, gemstone, jewelry, locket, pendant, nature, outdoors, and weather

Talk-About-Town | Crystals: Care & Cleaning

Diana Krugle, in the "Culver Crystal Talk" presentation, shares insights on crystal care and cleaning. An enlightening discussion you won't want to…

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My Last Words: Writing Your Obituary

How do you want to be remembered? Make sure you have input in your own obituary.

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Tattoos

Learn the ins and outs of tats from a local ink slinger.

Listen: the First 100 Stories

I Am a Story project is celebrating its first 100 stories. Listen to some of the favorites!

May contain: clothing, t-shirt, advertisement, adult, female, person, woman, long sleeve, sleeve, poster, face, and head

CASA Advocacy

Did you know there are 300 kids in foster care in Central Oregon? How can you help without being a foster parent? Watch the video and find out!