MEDIA COVERAGE
Note: In March 2021, the organization changed names to “March 4ward” from “First Responder Coaching.” Media coverage prior to March 2021 will refer to March 4ward’s work as “First Responder Coaching.”
Aug. 7, 2020: WMC Action News 5
Grace McLaren highlights the critical importance of having a personal wellness plan as part of National Suicide Prevention Week.
July 17, 2020: The SPARK
Grace McLaren joins The SPARK for a July special focusing on "A Structured Approach to Increasing Support."
July 15, 2020: The Daily Memphian
A counselor who teaches a clear-cut way for “average Joes” to gauge suicide risk says there’s never been a more important time to assess one’s own mental health than amid the pandemic mayhem.
June 8, 2020: Memphis Business Journal
It is a business’ job to support employees who are Fragile with the added stresses of the pandemic. Here’s how they can.
May 27, 2020: Germantown News
How do we manage our mental health during the times of coronavirus and quarantine?
May 20, 2020: Business Talk Radio
We have a lot of people in our communities who are Fragile, but we are overlooking them by just asking, How are you doing?
May 12, 2020: WREG Live at 9
"We've brought the elephant into the room, and we've said: It's okay.”
April 8, 2020: Christian Brothers High School
Check out the CBHS-produced video for a personal mental wellness plan initiative during the pandemic, based on the First Responder Coaching training they received shortly beforehand.
Mar. 19, 2020: KWAM The Voice
During these fragile times, you deserve to have fragile practices!
Mar. 15, 2020: cityCURRENT Radio Show
Listen to Grace McLaren talk about how she is turning the darkness of her loss into light by helping those who are fragile.
Feb. 20, 2020: KWAM The Voice
Learn what it means to have an “emotional seat belt” for when, not if, you experience a moment of anxiety or trauma.
Feb. 12, 2020: Germantown News
Read about Grace McLaren’s personal journey to her First Responder Coaching work.
Jan. 15, 2020: Channel 3 Live at 9
Hear about new suicide prevention efforts at Christian Brothers High School.
Dec. 26, 2019: Channel 3 Evening News
When college-age students are home for the holidays, it`s a good time for parents to gauge their children’s emotional health.
Dec. 12, 2019: Channel 5 Evening News
When getting together around the holidays, make sure to pay attention and speak up if you see signs someone isn't doing well.
Dec. 5, 2019: Bluff City Life on Channel 5
Hear Grace McLaren talk about the elements of the “emotional temperature” she says she wishes she had known about sooner.
Nov. 12, 2019: Channel 3 Live at 9
Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, how to discover your score, and what to do with that knowledge.
Nov. 8, 2019: Memphis Business Journal
The economic burden of depression in the U.S. is $210.5 billion per year, nearly half due to absenteeism and reduced productivity. What can your business do about it?
September 16, 2019: Daily Memphian
Read more about the community training hosted by a Memphis school focusing on recognizing Fragile and Suicidal children and peers.
Sept. 11, 2019: Daily Memphian
First Responder Coaching provides an opportunity for the community to become educated on this critical topic.
Sept. 5, 2019: Bluff City Life on Channel 5
Hear about Bornblum Jewish Community School’s leading efforts to equip all staff with mental wellness and suicide prevention skills for themselves and their schoolchildren.
Sept. 4, 2019: InDepth TV
Gain deeper insights into the work of First Responder Coaching and a partnership with a school working to be on the forefront of supporting students’ mental and emotional needs.
Aug. 21, 2019: Channel 3 Live at 9
Taking coaching to a new level: The impetus for First Responder Coaching’s work and how you can learn to make a difference.
Aug. 15, 2019: The Hebrew Watchman
Administrators and teachers from multiple schools take on the “student” role as they start off the school year receiving key training.