JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH AND FATHER’S DAY IS THIS WEEKEND!

There is no better time of year to support the men in your life by encouraging them to focus on their health. When it comes to a healthier body and mind, prevention is critical. Many of the risk factors for disease are preventable. Learning what to look for and what...

KIDS AND MENTAL HEALTH: FUN WAYS TO TALK TO ABOUT IT

WHEN IT COMES TO KIDS AND MENTAL HEALTH, IT MIGHT SEEM LIKE A SERIOUS CONVERSATION. BUT TURN THAT ON ITS HEAD, AND YOU’VE GOT AN EXPERIENCE YOU MIGHT ALL ENJOY. Mental health means emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Our mental health affects how we...

BUILDING HEALTHY BRAINS

Written By: Sandi Lerman, MA Ed. Community Educator   Building a Healthy Brain Babies are born with billions of tiny brain cells ready to form connections and build pathways for growth, learning, and human connection. When a young child is raised in a safe and...

TOOLS TO THRIVE

While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime1, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. The good news is there are practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase resiliency...

TECHNIQUES TO COMBAT ANXIETY

Author: Masha Nelson; Home Based Therapist   We are currently experiencing a troubling and uncertain time. In order to come out of this stronger, we need to figure out ways to cope with our anxiety and stress efficiently. During this time, combating our anxiety...

COMBATING VICARIOUS TRAUMA

Author: Jordan Snoddy Domestic Violence Supervisor Substance Use Counselor   It is suggested that those who work with individuals who have experienced trauma often experience vicarious trauma themselves. Vicarious trauma (VT) is the emotional residue from working...