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Let’s check in. How are you? But how are you, really? A common response I’ve heard to that question lately has been along the lines of, “Everything feels like it’s on fire every day. How am I supposed to enjoy anything right now?” And I get it. We’ve been going through it down here on … Continue reading How To Cope With Tragic Events

Celebrating Pride month is a great way to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community, but being an ally goes beyond the month of June. Being an ally means standing up for, supporting, and encouraging the LGBTQIA+ community. It means being informed about the issues that are important to the community, and advocating for rights and … Continue reading Being an Ally for LGBTQIA+

During Pride Month last year, I wrote about supporting your LGBTQIA+ child. This year, I’d like to focus in on supporting your transgender youth. This discussion is vital when considering that a large number of states are considering or enacting legislation that blocks gender-affirming care for youth. Research has already shown that transgender youth are … Continue reading Supporting Your Transgender Youth

In 2020, statistics showed that 25% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness. Unfortunately, over half of those adults are going without treatment. With millions of people being affected by mental illness every year, what is leading to the avoidance of or delay in accessing the help they need? Stigma, prejudice, and discriminations against those with … Continue reading Stigma & Mental Illness

As we continue our look at Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s time to shift our focus to youth. In the past, we’ve established that youth can benefit from mental health services, but how do we have that discussion with them in the first place? A potential solution may be closer than you realize. Let’s talk … Continue reading Mental Health Movie Nights!

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults experience a mental health illness, and 17% of youth experience a mental health disorder? These statistics can help us understand and raise awareness that someone in our life is struggling with mental health problems. In order to help someone, it may be beneficial to know some warning … Continue reading How To Support Others With Mental Health Problems

"How are you?" This question has turned into a simple greeting that usually receives an automatic response of, “I’m good, how are you?” Although this may be the appropriate response for the setting, let’s try asking ourselves how we are really feeling. https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2015/jul/23/inside-out-most-on-trend-emotion CHECKING IN Take a few deep breaths. Ask, how do I feel … Continue reading Identifying Our Emotions

Why do people add exercise to their routine? Maybe they are looking to increase their energy throughout the day, improve their physique, or find a community of people who share the goal of bettering themselves. Another reason might be to increase their mood and relieve stress– but how can exercise actually help with this? HOW … Continue reading Exercise as a Stress Reliever

No doubt about it, our youth today are feeling the STRESS! A study by the American Psychological Association found that one in five youth reported they worry “a great deal or a lot”, and at least 30 percent of youth reported experiencing headaches due to stress and worry. The same report also found an even … Continue reading The Hard Truth about Youth and Stress

Take a moment and think about how you react to stress. What does that look like for you? How does it feel just to think about stress? When deadlines pile up, it feels like there’s not enough time in the day, or you’re confronted with an unexpected setback, how do you manage? While stress may … Continue reading Using Acceptance to Reduce Stress