Feeling hopeless? Seek connection!
While working with patients on a geriatric mental health unit, a man struggling with depression shared that he said something earlier that made another patient laugh.
February 19, 2025
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Explore the many ways Breathe Move Rest practices are used throughout the day for self-regulation, focus, and community connection in schools, hospitals, juvenile services, and home settings.
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Need support for ADHD?
When Judy Mahr-Richardson (Kaleidscope Coaching and Counseling) first meets with new ADHD clients, she begins by sharing what ADHD is and isn’t and describes what families might be experiencing at home, work, and school. At this point she is often
January 22, 2025
Stop and take a break!
One thing we have always believed at movemindfully is that you don’t need full 30-minute sessions of mindfulness and movement for yourself, your students, clients, patients, or family members to get the benefits of effective wellness breaks. Dr. Marily Oppezzo,
January 15, 2025
Find time for QUIET this holiday season
As the year draws to a close, you might feel like you are scrambling to tie up loose ends before the holidays. In the midst of all the busyness, we hope you can find some time for a well-deserved break.
December 18, 2024
Become a public mental health advocate and activist!
We had an amazing time last week at our I Am Safe: Trauma-Responsive Practices to Support Mental Health training with educators, therapists, social workers, OTs, and other community mental health professionals. Our call to action at the end of this
December 11, 2024
What is I Am Safe?
I want to share a little bit about my new book, I Am Safe: Trauma-Responsive Practices in Crisis Mental Health. I began working on this book in 2018 and I am nerv-cited (nervous+excited, a word I learned from a teen
October 30, 2024
It’s Here!
I’m excited to announce that my book, I Am Safe is here! Since 2018 I have been transforming the real life stories from my teaching in hospitals, juvenile services, and special education settings into a practical and accessible guidebook. My hope is that I Am Safe inspires mental health advocacy and activism in our communities and expands this important work.
October 23, 2024
Coming Soon!
Here’s a sneak peek of my soon-to-be-released new book, I Am Safe: Trauma-Responsive Practices in Crisis Mental Health. I have been writing this book since 2018 and I am nerv-cited (nervous and excited, a word I learned from a teen
October 16, 2024
Mindfulness in Nature
In a recent review of over 900 studies about the impact of nature on overall health and well-being, a whopping 98% found that nature-based interventions improved mental health outcomes. Getting outside is an easy way to boost your mood and fall is a great time to enjoy the great outdoors. Here are a few quick and easy ways to build nature into your day:
October 9, 2024
Starting the Conversation
A guest blog by Lorrie Bortuzzo and Logan Sheppard. FastTrackerMN.org is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking mental health or substance use services in Minnesota.
September 18, 2024
Building in Pauses
As we roll into September, schedules get busier and life can feel hectic making it harder to build helpful pauses into your day. However, taking time for just a few slow breaths can be a game changer.
September 11, 2024
Your Emergency Toolkit for Overwhelm
It happens. Something unexpected derails your day and you feel completely overwhelmed. Or someone around you gets overloaded and needs your support as a grounding presence.
August 28, 2024
Transitioning from Summer to Fall
We see this every day in our work — Educators, mental health professionals, and family members are struggling to support children, youth, and families in the midst of a public mental health crisis. The system is overwhelmed, and professionals and parents are depleted.
August 14, 2024