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 in a crisis mental health setting) to be sharing it
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.
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
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What I loved about Steven’s message was that yes, there are many struggles having ADHD. But the thing he wants people to know is that there are so many strengths and “superpowers” associated with ADHD as well.
Here are a few ideas movemindfully uses to create spaces where everyone feels seen and heard.
Here are a few simple practices that can help you with the transition from school year to summer.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to remind you that your mind-body connection is always available to help you feel more settled and at ease.
