Research shows that the most predictable indicator of a child’s resilience to adversity and trauma is the existence of at least one strong relationship with an adult who they believe loves them. How are YOU helping?
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The diversity in all of us is the richness of our society. May we humbly find a way to create a seat at the table where all belong. Health will follow.
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What’s the best way to talk to our children during these uncertain times? Dr. Flaherty provides parents and caregivers with some practical tips for navigating these important conversations.
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“…one of the more harmful expectations I’ve encountered as a therapist is that if we are healthy, we should never have negative emotions and should always feel OK; and that’s a problem…Tough emotions are met with other negative experiences like self-judgement, feelings of failure and frustration, hopelessness, helplessness, and anger that we are experiencing what we are experiencing.”
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The importance of reading knows no boundaries. Reading is critical at all ages and beneficial to all skill levels. If a child does nothing else academically this summer—make sure they spend some time dedicated to reading.
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One of the unexpected gifts of 2020 has been navigating each “new normal” together. We have each leaned into the wisdom of our trusted friends during these times. It feels good to know we are not journeying alone.
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Youth Peer Support Specialist Lexi Sponseller shares her resiliency #protips for these tough times.
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How a daily mindfulness practice is helping me choose curiosity and compassion during these uncertain times.
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This is a time of great challenge. We all have the opportunity to look out for one another.
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Ultimately, at the core of our emotional ups and downs is the experience of grief and loss.
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