Pinnacle Pointe Behavioral Healthcare System’s Post

Our end-of-year blog series features transformative stories from 5 different locations, each highlighting a separate program. Today, we’re sharing more about our holistic program, Heaing 4 Change. As U4O has grown to support 1,600+ vulnerable children in five countries, we continue to learn the importance of healing the emotional wounds that so many of them carry. Please click the link below to read more about how this program is transforming lives: https://loom.ly/PK1ESVc

🌟 Introducing the EMBODIED SOMATIC ABOLITIONISM CULTURAL FIRST AID COMMUNAL INTENSIVE (ESACFA-CI) 🌟 Led by Dr. Resmaa Menakem, this groundbreaking workshop series is specifically designed for Black bodies (Visibly Melanated) looking to deeply engage with embodied practices to support communities through crisis. 📅 Upcoming Session: July 10 from 10 AM – 1 PM CST. 🔍 Why ESACFA-CI? Unlike traditional psychological first aid, our program delves into the racialized aspects of trauma, providing tools and insights tailored to the unique experiences of Black communities. 🛠️ What You'll Learn: Understand various forms of trauma and resilience. Confront the history of white-body supremacy. Master prep reps for racialized disaster preparedness. Enhance your resource and well-being networks. Tune into your body’s signals with advanced somatic practices. 👥 Small Groups: Work closely within a triad to foster personal and communal growth. Join us for a transformative journey to equip yourself with the skills needed in times of crisis and beyond. Dive deeper into your healing journey with the Black Octopus Society! 👉 Enroll now and be a part of change: https://lnkd.in/gzJ4mxzy #BlackOctopusSociety #ResmaaMenakem #SomaticAbolitionism #HealingJustice #EmbodiedPractice #CommunityHealing

Grief, resilience and understanding: With the anniversary of 9/11, teach students to remember and reflect with thoughtful resources from The NYTimes. #neverforget #persuasive #engagingeducation https://lnkd.in/e3t6zU59

A few thoughts on the history and purpose of #mentalhealthawareness month, and how to make it meaningful. https://lnkd.in/eQ9imQDQ

#War and #conflict are complex realities of the human experience. As an adult, comprehending the reasons and impacts of such events can be challenging. Therefore, it is no surprise that these topics may be even more perplexing and troubling for children. Yet, as they grow and develop, start going to school, watch television, or hear adults converse, they too become aware of such realities. For many parents and teachers, this reality leads to a pertinent question:  1. How do we talk to our children about war and conflict?  2. What is the best way to answer their questions? Read More: https://lnkd.in/eQ9YJZH9

Do you have the space to age with dignity? What is the value you offer in your ecosystem and what do you need to let go of so it becomes a valuable resource?

Know Your Past to Plan Your Future - an article about the History of ALFs from the newest issue of ENGAGE.

"Girls are facing a different reality than their families are seeing." - Mackenzie Pickerrell Our partners at Girl Coalition of Indiana have recently released a groundbreaking report on the realities that Indiana girls are facing. If you are a parent with a daughter, this information is a must-have and can help you better understand some of the realities that your daughter may be facing. Learn more and download the report here: https://bit.ly/3PxjPii

Know Your Past to Plan Your Future - an article about the History of ALFs from the newest issue of ENGAGE.