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We understand every child is unique and we are committed to providing a program that caters to their specific needs. That’s why we offer both one-on-one sessions and our Neurodivergent Youth Group Program over an 8 week term. Our group sessions of 1:4 ratio of therapist to children provide opportunities for social interaction, communication, cooperation and building valuable peer relationships. Studies consistently show that physical activity plays a pivotal role in improving the lives of neurodivergent children and youth including the physical, mental and social health. Recognizing the pressing need for support, our program is open to children with a current diagnosis and for those who find themselves on lengthy waitlists for diagnoses. We are committed to providing assistance when it’s needed most. https://lnkd.in/g9ZyTp2x #FitnessJourney #StrengthTraining #O2Active #ExercisePhysiology #exercisephysiologist #movementismedicine #O2Active #MoveWithPurpose #EP #Lifestyle #WellnessJourney #ClinicalExcellence #healthandwellness #EvidenceBasedPractice #PatientCareCentered #holistichealth #Rehabilitation #ChronicDiseaseManagement #InjuryRehabilitation #ExercisePhysiology #FunctionalFitness #PhysicalTherapy #MindBodyConnection #CommunityHealth #WellnessJourney #OptimalHealth #LifelongWellBeing #ClientFocused #fitnessforall #teamculture

In honor of all the moms and therapists I admire, here is my latest blog post for A Good Place Therapy https://lnkd.in/emctbdvh

How are your clients facing the pressures of the "new year, new you" chatter that dominates this time of year? One approach we've found helpful is reminding our young adult population to embrace dialectics: recognizing that we are all doing the best we can AND acknowledging that we can all strive for improvement, one day at a time. Here's a resource created by our Chief Clinical Officer sharing ten goals clients can create that reframes resolution-setting in a supportive way: https://lnkd.in/es-wZDXF

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER for this evening’s webinar on Navigating the Workplace with Rheumatic Disease. Teens and young adults have a lot going on - first jobs, friendships, university, moving away…and transitioning from pediatric to adult rheumatology care. It can be overwhelming - especially when it comes to navigating the workplace and striking the right balance between personal and professional wolds: - What will my manager think when I tell them I have arthritis? Will they take me seriously? - Will I have to explain to yet another person that even though they might not be able to see that I'm in pain? - How will trying to 'tough it out' at work affect my mental health? - What are my rights? - What are the best strategies for talking to my manager/workplace about my health needs? We’ll cover all that and more at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST today. Bring your questions for our Live Q&A at the end of the session! Register and learn more at https://lnkd.in/g7zmPDFZ #BeyondTransition #workplaceneeds #advocating #work #transition #employee #employer #webinar #learntogether #JA #JIA #JuvenileArthritis #JAAwarenessMonth #Awareness #KidsGetArthritisToo #GetFlaredUp #Lupus #pfapa #AutoInflammatory #PedRMD #RareDiseases #PainFreeFuture #CAFsociety Cassie and Friends: A Society for Children with Juvenile Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases #Research #Education #Connection #Support

In line with the 2024 theme for World Alzheimer’s Month (September) & World Alzheimer’s Day (September 21) "Time to Act on Dementia, Time to Act on Alzheimer's” Calling all healthcare professionals and students & members of the general public interested in Care of the Elderly Let’s explore Dementia through the lens of community mental health empowered by the simple and practical 3Rs framework (Recognize, Respond and Reflect) and enriched by engaging online teaching methods! https://lnkd.in/gj5gqQcX

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and we wanted to shine a spotlight on our MC STOMP national agenda. The agenda aims to stop the over-medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both, in multicultural settings. As the West Midlands is diverse and includes many of the most challenged, deprived, and vulnerable communities, patients are more likely to be over-represented in mental health pathways. This makes them more likely to receive treatment with psychotropic medicines, which in some cases may not be appropriate. MC STOMP aims to: 💊 Reduce overprescribing of antipsychotics by increasing structured medication reviews. 🗣️ Encourage the implementation of positive behavioural support plans as an alternative form of treatment. To learn more about MC STOMP, click here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eubHtwTq #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #Neurodiversity #Neurodiverse #MCSTOMP

👨👩👧👦 Parents, your instincts are powerful. If you notice your teen showing signs of struggle, it's crucial to take action. Look out for changes in behavior, such as withdrawal, mood swings, declining academic performance, or sudden changes in friend groups. Don't ignore the signs. Instead, create a safe space for open communication. Let your teen know you're there to listen without judgment. Offer support and validate their feelings, letting them know it's okay to ask for help. Seek professional guidance if needed, including reaching out to counselors, therapists, or your teen's healthcare provider for expert advice and support. Consider contacting Ridge RTC, where our dedicated team specializes in helping teens overcome challenges and thrive. Remember, early intervention can make all the difference. #ParentingTips #TeenMentalHealth #SupportiveParenting #OpenCommunication #EarlyIntervention #FamilySupport #TeenTherapy #MentalHealthAwareness #RidgeRTC #MentalHealth #TeenSupport #SeekHelp #ExpertAdvice #HealthyFamilies #MoodSwings

Excellent report on the Welsh inpatient mental health system by Mind Cymru. It zones in on the three critical areas that make the difference between a good experience and a bad one - reliable systems (governance), MDT working (the right range of treatments) and models of care (services knowing what they are doing, and why, in partnership with the people who use them). The focus on bringing our regulatory oversight up to speed with England re compulsion on services to capture and report on detailed restraint data is good to see. At the Restraint Reduction Network conference in November I'll be talking about how collecting and using detailed data can help reduce the use of restraint, reporting on a decade's worth of data and outcome evaluation and learning that Iris Care Group have been doing. But numbers are just one thing - numbers aren't people and shouldn't be mistaken for them. It's what you do when you know them that's important. The report recognises this "so what?" point - providing good quality inpatient care is difficult and complicated - it's so easy to mistake rhetoric and initiatives for improvement. https://lnkd.in/eRcMd6gs

Is it any wonder why so many minoritized communities feel like the mental health system isn’t designed for them? It’s because for the most part, it’s not. At the top of the ivory tower, approaches and perspectives from minoritized voices have been consistently left out of the conversation. On the ground, participant recruitment suffers from demographic bias, leaving huge blind spots when it comes to communities of color, queer communities, etc. We will never build mental health support systems that work for everyone if we don’t include diverse populations in research. At Appa, we are proud that our program enrollment reflects the population we serve: • 80% of Appa teens identify as BIPOC • 30% identify as queer • 25% come from Spanish-speaking households Help us ensure that our NIMH-funded research study continues to reflect this diversity by sharing this study opportunity with your network! By participating, teens can: 💵 Earn $75 💬 Get free mental health support 🤝 Help us build the future of equitable and accessible support! Please share this link with your networks and the parents and teens in your life! https://lnkd.in/g5uHyFrQ

Between 2019 and 2023, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) made a series of reforms to reduce the number of children in congregate care from more than 1,000 to fewer than 400.     In a new case study, Addressing Upstream Factors: Reducing the Number of Michigan Children in Congregate Care, we detail how the MDHHS, with support from the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab, developed and implemented solutions around two upstream points of intervention that contributed to the sustained decline in congregate care:      1 - Strengthen children’s access to high-quality, community-based behavioral health services, which may help to prevent escalating behaviors that can precede placement breakdown and entry to congregate care, and     2 - Increase placements with and supports for kin caregivers, where children experience more stability, fewer placement moves, and better behavioral and mental health outcomes compared with children in non-kin settings.    Read the case study here. https://lnkd.in/ewFBiVkQ