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Know the Impact of Parental Separation on Children 💔 Parental separation can have a significant impact on children. Our latest blog explores its effects on children's mental health and academic performance. Discover ways to help your child through this challenging transition. Read our full insights here: https://www.rfr.bz/llm35wx

👶✨ Recognizing When Your Inner Child Needs Healing 🌟 Our inner child holds the key to understanding many of our adult emotions and behaviors. Recognizing when this part of us needs attention is crucial for deep healing. Here's how to tell: Overwhelming Emotions: Feeling unexpectedly intense emotions in certain situations. 🌊 Fear of Abandonment: Struggling with anxiety about being left or feeling alone even when you're not. 💔 Difficulty Trusting: Finding it hard to trust others or constantly expecting betrayal. 🔒 Seeking Approval: Constantly looking for validation from others to feel worthy. 👀 Playfulness Lost: If you find it hard to let go, be spontaneous, or engage in playful activities. 🚫🎈 Listening to and healing your inner child can transform your approach to relationships, enhance self-love, and improve your overall emotional well-being. 🌈 📚 If you're ready to start this journey, our Thriver Resource Library is filled with resources dedicated to inner child recovery. From exercises to guided meditations, find the tools you need to nurture and heal your inner child. 📘 Your inner child holds the essence of who you are; nurturing that part of you is a beautiful step toward full recovery and living freely. 💖 🔗 Dive into the Thriver Resource Library for Inner Child Recovery Resources: Visit Now 🌏 Join us in the Comments section for meaningful discussions. We foster a safe, respectful space, free from bullying, spam, or disrespect. #cptsd #ptsd #trauma #mentalhealth #anxiety #healing #mentalhealthawareness #narcissisticabuse #depression #emotionalabuse #narcissist #cptsdrecovery #traumarecovery #gaslighting #traumahealing #abuse #childhoodtrauma #selfcare

Great seeing one of our referral partners, Natalie Bryan, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, on WFXG FOX54! She’s on often discussing how mental health impacts our local community. Today’s topic was preparing for back-to-school. Here are some simple ways to ease the transition from vacation-mode to school-mode: 🏖️➡️🏫 1. Early to bed, early to rise. Getting back into a school sleep schedule. 🌤️😴 2. Re-establish a routine. Establishing a consistent routine is important for kids. ⏰ 3. Encourage independence. 🙌 4. Choose the right backpack. 🎒 5. Talk about safety. 🚧 6. Establish healthy habits. 🥗🍗 7. Limit screen time. 📱

TOMORROW! A man that is making a HUGE impact in the community; from youth sports to mental health. There is a ton of wisdom in this episode so be sure tune in.

A strong parent-child relationship can have a positive impact on a child's overall well-being, including their social, physical, mental, and emotional health. Learn more about the importance of parent-child bonding by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/41QLijj

Reflecting on our own mental well-being allows us to then support others. 🙌 At M.I.K.I.D., we create a safe space for you and your family to learn about a variety of health-related topics and practice the tools you need in order to meet your goals. 📚 Visit the link below to take that first step. https://bit.ly/3qTh0OR

Access to art and art creation makes a community whole. For National Mental Health Awareness Month, we celebrate long-time Appalshop funder The National Endowment for the Arts in their effort to promote the arts as central to individual and collective well-being. To learn more about the many ways art can positively impact individual and community mental health, check out this article in American Artscape: https://loom.ly/a4eKd_Y!

Creativity is a vital skill that is important in all aspects of life. Through creativity, one is able to think outside the box, communicate better, stand out, adapt to change, build relationships and connections and improve physical and mental health, not forgetting that it also increases happiness and wellbeing. The sad thing is, as children, we Mothers of the Forest on Rusinga Island were not taught creative skills. However, thanks to Word Forest’s kindhearted supporters, we have a fantastic opportunity to learn them as adults! Read or listen via the link below for an update on what The Mothers have been working on! https://lnkd.in/eCBhXgVN

In today's world, where we're deeply invested in the mental health of our young ones, Backpack Healthcare shines brightly as a force for good. Our aim is to cater to every child, parent, and family with solutions that are not only thorough but also deeply considerate of different cultures and backgrounds. To learn more about how we are addressing the critical gaps in accessibility, cultural intentionality, and quality of care, download our white paper here https://lnkd.in/g6EXZDbU

Did you know that animals can play a vital role in supporting youth mental health? Our latest blog explores the innovative ways that organizations in the Puget Sound region are using animal-assisted interventions to help young people cope with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. From therapy dogs in schools to horseback riding programs for youth with disabilities, learn how animals are making a positive impact on youth well-being. Read now: https://ow.ly/13EI50RJ0q4