A great big 👏 THANK YOU 👏 to our friends at Monmouth Arts for bringing their talents and innovative Creative Expressions #arttherapy program to our Freehold Township and Freehold Borough #YMCA summer camp! 🎨 🖼 🎭 Children nurtured mental wellness through art, music, dance, community projects, and social connection ~ a perfect way to develop creative minds.
This #PrideMonth (and all year) the team at Bend is here to help teens and young adults better understand the importance of living in their authentic identity and how to best seek support from those around them. Learn more in our latest blog from Donna Mccutchen, LCSW, LICSW, LMSW-C: https://lnkd.in/eBeEb6HY
Founder and Executive Director at Integrate for Good | Innovator | Community Builder | Occupational Therapist
Integrate for Good is proud to celebrate the strength, ability and talent of all of our colleagues, team members and program participants as we kick off Autism Acceptance Month. At Integrate for Good, we believe EVERY month should be Autism Acceptance Month. Looking to learn more about neurodiversity and how it can elevate your business and boost your success? Let's talk! #autism #autismspectrumdisorder #autismawareness #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #integrateforgood
Autistic people are a natural part of the human experience. They deserve equal rights and opportunities. And, they deserve to be welcomed, included, respected and supported in all aspects of community life. #AutismAcceptance
On #worldsuicidepreventionday, let's honor and acknowledge the lived experiences of those who can provide hope and empathy. #education #suicideprevention #communitymatters #mentalhealth #peersupport #peerspectives
Founder at A2ndvoice CIC and Autism Thrive Services Limited with expertise in Social Networking and Creative Direction
A document that needs to be shared across all sectors! #EasyReading
Founder of ND Perspective, Neurodiversity Rights Advocate, Psychologist & Neuro-Inclusion Specialist
The Buckland Review has examined the challenges associated with autistic people and employment and makes some suggestions for change! (It is also a great example of disseminating research so more autistic people can read it) Supporting and Celebrating our Neurodivergent Community, Jess x x
Great easy to read of an important review.
Founder of ND Perspective, Neurodiversity Rights Advocate, Psychologist & Neuro-Inclusion Specialist
The Buckland Review has examined the challenges associated with autistic people and employment and makes some suggestions for change! (It is also a great example of disseminating research so more autistic people can read it) Supporting and Celebrating our Neurodivergent Community, Jess x x
Modern Widows Club is planning another Widows' Health & Wellbeing Day at the Crosby Center for Health & Wellbeing. Huge gratitude to Winter Park Health Foundation for being the first to step forward and value #widows in Central FL as a community asset in which to invest. In 2023, we welcomed 120 registered participants, along with a few walk-ins, into a transformative experience that significantly benefited their health, social connections, and overall sense of well-being. It was impactful for them to feel cared about, seen, heard, and understood. Our initiatives have been instrumental in decreasing feelings of depression, exhaustion, confusion, and overwhelm, as well as reducing fear, anger, and disinterest in personal health. Conversely, they have enhanced confidence, joy, a sense of purpose and meaning, community connection and an interest in personal health and future opportunities. We refer to this positive impact as a community uplift for everyone involved. It's important to note the prevalence of #widowhood in our area: Winter Park, FL, is home to 1,600 widows, Orange County, FL, has 36,500 widows, and Seminole County, FL, counts 23,000 widows among its residents. Who are they, what do they need, how can we help? This underscores the pressing need for more programs targeted for widows and increased support for organizations dedicated to aiding widows. #modernwidowsclub #bethechange #womenshealth #publichealth #socialimpact #HolisticHealing #grief #growth #ResilienceInChallenges #communitylift
This is a good video explaining some of the concepts and best practices with Family and Community Engagement in schools. If you know my career path - and my parenting path - you'll understand why I love this work!
As we work to create a place for all to play, we acknowledge that this mission comes from a great loss. Bennett's memory will live on in the smiles and laughter of everyone who visits this space. This month was founded in 1989 by a group of bereaved parents wanting to for a community of support and love for others who are grieving. Today, this powerful movement gives space for those experiencing loss to come together and share their stories and move into comfort and hope. Please take time throughout this month to step outside, enjoy a beautiful sunset, or find a fun rock. These are small moments that bring comfort to those who knew and loved Bennett. [Image description: A blot of blue watercolor spreads from the center of the image. Centered is a drawing of an adult hand with a child's hand holding the index finger of the adult hand. At the top are the words "Bereaved Parents Awareness Month" and centered at the bottom is the quote "There is no footprint too small to leave an imprint on this world" by an unknown author.] #BennettsVillage #APlaceForAllToPlay #Play4All #ItTakesAVillage #InclusivePlayground #InclusivePlay #InclusivePlaySpace #PlayIsLearning #DesignForAll #BuildCommunity #PlaygroundFun #Accessibility #InclusionMatters #Inclusion #AllAbilities #LoweringBarriersToPlay #Charlottesville #CharlottesvilleVA #CvilleVA #BennettsVillagePlaySpace #AccessiblePlaySpaces #AllAbilitiesWelcome #ILoveCville #AlbemarleCounty
Today’s schools serve students and families with a diversity of identities. While diversity enriches the school community, educators are becoming increasingly aware of the vast number of students subjected to identity-related adverse childhood experiences and inequitable practices. To mitigate the negative impacts of oppression on marginalized identities, Identity Safe Spaces at home and school shows educators how they can work together with parents and guardians to support all students’ well-being and success. Teachers, school leaders, counselors, social workers, and others can use this guide to foster strengths-based and culturally responsive home-school partnerships in all that they do. https://lnkd.in/e4bJJNqc
Mental Toughness Expert | Helping athletes, coaches, leaders and their teams effectively measure, and develop #mentaltoughness for a stronger, consistent performance
American educator, Tulley, emphasises that #MentalToughness is developed through facing and overcoming challenges. This perspective highlights the importance of allowing individuals, especially children, to encounter and solve problems independently, fostering #Resilience and #Perseverance - Two traits essential for long-term success! #QuoteoftheDay #ProblemSolving
Vice President Human Resources, YMCA of Metro North
2mowell done!