Make It OK is a community campaign to reduce the stigma of mental health by increasing understanding and encouraging caring, informed conversations. Wednesday, May 28, 202511:30 am – 12:30 pm or 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Registration is required
A workshop for birth, foster & adoptive parents, grandparents, relative caregivers, child-serving professionals and community members to share information about trauma and the effects on children to strengthen positive relationships between children and adults. Limited Space – Register Early to assure a spot! Trauma Informed Caregiving, Flyer, (PDF, 2 pgs, 64MB)
As children, we’re taught how to become successful adults. By contrast, no one teaches us how to age well. We want to change that. Join Us for Aging Mastery- IN-PERSON the First Friday of each month in 2024 at the NGLVC
Building Positive Relationships with Children Who Have Experienced Trauma-A workshop for birth, foster & adoptive parents, grandparents, relative caregivers, child-serving professionals and community members to share information about trauma and the effects on children to strengthen positive relationships between children and adults. Free-8 session classes.
Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care.
Practicing the Pause is a weekly, 30-minute virtual space to practice a variety of techniques to calm your mind and body, decrease stress, and increase self-awareness and resiliency. We’ll practice holding space while also practicing skills such as deep breathing, guided imagery, gentle stretching, etc. We will gather every Thursday morning, from 8:30-9:00 AM. You are free to join us when you are able.
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