We are deeply saddened to hear of more violence in our community last night in Tulsa. We are posting some resources for parents to use with their families and will continue in the coming week to add more. Please share and comment how we can support you. Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event: https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//age_related_reactions_to_traumatic_events.pdf How…
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Cultivate…SAFETY by learning what to do when your child is in crisis
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, so today we are going to learn from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) about recognizing the signs of a mental health crisis and how to respond. Any child can experience a crisis or even suicidality, but by educating ourselves, we can help keep our children safe!…
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Cultivate…COMMUNICATION in your Family about Mental Illness
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Family page has lots of resources for families coping with both mental illness or substance use disorders including two talk guides with tips on communicating and supporting family members. Resources for Families Coping with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: https://www.samhsa.gov/families
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Cultivate…KNOWLEDGE about Anxiety during Mental Illness Awareness Week
Cultivate… HABITS by Connecting Loved Ones with Ongoing Mental Health Supports
Today, we will talk about the last step of the 5 Action Steps from #BeThe1To’s campaign for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – connecting our loved ones with ongoing supports to establish a safety net for moments when they are feeling distressed and in a crisis. Just like the other steps, this last one has…
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Cultivate… COMMUNICATION by Asking Someone If They Are Thinking About Suicide
As we continue going though the 5 steps for helping someone struggling with suicidal ideation during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we will be discussing how to ask someone if they are they are thinking about suicide. And just as a friendly reminder, the #BeThe1To campaign has adjusted their steps this year to help us…
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Cultivate… COPING With The Noodle Caboodle!
Has your child ever said to you that they feel like their muscles feel tight or their body is stiff whenever they are feeling stressed and anxious? Try the Noodle Caboodle! The Noodle Caboodle is a child-friendly progressive muscle relaxation technique that helps relax the physical tightness of your muscles whenever you feel tense and…
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Cultivate… SAFETY During The 2020 National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and this month, we are raising awareness of suicide prevention by sharing information and resources from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s #BeThe1To campaign. If you have been following us since the beginning of our cultivate journey, you may be familiar with the campaign already. Throughout the month, we will…
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Cultivate… RELATIONSHIPS with Classmates Virtually during Distance Learning
We understand how distance learning raises concerns for some families. Students are not able to see their friends like they use to and they may start to experience feelings of sadness and loneliness. Maintaining friendships virtually during these crucial years of their development, especially during COVID-19, may seem challenging but it does not have to…
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Cultivate… COMMUNICATION and Ask Questions About Distance Learning
Schools either have started or will be starting classes over the next few weeks and some students will be starting in a virtual classroom this Fall semester. We understand that there are some concerns around distance learning and how it may not be the same as in-person learning but if we want our kids to…
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