Knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, oh my! All things fiber are at the top of my list of wellness tools, and I want to share it with you today. I’m going to share a bit about what knitting does for me and
Don’t I know you from somewhere? Peer Training announcement from Matt Mague
Ever get that feeling that we have something in common? Does it ever seem like at least one of us has been here before? Chances are, you’re right. We can put this common knowledge and experience to good use somewhere.
Mindfulness 101: Strategizing for Mindfulness with Joann Calabrese
This blog is republished from Joann’s personal website, Mindfulness Garden Games. Be sure to check it out for even more mindfulness! Having a strategy for mindfulness practice is as important as a technique. Many of the participants in the Mindfulness
Please stop killing us: Police use of lethal force against people with mental health conditions
People with mental health conditions are disproportionately killed by police, and that will only get worse if training programs don’t change their prioritiesFair warning that this is an extremely long, research-heavy post. If you want the gist, read the subheadings
All About My Diagnosis: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with Kate Fitch
What is OCD? Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a sort of anxiety disorder that features obsessive thoughts, compulsive behavior or rituals, or both. Obsessive thoughts are unwanted and distressing thoughts, ideas, mental images, or impulses that intrude into a person’s mind
Wellness Tool Wednesday: Struggling with Meditation with Amanda Kearney-Smith
At The Network we provide Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) workshops that includes discussing what goes in your “wellness toolbox”. I think this is everyone’s favorite part of creating a self-care or wellness plan – talking about what works for
All About my Diagnosis: Agoraphobia with a friend of Joann Calabrese
Agoraphobia can be a tough thing to deal with. It’s a type of anxiety disorder that makes it difficult to leave the house. My friend Jill (not her real name) in Pennsylvania, has a lot of experience with this and
Advocacy 101: 3 evidence-based talking points on the importance and effectiveness of peers in recovery
When you might need to use advocacy There are a lot of scenarios where advocating for peer support programs might come up. If I worked in a mental healthcare setting, maybe my employer is considering implementing one but is hesitant
CALL TO ACTION: The Bad Budget
by Aubrey Boggs, Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator The White House has proposed a budget that would harm most people in our country, but especially individuals living in poverty and people with disabilities. From cutting over $800 billion from Medicaid
Wellness Tool Wednesday: The positive power of affirmations
Welcome, dear readers to Wellness Tool Wednesday! I want to start this first offering of our newly introduced topic by asking, how are you today? Go ahead, I’ll wait. Take your time if you need some. It seems simple, right?