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Peer Specialist Spolight: Neil’s Story

Interview by Matt Mague/CMWN intern Tony Orlando and Dawn reminded us to Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole’ Oak Tree as Joe Don Baker was Walking Tall.  The Miami Dolphins completed the first perfect football season, while the designated

Amanda Kearney-Smith March 2, 2017March 6, 2017 Colorado Mental Wellness Network Blog Read more

Peer Specialist Training with the Colorado Mental Wellness Network begins March 27th

  Our next peer specialist training beings on March 27th, 2017 and runs for three weeks, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Click here for more information and an application. Not sure what a Peer Specialist is or what they do?

Amanda Kearney-Smith February 1, 2017March 6, 2017 Colorado Mental Wellness Network Blog Read more

It’s time to end the stigma

By Aubrey Boggs, CMWN Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator People use unfriendly language about mental health to express negative feelings about someone quite often. People have called me “crazy”, a “nut job”, “unstable”, and many other cruel words because I have a

Amanda Kearney-Smith January 28, 2017February 21, 2017 Colorado Mental Wellness Network Blog Read more

Norm!

By Matt, CMWN Intern We are the best possible experts on ourselves.  Sometimes we want to go, sometimes we want to stay.  Each moment is not the previous, nor will it be the next.  Each moment is truly its own,

Amanda Kearney-Smith January 19, 2017 Colorado Mental Wellness Network Blog Read more

Limitations aren’t always a bad thing…

By Jennifer Hill, Program Coordinator As I move forward in my career, I reflect on this message shared by Helen Keller. Growing up with a “severe learning disability” in a traumatic home, I heard “You can’t…” constantly. This message shaped

Amanda Kearney-Smith November 22, 2016November 30, 2016 Colorado Mental Wellness Network Blog, wellness Read more

Things Learned at Peer Training – Focus on Gratitude

Each Peer Training Class* we ask participants to create a presentation on a recovery tool.  In our most recent training, one of our students focused on gratitude.  Gratitude is  free. It is easy.  And the science around gratitude is solid.

Amanda Kearney-Smith November 17, 2016November 10, 2016 Colorado Mental Wellness Network Blog, Peer Coach, Peer Specialist, wellness Read more

Suicide Prevention Month

by Aubrey Boggs, CMWN Intern Content note: suicidal ideation, discussion of feeling suicidal Once upon a time my life appeared to be in shambles and I was having difficulty finding reasons to stay alive. I felt worthless and empty and

Amanda Kearney-Smith September 29, 2016 Colorado Mental Wellness Network Blog Read more

More on Senate Bill 2680: Mental Health Reform Act of 2016

By Aubrey Boggs, CMWN Intern Wednesday we introduced you to the Senate’s version of mental health reform legislation – SB2680 “Mental Health Reform Act of 2016” the bill is very comprehensive, but below are some of the key points of the bill.

Amanda Kearney-Smith July 15, 2016July 13, 2016 Colorado Mental Wellness Network Blog Read more

What is a self-directed life?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the definition of recovery is “a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential.” Most people can

Kate Fitch May 25, 2016May 23, 2016 Colorado Mental Wellness Network Blog Read more

U.N.I.T.E to End Stigma Week Five: Embrace Treatment

By Amanda Kearney-Smith This is week five of our blog campaign on stigma. So far we’ve reviewed the U, N, I, & T  of  U.N.I.T.E. this week we elaborate on the final letter “E” which stands for “embrace”. U.N.I.T.E =

Amanda Kearney-Smith May 9, 2016May 2, 2016 Colorado Mental Wellness Network Blog Read more
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