This week for #WarriorWednesday, Caroline McKeown was back with a new episode of her #DearCaroline vlog on gratitude and accepting where we are. Even though this holiday might look different than it used to, Caroline reminds us that we can still find beauty in it no matter how negative it may seem. Follow along to see what she has to …
People Come and Go But Always Help with Our Growth
Some people come into your life for only a season, but for the most important reasons. We will never fully understand why some people come into our lives and why some people leave. Sometimes, the people that we wanted to stay with with every ounce of our being leave. Those are the moments that hurt the most, the ones that …
Take Time to Give Thanks
In times of great distress, it’s easy to forget to make space for gratitude. This year, in particular, we have all had our fair share of trauma and anxiety, and it’s understandable to lose sight of the things for which we should be grateful. I know I’m guilty of forgetting to practice gratitude and taking time to be thankful. When …
Todd Provenzano Provides Trauma Coping Skills to Educators
On Monday, November 16th, Todd Provenzano, LPCC-S from St. Aloysius spoke to educators about coping skills for managing stress and anxiety using a trauma-informed lens. There is an increased level of anxiety for many individuals right now. This is especially true for educators who are moving between in-person and online teaching. Many teachers have concerns for their students’ safety and …
Pete Mesrin Hosts Quarantine Self-Care for Students Instagram Live
On Wednesday, November 18th, Pete Mesrin, LPCC-S, of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Adapting for Life program talked to students about Quarantine Self-Care. During this webinar, Pete introduced and discussed various self-care strategies. “Self-care has never been more important,” says University of Cincinnati freshman, Diya Joshi. “COVID-19 has disrupted youths’ school and social lives, leaving many feeling isolated from their …
1N5 Conducts QPR Training at Art Academy of Cincinnati
On Friday, November 20th, 1N5 provided QPR training to the staff at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a 1.5-hour educational program designed to teach lay and professional “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a mental health crisis and how to respond. AAC staff and administrators understand the importance of mental …
Founder of Stigma Breakers Takes Over Insta Stories
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Berkeley Fisher, the Warrior behind the website www.stigmabreakers.org, took over our Insta stories to talk about mental health and stopping the stigma. Check out her bio below! I was the pretty, popular cheerleader in middle and high school, always smiling, friends with everyone. I was bubbly and outgoing and smart. But underneath it all, I was …
Christa Shares Her #iAM1N5 Journey…
This week for #WarriorWednesday, Christa Estes Smith shared her #iAM1N5 journey of losing her husband to suicide. Check out her story below, and if you would like to share your story, send us a message on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! I’ve never thought of myself as a warrior but after forgiving my husband Scott for taking his life, I did …
Sometimes Traumas Resurface, Keep Loving Yourself
It finally happened. What I think I would call my worst nightmare. Y’all, I am open with my struggle. I have been on the news, podcasts, and spread my message across the country. It is not a mystery that I was in an emotionally abusive relationship, I blog about it all of the time. However, I never truly knew if …
Forgive Your Past Self So Your Future Self Can Grow
Self-growth is not easy. Sometimes, we realize things about ourselves that we need to change in order to be the best version of ourselves. We all have negative habits, and sometimes we don’t see that they’re negative until they cause harm to ourselves or others. When that happens, we realize we need to make a change. Sometimes it’s small, sometimes …