This holiday season, we know that we are not able to celebrate the way that we normally do. Due to the global pandemic, many are unable to spend time with family, attend gatherings, or practice the traditions they’ve grown accustomed to, and we know that loss of experience can take a toll on mental health. Machen Champion, MA, LPCC, RPT …
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 …
1N5 Facilitates RECHARGE + RECONNECT Training at Marr Cook Elementary
On Tuesday, November 3, 1N5 facilitated a RECHARGE + RECONNECT presentation with 40 teachers and staff from Marr Cook Elementary School in Goshen. RECHARGE + RECONNECT is a one-hour interactive presentation designed to support the emotional wellbeing of teachers. 1N5 developed this educational session in response to the significant stress teachers and staff are experiencing during this time of uncertainty and change. During the …
1N5 Holds Parent Info Session for New Sources of Strength Leaders
On October 28, 1N5 facilitated a parent info session at Lakota Plains Junior School. We spoke with the parents of the incoming Peer Leaders selected for the new Sources of Strength program. Erin Horn, our certified Sources of Strength trainer, shared the history and philosophy with parents, the program model, and then walked them through the eight protective factors, or …
1N5 Holds Sources of Strength Training at Lakota Plains Junior School
On Friday, November 6, 1N5 facilitated the Sources of Strength training at Lakota Plains Junior School for 13 students who were selected to be peer leaders. We were able to practice physically distancing and hold in-person training! Students were trained on what the eight Sources of Strength, or protective factors, people rely on when experiencing challenging times in life. The peer leader’s mission is to be connectors to Help …
1N5 Provides QPR Training at Chatfield College
On Thursday, November 5, 1N5 provided QPR training to staff at Chatfield College. 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. Chatfield College staff and administrators understand the importance of mental health education and …
1N5 + Art Academy of Cincinnati Bring Darnell Pierre Benjamin to Campus
1N5 and the Art Academy of Cincinnati College of Art & Design partnered to bring Acclaimed Director-Choreographer Darnell Pierre Benjamin to campus. On Friday, November 6th, Darnell captivated students with his performance of 13th & Republic, an interactive operatic radical dance film. Featuring the original music of Cincinnati composer Kaleel Skeirik and the evocative poetry of Tyrone Williams, the piece follows a …
1N5 Conducts Sources of Strength at Woodland Middle School
On Friday, October 30, 1N5 facilitated the virtual Sources of Strength training at Woodland Middle School for the student peer leaders. 18 students were selected to be peer leaders and attended a 4-hour training. Students were trained on what the eight Sources of Strength, or protective factors, people rely on when experiencing challenging times in life. The peer leader’s mission …