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We live in a society that views exhaustion and overextended schedules as badges of honor. Even after the world slowed down due to COVID, many went right back to the daily grind of working long hours and filling our days with resumé-enhancing tasks, some more eagerly than others. We’ve fallen right back into subscribing to the idea that truly taking …
1N5 has been working with teachers at Marr/Cook Elementary School in Goshen who are interested in promoting teacher wellness. This group of educators, newly dubbed the Wellness Warriors, designated a bulletin board as their new Be Well Station to encourage teachers to prioritize their mental health and promote connection. Recognizing the stress-reducing power of humor, the Wellness Warriors’ first initiative …
This week, 1N5 held a zoom education session with a group from Sycamore High School’s Synnovation lab. The topic of education was Mental Health 101. We reviewed the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses as well as the concepts of mental illness and mental wellness. Following the interactive session with the students was a brief Q&A session. The students were …
1N5 understands that each of the 82 schools we work with has a unique culture. Knowing that there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for mental health & wellness needs, 1N5 offers partnering schools a climate survey to assess the specific needs of their school. 1N5’s climate survey is unique because it collects information from students, teachers, and parents about awareness, …
Winter is and always will be my favorite season. I don’t mind the cold, and the holidays always make me feel nostalgic. When I was growing up, the holiday season was a big deal in my family. It wasn’t even about the gifts. It was a time for togetherness. We’d put all the distractions from the rest of the year …
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Andrea, a mother, singer-songwriter, and vocal coach took over our Instagram to talk about mental health. Check out her bio below! I’m Andrea, a singer/songwriter, vocal coach & momma of three. Though I’ve experienced symptoms of anxiety & bouts of clinical depression throughout my life, I didn’t know that I had either until 2016. I was so …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
