Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! As the end of the year approaches, everywhere we turn people are telling you to be happy. As the holiday’s come near there are layers for many people. Although some celebrate with joy and thanksgiving for the blessings they are given, others have a huge hole in their hearts. Many[…]
What do you see when you look in the mirror? It shouldn’t be overly surprising or concerning for that matter. You should see you staring back at you. Shocking right? When was the last time your reflection felt appreciation? Much like a motivational quote that six months ago filled you inspirationally and now threatens to[…]
Today is World Kindness Day!! If people treat you rudely, it is on them. If you treat people rudely, it is on you. Often we find ourselves excusing it in the sense that they started or instigated the rudeness. How quickly we turn back the clock in both age and maturity when we feel wronged.[…]
Mental illness is a disorder of the brain, which is the most important organ. Did you know that one in four adults experience mental illness in a given year? These would include depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD, just to name a few. WE need to work to end the stigma around mental health and[…]
A fellow student walks into the classroom, tears streaming from her eyes. Your heart breaks for her within moments of laying eyes on her red nose and damp cheeks. Here, you are faced with two choices: (1) Say nothing and leave her be or (2) check on her and see if she is okay. With[…]
The reality of fighting addiction, mental illness, bullying, and suicide is often times there is a focus put on treating symptoms. How can you take away the pain associated with these extremely difficult things? What I’ve been learning through my education at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and my internship at Eau Claire county is[…]
Rest… This is not a topic that most people would think I would write on. I am a person who always is on the go and loves jumping to the next project. As I study more around mental health and wellness I see the importance for rest! Rest is so much about recovery. Recovering when[…]
On November 6, 2018, immense sadness, shock, and hurt swept over Neenah High, when a sophomore student made the decision to end his own life. No one expected it and the event brought forth some difficult questions: Did I do something wrong? Why did he feel this was the answer? Could I have done something[…]
How do you wake up? Do you read your news app? Listen to music while drinking coffee? Check social media?When it comes to your daily routine, order matters. What do you do first each day? What if you started your day by giving encouragement to yourself or other? It’s meaningful to encourage someone[…]
For those of us who work in schools (teachers, school therapists, counselors, paras), many of us started back up with a new school year. Although we love what we do, anxiety creeps in, knowing the roller coaster will start soon. We get to work each morning and it’s ‘go’ time….needing to be prepped for those[…]