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Featured Resources

 
Circle of Control

Circle of Control

Use our Circle of Control worksheet to help you reflect on things you ultimately have control over compared to things you don't.
 
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Works of Heart Coloring Pages

Give your brain a break and find some inspiration with our "Works of Heart” coloring pages. Download, print, and share our four hope-filled designs.
 
Science of Gratitude Poster

Science of Gratitude Poster

A fun example of the science behind gratitude, explaining why it’s important and how it impacts our brains and helps us build resilience.

Additional Resources

 
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Keeping Holiday Anxiety at Bay

Holiday gatherings can be joyful, but they can also bring stress, anxiety, and complicated family dynamics. This blog shares three practical self-care strategies to help you navigate the season with confidence. With thoughtful preparation, you can create space for connection and joy, even in challenging moments.
 
Guest Clancy Martin - Podcast: In This Family

Clancy Martin Unlocked the Secret of How Not to Kill Himself

Author and professor Clancy Martin tells Dr. Michelle K. Murray about what a lifetime of trying to die feels like, about his own complex family, and how just in the last few years he has managed to finally lose that urge to make the worst decision one can make.
 
Holiday Special - Podcast: In This Family

Dr. Michelle K. Murray on Managing the Anxiety and Stress of Holiday Gatherings

Family gatherings during the holidays are a time of connection and joy. They can also be a cause of anxiety or lead to triggering situations. In this special holiday episode of In This Family, Dr. Michelle K. Murray provides practical tips on thriving or maybe just surviving family events.
 
Guest Sarah LaBrie - Podcast: In This Family

Sarah LaBrie’s Mom Had Severe Mental Illness So Sarah Had to Figure Out Her Past and Her Future

Sarah LaBrie reflects on growing up with a mother living with severe mental illness, including psychosis and schizophrenia, and the impact it had on her life. Supported by her grandmother and aunt, Sarah navigated childhood instability, complex family relationships, and the long-term effects of trauma.
 
Guest Maria Bamford - Podcast: In This Family

Comedian Maria Bamford Loved Her Parents, Learned From Them, Makes Fun of Them

Comedian and author Maria Bamford reflects on growing up with loving parents who did their best to support her through bipolar II, OCD, and intrusive thoughts—despite not having the mental health awareness we have today. Maria shares how their compassion, humor, and willingness to adapt shaped her life and continues to influence her work, including the way she lovingly (and hilariously) portrays them in her comedy.
 
Guest Vivien Lee - Podcast: In This Family

Breaking the Silence on Mental Health While Keeping Cultural Identity with Vivien Lee

Vivien Lee recalls the first inklings of an existential crisis when she was eight years old. As she grew older, Vivien endured severe trauma. As the oldest of several children in a family that was part of Minnesota’s Hmong community, mental health was not something that was discussed in her family.
 
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Supporting Mental Health Across Cultures

For care professionals, providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed support means taking the time to understand each person’s unique background. By approaching these differences with curiosity rather than judgment, professionals can build trust, foster meaningful connections, and communicate more effectively.
 
Guest Ana Marie Cox - Podcast: In This Family

Ana Marie Cox on Alcohol and Having to Become Your Parent’s Parent

Journalist and podcaster Ana Marie Cox opens up about growing up too soon — taking care of her alcoholic mother, navigating divorce, and facing her own struggles with addiction. In this powerful conversation with Dr. Michelle K. Murray, Ana shares how she turned pain into purpose, finding healing, sobriety, and peace with her past.
 
Guest Moon Zappa - Podcast: In This Family

Moon Zappa Found Peaceful Mental Health After a Childhood of Chaos

Author and artist Moon Zappa opens up about growing up in chaos — with a famous but absent father, a volatile mother, and a childhood marked by pain and people-pleasing. In this candid conversation with Dr. Michelle K. Murray, Moon shares how therapy and self-awareness helped her understand her past and find peace, healing, and growth.