Featured Resources
Random Acts of Kindness for the Family
We’ve assembled a bingo sheet for you and your family to inspire random acts of kindness in your household. Acts of kindness cause a ripple effect – starting them in the home can cause others in your household to pass them along to others. Work individually or as a family to complete the bingo sheet.
Gratitude Cards
Let someone know you are thinking of them with these printable cards centered around expressing gratitude. These will print with 2 cards on a sheet of paper that you can cut apart and fold.
Gratitude Gift Ideas
A list of ideas for finding an item or a gesture to express gratitude to a loved one.Additional Resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honoring My Kids’ Roots in a Multicultural Family
Foster and adoptive parent Cherie Johnson shares her journey of raising a multicultural family, honoring her children’s diverse cultural roots through language, traditions, mentors, and connection. She reflects on the challenges, joys, and intentional efforts it takes to help every child feel seen, valued, and loved.
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.
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.
Gender Identity and Mental Health in the Family with Aaron and Asher
Dr. Michelle K. Murray sits down with her brother Aaron and nephew Asher to discuss Asher’s journey with depression, anxiety, and OCD, and how discovering his gender dysphoria helped him find clarity and self-acceptance. Aaron shares how he and Asher’s mom supported him along the way, guiding him toward a more peaceful and confident place.