I Am Trying to Get Excited about New Goals
It's the new year, I'm trying to get excited about new goals, but 2020 has left me worn out. How do I get out of this slump and move on?
Inspiring Youth with Purpose
The inspiring book of one man led to an extraordinary day of hope and resilience. At the Nexus Family Healing Building Connections virtual event in July 2020, Dr. Aeva Doomes, Medical Director for Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing, shared a story about how donors can help support meaningful events and connections on campus. She shared that several youth and staff had read The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose, a book written by local author Chris Wilson, and wanted to bring Chris Wilson to campus to speak to youth about his life experiences. At the event, a new donor reached out and expressed interest in helping make this lecture happen.
Our Top 5 Blogs of 2020
Take a look at our most read blogs of 2020! Topics ranged from personal and family mental health to social justice.
I Think My Best Friends Are Depressed
My best friends are kind of sad and I think one of them is depressed. A lot of it has to do with the coronavirus and how our lives have changed. I don't know what to do. I want to help and have promised them that I will. I thought about doing a therapy group where all of us would open-up and talk. But I don't know how, or what to do if they start crying or feeling worse, or if the advice we give each other is ok. By the way we are 15 years old.
Nexus Family Healing Acquires Steps of Success Group Home for Girls
Nexus Family Healing announced it has acquired Steps of Success, a group home for girls ages 12-18, located in Andover, MN.
10 Things You Can Do for Someone Struggling with Depression
When a loved one is dealing with depression, it's important to understand what they may be going through and what actions you can take to show your care and support. Understanding their feelings of depression may start with you asking a few questions and taking note of changes in their behavior.
I Feel Responsible for My Brother's Suicide
I lost my brother to suicide in October 2019 and it’s been so hard. I feel like I caused his suicide and failed to save him. I’m not sleeping, I don’t have any energy and I’m starting to have thoughts of suicide myself. Where do I go from here?
Pandemic Resolutions and A French Press
As we enter into another period of uncertainty around the pandemic, take time to find gratitude for your triumphs and lets enter 2021 with hope and reasonable expectations of yourself and your family.
My Husband Is Unwilling to Talk to Me about An Important Issue
How do I get through to my husband without everything ending up in a fight, or ugly words being exchanged? Is this issue indicative of a bigger problem in our relationship?
Missing that Holiday Feeling
The Holiday Season is upon us again, and for many, will likely be a season unlike any experienced before. COVID-19 has impacted 2020 in ways unthinkable. As you prepare for the holiday season, allow yourself time to acknowledge your feelings of grief and loss, and explore ways you can establish new traditions for you and your family.