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Social workers have very thankless jobs, but very meaningful and important jobs. Cherie Johnson, Foster and Adoptive Parent, shares her experience with and appreciation for Nexus Family Healing social workers.
In the hustle of day-to-day life, taking care of our mental health can easily get lost in the shuffle. Family mental health is incredibly important, especially in times of high stress and change. Here are four ways to strengthen your family's mental health.
March is National Social Work Month and we are celebrating all of the social workers and the important work they do. Vicki Senesac, a Therapist at Nexus Family Healing, shares her story on why she switched careers to make an immediate difference in the lives of young people.
Dr. Mark Jordan, Psychology Department Supervisor at Nexus Family Healing, shares his experience as a psychologist and his recommendations on how to get through the tough days.
Our daughter was acting out at school, and she is usually our most angelic child. Naturally, we were concerned for her. And then it hit me… How would I know the answer to these questions if I can’t even remember the last time I had one-on-one time with her?
A foster parent shares her family's journey with reactive attachment disorder. Reactive attachment disorder is a rare but serious condition in which an infant or young child doesn't establish healthy attachments with parents or caregivers, often developed from early trauma.
Work is a top source of stress for many people, but recovery—not just the stress itself—matters most. Building resilience helps employees better manage stress, navigate challenges, and maintain overall wellbeing.
We asked Nexus Family Healing employees what some of their favorite books and podcasts are that they’ve found helpful in improving their mindsets or well-being, setting goals, or helping on a journey of personal growth. Check out the list for some of our employee picks!
We asked the employees at Nexus Family Healing to share their favorite books and podcasts they find helpful in improving their mindsets or well-being, setting goals, or helping on a journey of personal growth. Check out the list below for some of our staff picks for inspiration for your own journey!
By understanding the risk factors and recognizing potential warning signs, you can help be the preventative eyes and ears for youth with suicidal intentions.
To be able to support others to the fullest you must first ensure that you are taken care of. There are many forms of self-care that can give you the much-needed break and positively impact your wellbeing. So give yourself permission to relax and let the weight of the world lift off your shoulders.
The holidays can bring out the best and the worst in us. While a fun time of year, the holidays can trigger multiple stressors in all of us. So, what can be done about these stressors and tough feelings as we head into the new year?
For some, resolutions can feel overwhelming and spark anxiety, especially when goals are unrealistic. The truth is, many people struggle to keep them—so it may be time to step off that cycle and try a different approach.
While the holidays bring joy for some, they can cause anxiety for others—especially around family gatherings. Setting boundaries may bring pushback, making it important to find ways to navigate these situations with care.
The holiday season encourages giving, which can bring joy and even boost wellbeing, but it can also create stress. The key is finding a balance so you can embrace giving without feeling overwhelmed.
The holidays aren’t always picture-perfect—distance, health, and finances can create stress and separation. While difficult emotions may arise, there’s also room for joy, connection, and hope. Focusing on small positive moments can help make the season feel more meaningful and manageable.
For those suffering from seasonal depression, or ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder’ (SAD), the oncoming of fall and winter can negatively impact their lives more than just the inconveniences of cold weather, snow, and icy conditions. Here are some at-home solutions you can try.
Gratitude can reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and make us more resilient. It floods your heart with warmth, changes the way you think, and allows you to let go of tensions. Focusing on gratitude will shift your perspective on life, and with practice, becomes a gratitude mindset.
Am I doing anything right? This question could easily be muttered by my teenagers or by me. Parenting teenagers is no easy feat, especially parenting teens with traumatic backgrounds. Learning to parent your teenager's inner child while they emerge as a young adult can help you navigate this difficult stage.
Anxiety can be the most overwhelming feeling as it causes us to imagine the different things that could happen if what we fear comes true. In parenting, your job with an anxious child is to help them through the experience and not avoid it.
Let’s talk about self-care for foster parents, shall we? When each day is unpredictable, especially as many of our children deal with night terrors and other nighttime disturbances, how do we find the time and mental, physical, and emotional space to take care of ourselves?
The month of October recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness. The one thing that is always true is domestic violence spans across family systems and impacts not only the survivor and their families but for communities, too. No matter the definition, domestic violence is much more than two words.
There usually is not one clear reason for why someone may feel suicidal or that suicide is the only answer to their problems. Suicide is preventable and knowing the warning signs allows us to help those around us who may be feeling hopeless.
Suicide can be a very difficult topic to discuss. Teachers often feel helpless to prevent student suicide, but they probably underestimate the impact of their words on their students. Honest and caring conversations about suicide can save lives.
Resources provided through our website are informational in nature and not meant to take the place of consulting your physician, mental health professional, or other qualified health providers regarding your well-being or the well-being of others.
