As I mentioned last week, the beginning of another school year is an opportunity to get organized – to get back to a more structured schedule. And our house THRIVES on structure! …
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It's back-to-school time again, and we all know what that means. It can be a time of joy. (Can't wait to see friends again! Looking forward to learning new things.) Or a time of sadness (Summer is over already! My kids are growing up too fast.) Or a time of anxiousness. (What will my teachers be like? Will I make any new friends?) Most likely, it will be a combination of all these feelings. …
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Last week we talked about the benefits of getting away for even just a few days on a staycation or a day-trip. It’s great way to put on your self-care oxygen mask by taking a break, relieving stress and spending precious quality time with loved ones. …
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As we watch the days getting shorter and think of the busy months ahead, we’re reminded that summer is quickly coming to a close. I hope you’ve had a chance to take some time this summer to relax, have some fun, shed some stress, and maybe do something new and different. …
Last week we talked about getting the conversation started on an individual basis. With July being Minority Mental Health Month, it reminds us that such conversations often are avoided on a larger-scale community basis as well. …
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Maybe you’ve noticed that a friend or loved one seems to be feeling down or acting differently from the way they usually do. You might wonder if it’s better to say something or let it go. …
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With June being Men’s Health Month, we should all remember that mental health is as important as physical health for everyone. …
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The summer weather is here. . . And it is a great time for you to focus on your own self-care while you love on your family member who is living with mental illness. …
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At Courage to Caregivers, we are in the heart business . . . We work with people who are loving on those who are living with mental illness. Check out this heart story. . .
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I have to admit something to you. . . I never thought the snow would end this year. Listen, I get that we live in Ohio, but snow through April? Seriously? Now that the weather has FINALLY broken, I thought it would be a great time for some self-care tips. …
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Did you know that May is Mental Health Month? So many people live with mental illness – people you work with, pass on the street, say hi to at the gym. . . It never occurred to me until my brother was diagnosed. …
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Our team has been having a bit of a celebration over the last few weeks .. We launched Courage to Caregivers just over a year ago. (I can’t believe how fast it has gone!) Over the last year, what I have seen is people just like you learning how to improve their own self-care as they offer support to their loved one who is living with a mental health issue. You might think you are the only one, but you aren’t. …
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On a regular day in June of 2010, I got a call from my little brother. He wanted to end his life. While at that moment I didn’t know how to support someone who was suicidal, I did know enough as a loving big sister to listen – really listen – and ask if he could hold on until I could get to him. …
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