Singer-Songwriter + Mother Takes Over Insta Stories
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Andrea, a mother, singer-songwriter, and vocal coach took over our Instagram to talk about mental health. Check out her bio below! I’m Andrea, a singer/songwriter, vocal coach & momma of three. Though I’ve experienced symptoms of anxiety & bouts of clinical depression throughout my life, I didn’t know that I had either […]
Coping Skills for the 2020 Holiday Season
This holiday season, we know that we are not able to celebrate the way that we normally do. Due to the global pandemic, many are unable to spend time with family, attend gatherings, or practice the traditions they’ve grown accustomed to, and we know that loss of experience can take a toll on mental health. […]
People Come and Go But Always Help with Our Growth
Some people come into your life for only a season, but for the most important reasons. We will never fully understand why some people come into our lives and why some people leave. Sometimes, the people that we wanted to stay with with every ounce of our being leave. Those are the moments that hurt […]
1N5 Conducts QPR Training at Art Academy of Cincinnati
On Friday, November 20th, 1N5 provided QPR training to the staff at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is a 1.5-hour educational program designed to teach lay and professional “gatekeepers” the warning signs of a mental health crisis and how to respond. AAC staff and administrators […]
Todd Provenzano Provides Trauma Coping Skills to Educators
On Monday, November 16th, Todd Provenzano, LPCC-S from St. Aloysius spoke to educators about coping skills for managing stress and anxiety using a trauma-informed lens. There is an increased level of anxiety for many individuals right now. This is especially true for educators who are moving between in-person and online teaching. Many teachers have concerns […]
Take Time to Give Thanks
In times of great distress, it’s easy to forget to make space for gratitude. This year, in particular, we have all had our fair share of trauma and anxiety, and it’s understandable to lose sight of the things for which we should be grateful. I know I’m guilty of forgetting to practice gratitude and taking […]
Pete Mesrin Hosts Quarantine Self-Care for Students Instagram Live
On Wednesday, November 18th, Pete Mesrin, LPCC-S, of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Adapting for Life program talked to students about Quarantine Self-Care. During this webinar, Pete introduced and discussed various self-care strategies. “Self-care has never been more important,” says University of Cincinnati freshman, Diya Joshi. “COVID-19 has disrupted youths’ school and social lives, leaving […]
Founder of Stigma Breakers Takes Over Insta Stories
This week for #freeyourmindfriday, Berkeley Fisher, the Warrior behind the website www.stigmabreakers.org, took over our Insta stories to talk about mental health and stopping the stigma. Check out her bio below! I was the pretty, popular cheerleader in middle and high school, always smiling, friends with everyone. I was bubbly and outgoing and smart. But […]
Sometimes Traumas Resurface, Keep Loving Yourself
It finally happened. What I think I would call my worst nightmare. Y’all, I am open with my struggle. I have been on the news, podcasts, and spread my message across the country. It is not a mystery that I was in an emotionally abusive relationship, I blog about it all of the time. However, […]
One Step at a Time
By Kayla Wood There are moments in one’s life that act as a catalyst for change. These moments—points in time where one’s view of the world becomes different—might be the result of events, observations, or perhaps reflection. Something must happen, whether internal or external, for one’s perspective to shift and bring clarity where there once […]
