This November is National Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the staggering numbers of homeless and runaway youth in our state and across the country. According to the National Runaway Safeline, it’s “estimated that
Did you know August is recognized as Family Fun Month? As we reach the end of summer, it’s the perfect chance to prioritize mental health and well-being by having a little extra fun before school begins! At Foundations Health &
Introduction In addition to Pride Month, June is PTSD Awareness Month! Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who “have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.” Fear is a natural reaction to a traumatic
Working with children and adolescents who have experienced immense trauma and grief, I quickly became cognizant of the need to find creative ways to reach clients who struggle to verbalize their deep-rooted and complex trauma. Knowing trauma is stored in
Introduction As the leaves turn vibrant colors and the air carries a chill, it’s undeniable that autumn has arrived in Wisconsin with its full splendor! While this season brings with it a sense of coziness and plenty of pumpkin-spiced delight,
Check out our latest press release about nominations for Ethics in Action, a program of Foundations Health & Wholeness! BROWN COUNTY NONPROFIT FOUNDATIONS HEALTH & WHOLENESS SEEKS NOMINATIONS OF INDIVIDUALS FOR ANNUAL ETHICS IN ACTION AWARDS Green Bay, WI
I want to talk a little bit about a big, scary word: ANGER. Would you believe me if I told you anger is a perfectly healthy emotion? As part of what makes us healthy and whole, anger plays a special
Bummed Out for the Holidays Here’s the truth: the holiday season doesn’t make everyone feel holly jolly. In fact, some folks make like Elvis Presley and have a “Blue Christmas” every year like clockwork. The sight of lit up trees,
Trigger Warning: Suicide Fear in the Face of Therapy There’s a lot of stigma, secrecy, and reluctance cloaking the discussion of men’s mental health. As was traditionally passed down from the males before them, many men feel pressured to be
A Summer for the Books We’re officially in the thick of a beautiful Wisconsin summer, and Wisconsinites are clamoring to soak up every ray of sun they can before winter makes its inevitable return. Summertime is the perfect season to