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Desert Showers & Dirt Lines: A Water Conservation Story
Once upon a time in the mid-90s, I signed up for an archaeology field course in Utah. I was young, curious, and perhaps a little overconfident in my ability to “rough it.” Spoiler: I had no idea what conserving water really meant. When we arrived at our camp on Little Creek Mesa, we were given
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What is Trauma Informed-It’s Complicated
I am an interested in having a conversation about trauma informed approaches, modalities, and practices in the industries of mental health, wellness, and other adjacent fields. Being a part of the incredible international peer support community, I’ve had the immense privilege of learning, sharing, and contributing to the dialogue around Trauma-Informed approaches. It’s been a
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Empowering Mental Health: The Journey from WRAP to APPR
Mary Ellen Copeland, an author, educator, and mental health recovery advocate, has been a driving force in transforming mental health care by emphasizing personal empowerment, self-help, prevention, and recovery through natural supports, education, training, and research. Her dedication to making mental health resources accessible led her to develop the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) in