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…
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…
Black Sheep Can Upgrade To Spicy Unicorn: Embracing Your Unique Journey
Most of us are a wee bit odd, we roam to the beat of our own songs, some of our beats more distinct than others. We may have given ourselves the “Black Sheep” label, it may have been an honorary title, it may have been given without permission. It has happened, we have found ourselves…
Co-Creating Healthy Workplaces and Healthy Communities