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You Don’t Have to Stress About Stress

Thursday, April 11th, 2024

Issues: distress tolerance, self-care, self-help, stress, stress management, stress reduction, stress relief

Written by Alexa Rives, MA, LPCC Stress – a universal truth that has kept us alive to this day and continues to serve its purpose of getting our attention. Each of us has stressors in our lives that require attention. Some stress may feel big. Some stress may feel small. Some might think they are […]

Presentations, Groups, & Classes – Spring/Summer 2024

Tuesday, March 26th, 2024

Issues: 18+, Brighton, communication, community, coping, coping skills, empathy, feelings, in person, life blanace, life skills, loneliness, no cost, stress management, support, understanding, weekly

Healing Hearts Mardi Gras Masquerade!

Thursday, October 12th, 2023

Issues: affordable, donors, fundraiser, healing hearts, mardi gras massquerade, mental health, participation, sponsors

Let the Good Times Roll! Grab your mask and join us for a night in the Big Easy! Let’s get jazzy as we raise money for much needed mental health services in our community. Come out and enjoy: Catered Themed Dinner! Live Brass Jazz Band! Live & Silent Auctions! Healing Hearts Award! Costume Contest! […]

Nature and Mental Health

Tuesday, August 29th, 2023

Issues: anger, anxiety, depression, go outside, increase happiness, mental health, mood, nature, self-help, sleep, smell the roses, stress

Written by Jody Pierce, LCSW, ED The old adage, “just stop and smell the roses,” is really great advice as it turns out! Besides slowing us down if we’re harried or our thoughts are running wild, the idea of focusing on and appreciating nature uplifts us emotionally. Doing things that connect us to nature are […]

Compassion Circle Open House on August 9th!

Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Let’s Talk About “Pop Psychology”

Tuesday, June 27th, 2023

Issues: codependency, discussion, gaslighting, narcissist, pop psychology, terminology, understanding

Written by: Alexa Rives, Intern In today’s modern age it is incredibly easy to access information, much more so than in any previous time in human history. As a result, there are new ways to spread information to innumerable people, and to personally take in seemingly unlimited amounts of data. Consequently, it can be difficult […]

The Tans Will Fade, But Memories Will Last Forever

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023

Issues: activities, children, downtime, families, fun, independence, kids, memories, play, summer

Written by: Noemi Flores, MSW, SWC Summer is officially less than a month away. The anticipation of longer days, warmer weather, sun bathed skin, and neverending popsicles is almost over. While school age kiddos are excited for a much needed break where they can recharge and unwind, parents are exploring options to engage, entertain, and […]

The Power of Positivity

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023

Issues: gratitude positive self-talk, humor, negative thinking, positivity, self-help

Written by Lilly Myers, MSW Intern Positivity is the tendency or practice to be optimistic in life. The tendency to be optimistic in life makes me think of the glass half full or half empty example. Those who see the glass half full are more prone to see the silver lining of a challenging situation […]

Mental Health Crisis: The Growing Need for Accessible, Affordable Care

Tuesday, January 24th, 2023

Issues: access, affordability, barriers, crisis, Healing Hearts Benefit, mental health, need, obstacles

Article by Rian Razo, MA Imagine this. You haven’t been feeling like yourself for a while now. Days go by and you notice you have been feeling more anxious and stressed. You recently lost your job due to company cutbacks and have lost your insurance. Your family has noticed that you have been irritable and […]

Healing Hearts Benefit…80s Style!

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022

We are looking for sponsors and items for the live and silent auctions! If you’re interested in participating, please contact Jody Pierce at 303.655.9065. Like, don’t be a square! Join us for Pennock Center’s TOTALLY AWESOME Healing Hearts Benefit…80s style! Trying to find affordable mental health services these days can be a real drag. Help us […]