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The Power of Gratitude

Tuesday, October 26th, 2021

Issues: anxiety, depression, gratitude, help, meditation, mental health, self-care, stress, thankful, Thanksgiving

Article by Laura Gutierrez, LPC Humans struggle with a bias known as Negativity Bias. The negativity bias highlights our human tendency to give more importance to negative experiences than to positive or neutral experiences. Some people have a stronger tendency to engage in this bias to the point that it can become crippling, but we […]

Coping With Threatening News

Friday, April 10th, 2020

Issues: anxiety, coping, COVID-19, help, skills, solutions, stress, threats, uncertainty

Written by: Laura Gutierrez Hearing news that there is a new virus that is highly contagious and spreading globally can be quite alarming. It is the sort of thing that will activate our fight or flight mechanism built-in in our body. The fight or flight mechanism is there to protect us and ensure our survival. […]

Community Support Access Line

Thursday, March 26th, 2020

Issues: anxiety, community, depression, help, mental health, no cost, peace of mind, stress management, support

We are here for you. We know that these times are proving difficult for our communities collectively and as individuals and families. It is taking a toll on our peace of mind and our mental health. If you are finding yourself needing a little bit of extra support, we can help. We have decided to […]

Preventing Teen Suicide

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

Issues: depression, help, parenting, suicide prevention, teens, warning signs

Article by Emmy Crouter, MSW It’s hard to ignore the news coverage of teen suicide in our country and in our state of Colorado. Teen suicide is on the rise, according to multiple studies, with a variety of factors being entertained as contributors. Thankfully teen suicide is preventable and there are many things you can […]

We Can All Take a Stand Against Child Abuse

Tuesday, April 18th, 2017

Issues: abuse, caregivers, child abuse prevention, help, neglect, parenting, tips

Written by Rachel Morici-Leirer, LPC April is national child abuse prevention month. Children are the most vulnerable, least powerful, and least likely to be able to protect themselves from a powerful adult. READ below in order to educate yourself and learn HOW TO TAKE A STAND & help prevent this abuse. First, it is important […]

Violence Prevention Begins with Knowledge

Monday, October 12th, 2015

Issues: domestic violence, help, prevention, relationships, risk

By Lauren Johnson, MSW October is Domestic Violence Awareness & National Bullying Prevention Month. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), violence in intimate relationships accounts for 15% of all violent crime. Many still think of domestic violence only as it relates to physical assaults, however violence in intimate relationships often also includes […]