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Here is a new sneak peek of our blog focusing on college student’s mental health and how we can better expand resources and support for those pursuing higher education. Check out the third blog in this series! Now out! ❤️

Check out our most recent webinar on Early Childhood Mental Health and Digital Media! Deep expertise in this one, which was our most popular yet!

Authentic experiences and opportunities to engage with diverse learners, while holding true to the program’s core values is so important. As a counselor educator, I take pride in knowing that I am able to provide my students with an optimal learning experience - both professionally and personally. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the field of counseling, check out our program, refer a friend, or simply share this post. #NationalMentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare

Open call - WRITE FOR US! Our summer collection is coming and it's all about mental health and motherhood. When we hear the words “mental health” combined with the word “motherhood,” we often start laughing. We want to know about your perspective of mental health and how it’s shifted over time. Have you faced challenges that you’d want to share? Have you overcome obstacles that you didn’t think were possible? We also know conversations about mental health are not confined to our own journey - it bleeds over into our families. How do you talk about mental health with your children, those you care for, partners, spouses and extended family members? We’d love to hear about a story or a time that shined a light on the intersection of mental health and motherhood. Learn more and submit your 2-3 sentence pitch at beamstories.substack.com.

Summer break may mean school’s out, but mental health 🧠 never takes a vacation 🏝. School offers children structure, peer interaction, and support from teachers, counselors and coaches. However, over the summer ☀️ children may lack the same level of behavior monitoring they receive during the school year. Here are some tips for supporting children’s mental health during the summer!

Did you know that play can strengthen your child's mental health? Play is how young children learn and make sense of the world around them. While they are having fun, they are working on critical parts of their development like building motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills. But the power of play extends beyond early learning: it also plays a key role in building your child’s mental health – and yours too! Learn why making time for playtime is both a fun and healthy thing to do. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dZvx3uHW

When we discuss EMPLOYEE MENTAL HEALTH, it's important to utilize resources that are going to be supportive in the workforce. Healthy employees are happy, thriving, full of energy and to say it blatantly "get shit done." However, life does ebb and flow we are all going through major challenges and circumstances that deeply affect our mental health. Therefore, cultivating a work environment and team that is supportive of these challenges and is sensitive to your teams mental health is imperative 10000%! To learn more about initiating honest and open discussions about employee mental health reach out to me on here or comment below! #mentalhealth #mentalhealthatwork #employeesupport #wellness #employeehealth #employeehealthandwellness

Did you know that play can strengthen your child's mental health? Play is how young children learn and make sense of the world around them. While they are having fun, they are working on critical parts of their development like building motor, cognitive, social and emotional skills. But the power of play extends beyond early learning: it also plays a key role in building your child’s mental health – and yours too! Learn why making time for playtime is both a fun and healthy thing to do. 👉 https://lnkd.in/ge8BFXhW

World Mental Health Awareness Day is celebrated today. Let's use it to reflect on the scope of inclusive teaching strategies. Reflecting on inclusion and reasonable adjustments in teaching provides an opportunity to refresh our practice to ensuring it is acceptable to the students with diverse study experiences, including those with mental health issues. Below, I've attached the link to some assessment and teaching strategies to support students struggling with their mental health. https://lnkd.in/exMqbVVm

🌟✨ This Mental Health Awareness Week, I wanted to share a personal reflection as a parent of two amazing girls. As a mother, I'm constantly navigating the ups and downs of parenthood, and this week is particularly poignant as my daughter is sitting her SATs exams. 📚 It's a reminder of just how much pressure our children can face at such a young age, and how important it is to prioritise their mental well-being alongside their academic achievements. As parents, we play a crucial role in supporting our children through these challenging times, ensuring they know that their mental health is just as important as their grades. I believe that open conversations about mental health and emotional well-being should start at home. By creating a safe space for our children to express their feelings and concerns, we can help them develop resilience and coping strategies that will serve them well throughout their lives. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, let's pledge to be more mindful of the pressures our children face and to prioritise their mental well-being above all else. Together, we can create a supportive environment where our children can thrive academically, emotionally, and mentally. 💕 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Parenting #SATs #SupportingOurChildren