Day #13: Practicing Gratitude
by: Brayden Ransom Gratitude is a self-care practice that we can do anywhere, anytime. Like many self-care tools we’re featuring this #31DaysOfWellness, Practicing Gratitude can be done in a multitude […]
Day #12: Journaling
A Tool in the Toolbox by: Betsy Williams I began journaling when I was a teenager. I wrote in my blank book when I wanted to express what I was […]
Day #11: Support Groups
Do You Have Enough Support? by Diane Plourde Have you ever felt you were all alone in your struggles? Do you sometimes feel you are the only one going through […]
Connecticut Historical Society Presents “Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health”
This fall, the Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) will present an exhibition about mental health in Connecticut. Their hope is that individual stories and perspectives from both the past and present […]
Day #10: Working With Trauma
Gentle Mindfulness Practice by: Dr. Brandon Nappi What are you doing to care for your heart in these tumultuous moments? For many of us, these intense times have activated old […]
Day #9: Gardening
by: Lori Mossberg (with intro by Jackie Davis) Today’s self-care tool is Gardening and we didn’t hesitate to reach out to our resident expert, Lori Mossberg, MHC’s GROW Program Coordinator […]
Day #8: Embracing Simple
The Art of Embracing Simple by Michele Beaule, Owner Imagine Float “How can I help?” “Why do you think you’re feeling this way?” Somedays when you’re “struggling hard,” more questions […]
Day #7: Family Time
by Scott Brabant, Board Chair of Mental Health Connecticut Today, May 7th, is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. The official recognition of this day began approximately 15 years ago […]
Day #6: Advocacy
by: Suzi Craig In 2015, I joined Mental Health Connecticut (MHC) and took on a new career challenge. One-third of my role was to run Advocacy efforts at MHC. This […]
Day #5: Humor
by: Melanie Kucko, Sean Smedley, and Scott Brabant We often associate laughter with humor. Did you know that there are both mental and physical health benefits associated with each? After […]
