I love this quote from Lady Bird Johnson: “Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” With the arrival of Spring, we do feel more hopeful. I have been feeling it on recent walks. It’s as if nature is urging us to
Declutter Your Mind
Here are some simple practices and habits that can help reduce stress and calm our active minds (and an opportunity for you to share what YOU do to declutter your mind). Meditate. Mindful meditation and other mindful practices help us
Mental Health Coloring Book for Kids: Meet Little Monster
NAMI released “Meet Little Monster,” a mental health coloring and activity book created by NAMI’s State Organization NAMI Washington for young children. The coloring book serves as a tool for kids to express and explore their feelings in a fun,
April 2022 Janis Black Warner Speaker Series Guest: Adam Sholder
Our April Janis Black Warner Speaker Series event will feature Adam Sholder, the Founder/Executive Director of Insight Enrichment Group and a volunteer with NAMI WLA as a family support group facilitator and as a lead presenter for our Ending the Silence
WisdoMania Fest 2022
We’re proud to be partners with WisdoMania Fest, a virtual immersive mental health & arts festival on May 15+16. WisdoMania Fest is an immersive wellness festival with live music, comedy, film, self-care sessions, creative workshops, mental health conversations, and resources.
March 2022 Janis Black Warner Speaker Series: Melody Anderson
Join us on Wednesday, March 2, at 7 pm PT for the next installment of the Janis Black Warner Speaker Series with Melody Anderson, LCSW, who will discuss addiction and the emotional impact on families. Join the Zoom event on
Guide to Managing News-Related Stress
As reports unfold about tragic or violent news events or disasters, we can find ourselves overwhelmed by stress. It’s natural for us to feel stress. The body’s stress response actually works to help keep us safe. But too much stress
Just One Bite
When an individual becomes so preoccupied with food and weight issues that they find it harder and harder to focus on other aspects of their life, it may be an early sign of an eating disorder. Without treatment, eating disorders
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2022
Each year, organizations and mental health advocates join together to educate raise awareness on the subject of eating disorders. When an individual becomes so preoccupied with food and weight issues that they find it harder and harder to focus on
Loving and Supporting Yourself: Self-Compassion
We talk a lot about compassion for others in our community. Self-compassion is just as vital and it’s a great element have in your self-care toolkit. Dr. Kristin Neff, a leading expert on self-compassion, describes it as “acting the same