A Historical Perspective of Prevention in Montana
November note: A historical perspective of Prevention in Montana. Did you know that there was a Montana Prevention Caucus formed in 1993, whose mission was to promote coordination of statewide public and private resources to support healthy children, families and communities? A group of dedicated preventionists at the time, started working on the caucus in …
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How to Develop Positive Self-Esteem in Youth
By Dr. Tim Elmore Self-esteem for kids has been a hot topic for fifty years. In the 1960s, books were written for educators and parents about the need to affirm young people; for teens to “find themselves,” believe in themselves and express themselves. As Baby Boomers became parents, we determined we would raise our children …
Five Truths About Middle Schoolers and How Parents Can Make the Most of a Critical Phase
By Phyllis L. Fagell. LCPC “When Maia starts sixth grade in the fall, I’m putting you on speed dial,” my friend Jackie told me over lunch. “I was the mean girl in middle school, and karma is going to bite me. Tell me the truth—just how bad will it be?” As a school counselor who …
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Children’s Growing Identity: Cultivating Self-Awareness to Inspire Confidence
By Jennifer Miller, M.Ed. In those last sweet days of summer, Mom Margaret wanted to do something enjoyable with both kids in addition to the typical flurry of school supply shopping. But she hesitated to propose an outing when she noticed that ten-year-old Olivia was slinking around the house seeming down. When Margaret asked her …
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Upcoming Events in the Community
Life Recovery Ministries hosts a faith based addictions group on Sunday evenings, 7pm @ 200 East Broadway. This is open to both men and women. Life Recovery Ministries also hosts a men’s only abuse recovery group at Our Place, 1pm on Mondays. Headwaters Covenant Church is hosting a Mental Health First Aid Training on September …
Action Steps to Take
– List of Community Meetings and Times – There are many groups in town working to prevent substance abuse, reduce mental health stigma, etc. and make our community better. They would love for faith leaders to be involved! – Pray for people who are suffering from a substance use disorder or mental health condition in …
Question. Persuade. Refer. – QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Visit the QPR Institute’s homepage here. The Lewis and Clark Suicide Prevention Coalition Website states: “Intended for people from all walks of life, QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) is a one- to two-hour course designed to teach “gatekeepers” warning signs of a suicidal crisis and how to help. Gatekeepers can include friends, co-workers, supervisors, neighbors, parents, siblings, …
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