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Circle of Control

Circle of Control

Use our Circle of Control worksheet to help you reflect on things you ultimately have control over compared to things you don't.
 
Daily Reflection

Daily Reflection

Use this sheet to check in on yourself and reflect on the things that support your mental health and well-being each day.
 
Science of Gratitude Poster

Science of Gratitude Poster

A fun example of the science behind gratitude, explaining why it’s important and how it impacts our brains and helps us build resilience.

Additional Resources

 
Tomorrow is a new day

Suicide Prevention Tips

Suicide prevention is a heavy topic that can be overwhelming. Nexus Family Healing share tips for talking about suicide prevention
 
Hope Notes

Hope Notes

Our handout provides ready-to-use notes with inspirational sayings to share with others and to start spreading hope.
 
Young male adult who is depressed

My Stepson Suffers From Depression

My 23-year-old stepson suffers from depression and is considered obese according to doctors. He showers every 5 - 7 days and sometimes he won’t shower for 3 weeks. He is also not working. My husband refuses to lay down adult rules and I feel stuck without his back-up. This young man needs help, yet he refuses to see a psychiatrist or a counselor. Please advise.
 
Man scrolling on social media

How To Take Control of Your Social Media

Have you ever found yourself scrolling on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok and all of a sudden, you look up and four hours have gone by? Sometimes, when we are mindlessly scrolling, we start to go down a path that is not beneficial for our mental health. Check out some tips on how to help you take control of your social media and create a healthier online space for yourself.
 
Worried Women

My Best Friend and Ex-Partner Recently Died by Suicide

My best friend and ex-partner recently died by suicide. He had reached out to me a month before, but I was annoyed and busy and barely responded. He said he missed me, and I didn't say it back even though I missed him, too. I feel I contributed to his pain and loneliness. How do I not feel so terrible and like I am to blame for his decision to take his life?
 
A women making a decision

Your Behaviors and Your Basic Needs: A Look at Choice Theory

Have you ever questioned why people make the decisions they do or why they act in a certain way? Choice Theory is one method that is used my many mental health professionals which stems from the belief that all behaviors are purposeful and are most often an attempt to satisfy one of our five basic needs – survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun.
 
Relax & Restore - 5-Minute Restorative Yoga Practice

5-Minute Restorative Yoga Practice

Restorative yoga works to deeply relax the body, creating more space for healing, while calming and balancing the mind. It can be a great tool to teach children who need help managing their emotions.
 
Man journaling

The Power of Your Words

The words you speak to yourself have the power to push you forward or tear you down. Positive affirmations can alter your internal self-talk and motivate you to change or take action. Affirmations can include quotes that inspire you, expressions of gratitude, or can directly relate to things your struggle with.
 
Man looking out window

As Things Return to Normal, I Find Myself Feeling Guarded and Hesitant

Things are returning to more of a normal state but I still find myself feeling on guard or hesitant to stand too close, hug a friend, and I noticed I’m not always on the same page on these feelings as my family and friends. How do I start feeling more comfortable?