Featured Resources
Works of Heart Coloring Pages
Give your brain a break and find some inspiration with our "Works of Heart” coloring pages. Download, print, and share our four hope-filled designs.
Gratitude Activity Sheet
A list of activities to get you and your family started on naming what you are thankful for. You can get as creative as you want with these or keep it simple.
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
Why Keep a Joy Journal
Many of us are familiar with the concept of gratitude and thankfulness. Science says that feelings of gratefulness have many positive effects – from physical to psychological – making it the most popular topic for daily journals. At Nexus Family Healing, we see many youth and families who are going through difficult times and struggle to see the good in every day. That’s why we champion the practice of keeping a “joy journal.”
I Believe My Daughter Is Showing Signs of Bipolar Disorder
Based on what I am reading and learning about on the internet, I believe my 14-year-old daughter is showing signs of bipolar disorder. She has major mood swings. She will be really depressed one day and then hyper the next. How do I get her diagnosed so I can get her the help she needs?
Conversation Starters
Conversation starters to get past the generic “I’m fine” response and learn more about how your family is feeling.
Family Joy Journal
A four-week journal to share positive notes with your family each day.
Family Wellness Calendar
A 31-day calendar with daily activities for strengthening family well-being.
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health at Any Age
A resource sheet explaining warning signs to watch for and 10 steps to supporting your child’s mental health.
When Is It a Mental Health Crisis?
We all have good and bad mental health days. When our mental health suffers, it affects our ability to think, feel, and act. Any one of us can experience a mental health crisis and crises can be triggered by certain events such as job loss, school pressures, or a break-up; death of a loved one; financial insecurity; medication changes; physical, sexual, or verbal abuse; or trauma.
My Son Is Insatiable about Wanting Things
My 12-year-old son is insatiable about wanting things. He has so many interests, he wants everything, and he asks for items nonstop. No matter how many times we talk about this, he continues to want, want, want. This level of want doesn’t seem normal. I worry about his ability to control himself and how it will affect him when he is older. What can I do to reign this in?