A Focus on Stress Awareness Month
It’s National Stress Awareness Month, and we think it’s important to take a moment to reflect on what that means. Learning more about our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy and positive life.Read More
Stressed Out? Be The Calm, Not the Storm
April is National Stress Awareness Month and Nexus Family Healing has some tips to manage your stress and improve your quality of life.Read More
National Day of (No) Silence
The National Day of Silence started as a student-led protest in the 1990s where LGBTQ+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and education discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. Take a look at this event's history and how you can celebrate this year's National Day of (No) Silence.Read More
Stress Relieving Methods for Kids
According to the American Psychological Association, more than 60% of high school students say they feel stress on a daily basis. Stress can show up differently depending on your child's age. As parents and caregivers, it’s important to watch for signs of stress in your kids, realize how to identify it, and have some methods on hand to help your child when they are feeling overwhelmed.Read More
How to Thank A Social Worker
March is recognized annually as National Social Worker Month. Social workers are true advocates for the youth and families they serve. Here are some ways you can meaningfully recognize a social worker in your life.Read More
The Village That Holds Us Up: Social Worker Appreciation
Social workers have very thankless jobs, but very meaningful and important jobs. Cherie Johnson, Nexus-Kindred Foster and Adoptive Parent, shares her experience with and appreciation for Nexus Family Healing social workers.Read More
4 Ways to Strengthen Family Mental Health
In the hustle of day-to-day life, taking care of our mental health can easily get lost in the shuffle. Family mental health is incredibly important, especially in times of high stress and change. Here are four ways to strengthen your family's mental health.Read More
Finding Fulfillment in Social Work
March is National Social Work Month and we are celebrating all of the social workers and the important work they do. Vicki Senesac, a Therapist at Nexus-Indian Oaks Family Healing, shares her story on why she switched careers to make an immediate difference in the lives of young people.Read More
How to Manage Tough Days at Work
Dr. Mark Jordan, Psychology Department Supervisor at Nexus-Indian Oaks Family Healing, shares his experience as a psychologist and his recommendations on how to get through the tough days.Read More
How Will I Ever Find the Time To Connect With Each of My Kids?!
Our youngest daughter was acting out at school, and she is usually our most angelic child, the one we rarely worry would misbehaving. Naturally, we were concerned for her and a bunch of questions and scenarios jumped to mind. And then it hit me… How would I know the answer to any of these questions if I can’t even remember the last time I had concentrated one-on-one time with her?Read More