How does getting outside boost our connections, promote positive moods, and decrease stress? Brings a sense of balance - getting outside for enjoyment can make a day inside feel more balanced and can be a welcome change of pace if you’re inside often. Inspire connection with nature and the community - by getting outside you [...]
Do you ever feel like you need a minute to just breathe? Sometimes our day-to-day lives can get so busy we forget to take some of those moments for ourselves, and the stress of the ongoing pandemic certainly doesn’t help. Even though it may feel more productive to only focus on your tasks at hand, [...]
COVD-19 has changed everyday life for the entire world drastically. Categorized as a natural disaster, COVID-19 can’t be solved like your average tornado or flood. Unlike traditional natural disaster, our community can’t begin recovery immediately after the event. Instead, the disaster’s impact unravels over time. So what does that mean for us? What can we [...]
Songwriting and poetry are both excellent ways to express yourself. If you like to write songs, lyrics, or poetry, or if you’ve always wanted to give it a try, this post is for you! This video from Missouri Show Me Hope explains the process for writing a song with I statements, perfect for teens, tweens, [...]
Have you ever heard of a Hope Rock? Hope rocks are rocks that are decorated with lovely designs or inspiring messages. The creator of the hope rock hides the rock for someone else to find. The creator could also keep the rock in a visible place instead. If you find a hope rock unexpectedly, you [...]
Looking for an opportunity to take a break from your day? Try this “Band of Light” meditation with Candis Boiley from Show Me Hope and Tri-County Mental Health. She will lead you through this exercise which focuses on each part of the body. This is an invitation to become aware of your body and how [...]
Vaccination rates are on the rise, and many of us are figuring out how to return to work. This transition may come with many emotions like excitement, overwhelm, and maybe even some fear. Join Candis Boily as she gives 5 tips for returning to work in this video from Missouri Show Me Hope. Get the [...]
Many of us are going through a huge change in the Midwest with masking in public. Because new science is coming out, new rules are being established, and more people are getting vaccinated, mask mandates depend on the level of COVID rates in our area. This change can come with many feelings. You could wish [...]
Have you ever heard of Kintsugi? Kintsugi is a Japanese art form involving broken pottery. Check out this video from Show Me Hope Missouri with more information about Kintsugi and how it may relate to your life right now. Post-Traumatic growth is a term that describes the process of looking back and noticing where we [...]
Tri-County Mental Health is now overseeing the Northland Grandfamilies Program in the Kansas City Northland. This program was previously led by the University of Missouri Extension Center. This program provides outreach and support services to those who are in a kinship role, such as a grandparent raising a grandchild. Families can take different forms and we [...]
