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Ritual and Healing As we approach the date of November 21st and prepare to witness together the Waukesha Parade Memorial coming to completion at Grede Park, I was encouraged to reflect on rituals and how they help us remember, honor and heal. Rituals can be defined as an interpretive act through which we express …
October 10th is World Mental Health Day! This is the day on which countries throughout the world take some time to bring awareness to mental health and the impact it has on lives. In fact, the entirety of October is designated as World Mental Health Month! The United for Waukesha Resiliency Center recognizes the importance …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year, NAMI encourages us to “Take the Moment” to cultivate an open culture around mental health. See below for a few tips on how to “Take the Moment” every day to break the stigma around mental health and prioritize taking care of your mental health without guilt …
For National Women’s History Month, we’re putting the spotlight on women’s mental health. While mental health issues can affect anyone, a person’s mental health is influenced by a combination of genetics and the way they experience the world, which is certainly shaped by gender.
November 21 will mark two years since the Christmas Parade tragedy that changed our community forever, creating ripple effects still felt by many today. For some, the events of 2021 feel far away, like another lifetime. For others, it may feel like only yesterday. Grief and trauma can feel isolating. You may remember the event, …
As we recognize Suicide Prevention Month with NAMI and the United for Waukesha Resiliency Center, here are some tips and thoughts for raising awareness of this issue and enhancing protective strategies. We can all do something to prevent suicide.
For our Waukesha community affected by the 11/21/21 Christmas parade tragedy, holidays like the Fourth of July can also bring complicated feelings and even trauma activations.
