The Greatest Gift My Parents Gave Me"At 18, when panic pounded my heart, anxiety coursed through my veins, and my soul was darkened by depression, I had no words to describe my horror. And, my parents had no words to comfort me. Ignorant about mental health ... 4 Likes
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month"July was first declared as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in 2008. Since then, July has been a time to acknowledge and explore issues concerning mental health, substance use disorders, and minority communities, and to destigmatize mental illness and ... 6 Likes
This 4th of July it is important that you stay safe and continue to protect yourself, loved ones and our community from COVID-19. Please avoid gatherings and parties with people from outside your household. Many recent positive COVID cases in ... 6 Likes
Thank you Napa Valley Vintners for your enduring support of Aldea’s mission. Aldea thanks you for benefiting from the $200 Million Reasons To Be Thankful! We appreciate all you do for our community. 14 Likes
Have Your Habits Changed in Quarantine?Most people have noticed a significant change in their habits and have altered their routines. Are you keeping habits that help your mental health or creating new ones that do so? “Since we are social beings who need contact with ... 6 Likes
“Effectively addressing LGBTQ+ mental health disparities will require our society - including friends and family and medical providers - to affirm, accept and respect the LGBTQ+ community.” Click below to continue reading this NAMI article. #MentalHealth#LGBTQ#PrideMonth
Black Lives Matter… The Perspective of One Black Woman - This Is My Brave“For those of us living with mental health challenges, especially those of color, many of us must muddle through alone before finally receiving the right help... The fact is there exists a link between the stress of being Black in ... 1 Comments
What is this? Why was Aldea supporting an organization that sent tens of thousands to spread the gospel in Kenya? ...
Today we honor Juneteenth. Reflecting on all of the meaningful change that’s happening while recognizing what still needs change. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it ... 14 Likes
Helping Teens Make Room for Uncomfortable EmotionsTeenagers, like everyone else, are struggling with the uncertainty that surrounds us but may have a harder time dealing with their uncomfortable emotions. Some may even unintentionally treat their parents like a punching bag rather than a listening ear. Although ... 10 Likes
Check out our next Treatment Foster Care & Adoptions training, Managing Problem Behaviors at Home on Tuesday, June 16. The Aldea Training Institute provides the community with education opportunities in Napa and Solano Counties. Topics ranging from child welfare, foster ... 4 Likes
Support for sexual assault victims continues despite pandemicSexual harassment, assault and abuse do not end during a crisis. During such stressful times, local experts fear cases may be worsening. In response, the Courage Center, News - Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Services, and the Napa County District ... 13 Likes
How to care for your mental health during pandemic, protestsLife is chaotic right now. With the looming presence of a global pandemic, unemployment at the highest level since the Great Depression, and protests across the country demanding equality and the end of police brutality against black Americans, 2020 has ... 4 Likes
Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health – The Trevor Project"Black LGBTQ young people hold multiple marginalized identities. Under the minority stress model, experiences of discrimination, rejection, threats, and violence are compounded, and can lead to negative mental health outcomes." Please click below to read through tips that can help ... 5 Likes
Check out the upcoming training "Overview of Working with Youth in Foster Care" on June 10, via zoom and all June trainings put on by the Aldea Training Institute on our website! The Aldea Training Institute provides the community with ... 4 Likes
We introduced you to Sindel this week, one of our Transitional Housing Program for Non Minor Dependents(THP+NDP) clients who was previously homeless. She said, "If not for this... https://t.co/axTzRDHowd
MOTHER'S DAY DIVINE RELAXATION IMMERSION A Benefit for Aldea Children's Services This Mothers Day, we are partnering with Napa Valley Yoga Center (Napa, CA) to benefit Aldea Children’s Services by offering you a sacred hour of divine... https://t.co/ovW9EQGSJG
Aldea and the Courage Center support 1st Children's Festival at Shearer Elementary Saturday April 13. Napa Neighborhood Initiative partnered with Shearer Elementary School in Napa for their first Children's festival.... https://t.co/0exNjDyjrX
We are half way through Child Abuse Awareness month and there are still several ways to support, engage and learn how to create a community that hopes for a future without abuse. You can go to this link Cope Family......
“Escuchando a los padres” The Courage Center and Aldea is excited to share that as part of the upcoming Child Abuse Prevention Month / Blue Ribbon Month the center is holding a preventative workshop in Spanish on Thursday, April 11th......
“What he’s doing in opening up to the world about his struggles is saving lives,” says American Counseling Association president Simone Lambert. “His willingness... https://t.co/8McQIMdw8H
Suicide Prevention Conference Breakout Session HighlightsAldea's 3rd Annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Conference Breakout Session Highlights presents the following: Steve & Michelle Kiefer with A Family’s Journey with Mental Health. During their workshop, the Kiefer’s will be transparently sharing their personal journey parenting two of ...
Vicki Hoefle | The Pressure to be PerfectThis workshop addresses the daily challenges our children face during adolescence dealing with parental expectations, academic achievement and the constant connection and comparison of themselves through social media. Drawing on twenty-five years of experience as a parent educator, Vicki helps ...
Want to enjoy a night of painting and raise money for a good cause? If Given A Chance identifies high school graduates who have overcome extraordinary challenges and mentors them to achieve... https://t.co/EJu5ypkBYF
Graciela Rodriguez Garcia | Compassion Fatigue (SPANISH)Video Showcase Kevin Berthia, suicide survivor and suicide prevention advocate experience when he attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge translated into Spanish followed by Graciela Garcia workshop on what behaviors suggest that a ...
Free Training at our Solano offices! Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) for youth in care. Participants will learn how Autism Spectrum Disorder, a developmental disorder, can impact a child’s day-to-day... https://t.co/uhMJr0K5q6
Identify Suicidal Behavior: PRESENTED IN SPANISHIdentify Suicidal Behavior: Addressing the needs of the individual and the family with psychoeducation. Suicidality is one of the scariest behaviors to see in an individual. It is important as family members, caregivers and social services providers to acknowledge that ...
Mindfulness Practices for Working with Difficult EmotionsThe Courage Village Suicide Prevention & Awareness Conference about how Practice mindfulness and meditation; Relax in present moment awareness; Understand the attitudinal foundations of mindfulness; helps Stabilize yourself in the midst of trauma and anxiety; Cultivate joy, happiness, and compassion. ...
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Click below to continue reading this NAMI article.
#MentalHealth #LGBTQ #PrideMonth
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it ... 14 Likes
The Aldea Training Institute provides the community with education opportunities in Napa and Solano Counties. Topics ranging from child welfare, foster ... 4 Likes
During such stressful times, local experts fear cases may be worsening. In response, the Courage Center, News - Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse Services, and the Napa County District ... 13 Likes
Please click below to read through tips that can help ... 5 Likes
The Aldea Training Institute provides the community with ... 4 Likes
This Mothers Day, we are partnering with Napa Valley Yoga Center (Napa, CA) to benefit Aldea Children’s Services by offering you a sacred hour of divine... https://t.co/ovW9EQGSJG
Napa Neighborhood Initiative partnered with Shearer Elementary School in Napa for their first Children's festival.... https://t.co/0exNjDyjrX
You can go to this link Cope Family......
The Courage Center and Aldea is excited to share that as part of the upcoming Child Abuse Prevention Month / Blue Ribbon Month the center is holding a preventative workshop in Spanish on Thursday, April 11th......
If Given A Chance identifies high school graduates who have overcome extraordinary challenges and mentors them to achieve... https://t.co/EJu5ypkBYF
Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) for youth in care.
Participants will learn how Autism Spectrum
Disorder, a developmental disorder, can impact a
child’s day-to-day... https://t.co/uhMJr0K5q6
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