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Centered Mind Therapy Adds Jordan Bunting to Clinical Team
Centered Mind Therapy is a therapy practice that focuses on helping their clients discover healing and build a balanced life through therapy. - January 11, 2021 - Centered Mind Therapy
Action Plus Introduces Tips on How to Can Protect a Mentally Ill Loved One if They Are Arrested
"We cannot stress enough to be sure to ask for a C.I.T. or Crisis Intervention Team to respond." - January 06, 2021 - Action Plus Bail Bonds
"Dammit ... It IS Menopause!" Grabs No. 1 New Release by Amazon
Local Author, Sally Bartlett, Turns Menopausal Turmoil into Humor with Nonfiction Journal to Offer Encouragement and Hope to Women Everywhere. - December 17, 2020 - Sally Bartlett
Hoarding Explained for Family and Friends - a Virtual Seminar to Help
Hoarding is a complex issue. It is misunderstood by not only the public but also by the family members and friends of people that have hoarding issues. It can cause a breakdown in the family structure. Learning how to communicate with your family member and finding some middle ground is the first step in rebuilding that relationship. - December 16, 2020 - Organizational Consulting Services
NAMI Affiliate in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, NJ Names Victim Witness Advocate Shavonne Davis to Its Board of Directors
The NAMI Affiliate in Atlantic and Cape May Counties, NJ has named a new member to its board, Shavonne Davis, who has a strong commitment to the affiliate's diversity and inclusion goals, which emphasize mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Affiliate leadership recognized the need to expand minority representation on the board in order to conduct outreach in minority communities more effectively. - December 15, 2020 - NAMI Atlantic/Cape May
The New Vaccine Will Mean a Return of the Fear of Flying. New Book by Fear of Flying Coach Paul Tizzard.
Fear of flying affects 1 in 5 people. With the vaccine in sight, many will want to start flying again and therefore, their fear of flying will return. Paul Tizzard has written a new book to help people combining over 20 year's experience of helping nervous flyers. Foreword by Sir Richard Branson. - December 14, 2020 - Lovefly Limited
NJCTS Announces 2021 Program of Webinars
Tourette Syndrome non-profit offers a series of free webinars for families and professionals. - December 11, 2020 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Center for Adoption Support and Education Awarded $50,000 Grant from Greater Washington Community Foundation to Serve Foster Children in Northern Virginia
The Greater Washington Community Foundation (The Community Foundation) has awarded the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) a grant in the amount of $50,000 through the Fund for Children, Youth and Families to provide therapy sessions to 33 children in foster care in eight target jurisdictions in Northern Virginia; the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park and Leesburg. - December 10, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
CACAF Solace Virtual Series Brings Mental Health to the Forefront
The Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation (CACAF) is presenting a limited-edition series on mental health called, Solace Virtual Series: What’s Stressing You? The series, which began on Saturday, November 28 and featured Dr. Jeff Gardere, will continue each Saturday through December 12. - December 10, 2020 - Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation
Action Plus Bail Bonds is Here to Help You Take the Next Step After Bail Release
"We don’t just get you out, we get you help." Action Plus Bail Bonds introduces post release services. - December 10, 2020 - Action Plus Bail Bonds
An International Group of Black Women Speak Out Against Racism in the Workplace
An anthology was recently released highlighting 20 Black Women's experiences with racism in corporate America and advice from 3 contributing experts. - December 09, 2020 - Awakening Change Counseling Services LLC
The He & I Band Shares Their Recovery Story
He & I Band’s debut with BentBeat Productions focuses on a list of real-life subjects revolving around substance recovery, love and loss, and their faith with their 16-song album, This is Life. - December 08, 2020 - BentBeat Productions
Centered Mind Therapy Adds Mackenzie Jordan to Clinical Team
Centered Mind Therapy has added Mackenzie Jordan to their clinical team as a lead therapist. Centered Mind Therapy is a therapy practice that operates in New York, California, and Florida, and specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, life coaching, life transitions,... - December 07, 2020 - Centered Mind Therapy
Female-Led Tech Company Set to Raise $1 Million to Support Moms Worldwide During Pandemic
The Mindful Mamas App is outperforming industry standards for app downloads and usage. It is also changing lives for mothers across the world. - December 04, 2020 - AppIt Ventures
New "Be Strong Lifestyle Journal" Moves You to Wholeness
Just in time for the most self-reflective time of the year, Be Strong International (BSI) has created its first-ever journal as a personal development resource. - November 28, 2020 - Be Strong International, Inc.
Tween Eva Goodrich Joins Bleuet Girl Entrepreneurship Program
Goodrich Joins Program that Highlights and Supports Tween and Teen Girl Social Entrepreneurs - November 24, 2020 - Bleuet
Pioneer of Tourette Syndrome Awareness and Advocacy Set to Retire
Faith W. Rice, founder and executive director of NJCTS has announced her retirement. - November 24, 2020 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Center for Adoption Support and Education Received Accreditation of Its Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE)
The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) accredited the Center for Adoption Support (C.A.S.E)’s Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) program for a five-year period through 11/20/2025, making TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and... - November 19, 2020 - Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Black Book™ Moves ZyDocⓇ to #2 in Medical Transcription Clinical Services and #6 Transcription Software Solution Vendor of 2020
ZyDoc was ranked second in medical transcription services and sixth for their TrackDoc Connect enterprise cloud transcription platform in the 2020 Black Book™ Market Research vendors survey by 203 hospitals and 2,263 physician practices. - November 16, 2020 - ZyDoc
South Jersey Peer Group Offers Adults with a Mental Health Condition a Safe and Confidential Space for Empathy and Support
The local affiliate of National Alliance on Mental Illness in Atlantic and Cape May counties offers its free Connection Recovery Support Group virtually via Zoom or by phone during the COVID-19 pandemic. - November 14, 2020 - NAMI Atlantic/Cape May
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Salutes Veterans, Encourages Education
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) continues to work to spread information on basic rights related to mental health. - November 07, 2020 - CCHR Nashville
Dementia Society of America Presents "Broadway Alive!"
The Dementia Society of America® will be presenting its first online fundraising entertainment program on Sunday evening, November 22, 2020, at 6:00 pm (ET). The program, called "Broadway Alive!™," will feature a special performance by Keith Spencer, a nationally recognized... - November 05, 2020 - Dementia Society of America
Centered Mind Therapy Adds Amoreena Berg to Clinical Team
Centered Mind Therapy has added Amoreena Berg to their clinical team as a lead licensed marriage and family therapist. Centered Mind Therapy is a therapy practice that operates in New York, California, and Florida, and specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image, life coaching,... - November 01, 2020 - Centered Mind Therapy
The Echo Group Welcomes Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy as Its Newest Partner
The Echo Group, the only provider of visual electronic health record technology for the behavioral health industry, is excited to announce that it has partnered with Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy (WCYA), located in Decatur, Illinois. Echo will provide electronic health record (EHR) technology and... - October 29, 2020 - The Echo Group
Calmerry, a Newly Launched Platform, Offers an Affordable and Flexible Online Therapy Journey Adjusted to the User’s Needs and Specifics
Calmerry provides the best matching with specialists and continuity of support across an individual’s therapy journey. Calmerry works only with licensed professionals and proposes affordable sessions with a convenient schedule adjusted to a customer’s needs and a diversified range of covered areas. - October 29, 2020 - Calmerry
Beatrice K. Harvey Recognized as a Woman of the Month for October 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Beatrice K. Harvey of Norwalk, California has been recognized as a Woman of the Month for October 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of wellness coaching. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features... - October 28, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
New Stress and Coping Tool Features Wysa to Help Singaporeans in a Post-Pandemic World Adjust to Life in a "New Normal"
The new version of the web-app service mindline.sg now includes access to internationally-acclaimed Wysa, an emotionally intelligent chatbot. Wysa is an award-winning chat platform for AI-guided mental health self-care. Wysa is usually a paid service that is now being made available to mindline.sg users free-of-charge. - October 26, 2020 - Wysa
Academy Hour Trains Counselors to Help First Responders
Counselors can now earn a cultural competency certification to work specifically with First Responders. - October 23, 2020 - Academy Hour
alright Rolls Out CBD and CBG Pre-Roll Joints
The alright brand specializes in smokable hemp products. It offers premium and top shelf hemp in the form of CBD pre-rolls, CBG pre-rolls, CBD buds, CBG buds and hemp smokes. Offering everything from smokes to joints to a lb. of hemp flower, pick your strain and enjoy a smooth and flavorful experience. - October 22, 2020 - alright
Alberta L. Watson Recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Alberta L. Watson of Birmingham, Alabama has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of mental healthcare. About Alberta L. Watson Alberta L. Watson is a Certified Anger... - October 22, 2020 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sakimah Coleman Honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Sakimah Coleman of Concord, North Carolina has been honored as a VIP Member for 2020 by P.O.W.E.R (Professional Organization of Woman of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of publishing. These important women exemplify tenacity. They realize that... - October 21, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Innovation and Value Initiative Selects Pharmerit to Construct Foundation of Major Depressive Disorder Value Assessment Model
Health Economics Experts to Work with IVI-convened Advisory Group to Assess and Determine Model Inputs - October 20, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Decline of Emotional Creativity with Age Can Make Older People Less Empathetic
Age influences how people creatively think about their own, as well as other peoples’ emotions, according to research published in Studia Psychologica (Vol. 62, No. 2, 164-177). The results of this study show that an age-related decrease in emotional creativity may harm interpersonal relationships in older people. - October 16, 2020 - Prague College of Psychosocial Studies
The Ridge Ohio Introduces New Addiction Treatment Program Designed Specifically for Professionals
Addiction Treatment Center in Milford, OH launches a program to help adults juggling professional and family responsibilities while struggling with addiction. - October 14, 2020 - The Ridge Ohio
Honors Holdings LLC Partners with Headspace to Support Employees on World Mental Health Day
Honors Holdings LLC, a leading Orangetheory Fitness franchisee, is excited to announce its recent partnership with Headspace to offer all 800 employees a free year subscription in honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10. Headspace is an app that delivers guided meditation on everything from... - October 08, 2020 - Honors Holdings LLC
A Fresh New Look on How to Succeed at Online Dating, Even During a Pandemic
Despite Fears, Singles Flock to Dating Sites with the Goal of Finding Love - October 07, 2020 - East Side Capital Ventures, LLC
Three Abuse Victims File Lawsuit Against Loma Linda University Medical Center and Seventh Day Adventist Church Alleging Abuse by Child Psychiatrist
AB 218 Filing Window Gives Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Assault a Path to Justice and Closure. - October 01, 2020 - The Zalkin Law Firm
End of Addiction is Launching a Self-Assessment Tool in Honour of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
At the start of “Sober October 2020,” the National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Abundance Behavioural Health and Careteam Technologies are proud to announce they have partnered together alongside caring individuals to collaborate to see the End of Addiction. A grassroots movement, the hopes are to have others join to end the needless suffering and pain felt by so many. As part of the launch, the coalition has developed a free anonymous self-assessment tool. - October 01, 2020 - Abundance Behavioural Health
Siddharth Satish - High School Student Helps Represent Youth and Americans at the World Humanitarian Forum Aside the UN General Assembly
Siddharth Satish, high school junior from New Jersey attends a UN Event. - October 01, 2020 - Rememoirs and PEP magazine
Arkansas Behavioral Health Integration Network Receives $750,000 Award from HRSA to Reduce Suicides in Rural Arkansas
In Arkansas, more than four times as many people died by suicide than by alcohol related motor vehicle accidents in 2017, amounting to a death by suicide every 14 hours. The impact of suicide ripples through all communities but may be felt even harder in rural areas of the state where resources for... - September 30, 2020 - ABHIN
Rose Medical Center Recognized as Maternal & Infant Care Quality Champion
Rose Medical Center’s Rose Babies program has been recognized as a Maternal and Infant Quality Care Champion by the Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative (CPCQC). This designation means the hospital has access to the most current data, best practices and resources available and is... - September 17, 2020 - Rose Medical Center
The World's First Digital Wellness Certificate Program for Leaders and Practitioners Addressing the Social Media Dilemma
The Digital Wellness Institute’s certification program has become the go-to resource for workplace and community leaders seeking skills to optimize productivity and self-care in the digital age. A partnership with the groundbreaking film The Social Dilemma, available on Netflix, promises to provide significant impact to those seeking Digital Wellness certification. The program addresses the challenges brought forth by the widespread transition to remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic. - September 12, 2020 - Digital Wellness Institute
Body & Brain Get Bright Brain Education Festival Sept. 2020
National Online Learning Event Features 15 Mindfulness Experts, Sept. 11-13, 2020. Open to the public. Learn many different ways of understanding and experiencing mindfulness as a way to grow your awareness, confidence and inner calm. 30 days access to video recordings of the 15 live sessions is included with registration. See agenda, bios and other details at https://BEFestival2020.bodynbrain.com. - September 11, 2020 - Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi
Innovation and Value Initiative’s Next Value Assessment Model to Address Major Depressive Disorder Interventions
First-of-Its-Kind Depression Model to be Informed by Input from Diverse Advisory Group - September 09, 2020 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Armin Lear Features Deal on "WARRIOR" for Suicide Prevention Month
New Book on How to Support Those Who Protect Us Available to Groups at a Special Discount During September - September 09, 2020 - Armin Lear Press
FireFlex Yoga’s Train the Trainer Workshop: October 9 at Santa Clara City Fire Training Center
Firefighters Are Invited to Three-Day Training to Deliver Wellness, Mitigate Injury, Increase Resilience - September 05, 2020 - FireFlex Yoga
Non-Profit To Great Lengths Launches with 1st Annual Silly Walk Competition at Liquid Alchemy Beverages in Wilmington, DE
New non-profit based in the Delaware Valley helps under-served individuals achieve their highest life potential. - September 03, 2020 - To Great Lengths, LLC
Allen Interactions and Clients Garner 6 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence in Learning Awards
The Brandon Hall Awards Group has awarded six HCM Excellence in Learning Awards to Allen Interactions, a leading custom learning and digital engineering company focused on performance improvement. A sought after and prestigious honor in the learning and development industry, Allen Interactions... - September 02, 2020 - Allen Interactions
New York Health Welcomes Family Practice Physician
New York Health (NYHealth) is proud to announce that board-certified family practice physician, Michael J. DiGiovanna D.O., CPI will be joining its team of dedicated physicians. Dr. DiGiovanna will be practicing at 1061 North Broadway, Second Floor, North Massapequa, NY... - September 01, 2020 - New York Health
Tammie E. Ward Honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Tammie E. Ward of Cordova, Tennessee has been honored as a Woman of the Month for August 2020 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of non-profit mentoring and mental health programs. Each month... - September 01, 2020 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized