Resources
Do you have questions about mental health? Are there topics you want to learn more about? Do you want to be inspired by stories from real people? Check out our resources that cover a range of topics from Anxiety to Substance Use. You can also hear directly from our CEO through Kiara’s Note or others just like you from our Voices of Hope blog.
Happy New Year!
It’s a new year, a clean slate. For many of us, it’s a time of reflection, renewed hope and resolutions. How will you make the most of the next 365 days? Consider adding a couple of these tips to your routine to make it a happy, healthy year!
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What Is Vicarious Trauma?
Vicarious trauma is an ongoing process of change over time that results from witnessing or hearing about other people’s suffering and need. When you identify with the pain of people who have endured terribl…
How to Keep the ‘Happy’ in Happy Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, happiness, and excitement however, the holidays can also bring added stress, disappointment, and loneliness. For many, this year will be more difficult given the financial and emotional stressors of …
Back-to-School Tips
Back to school can be a time of excitement as well as stress. Here are a few ways to start this new year off right:
Wrap up the summer – Have your child help plan one final barbeque or picnic with friends and family. Share your favorite …
Improve Your Health in the Dog Days of Summer
You often hear the saying the “dog days of summer” this time of year when the weather is hot, people have more free time, are feeling relaxed and even a little bit lazy. Instead of the “dog days” making us feel stagnant, why not use this time whe…
More Than the Blues
Ever feel like you are the only one who is sad in a world of happy people?
Everyone experiences stress, sadness and anxiety from time to time – it’s a part of life. These feelings can often happen when you a lose a job, children move away…
Coping in Difficult Economic Times
The financial crisis that our country is currently facing is troubling to us all. High gas and energy prices, groceries that seem to cost more than they did just last week, financial losses and declining home values can cause stress and anxiety. …
Hoarding 101: Hoarding Reality vs. What You See on TV
You’ve seen the hoarding shows on TV– rooms piled high with junk, closets overflowing, and people whose lives have been overtaken by their obsession with stuff. But when someone in real life has a hoarding disorder, is that really what it looks l…
A Note From Kiara: December 2022
This last year was a period of incredible change for people and communities, and as such, Jefferson Center has evolved to be responsive to these changes. Transitioning out of the pandemic phase of COVID-19, building new ways to deliver care, …
A Note From Kiara: November 2022
As the weather is getting colder and days get shorter, we may find ourselves turning inward. This darkness sometimes impacts our mood, the cold limits our ability to connect with the benefits of nature, and approaching holidays can be filled …
