MN Teen Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training April 4 & 5, 2025

Date and Time: Friday, April 4, 9am – 5pm Saturday, April 5, 8am – 4pm * Participants must attend both days* Location: Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington (by Mall of America) 7800 Bloomington Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55425 Contact: Cara Fox, AFSP MN Loss and Healing Chair, cara.fox@afspmn.org Before You Begin: Who Should Attend? Mental health […]

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Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training Information

What is Mental Health First Aid and what does it Teach? MHFA is skills-based training that teaches both professionals and community members alike – how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge. Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, MHFA helps you assist someone experiencing […]

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Positive Experiences – Hopeful Science January 28

The Hopeful Science Behind Positive Experiences Across the Lifespan WEBINAR January 28, 9:30-11:00am Registration: free! Presented by Carla Ritz, Managing Director , Montana Institute One of the most exciting applications of the Science of the Positive is in the developing body of scientific research around positive experiences as a counterbalance to the harmful physical, mental, […]

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The Wisdom of Trauma

 3:00pm Friday December 6, 2024 Pine Technical & Community College Auditorium Free Admission Dr. Gabor Maté has said, “Trauma is not what happens to you. Trauma is what happens inside you, as a result of what happens to you.” Many of the things people consider to be abnormal in society such as chronic illness, […]

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Regional Prevention Information and Updates

A lot of great information, training, and resources from the Regional Prevention Coordinator. Please feel free to share this information with anyone who may be interested. Trainings/Webinars Strength in Connection: Fostering Belonging for Youth and Communities – Tuesday, October 1, 10:00a – 11:30a. FREE. Virtual. If you are unable to attend ‘live’ and would like […]

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Beyond the High September 12, 2024 7:00p

We invite everyone to join us at “Beyond the High, Understanding and Preventing Substance Misuse and Addiction” on Thursday, September 12, 7:00p – 8:00p at Mora High School Auditorium. Learn about the impacts of substance misuse, addiction, and recovery, and ways to keep our community and youth healthy and substance free. The flier is attached […]

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Weekly Mindfulness Calendar

Here’s a great resource tool designed & sponsored by the East Central Innovation Team, 2024. Summer is a perfect time to get started with good mental health habits! Sun’s out, weather’s great, vacation time, time to chill and take care of yourself! Sunday Funday: Take a walk and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. Look […]

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Wholistic Well-Being Bingo!

Here is a great tool to help Nourish Your Mind Body, and Soul! We all know that many times it’s the simple things we do that help keep our mental well-being on track. Now that it’s summer, it’s a beautiful time to get out and get active on a sunny day or do some inside […]

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Curing the Uncurable – December 20, 2023

Wellness in the Woods and hope dealers are proud to present CURING THE UNCURABLE Presented by: Ashley Wright, CPRS, CPS, FPRS Monica L. Yeadon, MSW, CPS, LGSW DECEMBER 20 @ 7pm THE BRIDGE OUTREACH 232 3rd Ave NW Cambridge, MN 55008 No Registration Required! Wellness in the Woods employees Ashley Wright & Monica Yeadon will […]

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Curing the Uncurable November Lunch & Learn Flyer

Wellness in the Woods and SAMSHA are proud to present LUNCH AND LEARN Curing the Uncurable Presented by: Ashley Wright, CPRS, CPS, FPRS & Monica L. Yeadon, MSW, CPS, LGSW November 13 @ 12pm Join via zoom id 990 1964 2599 No Registration Required! Wellness in the Woods employees Ashley Wright & Monica Yeadon will […]

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TONIGHT – Recovery Meeting

Hope Dealers Recovery Meeting, 7:00pm, October 18, 2023 The Bridge Outreach Church 242 3rd Ave NW, Cambridge MN Ashley Wright from Wellness in the Woods will be doing a class on DBT and emotion regulation skills. Ashley will also be sharing her experience. Meeting is tonight (Wed the October 18th). Note: Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) […]

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