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Tis the season...

For all the feelings. The holiday season is not always a joyful time for everyone. Some are experiencing loss, grief, change, pain, and a variety of other feelings/emotions.  The Mental Health Association of Forsyth County shared this resource a few years ago. As we move into the holiday break, I wanted to reshare for those needing reminders.  Additionally, another great resource in our county for those who have experienced loss is Trellis Supportive Care. They offer grief counseling for individuals as well as groups and workshops.  A book recommendation that may also be helpful is "It's OK That You're Not OK" by Megan Devine. The book is described as "for grieving people, those who love them, and all those seeking to love themselves - and each other - better."      Resources:  Mental Health Association of Forsyth County Trellis Supportive Care
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Day of Unity - October 16, 2024

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Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. The key message of this month, and this day, is to unite for kindness, courage, and inclusion, to prevent students from being bullied. You can support this event by wearing the color orange. Orange is a color commonly identified with the month and the autumn season. It is also a color that is associated with safety and visibility. It is a color described as warm and inviting, and its vibrancy makes an impactful statement. Wear orange on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, to show your support for bullying prevention.
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National Concussion Awareness Day is September 20th

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National Concussion Awareness Day was founded in 2016 by Brooke Mills, who suffered a concussion as a freshman in high school. National Concussion Awareness Day aims to create an opportunity for public discussion of the issue. We can positively impact lives by raising awareness of the importance of recognizing and treating a concussion appropriately and supporting the injured.    A concussion is an injury to the brain that can change the way a person acts, thinks, and feels. Concussions are the most common type of traumatic brain injury. Concussions can occur when a sudden impact from a fall, bump, hit, or jolt causes the brain to bounce around or twist inside the skull. Falls are the number one cause of concussions. Concussions can happen to anyone, anytime, and anywhere. Concussions can occur with or without loss of consciousness.   Concussions and symptoms differ from person to person  You can experience physical symptoms (e.g., dizziness, confusion, headache...
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