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Oct 08, 2018
Support for Victims of Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes in this country. Yet, one out of every six American women and one out of every thirty-three American men report that they have been the victim…
Aug 30, 2018
Back to School: Mental Health Tips for a Successful Year
A new school year should bring lots of excitement and fun for your child. Unfortunately, many times this excitement is replaced with fear, anxiety, and even depression. FamilyMeans Counseling & Therapy…
Jun 21, 2018
Advocacy for Mental Health Services in MN
There is a significant shortage of mental health resources in the United States, especially in rural areas (Ruiz, 2018). Although Minnesota is ranked among one of the top states for access to mental health care services in the country (Mental Health America, 2018), there continues to remain a need, according to Sue Abderholden Director of the MN branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (Werner, 2017).
May 03, 2018
Gun Violence and Mental Health
With 8 mass shootings over the past year in the United States, such horrendous events do not feel so infrequent. Naturally, our reaction is to want to understand why, to wish for a clear and concrete…
Feb 05, 2018
The Impact of Praise on Youth Development
Aristotle said “Good habits formed at youth make all the difference”. Today, over 2,000 years later, we are still attempting to find the best ways to mentor our youth so that they grow into successful, happy human beings. As parents, teachers, mentors, or even community members, how do we start forming these good habits in our youth? Inherently, the answer is to praise our children for the good they have done.
Dec 20, 2017
Mental Health: Should It Matter To Your Employer?
“Leave it (your home life) at the door” is something many employees are told. Regardless of what happens before you get to work, what stressors you are encountering, or your mood, you are expected to…





