September is Suicide Prevention Month and it’s an important time to focus on suicide awareness and ways we as service professionals can support our clients. As we all know, suicide awareness and prevention isn’t just a one-month-a-year concern; it is an everyday concern. Suicide prevention efforts are also critical in our work with military service members and their families.
How simple self-touch techniques can help you reduce stress when human touch from others is unavailable or uncomfortable.
Several new initiatives have been designed to address military spouses’ holistic employment needs, emphasizing not only their financial health, but also their social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Learn more about how new and emerging employment resources support military spouse professional development.
Identify ways for service providers to intervene with service members experiencing shame including rapport building, externalizing, spending diaries, and more.
The intersection of diabetes and food security is a critical issue that affects millions of individuals and families around the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “adults who experience food insecurity are 2 to 3 times more likely to have type 2 diabetes,” as nutritious foods can be difficult to access in some communities (CDC, 2024).
Explore the role of financial shame in avoidance behaviors, financial decision-making, and financial hardship.
Practitioners working with children and families must intentionally use and advocate for practices that support inclusion for all children and address systemic inequities and trauma. One way that practitioners can advance equity and inclusion is by using equity-centered trauma- informed practices, which are grounded in six principles (Venet, 2021).
Good nutrition is important for maintaining health and reducing the risk of many diseases. Malnutrition is defined as an imbalance in the intake of nutrients required by the body to maintain health, resulting in impaired health and well-being.
Culture is community, and the military has its own distinct culture. Living in the military community can be difficult for some children, youth, and their families. For the MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) who work with those children, youth, and their families, it is important to be cognizant of the importance of DEIB frameworks (i.e., military, racial/ethnic, religious).
Voting is not just a right; it’s a powerful way to shape the future. But for many individuals with disabilities, navigating the voting process can feel like an uphill battle. Whether you’re an individual with disabilities or assisting someone who is, voting in person, by mail, or with special accommodations, it’s essential to be informed and prepared.
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