by Dominick Montgomery | Oct 10, 2014 | Blog
It’s important for parents, teachers and other adults to learn more about bullying. This post is reprinted from an excellent bullying prevention resource to help start the discussion during Bullying Prevention Month: https://www.stopbullying.gov/. What is...
by Dominick Montgomery | Oct 3, 2014 | Blog
Mental Illness Awareness Week is October 5-11. The week also includes National Depression Screening Day, October 9, and World Mental Health Day on October 10. Follow this link to take a self-assessment for depression. So what can we do to raise awareness? Here are...
by Dominick Montgomery | Sep 25, 2014 | Blog
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know that most people who commit suicide don’t want to die? They just want the pain to go away. Showing your concern by asking “Are You OK?” makes a difference. What if they say they have a plan to...
by Dominick Montgomery | Aug 27, 2014 | Blog, Uncategorized
Nearly half of us are stressed out, according to a July poll by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Here are easy ways to reduce stress any time: 1. Take a break from what is stressing you. 2. Exercise. A simple walk or stretching can help. 3. Smile and laugh....
by Dominick Montgomery | Aug 7, 2014 | Blog
Back to school is stressful for families whose children struggle with emotional and behavioral issues. To start the year off right, Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma hosted a Family Fun Day Saturday for its young clients and their families. Staff and...
by Dominick Montgomery | Jun 13, 2014 | Blog
Some working families dread summer breaks especially when their children are too old for day care and summer camps. The key to a successful, less stressful summer vacation for children is planning. Let children help you create the routines, rules, consequences and...
