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Self-Care for Veterans Returning to their Community
As November unfolds, we enter a time of reflection and appreciation for our veterans and military families. This month, dedicated to honoring their sacrifices and resilience, serves as a poignant reminder of the unique journeys they navigate, especially during...
Supporting Transgender Awareness Week: A Message from Your Therapist
As we enter Transgender Awareness Week, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the vibrant lives and experiences of transgender individuals. This week serves as a reminder to amplify voices that often go unheard and to recognize the unique challenges faced by...
Thyroid Awareness Month & Mental Health
The Importance of a Thyroid The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the front lower part of the throat. This gland directly impacts the body’s ability to regulate metabolism, growth, development, body temperature, and mood. During infancy, this gland is...
Surviving The Holiday Blues
What are the Holiday Blues? Have you noticed a reocurring lingering gloom that grows as you see the leaves start to change their color? Do you feel a twinge of frustration when pumpkin spice anything returns to the Starbucks menu as the sun disappears earlier and...
National Lung Cancer Awareness & Mental Health
Initiation of Lung Cancer Awareness Month Lung Cancer Awareness Month started off initially as an awareness day in 1995. In 2003 Congress officially dedicated the entire month of November to Awareness and prevention measures. According to the American Cancer Society,...
National Native American Heritage Month and Mental Health
Initiation of National Native American Heritage Month National Native American Awareness month serves to bring awareness to the culture, plight, and current state of the Indigenous people of America. This awareness month was first established as American Indian week...
Breast Cancer Awareness and Mental Health
Initiation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer awareness month was first nationally recognized in 1985. This initiative was created from the joint efforts of the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of the Imperial Chemical Industries....
Hispanic Heritage Month & Mental Health Awareness
What is Hispanic Heritage Month? The 2021 theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is Esperanza: A celebration of Hispanic Heritage and Hope. This celebration was first established as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 under former President Lyndon B. Johnson and was extended to...
BIPOC Mental Health And Global Black Mental Health Awareness
The end of July marks the end of Black and Indigenous People of Color Mental Health Awareness Month and the beginning of Global Black Mental Health Awareness Month. BIPOCMHM and GBMHAM Black and Indigenous People of Color Mental Health Awareness Month formally...
Men’s Health Month with Counselor Boomer
Meet Counselor Boomer At River's of Hope Counseling, we have a diverse team of distinguished counselors. One of our newest counselors is Jasper Boomer. He is an Army Veteran with 15 years of experience in Behavioral Health, specializing in substance use addiction,...