By: Rikki Siegel, Preventionist Chronic pain is an ongoing problem among the senior community. Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting months or years. “It persists beyond a recovery period or occurs alongside a medical condition” (https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/). Diseases that cause chronic pain include diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and cancer. Chronic pain can be caused by…
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By Lisa Lussier, Program Coordinator The Path staff at Carteret Middle School is excited to announce that we have created an area for students to access mental health resources, called “The Path Calm Corner.” We chose our guidance office suite as the perfect location to display these resources. Many students visit this area on a…
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Here’s how you can help your senior loved one handle the loss of a spouse, before and after the funeral.
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Related Articles Whether family members are forthcoming regarding their recovery process or not, if you have a loved one recovering from substance misuse, it’s important to understand how deeply your interaction and communication with them play a role. Discover some helpful tips for effectively communicating with family members recovering from addiction. Learn about their history…
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Jessica Kaado, Preventionist As a parent, sending a child to school comes with a unique set of worries: Will my child make friends? Are they struggling academically? Are they being challenged? Are they being bullied? There is no doubt about the drastic differences in curriculum and school environment across the decades, but one thing always…
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Related Articles Ensuring the health and well-being of teenagers is a multifaceted endeavor that extends beyond physical health to include safeguarding them from the risks associated with alcohol and substance misuse. Understanding the delicate nature of this issue requires a comprehensive exploration of the various factors that contribute to it. The developing adolescent brain is…
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By Colleen Sharlow, Preventionist Being a teenager in today’s world can be tough — constantly being surrounded by new social media trends, worrying about the future, and facing pressures at home, school, and amongst peers can certainly take a toll on one’s mental health. Although there is not a singular solution to fix these stressors,…
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By: Aja Bradley, Clinician Girl Talk brought in the new year by hosting a vision board party. The end of the year is usually a time for reflection. Many ask themselves, “What goals did I accomplish? Did I save up as much money as I wanted to? Did I lose weight? Did I quit an…
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By: Rikki Siegel, Preventionist As a Preventionist at Wellspring Center for Prevention, I get the opportunity to go to several different schools, meet so many eager students, and work with wonderful teachers. One of my favorite programs to teach during the school year is Footprints for Life. Footprints for Life is a research-based primary prevention…
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By Lizz Dinnigan, Preventionist Since the Pandemic, it feels as if our collective baselines have shifted toward a consistent state of feeling overwhelmed, over-stimulated, and over-extended. This, in turn, can make us overreactive, over-emotional, and over-sensitive. Releasing some of that tension and pressure is essential to our well-being. It’s important to find an outlet to…
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Parental engagement is a cornerstone of successful education and plays a crucial role in the effectiveness of school-based prevention programs. These initiatives, aimed at addressing issues like substance abuse, bullying, and mental health, benefit significantly from the active involvement of parents. Engaging parents not only enhances student outcomes but also strengthens the bond between families…
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