Expressing love to children is critical to their healthy development and can help youth feel bonded to the adults in their lives. Children who are bonded to healthy adults are less likely to try risky behaviors, such as misusing substances. Make sure your child gets them message that you love them by using their love … Continue reading Five Love Languages for Children
FREE Parenting Classes in Utah Valley
Parents face unique challenges, and there are resources to help. Below is a list of parenting resources offered locally. A few are in person, and most are online, including some downloadable courses you can take by yourself without an instructor. We will update this list as class availability changes. Last updated: 3/1/2022 Class Name and … Continue reading FREE Parenting Classes in Utah Valley
FREE DOWNLOAD Your Teen and Vaping
Need info on teen vaping? Check out our free E-book. Parents are a great resource to teens quitting vaping! If you or your teen need help quitting smoking or vaping, reach out to the Utah County quit line at 801-851-7068. Your Teen and VapingDownload
Healthy Relationships: Heart and Mind
Dr. John Van Epp, author of the book, “How to Avoid Falling Love with a Jerk: The Foolproof Way to Follow Your Heart Without Losing Your Mind” suggests using the RAM (Relationship Attachment Model) approach to gauge the healthiness of a relationship. The RAM method focuses on five different areas in which humans bond to one another: … Continue reading Healthy Relationships: Heart and Mind
SafeUT app: It’s not just for suicide prevention!
Kids today deal with so much. How can they cope with everything with which they are confronted? There are options. A great tool that was created for youth today is the SafeUT app. This app is available 24/7, it’s 100% confidential and always free. Most people think of it in connection with suicide prevention, but … Continue reading SafeUT app: It’s not just for suicide prevention!
How to Do Yoga for Stress Management
When life gets stressful self-care can get pushed to the back burner. However, the less we care for ourselves, the less we'll have to give. Yoga for stress management is a simple and free way to manage stress that anyone can do. It can be as simple as breathing exercises all the way up to … Continue reading How to Do Yoga for Stress Management
Easy Ways to Improve Opioid Safety
Guidelines to Help Protect You and Your Family Opioids are often prescribed after surgery to help relieve pain. Below are some simple ways you can improve opioid safety. 1. Talk With Your Doctor If you have been prescribed an opioid, talk with your doctor about the risks and if possible, discuss alternatives to opioids. There … Continue reading Easy Ways to Improve Opioid Safety
You Can Break Down Stigma
People with medical conditions need a supportive network to help them recover. Substance use disorder is just as much a valid condition as someone who is recovering from cancer. Any chronic medical condition requires support from a recovery community. Unfortunately, not all health conditions receive the same level of support. People with a substance use … Continue reading You Can Break Down Stigma
FREE Mental Health Classes Available Now
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Utah’s mission is to ensure the dignity and improve the lives of those who live with mental illness and their families through support, education and advocacy. Check out the FREE mental health classes Nami is offering. Learn more about improving your mental health. NAMI Utah County … Continue reading FREE Mental Health Classes Available Now
Easy Steps for Tough Conversations with Kids
Starting a conversation about drugs with children can be difficult and awkward. However, communication between parents and children about this difficult topic is one of the most important protective and preventative factors. Below, we have a few easy steps for tough conversations with kids to get you started. It may seem early, but starting these … Continue reading Easy Steps for Tough Conversations with Kids