Each of us have had traumatic episodes in our past that helped inspire and shape our commitment to advocacy.

People who have experienced trauma will recognize the role these steps play in healing. Others will see fundamental truths that help anyone.

Healing from trauma can be a long process. For me my healing journey is never ending. I work daily to find the joy in everything.

We’ll talk about healing from trauma on both a personal and a collective level.

We are creating a space for people to share their reactions to the election. It was something concrete I could do. I’m hoping it might help.

My heart was heavy and my head was sad. I thought about how to get around this, to get out of this, to make this go away.

If you experienced strong emotions this week because of the election results (e.g. despair, anxiety) we encourage you to join us.

Talking about and acknowledging that suicidal ideation and suicide attempts might actually help people who are facing severe depression.

There have been two times in my life when I experienced passive suicidal ideation. Those thoughts were fleeting, but frightening.

I almost ruined everything in 2015 when severe depression hit and I attempted suicide. Rosie was only 11 years old.

This might be the most challenging episode of “Shining Light on Shadows” that we have hosted so far. Join us for a VERY candid conversation.

In 2022 United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County started a teen wellness initiative called Empowering Minds.

United Way of Northwest Vermont’s Mental Health Initiative prioritizes: Workforce Development, Suicide Prevention and Youth Mental Health.

United Ways across the country do some great work around Mental Health advocacy. Our guest: Steven Berbeco, from United Way of NW Vermont.

But the reality is that we probably all do a pretty good job of wearing that mask that says we are ok when deep down we really aren’t.

I am a 31 year old graduate student studying Computer Science Education and I also have Bipolar I disorder.

Dawn and I launched this twice a month show in order to help reduce the stigma associated with mental health.

For me, my community support has been online, through livestream productions, emails, texts and viewer comments.

The biggest take away for me this week is to continue to help inform people of the importance of seeking out help if you are suffering.

Working as a psychologist in schools and in clinics, I am aware of the myriad of community supports available and the difference they make.