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Embracing Lunch Breaks for Enhanced Well-being

by Fatima Jalloh, LPC—ACT Therapist & Adapt Training & Development In our continuous journey towards wellness, it’s essential to revisit the basics of self-care, particularly the significance of taking breaks and enjoying lunch during our workday. This insight, generously shared by Fatima Jalloh, a therapist with the Douglas County ACT program, emphasizes the profound impact […]

IPS Supported Employment: 2023 Q4 Quarterly Report

by Kelsey Brown—IPS Supported Employment Supervisor Adapt’s IPS Supported Employment Program remains steadfast in its mission to support client employment goals. This quarter’s data reflects our ongoing dedication to this mission. Client Engagement and Achievements In the final quarter of 2023, our program served 41 clients, each pursuing personal career aspirations. Out of these, 17 […]

Neurodivergent Love Languages: Embracing Unique Ways of Connection

by Erica Ishmael, LPC, MS-ED—Open Access Therapist In the spirit of February’s themes of love, romance, and relationships, let’s delve into the concept of love languages through the lens of neurodivergence. The notion of “The 5 Languages of Love,” introduced by Gary Chapman in the 1990s, has been a popular framework for understanding how individuals […]

Navigating the February Blues

by Adapt Training and Development February, with its short days and often dreary weather, can paradoxically feel like the longest month of the year. This phenomenon is not uncommon, even among those of us who usually relish the opportunity to cozy up at home against the backdrop of a rainy day. However, the gloom of […]

Heart and Mind Together: Strengthening Your Health in American Heart Month

by Cora Hart, Ph.D—Chief of Behavioral Medicine February is American Heart Month. You have probably been hearing about many things that affect your heart health, but one you may not have considered is the connection between heart health and mental health. Your mental well-being can have either a positive or negative impact on your heart […]

Introducing “Provider Perspectives”: A New Article Series from Our Experts

by Grey Garris, M.S.—Communications Director At Adapt, we’re excited to announce the launch of “Provider Perspectives,” a new article series designed to enrich your understanding of various health and wellness topics! This series will feature insightful articles crafted by our esteemed providers and clinicians, offering their professional expertise on subjects that matter most to you. […]

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by Adapt Training and Development In today’s digital age, it’s not uncommon to find oneself lost in the depths of social media, where a quick check turns into hours of endless scrolling. This phenomenon, often referred to as the social media rabbit hole, is not only a potential waste of time but also has been […]

February 2024

Register for free February Trainings: Opioid Awareness & Overdose Response TrainingTuesday, February 20th, 1:00-2:30 PM QPR Suicide Prevention TrainingAvailable upon request Click here to register. If you are interested in scheduling a private training, please reach out to [email protected] Tips and Tools Recent Efforts to Keep Youth Safe From FentanylWays to ‘Boost Self-Esteem’ This FebruaryThe […]

Finding Joy in the Ordinary

by Adapt Training and Development By taking careof ordinary things,we rejoice in them. When we scrub a vegetable or brush our hair, we are expressing friendshiptowards ourselves &towards the living qualitythat is found in everything… Pema Chodron I love the sentiment of caring for ordinary things with kindness and attention (we could say mindfully). I […]

Organizing Systems to the Rescue

by Adapt Training and Development January can feel like a big month for organizing. Receiving presents over the holidays may mean we’re juggling more stuff, and getting more organized in the New Year is a resolution many people make. It occurred to me that this is a good time for a little “mental organizing.” David […]

January 2024

Register for January Trainings: Opioid Awareness & Overdose Response TrainingTuesday, January 16th, 1:00-2:30 PM PG 101 – Problem Gambling PreventionWednesday, January 24th, 2:00-3:00 PM QPR Suicide Prevention TrainingAvailable upon request Click here to register. If you are interested in scheduling a private training, please reach out to [email protected] Tips and Tools New short videos from […]

Seeking the Light

by Adapt Training and Development Thursday, December 21, is the Winter Solstice—the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The word solstice is derived from the Latin, solstitium, which means “sun stands still” (source: Royal Museums Greenwich). This shift out of darkness and into the returning of the sun has been celebrated since […]