Less Judgment – More Compassion
Videos focused on reducing the stigma surrounding addiction and that stress the need to view opioid addiction as a disease to be treated.
Provided by The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) public awareness campaign.
Sending out wishes for gentleness and self-acceptance to you all today đ
Thank you for the beautiful reminder Jess Rachel SharpYou are amazing.
via Jess Rachel Sharp
We are excited to introduce you to our newest Employment Specialist, Romona Matthews! Romona primarily works out of our Dorchester office and is responsible for helping our clients develop the skills to obtain and maintain competitive employment in their chosen field of interest. She's also an avid bird watcher, loves comedies, and is a big fan of the Giants and the Ravens.
Rachel Lingenfelter, Vocational Coordinator, says of Romona: "Romona is a dedicated employee who is eager to learn and do things the right way. Romona jumped right into the position and immediately started working with the clients and she is doing a fantastic job. She always puts in 100% effort to help each and every client. Her passion to help people shows me she will go far in this field. So happy to have her on board!"
Thank you, Romona, for your caring heart and all the ways you help our clients. Welcome to the Crossroads family! đ
Look at all the good you can do for the mental wellness of others when you are open and accepting đ
The Depression ProjectThe mental health benefits of being accepted. (The Depression Project) #PRIDE
Sharing this article from Fatherly on how dads can help their sons build an emotional vocabulary, and ultimately a stronger foundation for their sons' mental wellness: "Not being able to address emotions feeds into boysâ and menâs anxiety, stress, and ability to make long-lasting friendships. All of this affects menâs well-being."
www.fatherly.com/health-science/the-lessons-in-emotional-intelligence-fathers-need-to-teach-their...
Why Emotional Intelligence Is Crucial to Raising Boys
www.fatherly.com
Traditionally, boys arenât encouraged to build an emotional vocabulary. Dads, in particular, can help change that.Wishing all the dads out there a Happy Fatherâs Day thatâs filled with love. We also know that today can be a tough day for many and we want to honor those feelings too. Big hugs from the Crossroads family!
Thank you @BlesstheMessyFatherâs Day, has never been my favorite. Itâs often a day I forget is a holiday or donât see coming. I have a lot of pain associated with dads. A lot of abandonment and a lot of unworthy feelings.
My biological dad left when I was born. Because it was messy. Because my mother and him didnât do things âthe rightâ way. He got married to someone else and had three kids the way he wanted.
My mom married a man who adopted me. Itâs why my siblings and I all shared a name. I never really thought about how he wasnât my *real* dad, he was just my dad. Until my parents got divorced. And then he no longer needed to have relationship with me because I wasnât his *real* daughter.
Both dads have come in and out of my life at their convenience. I tried to reconcile with both dads at times over the years. It was always my work, my problem, something I needed to change to keep their love. So boundaries have been made. Itâs still a really hard thing for me. But I am healed in small ways. Watching Greg with our boys, watching my brother in law become a dad, watching Meg miss her dad when she hasnât seen him for awhile.
I know some of you have the best dads in the world. I know some of you ARE the best dads in the world. So Iâve poured my coffee and im drinking a cup in honor of each of you this morning. Wherever youâre at, Iâm sending you love, healing, strength, and strong coffee. xo
