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Affordable Mental Health Programs & Services in Central Florida
Thankfully, advocacy and awareness of the importance of mental health is being increasingly talked about. Certainly, you will hear me encourage everyone to take a look at their mental well-being in my weekly messages. But the reality is, many people do not explore support and care for their mental health needs because of the cost. […]
What Does “Rehab” Mean?
Can we have a conversation about “rehab“? Many associate the term with residential substance abuse treatment, and others may think of “rehab” in terms of physical therapy. Rehabilitation, however, is simply about recovery and getting better. Oxford defines rehabilitation as “the action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy.” At […]
Nurse Appreciation Message
For the 20th year in a row, nursing has ranked as the most trusted profession in America. Here at Aspire, we are surrounded by these superheroes. We simply couldn’t do our jobs without them. When we think about ourselves or a loved one getting sick or injured, we always hope that the process of recovery […]
Central Florida & Mental Health Month
It’s great to reflect on how our Central Florida community continues to come together on issues that are important to us. This community has worked hard to draw attention to, and prioritize, mental health and substance abuse issues. Advancing behavioral health and getting people the help they need, when they need it, is important to […]
Let’s Talk about Recovery
There’s no better time than right now to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery, to talk about advancements in our field that make recovery more achievable, and to honor the dedication of those who make recovery in all its forms possible? Psychological assessment, medication management, group and individual counseling, and case management remain […]
The Impact of Rudeness and How to Prevent It
We often talked about the positive benefits of kindness, and most know and understand that a positive environment is great for mental health, and physical health too! This week, I would like to look at the inverse of kindness. Specifically, what is the impact of rudeness? Rudeness is “disrespectful or insensitive behavior.” Our brains tend […]
How to Break The Cycle of Negative Behaviors and Thoughts
Groundhog Day has been a playful American holiday since 1887. Every February 2, we wait for our nation’s favorite groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, to tell us if spring is near, even if six more weeks of winter isn’t too alarming for those of us who live in Florida. This year, I’m also thinking about the 1993 […]
Improving Society the MLK Way
As we continue into 2022, I want to begin by sharing a quote from the great civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?” MLK was a big believer in equality of opportunity, and that we become equal when we treat each other […]
How to Connect and Relax After the Holidays
I want to encourage you to try something I find transformative. As you are probably already noticing, this is one of those messages where I attempt to do something a little different than what I normally write, and speak to you simply from my heart. Today, I’d like you to stop, and just take a […]
Year End Review of Aspire Health Partners 2021
We closed out 2021 and now look forward to a bright new year, I am filled with so much hope, optimism, and love for our community and those we partner with to Save Lives, Transform Communities, and Change the World. Together, we have achieved so much, especially during very challenging times. It has been wonderful […]