Mental Health Lou & You

🎁 Early Giving is OPEN! Can’t wait until Sept 12th? Start giving now! Your donation can support free counseling and workshops in Louisville! 🌟 Every gift, no matter the size, helps us achieve our mission. Let’s make a difference together! #GiveForGood #EarlyGiving #SupportTheCause #mentalhealthawareness #giveforgoodlou #mentalhealthmatters

As we gear up for Give for Good, let's talk about the incredible impact your donations can have. $50 provides weekly counseling services at Up for Women & Children serving Louisville's unhoused women, children and marginalized genders $100 allows us to partner with other community organizations to bring them free mental health education in the form of workshops and tools to support their patrons and staff $250 champions our resource hub allowing us to match community members with mental health providers and resources when they reach out for help 🗓️ Get ready for 9/12/24—your gift matters! #GiveForGood #MakeAnImpact #CountdownToGivingDay #louisville #giveforgoodlou #mentalhealthmatters

Our Fall retreat begins soon! Tickets and info available at: https://www.mentalhealthlou.com/womenwhothrive

We're halfway to our goal and we have a $2000 donor match! Huge thanks to @educator.esquire for your contribution! https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organizations/mentalhealthlouandyou

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🌟 Mark Your Calendar: Give for Good on Sept 14! 🌟 💚 Let's Change Lives Together! 💚 In just 9 days we'll be celebrating GIVE FOR GOOD here in Louisville and we hope to have your support! But before we get that support let us tell you how we're helping to transform the mental health landscape in Louisville: 1️⃣ Resources🌟 Our resource database is free for providers to join and a helpful tool for anyone looking for local mental health providers. We also offer a free concierge referral service so you can keep living your life, while we find the right provider for you! 2️⃣ Workshops: 📢 We provide free community Suicide Prevention Workshops with AFSP, host parenting classes, Mind-Body Wellness workshops at LFPL and much more! Our goal is to help educate the pubic on topics that matter most to them, and to provide tools and resources to make mental health care sustainable. 3️⃣ Outreach: ❤️ We offer free group therapy at Up For Women and Children, help develop outreach events in communities, schools and more and partner with local organizations to bring resources and tools to schools, businesses and the community at large Your support will help us: Host free group counseling at Up for Women and Children Provide Mind Body Wellness workshops at LFPL branches Offer free Suicide Prevention Trainings and other mental health trainings to our community Provide schools and community centers with free mental health workshops Connect people at neighborhood wellness fairs Make MINDFEST 2024 a success!! and so, so much more 🙌 Let's keep mental health in the conversation! 🌈✨ #GiveForGood #ChangeLives #CommunityImpact #BeAChangemaker #SpreadLove #September14 #MakeADifference

September is National Suicide Prevention Month and there's a lot going on in Louisville to support your mental health! Check out what's going on in and around town! Head to our calendar of events for more info! #mentalhealthmatters #suicideprevention #bethechange #louisvilleky #liveinlou

Ask Us Anything! Today's question: How does the Roe v. Wade decision affect mental health in KY? We ask our friend, Frances Mican MFT Associate to help us navigate this big question! #roevwade #mentalhealth #kentucky #louisville #abortionmentalhealth

Mindfest is a free community mind strengthening event infused with music, food, entertainment, art, yoga, vendors, panel discussions, and more. Want to help out? We’re looking for more vendors, volunteers and sponsors to help us make our event AMAZING! Go to @mindfestlou for more info!

Did you know that Mental Health Lou creates workshops of our own AND is a great resource to connect you to local workshops? That’s right! We collaborate with local organizations and clinicians to bring mental wellness straight to you - accessed from the comfort of your home! Check out our catalog of workshops on our site. Recent workshops include: Burnout and Compassion Fatigue for Office Workers, Nurses and Teachers and Mindfulness in the Workplace #LinkInBio #MentalHealthLou #WellnessWorkshop #Louisville #Kentucky #workshops #speakers

Are you ready to let go? (Especially before you go hang out with family again, right?)💚 Then join us Dec. 11 1-4pm! We're excited to host @risehypnoticmeditation for the perfect meditation workshop right as we move into the holidays and winter! ❄️ Space is limited so reserve your spot now! More info at: Risehypnoticmeditation.com (link in bio) (Curious about our COVID protocols? Feel free to email us beforehand and we'll let you know all we're doing to keep you safe!)

ASK US ANYTHING SERIES. #SendUsYourQuestionToday Question asked: How can friends/ family “on the outside” support us? How to recognize if a loved one might need to get tested for ADHD? How to get tested for ADHD if you think you have it. What are the signs, symptoms and resources for adult women diagnosed with ADHD? As well as how does it differ from signs and symptoms ADHD in males. Answered by: Keri Knight is a licensed therapist in Kentucky. She specializes in helping people with ADHD and anxiety overcome obstacles so they can reach their full potential and create a life they love. She has a special interest in working with women & girls with ADHD, as well as the creative, sensitive, and gifted. Keri also has specialized training and experience with issues such as trauma and stress management. She takes a holistic approach to her work with clients and blends therapy modalities with a mind-body wellness approach and is a strong advocate for incorporating mindfulness practices into daily life. Keri is a qualified EMDR therapist and mindfulness teacher and will complete her yoga teacher certification this year. She sees online counseling clients throughout the state of KY and in person in Louisville. To learn more about how you can work with Keri, visit her on Instagram and Facebook @keriknightcounseling

Shout out to Lauren Muir of @martinandmuir for speaking with @marvistv about Suicide Prevention! 💚 "Suicide is a community problem" says Muir. Learn ways to support others in your community this month by attending @namilouisville QPR training or checking out @kentuckyafsp program- Talk Saves Lives. 👉Lauren is a member of our Speakers Collective and is available for talks/workshops! Learn more about Lauren by heading to our "About" section.

ASK US ANYTHING SERIES. #SendUsYourQuestionToday Question asked: I lost someone to COVID summer of 2020 and grieved a lot in isolation and while physically distancing, etc - now that things are back open and “normal” - I am not sure how to grieve and feel like it's hitting me all over again. What do I do? Answered by: Elizabeth Roberts, licensed professional clinical counselor and certified clinical trauma professional. She has a private practice in Louisville, KY called Serenity Now with Elizabeth Roberts. She does individual teletherapy sessions with adolescents and adults, and specializes in crisis intervention, suicide bereavement, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She sees online counseling clients throughout the state of KY, offers the first session for free, and works on a sliding scale. You can learn more about her at www.serenitynow2020.com

ASK US ANYTHING SERIES. #SendUsYourQuestionToday Question asked: I lost someone to COVID summer of 2020 and grieved a lot in isolation and while physically distancing, etc - now that things are back open and “normal” - I am not sure how to grieve and feel like its hitting me all over again. What do I do? Answered by: Elizabeth Roberts, licensed professional clinical counselor and certified clinical trauma professional. She has a private practice in Louisville, KY called Serenity Now with Elizabeth Roberts. She does individual teletherapy sessions with adolescents and adults, and specializes in crisis intervention, suicide bereavement, trauma, anxiety, and depression. She sees online counseling clients throughout the state of KY, offers the first session for free, and works on a sliding scale. You can learn more about her at www.serenitynow2020.com

ASK US ANYTHING SERIES. #SendUsYourQuestionToday Question asked: Help! I'm stuck. How do I get over my narcissistic partner? Answered by: Jennifer Kramer is an artist, licensed art therapist, and online coach serving female survivors of narcissistic abuse. She is founder of The Redefined Process-- an approach that uses a combination of spontaneous art making and responsive writing. Jennifer developed this process while recovering from her own experience with narcissistic abuse and discovered that the key to growth was to reconnect with and redefine her own identity. The Redefined Process works because it engages our bodies and minds in such a way that subconscious emotions, limiting beliefs and desires are brought to the surface and (quite literally) made visible. You can find out more about Jennifer and her services at https://linktr.ee/jenniferakramer

Organization spotlight: the Kentucky Health Justice Network works to help Trans Kentuckians access the healthcare they need, as well as reaffirm our autonomy and community. @kyhealthjustice @kytranshealth Our own Emily Vicars spoke with Trans Health Director, Oliver to find out more about the support the ways KY Trans Health supports individuals in our community.

ASK US ANYTHING SERIES. #SendUsYourQuestionToday Question asked: How can I be more of an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community? Answered by: I am here with Jayne X Praxis. They are in private practice with Heartwood Therapy Place in Louisville, KY. They do individual counseling sessions with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or are exploring or needing support around gender and sexuality. They see online counseling clients throughout the state of KY and in person office-based sessions with clients in Louisville, KY. You can learn more about them at www.heartwoodtherapyplace.com.

ASK US ANYTHING SERIES. #SendUsYourQuestionToday Question asked: What are some of the biggest issues facing LGBTQ+ youth today and what are some things we can do to help? Answered by: Em Joy with Louisville Youth Group. LYG empowers youth with the tools to take ownership of their own lives. We create space for youth to heal and develop into the LGBTQIA+ leaders of tomorrow. Learn more at https://louisvilleyouthgroup.org/

Mental Health Tip of the Week with Miranda Filimini of A New Promise LLC! Tip: Creating a Ritual of Gratitude and Appreciation with Your Partner Catch the full video on our IG TV! #couplestherapy #couples #communication #gratitude #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #louisville