by Amy U | May 25, 2022 | About, Developmental Disability, Early Intervention, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
More than 1,600 miles separate Ulvade, Texas from the Fredericksburg community. But that distance seems insignificant following the tragic shooting Tuesday morning at Robb Elementary School. The mental health impacts for local residents could be dramatic.Continual...
by Amy U | Mar 28, 2022 | About, General, Home, Media Releases, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this year’s theme focuses on using protective factors to help families thrive. When communities understand the impacts of childhood trauma and learn ways to mitigate those impacts, they can work to prevent abusive situations....
by Amy U | Mar 2, 2022 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention
Books for Little Ones Little Monkey Calms Down Little Monkey is having a bad day. After a major melt down, he goes to his room and uses some coping techniques to calm down. He sings a a quiet song, cuddles with his blankie, and learns how take deep breaths. A...
by Amy U | Feb 11, 2022 | About, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Uncategorized
Before coronavirus hit, nearly half of American children experienced a traumatic event before the age of 18. Experts worry the global pandemic will drastically increase that number. Rappahannock Area Community Services Board will host free, virtual trainings to...
by racsb | Jan 6, 2022 | About, Developmental Disability, Early Intervention, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
Here are six ways to beat cabin fever, including downloadable winter activity sheets for children and adults.
by racsb | Jan 5, 2022 | About, Developmental Disability, Early Intervention, General, Home, Mental Health, News and Events, Prevention, Substance Use Disorder
The first flakes of snow bring anxiety. The subsequent inclement weather closings cause panic. For most of my adulthood, winter weather has wreaked havoc at my home. My oldest son has profound autism. Changes in weather affect his mood. Changes in schedule throw our...