The Well of PBC / June 2022 Issue

THE RESOURCE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

/ JUNE 2022

Living HealthierFrom The Inside Out Feature Story

The Word

Providing Hope and a Home to Young Mothers in Palm Beach County The Depth

Activism Through Art with LGBTQ Artist Juan Carlos The Draw

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

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Content

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STORY 06 COVER Home is Where

You Belong

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THE RESERVOIR

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THE DRAW

It’s Juneteenth And You’re Invited!

Activism Through Art with LGBTQ Artist Juan Carlos Badia

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to Young Mothers in Palm Beach County

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THE FOUNTAIN

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BEWELLPBC NEWS

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CORNER TALK

‘Florida’s Student of the Year’ Publishes Book To Uplift Others to Overcome Adversity

WORD 22 THE Living Healthier- From The

Inside Out

THE COUCH 24 BEYOND Setting A Table for Two with

Barely Enough for One

PROVIDERS 28 THE Not ‘Just Stressed Out’

30 THE SOURCE

THE REAL

What We’re Talkin’ About in June June is Men’s Health Month so we asked, “What are you doing for your mental health?

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Letter From The Editor Hello!

Palm Beach County is growing. We see it by the minute: additional lanes are being added everywhere, our children have new classmates, and new homes are being built in droves. Yet, despite the massive growth and changes, we hope to help you feel more connected with every page of The Well of PBC. June makes our fifth edition! What a milestone! To celebrate, I listed five of my favorite realizations and experiences thus far: • •

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Thank you for being a part of the mission:

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To be the primary resource for behavioral health and wellness for Palm Beach County, a safe exchange space for community and an outlet for our neighbors and stakeholders to transform the behavioral health landscape.

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Palm Beach County has far more grassroots movements and resources than I ever imagined. How inspiring! Just neighbors coming together to help neighbors.

I watched two organizations, one that serves to mentor previously incarcerated individuals, and one that brings educational programs into prisons, learn about each other through The Well of PBC and continue conversations about how they can combine efforts. Actually, I know of another situation similar to this one as well.

I’ve gotten valuable advice from lived and learned experts and appreciate the wisdom that comes from both and learned about religions that I hadn’t even heard of before. That knowledge helps me feel informed.

One of my favorites, I’ve watched many of you become first-time published authors. That’s right. You just have to be published once to be a published author.

Lastly, I learned that I have a lot to learn. And I learned that from all of you. Thank you for opening my eyes to so many new things.

We hope you’ve had a tremendous learning and growth experience with us too. The focus of this edition is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Hierarchical needs include physiological (food and clothing), safety (job security), love and belonging needs (friendship), esteem, and self-actualization. We know that so many of our neighbors are experiencing uncertainty around basic living needs, so we decided not to shy away. You’ll learn more about what is really happening to the body when we experience basic living threats, resources for teenage mothers needing to care for themselves and their babies, how to talk to your children about mental health, and so much more. We’re also honoring Juneteenth, Men’s Health Month, and celebrating Pride Month.

To share feedback, obtain advertising information, or contribute, please reach us at thewell@bewellpbc.org.

Julie Khanna, Editor-in-Chief thewell@bewellpbc.org MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR INVESTED PARTNERS

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The Mission

The Well of PBC is an online publication that strives to be the primary resource for behavioral health and wellness for Palm Beach County, a safe exchange space for the community, and an outlet for our neighbors and stakeholders to transform the behavioral health landscape.

So, what does that mean to you? It means we not only want to be your go-to place for all things behavioral health topics, but we want to tell your stories too!

We are looking for freelance photographers (willing to barter) and writers to contribute to our art, ask the experts, students, self-care, cultural, spiritual, and provider columns.

Email us for our contributor guidelines, editorial calendar, or if you’d like to share an event or position you’re hiring for.

E: thewell@bewellpbc.org | Follow along at @thewellofpbc

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Our Team BeWellPBC Creative Team:

LAUREN ZUCHMAN PUBLISHER

Lauren is the Executive Director for the countywide initiative, BeWellPBC, advancing behavioral health and wellness for all residents in Palm Beach County. The Well of PBC is a passion project for Lauren to increase behavioral health awareness, engage diverse perspectives across the county, and promote solutions to address our county’s most complex challenges.

KATRINA BLACKMON MARKETING MANAGER

Katrina, founder & CEO of Unity3 Palm Beach, brings her executive advertising background combined with her love of faith, family, and this vibrant multicultural community to The Well of PBC and BeWellPBC.

BeWellPBC wants to give a special thank you to additional creative team members: Vanessa Moss, Alexa Lee and Lety Gonzalez who were instrumental in the vision and implementation of this publication.

We are here with the help of their desire for tangible solutions for community needs.

VANESSA MOSS

ALEXA LEE

JULIE KHANNA

SUREJ KALATHIL AKA SUNMAN

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Julie, CEO of Khanna Connections, enjoys using her creativity to help health and wellness industries communicate with their audiences.

Surej, founder of Photography & Design by Sunman, is the creative visionary that brings life into each page, concept, visual and digital design of The Well of PBC publication.

ALITA FABER

MELANIE OTERO

BEWELLPBC STAFF

CONTRIBUTOR

Alita Faber is the Networks & Special Projects Manager at BeWellPBC. Through her work, she wishes to help the field of behavioral health to become more equitable for the entire community, including those seeking services and those looking to work in the field.

Melanie, president of Otero Communications, provides consulting services for some of Palm Beach County’s leading nonprofit organizations. With a special interest in behavioral health, she has assisted with the launch of The Well of PBC and serves as a contributing writer.

LETY GONZALEZ

The information in this issue of The Well of PBC is for information purposes only. The Well of PBC assumes no liability or responsibility for any inaccurate, delayed or incomplete information, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon. The information contained about each individual, company, product or organization has been provided by such individual, company, product or organization without verification by us.

The opinion expressed in each article is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Well of PBC. Therefore, The Well of PBC carries no responsibility for the opinion expressed therein.

Any form of reproduction of any content in this magazine without the written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. © 2022 The Well of PBC All rights reserved.

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FEATURE STORY

Home is Where You Belong

BY MELANIE OTERO

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sk people to define “home” and you will get as many answers as the individuals you ask.

A place of comfort. Security. Belonging.

A home can help fulfill physiological and safety needs, giving us the motivation to move upward through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs toward love and belonging, self-esteem, and finally, self-actualization.

But does a home have to have four walls and a roof to create belonging? To motivate us to move on and up through the pyramid? Not always.

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Humans want to be with someone.

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FEATURE STORY David Ulloa found belonging when he purchased his first house in West Palm Beach.

Ron Milone found it among the homeless community in Delray Beach.

The experiences of these two Palm Beach County residents are stories of people and organizations coming together to intentionally create a feeling of belonging where it has been neglected, or where some would be surprised it exists at all.

ON THE RISE Ulloa knew buying—and keeping—a house could be challenging. He witnessed the loss of his family home after his parent’s divorce and how his mother struggled.

It was his mother who believed in Ulloa’s ability to pursue home ownership. He had some money saved but needed guidance, especially as home prices soared beyond his wages as a plumber and a house of his own seemed beyond reach.

Ulloa’s mom steered him toward Northend RISE, a nonprofit restoring forgotten neighborhoods in West Palm Beach.

Through the agency’s partnership with Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL), Ulloa found the path to first-time home ownership and the meaning behind “RISE”: Respect + Integrity + Strength = Equity.

“I didn’t realize there was that much help and people who care and want to get you into a home, something that’s yours,” Ulloa said. “They want to make sure you can do it, which is the hardest part.”

David Ulloa shares his homebuyer experience with Emily Blaylock at Northend RISE on April 30th. Credit: Community Partners of South Florida

Lynda Charles, CPSFL’s vice president of housing services, understands that struggle and how home, health, and community are the building blocks for residents like Ulloa to flourish. Her team provided all the homeownership tools to assist Ulloa with purchasing a home in the Northend RISE community. It didn’t end there. Providing home maintenance lessons, opening doors to resident leadership opportunities, and creating community connections are all part of encouraging Ulloa and his neighbors to excel.

“We take a holistic approach, working alongside community to create neighborhoods where residents want to live, work, and play,” said Charles. “Once you own your own house, if you take care of it and maintain it, your neighbor will, too, and everybody wins. You become a catalyst.”

Owning a home has become a catalyst for Ulloa. “I’m improving my home, my neighborhood, and my life by moving on to my next step—advancing my career by going to trade school. A home is part of the whole circle.”

DAVID ULLOA PHOTO CREDIT: KVL MEDIA

Charles has watched Ulloa’s circle and his self-esteem grow as a resident leader within the Northend RISE community. “We’re working side by side with residents who grow themselves and their neighborhoods, creating a sense of belonging.”

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FEATURE STORY

HOME FOR THE MOMENT Ulloa’s experience follows the chronological order suggested

by Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. But Maslow himself said the hierarchy wasn’t always a straight line. “One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth,” he said.

“Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.”

For Ron Milone, growth seemed to be out of reach when he was living on the streets of Delray Beach. From a well-to-do family, he found himself homeless due to his alcoholism. “I felt like I was at the bottom rung of society,” he said.

Gradually he discovered belonging among his fellow homeless citizens. “Humans want to be with someone. It was your family.

They were the people I could trust.”

Ariana Ciancio, service population advocate of the Delray Beach Police Department, has witnessed the importance of belonging among the city’s homeless. As a licensed mental health counselor and master’s level certified addiction professional, she ensures that their physiological and safety needs are met. As a deeply caring advocate who knows each person by name, she is more of a mom to the homeless than a police department employee, protecting their sense of community. She makes it clear to all who join her to serve on the streets, “This is their home.”

A sense of belonging has to come before Ciancio can guide someone on the path toward home.

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Ron Milone, Rebel Recovery Peer Specialist, and Ariana Ciancio, LMHC, MCAP, Service Population Advocate Manager

It’s somewhat Maslow’s Hierarchy working in reverse. “Everyone is in a different place,” she said. “Not everyone is housing ready. We are meeting you where you call home at that moment.”

By building relationships, Ciancio can understand who is willing to go into housing vs. putting someone in housing too quickly.

FEATURE STORY “We make sure everyone has an opportunity to access the shelter if that’s what they want,” she said. “The goal is self-sufficiency. Some may take days. Some may take years.”

WHAT IS MASLOW’S PYRAMID? WHAT IS THE HIERARCHY OF NEEDS?

READY FOR GROWTH Milone’s path toward a home came after ten years of homelessness and multiple trips in and out of rehab. One night while he was sleeping in the bushes, he had a spiritual awakening and knew at that moment he was going to get sober. “I had hope,” he said. “That was the foundation of my recovery.”

After seeing Ciancio help so many others, Milone knew he was ready. He recalls being asked by a therapist at the Senator Philip D. Lewis Center for homeless individuals and families, “What do you need, Ron?” He responded, “I just need a place to lay my head.”

The Lord’s Place in West Palm Beach was the first step on his path. While living at the men’s campus, he volunteered for a clerical position, answering phone calls from homeless individuals. He discovered he had a knack for talking to people and became a peer to “help others heal.” Now certified as a peer specialist and working for Rebel Recovery Florida, Milone is living in a home with two roommates and looking forward to purchasing a house of his own.

Most days you’ll find him back on the streets of Delray Beach, keeping watch over the people and places he once called home.

~ Abraham Maslow

But Maslow himself said the hierarchy wasn’t always a straight line. “One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth,” he said. “Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.”

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THE RESERVOIR

WEBSTER CASSEUS

SUKEENAH KELLY & BRITTANY MCAFEE

CHRIS MCAFEE

KENESHA HEMMINGS

TARANEISHA BURGESS

It’s Juneteenth Juneteenth It’s & You’re You’re Invited!

Invited! & BY: THE BOARD OF JUNETEENTH OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, INC. FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM AT @JUNETEENTHPBC

Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. Juneteenth of Palm Beach County, Inc. was created in 2020 to generate a shift in consciousness, addressing the systematic inequality that contributes to the seemingly infinite wealth gap, disproportionate health outcomes, and lack of educational opportunity in Black communities. Its mission is to commemorate Black culture and history by raising awareness and connecting the community to resources that enrich lives. The people behind Juneteenth of Palm Beach County, Inc. are diverse in their passions and skillsets, but alike in their love for Black people and the desire to see our communities flourish. We sat down with the board members of Juneteenth of Palm Beach County, Inc. to get to know them better and hear more about their mission.

Before you created your organization, how did you recognize Juneteenth in your home or community?

When and why did you create Juneteenth of Palm Beach County, Inc.?

Truth be told, we weren’t educated about Juneteenth when I was growing up. It wasn’t a part of our usual Black History Month curriculum. The Fourth of July has always been recognized and taught as our “Independence Day”. It wasn’t until my late 20s or early 30s that my family and I heard about Juneteenth. I immediately started to do my research. After learning about Juneteenth, one of the first things my family and I did was take small steps to honor our Emancipation Day. Each June, we made sure we exclusively shopped Black-owned businesses. The need to support our Black community grew even more. And as the years progressed, we started to educate others, especially our White counterparts. Juneteenth Unity x Black Excellence Festival was the first of its kind in Palm Beach County and in many ways, the first time a lot of black residents acknowledged or celebrated Juneteenth.

When the two of us met in 2017, our mutual love for our community and the desire to see us win resonated deeply. Many people do not know our first attempt at hosting a festival was in 2018, but the timing was not on our side. In 2019, as a race, we were experiencing civil unrest due to the traumatic events here in America. So, with one Facebook post, Sukeenah asked if anyone wanted to join together to plan a Juneteenth Festival.

This is how Juneteenth of PBC, Inc. was formed. A collective of like-minded individuals knew the community needed more than a once-a-year festival. Our Nonprofit was birthed out of necessity and alignment. We realized it was bigger than just a festival, we needed programs that were curated for us, by us.

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Sukeenah Kelly Co-Founder & Executive Director Brittany McAfee Co-Founder & Chief Information Officer

THE RESERVOIR What do you think having an organization like Juneteenth of Palm Beach County means to the residents of the county?

The Black community is ready for a change. We want more for ourselves, our children, and our neighbors. The resources we are providing are invaluable to the residents. Our organization not only represents Black Excellence but we’ve also created a space where the Black community can feel like a family. We embody the mantra “It takes a village” which is a staple for Black families. We are an unapologetically Black nonprofit organization. It’s important to see yourself as someone making an impact on your village. Representation matters.

Our festival was our first introduction to the community, in which we received an outpouring of support that created a sense of value. JPBC has helped Black-owned businesses connect with the Black community through our Juneteenth Unity x Black Excellence Festival. We brought beneficial resources to the residents and the best part is that they didn’t have to pay to receive those resources. We plan to heal our community as a whole. Our goal is to implement three programs that we believe will start the healing journey: Culture Clinic, Culture Club, and Mindful Me. JPBC’s mission is to commemorate Black culture and history by raising awareness and connecting the community to comprehensive resources that enrich lives and promote self-reliance.

Our vision is to build a vibrant community based on education, wellness, and economic empowerment.

Kenesha Hemmings Chief Operating Officer

What is a common misunderstanding around Juneteenth?

A common misunderstanding surrounding Juneteenth is that it is perceived as “anti-others”. It is quite common in America to view Black inclusion and Black Celebration as an attack on our White counterparts. That is far from what celebrating Black Culture is. We are simply taking time to shed light on the

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A common misunderstanding surrounding Juneteenth is that it is perceived as “anti-others”.

It is quite common in America to view Black inclusion and Black Celebration as an attack on our White counterparts.

perseverance, tenacity, and excellence of people that have had the deck stacked against them since being enslaved. Juneteenth of PBC, Inc. has taken the responsibility to make it okay to celebrate our history and our future here in Palm Beach.

Another misunderstanding is that all Black people understand and are educated on the history of Juneteenth. What’s crazy is a lot of us, especially as board members, did not learn about Juneteenth until our adulthood. It’s perplexing and sad that certain important historical facts are purposefully left out of education.

Most of us attended predominantly “Black” schools, however, our Black history consisted of the “I have a dream” speech, and Rosa Parks. We weren’t taught or encouraged to look past the narrative of our history starting with slavery, let alone what it looked like once we were free-ish. We are constantly educating ourselves so that we can educate our community. That is why our annual festivals are important and the programs we are rolling out, like our Culture Clinic for high school seniors, are important. We want to pick up where schools are falling short.

Chris McAfee Director of Community Outreach

How can readers support Juneteenth of Palm Beach County?

There are many ways for you to join our village! The hope is by reading this article readers will be encouraged to inform themselves about Juneteenth as a whole and start making small steps to truly recognize it as a holiday. Come out to our annual festival and fellowship with us. We invite you to learn more about our organization and what we are doing in the community by visiting our website at www.juneteenthpbc.org. There you will read about our programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships. You’ll also learn how to join Willie Gary Law Firm, ProMedica, Goode Companies, Sysco, and the City of Riviera Beach as corporate sponsors for our events. You can also subscribe to our page and receive monthly newsletters.

Another way to stay updated and informed is by following us on Facebook and Instagram at @juneteenthpbc.

Taraneisha Burgess Director of Finance Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This holiday is considered the “longest-running African-American holiday”. Organizations like Juneteenth of Palm Beach County, Inc. are increasing visibility for the Black community to learn about their heritage and honor their ancestors.

By arousing an elevated consciousness, Juneteenth of Palm Beach Country, Inc. is able to connect their community with practical resources that help the economic, health, and educational fields. To learn more or to get involved with this organization, visit www.juneteenthpbc.org

The Reservoir is the cultural space for contributors to highlight customs, celebrations, holidays, rituals, recipes, and more. To contribute, send your article ideas to thewell@bewellpbc.org with “The Reservoir” in the subject line.

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THE DRAW

“ Love is Love” portrait of Kelly Neumann and Amanda Giese

Activism Through Art

with LGBTQ Artist Juan Carlos Badia

BY: DEON C. JEFFERSON @DEON.CJEFFERSON INSTAGRAM: @JBADIALABERINTO / FACEBOOK: @JCBADIACABERO TIKTOK: @JCBADIACABERO

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hen it comes to the art world, the LGBTQ community has seen its fair share of pioneers.

LGBTQ artists have a long tradition of incorporating “the times” in their artwork. Examples of this would be David McDiarmid’s acrylic political paintings of the 70s that dealt with HIV/AIDS and queer identity. Another prime example is Danish painter Gerda Wegener whose work often depicted lesbian women performing sexual acts. Palm Beach County has its own fair share of LGBTQ artists. Juan Carlos Badia happens to be one of the artists creating art that gives voice to the LGBTQ community.

Badia was born in Honduras. His family moved to sunny Delray Beach, Florida, when Badia was just four years old. His love for the arts started very early on. After graduating from Boca Raton High School, he developed a love for painting murals and faux paintings in Palm Beach County. When he was twenty-one, he 12

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One of Badia’s pieces featured a large-scale painting of popular Palm Beach drag performer Melissa St. John, who is known as the Queen of the Palm Beaches.

Another was a portrait of south Floridian Anya Anton Marino, the first trans Latino to teach law at Harvard, who was recently widely recognized for her accomplishments in law and the LGBTQ community.

THE DRAW moved to Spain and participated in a two-year glass program at the “Fundación Centro Nacional del Vidrio.” During this time, he also worked with several international glass artists, created ceramics and other sculpture pieces, and created small wearable paintings from handmade mache mixture paper. His work was sold in several markets and small boutiques in Bilbao, Spain.

“Most of my work is inspired by nature and travel,” mentioned Badia. “You can see a lot of nature in my work.”

Badia moved back to Florida after living in Europe for ten years.

By 2022, he has taken his artistry to even new heights. This year alone, his work has focused more on the LGBTQ community.

He was a featured artist for the “Being Seen, Being Heard” exhibition at the Palm Beach County Cultural Center in January.

Portraits of members of the WPB LGBTQ+community

curated the event, but Badia also painted several portraits of members of the LGBTQ community. Among the portraits were LGBTQ activist and Compass CEO Julie Seaver, in addition to late drag performer Rae Jean Cox who passed away due to a car accident.

The First Lady of the Palm Beaches

He submitted four pieces to the exhibition. One of his pieces featured a large-scale painting of popular Palm Beach drag performer Melissa St. John, who is known as the Queen of the Palm Beaches. Another was a portrait of south Floridian Anya Anton Marino, the first trans Latino to teach law at Harvard, who was recently widely recognized for her accomplishments in law and the LGBTQ community. The artwork was on display from January to April, and it featured other LGBTQ artists.

“In this recent body of artwork, I explore the image of women and emotions, searching for a common link with both subjects,” said Badia. “The portraits invite the viewer to journey through my eyes to explore both thoughts and feelings we share-alike.

Through this process, I open a dialog with them to communicate, interact, and create a common ground of understanding”.

Badia joins a long list of Palm Beach County artists that uses “the times” as inspiration. The community is taking notice as well. Last year, Badia was also nominated for Best LGBTQ Artist for South Florida Gay News for 2021, and he recently participated in the Palm Beach Pride Parade. He also participated in the legendary Street Painting Festival. His work has been seen on an international and local level. Badia’s unique style has also been seen at The Box Gallery and on the front cover of Pure Honey Magazine, just to name a few.

“My undefined emotions within my surroundings make the first layer of the selection of colors. I then create the backgrounds using layers of paint, lines, and forms to self-expression my feelings. The viewer is offered an unclear image of reality within the portrait. This reality questions gender, sexuality, racial lines, and emotions in our present-day society.”

The Draw is a space for creatives to share their art, poetry, spoken word, etc. and/or how their art helps themselves and others. To contribute, send your article ideas to thewell@bewellpbc.org with “The Draw” in the subject line.

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THE FOUNTAIN

‘Florida’s Student of the Year’ Publishes Book To Uplift Others to Overcome Adversity

BY TEVIN ALI

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evin Ali, Florida’s Student of the Year and Public Relations Specialist of Palm Beach County’s Youth Services Department, recently published a motivational book in March 2022 titled, Forging Your Inner Diamond.

His novel is an adventure story of inspiration blended with self-help wisdom and a tribute to how we all have the power to overcome our life adversities and transform into a ‘diamond in the rough’ if we believe in the transformation process it takes to forge a diamond. His book focuses on themes of mental health, overcoming adversity, and self-empowerment to help others lift themselves out of their darkest moments.

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Whether one is going through hardship, battling self-defeating thoughts, or feeling stuck through life’s tough experiences, this book will provide comfort and inspiration.

THE FOUNTAIN Author Tevin Ali shares four key lessons in his novel that led him to overcome barriers as a first-generation college student, low-income minority, and an immigrant to become a first generation graduate and achieve noteworthy achievements. He hopes to pass the wisdom on to others. His novel’s target audience is young adults, particularly college students, but can be for anyone seeking a bit of transformative inspiration at a low point in their life. Whether one is going through hardship, battling self-defeating thoughts, or feeling stuck through life’s tough experiences, this book will provide comfort and inspiration.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Tevin Ali, born in 1992, immigrated to Palm Beach County in the 1990s from Trinidad & Tobago with his parents and grandmother, who wanted to offer him a better life and the opportunity at an education. His family grew up low-income.

Despite facing numerous challenges as a low-income minority, immigrant, and first-generation college student, Tevin has overcome numerous odds to achieve notable milestones. In 2017, Tevin was named “Florida’s Student of the Year” by the Florida Association of Colleges and Employers (FloridaACE) on the merit of leadership, achievements in experiential learning, and community involvement. He graduated as a first-generation graduate from Florida Atlantic University with his Bachelor’s Degree in 2017.

Additionally, Tevin was named a National Winner of the Inaugural Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students in 2018 by Sallie Mae & Scholarship America. The $20,000 scholarship empowered Tevin to graduate from the Johns Hopkins University with his Master’s Degree in 2019. Notably, Tevin was awarded the ‘Best Capstone’ award at the 2019 Johns Hopkins University Commencement Ceremony. Moreover, Tevin has received numerous awards and has been featured in National Media such as The New York Times and The US News & World Report Magazine for his leadership and commitment to empowering others to persist and succeed in their endeavors.

Tevin is dedicated to serving our youth and young adults and helping them reach their highest aspirations to pay forward the example of so many who helped him in his journey. His deepest hope is that his book reaches the hands of those who need inspiration to overcome their personal adversities, struggles, and hardships. “If even one line or piece of wisdom presented in my book leaves someone inspired, then it has done its job, and I’m eternally grateful,” Tevin shared in his novel.

Trauma informed care benefits everyone because these practices ensure safety, confidentiality, choice, professional boundaries, trust, decision making, and empowerment.

School-wide trauma-informed practices, procedures, and protocols minimize re-traumatization and help strengthen academic performance and social emotional development.

When schools, families, students, and communities work together and provide equitable trauma-informed care, students receive the support and resources needed to excel in school and throughout their lives. The Department of Behavioral and Mental Health at The School District of Palm Beach County provides trauma-informed services to school staff, families, and students throughout the District.

Who is on the school campus?

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School Behavioral Health Professionals.

School Counselors.

School Psychologists.

Co-located Mental Health Professionals.

What do they do?

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Provide on campus counseling and support at no cost to families.

Connect young people and their families through a mental health referral.

Remove obstacles to mental health support.

It’s OK to be OK. It’s OK to not be OK. It’s OK to ask for help.

If your child is in need of help, please contact your school and ask for one of the school-based mental health professionals.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

The Fountain is a space for youth to share their point of view on things that matter to them. To contribute, send your article ideas to thewell@ bewellpbc.org with “The Fountain” in the subject line.

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BEWELLPBC NEWS

Virtual Mix & Mingle events take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month and are the perfect place for Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Professionals (anyone in Palm Beach County that considers themselves working in the field of behavioral health and wellness is welcome) to get to know each other and practice self-care.

Each month, a different behavioral health professional co-hosts the event, taking the lead for the entire hour.

BeWellPBC in partnership with Healthier Delray Beach and Golden Parents Inc. encourages Mix & Mingle cohosts to be as creative as they like when considering topics for their event.

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Past topics have included the following: • Resilience and self-care • Social Connection and Meditation • Professional Aspirations • Tree appreciation • Compassion fatigue.

Mix & Mingles are about taking time for ourselves and cultivating relationships with other behavioral health professionals. It is so important for us to support and connect with each other.

We hope to see you at our next event on August 11th!

Contact afaber@bewellpbc.org to be added to the mailing list.

THE REAL

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CORNER TALK

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Outdoor running, meditation, reading, listening to music, sharing with friends and time by myself.

So we asked Palm Beach County men, “What are you doing for your mental health?”

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It is vitally necessary, especially as men, to take care of our mental health. When we take care of our mental health, it helps us be good stewards in our faith, family, and community.

A few things I enjoy doing consistently to take care of my mental health are; praying, exercising, therapeutic massages, and spending quality time with family and friends.

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ABRAHAM SEGUNDO WEST PALM BEACH

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“COACH JOE” PARSON WELLINGTON

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Meditation, practicing gratitude, love, empathy and understanding of myself and others. I like the teachings of Joe Dispenza, Abraham Hicks, and Bob Proctor.

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THE DEPTH

Providing Hope and a Home to Young Mothers in Palm Beach County

BY: JANET KRANICH, PRESIDENT, HOLY GROUND PBC

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s housing costs rise, more and more families and young mothers face homelessness in Palm Beach County. Holy Ground PBC devotes itself to providing a home and hope for homeless, pregnant, and parenting young mothers and their children. The limited beds available in Palm Beach County that serve homeless, pregnant, and parenting teens consistently have long waiting lists, resulting in many of these young women having to be placed in other parts of the state and, in some cases, no shelter or services at all.

Now retired pastor of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Fr. Seamus Murtagh, was moved to act on behalf of the ever-growing number of homeless. He was horrified to see so many homeless people on the streets as he walked downtown. As a result, he called a meeting of those who might be interested in doing “something” to help. After a lot of research and networking, Holy Ground PBC was born.

HOLY GROUND’S PROGRAM AND PLAN Holy Ground commits to making a long-term investment in each client so

that they may move towards independent living, economic sustainability, a stable family situation, and lasting generational change. Our goal is to assist our Palm Beach County clients and their families in breaking the cycle of poverty and teen pregnancy.

The plan is to provide rental assistance to families while they complete high school and receive some vocational skills.

Volunteers came forward to be mentors and serve as role models to our young moms. Having little money in our budget, we rented apartments in the community close to their schools and support groups.

Our young moms were required to work and pay back 30% of their earnings toward living expenses as a means of learning fiscal responsibility.

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WHAT HOLY GROUND OFFERS We began by offering Life Skills every month, which allowed the young women to learn about budgeting, fire safety, cooking, and a myriad of other topics.

Occasionally, we are able to offer them social opportunities such as taking them bowling or to a movie or hosting get-togethers such as picnics, birthday celebrations, or baby showers. In addition, we can offer the following:

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Shelter – clients receive rental assistance for a private, fully-furnished, modest apartment convenient to their school, daycare center, and/or place of work.

Mentoring– every client is matched with a trained adult female mentor to accompany, love, and guide them on their journey.

Capacity-Building – learn about topics such as positive parenting, proper nutrition, healthy relationships, finances/budgeting, self-esteem, spirituality, employability skills, etc.

Essential Resources – assistance in accessing health insurance and healthcare services, food, childcare, education, job training, as well as baby supplies, etc.

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Holy Ground commits to making a long-term investment in each client so that they may move towards independent living, economic sustainability, a stable family situation, and lasting generational change.

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HOW HOLY GROUND HAS GROWN In 2018, we were able to bring our young moms together and give them a community to live in, complete with a community room that includes a computer center, small pantry, workspace for staff, and a place where they could hang out or watch TV together.

to help others identify and counteract the effects of ACEs. We now mandate counseling sessions with a psychotherapist and monthly group sessions known as Girl Talk. Some topics covered are ways to manage stress, anger management, relationship issues, and self-esteem. In addition, one Sunday a month, the group meets to discuss spiritual issues.

The families can stay from two to four years, long enough to have stable employment and confidence to move forward.

As the families move on to independent living, they can stay connected and are welcome to attend social events, Life Skills, Girl Talk, etc. They can continue to work with our educational and vocational coach to assist them with additional opportunities. They know they will always be part of the Holy Ground Family!

Holy Ground PBC is an independent, faith-based organization. To learn more about Holy Ground PBC, visit our website https://holygroundpbc.org or like us on Facebook at Holy Ground PBC.

Early on, we learned about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). We use the base ten questions when admitting women to the program to determine how much trauma they have. Since then, we have been working with the aid of a large grant to develop a pilot program

Beach party with Faith in Action families

The Depth is a space for faith-based leaders and individuals to share their thoughts, guidance, encouragement, what they’re witnessing, and more. To contribute, send your article ideas to thewell@bewellpbc.org with “The Depth” in the subject line.

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THE WORD

Living healthier from the inside out BY: ROSA WHITE TOTAL BODY FITNESS WITH ROSA LLC @TOTALBODYFITNESSWITHROSA

DID YOU KNOW that according to the National Diabetes Statistics Report, out of 37.3 million Americans—about 1 in 10—have diabetes. In addition, of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes, 69% had high blood pressure, and 44% had high cholesterol.

Diabetes and other health complications are serious matters. It hit me close to home, as my family disease history consists of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Since I did not want to become a statistic, practicing a healthy lifestyle by exercising and maintaining good eating habits is a must for me.

Being “proactive” instead of reactive about my overall health and wellness is more than just words to me. It is a passion.

Since the beginning of middle school, I have always been physically active, playing basketball, softball, cheerleading, and running track. My friends participated in these activities, so it was a way for me to socialize and connect with my friends. I was more focused on having fun with my friends than on my health or being concerned about my weight.

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THE WORD Growing up, I would hear conversations from various adult family members about taking high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes medications, but I just took them to be stories that didn’t pertain to me. I didn’t ask questions because I didn’t see how this would impact me and my life. That soon changed. I never thought this would happen.

During my early teen years, my father’s leg was amputated up to his knee because of complications of “sugar,” which is what they referred to as diabetes at the time. Many years later, my youngest brother coincidentally had to have one of his legs amputated up to his knee for the same health reason. Needless to say, this was very traumatic for myself and my family, especially my brother, who was also suffering from complications from PTSD.

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Even though I do not dislike working out, and I have a passion and purpose to live healthier, it is not always easy for me to stay consistent. There are mornings I want to just sleep in, but I remember my WHY. To not become a generational statistic and to live my healthiest life!

exercising. I offer cardio, strength training, and fitness classes to help those with underlying health issues which need fitness and nutrition tips.

FITNESS TIP: Perform any form of exercise 3 to 4 days a week for at least 30 minutes. It helps control your weight, lower blood pressure, improve heart health, improve your mental health and mood, improve your quality of sleep, and more.

As the years passed, I felt I was losing siblings every year. Our family’s first loss was my oldest brother with complications from high blood pressure, then my middle brother from high blood pressure, then my youngest sister from high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and then my youngest brother from high blood pressure and diabetes. And, my most painful loss was my beloved mother two years ago from complications of diabetes and high blood pressure.

After the passing of each of my siblings, I began focusing more on my own health. I joined a gym, started walking five days a week, and regularly visited my medical, dental, and other specialty doctors. Yet, although I was working on becoming healthier from the inside, I felt a void. I thought that I was not doing enough to help my family, friends, neighbors, and others in my community to ensure that they took their health seriously.

I decided to advocate for others to start a healthier journey, taking proactive steps to live their healthiest lifestyle. So I started a personal fitness business and invited others to join me in

Believe me, exercising does not come easy for me. Even though I do not dislike working out, and I have a passion and purpose to live healthier, it is not always easy for me to stay consistent.

There are mornings I want to just sleep in, but I remember my WHY. To not become a generational statistic and to live my healthiest life!

Join me, and together, let’s Live Healthier from The Inside!

The Word is a broad topic space for contributing writers (a.k.a the community) to share your stories of behavioral health or anything selfcare related i.e. fitness, health, educational, parenting, hobbies, wellness, etc. To contribute, send your article ideas to thewell@bewellpbc.org with “The Word” in the subject line.

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BEYOND THE COUCH

Setting A Table for Two with Barely Enough for One A CONVERSATION WITH BENTORIA MURRAY @DA’VINESBIGSISTERS

Imagine trying to set the table for two with barely enough food for one. Unfortunately, that analogy feels accurate for some teen moms struggling to provide for themselves, let alone two people. More than 60% of teen moms live in poverty, with 1 in 4 on a welfare benefit program. Bentoria Murray, a community mentor who works with teen moms and vulnerable populations, explains how she helps her mentees fulfill their most basic needs, so they can address the basic needs of their babies and go on to fulfill dreams and create a life they desire. Bentoria, having been a teen mom herself, reflects on her experience and what she does to help those in need.

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Bentoria: Since moving here four years ago, I have immersed myself in several community initiatives and organizations to fulfill my passion for empowering youth, helping women- especially teen moms, and being the voice of vulnerable populations.

While I am passionate about all the work I do to benefit the community, my newest and most important role, next to being a mother, is being a mentor for the Healthy Mothers & Healthy 26

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Babies’ Caps and Cribs Mentor Program. Here I work to mentor teen moms, which holds a special place in my heart as I was once one myself.

Assisting teen moms begins by helping them navigate their most immediate and essential needs. Some are offered support from family, their partner, friends, or community, while some are, unfortunately, on their own. Being unable to meet the most basic

BEYOND THE COUCH

Listening is key when communicating with a mentee. It is important to hear them out and learn more about their experiences in life. To connect with my mentees, it is important to establish a personal relationship and create a non-judgmental space where they feel safe to express themselves. Once their specific struggles and needs are identified, we connect them to community resources that can assist with fulfilling their basic and more complex needs. It is important to encourage balance and set achievable goals that prioritize both their needs and the needs of their babies. The best thing is to equip them with the tools they need to overcome some of the tougher days. Positive self-talk, thinking before responding, and trying not to overthink or internalize things are all good coping strategies that we teach.

Although not every day will be sunny, I can attest to the fact that even when the clouds do come out, it only stays cloudy for a moment. It’s not the end of the world. It’s the beginning of a new journey. They can still get a degree, start a business, or achieve whatever their hearts desire. I know it to be true because I’m living proof.

Despite teen pregnancy rates continuing to decline, the vulnerability is significantly pressed against the current state of affairs, pandemic, and worsening economic disparities. We all have something to give back at any stage of life, whether it’s our time, our knowledge, sharing a community resource, a listening ear, talent, or lived experience. Bentoria is an excellent example of someone who made seats at her table. . needs makes it seem nearly impossible to attain higher-level necessities such as education, employment, social connectedness, and physical or mental wellness. As someone who was once in their shoes – pregnant and disregarded at the age of 16, I have a strong understanding of these needs and how important it is to receive help. Drowning in waves of emotions that can affect mental health can lead to them feeling forgotten, alone, disconnected, lost, ashamed, and not confident in how to approach the responsibility of motherhood.

Beyond The Couch highlights non-traditional mental health outlets and resources in Palm Beach County. To contribute, send your article ideas to thewell@bewellpbc.org with “Beyond the Couch” in the subject line.

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THE PROVIDERS

Not ‘Just Stressed Out’ WITH EXPERT INSIGHTS FROM DR. CHRISTOPHER RIENAS

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erious physical changes take place in the body during stressful episodes. To better treat our patients or loved ones, it’s essential to understand that stress isn’t just a feeling. It’s a systemic reaction during mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.

Let’s use shock to demonstrate how similar traumatic psychological and physical changes are. When a person loses a lot of blood quickly, as in a hemorrhage or gunshot wound, they are at risk for hypovolemic shock. In this type of shock, the body constricts peripheral arteries, or vessels further from the heart, to shunt the blood to deeper, more vital organs in an attempt to preserve life. Studies from a 2021 Harvard Medical School article suggest the brain does something similar in episodes of extreme stress. According to the study, “if you are in a dangerous or emotionally taxing situation, the amygdala

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(the part of your brain that governs your survival instincts) may take over, leaving the parts of your brain that help to perform higher-order tasks with less energy and ability to get their own jobs done. The basic idea is that the brain is shunting its resources because it’s in survival mode,” says Dr. Ressler, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. That shunting leads to impaired thinking.

Helping to validate and educate the public that feelings of stress and anxiety some people experience during basic-living insecurities, like food and housing, has scientific backing and isn’t just a feeling, we spoke to Dr. Christopher Rienas, Board Certified in Addiction Psychiatry and General Psychiatry and Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry at HCA Florida JFK North Hospital.

THE PROVIDERS 1. Does the brain feel “threatened” when experiencing basic living insecurities, and if so, how does the brain respond?

Yes. When faced with a potential threat, the brain will undergo a stress response. This is a normal biological process, and its purpose is to help prepare the body and mind to deal with the threat.

During the stress response, the brain releases a set of hormones that signal your adrenal glands to release cortisol in addition to adrenaline and norepinephrine. These hormones increase heart and respiratory rate and heighten your senses of sight and smell. All of these biological processes aim to get your body ready for dealing with the threat. This is known as the “fight or flight” response.

The sympathetic nervous system primarily drives the stress response. When the threat is gone, the parasympathetic nervous system should kick on and bring the body functions back to the normal resting state.

You can see how this would be very beneficial in the case of being in a jungle and having an encounter with a lion. However, in cases of constant stress where the threat doesn’t go away, as in food or shelter insecurity, this system doesn’t work the way it should. In general, it gets harder to bring the nervous system back to baseline, which can lead to problems down the line.

2. How do brain/hormonal changes present in the person?

Repeated exposure to these stress hormones can cause physical changes in the brain. The limbic system is a group of structures in the brain that control emotions and moods, one structure of which is the amygdala. Repeated exposure to stress hormones can increase the size of the amygdala, and a large amygdala can become overly sensitive to a perceived threat, which can falsely trigger a stress response, even in the face of a non-threatening situation. This is really

the basis of developing an anxiety disorder, such as generalized anxiety disorder. A person with generalized anxiety disorder can experience excessive worrying about the future, insomnia, restlessness, and other physical symptoms like headache, nausea, or panic attacks to a level that interferes with the ability to function normally.

3. What should other providers, or people, keep in mind when treating or interacting with a person experiencing basic living insecurities?

The reality is that most people will never experience food insecurity, which is estimated to occur in only about 10% of the U.S. population. Even fewer people will ever experience homelessness. Less than 0.2% of the U.S. population was registered as homeless in 2021. So for most people, food on the table and a roof over your head is something you would never have to worry about, but these are essential to survival.

Not having these things poses a very serious sense of threat and can cause an unimaginable amount of stress to most.

So when interacting with a person facing food insecurity or homelessness, it is important to be patient and truly ask about and listen to their experience.

4. When should someone seek professional mental health help, or what warning signs should we be aware of that people experiencing basic living insecurities are advancing to dangerous levels of trauma/crisis?

If a person is noticing that they are becoming very depressed, hopeless, or having thoughts of suicide, it is important to seek professional help. While being homeless or facing food insecurity is certainly a depressing event, it might progress to a point where the person becomes very hopeless. They might stop caring or turn to substance use to cope. It is also important to keep in mind that people who face these types of basic living insecurities are more at risk of experiencing other forms of life-threatening trauma. It is also important to seek help in these cases because having post-traumatic stress disorder will only lead to greater socioeconomic struggles and emotional disturbances.

The body undergoes a lot of changes during stress. It isn’t just a feeling that can be easily managed. Keeping in mind how much the body is experiencing is a great way to show compassion on yourself, and others, when interacting with someone under extreme stress.

The Providers is a space for providers, practitioners, thought leaders, and systems change leaders to share. To contribute, send your article ideas to thewell@bewellpbc.org with “The Providers” in the subject line.

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THE SOURCE

The Source is a place for Palm Beach County residents and experts to connect and exchange information.

As I get older, I’m growing

Q more fearful of failing health.

What advice do you have for managing that? - K.R.

As someone over 50 with varying

A medical conditions, the best advice is

to take advantage of every day with a positive attitude. I have mental and physical ailments that I deal with each day. I try to walk and lessen my sugar intake because I have diabetes.

I find that exercise of any type, walking, swimming, riding a bike, going to the gym, and eating a healthy diet helps tremendously. I take my medications each day on schedule and try to stick to a routine. I try to avoid stressful situations that may trigger my moods.

- Stacy Carchman First off, ask yourself why you are

A fearful. Do you have current health

issues? Do certain health conditions run in your family? Are you physically active and maintain a moderately healthy lifestyle? Life is too short to be fearful, so take action. Determine which of the above questions

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is appropriate for your circumstance and make a plan. If you have current health issues, speak with your physician about steps to move forward and correct. If health conditions run in your family, be sure to communicate this with your doctor and be consistent with wellness checks. If you are not physically active or maintain a healthy lifestyle, start by monitoring your food intake; I like using MyFitnessPal. To increase physical activity, go for a brisk walk around the block or browse YouTube for some low-intensity workouts. You have to start somewhere and make that somewhere begin today.

- Andrea Anderson

Q How do I talk to my kids about my mental health? - L.P

A It is so important to be open and honest with kids about mental health. By approaching mental health as something as important as physical health, we are working to normalize the conversation and eliminate the stigma around mental health. Start from a place of love and care, and remem-

ber that it’s more important to listen to what they have to say even more than what you want to say. Opening up dialogue from an honest space, leaving the opportunity to answer questions, knowing the questions may come over time. Finally, remind them that you, as their parent, are taking care of yourself with therapists/ physicians and that they don’t need to worry about you, allowing kids to be kids.

-Karyn Rosenberg, LCSW, PMH-C

A As a parent of a 25- year old, I have

had to raise my child and educate them on my own mental health conditions, as well as educate them on what can go wrong in their lives.

I have sought out mental health experts in the past for them. The subject must be approached delicately because you don’t want to scare a child. Tell them that it is ok to feel things and, if necessary, to seek out help if things get bad. If needed, they can reach out to you, their teachers, or a professional.

- Stacy Carchman

THE SOURCE

Q Do you think something that

happened in the past can trigger mental health, and can you ever move on from it? - P.S.

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This would definitely be a question for an expert, but my opinion is that mental health is part hereditary/ part upbringing, just based on my experience. Anxiety and depression run in my family, but I also had a fairly traumatic childhood. Maybe my childhood triggered my mental illness, or possibly I would have had my mental illnesses regardless. As far as moving on from it, I feel like you need to find your peace. Does meditation help? Does working out and eating healthy help (a diet actually plays a huge role in your mental health)? Do you need to consult a

psychiatrist? I don’t believe there is a way to cure mental illness, but there are times I’ve felt way better mentally than other times, and I can tell you medication and eating healthy has helped me personally tremendously.

- Andrea Anderson

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traumatic event in their past, it can impact their present life if they have not previously done any work to process the trauma. Fortunately, with the help of a mental health professional, it is possible to address issues, develop healthy coping skills, and find peace.

Mindfully working through emotions is so important to achieving a healthy outlook in life.

- Karyn Rosenberg, LCSW, PMH-C

Stacy Carchman Stacy Carchman is a lived-experience expert who shares that she lives with a mental health condition. She is the parent of a 25year old grown child and a freelance writer having written for several publications. Stacy enjoys volunteering in the community for local mental health organizations.

Andrea Anderson Andrea Anderson is a wife and mother of three boys ages 3-7, with decades of lived experience coping and overcoming mental illness. She loves sharing her story to help others who are struggling with similar situations. Her alter ego is The Domesticated Workaholic where she provides event planning and decor services, local resources, and original content. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram @thedomesticatedworkaholic.

Karyn Rosenberg Karyn Rosenberg, LCSW, PMH-C is a psychotherapist with a private practice in Boca Raton, FL since 1999. She specializes in grief, loss, and fertility counseling and is certified in perinatal mental health. Karyn is a trauma-informed clinician of EMDR and certified in hypnotherapy.

The information presented is for the purpose of educating people. Nothing contained in this publication should be construed nor is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Should you have any health care related questions, please call or see your physician or other qualified healthcare provider promptly. You should never disregard medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this publication.

The Source asks YOUR questions to 3 experts: one professional, one community expert (i.e. spiritual leader), and one with lived experience. To ask a question, or to contribute as an expert, email thewell@ bewellpbc.org with “The Source” in the subject line.

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The Palm Beach County Community Remembrance Project in collaboration with Palm Beach County and the City of Delray Beach invite you to participate in...

JOIN THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FIELD Families First of Palm Beach County

Soil Collection Ceremony for

Mr. Samuel Nelson Lynched on September 26, 1926

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June 18, 2022 10:30 a.m. event start (part of a larger Juneteenth event at the site) Pompey Park Gymnasium 1101 NW 2nd Street Delray Beach FL 33444

The ceremony will remember Samuel Nelson who was lynched on September 26, 1926. He was being held in the Delray jail on a charge of attempted assault of a white woman in Miami. The next morning, the steel door of his cell was found battered open and Samuel Nelson’s body was found riddled with bullets on a canal bank west of Delray Beach. No one was held accountable for his murder.

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“In this soil, there is the sweat of the enslaved. In the soil there is the blood of victims of racial violence and lynching. There are tears in the soil from all those who labored under the indignation and humiliation of segregation. But in the soil there is also the opportunity for new life, a chance to grow something hopeful and healing for the future.”

Bryan Stevenson, Equal Justice Initiative Executive Director

The soil that was collected near the site of the lynching will be put into glass jars and on display at the Equal Justice Initiative’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice, the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and other sites around Palm Beach County.

To learn more about Samuel Nelson and the Palm Beach County Community Remembrance Project, visit pbcremembrance.org.

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TO ADD YOUR EVENT OR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-RELATED CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE EMAIL thewell@bewellpbc.org with “careers” or “events” in the subject line.

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WE ARE A

Palm Beach County-wide behavioral health and wellness initiative If you are a resident, provider, or system that shares our passion to change the status quo, please click the link to learn how to join the movement.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

www.bewellpbc.org

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