June marks Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, which highlights the unique mental health challenges men may face and how we can support them. Despite mental health being crucial for everyone’s overall well-being, societal expectations and stigma often discourage men from seeking the help they need [...]
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The Family Side of Military Mental Health
Military Mental Health is a topic that requires deep understanding and compassion, as it encompasses the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their friends and families. Military family therapy is a specialized form of therapy designed to address the unique challenges faced by [...]
What Does Autism Look Like?
Autism Awareness Month, also known as Autism Acceptance Month, is a month when many companies put forth campaigns to highlight individuals with autism. But what does autism even look like in people? To be clear, autism has no “one size fits all” appearance. Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental [...]
Honoring Women's Strength on International Women's Day
As we acknowledge International Women's Day on March 8th, it's important to recognize the unique challenges that women face in maintaining good mental health. At The Village, we understand the significance of directly addressing these obstacles and providing customized assistance to meet the [...]
As we reflect on the incredible support we received during Giving Hearts Day 2023, we are thrilled to share the meaningful impact of your donations on our organization. Your generosity has allowed us to make significant strides in enhancing our services, supporting both our caring hearts, aka our [...]
New year, but you can stay the same you.
As we step into a new year, many of us find ourselves jotting down resolutions – aspirations for positive change and personal growth. We applaud anyone taking steps for growth and finding ways to better themselves. The beginning of the year often marks a period of reflection and a commitment to self [...]
See you there next year?
The Village Family Service Center's annual Wine & Dine proved to be a resounding success, with captivating entertainment and a shared commitment to supporting mental health initiatives, like training for trauma therapy models such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Cognitive Processing Therapy [...]
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is either anticipated in the future or has already occurred. It's important to understand that anxiety can manifest in children in various ways, often making them more irritable and prone to anger [...]
"What can I expect at IOP?"
Below is an excerpt from an IOP Counselor. In my experience working in an Intensive Outpatient Program, I have noticed that most of our clients come into the group with high anxiety related to being in a new setting with new people and not knowing what to expect exactly. In general, it takes about 2 [...]