Many of us are going through a huge change in the Midwest with masking in public. Because new science is coming out, new rules are being established, and more people are getting vaccinated, mask mandates depend on the level of COVID rates in our area. This change can come with many feelings. You could wish [...]
The pandemic has brought many uncertainties and difficult emotions into the lives of many. Do you have a way of coping with difficult feelings in the moment? The RAIN technique was developed by senior Buddhist teacher Michelle McDonald. Use this tool when you’re feeling overwhelmed by challenging circumstances and feelings. R- Stands for “Recognize.” Recognize [...]
Have you ever heard of Kintsugi? Kintsugi is a Japanese art form involving broken pottery. Check out this video from Show Me Hope Missouri with more information about Kintsugi and how it may relate to your life right now. Post-Traumatic growth is a term that describes the process of looking back and noticing where we [...]
Tri-County Mental Health is now overseeing the Northland Grandfamilies Program in the Kansas City Northland. This program was previously led by the University of Missouri Extension Center. This program provides outreach and support services to those who are in a kinship role, such as a grandparent raising a grandchild. Families can take different forms and we [...]
Did you know sitting still all day long leads to loss of flexibility, strength, and eventually functionality? COVID-19 has made many of us completely change our exercise routines with limited access to the gym. Physical distancing means we have to stay home, but you can still warm up your body with some seated, dynamic movement [...]
Expectant parents and parents of newborns are experiencing unique challenges during this pandemic. Expectant parents are dealing with many changes that may give them a completely different pregnancy experience than they could have dreamed of. Even the nature of delivering a baby has changed since many hospitals only allow one support person to attend the [...]
More than a year into the pandemic, you may be feeling fatigued. We’ve all adapted to a “new normal,” but many of us are looking for any sign of hope we can find. Although many things are slowly becoming more “normal,” there are still many unknowns that we face. How can we cultivate a sense [...]
Housing Coordinator Robyn Hudson has been with Tri-County for five years and is responsible for helping to manage the Tri-County housing programs, working with the adult Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program team, providing housing resources for Tri-County consumers and the community as well as working with the community regarding homeless education and prevention. Pictured here with [...]
Tri-County Mental Health Services is the new manager of the Northland Grandfamilies community support and resource group. This successful community organization provides a support and gathering for those in a kinship role of caring for a youth family member. The group offers a time for sharing, support, resources and free community events. As a new [...]
After a successful event in 2020, Tee Off Fore Tri-County is back for round two! Tri-County Mental Health presents the second annual Tee Off Fore Tri-County Mental Health, a community fundraiser, at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4 at T-Shotz, an interactive golf venue at 660 NW Metro North Dr. Kansas City, Mo. 64155. Kicking off [...]
