Pathlight - When to Refer
Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center’s (Pathlight) On-Site and Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designedfor clients who are struggling to…
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National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The U.S. launched a confidential mental health crisis number for anyone experiences suicidal thoughts. If you’re in distress and need someone to talk…
Being Nonbinary
What does it mean to be nonbinary? What are common misconceptions about being nonbinary? Share one person’s experiences and lessons learned about…
Suicide Prevention with Hope for the Day
Suicide is one of those words that stops us in our tracks. Often, we treat it tenderly — acting like saying it too loudly will inspire someone to do…
2022 Virtual Mental Health Conference: A Look at On-Demand Sessions
Get all the details regarding on-demand sessions at the 2022 Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Conference, featuring the field’s top experts in mental…
Setting You or Your Child Up for Success: How Care Coordinators Assist with Navigating Life Outside of Treatment
Care coordinators help patients prepare for life after treatment. Discover care coordination services provided for patients with eating disorders and…
Healing Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma is common. Many adults experience distressing symptoms stemming from unresolved trauma. Here’s how to cope.
Communicating with Teens: Back to School Strategies for Parents
As the flame of summer slowly burns out, teens and parents alike are beginning to wonder what the upcoming school year might bring. Alongside the…
Hyperindependence: Healthy or Harmful?
The freedom to decide your life path is generally positive, boosting individual happiness and satisfaction. But is there a point where it’s possible…
Is Grief the Same as Depression?
Grief and depression are not the same, although symptoms may overlap . Learn how to distinguish one from the other, as well as how to recognize and…
The Basics on Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Researching anxiety and mood disorders can be daunting - and deciding who is credible and what research holds up under scrutiny is even…
2022 Eating Recovery and Pathlight Conferences
You’re invited to the annual Eating Recovery Conference on Eating Disorders and Pathlight Conference on Mental Health.
Becoming a Culturally Competent Mental Health Provider: Working with Individuals From Marginalized Groups
Do you work with people from marginalized groups? Learn how to become a culturally competent professional to ensure equitable health outcomes.
Making the Most of the Summer Season
The end of summer can come with anxiety about academic and social pressures. A focus on mental wellness during this transition is critical for a…
Reframing Joyful Movement for Limited Mobility
Four years ago Jayne Mattingly discovered something was seriously wrong with her health. Not only was she starting to see a loss of mobility, but…
Yes I Want Treatment … No I Don’t … Maybe I Do? Let’s Chat About Ambivalence
Ambivalence toward treatment is a normal emotion that can make decision making difficult. Learn about the reasons for treatment ambivalence and find…
BIPOC Mental Health Facts & Statistics
Individuals identifying as Black, Indigenous or a person of color (BIPOC) can face increased levels of stress across the lifespan due to institutional…
Why Summer Is a Great Time for Attending Treatment
Summer is an ideal time for mental health treatment since it can offer structure and stability during a high-risk time and it prevents academic…
How to Talk About Trauma
At least half of the population will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime, such as death, severe injury, or sexual violence. While trauma…
Anxiety: Understanding Anxiety & Its Purpose (1 of 3)
This is the first video of a 3-part series that broadly defines anxiety and discusses its overall purpose and function.
Anxiety: Taking Action by Building Awareness (2 of 3)
This is the second video of a 3-part series that highlights the importance of emotional awareness in order to achieve meaningful, long-lasting change.
Anxiety: Simple Skills for Change (3 of 3)
This is the third video of a 3-part series that underscores the importance of identifying and naming our emotions by using effective coping skills.
Caregiver Skills - Silence/Shut Down (6 of 6)
This video highlights best practices for supporting a loved one when they are not using words to communicate with you.
Caregiver Skills - Anger (5 of 6)
This video discusses the importance of expressing anger and offers specific emotional coaching skills on how to approach anger.
Caregiver Skills - Emotion Coaching Step 2 (4 of 6)
This video details the second step in emotion coaching: emotional support and practice support.
Caregiver Skills - Emotion Coaching Step 1 (3 of 6)
This video provides an overview on the first, critical step in emotion coaching: validation.
Caregiver Skills - Emotion Basics (2 of 6)
This video explains the basics of emotions as mental states and defines a caregiver’s emotional support goals.
Caregiver Skills - Welcome (1 of 6)
This video welcomes caregivers, acknowledges your powerful work as a support system, and orients you to your role in the recovery process.
Time to Shine: Treatment that Fits Into Your Client's Summer Schedule
Whether your client is out of school, planning a vacation or busy with daily life, our virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides…
They/Them: Creating Affirming Spaces
Lor Sabourin knows a thing or two about resilience and the power of thoughtfully approaching a relationship - be it with a sport or gender. A…
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