by stevesparks | Nov 24, 2021 | Family, Furry Friends and Wildlife, Mental Health Advocacy
Simba was around 20 years old. He’s been our family’s furry loved one for 20 years. We’ll miss him so… Simba napping peacefully like he’s always done. He’s always been a happy and loving kitty… Photo Cecille E Kennedy, Depoe Bay,...
by stevesparks | Nov 23, 2021 | Building Healthy Communities, Mental Health Advocacy, Military, Veterans
https://libertystation.com/explore/walk-back-through-time “Cradle of the Navy” US Naval Training Center San Diego, CA c1948 “Liberty Station, formerly known the Naval Training Center San Diego, welcomed its first Navy recruits in 1923. After training...
by stevesparks | Nov 21, 2021 | Building Healthy Communities, Guest Contributors, Mental Health Advocacy, Military, Ptsd, Veterans
Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow Marines introduced local at-risk students to decision making and leadership skills during the Marine Week Cleveland Leadership Academy conference. The week long leadership academy included field trips, lectures and a visit by the...
by stevesparks | Nov 21, 2021 | Building Healthy Communities, children, Family, Mental Health Advocacy, Military, Ptsd, Veterans
PTSD During the Holidays… Quote from this reference link… “Holidays and family functions can make the PTSD sufferer feel like an outsider. They may feel uncomfortable joining in the celebration and, as a result, end up feeling alone and isolated. Although family...
by stevesparks | Nov 20, 2021 | Building Healthy Communities, children, Family, Guest Contributors, Mental Health Advocacy, Mindfulness Meditation Moments, Ptsd
https://psychcentral.com/lib/10-way-to-build-and-preserve-better-boundaries 10 Ways to Build and Preserve Better Boundaries from PsychCentral… “Many people know what the word “boundaries” means, but they have no idea what they are. You might think of...
by stevesparks | Nov 19, 2021 | Building Healthy Communities, children, Depoe Bay, Family, Mental Health Advocacy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_to_Learn I write this while thinking about meeting our new grandson, Liam Skai Fitch. I’m Pops, by the way. Judy is Grammy! This topic made me reflect deeply about my long life and the profound importance of intellectual...
