One hundred years ago a group of well-meaning Midlanders got together to improve their community. This group was as forward-thinking as they were generous. They helped people prepare for winter, provided eyeglasses and conducted a variety of social-work related support. Their forward seeing pragmatism was in the form of offering mental health counseling. Today, 100 years later, their vision lives on at Family & Children’s Services (FCS).
Read MoreAccomplishment = ability to achieve the things that matter. Some of us may be grappling with the aftermath of our resolutions for the New Year. While not everyone sets formal New Year’s resolutions, most of us have some intentions for aspects of our lives we would like to improve.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on society, not only in terms of physical health but mental health as well. As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there is a need to press on with addressing the challenges of social isolation and proactively rebuilding connections for the betterment of ourselves and the common good of our communities.
Read MoreThankfulness may just be one of the best things we can do to improve both personal well-being and our relationships. Both expressing and experiencing thankfulness are linked with happiness and other positive outcomes. So, the more often and intensely we feel thankfulness, the better.
Read MoreAs a community, region and society we have come a long way in overcoming the stigma related to mental health. This is in large part thanks to more people reaching out to their support groups and being willing to ask for help. And while progress of acceptance and understanding grows, we still have a long way to go. Along with cultivating positive relationships there are resources available to the region to help overcome the obstacles of mental health.
Read MoreResilience is a powerful trait that goes beyond individual development. It is a tool that individuals can harness to build more meaningful and positive relationships.
Read MoreA celebration of culture and community in all its forms, Cultural Awareness Month, is a long-standing initiative of the Cultural Awareness Coalition that brings together events from various groups in the community that explore and celebrate the idea of culture.
Read MoreNeighboring Week is September 24-30, 2023. Inclusive neighboring is the catalyst for building a sense of belonging across Midland County.
Read MoreListening is an important part of building and maintaining positive relationships. Effective listening tells the speaker that they are valued and important and allow for personal growth of the listener.
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Read MoreAs with all communities, we have limited resources and significant needs, and we want to make significant progress in improving our community. It’s a very performance-driven and structured process based on a collective impact model.
Read MoreOne simple way for families to nurture relationships is family mealtime. Sitting down and connecting over a meal is correlated with many physical, mental and social benefits.
Read MoreWith loneliness at an all time high, building positive relationships now couldn’t be more important. Many of us want to grow in relationships, or just get to know someone better - but we do not always know what to say. Communication regardless is extremely important to get to know someone and may just be the backbone of healthy relationships.
Read MoreA coffee chat with Iris Mehler, by Renee’ Deckrow
Iris Mehler dreams of Midland truly becoming a place where EVERYONE thrives.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to build connections and how do we do it? These eight ways to build stronger connections can help us create connections with family, friends, strangers, and groups.
Read MoreWe are created to be in relationships with one another, we are inherently social creatures born with a desire to belong…… It is through creating positive relationships I connect with others. Relationships matter. Because people matter.
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