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As part of National Recovery Month, we have partnered with Addiction Prevention Coalition to offer a CE course on September 20th—Navigating Substance Use Treatment & Recovery in Higher Education

Join us and learn how to support students going through substance use disorders on campus. Expert speakers Dr. Thomas Kimball (Texas Tech) & Dr. Chris DaSambiagio-Moore (Univ. of North Alabama) will explore:

• Identifying substance use disorders in college-aged students
• Effective treatment & recovery strategies
• The unique needs of college students
• The benefits of Collegiate Recovery Communities

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Friday, September 20, 2024 — 10AM to 12PM ET
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲: $10 | Free for UpLift providers
𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Zoom (Link provided after registration)
𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀: 2 Contact Hours

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/navigating-substance-use-treatment-and-recovery-in-higher-education-tickets-999663028027?aff=oddtdtcreator

As 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 wraps up, let's celebrate the importance of inclusive mental health care.

Studies show that transgender youth receiving affirming care experienced significantly fewer symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts. At UpLift, we're committed to creating a safe and supportive space for ALL clients, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Here's how we suggest building bridges in LGBTQIA+ mental health care:

⇢ 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡: Listen and learn what "affirming care" means to each individual
⇢ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives of LGBTQIA+ clients
⇢ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Use correct names and pronouns and display pride symbols

Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported. Let's continue the conversation about LGBTQIA+ mental health year-round!



https://www.joinuplift.co/grow-your-practice/building-bridges--sharing-what-works-in-lgbtqia-mental-health-care

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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭:
• Activities you incorporated into your routine.
• Adjustments that positively impacted your well-being.
• Is there anything you'd like to tweak for long-term benefits?

Sharing is caring! Drop your self-care insights in the comments below.

This May, we've built a strong foundation for mental well-being together! This week, we focus on 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲.

You've invested in your mental health, and now it's time to explore ways to make it last! Get ready for daily prompts designed to help you:

✭ 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬 you've incorporated this month
✭ 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 skills for confident communication
✭ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 to navigate life's challenges

You can create a fulfilling and empowered life by prioritizing well-being and learning to speak your truth! ✨