Coping skills

TRIGGER WARNING: References to suicide. February means Valentine’s Day and showing love to those you care about. But what would it look like if we practiced loving ourselves on Valentine’s Day and every day? What could we do if we got past the self-doubt and loved and valued ourselves for exactly who we are? Join […]

January can be a month of promises, stumbles, and change. But what does it take to make that very first step? How do we ignore the negative self-talk, clear the way, and get past the ‘thinking’ to the ‘doing’ stage? Join Jenny, Felicia (Grow Area Coordinator ), and  Colette (Grow National Digital Services Manager) as

We hear it all the time…practice gratitude… count our blessings…focus on the positive, not the negatives. But why is this a healthy habit and in what way can gratitude help us on our mental wellbeing journey? Join Jenny and Grow member and volunteer Christine as we discuss where gratitude fits into the Grow Program of

Where do we start when it comes to letting go of unhealthy habits, beliefs, relationships, and more? How do we know when we are holding on to something that is no longer good for our mental wellbeing? Join Jenny, Thomas, and Emily as we delve into the idea of letting go and where this sometimes

The process of seeking and finding our true selves and of living in our truth is difficult and often never-ending. In Grow Mental Health, truth and authenticity lead to change, integrity, connection, and so much more. In this episode, Jenny talks to Grow member and Area Coordinator Michelle and Grow member Myles about the concept

Leadership can sometimes evoke images of people with authority. People who can command a room and have lots of leadership experience. At Grow Mental Health we see leadership differently. Leadership, in Grow is a shared responsibility for the whole community and an opportunity for personal growth. People take on leadership roles to challenge themselves and

June is often a time to reflect on INCLUSION as pride parades and events take place around the world. Inclusion is so important to us at Grow Mental Health that it is one of our six core values, along with change, connection, support, hope, and integrity. In this podcast, we talk about the damaging effects

Throughout April, we explored the Grow Mental Health Core Value of HOPE. In this podcast we talk about how hope is fostered in every Grow meeting and how that light of hope keeps us coming back and working toward recovery. We also look at the importance of holding hope for others when they cannot do

For the month of March, we explored the Grow Mental Health Core Value of SUPPORT. In this podcast we look at the support we find when we walk into our very first Grow meeting and how that gentle support is the key to our program of recovery. We also look at the way we can

For the month of February, we explored the Grow Mental Health Core Value of CONNECTION. In this podcast, we look at the strength we get from connecting in our communities, with friends and family, and connecting with the world around us. We talk about when we become disconnected, when we need to pause connection for

To wrap up our month-long exploration of CHANGE and the importance of embracing change in the context of recovery and mental wellness, we present our very first podcast in this new series about the core values that are the foundation of Grow Mental Health. Jenny, Michael and Kate spend some time answering the questions:  Why