I’m wrapping up my interviews for the Mental Health Awareness month of May. I had the wonderful opportunity of touring the Children’s Center and learning about what a great resource that offers specialized outpatient mental health counseling and psychiatric services for children and adolescents. They also offer services for the uninsured and underinsured. Hear about a great fundraiser luncheon with author Patrick Kennedy as the special keynote speaker on June 17th at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA. I hope one of my interviews this month has helped educate, break the stigma and start the dialogue about mental health. You are not alone. There are resources and help for you. Let’s be a community that cares and supports all.
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Local therapist Sandra Hunt Bero chats with me about mental health-check it out!
Have you ever had a time in your life where you struggled with a life event happening or something from your past that kept resurfacing again and again? Have you thought of seeking out a therapist but worried about a stigma that might go with that or didn’t quite know where to start the search to find the right therapist? If you didn’t catch my interview last week, May is Mental Health Awareness month, and I am featuring some interviews this month bringing light to different aspects of mental health. This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Sandra Hunt Bero who is a local therapist specializing in child, adolescent and women’s issues. Listen in as we chat about mental health and how it can be a great source of help in times of need. Please watch and share. Together we can educate, break the stigma about mental health and start the dialogue.
The lovely Heather Radu, founder and owner of Forever Changed International
I can’t wait for you to meet this Camas resident, Heather Radu who is the founder and owner of Forever Changed International. Heather has a orphanage in Guatemala called Dorie’s Promise. On May 24th from 6-8 there will be a Care Concert held at Camas Meadows to help support the orphans at Dorie’s Promise. Families are encouraged to attend. There will be great music, auction items and a time to come together as a community to support this great organization. You can get tickets at the door. Let’s join in to support and bring love to communities around the world. Enjoy the pictures at the end of our interview from my service trip to Guatemala in January. See you May 24th!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month-Let’s educate, break the stigma and start the dialogue.
Please watch this video and share it. Let’s start talking about mental illness. Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will be affected by a mental health condition in their lifetime and every American is affected or impacted through their friends and family? Take action today to help others as we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care.
Update with Camas Mayor Scott Higgins 2016
Was great to sit down and chat with Camas Mayor Scott Higgins about some fun new things happening in the City of Camas. Tune in and hear about what’s going on in your community!
What is Camas Booster Club? What fun fundraiser is this Saturday, April 30th?
Put on your dancing shoes and head down to Westlie Ford this Saturday, April 30th at 6:00 for a Nu Shooz concert. Proceeds from this concert go to benefit the Camas Booster Club which in turn goes to support sport programs at Camas middle schools and at Camas High School. Listen in as I chat with Wanda Miller about what Camas Boosters is and with Rory Oster about how it benefits Camas sports programs. For tickets go to www.camasboosters.org
Happy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! I’ll never forget a music class my children took once where they learned a Native American chant. The main lyrics were-
The Earth is our mother we must take care of her
The sky is our father
The trees our our brothers
The rivers are our sisters
~Oi Polloi
Please recycle something today. Take a walk. Breathe the air. Put your feet in the wet grass. Smell a flower. Watch a bee.
Be grateful and kind to our beautiful planet.
Mike Nerland-Reflecting on his time with the Camas School District
I really enjoyed my time sitting down with Mike Nerland to talk about his time teaching, being a principal and as a superintendent for the last eleven years with the Camas School District. Listen in as Mike reflects on his experiences and what his next chapter will be on his journey. Don’t forget to catch all interviews subscribe with your email at www.justagirlincamas.com.
Chatting with Ann Matthews of Arktana shoes
Arktana shoes in downtown Camas is celebrating their 2nd anniversary soon! I met up with Ann to see how her store has grown and what type of fun events and great shopping are going on here! At the end of the interview check out the three things I am wearing that you can purchase at Arktana shoes. Support local business.
***If you share this interview on Facebook you will be entered into a drawing for a free pair of Tom’s shoes! Ann will pick the lucky winner before spring break! Will it be you? Make sure to tag Arktana in your post!***
5th Grade Luncheon at Prune Hill Elementary
Last week I had to wonderful opportunity to attend the 5th grade luncheon at Prune Hill Elementary. These students got to attend a Portland Youth Philharmonic concert and then come back to their school for a formal, white linen luncheon put on by the PTA and served by their parents. Weeks leading up to this luncheon these kids went over manners, etiquette and behavior in formal dining situations. What a great gift to give these young people to go out in the world with. Hoping to inspire other elementary schools to do the same. Check it out!