For Parents: How to Address Your Child Being a Bully

Bullying

Bullying is a complex issue that affects not only the victims but also the bullies themselves. If you notice your child is involved in bullying behaviors, it’s important to approach the situation thoughtfully and effectively. Sometimes, there are signs to look for that could indicate possible bullying behavior. Other times, you may not find out…

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The Vital Role of Community Support in Preventing Suicide

National Suicide Prevention Month

If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away. Call 911 for emergency services. Go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24-hour, confidential support to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional…

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Nurturing Futures: A First Steps Program for Parents

parents meeting with counselor for first steps program

Welcome to “Nurturing Futures,” a blog post dedicated to empowering young parents through our First Steps Program, a Healthy Family America accredited program, designed to prevent child abuse and neglect and provide essential parenting education. Parenting can be overwhelming, especially for new and young parents, but with the right support and knowledge, we can create…

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How EMDR Therapy Can Help Heal Trauma

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Our eyes are the gateway to our world — the lenses through which we see beauty and too often the window into the trauma we experience. At Cornerstone, we understand visual stimulation impacts our moods, our connections, and our recovery. How we perceive the world alters how we perceive ourselves. That is why Eye Movement…

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Creating a Supportive Workplace: Strategies for Promoting Mental Health

Creating a mentally healthy workplace is important for employee well-being and productivity. From raising awareness and providing resources to fostering a supportive culture and offering flexible work arrangements, there are many strategies businesses can employ. You as an employer can cultivate a positive work environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive by…

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Five Tips For Managing Stress

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April marks Stress Awareness Month, a time dedicated to understanding and addressing the impact of stress on our lives. In today’s fast-paced world, stress can pop up at any time, affecting your physical and mental well-being. However, by implementing effective stress management techniques, you can regain control over your life.  In this blog, Cornerstone will…

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Spring Clean Your Mental Health

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Sunnier days, rising temperatures, and greener grass leave us yearning to feel renewed. For many, a sense of accomplishment and rebirth comes with spring cleaning, where you open the windows, scrub the floors, empty drawers, and unpack closets to begin anew. Emotional renewal and rebirth can be just as fulfilling and potentially more rewarding, which…

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Dancing with Local Stars: 80’s Flashback

Cornerstone 2024 DWLS Teams

Cornerstone hosted the 14th annual Dancing with the Local Stars event on February 2, 2024, and we couldn’t be more thankful for all the support we received! This year’s theme was 80’s Flashback. It was the first year that our event has had an official theme! People from around the community came to celebrate a…

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Five Tips for Sticking to Your New Year’s Resolution

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The beginning of each year often brings a strong desire for change and a fresh start. We set goals, make resolutions, and commit ourselves to bettering our lives. However, as enthusiasm fades, we need help sticking with these new habits and goals. At Cornerstone, we understand the importance of mental strength when achieving our personal…

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Thank You to the Supporters of Our Mental Health Services

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As we end 2023, we want to express our gratitude to all the wonderful individuals and organizations who have supported Cornerstone Foundation for Families this year. We simply couldn’t do what we do without your generous donations, time, and commitment to helping us serve our community. Thank You to Our Donors Thank you to all…

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