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Safety Plans – 11/6 meeting

This last Thursday, Haley shared with us her reminder of how important it is that we have a current and updated Safety Plan.  A safety plan is used to make sure that you are ready to handle a mental health…

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Living Life in the Digital World – 10/23 meeting

This last Thursday, Miriam shared with us her presentation entitled “ Living Life in the Digital World “ Miriam shared with us her thoughts on how AI ( artificial intelligence) and the digital world may have an impact on our mental health….

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PTSD – 10/16 meeting

This last Thursday, Kirk shared his presentation on PTSD.   ( Post traumatic stress disorder).  Kirk shared a little bit of history on PTSD.  It was during the First World War that what is now known as PTSD was diagnosed…

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The Truth – 10/9 meeting

This past Thursday, Don shared with us his blog entitled “ The Truth “ Don shared that his presentation for the night was all about our truth inside. That there are facts and then there are truths.  A fact is…

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Letting Go and Forgiving – 9/25 meeting

On Thursday September 25th, I shared my most recent presentation entitled “ Letting Go and Forgiving “  Forgiveness can mean different things to each of us. In general, it’s basically a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of…

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I Believe – 9/11 meeting

On Thursday September 11, Don shared with us his presentation entitled “ I Believe “ Don began by sharing that we all have our own beliefs.  The truths that Don believes may not be your own beliefs, but these beliefs…

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Family Events – 9/4 meeting

This past Thursday, our fearless leader Miriam shared with us her presentation entitled “ Family Events “ She began by asking us to share a word that would describe how you feel at family events.  Some of the words shared…

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Don is now officially certifiable!

Yesterday, Don graduated from the Nebraska State Certified Peer Support Specialist training course at Community Alliance! In attendance for the graduation ceremony were several past and present DBSA board members. Not on to the state certification test and hopefully in…

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Narcan – 8/28 meeting

This past Thursday, we had a guest speaker.  Jennifer from Douglas County Mental Health shared with us her presentation on the proper use of Narcan.  Narcan is a one use nasal spray that is used in the event of a drug…

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Freedom – 8-14 meeting

On Thursday the 14th of August, Carolyn shared with us her presentation entitled “ Freedom” She opened by singing one of her favorite songs that reminds her of freedom. “ Country Roads “ by John Denver. So when it comes…

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