A Quick word about active listening
While it can be a valuable tool for someone that needs a little help in remembering how to listen, it can also feel intimidating and challenging, both for the speaker and the listener…
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT: Katherine Fuguet
Katherine has been a valued provider with At The Roots for more than a year, but her connection to us goes back even further…
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT: Karsten Ness
Karsten has been a Peer Mentor with At The Roots for a short time, but his laid-back energy and ability to roll with the punches immediately made him a natural fit…
How My Friendships Have Impacted My Mental Health
as someone who lives with mental health challenges, good friends are like a cheat code in the game of life…
Surviving the Season: Managing Grief During the Holidays
Grief doesn’t go away; it becomes part of you. But there are ways to navigate it, especially during such an emotionally charged time…
Personal Story: Choosing Gratitude
This is a quote printed on a piece of wood with a worn image of a sunset shimmering off the water that is hanging on my office wall. Daily, this simple little square reminds me to slow down and not wish away the days…
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT: Teresa Ritzinger
Teresa is an invaluable member of our organization, and we feel truly fortunate to have her on our team. With a focus on supporting women, Teresa’s nurturing and compassionate spirit make her an exceptional provider and an inspiring person…
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT: Courtney Struchen
Courtney is one of our more experienced providers. In addition to being a cool, interesting human, she is a role model for seeing the whole person and supporting without ego. Lucky for us, she is always willing to share her peer support wisdom with our team. Here is some more about Courtney in her own words:
Just Me, My ADHD and the Stimulant Shortage Impacting Our Communities
Just over a year ago, at age 39, I was diagnosed with ADHD.
While I have seen many mental health professionals and medical doctors over the years, no one had ever once mentioned the possibility of me having ADHD. Truthfully the idea had never even occurred to me until the TikTok algorithm started slipping in videos about ADHD between funny animals and social justice stuff.
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT: Ayja Burg
Ayja has been providing peer support for over a year, but she has an easygoing demeanor and warm sense of humor that makes me suspect she’s been a natural support person her whole life...