Oasis Mental Health

02/03/2022

Yes, to all of this!
We are happy to work with educators on an individual basis, as well as provide (Self Care, Trauma Informed Care) trainings to schools or districts.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2022/1/24/22899360/chicago-principal-our-schools-are-not-ok-mental-health-pandemic-seth-lavin-op-ed?fbclid=IwAR2msPNa3Nh1ooJokBqxRnbjVhdCye41aNszshiH3aKF-4p3HpxvV_aKgYg

The Omicron surge is ending. The crisis will still be here. Children are not okay. Teachers are not okay. We knew this year would be hard, but we didn’t know it would be this tough.

02/03/2022

Amazing resources (in English and Spanish) for parents, educators, and students!

A series of free, evidence-based video and print resources that caregivers and educators can use to teach their kids critical mental health and coping skills.

10/21/2021

And we would like to add: It's not a symptom; it's a strategy.

"All parts welcome." - Richard Schwartz, Internal Family Systems
"Every Memory Deserves Respect." - Deborah Korn, EMDR
"Every symptom serves a purpose." - Pat Ogden S.P.

10/21/2021

Feeling burnt out? You're not alone.

Is it enough?

10/21/2021

The Netflix murder-fest is clearly inappropriate for children, but they are being exposed to it anyway. And teenagers are drawn to dystopian fiction. What parents can do.

01/25/2021

Many of our clients have expressed confusion and frustration about vaccine availability and scheduling. This website helps. Check it out here:
https://covid19-illinoisgov.cs32.force.com/coronavirus/s/vaccination-locations?fbclid=IwAR0WPpoTiNoSeqgMnz9W-yzESeVKUcLy1X9dLZATYrCxSamy6xjXBCaBkLg

01/12/2021

Some of our clients have expressed confusion about how/where to register for vaccines. Here is some sign-up information you might find helpful, by county:

Cook County
https://redcap.dph.illinois.gov/surveys/?s=PP8PJNFHMW

DuPage County
https://form.jotform.com/200694254415049

Kane County
https://redcap.dph.illinois.gov/surveys/?s=X4METTTHEK

Kendall County
http://www.kendallhealth.org/community-health/covid-19-vaccine/

Lake County
https://allvax.lakecohealth.org/s/?language=en_US

McHenry
https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/county-government/departments-a-i/health-department/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/vaccine

Will County
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/14f1fac7773945a0a8cf99a96b3d804e?portalUrl=https://gis.willcountyillinois.com/portal

Illinois SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Planning Guide
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccination-plan

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01/08/2021

One of our clinicians is offering tips about how to cope with recent events.

Concerned about how to talk to your kids about the attack on the U.S. Capitol? An Aurora psychologist offers tips on helping them manage their fear and anxiety.

10/20/2020

A quote to consider...

10/20/2020

Can you relate?

Just a few of the signs:

10/20/2020

Trauma responses and grounding:

10/20/2020

Powerful words from Brene Brown.

Maybe humans should come with warning labels.