Nexus-Gerard Family Healing

03/12/2026

Wow! What a turn out for the Community Connect event at Riverland Community College going on now until 6pm tonight. Come on down and talk to our Outpatient Program Director, Rochelle about our services, and meet our newest Therapist Intern, Hyrum!

03/09/2026

Congratulations Employee of the Month, Mackenzie Hanson!
Kenzie continues to shine on our team through her creativity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to youth. She’s always exploring new ways to support the youth, brings genuine empathy to every interaction, and stays steady and flexible even on the toughest days. Her clear communication, reliability, and high standards inspire everyone around her.
Thank you, Kenzie, for your innovation, compassion, agility, responsiveness and excellence. We’re so grateful to have you on our team!

03/06/2026

It is National Employee Appreciation Day! Yesterday we had our Annual All-Staff Appreciation Luncheon and Program where the winners of our most prestigious annual awards were announced. There are no words for how much our staff are appreciated for their hard work and dedication to the youth and families that we have the privilege to serve. We are extremely grateful! To see who the winners of the Ambassador and Board of Excellence Awards are, please check out the video below.

To learn more about Nexus-Gerard Family Healing, please visit our website: https://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/

02/26/2026

Virginia’s journey is a powerful reminder that healing begins with reaching out.

At our Outpatient Mental Health Services in Austin, MN, our compassionate therapists are here to support you- whether in person or through telehealth anywhere in Minnesota.

Read Virginia’s inspiring story of strength and healing: https://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/stories/finding-strength-through-healing

Ready to take the first step? Call us at 507-434-4366.
Appointments available within just a few days.

You don’t have to walk this path alone. We’re here for you.

When Virginia first came to Nexus Family Healing’s outpatient program in Austin, MN, she was facing one of the most difficult chapters of her life. At 53, she had just experienced the unexpected end of a long-term marriage. The emotional toll of the divorce, compounded by her diagnoses of ADHD and...

02/17/2026

It is "Random Acts of Kindness Day"! Our Wellness Committee has created a kindness tree to inspire our staff to make someone's day by doing something kind for them. The best part about it is that when you do something nice for someone else, it makes you feel good too! Have you done something nice for someone today or has someone done something nice for you? Tell us about it in the comments!

To learn more about Nexus-Gerard, or to become part of our team, please visit our website: https://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/careers

02/12/2026

Our youth at Nexus-Gerard Family Healing use art to express emotions, build confidence, and heal from trauma. Their creativity is powerful. These photos are of artwork done by Nexus-Gerard youth.
Learn why art is such an important therapeutic tool here: https://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/videos/art-therapeutic-tool

02/06/2026

Congrats to our February Employee of the Month, Krystal O’Connor!
Krystal, our Special Education Coordinator at NDS, goes above and beyond every day—bringing creative ideas to the classroom, supporting coworkers with compassion, mentoring new staff, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Her dedication makes NDS and Nexus-Gerard a better place for everyone.
Join us in celebrating Krystal!

To learn more about Nexus-Gerard, please visit our website:
https://www.nexusfamilyhealing.org/nexus-gerard-family-healing

01/28/2026

We were sincerely grateful today when Marsha Leathers stopped by to present our Executive Director, Karen Wolf, with a generous $5,000 donation. This gift comes from part of the proceeds of a mental health awareness benefit that Marsha and Don Leathers held in honor of their son, who tragically died by su***de.
Through their 501(c)(3), Don and Marsha continue to turn heartbreak into hope—donating the funds they raise to organizations that support individuals facing mental health challenges and those working to prevent su***de.
Their generosity, compassion, and commitment to helping others is truly inspiring.
Thank you, Marsha and Don, for your kindness and for the meaningful impact you continue to make in our community.

To learn more about Nexus-Gerard, please visit our website:
http://ow.ly/t1ib50D8U6o

01/23/2026

Several of our residential and outpatient Mental Health Therapists spent the majority of this week participating in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) training with Melissa Kaderabek Quam, MA, LMFT of Clarity Counseling Center. ART is a unique, evidence‑based psychotherapy that helps individuals replace negative mental images with positive ones—often in just a single session—making it a powerful tool for treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, eating disorders, and more.
Throughout this 3‑day training, our clinicians strengthened their skills in ART’s rapid, brain‑based techniques that support healing from distressing memories, intrusive thoughts, and overwhelming symptoms.
Why we’re excited about ART:
• ART is known for its rapid and lasting results
• Clients do not have to discuss their distressing memories in detail
• Therapists can apply what they learn right away
• It’s accessible, evidence‑based, and widely adopted for improving outcomes
We’re proud of our team for continuing to grow their expertise so we can offer even more effective, compassionate care to the individuals and families we support.

If you would like to learn more about Nexus-Gerard, please visit our website: http://ow.ly/t1ib50D8U6o

01/22/2026

It is Paraprofessional Recognition Week! We want to recognize all the paras that work in our on-campus school, New Dominion School, for their hard work and dedication to our youth. Thank you for all you do!

To learn more about Nexus-Gerard, please visit our website: http://ow.ly/t1ib50D8U6o

01/16/2026

Congratulations Joe Alcala on being chosen the Employee of the Month for January! Joe brings creativity, compassion, and reliability to campus—stepping up during a recent emergency and working extra shifts to keep things running smoothly. We are grateful for his leadership every day!

To learn more about Nexus-Gerard, please visit our website: http://ow.ly/t1ib50D8U6o

01/15/2026

In this episode of Nexus Family Healing's "In This Family" podcast our CEO, Dr. Michelle Murray, shares with us thoughts on how we can deal with the stress we may be experiencing from recent events across the country. Please take a listen.

In This Family’s second season is just around the corner, coming to you on January 28th with a brand new set of moving and illuminating conversations about family and mental health. In the meantime, communities around the country are experiencing civil unrest in places like Minneapolis, where Nexu...