Wabi Sabi Behavioral Health Center

03/08/2026

03/06/2026

Fieldtrip to Lincoln!
Today we attended NABHO Lobby Day at the Nebraska Unicameral, proudly advocating for behavioral health in Nebraska.

We appreciate NABHO's coordination of this event and are grateful for the opportunity to meet with Senator Dan Quick and Senator Dan Lonowski.

03/03/2026

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month.

Self-harm is one of those topics that people often carry strong assumptions about—usually because it’s scary, confusing, and painful to imagine someone you love hurting themselves. But the more we learn, the clearer it becomes: self-harm is most often a coping strategy, not a performance.

Research and clinical work consistently point to a similar theme: for many people, self-harm is used to regulate internal distress. For those who self-harm, doing so may feel like it’s the only way to feel better or to have some control in their lives. Some describe it as a way to bring intense emotions down to a tolerable level. Others describe it as a way to interrupt intrusive thoughts, or to feel something when they feel numb or disconnected. Sometimes it’s about creating a sense of control when life feels unmanageable. It can look different from person to person—but the function is frequently the same: relief.

That doesn’t mean self-harm is “safe,” or that it should be minimized. It means it should be understood accurately. When we misunderstand the “why,” we tend to respond with reactions that increase shame—lectures, punishment, withdrawal, assumptions. And shame is a powerful accelerant for secrecy and isolation.

A more helpful response is to stay close and stay kind. Reacting with anger or disbelief can add shame and push someone into hiding. What helps most is a steady, caring adult or friend who takes it seriously, listens without turning it into a lecture, and helps connect the person to real support and safer coping tools.

March is a good time to practice getting this right. Not with perfect words, but with a clearer lens: self-harm is usually a sign of pain that has outgrown a person’s available tools. And tools can be learned. Healing is possible. 🧡

Send a message to learn more

03/01/2026

Last night members of our leadership team spent the evening with Kids & Dreams Foundation at their Casino Night fundraiser 🎲💛

Kids & Dreams Foundation creates an environment at Operation Shine Camp where kids get to be themselves, be celebrated, and make lifelong memories. We see the difference it makes for so many kids, and we’re genuinely proud to support this foundation.

Thanks to everyone who showed up and gave big.

02/10/2026

Please join us in celebrating Sarah on earning her Licensed Mental Health Practitioner license! This milestone reflects years of dedication, from earning her MSW and completing rigorous exams to more than 3,000 supervised clinical hours.

Sarah brings warmth, skill, and genuine care to her work every day. She creates welcoming spaces, fiercely advocates for kids and families, and is deeply committed to supporting those impacted by trauma.

Congratulations, Sarah, on this well-deserved achievement! We are so lucky to have you on our team.

02/02/2026

Attention, Nebraska! LB 911 would add new limits and red tape to ABA therapy—putting access to care at risk for children who depend on it, especially those residing in rural areas. https://www.votervoice.net/CASP/campaigns/133273/respond

01/18/2026

Parents and caregivers of children and young adults with ADHD - this one’s for you. 💙

IEP meetings can feel overwhelming and confusing. You’re not alone and you don’t have to walk in unprepared.

Join the Omaha Metro CHADD Parent ADHD Support Group for a special training on “Preparing for an IEP Meeting.”

🧠 You’ll learn how to:
-Organize important information
-Identify priorities and goals
-Ask the right questions
-Advocate effectively and confidently

You’ll also have time to ask questions and will receive a helpful IEP preparation checklist to take with you.

📅 Tuesday, January 20th

⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM (CST)

📍 Hybrid: In person at PTI Nebraska (Omaha office) or online via Microsoft Teams (See link below)

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2E1ZmE4NTktZDZkNS00ZjJiLWEyZGQtODYxY2M3Y2I1MDBh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c54244c5-faad-4c2b-9147-6672326439f3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cb65eafd-553c-4cdb-af53-d515d8d96cd2%22%7d

***Please RSVP and include your child’s age and grade level at omaha@chadd.org. Thank you!!!

We hope you’ll join us - support makes all the difference!!! 💙

11/27/2025

Warmest Thanksgiving wishes from everyone at Wabi Sabi. 🦃

11/24/2025

Through advocacy, programs that promote inclusion, and engaging the community, The Arc creates tangible changes in the community and in the lives of people with disabilities.

11/17/2025

CASP is the trade association for autism service provider organizations. We cultivate, share, and advocate for best practices in autism services.

We're thrilled to welcome new member Wabi Sabi Behavioral Health Center of Hastings, NE!

11/01/2025

We’re so proud of our Wabi Sabi team members who attended — and two who presented — at the Kids and Dreams Foundation Conference in Kearney, NE! 💙

A huge thank-you to the Kids & Dreams Foundation for hosting such an inspiring and impactful event. Our team came back energized and full of new ideas to better serve our kids and families. 🌱💫