The Miri Center

04/27/2020

It's been nearly 6 weeks since the initial Shelter in Place Order was given by our Public Health Department. Sadly, since then, we’ve seen the unprecedented impact that the virus is having on all of our lives. The Miri Center continues to offer school-based counseling, Mental Health Assessments, and Psycho-Ed Assessments (now virtually). We’ve also added agency-based services through TeleTherapy. However, we recognize that many families might not require mental health support, but are currently feeling very overwhelmed. I wanted to share with you 5 ways you can reduce family stress during this time.

This video is free so feel free to share it with teachers, school administrators, staff, parents, friends or simply anyone you feel can benefit from these tips. If you’re a school administrator sending out a weekly email to parents or posting resources on the school or district website, feel free to share there as well.

5 Ways To Reduce Family Stress During Coronavirus. For more information regarding The Miri Center TeleTherapy, visit www.miricenter.com/teletherapy .

01/29/2020

12/17/2019

Thank you, Loma Prieta Joint Union School District, for recently choosing The Miri Center to partner with for school-based counseling! If you're a Mental Health Therapist interested in a part-time/full-time school-based position please contact us to learn more about this position

12/05/2019

Learn 9 ways you can support someone with depression. Many individuals I’ve worked with say the #1 thing that helps them when feeling depressed is having someone in their life to talk to. Don’t wait for them to reach out for support, check in often!
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If your loved one is struggling with depression, you may feel confused, frustrated and distraught yourself. Maybe you feel like you're walking on eggshells because you're afraid of upsetting

11/26/2019

Teachers often report feeling overwhelmed early in their career, but having a supportive team to turn to can significantly improve those first few years of teaching. Learn “8 Ways New Teachers Want (and Need) You to Support Them.”

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Do you remember your first day on the job at a new school?  Chance are that no matter how helpful your administrators & fellow teachers were, you still had a few moments of confusion. Okay, I’ve got five minutes until I take the kids to lunch. Oh, wait! Where’s the cafeteria? But if, sadly, t...

11/21/2019

"Without the hyperfocus trait, I'd lack creativity, spontaneity, and a fast-paced lifestyle essential for entrepreneurship. It's the reason I'm successful, and it's why ADHD is my greatest strength." ~Joe DeSena
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Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan, the world's largest obstacle race and endurance brand.

11/20/2019

Two weeks ago I started a Grief Support Group at a high school The Miri Center supports. It’s important to identify students who are grieving. Learn “10 Ways to Support Children’s Grief in the Classroom.”

Are you a teacher, school administrator or school support personnel? If so, think back over the past three years. How many times has a…

11/06/2019

This week I’ll be starting a Grief Support Group at a high school The Miri Center supports. It’s important to identify students who are grieving, read “10 Ways to Support Children’s Grief in the Classroom.” https://lnkd.in/g8kC54h.

Are you a teacher, school administrator or school support personnel? If so, think back over the past three years. How many times has a…

11/04/2019

"Without the hyperfocus trait, I'd lack creativity, spontaneity, and a fast-paced lifestyle essential for entrepreneurship. It's the reason I'm successful, and it's why ADHD is my greatest strength." ~Joe DeSena https://lnkd.in/gSE2FTH.

Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan, the world's largest obstacle race and endurance brand.

10/31/2019

"Men struggle with fear, and depression, as well, it can tend to come out more as anger and aggression." Michael Addis
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Men and anxiety. New studies show that men don’t experience or express anxiety in the same way as women. That could be affecting men’s access to treatment.

10/30/2019

Three Self-Care Tools for Claiming Your Healing Time
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We all know when we’re feeling overwhelmed, but learning to press the pause button starts with being vulnerable enough to claim your healing time.

10/29/2019

"Earlier this year, burnout was added to the World Health Organization's list of official medical diagnoses."
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Managers and employees both play a role when it comes to identifying and managing burnout.