Align North

10/13/2025

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the enduring presence, strength, and wisdom of Indigenous communities.

Align North commits (and invites you to join us) to practices rooted in respect, humility, and relational accountability:

🔆Centering Indigenous voices, worldviews, and healing practices

🔆Recognizing land histories and acknowledging whose land we are on

🔆Holding space for stories—not as exotic “other,” but as living, continuing ways of being

🔆Approaching all healing with cultural humility, listening before acting

If you identify as Indigenous, know that your identity, your story, and your strength matter deeply. If you are a non-Indigenous person, this is a moment to reflect, learn, and act in solidarity.

Let us hold today—and every day—as a sacred invitation to truth, justice, and interwoven healing.

10/10/2025

🌿 World Mental Health Day 🌿

Today is a reminder that mental health is health.
It’s not something we “fix” once and forget about — it’s something we nurture, day by day, through rest, connection, and compassion (for ourselves and others).

At Align North, our mission is to help individuals find alignment — within their minds, bodies, and lives. Healing isn’t always linear, but it is always possible.

✨ Take a deep breath.
✨ Offer yourself the same kindness you give to others.
✨ Remember that support is available — you don’t have to walk the journey alone.

Let’s make mental health a priority, not just today, but every day. 💚

10/07/2025

We are excited to announce that Community Steps now has a Winter Edition for youth ages 3 years old up through 6th grade!
Spots are limited, so apply soon!
https://forms.gle/NQTD2gFUmUeHKiHr9

Thank you to the Family Services Collaborative of St. Louis County, Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency, Mountain Iron Fire Department, Hibbing Police Department, Walmart Hibbing, and Walmart Supercenter Mountain Iron for helping to make this happen!

10/02/2025

Fernando is at the office today! Don't let the audio fool you, he's a good boy 🥰

09/30/2025

🧡 Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters 🧡

Today we honor Orange Shirt Day, a time to remember the children who never came home, the survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities.

This day is a reminder of the importance of truth, reconciliation, and healing. As a mental health practice, we recognize the deep intergenerational impacts of trauma, and we stand alongside Indigenous peoples in the ongoing work of acknowledgment, compassion, and repair.

Wearing orange is a symbol of our commitment to ensuring that every child feels valued, loved, and supported. Healing begins when we listen, learn, and act with respect.

🧡 Every Child Matters. 🧡

09/25/2025

Join us for our Trauma-Informed Approaches Event on Oct. 1st from 10:30am-2:30pm at Black Beat Casino & Resort. The event is FREE with lunch provided. CEUs are available. Register now at https://CHBtraumainformedapproaches.eventbrite.com
More info in the registration link.

09/24/2025

🌱 Join Us Tonight! 🌱

The Iron Range Su***de Prevention Coalition is hosting its Kick-Off Event tonight at the Mt. Iron Community Center.

🕓 4:00–4:45 | Open House
🕔 5:00–7:00 | Listening Session

This is an important opportunity for our community to come together, share voices, and help shape real solutions to prevent su***de on the Iron Range. Every perspective matters as we work to build a stronger, more resilient community. 💚

Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please consider stopping by and being part of this life-saving conversation..

09/22/2025

✨ Self-Care Traps ✨

Sometimes the hardest part of self-care isn’t doing it—it’s remembering to do it.

That’s where self-care traps come in. Think of them as little setups you create for your future self:

💧 A water bottle by your bed
🧴 Lotion on the end table
🪑 A cozy blanket by your chair
🥕 Snacks in a basket

They’re called “traps” because you’re gently tricking yourself into making the caring choice—without needing extra energy, willpower, or time.

💡 What’s one self-care trap you’ve set for yourself lately?

09/16/2025

Our reset room is making slow progress

09/10/2025

A gentle reminder to look beyond behaviors to what may be driving those behaviors.

As we begin a new school year, we’re reminded that the children who need love and support the most often ask for it in the most unloving ways.

In our county and region, we carry higher rates of childhood trauma than the state average — and this trauma shows up in our classrooms, our homes, and our community. Too often, the kids with the least support and opportunity face the most punishment, when what they truly need is understanding, connection, and care.

Let’s look beyond the behavior and see the hurt — and the potential — in every child. Together, we can be the difference. 💙

09/08/2025

🌟 Today is National 988 Day 🌟

988 is more than just a number—it’s a lifeline.
When you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of su***de, a mental health crisis, or substance use distress, help is just three digits away.

📞 Dial 988 and you’ll be connected to trained crisis counselors who are there to listen, provide support, and connect you with resources.

💜 Mental health matters. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
💜 Share this message—you never know who might need to see it today.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please don’t wait. Call or text 988.
You are not alone. Hope is here. 🌱

09/08/2025

✨ During my interview with Angie Weber on The Parent Toolbox podcast, one of the things I said really stuck with her:

“Kids are watching how we regulate.”

Our children don’t just listen to what we say—they learn by watching us. They need to see that it’s okay to feel big emotions and that it’s possible to cope with them in healthy ways.

When you regulate yourself in those heated parenting moments (the ones where you feel like you’re about to lose your cool), you’re teaching your kids something powerful:
🌱 That emotions don’t have to control them.
🌱 That they do have choices in how they respond.
🌱 That self-control is possible, even when things feel overwhelming.

It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being real, and showing them healthier options. 💛

💬 I’d love to hear—what helps you regulate in those tough parenting moments?