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  Managing Difficult Conversations & Situations

  A collection of programs, helpful news articles and external resources to support individuals, families and communities faced with difficult conversations on sensitive issues.

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  Kea Norrell-Aitch

  Child and Family Development Educator, Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid Coordinator
  kea@msu.edu
  586-469-6264
  

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  How to Support Survivors of Suicide Attempts

  Published on November 7, 2018
  In Michigan, one person dies by suicide every seven hours. For every suicide death, there are 25 attempts. As a concerned family member, friend or community member, what can you do to support suicide attempt survivors?

• Ways to deal with major crisis stress

  Published on November 13, 2017
  Crisis happens less frequently but can cause a lot of stress.

• The power of today

  Published on December 28, 2017
  Keeping your mind focused on the present moment helps it forget the unpleasant memories of the past.

• Benefits of mindfulness

  Published on September 19, 2017
  Regardless of age, practicing mindfulness can benefit your life and the way you handle challenges.

• Nature provides many lessons that connect to our mindfulness practice

  Published on April 13, 2017
  As the weather changes, consider taking your mindfulness practice outdoors.

• The power of reconnecting with a sense of goodness

  Published on December 27, 2017
  No matter what disturbance is gripping your mind, there is a level of peace you can tap into when you connect with your soul.

• Forgiveness: Discussing it as a family

  Published on May 8, 2017
  Forgiveness can be difficult to navigate. Learn about ideas for teaching it to children and discussing it as a family.

• Some compliments are better than others

  Published on April 10, 2015
  Things to keep in mind when complimenting young people.

• Forgiveness: The impacts of an apology

  Published on May 8, 2017
  Forgiveness can be difficult to navigate and so can apologizing. Learn how to apologize and the benefits of apologizing.

• Helping youth feel physically and emotionally safe

  Published on June 26, 2013
  4-H Youth Development programs strive to develop life skills in youth. In Michigan, volunteers use the 4-H Guiding Principles to help them achieve their goals. This article focuses on 4-H Guiding Principle Two: Youth are physically and emotionally safe.

• The power of intuition

  Published on May 27, 2015
  Learning to listen to our intuition is a valuable skill that we should all try to improve.

• When boundaries are crossed

  Published on July 29, 2016
  What to do if someone crosses the line and makes you feel disrespected or uncomfortable.

• The art of asking questions

  Published on November 5, 2015
  Successful mentors ask many questions and avoid giving advice.

• Boundaries have benefits

  Published on January 5, 2018
  Setting boundaries may be difficult but they yield benefits.

• Redefining boundaries

  Published on January 5, 2018
  Boundaries can change as situations and people change.

• Tips for setting boundaries

  Published on January 5, 2018
  Boundaries allow us to cope with the realities of life, find balance and happiness, and keep our priorities in check.

• What secrets can you keep?

  Published on September 26, 2014
  You expect your mentee to confide in you, but sometimes they disclose information that needs to be shared.

• Restoring trust in the workplace

  Published on February 26, 2014
  “Trust is like the air we breathe. When it’s present, nobody really notices. But when it’s absent, everybody notices.” -Warren Buffet

• Understanding the role of trust in successful work environments

  Published on February 20, 2014
  Studies show that organizations with a high level of trust have increased employee morale, more productive workers and lower staff turnover.