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admin — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:22:19 +0000

A person
Is never as quiet or unrestrained as they seem, or as bad or good,
as vulnerable or as strong,
as sweet or as feisty;
We are thickly layered,
page lying upon page,
behind simple covers.

And love ~ it is not the book itself, but the binding.
It can rip us apart or hold us together.
Layers,
by their nature, are fragile things.

Exercise Is A Natural Antidote for Depression

admin — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:38:40 +0000

“Meet Dan. Dan is my Pilates instructor at Strong Body Pilates in Studio City. When I think about my own mental health, I am very passionate about maintaining consistency with my Pilates workouts. There are many different ways to quiet and calm the mind. Pilates is kind of an active meditation in that the mind must be active and focused, allowing for long, calming breaths while staying connected to the core. I always leave my sessions with Dan feeling invigorated, yet with a calm and quiet mind. I have found that my anxiety greatly decreases when I am faithful to my routine of Pilates. Thank you Dan!

Exercise is a natural antidote for depression. Consider trying Pilates, not only for fitness goals but to develop a strong mind-body connection and stimulate the production of serotonin in the brain. See http://www.livestrong.com/article/22590-effects-exercise-serotonin-levels/ for more information on how exercise can improve your mood. ”

making our children’s welfare paramount for a healthier world

admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:25:15 +0000

“In re Gault” celebrates our commitment to making our children’s welfare paramount

for a healthier world, a brighter future. Celebrate National Children’s Mental

Health Awareness Day, May 9, 2013. For more information, go to

http://awarenessweek.ffcmh.org

“In re Gault” is featured here on this little Huntington Beach star! It is

considered one of our foremost important designs, as “protection of the child” is

not only the first and single most important concern of the Court, but of our

families and larger society. In re Gault (1967) extended the right to counsel to

children charged with delinquency even if parents were unable to afford counsel. The

decision grew out of the Court’s recognition that the juvenile delinquency system

had failed to meet the special and individual needs of children caught up in a

nonrehabilitative system of criminal law.

In the Best Interests of the Child, we strive to protect and nurture, cultivate

their strength and passions, prepare them for the promises and opportunities of

society, and support their struggle to attain a separate identity with physical,

emotional and moral self-reliance. Celebrate National Children’s Mental Health

Awareness Day, May 9, 2013. For more information, go to

http://awarenessweek.ffcmh.org