HIR Wellness Institute

Dear Relatives, ? This spring, our Daughters of Tradition and Sons of Tradition groups are engaging in mask-making as a therapeutic art practice. Masks can serve as protection, a means of hiding, a connection to culture, a reflection of how we wish to be seen, or something entirely different. As our youth create their masks, our interns are building meaningful connections with our young relatives, listening to their stories, honoring their feelings, teaching stress reduction and coping skills, and sharing in the creative process.? ? In practicing these therapeutic clinical skills, interns are simultaneously mentored and taught by our team of Integrated Interdisciplinary Field instructors on the CAM??Theoretical Approach and how this approach informs their practice as future clinicians. In this exchange of art and storytelling, both youth and interns learn from one another, deepening their relational health and sense of belonging, further creating a shift in the relationship dynamic between providers and relatives being served. ? We are so proud of our interns! ? In Community, HIR Wellness Institute

Dear Relatives, Here at HIR Wellness Institute, Occupational Therapy (OT) is a vital part of our Comprehensive Mental Health Care model, helping relatives develop skills for increased independence and engagement in daily life. Supported by our integrated and interdisciplinary team, we provide adaptive care to children, youth, families, and communities impacted by violence, as well as those with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. OT at HIR Wellness Institute is life-changing! It is accessible, empowering, and improves overall health and well-being. In community, HIR Wellness Institute #mentalhealth #wellness #occupationaltherapy

Dear relatives, At HIR Wellness Institute, we are more than just a training institute of the CAM? Theoretical Approach— we are a movement for healing through informed action. Through our comprehensive integrated interdisciplinary mental health and wellness-based programs and services, we empower our community to take charge of their wellness and growth. Take a look at how one of our Occupational Therapist Doctoral students made a real impact, bringing healing and transformation to our Elders this past week! In Community, HIR Wellness Institute????

Dear relatives, Check out what our Daughters of Tradition and Sons of Tradition groups did last week! To learn more about our groups, visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gvu68G9R In community, HIR Wellness Institute

Dear relatives, The HIR Wellness Institute will be closed today, Friday, March 7th, 2025, for our Organizational Care Days off! Our CEO and Founder, Lea S. Denny, created and implemented Organizational Care Days off in 2023 to intentionally invest in the well-being of our team members, recognizing the potential impact of the heartfelt work being done to serve relatives impacted by violence. These days are a time for team members to recharge, reconnect, and intentionally slow things down to breathe in all that brings joy, rest, and belonging. If you are interested in victim advocacy or social and emotional support, please contact our CARES Warmline at (414) 748 2592. All calls and text messages will be returned within 1 business day after we have returned to our offices on Monday, March 10th, 2025. In Community, HIR Wellness Institute ????

Dear Relatives, We wanted to give you an update on what our amazing interns are up to. They have been impressing us every day with their dedication to learning and growing as future providers. Last week they got Mental Health First Aid certified! We invite you to celebrate the growth of our students with us! ? In Community, HIR Wellness Institute?

Dear Relatives, Please join us in celebrating the birthday of Estela, one of our Occupational Therapy Doctoral Interns! Estela brings a warm and gentle presence to our community. She has brought her gifts to HIR Wellness by working with our Elders to build occupational skills, emotional awareness, coping skills, and more! Estela has shown dedication to the CAM? Framework and to all of our relatives and staff at HIR Wellness. Estela constantly shares her wisdom and perspective as an Occupational Therapy student, showing multiple ways to heal. Estela continues to lean into the mission and vision of HIR Wellness and brightens every room she walks into. We are delighted to celebrate her today! Please join us in wishing Estela a joyful birthday! In Community, The HIR Wellness Institute Team??????

Dear Relatives, We would like to take a moment to recognize Jamie, our incredible Chief Community Engagement Officer. Please join us in celebrating Jamie’s 5-year anniversary with HIR Wellness Institute! Over the past five years, Jamie has shown unwavering commitment to our mission, building meaningful relationships and creating spaces where healing and belonging thrive. Jamie leads with compassion, wisdom, strength, humility, and integrity. Her work reminds us that healing happens in connection, with ourselves, our beloveds, our communities, and our ancestors. Jamie, we celebrate you! We are so grateful for the light, knowledge, and care you continue to share with all of us. We celebrate you and are grateful to continue walking alongside you in this healing work. With love and gratitude, The HIR Wellness Institute Team

Dear Relatives, This month and every month, we honor and celebrate Black History, recognizing the resilience, brilliance, and immeasurable contributions of our Black, African American, Afro-Indigenous relatives, and all across the African Diaspora. We invite you to take a moment to pause and reflect, celebrate, and honor our relatives. Their stories, innovations, and leadership are woven into the very fabric of our communities, nation, and world. Let us continue to take action by committing to amplifying voices across the African Diaspora and ensuring that our spaces not only provide healing but also honor the wisdom and lived experiences of our relatives. In Solidarity, HIR Wellness Institute ?????

Dear relatives,? ? We want to send out a huge thank you to Anodyne Coffee Roasters for their generous donation of coffee! We are so grateful to be able to provide our Relatives with a warm cup of coffee while they receive healing connections. A good cup of coffee provides comfort and care to the person receiving it.? ? Thank you, Anodyne Coffee Roasters, for your continued support of HIR Wellness Institute and the Relatives we serve. We appreciate your continued investment in CAM? and our spaces.? ? To learn how you can support our free mental health and wellness services, please visit https://lnkd.in/djSkt2YG.? ? With gratitude,? HIR Wellness Institute ?? ??