Following the tragic loss of 19-year-old Liv to suicide, her mom Honey and sister Tess decided to start a non-profit organization to tackle the current youth mental health crisis by encouraging open conversations about mental health. We are a group of artists, filmmakers, and creative humans from around the world, whose lives have been touched by youth suicide. We are collaborating with youth and mental health professionals to create thoughtful experiences and tools aimed at sparking the kind of fearless communication that can save lives. The Liv Project provides tools and resources designed to eliminate the stigma of mental health issues and reverse the soaring rate of youth suicide. We envision a global shift where fear of judgement does not hold anyone back from speaking openly about their mental health. A world where we all have the skills to compassionately listen, support, and safely guide those in crisis, so that youth suicide is no longer an option. Our programs and tools include: ? Award-winning documentary film MY SISTER LIV ? The Game That Goes There?, a fun conversation starting game that organically generates open conversations about mental health ? Free easy to use, printable conversation guides for those who are worried about themselves or others and a wealth of resources, videos, and articles. Reach out to us to learn how you can bring our programming to your school, community, or organization.
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Happy Black History Month! This month is dedicated to celebrating the history and achievements of Black Americans. This month, we’re sharing mental health resources for the Black community and celebrating Black Mental Health Champions. Let us continue to celebrate, honor, and remember Black History, and let us work together to celebrate and protect Black Futures.
Check out our Mental Health Director’s recent podcast interview with Colleen O’Grady about building lifelong relationships with our kiddos. https://lnkd.in/gjRg78qe
Author-The Parent-Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships, Boulder Family Counseling, PLLC
Are you always in the parent role? To listen to the full podcast: https://lnkd.in/gjRg78qe
Congratulations to the fantastic film team behind PORCELAIN WAR on earning their Oscar nomination for Documentary Feature Film! This news is extra special for us because many of the film’s producers were responsible for the making of our film, MY SISTER LIV. PORCELAIN WAR, co-directed by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, is a gripping, beautiful, timely, and moving film that captures the resilience of artists amid the war in Ukraine. Critics have declared that it “masterfully illustrates the enduring power of art in the face of adversity.†Everyone at The Liv Project sends them love and wishes them the best of luck on Oscar night.????? ?? ?? https://lnkd.in/e_B9zFXj
Hello Colorado Friends! Our mental health director, Susan Caso, will speak with Jordan Gato, the health and wellness coordinator for BVSD, at The Boulder Bookstore on February 5 at 6:30 p.m. Register for this free event at the link below!
Author-The Parent-Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships, Boulder Family Counseling, PLLC
Excited to be speaking with Jordan Goto at the Boulder Bookstore. Go to CasoBBS.eventbrite.com to register or the Boulder Bookstore website under events.
Today, we celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s great work and commitment to freedom, community, and love. We may not know what is to come, but we do know that we are never alone; we are together. On this day of service, and on all days, may we honor his legacy and remain steadfast in our commitment to leading with love. Love our communities and love ourselves. Community, belonging, and acceptance are protective factors for our mental health. We all deserve to be seen, listened to, and loved. If you or someone you know needs support or resources in addition to those on our website, here are some wonderful organizations! American Foundation for Suicide Prevention BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) RAINN The Trevor Project Crisis Text Line Trans Lifeline Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 988 Suicide Life Line
Research shows that asking this question can be life-saving! It brings relief to a suicidal person to know that they can be open about their feelings. Once you ask the question, be prepared to listen, be present,?and not go into problem-solving mode. Validate, empathize, and compassionately listen to what they are going through and then offer to help connect them with the proper support. Connect with any of these great organizations for free, confidential, 24/7 support: Crisis Text Line, Text: LIV to 741741 Suicide lifeline: 988 The Trevor Project, saving young LGBTQ lives: 866-488-7386 RAINN, sexual assault hotline: 800-656-HOPE Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Ask the question directly: “Are you thinking about killing yourself?†No matter how awkward or wrong or harsh it feels, asking direct questions about suicide is one of the most important things you can do to save a life, and according to the National Institute of Mental Health, studies have shown that asking people about suicidal thoughts and behaviors does not cause or increase such thoughts. Share this post to spread awareness, and remember: a mental health emergency deserves a mental health response. #SuicideAwareness #MentalHealthMatters
Today marks six years since I lost my precious Liv to suicide. Our community was in disbelief since few were aware of her mental health struggles and saw her as a vibrant, happy, beautiful, incorrigible, uproariously funny, talented, loved, and compassionate young woman (which she indeed was!). They could not comprehend why she would want to end her life. This date continues to haunt me as I grapple with profound feelings of grief and loss, leaving a deep void in my heart. Everyone has battles, and we might never see them, but if you sense someone is having a tough time, trust that they likely are. Don’t hesitate to reach out; listening with compassion and validation can be a lifeline for someone in a mental health crisis. My mission is to prevent other families or communities from enduring this kind of loss. That is why my daughter Tess and I co-founded The Liv Project. If you want to learn more about preventing youth suicide, I encourage you to explore our film, resources, programming, and inspiring stories. If you are struggling or know someone who is, remember you are never alone. Warmly, Honey Beuf https://lnkd.in/esBamSXc 24 hour Crisis Resources: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline? Crisis Text Line: Text LIV to 741741 The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 Tans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
It's Fearless Friday, and we're GOING THERE! This week's prompts are from the "Going There" deck of The Game That Goes There?. https://lnkd.in/e59agkJP
Just weeks before Liv's passing during her winter holiday break, she created this heartfelt "No One Is Alone" video from one of her favorite musicals.?Her loss shocked our community, which saw her as a beautiful, joyful, and talented young woman, unaware of the profound emotional battles she fought. I share this to emphasize that depression can manifest in various forms. Please remember to treat each other with kindness, reach out to your loved ones, and if you think someone might be struggling, don't hesitate to ask if they are feeling suicidal or engaging in self-harm. Listen with empathy and care, then offer to assist them in finding the most appropriate support. Remember, no one is alone! For more resources, tools, and programming about how to have fearless conversations about mental health and youth suicide prevention, go to https://thelivproject.org/. #nooneisalone #thelivproject #mysisterliv #crisistextline #thetrevorproject #youthmentalhealth #endyouthsuicide #thegamethatgoesthere #childrenshospitalcoloradopediatricmentalhealthinstitute #headspace #988 #textlivto741741 #translifeline
We want to express our gratitude to our Mental Health Director, Susan Caso, MA, LPC, for shedding light on The Liv Project and our work to turn the tide on youth suicide. Check out Seth Goldstein’s latest episode of Entrepreneur’s Enigma this coming Tuesday. Susan discusses her influential new book, The Parent-Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships.?Thank you, Susan and Seth, for elevating the conversation about youth mental health! #thelivproject #theparentteenconnection #youthmentalhealth #familyconnections #mysisterliv #preventyouthsuicide #fearlesscommunication
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Susan Caso, MA, LPC is a clinical therapist who works with parents and teens to get long and understand each other better. She is the mental health director at The Liv Project and the author of The Parent-Teen Connection... How to build lifelong family relationships. She lives in Colorado with her husband and 3 girls. The full episode comes out on Entrepreneur's Enigma's feeds on Tuesday. #teenagers #parents #counseling #PreventingTeenSuicide #BetterFamilyRelationships #ParentTeenConnections #podcast #entrepreneurship