Ashley McCall,LMSW的动态

I’ve been in difficult places before where it felt like there were no options, and my friendships and community helped me find my way out. I’ve also lost a few friends who felt trapped, not because they wanted to give up, but because their material needs weren’t being met and, on top of that, they weren’t getting the emotional or physical support they needed. This isn’t just an individual issue—it’s a systemic one. We must all play our role in movement to build a world where we can all thrive + get the support we need. One last important reminder: When someone is struggling with thoughts of harm, their loved ones can often help bring them back to safety more effectively than crisis hotlines. It's crucial to go beyond just checking in. Invite them into your life—invite them to join you for a family gathering or do something together beforehand. The holidays can be an especially lonely time. Ask them how you can be there for them right now, and see how you can offer even small acts of support that don’t require them to figure it out on their own. Sometimes making things just 1% better can make all the difference.

Mental health is crucial for overall well-being and productivity, both at home and in the workplace. By fostering open conversations and providing support, we can create a culture where everyone feels valued and understood. Prioritizing mental health benefits not only individuals but also teams and organizations as a whole. #mentalhealthmatters #Suicideprevention #Holisticapproach #employeewellness

Suicide Prevention has so many layers. Consider those listed below

Suicide prevention is much deeper than a simple call to a Crisis hotline. often times, someone may feel trapped without access to adequate resources. During supervision I am always told, "prioritize client safety first, and assess clients psychosocial needs second."

So, you've been getting my holiday card for the past few years, and you’re scratching your head, thinking, “What in the world does this even mean?” No worries—I got you! Here's the cheat sheet: -"Wishing you a tight holiday season" Translation: I hope your holidays are amazing, cozy, and full of love—tight is the slang for "awesome" or "on point." Think warm hugs, delicious food, and zero family drama.? -"A new year of mad nonredundant connections" Let’s break this one down: -"Mad": No, not angry—it means a lot of or intensely good. -"Nonredundant connections": Fancy way of saying new and meaningful relationships that actually matter. Think: fewer awkward small-talk situations, more people who genuinely have your back.? Basically, I'm wishing you a year filled with real ones—friends, colleagues, and partners who lift you up, not just duplicate the same old conversations about football games. (Unless you're a Ravens fan, you know!) So there you have it! From Social Capital Builder #1 straight to your dome piece (I'm not breaking this one down).?Wishing you love, laughs, and social capital investments that yield more than a bull stock market.? Now go out there and make 2025 mad tight!?

Just like that and the holidays are over. It’s a new calendar year so everyone will be talking about goals. More money, more clients, a new blah blah blah. I want you to focus on something else. Remember what makes the holidays so magical. Think about how you felt being around family. The look in your kids’ eyes when they opened presents on Christmas. The new years countdown. Take that feeling, bottle it up wherever you need to and take it with you all year. Do not lose sight of that while you start focusing on the next challenge this year will bring. Don’t remember only WHY it is you do what you do But more importantly, WHO you do it for. Those moments will become fewer as the years go by. Work will never seize to be there in the same capacity. Family is always the top priority, and that shouldn’t ever change Just because the holidays are over. Happy New Me. Happy New You. Happy New Year. Yours truthfully, Michael #changeprovoking

The Gift of Slowing Down This Holiday Season * As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get caught in the whirlwind of shopping lists, social obligations, and year-end tasks. But what if the greatest gift you could offer yourself and your loved ones this year is presence and not presents? * From a psychodynamic perspective, our busyness is often more than just a packed schedule or a full calendar. It can reflect a deeper avoidance of stillness where unresolved feelings or unacknowledged needs reside and whilst the quiet can be intimidating … it’s also where connection and renewal take place. * This Christmas, consider embracing moments of pause … take … time … to sit with a loved one and really listen. * Savour a slow morning with no agenda. * Reflect on the year behind you and re-assess what truly matters ... now. * These small acts of slowing down can leave a lasting impact … on you and those around you. * Remember, the holidays aren’t just about doing more … they’re an invitation to be more. * So let yourself unwrap the joy of simply being! How will you make space for stillness this season? I'd love to hear your thoughts!

? Welcome to “let’s circle back in the new year” season! We’ve called it: December 17th is now officially "World Circle Back Day" ?? That means you have one (productive) week left of 2024! Here’s how to make the most of it so you can enjoy the holidays, and have a smooth return in the new year: ? Don’t try to do it all. Pick a few important things to complete (rather than trying to make a little progress on everything). ? Scrap it now. If it’s not worth circling back, don’t say you will. Scrap the projects that aren’t important or impactful now so they don’t take up any more of your time or mental energy in 2025. ? Write it down. Holiday schedules will vary and you don’t want to leave your team stuck (or worse have them calling you on your time off) because they can’t find something they need. Make sure statuses are updated, tasks are tracked, and decisions are documented so it’s easy for others to jump in (you’re future self will thank you in January too!) ??? Why December 17th? Check out the full research ?? https://lnkd.in/gR3XutKq Happy holidays!?

Whatever feelings and significance the holidays inspire in you, whether on the list or off, may you use the time to hit the reset button, both personally and professionally. https://lnkd.in/ehJRFiVN #wishesfortheholidays #personalcoaching #professionalcoaching

Greetings to you all. Overall thanks to all followers and non-followers for reading my random post. I hope you had a happy Christmas 2024. I wish you all have a safe prosperous new year of 2025. Christmas to me is the time to get together and New year in my own words, is simply a reset of anew 12months. Other meaning; it is a year of renewal for all business and personal activities. Embrace tomorrow and beyond to find or seek what the future has to offer. Take a bunch of care in your journey that surely there are many holiday makers still on the road having great moments out there. Spending money with good reason is not a waste of wealth but helping businesses and for the economy to boost. How to spend our wealth in general still is crucial to monitor our spending habit. Take care of your health because good health is an ultimatum strength from within to face the world of uncertain. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025??.