Ready to Hope Club Summer Activities
We are so excited to connect with you this summer! As we have shared, our club is brand new and the…
Introduction to ACT Therapy “Tools”
So far we’ve discussed a broad overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT, pronounced “act†because it is an action-oriented therapy!),…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: the Processes
Last week we introduced Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with a brief overview, which you can check out here, but as a…
An Introduction to ACT Therapy
Before we dive in, I would like to just speak on a personal level about ACT therapy. I promise this will…
Using Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress and Anxiety
What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation? Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is an exercise that has long been a tool to help combat…
The Benefits of Yoga for Mental Wellness and How to Get Started!
Even if you’ve never practiced yoga, you certainly know of it, and know that it can benefit your well-being in a…
Meditation: Why to try it and easy ways to get started
It is generally accepted that meditation can benefit your mental health, but how exactly, and where should you start?! First, let’s…
Resource: Supportive Touch
While there are some people who don’t love touch, most of us know: hugs make us feel better. Touch, hugs, physical…
Resource: Music Therapy
Ready to Hope seeks to support teens towards mental wellness, this post is about music therapy as a resource for teens
How to Support a Friend who is Struggling
As we get ready to kick off our Ready to Hope Carmel High School club, with the mission being bring students…