After one day with these ideas I was able to boost my Live Whole Health app Personal Health Inventory scores to 5's. I was able to create and encourage a daily routine for a recovery friendly workplace with whole health and healing PTSD symptoms with you for the month of June 2025 with the https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/docs/PTSDAware_Calendar.pdf with apps. Microsoft AI writes: Here’s a daily recovery-friendly workplace routine for June 2025. Each day’s morning check-in aligns with the VA’s PTSD Awareness Calendar, and we pair it with whole-health practices—mindfulness, movement, peer support, nutrition—to foster healing and resilience.
June 2025 Daily Reminder Plan
A consolidated schedule using Outlook Calendar, Microsoft To Do, Dreamfora AI and PTSD-&-Whole-Health apps.
Schedule
Time | Reminder Source | Action
7:00 AM | Microsoft To Do + Outlook | Journal Family & Friends thanksgiving Live Whole Health
8:30 AM | Outlook Calendar event | Team Morning Check-In: VA PTSD theme + SMART goal
10:00 AM | PTSD Family Coach in-app | Healing PTSD symptoms, Stress evaluation Skill Module
11:00 AM | CPT Coach in-app (set to daily) | Safety Plan Practice & Worksheet
12:00 PM | Guava Health in-app | Full metrics check: Journal, Activity, Energy, Mood, HR, Symptoms
1:00 PM | Heart-Rate Monitor app | Quick HR check + symptom rating
2:00 PM | Mindfulness Coach in-app | 3–5 min micro-meditation (breath, body scan)
3:00 PM | STAIR App in-app | Emotion-regulation tool (“Respect Bookends,” “Coping Cards”)
4:00 PM | Microsoft To Do task | Log any connections & insights in Live Whole Health
5:30 PM | Outlook Calendar (PE sessions) | Prolonged Exposure session reminder (for scheduled days)
8:00 PM | Dreamfora AI in-app | Evening journaling prompt: “What went well today?”
Weekly Focus
Tuesday 9:31 AM → CPT Coach’s weekly Safety Practice Plan (leave as is or switch to your chosen daily slot).
Friday 4 PM → Outlook + To Do reminder to run a 5-min Weekly Review:
Check Live Whole Health dashboard for Family & Friends, Spirit & Soul, Professional Care scores
Tweak next week’s SMART goals
How to Wire It Up
1. Outlook Calendar
New recurring events for 8:30 AM check-in & any PE appointments.
Set pop-up alert (10 min before).
2. Microsoft To Do
Create a list “June PTSD-Whole Health.”
Add one task per row above; set each to repeat and assign the reminder time.
Use “My Day” each morning to pull in that day’s tasks.
3. In-App Reminders
PTSD Family Coach, CPT Coach, Mindfulness Coach, STAIR, Guava Health, Heart-Rate Monitor, Dream fora AI:
Go to each app’s Settings → Notifications/Reminders → set the times as per the schedule.
For CPT Coach, change weekly 9:31 AM to daily 11 AM if you want a daily prompt.
4. Sync & Visibility
Pin To Do to your desktop or mobile home screen.
Add “Tasks by Planner and To Do” to your Teams channel for shared visibility.
Color-code events in Outlook (e.g., blue for personal, green for team, purple for therapy).
Pro Techniques
Use distinct notification tones/vibrations per app to immediately know the context.
Cluster similar reminders (e.g., all “app” reminders between 10 AM–3 PM) and leave large gaps early/late to breathe.
If you miss a reminder, let To Do’s “Missed tasks” view help you catch up.
At month’s end, export your To Do list and Live Whole Health progress report for an evaluation.
You may wish:
A downloadable To Do importer (.csv) with all 15 reminders pre-configured?
Step-by-step screenshots for setting in-app notifications?
A Power Automate flow template to mirror in-app alerts into Teams?
More Options:
Daily Blueprint
8:30 AM – Morning Check-In: Introduce the day’s PTSD-awareness theme
10 AM – Peer Support Break: Quick round-robin to share one technique or resource
12 PM – Nourishment & Movement: Group mindful eating or a 10 min walk
2 PM – Skill-Building Break: Micro-learning (app demo, short video, or guided exercise)
4 PM – Evaluation & Thanksgiving: Journal one insight or share a moment of thankfulness
June 2025 Themes
June 1: Pledge to raise PTSD awareness
June 2: Use the VA’s PTSD image as your profile pic
June 3: Share resources with the Veterans Crisis Line
June 4: Download PTSD Coach or PTSD Family Coach mobile apps
June 5: Listen to and subscribe to the PTSD Bytes podcast
June 6: Connect with the VA’s Facebook page
June 7: Get key information on trauma, PTSD and treatment
June 8: Step up for the VA’s Virtual Walk
June 9: Share the VA’s video about PTSD symptoms on social media
June 10: Learn about and compare PTSD treatment options
June 11: Take an online course or program on trauma recovery
June 12: Share stories of Veterans who have been there
June 13: Learn about
With Live Whole Health app Personal Health Inventory, to improve my rating from 1 to 5 for Friends, Family & Coworkers, Spirit & Soul and Professional Care, Microsoft AI offers a different approach:
7 am Thanksgiving & Connection with Live Whole Health app with "What Matters" wheel with Friends, Family & Coworkers. List people will text or call.
8 am Spirit & Soul Meditation with Microsoft AI
8:15 am Mindful Chore of doing my laundry as body-mind movement break, fold or sort mindfully, noticing textures and breaths.
12 pm Heart-to-Heart Lunch: Invite coworker or family member on a 10 minute walk with conversation starters with Microsoft AI
3 pm Soul Recharge Spirit check of inner calm with SMART goal of 5 deep breaths before email.
5:30 PM Evening evaluation with journal with app with what went well, act of kindness or connection, share goal in group chat, explore Microsoft Teams/Outlook apps for reminders
Post: I’m using @VAWholeHealth’s free Live Whole Health app + Microsoft Copilot to build daily rituals around Family & Friends and Spirit & Soul. Thankfulness check-ins, Mini mindful breaks, SMART goals for connection & calm. You are welcome to join me: #WholeHealth #PTSDRecovery
Email to Your Circle
Subject: My New Whole Health Focus, you are welcome to Join Me
Hi all,
I just completed my VA Personal Health Inventory and realized my biggest gaps are Family & Friends (1/5) and Spirit & Soul (1/5), with a mission to get both to 5/5.
Here are ideas we may do together with the free Live Whole Health app and Microsoft Copilot:
• 7 AM Thankful for loved ones • 8 AM Guided spirit-soul meditation • 8:15 AM Mindful laundry break • 12 PM Heart-to-heart lunch walk • 3 PM Soul recharge mini-pause • 5:30 PM Evaluation & journal
I encourage your health with any of these check-ins. • Download Live Whole Health: • Explore the Circle of Health: Family & Friends → – Spirit & Soul →
Hit reply if you’ll join me for a thankful text, a mindful walk or an evening evaluation, we rise with lifting each other.
With thankfulness, Desha
: Live Whole Health | VA Mobile App Store.
Resources
Instead of allowing negative beliefs or feelings, isolation, or risky behaviors to dictate my life, I chose a different approach. I celebrate whole health with Whole Health app with our Student Family Community Agenda website. I feel energized by taking steps that make a real difference with obtaining healthy food for the week with recycling together and doing paced walking for 30 minutes to help lower my heart rate while evaluating my progress in healing from PTSD symptoms with Cherishing Behaviors. Your support and the sense of community we share have helped me move forward on this path to whole health.
Thank you for growing and healing together.
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Thriving Together: Empowering Healthier Communities: Embracing Wellness: An Integrative Guide to Nurturing Mind, Body, and Environment For the month of June, I wish to co-create #communityhealth with PTSD Awareness activities with parks where I live with community agreements about healthy safe mental health practices to learn how to enjoy with our public parks and a list of resources with validated references letting love lead the way. I wish to evaluate the extent public parks facilitate the learning opportunities with Virtual Healthy School | Healthy Schools | CDC and let mental healthy practices validated with mental health communities provide learning opportunities of #communityhealth with the possibilities of spatial design for health and safety.
Thriving Together: Empowering Healthier Communities: Advocating for Public Health: A Guide to Enhancing Community Well-being in Public Parks As we approach PTSD Awareness Month this June, this is an opportune time to reflect on how these green spaces may serve as platforms for public health advocacy and the promotion of mental wellness. Acts of kindness contribute to creating a welcoming and supportive environment, fundamental for individuals dealing with PTSD and other mental health challenges. Such actions may promote social connections, increase trust, and improve the overall well-being of community members. As I document the outcomes of these practices on my blog with learning opportunities, I wish to raise awareness and provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of these strategies. The data collected may inform future initiatives and help individualize programs to meet the specific needs of the community. By implementing these recommended practices, public parks may become hubs of health, art, faith, and education, supporting the well-being of all visitors. I wish to integrate mental health awareness into the fabric of community life, and with careful planning and action, may lead to a healthier, more vibrant community. The use of micro-goals, the practice of thankfulness, and the promotion of kindness are all strategies to significantly enhance the well-being of individuals and communities. As we move forward, let us embrace these practices in our public parks and work together towards a future where public health advocacy is interwoven with the everyday experiences of our park visitors. Together, we may create community support for health and happiness to endure beyond PTSD Awareness Month and serve as a beacon of hope for all.
Thriving Together: Empowering Healthier Communities: Self-Care With Caregiving With June being PTSD Awareness Month, our reflections on self-care take on an added layer of significance. This is a time to acknowledge the struggles faced by those living with PTSD and to evaluate how our actions, both big and small, may foster an environment of healing and understanding. As I evaluate, I wish to count the blessings and positive outcomes of my paths:
1. The increased awareness and conversation around mental health, breaking down stigmas and opening doors to understanding.
2. The growth of resources with PTSD Family Coach app provide tools and support for those in need.
3. Acts of kindness ripple through our communities, often starting as small gestures yet growing into waves of positive change.
Acts of Kindness: A Ripple Effect
Informed by our experiences in May 2024, we carry forward the lessons learned into June. Acts of kindness—towards ourselves and others—are noble deeds; they are the very threads to weave the fabric of a compassionate society. They are reminders how love and care may manifest in countless ways, from a listening ear to a helping hand extended in a public park.
Encouraging Learning and Growth
This blog is a platform for sharing, for expressing thankfulness, and for encouraging myself and others with empathy for successful learning. Endings are a chance for new beginnings. I have learned the importance of letting love lead the way with evidence-based practices with health science support. I learn to seek out the best in ourselves and in others, to reach out, to support, and to understand. Love is the compass to guide my path to help navigate challenges. Empathy allows us to see the world through the eyes of others, to feel their joys and their pains, and to learn from their experiences. Empathy enables me to use the lessons of May to inform and enrich the days of June for acts of kindness, moments of self-care, and steps towards healing.
Embracing Self-Care: An Integrative Guide for a Healthier June
June brings the promise of longer days, warmer weather, and the learning opportunity to focus on self-care. Self-care is an essential aspect of maintaining both physical and mental health to benefit everyone. This month, I wish to learn a holistic approach to self-care, encompassing various aspects of life.
**Physical Activity and Nutrition**
I learn to start with the basics: aim for at least 8 hours of sleep each night to allow my body to rest and recover. Hydration is important. I keep a water bottle handy and sip throughout the day. Nutrition plays a crucial role in how we feel. I focus on eating well-balanced meals to fuel my body and mind. I try to incorporate at least 30 minutes of paced walking into my daily routine and evaluate using a heart rate monitor to stay within my optimal exercise zone.
**Mental and Emotional Well-being**
I wish to integrate mental health practices into my day with sharing my story with media, wear green for support of mental health awareness and participate in events to foster therapeutic interactions and build secure attachments. I wish to set aside time for regular breaks and ensure I have an action plan for my mental health practices. I learn asking for help is a sign of strength.
**Environmental Consciousness**
I learn to adopt the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle to contribute to environmental health to benefit the planet and provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
**Spiritual Connection**
I learn to connect spiritually, whether through sunlight and gardening or other practices to ground myself and provide peace.
**Occupational and Intellectual Growth**
I learn to engage in learning opportunities such as CDC's Virtual Healthy School or explore PTSD Family Coach app to expand my knowledge and skills. I set goals and create an action plan with tasks assigned to due dates to track my progress.
**Consent and Comfort**
I try to seek consent before physical touch and make adjustments to ensure comfort, whether for seating arrangements or the need for pain relief. I try to communicate openly about my needs and listen to others when they express theirs.
**Inclusivity and Respect**
I try to adopt principles of inclusivity, accessibility, equality, respect, and balance in all areas of life, connect with how I feel and move my body to reduce stress and anxiety.
**Relationships and Boundaries**
I wish to improve my relationships by learning how to set boundaries kindly and compassionately. I learn to say, "I support you, yet I need..." to take care of my needs.
**Community and Support**
I wish to reach out to friends, family, your primary healthcare provider, and mental health resources with challenges
As we move into June, I wish to set intentions for my mental health practices, evaluate my growth, and find ways to help myself and others.
Thriving Together: Empowering Healthier Communities: The Power of Laughter with Humor in Mental Health Treatment and Recovery Navigating Conversations About Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month
June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding and encouraging support for individuals experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This is a time when discussions about mental health come to the forefront, and the potential for intense arguments or conflicts may arise. Whether due to differing opinions, misunderstandings, or the sensitive nature of the topic, I learn to approach these conversations with care.
Here are some strategies to help reduce the intensity of arguments or conflicts about mental health during PTSD Awareness Month:
1. **Educate Yourself and Others**: Knowledge is a powerful tool. Take the time to learn about PTSD and impact on individuals. Share credible resources and information from the National Center for PTSD to foster a better understanding among peers.
2. **Practice Active Listening**: Often, conflicts escalate when individuals feel unheard. Make a conscious effort to listen actively, without interrupting or planning your response while the other person is speaking unless you need to take a break and give a respectful sign to stop.
3. **Use "I" Statements**: Communicate your thoughts and feelings using "I" statements to express yourself without placing blame or making assumptions about others' intentions.
4. **Stay Calm and Composed**: Emotions may run high during discussions about mental health. Strive to remain calm and composed, even if the conversation becomes heated. Taking deep breaths and pausing before responding may help maintain a level-headed dialogue.
5. **Seek Common Ground**: Look for areas of agreement to serve as a foundation for a more constructive conversation. Focusing on shared goals to support those with PTSD, may help redirect the discussion towards positive outcomes.
6. **Acknowledge and Respect Differences**: I learn to acknowledge different viewpoints and respect the person even if I disagree with their perspective.
7. **Set Boundaries**: If the conversation becomes too intense, I learn to set boundaries and respectfully excuse myself from the discussion if the discussion leads to distress or conflict.
8. **Encourage Professional Support**: Remind others how professional help is available and effective. Encouraging individuals to seek support from mental health professionals as a constructive way to approach the topic of PTSD treatment.
9. **Promote Coping Strategies**: Share everyday strategies that can help manage PTSD symptoms, such as relaxation techniques, establishing a routine, and engaging in positive activities.
10. **Highlight Resilience Factors**: Discuss how resilience factors may reduce the risk of PTSD, such as seeking support from friends, family, or support groups, and having a coping strategy for getting through traumatic events.
By employing these strategies, conversations about mental health during PTSD Awareness Month may be more productive and less confrontational with awareness and support for those affected by PTSD, and contribute to a more informed and compassionate society. I learn how reducing the intensity of conflicts starts with understanding, empathy, and a willingness to engage in respectful dialogue.
6. **Evaluate Your Practice**: Evaluate your current approach to mental health treatment and recovery. How do you integrate humor now, and what are you hoping to change or improve?
7. **Plan for Implementation**: Think about how to apply what you learn at the event in your work. Are there specific techniques or ideas you are hoping to implement? How will you measure their effectiveness? I learn the power of humor to connect people from the beginning with asking questions about humor while being careful of woundedness and heavy emotions to make sure humor feels safe and healing.
Thriving Together: Empowering Healthier Communities: Co-creating Community Health: A Journey Towards Inclusivity and Well-being Feeling thankful for love and recognizing the progress made in managing conditions of PTSD are powerful affirmations of the human spirit's resilience and is a reminder of hope and a path towards healing. Taking the pledge to raise PTSD awareness signifies a commitment to acknowledge the struggles faced by many and to participate in creating an environment to support healing and growth.
Thriving Together: Empowering Healthier Communities: Preparing for and with PTSD Awareness Month: A Guide to Mindful Participation June marks PTSD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder—a condition with affects on millions worldwide. With this month, I realize the importance to be prepared for participating in community events at Riverside Park with supportive people and organizations. Participating in PTSD Awareness Month may be attending events and to co-create a healthier community. Supporting someone with PTSD who is also at risk for heart disease can be challenging, but there are several ways you can help:
Encourage Professional Help: Encourage them to seek professional help for both PTSD and heart health. This could include therapists, psychiatrists, and cardiologists.
Promote Healthy Lifestyle: Encourage a heart-healthy lifestyle. This includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and avoiding harmful habits like smoking or excessive alcohol.
Support in Stress Management: Help them find effective stress management techniques. This could be through mindfulness, meditation, yoga, or other relaxation techniques.
Be Patient and Understanding: Understand that recovery from PTSD and managing heart health is a long process and can have ups and downs. Be patient and provide emotional support.
Educate Yourself: Learn more about PTSD and heart disease. The more you understand, the better you can support them.
Encourage Regular Check-ups: Regular medical check-ups are crucial for monitoring heart health, especially for someone with PTSD.
Join Support Groups: Consider joining a support group for families and friends of people with PTSD. It can be helpful to connect with others who are facing similar challenges.
Remember, it’s important to take care of your own mental and physical health too. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, consider seeking support for yourself as well. It’s not easy supporting someone with PTSD and heart disease, but your support can make a big difference in their journey towards recovery and health management.
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Connecting heart rate monitors with exercise for PTSD patients can be a beneficial way to manage symptoms and improve overall health. Here are some steps on how to do it:
Choose the Right Heart Rate Monitor: Select a heart rate monitor that is comfortable, reliable, and accurate. Some of the best heart rate monitors include the Polar H9 Heart Rate Sensor1, the Polar OH12, and the Polar H10 chest strap3. These devices can connect to your watch or fitness equipment seamlessly.
Connect to Fitness Apps: Most heart rate monitors can connect to fitness apps such as Strava2. These apps can help track your heart rate during exercise and provide valuable data for managing your health.
Monitor Exercise Intensity: Use the heart rate monitor to track the intensity of your workouts. This can help ensure you’re exercising at a safe and effective level for your health.
Pair with Professional Guidance: If possible, work with a healthcare provider or a fitness professional who can guide you on how to use the heart rate monitor effectively in your exercise routine. They can help set appropriate heart rate zones for your workouts.
Consistent Use: Consistency is key. Regular use of the heart rate monitor during exercise can provide valuable data over time, which can be used to adjust your exercise routine and manage your PTSD symptoms.
Objective Assessment: Objective assessment of exercise adherence could be assessed through the use of accelerometers paired with chest-strap heart rate monitors. This would allow researchers or healthcare providers to objectively assess the frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise during the intervention.
Remember, it’s always important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have PTSD or other health conditions. They can provide personalized advice based on your specific needs and circumstances.
Amidst the activities, i wish to evaluate the positives—love, the healing power of sunlight, and the progress made in PTSD treatment. I feel thankful for peace and efforts towards better mental health.
As we prepare for and with PTSD Awareness Month, I wish to remember to equip myself with the necessary items, engage in community health initiatives, share valuable resources, and express thankfulness for my journey of learning how to help myself and others heal from the effects of PTSD. Together, we may make a difference in the lives of those affected by PTSD and contribute to a healthier, more informed community. I learn how a healthy body contributes to a healthy mind, and every step taken towards mental health awareness is a step towards a healthier society.
Thriving Together: Empowering Healthier Communities: Embracing Community Health and Inclusivity During PTSD Awareness Month PTSD Awareness Month serves as a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by individuals who have experienced traumatic events, including veterans who have served our nations. The emphasis on community health during this month is a testament to the collective effort required to address the complexities of PTSD. With learning to support one another through inclusive and respectful principles, we may build a foundation for healthier communities. I learn to take regular breaks, talk about your needs, and plan appointments to meet your goals.
Pride Month: Share resources for LGBTQ+ Veterans
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/socials/docs/Social-Planning-Worksheet.pdf
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/socials/docs/National-Resources-Form.pdf
Thriving Together: Empowering Healthier Communities: The Art of Mindfulness: A Path to Well-being With PTSD Awareness Month, I learn the importance of practicing mindfulness with https://www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/mindfulcoach_app.asp. My goal is to practice mindfulness and evaluate benefits to improve stress, thoughts, emotions, rest, relax, concentration, focus, blood pressure, brain, immune functioning, acceptance, knowledge, awareness of body, breath and senses, compassion, loving-kindness, eating, listening, looking and walking.
With mindful eating, I feel improvement in stress with slowing down and thinking more carefully with the process of eating, creating a calmer feeling, and more relaxed about the challenge of eating, changing my focus to the process of eating encouraging brain connection to the process of eating, listening with taste, looking with compassion with touch at the apple and then sandwich with yellow pepper, garden greens with low fat mozzarella cheese with English muffin and then drink with milk. A beluga whale glided in the Sebastian River and surfaced then swam off toward Riverside Park and fish began to jump helped me to feel loving kindness. Birds, cardinals and doves began to comment including a pileated woodpecker. Sirens began to wail. With another mindful eating session, I feel compassion for connecting while eating and getting nutritional needs met with everyone.
With mindful walking, I think about lift and step of my walking in rhythmic motion. I feel a moment of rest with turning around and relax into listening to the rhythm of the walk with paced walking with Google Fit, looking to make sure my walk is safe and understanding awareness of PTSD Awareness Month and how the structure of the apps support awareness of family neighborhood connections with love for my efforts to prevent and reduce heart disease with pulse and heart rate monitoring with apps. 65 pulse rate before exercise, 78/72 with 2 30 minutes paced walks, 77/88/71 Heart Rate Monitor - Pulse App - Apps on Google Play; 78/76/72 Blood Pressure App: BP Monitor - Apps on Google Play. With second 30 minutes paced mindful walking, I focused on stepping natural and relaxed with lift and step. I felt shifts between listening with ear buds to the quiet tones to help reduce stress and the family neighborhood connections. How I healed PTSD symptoms: instead of being bothered by negative beliefs and feelings, and distant from others, I chose to apply the respect bookends with STAIR app technique with friendly respectful focus and regroup with ACT ideas for support with loving kindness for my efforts to reach out with PTSD Awareness Month to be respectful of healthy boundaries while also encouraging awareness of how to heal PTSD symptoms.
Thriving Together: Empowering Healthier Communities: Radiant Intersection of Summer Solstice and Learning The convergence of PTSD Awareness Month with the summer solstice presents a unique synergy. The increased sunlight uplifts spirits and also enhances learning capabilities, providing a fertile ground for education and awareness initiatives. As we embrace the warmth and light of the longest day, let us also shine a spotlight on the importance of health education and the role of data science in amplifying these messages for the betterment of society.
Thriving Together: Empowering Healthier Communities: Understanding PTSD and Support: An Integrative Guide One of the key components of PTSD Awareness Month is PTSD Screening Day. This day encourages individuals to take a proactive step in evaluating their mental health through a PTSD Self-Screen, a tool designed to identify symptoms and get support with professional attention. The screening is easily accessible online, providing a private and immediate way for individuals to check in on their mental well-being.
For those seeking emotional support, resources are readily available. The 988 Lifeline, hosted with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), offers free, confidential prevention and crisis resources. This service is valuable for individuals or loved ones in need of support, providing best practices for US professionals and anyone looking for guidance.
The #SeasonOfSelfCare campaign complements these efforts by encouraging individuals to stop and listen to their needs, fostering an environment of self-care and understanding. The campaign highlights the importance of recognizing warning signs of a developing crisis, employing coping strategies, and seeking social support.
The #BeThe1To initiative outlines five action steps anyone can take to help someone in crisis:
1. Ask about their well-being in a non-judgmental way.
2. Be there for them, offering compassion and empathy.
3. Help keep them safe by discussing and removing potential risks.
4. Help them connect with support services with the 988 Lifeline.
5. Follow up with them to check in on their progress and well-being.
These steps are part of a broader set of best practices to emphasize the importance of measuring engagement through the number of calls, minutes, and follow-up interactions. Discussing coping strategies, offering emotional support, and exploring reasons for living are all crucial aspects of the support process.
For professionals and individuals, understanding triggers to suicidality, warning signs, and past survival skills may make a significant difference. Active listening, acknowledging feelings, and providing paraphrased feedback skills may be enhanced with SAMHSA resources.
PTSD Awareness Month serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for education, support, and resources for those dealing with PTSD. With utilizing the PTSD Self-Screen, engaging with the 988 Lifeline support network with #BeThe1To, we may create a more understanding and supportive society for all individuals facing mental health challenges. Help is available.
List of Best Practices available at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/sltb.12339:
Important factors to measure:
number of calls
number of minutes
number of days to first and second follow-up call
number of days between crisis and follow-up call
discuss coping strategies
offer emotional support
social contacts/settings as distractors
social contacts to call for help
discuss past survival skills
discuss triggers to suicidality
discuss warning signs
explore reasons for living
discuss safe/no use of alcohol/drugs
discuss making environment safe
explore reasons for dying
explore ambivalence re life/death
In an effort to foster a nurturing environment, I am excited to announce new learning opportunities available through the Student Family Community Agenda website. This platform features interactive elements of quizzes, puzzles, and graphics to engage our community members in health practices and data tracking. I am also focusing on heart-healthy exercises, nutritious food choices, and resources for reducing PTSD symptoms to support our members' overall well-being.
I am committed to encouraging inclusive community health initiatives beneficial for all, especially those facing challenges with PTSD.
Microsoft AI Services
Riverside Park, Vero Beach, Florida
Myself, Desha Baker
Watch video about PTSD symptoms, Video asks the question: “What is PTSD?” Video answer: “A mental health concern that some people develop after they see or experience a traumatic event. PTSD symptoms may include re-living or re-experiencing the event, avoidance, negative changes in beliefs or feelings, hyperarousal or being on guard.”
Instead of being bothered by
negative beliefs or feelings,
distant from others,
aggressive and
risky behavior,
I chose to apply the respect bookends with STAIR app technique and regroup with ACT ideas for support. I feel energized with obtaining healthy food for the week, doing paced walking for 30 minutes to lower my heart rate and to evaluate success of healing from PTSD symptoms. I support the evidence-based practices available with the smartphone apps with the help of Microsoft AI services with Google Slides.Microsoft AI Services
video about PTSD symptoms with PTSD explained in 4 minutes: watch What is PTSD?
Private home
Myself, Desha Baker
# Whole Health and Healing any PTSD symptoms Journey
## Morning Routine
- **Meditation**: Started the day with a 15-minute mindfulness meditation to center myself.
- **Exercise**: Did a 30-minute yoga session to connect with my body and breath.
With waterfall pose, I feel connection with Sebastian River with plants and water, I listened to the cicadas and the fish jump and power tools of neighbors. With child pose, I feel my connection to the land with my family with the Riverside Park waterways of the lagoon connecting me with water. With change pose, I connected with sunlight to encourage growth mindset. With remember yoga pose, I learn to connect to community.
- **Breakfast**: Had a nutritious breakfast, focusing on foods to boost mental health.
## Mid-Morning
- **Therapy Session**: Organized a therapy session with AI. Evaluated progress and new coping strategies.
- **Evaluation**: Wrote down my thoughts and feelings about the session in my journal.
## Afternoon
- **Nature Walk**: Took a walk around my private home in Sebastian, Florida. Noted the calming effect of nature on my PTSD symptoms.
- **Lunch**: Prepared a healthy lunch, taking time to appreciate the process of cooking as a form of therapy.
## Mid-Afternoon
- **Learning**: Spent time with Microsoft Copilot on Bing, researching new information about whole health approaches and healing any PTSD symptoms.
- **Application**: Applied what I learned to my current healthy and healing strategies. 73 pulse rate before exercise 71 after 30 minutes paced walk; 79/69 with Heart Rate Monitor - Pulse App - Apps on Google Play, 79/69 with Blood Pressure App: BP Monitor - Apps on Google Play.
## Evening
- **Community Connection**: Prepare for webinar meeting. Evaluate shared experiences to feel understood and supported.
- **Dinner**: Have a light, healthy dinner. Made sure to eat mindfully, savoring each bite.
## Night
- **Relaxation**: Engaged in a relaxing activity (reading, listening to music) to wind down.
Challenge of Love June 14, 2024
Exploring the idea of moon milk
What if the cow jumped over the moon
To help people understand
the moon could give milk
Instead of the cow
Must be improv comedy on the brain
Or am I getting ready for summer solstice?
The moon seems whiter
Maybe the sunlight is cleaning off the moon
The mosquitos are giving me a massage
With sharp kisses
The firebushes are glowing in brilliant splendor
The cicadas are synchronizing rhythms
The heat energizing connections
The basil are draping delicately together
A cool wind wafts off the river
- **Sleep**: Prioritized a good night's sleep for its important role in mental health.
##Evaluations on the Day
- **Successes**: Identified moments where I successfully engaged in whole health and healed any PTSD symptoms.
- **Challenges**: Acknowledged moments if were difficult and thought about how I could approach them differently in the future.
- **Thankfulness**: Ended the day with a chance for new beginnings with writing down three items I feel thankful for.
I feel energized with obtaining healthy food for the week, doing paced walking for 30 minutes to lower my heart rate and to evaluate success of healing from PTSD symptoms. I support the evidence-based practices available with the smartphone apps with the help of Microsoft AI services with Google Slides. I realize the learning opportunities of engaging with both private home and community spaces is big picture thinking about how to get needs met with three different tiers of support: support for everyone, individual and small groups with the challenges of sunlight, food and shelter.
