“See! The winter is past;     the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth;     the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves     is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit;     the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling;     my beautiful one, come with me.” Song [...] The post Help Us Renew Hope! appeared first on HopeNet Wichita ..read more

  Looking for Youth Mental Health Resources? You are not alone. HopeNet is Here to Help!  In conjunction with SpreadHope ICT 2023 HopeNet is committed to providing youth mental health resources to our community. “Every child’s path to adulthood—reaching developmental and emotional milestones, learning healthy social skills, and dealing with problems—is different and difficult.  Many [...] The post Youth Mental Health Resources appeared first on HopeNet Wichita ..read more

April is Stress Awareness Month. Do You Know the Signs and Symptoms? April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month since 1992. Now, more than ever, it is important that we learn how to navigate stress and find healthy ways to cope with difficult situations. This goes a long way towards a healthy and positive [...] The post April is Stress Awareness Month appeared first on HopeNet Wichita ..read more

HopeNet is thrilled to co-host SpreadHope ICT with Chicken N Pickle for a third year!  Please join us on Sunday, April 30 as we discuss youth mental health and wellness through a panel discussion - special guests announced SOON! After the panel discussion there will be live music and mindful coloring with Get Ya Color On! [...] The post SpreadHope ICT 2023 appeared first on HopeNet Wichita ..read more

On Studio 2501 Episode 52, HopeNet's Jo Lynn Bright and Katherine Lewis, LCMFT introduce us to the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. The 8 Dimensions of Wellness are a focused way to optimize overall mental wellness. Developed by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the 8 Dimensions of Wellness include: emotional, spiritual, intellectual, [...] The post Fuel vs. Fumes: 8 Dimensions of Wellness appeared first on HopeNet Wichita ..read more

In alignment with National Nutrition Month and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, HopeNet hosted, Maddi Osburn, RDN, LD, owner of Flexible Nutrition for a training session with HopeNet therapists. During her time with us, Maddi shared information on eating disorders, diet culture, weight science, weight stigmatization and also shared the Health at Every Size® framework. Health at Every Size (HAES)® [...] The post March is National Nutrition Month appeared first on HopeNet Wichita ..read more

Elvis once crooned about feeling blue at Christmas time—and we’re here to tell you: It’s perfectly normal to feel that way. There are a variety of reasons why your days may not be merry and bright around the holiday season. It can be the jam-packed social calendar, deadlines at work, the loss of a [...] The post Managing Mental Health Around the Holidays appeared first on HopeNet Wichita ..read more

Counseling client Julie Dyson shared how HopeNet changed her life, and artist Sontia Mason creates a journey tree for her story and HopeArt 2022. The post Client Story: Julie Dyson appeared first on HopeNet Wichita ..read more

Counseling client Karen Rowan shared how HopeNet changed her life, and artist Melanie Cloud paints her story for HopeArt 2022. The post Client Story: Karen Rowan appeared first on HopeNet Wichita ..read more

The deadline for Getting Ahead participant registration has been extended! Please call HopeNet for details: 316-684-4673Do you know someone who may want to participate in our Getting Ahead Workshop? Well, you're in luck! We have a few more openings to fill. Interviews are extended through next week. CALL NOW TO GET SCHEDULED!Getting Ahead is Getting [...] The post Getting Ahead Deadline Extended appeared first on HopeNet Wichita ..read more