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Embracing Change: Navigating a New Normal with Grace
Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl once said, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” In my case, it was letting go of someone I loved very much. My father had been very ill for a long time, and he asked to stop treatment...
Let’s Read! 100+ Mental Health and Self-Help Books for 2023
World Book Day takes place on the first Thursday of March each year. To celebrate, this year we’ve asked our community of partners, staff, and supporters to share some of their favourite self-help books with us. We were blown away by the overwhelming response, and...
How to Talk to Children About Loneliness and Life Online
I am from the generation that had a landline phone in my bedroom at 15. I would talk on the phone to my friends for 59 minutes and then hang up, and call them back - anything over an hour and we would be charged. Speaking on the phone to friends helped me feel...
How to Talk to Children About the Cost of Living Crisis
According to research from mental health charity, Young Minds, the cost of living crisis is having a profound impact on young people today. In fact, cost of living was reported as the major worry for over half (56%) of young people - which is a rise of 50% compared to...
Introducing Lily-Jo’s Debut Book ‘Talking to Children About Mental Health’
After two years of research, writing, and soul-searching, we are beyond excited to announce that Lily-Jo’s debut book Talking to Children About Mental Health will be available to purchase on January 19, 2023. About the Book Talking to Children About Mental Health is...
Ditching the New Year’s Resolutions…and 5 Things to Try Instead
Every year, as the New Year rings in, thousands of people around the world make “new year, new me” pledges - only to find themselves discouraged and disappointed a few weeks later. But what would happen if we stopped focussing on “fixing” our weaknesses? What if,...
Celebrating Wellbeing Year-Round: Get Your [Free] 2023 Mental Health Awareness Day Calendar
From World Mental Health Day to Stress Awareness Week, there are so many ways that we can celebrate well-being and mental health throughout the year. However, even for us at The Lily-Jo Project, keeping track of all the various days and campaigns can be quite a...
Happy Holidays: A Collection of Books, Movies, and Activities to Enjoy with Your Family Over the Holidays
The holiday season can be such an adventurous and magical time for not just children, but for teens and adults too! And although we all love seeing gifts under the tree, the true gift of Christmas is getting to spend some quality time together with each other. To help...
Depression and the Holidays: Tips and Tricks to Reclaim Your Joy
‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Except sometimes it isn’t. Honestly, this year is a little tough for me. My father passed away in June, and he absolutely loved Christmas and shopping for his grandkids. In fact, more often than not, he drove me slightly crazy with...
Coming Back From Burnout: 5 Practical Tips for Helping Professionals & Carers
My day job is managing a shelter for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. I am also in the final leg of my journey to obtaining my marriage and family therapy license, hoping to one day bring my passions together and counsel families recovering from trauma. I...
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