recent & Upcoming mental Health Events & Resources
Helping Children & Teens Cope with Trauma - Webinar by International Trauma Expert Dr. Bobbie Legg
A Children's Story - "The Invisible Backpack" (by Stefani Sherbon). Helping Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids about Emotions and Losses during COVID-19
A Children's Story - "The Invisible Backpack" (by Stefani Sherbon). Helping Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids about Emotions and Losses during COVID-19
This webinar will address the impact of trauma on children and teens, and provide strategies for helping children and teens recover from experienced trauma. Cost includes 1 CEU for NASW Members and Non-members, and .1 CEUs for Pastors.
Dr. Bobbie Legg, PhD, MSW, LCSW is an international trauma expert and mental health clinician who serve
This webinar will address the impact of trauma on children and teens, and provide strategies for helping children and teens recover from experienced trauma. Cost includes 1 CEU for NASW Members and Non-members, and .1 CEUs for Pastors.
Dr. Bobbie Legg, PhD, MSW, LCSW is an international trauma expert and mental health clinician who serves a Clinical Director with Beyond the Orphanage; a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University Graduate School of Social Work; and is a Diplomate from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. She is a national speaker on Trauma Treatment, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Adolescent Treatment, Adolescent Self-Expression, and Suicide Prevention. Dr. Legg has more than 20 years of experience as a mental health and trauma counselor in the U.S. and Internationally.
A Children's Story - "The Invisible Backpack" (by Stefani Sherbon). Helping Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids about Emotions and Losses during COVID-19
A Children's Story - "The Invisible Backpack" (by Stefani Sherbon). Helping Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids about Emotions and Losses during COVID-19
A Children's Story - "The Invisible Backpack" (by Stefani Sherbon). Helping Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids about Emotions and Losses during COVID-19
Our Technical Advisory Team members all work elsewhere around the world in addition to serving on our team. Hear We Rise Int'l Technical Advisory Team Member Dr. Bobbie Legg, Phd read kids a story and give parents and teachers strategies to help kids cope with emotions. This reading is part of a webinar series developed by KidsAbility, a
Our Technical Advisory Team members all work elsewhere around the world in addition to serving on our team. Hear We Rise Int'l Technical Advisory Team Member Dr. Bobbie Legg, Phd read kids a story and give parents and teachers strategies to help kids cope with emotions. This reading is part of a webinar series developed by KidsAbility, a program for families with special needs kids in Nigeria that Dr. Legg partnered with to support children and their parents, from home,
during COVID-19.
Listen to "The Invisible Backpack."(Episode 6)
recent & Upcoming COVID mental Health Events & Resources
Meeting the Challenges of COVID-19 Spiritually, Emotionally and Economically
A Children's Story - "The Invisible Backpack" (by Stefani Sherbon). Helping Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids about Emotions and Losses during COVID-19
Depression and Anxiety Rise Among Young Adults During COVID-19: a blog post to empower you to help
We Rise Exec. Director Janelle Bitikofer presented on meeting emotional needs during COVID-19 at the online Coronavirus Conference at Eastern Mennonite University, October 23, 2020.
Depression and Anxiety Rise Among Young Adults During COVID-19: a blog post to empower you to help
A Children's Story - "The Invisible Backpack" (by Stefani Sherbon). Helping Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids about Emotions and Losses during COVID-19
Depression and Anxiety Rise Among Young Adults During COVID-19: a blog post to empower you to help
We Rise Exec. Director Janelle Bitikofer was the guest blogger, October 10th, on the Anabaptist Disabilities Network Blog. Read her post outlining support strategies to help young adults prevent and weather depression and anxiety symptoms caused by changes, losses, loneliness, stress and upheaval caused by COVID-19.
A Children's Story - "The Invisible Backpack" (by Stefani Sherbon). Helping Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids about Emotions and Losses during COVID-19
A Children's Story - "The Invisible Backpack" (by Stefani Sherbon). Helping Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids about Emotions and Losses during COVID-19
A Children's Story - "The Invisible Backpack" (by Stefani Sherbon). Helping Parents and Teachers Talk to Kids about Emotions and Losses during COVID-19
Our Technical Advisory Team members all work elsewhere around the world in addition to serving on our team. Hear We Rise Int'l Technical Advisory Team Member Dr. Bobbie Legg, Phd read kids a story and give parents and teachers strategies to help kids cope with emotions. This reading is part of a webinar series developed by KidsAbility, a
Our Technical Advisory Team members all work elsewhere around the world in addition to serving on our team. Hear We Rise Int'l Technical Advisory Team Member Dr. Bobbie Legg, Phd read kids a story and give parents and teachers strategies to help kids cope with emotions. This reading is part of a webinar series developed by KidsAbility, a program for families with special needs kids in Nigeria that Dr. Legg partnered with to support children and their parents, from home,
during COVID-19.
Listen to "The Invisible Backpack."(Episode 6)
Upcoming events
Finding Joy: Dancing Down the COVID Blues
Self-Care for Mental Health Counselors During COVID-19
Self-Care for Mental Health Counselors During COVID-19
Dance Down the COVID Blues is a strategy to address the increased stress, depression and anxiety many people in the U.S. and globally are experiencing. #Dance Down is a time for all of us to dance off the stress of COVID-19, and cheer other people up in the process.
Self-Care for Mental Health Counselors During COVID-19
Self-Care for Mental Health Counselors During COVID-19
Self-Care for Mental Health Counselors During COVID-19
Dr. Bobbie Legg and Exec Director Janelle Bitikofer, MSW, LCSW offered two support event and CEU trainings for social workers and other mental health professionals responding on the front lines to the mental health needs of adults and children across the U.S. during COVID-19 in 2021.
Faith Leaders Responding to Grief and Loss During COVID-19
Self-Care for Mental Health Counselors During COVID-19
Faith Leaders Responding to Grief and Loss During COVID-19
Faith Leaders are some of the first people who individuals and families reach out to when they've lost a loved one or suffered another type of loss. In this webinar for faith community leaders, We Rise Int'l mental health clinician Christina Miles, LPC will give faith leaders the skills to provide support and appropriate referrals specific to COVID-19 related losses and grief. Date TBD
COvid-19 response: Past webinaR RecorDings
Webinar: Trauma-informed Strategies for Healthcare Providers during and after COVID-19
Webinar: Trauma-informed Strategies for Healthcare Providers during and after COVID-19
Webinar: Trauma-informed Strategies for Healthcare Providers during and after COVID-19
Health Professionals are on the front line in responding to COVID-19. They are experiencing their own trauma, and are working with many patients who are experiencing trauma and loss as a result of COVID-19.
We Rise International Executive Director Janelle Bitikofer presented this webinar, a part of Eastern Mennonite University's FREE COVID-19 seminar series for health professionals.
Webinar: Coping with Type 2 Diabetes and Stress during COVID-19
Webinar: Trauma-informed Strategies for Healthcare Providers during and after COVID-19
Webinar: Trauma-informed Strategies for Healthcare Providers during and after COVID-19
COVID-19 is causing increased stress for many people in the U.S. and around the world. For people with Diabetes, when our stress goes up, our blood sugars can be harder to control, and we can feel worse, both emotionally and physically. In this FREE webinar, We Rise Int'l Executive Director , licensed counselor Janelle Bitikofer, shared tips for coping with stress and Type 2 Diabetes during this ever changing era of
COVID-19.
Webinar: Coping with Stress and Type 1 Diabetes during COVID-19
Webinar: Coping with Stress and Type 1 Diabetes during COVID-19
Webinar: Coping with Stress and Type 1 Diabetes during COVID-19
For people living with Type 1 Diabetes, stress and changes to our daily patterns can wreak havoc on our blood sugars and emotions, affecting our emotional and physical health. We Rise Int'l Executive Director Janelle Bitikofer, who has lived with Type 1 for over 20 years, offered this FREE webinar on stress management and coping, for people with Type 1 Diabetes as we continue to live in this ever changing era of COVID-19.
Additional Upcoming Webinars
Webinar: Coping with Stress and Type 1 Diabetes during COVID-19
Webinar: Coping with Stress and Type 1 Diabetes during COVID-19
Stay tuned to this page for info on other upcoming webinars on managing our health and mental health during COVID-19, and during the transition from COVID-19 back to normal life.
ADDITIONAL COVID-19 ReSponse
Exec. Dir. Janelle provides COVID-19 coping tips on the radio
The Churches Care Mental Health and Addictions Program Moves Forward Online during COVID-19
Exec. Dir. Janelle provides COVID-19 coping tips on the radio
In partnership with Christian radio station WJTL.com, Janelle provided tips to reduce anxiety, stress, and feelings of loneliness and isolation during this period of COVID-19 .
Listen here (Janelle Bitikofer, Counselor): https://wjtl.com/listen/wjtl-casts/
Intern or Volunteer (from home) during COVID-19!
The Churches Care Mental Health and Addictions Program Moves Forward Online during COVID-19
Exec. Dir. Janelle provides COVID-19 coping tips on the radio
Looking for something to fill the time while you're home during COVID-19? We Rise Int'l is seeking an online (home based) intern or volunteer , 5 hours per week, in the PA area to help plan our Spring 2021 Bike-a-thon Fundraiser, help coordinate other events, and manage social media. If interested send a letter of interest and resume to Desiree@weriseinternational.org and our volunteer and internship coordinator, will contact you!
The Churches Care Mental Health and Addictions Program Moves Forward Online during COVID-19
The Churches Care Mental Health and Addictions Program Moves Forward Online during COVID-19
The Churches Care Mental Health and Addictions Program Moves Forward Online during COVID-19
The Churches Care Program (We Rise Int'l in partnership with Eastern Mennonite University,) is building the capacity of churches and church leaders in Pennsylvania to effectively support and assist individuals and families experiencing a mental illness or addiction got rolling just before COVID-19 hit the U.S. Churches participating in the program are supported by an online mental health and addictions counselor who is available to provide guidance to them as they support those in their congregation and community. The online counselor will be available to the current participating churches throughout and beyond the COVID-19 outbreak.