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Military families often navigate transitions that can affect the whole family, from deployment and reintegration to Permanent Change of Station moves and new routines.

The ASU Reach Institute’s Center for Resilient Families, in partnership with Mental Health America, is sharing a free webinar replay and resource collection: Supporting Military Families Through Transitions.

This webinar offers practical strategies for helping children feel more supported, connected, and grounded during periods of change.

Watch the replay and access resources here: https://crf.reachinstitute.asu.edu/webinars/supporting-military-families-through-transitions

Please share with parents, caregivers, providers, educators, and community members who support military-connected families.

Join us Tuesday, September 22, 2026, for our next free parenting webinar, hosted by Arizona State University- REACH Institute Center for Resilient Families and Mental Health America Health America

Supporting Youth in Kinship Care: A Guide for Family Caregivers

When a grandparent, older sibling, aunt, uncle, or another family member becomes a child’s primary caregiver, it is an incredible act of love and a major transition for everyone involved.

This 60-minute session will explore the unique challenges kinship caregivers face, including shifting family roles, setting new boundaries, supporting a child’s mental health, managing caregiver stress, and finding practical resources such as support groups, legal guidance, and financial assistance.

We are grateful to be joined by:

Bree Hemingway, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology; clinician focused on child, family, and community mental health; advocate for culturally responsive care

Bethany Younkers, MPA, Founder, Bethany Joy Consulting; nonprofit and public-sector strategist; advocate for community-centered systems change and family well-being

Jamarl Clark, Assistant Director, National Center on Grandfamilies, Generations United; kinship and grandfamilies advocate; leader in intergenerational programs and family support

Monica Romo, LCSW-S, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Terapeuta Monica; bilingual therapist; specialist in trauma-informed and culturally responsive care for individuals and families

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation on how to help children feel safe and supported while also caring for the caregivers who show up for them every day.

https://bit.ly/4cN1ucl

Join us Tuesday, September 22, 2026, for our next free parenting webinar, hosted by Arizona State University- REACH Institute Center for Resilient Families and Mental Health America

Supporting Youth in Kinship Care: A Guide for Family Caregivers

When a grandparent, older sibling, aunt, uncle, or another family member becomes a child’s primary caregiver, it is an incredible act of love and a major transition for everyone involved.

This 60-minute session will explore the unique challenges kinship caregivers face, including shifting family roles, setting new boundaries, supporting a child’s mental health, managing caregiver stress, and finding practical resources such as support groups, legal guidance, and financial assistance.

We are grateful to be joined by:

Bree Hemingway, PsyD, Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology; clinician focused on child, family, and community mental health; advocate for culturally responsive care

Bethany Younkers, MPA, Founder, Bethany Joy Consulting; nonprofit and public-sector strategist; advocate for community-centered systems change and family well-being

Jamarl Clark, Assistant Director, National Center on Grandfamilies, Generations United; kinship and grandfamilies advocate; leader in intergenerational programs and family support

Monica Romo, LCSW-S, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Terapeuta Monica; bilingual therapist; specialist in trauma-informed and culturally responsive care for individuals and families

We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation on how to help children feel safe and supported while also caring for the caregivers who show up for them every day.

https://bit.ly/4cN1ucl

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001.

We honor the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the courage of the first responders, service members, and everyday people who showed extraordinary bravery in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

May we never forget the grief of that day, the resilience that followed, and the importance of standing together with compassion, unity, and hope.

Content Note: This post contains mentions of su***de and mental health

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day and a reminder that hope begins with connection, and that every conversation has the power to make a difference.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, healthcare provider, counselor, or community member, you play an important role in recognizing warning signs, creating safe spaces for honest conversations, and helping children, teens, and families connect with support.

If you're concerned about a child or adolescent and aren't sure what to do next, you're not alone. The Center for Resilient Families in the Reach Institute offers a free webinar, "My Child is Suicidal and I Don't Know How to Help," along with practical resources for both parents and professionals. These tools provide guidance for recognizing warning signs, responding with compassion, and connecting children and families to appropriate support.

🎥 Access the webinar and resources: https://crf.reachinstitute.asu.edu/webinars/my-child-suicidal-and-i-dont-know-how-help

If you or someone you know is in crisis call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. If there is immediate danger, call 911.

💚 Today and every day let's choose to listen, support, and remind one another that no one has to face life's challenges alone.

Supporting Military Families Through Transitions

Military life comes with constant change from deployments and reunions to PCSing. These transitions can be especially challenging for children and their emotional well-being.

Join us Tuesday, August 25, 2026 for a Free, 60-minute parenting webinar focused on helping military families stay connected, resilient, and grounded through change.

We’ll discuss:
• Staying connected during long-distance separations
• Navigating the “re-entry” phase when a service member returns home
• Building a portable support system & coping toolbox for the whole family

Meet our speakers:
Michaela Rosales— Five & Thrive | Military Spouse & Behavioral Health Advocate
Tyler Key, LMHC — U.S. Navy | Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Active-Duty Military Spouse
Elizabeth “Liz” Rotenberry — Elizabeth Dole Foundation | Military Caregiver & Advocate

Presented by ASU Reach Institute’s Center for Resilient Families and Mental Health America

📅 Tuesday, August 25, 2026
⏱️ 60 minutes
💻 FREE webinar

🔗 Register today!bit.ly/4x3kprn

Are you searching for mental health services for your military kids? We can help with that!

Connect with a Mentor and join our Mentorship-HUB to find resources that you can start using today. Join now at https://buff.ly/CsCZnSj

Today is 😊 International Day of Happiness and we want to share something important:

It’s okay not to feel happy all the time.

Happiness is not a constant state. Mental health includes the full range of human emotions including joy, grief, stress, hope, sadness, and everything in between. Giving yourself permission to feel what you’re actually feeling is part of building resilience.

If today feels heavy instead of happy, you are not alone and you are not doing it wrong.

For resources, support, and tools to help families build resilience through every season of life, visit centerforresilientfamilies.org.

Because real mental health isn’t about forcing happiness. It’s about creating space for healing, growth, and connection. 💙