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Entries by Northern Lakes CMH
To See What I See Movie Now Available for Download
Our “Stigma Busters” documentary movie, To See What I See, is now available for download at 75% off the price of a regular DVD – $11.24. Watch a To See What I See 30-second clip before purchasing. The download is in MP4 format and should play on video iPods, iPhone, Zune and other hardware devices, […]
Official Definition of Recovery Now Crafted!
The Recovery Council finalized the NLCMHA Definition of Recovery at its March 2008 meeting. Recovery is a personal journey of hope, purpose and growth. It is the process of setting our own directions in life. We accept the responsibilities of meeting challenges, using our own abilities, strengths and determination. This definition was the result of […]
Recovery Learning Communities – March 2008 meeting materials here! The ideas are flowing! There is a lot we want to learn…
Learning Communities’ March agenda included continued brainstorming on recovery classes (now over 150 ideas!), how and where they might be taught, what resources are already available, and how to communicate the courses we can offer. New ideas include medication education, nutrition, Pilates, yoga, meditation, projects (such as collages), massage therapy, haircuts, pedicures and manicures. How […]
Bob: Bipolar upper or downer
Growing up I could not understand why people could not keep up with me, or why I seemed more emotional than others, or why I had lots of problems in school. There is a good side to being bipolar. I took many new jobs in my past and did them with fervor. I had two […]