Building relationships based on trust

Building healthy relationships with friends, adults, and mentors who support you for who you are is a key part of finding the help, hope, and healing you need to thrive.

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Blog Post: Connecting with Ourselves and Others to Find Hope and Healing

“Building healthy relationships with people who support you for who you are can help you find hope and healing. Here’s what I did to create trusting relationships and support my mental health and well-being.” – Dr. Isom

Hope & Connection Tool Kit

Ready to identify and cultivate a support network that fosters hope, healing, and resilience in your life? Watch this video, grab a notebook, and try this exercise:  

Try this mindfulness meditation on building healthy relationships — with yourself and with people who value you for who you are.

 

Blog Post: How Hope Heals

“Research shows that hope is more than just wishful thinking. Hope can empower us to set goals, identify pathways, and take action in ways that shape our lives and support our mental health. Here’s what I’ve learned about how hope can guide our steps as we build resilience and find healing.” – Dr. Isom

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Share the connecting power of hope and emotional well-being with your friends on social. Grab this image and share it with your own message of hope!

 

 

 

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