Simplified Newsletter Founder | Public Health Program Coordinator | Licensed Professional Counseling Associate (LPCA) | Credentialed Harm Reduction Specialist (HRS) | Certified YMHFA & QPR Instructor | Eagle Scout | Washed Up College Lacrosse Player
The Department of Education now changes what falls under the category of a "Professional" degree, impacting federal student loans for many careers such as Nursing, and Social Work, leading to many questioning what it means to be a "professional"? Let's take a look at what the intention behind this change is and how this will impact these professions in both the short and long-term.
Federal Hemp Ban: Federal Government Modifies the 2018 Farm Bill
Included in changes to the federal spending bill, provisions were made to the 2018 Farm Bill, which had originally allowed for the legalization or certain cannabis derived products. These new provisions, highlight a few key changes to the future of cannabis prevention and cannabis retail operations.
Editor's Adventures: I visited Philmont Scout Ranch, and this is everything you need to know
This past month I had the privilege of attending Scouting America’s National Outdoor Conference at the Philmont Training Center in Cimarron, New Mexico. Philmont is one of Scouting America’s 5 high adventure bases in the United States, serving upwards of 30,000 campers on their over 90,000 acres of property in 2023. On top of getting to see some insanely beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains, I learned a lot about how to grow and develop MESH programming in a Scouting America camp, our main focus of this month’s newsletter!
Over the past 3 years, Scouting America has seen a radical expansion in advocacy for Mental, Emotional, and Social Health (MESH) programming and policy coverage at the national, council, and unit levels. Let's follow the story of where it all began, and where we are at now.
Current political landscapes have created a divisive conversation about how state and federal dollars are used to help people battling substance use disorders or mental health diagnosis, often times excluding prevention and harm reduction practices. Could a more holistic support structure lead to better outcomes?
Mindfulness for Stress Reduction, Social-Emotional Learning in Education, and the Power of Gratitude
Explore the latest updates in psychology, education, and mental health with Mindful Insights. Discover the transformative effects of mindfulness on stress reduction, learn about the integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) in education, and Unlock the power of gratitude for enhanced mental well-being.
Individual Satisfaction, The Best Tasting Apples, and The Pursuit of Happiness?
Can a Nation's GDP determine individual satisfaction. How does the best tasting apple teach us about counseling practices? Is main character energy a good thing?
