Team Nina

06/04/2026

Feeling heard, safe and connected helps kids build emotional security that they’ll carry with them through life.

06/03/2026

For many people with PTSD or CPTSD, sleep doesn’t feel restful.

It feels like a battle.

Because when the nervous system is stuck in survival mode, fully relaxing can feel unsafe, even when you’re exhausted.

If sleep has been hard lately, here are a few things that may help:

Exercise if you can.
Even light movement can help your body burn off some of the nervous energy trauma keeps trapped inside.

Make your room feel safe.
Soft lighting, blankets, familiar scents, locked doors, comfort items, background noise... whatever helps your body unclench a little.

And yes, it’s okay if you need TV, music, or white noise to fall asleep.
Not everyone can drift off in silence.
If it helps your nervous system settle, use it!

Create a wind-down routine.
A hot shower.
Deep breathing.
Guided meditation.
Reading something familiar.
Repeating calming rituals can help signal to the brain:
“You’re safe enough to rest now.”

Most importantly:
Be gentle with yourself.

Sleep struggles are incredibly common with trauma, and beating yourself up for being tired only adds more stress to an already overloaded nervous system.

And remember:
Rest still counts.

Even if you can’t sleep deeply.
Even if you need naps.
Even if all your body can manage right now is lying still for a while.

You deserve rest.
You deserve softness.
You deserve peace.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

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June is ! 🏳️‍🌈💙

At AFSP, we're dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and protecting the mental health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. Together, we can break the stigma, lift each other up, and save lives.

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing LGBTQ+ stories, insights, and mental health resources.

🎨 Beautiful artwork by Wednesday Holmes

05/31/2026

We made it through another month!
Time for a Mental Health Check-In.
Share this with a friend to check in on them too!!

05/30/2026

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There is no "right way” to grieve. What matters is knowing you don’t have to move through it alone. 💙

Healing begins with connection. Find yours at the Lon Term Survivors of Su***de Loss Summit from July 16 - 19 in Baltimore, Maryland. Register at afsp.org/survivorsummit

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

When kids are upset, the words adults respond with matter. Whether it’s intentional or not, saying “you’re fine” can be a dismissive and invalidating response. These simple swaps can lead to a more productive conversation and deepen connections in adult-child relationships.

05/26/2026