Arkansas Families First Conway

Awareness is the first step! How are you feeling today? Take a moment to check in with yourself.

***dePreventionMonth

It's another ! Dr. Tiffany Wierzbicki is a licensed psychologist at our Conway clinic. She shares that she is for meaningful connections with clients and coworkers, good times with friends and family, including pets, and cooler temperatures being around the corner!

Remember, is a skill that we have to learn through practice. What are you thankful for today?

Wow, there are plenty of health boosting activities available free if charge at the Faulkner County Library on Wednesdays!

Children matter! At Arkansas Families First, we are dedicated to unlocking the full potential of children and families. We use the most effective treatment options to meet the needs of our clients.

To schedule an appointment, call us at
☎ 501-812-4268
or use our online chat option at
🔗ArFamiliesFirst.com

"I'll be happy when..."
Achievements, life changes, and goals are wonderful to experience, but chasing them in the hopes of happiness may lead us to disappointment. Let's learn to appreciate where we are in life at this very moment and see all the small and wonderful things around us. Happiness is here and now.

It's another Thankful Thursday at Arkansas Families First! Cathy is our administrative specialist in North Little Rock, and she shared that she is thankful for, "my amazing children, my grandson, and my favorite frenchie granddog Indigo. I’m also extremely thankful and grateful for my job and the awesome therapists, psychiatrists and psychologists I get to work with!" We are thankful for Cathy, too!

Community meditation sounds wonderful to us!

Join Community Creative, LLC for a guided meditation session on Thursday, September 19th at 6:00 pm. Stay for our free yoga for adults class at 7:00 pm.

Can't make the Thursday evening session? Mark your calendars for brunch and a guided meditation session at the Library on Sunday, September 22nd at 10:00 am. This event is family friendly! Please feel free to bring your own food items if you have allergies or special dietary needs. A light brunch is provided at no cost to attendees.

Today is ***dePreventionDay. Learn about warning signs and steps that you can take by reading Dr. Ekdahl's blog post: "Get in the Know: It's Su***de Prevention Day." Remember, "Talking about su***de will not place someone at higher risk. Not talking about it could."
https://arfamiliesfirst.com/get-in-the-know-its-su***de-prevention-day/

***deprevention

It's another at Arkansas Families First. is a skill that can be built with practice, and learning to notice the good parts of your life serves as a protective factor for your . Dr. Horton is thankful for the upcoming fall season, time with her close friends, and her sweet pets, Marlee and Rebel! What are you for today? !

September is ***dePreventionMonth. At Arkansas Families First, we are spending this month sharing educational information on topics such as warning signs, risk factors, and what we can do to help prevent death by su***de.

Did you know that if you live in the state of Arkansas and have a 501, 870, or 479 area code, when you call the national 988 crisis hotline, the Arkansas Lifeline Call Center will answer the phone? This makes it possible for Arkansans to be directed to needed community resources and more localized assistance.

***deprevention

Happy Labor Day from Arkansas Families First! We hope you get to have a fun and relaxing day with your loved ones.

Fall is coming our way! Welcome to the 'Ber months, !

At Arkansas Families First, we are dedicated to unlocking the full potential of children and families using the most effective treatment options to meet the needs of our clients.

To schedule an appointment, call us at
☎ 501-812-4268
or use our online chat option at
🔗ArFamiliesFirst.com

It's our second week of practicing gratitude with Thankful Thursday. Did you know that gratitude is a skill that you can build through practice? Share what you're thankful for in the comments!

Let's redefine the term "try your best!" Remember, it does NOT mean pushing yourself to the point of hurting yourself. Trying your best means you should do the best that you can do while taking care of yourself.

Practicing gratitude is wonderful for your mental health. To kick off a positive start to the school year, we are starting a Thankful Thursday this week at Arkansas Families First!
Meet Dr. Holmes. She is a licensed child (ages 6 to 25) psychologist at our North Little Rock office specializing in the treatment of children, teens, young adults, and families.

Dr. Holmes shares that she is thankful for the beauty in nature, good food, and meaningful connections with close friends, family members, and wonderful coworkers. What are you thankful for? Share it in the comments!

Welcome back to school! At the start of a new year, it is developmentally normal for children and adolescents to experience feelings such as excitement and nervousness. In time, these emotions typically subside and kiddos adjust to their new academic environment. We wish you all the best this year!

If you notice that your child is displaying emotional or behavioral changes that concern you, please don't hesitate to reach out for help! Our clinicians are trained to assist youth with adjustment related challenges.

To contact us, call 501-812-4268 or chat with us online at ArFamiliesFirst.com

Great tips shared by Autism Speaks Arkansas!

Autism and anxiety in adults | Autism Speaks Anxiety is a common co-occurring condition of ASD. Autistic adults share experiences with anxiety and strategies on how to reduce anxiety in autistic adults

We've heard it before, and it's still true. You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself.

What a fun event with Community Connections!

🪻We would love for you to join us at Jamestown Ranch to pick FREE lavender! Any donations made will be going to Community Connections. We could not be more grateful!!🪻THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! 💜

For more information, visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-lavender-u-pick-it-event-at-jamestown-ranch-tickets-976100341397?aff=oddtdtcreator

Each day is a new chance. Mondays are a particularly great day to start fresh. How do you want to begin your week?

It's that time of year again! Get ready for another great school year with tips on how to prepare from Dr. Adam Benton https://arfamiliesfirst.com/back-to-school-stress/

Did you know that having strong bonds at school reduces adolescents' risk of developing mental health problems both now and in adulthood? If you or someone you know is struggling to make connections at school, it's okay to ask for help. It's never too late to learn effective social skills and ways to connect with others. Mental health counseling can assist with identifying and treating the root cause of socialization challenges.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with one our trained mental health professionals, call us at☎ 501-812-4268
or use our online chat option at
🔗ArFamiliesFirst.com

Social support makes a difference! Show a friend that you care by checking in on them, and have a great day!

It's that time of year again! Starting tomorrow . . .