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PCC is excited to participate in the festivities of the Olympics 2024 from July 23-Aug 11 by highlighting the importance of athletes and their mental health. As all eyes are on Paris in the coming days, PCC wants to talk more about the bravery and determination it takes to be a competitive athlete in today's world of stressors and social media. Please take a moment to watch this short video and hear how some world-renowned athletes feel about the importance of taking care of their mental health.

'Mental health is everyday life': Exclusive insights from Biles, Lyles and other Olympic stars Watch the exclusive interviews with Simone Biles, Noah Lyles, Rayssa Leal, Viktor Axelsen, Kanoa Igarashi, Janja Garnbret, Chelsea Sodaro, Grace Bullen, Charlotte Worthington, and Nyjah Huston.

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In communities of color, let’s create spaces where people can prioritize their mental health, where their voices are heard, where support thrives and flows freely, and where healing can take root.

Please share this great resource with those who need support

Happy birthday to Brandon Harris! Have a great week, sir! Cheers

Nope, it’s not Tim, it’s PCC’s new Board President, Jim Allender— owner of Sherzer insurance, dynamic & energetic leader, and all around nice guy.
PCC looks forward to the next horizon with you at the helm!

Congratulations 🍾🎉 PCC Board President and long time supporter Calvin Gittner— We celebrate your daring to set sail toward the next big adventure. Thank you for all your service to POPC, PCC and our community! Enjoy the calm and stay well with your soul!

Learn what caregivers and family members can do to help children and adolescents cope with traumatic events. https://go.nih.gov/AfQz27c

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects people in different ways. It's important for anyone with PTSD to be treated by a mental health professional who is experienced with PTSD. Learn about treatments at https://go.nih.gov/JrlMVuA

You may have heard people talk casually about trauma, like, “I have PTSD from the twist ending of that TV show.” While there's no ill behind language like this, we should take care with our words surrounding trauma so we don't minimize the real struggles that some face.

Read more about developing inclusive language: resources.lucet.health/toolkit-ptsd-speak-language-trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. Anyone can develop PTSD at any age. Learn the signs and symptoms at https://go.nih.gov/JrlMVuA

PTSD is not merely a case of feeling anxious or stressed — it involves enduring trauma that alters an individual’s state of mind. People with PTSD deal with symptoms that can last decades, and trauma is a risk factor in nearly all behavioral health and substance use disorders.

Help raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by sharing information and materials based on the latest research.
Share science. Share hope. https://go.nih.gov/xQyJwgh

If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma, you can find additional resources through the National Center for PTSD, including the PTSD Coach mobile app.
Veterans can contact the Veteran Crisis Line by dialing 988, then

A welcoming campus and faith community in Port Orange, we appreciate the support and generosity of POPC in providing office space and referrals for counseling.

Trauma is treatable. PCC is here.

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Take the pledge to raise PTSD awareness and join us in spreading the word about PTSD and effective PTSD treatment options: https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/awareness_pledge_form.asp

So happy for PCC's Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern, Nicole King, as she prepares to start her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision at Capella University in the fall. We know you will excel and succeed in whatever you set your mind to, Nicole!

PCC has watched this beautiful girl grow into an amazing young woman! Congratulations, Debbie, as you can now share with the world, "I'm a high-schooler!" Watch out, Seabreeze, here she comes! PCC (and your mom and dad, Lisa and Fernando) are super proud of you 🥰

A 2022 study found that 73% of American adults reported being overwhelmed by the number of crises going on in the world. The good news? Taking action and advocating for causes you care about can be therapeutic in its own way. Learn more with Mental Health America’s resources at https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month.

PCC is so excited to celebrate with Sydni Smith as she recently graduated from Daytona State College with her Associate of Arts and is now pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology with a bridge to a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Central Florida. It has been an honor to watch Sydni grow as she has worked with our admin team since 2020 while pursuing her educational goals. Our hope is that Sydni will keep working with PCC when she is ready to launch her career in the field as a counselor :) If this wasn't enough to brag about, in addition to being so driven and succeeding on her path, she has been invited to join Phi Theta Kappa honor society. You are a gem, Sydni, and we are so proud to have you as part of our PCC family!

Are you in crisis? You are NOT ALONE! Call or text 988 for immediate response and resources. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn more at https://988lifeline.org/.

It has been an honor to be a part of Ryan Rivetto's counseling internship journey. Congratulations, Ryan, on your recent graduation from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. We can't wait to see what is next for you!

Do you know what a WARMLINE is? If you just need someone to talk to or an ear to listen, consider calling a warmline. Warmlines are staffed by trained peers who understand what it’s like to need mental health support. You can visit https://warmline.org/ to find a warmline for you or a friend!

So proud of Evan Copello, PCC student counseling intern, as he completed his internship and recently graduated from Stetson University with his Master of Science in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling with an advanced study in Mental Health Counseling. PCC wishes you continued success Evan as you pursue your PhD in Social Work from Baylor University.

Happy birthday to our Palm Coast RMFTI, Amanda Tietjen! You’re doing amazing things!

PCC is proud to announce the graduation of this amazing person, Hanna Crogan, from Stetson University, with her Master of Science in Marriage, Couple & Family Counseling. We are honored to be a part of your journey, both during your student internship and ahead, as you launch your career and desire to make a difference in this world!

Want to know with mental health advocacy? There are things *everyone* can do to improve the way mental health conditions are perceived and treated. Learn more: https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month

PCC is happy to share the joy with this sweet girl, Claire, as she now can say she is a middle-schooler! Wishing your wonderful mom and our Stetson student intern, Manon Stonecypher and your dad, Josh, lots of great memories during this special time!

Congratulations to PCC's therapist, Angelina Vickers, and her husband, Johnny, as they celebrate all the amazing accomplishments of their three girls, Amynah, Amira, and Christina, this school year.

Amynah has shown the world her incredible skills on the court this year and was chosen "Offensive Player of the Year" for Atlantic High School's JV Girl's Basketball Team. Amynah also recently had a solo at Atlantic's end-of-year spring concert where she received the superlative for "Most Likely to Burst into Song."

Amira and Christina (5th and 4th grade) are also showing the world their star power, both earning Ambassador status at their school, Reign Academy School of Entrepreneurship, which is the top spot for both character/excellence and grades!

PCC is so proud of you Amynah, Amira, and Christina! 🥳

What do you do when a friend says they are fine, but you know they’re not? Here is an article: https://mhanational.org/not-fine that gives some ideas on how to start a conversation about mental health the next time you find yourself in that situation.