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: This is your Monday morning reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you. You got this!

Its that time of year again. Parents are planning and organizing as they send their kids off to school, teachers are staying late and planning school lessons, and students are studying as they prepare for their academic year.

While we are all working to stay afloat and survive it’s important that we identify our tools and strategies that allow us to thrive. What are your tools and strategies for coping?

Join me for a reading of my children’s book, “Don’t Forget My Name.” It’s the last reading of my book tour with Shreve Memorial Library. See you there!

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Awesome opportunity and partnership!

So excited to partner with The Bridge Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center in Shreveport, Louisiana! Be on the lookout for future events! GREAT THINGS ON THE HORIZON! &Hazel The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center
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Continuing with our promise to educate our community on the importance of mental health, Mr. Ross served as a speaker for the God Did It Ministries Prayer Breakfast in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was an awesome event!

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Patchworks had a busy, but amazing day! Mr. Ross spent the morning speaking at a local men’s group and the afternoon talking to parents about children and mental health. He offered coping strategies and information to support parents and children at home. If you’re interested in booking Patchworks for your next school, community, organization, or church event, please email [email protected] or call 318-209-7505.

Our CEO, Mr. James Ross, Sr. will be presenting today at the Linwood Public Charter School Parent Expo! He’s going to share some strategies and resources on mental health and parenting. Come on out!

Reminder.. 💚💚💚

Good morning! The outpouring of love and support has been amazing! Thank you to everyone that tuned in to KSLA News 12 last night. If you didn’t get a chance to see the feature, check out the link below. There’s more information in the write-up and links to where you can purchase the book.

Shreveporter pens ‘Don’t Forget My Name’ to raise awareness of dementia Author draws upon her grandmother’s experience with the disease

Always be kind 💚💚

Christmas is my favorite time of year!

It’s also a time when our family members suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s need the most love and support. Please check out the children’s book “Don’t Forget My Name”. It’s a story of how Dementia makes you forget, but LOVE helps you to remember. Use this book to have conversations with children and grandchildren about the complexities of the disease.

It’s the perfect gift for the holiday and available on Amazon!

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Sending virtual hugs to everyone who needs it this holiday season. 💙

October is Substance Abuse Prevention month. With the month ending I wanted to raise awareness substance abuse.

According to the National Center of Drug Abuse Statistics.

96,700 people die from drug overdose in a year.

Opioids are a factor in 7 out of every 10 overdose deaths.

Drug overdose have killed almost a million people since 1999.

James Ross, LCSW-BACS, MAC

October is substance abuse prevention month. We all know someone who is working on their recovery…

GM September is Su***de prevention awareness month. Su***de deaths are increasing at an alarming rate in our country. If you are dealing with depression, anxiety and feeling lonely seek professional help. Having someone to talk with rather a trusted friend, therapist and or medication can improve your mental health.

James Ross, LSCW-BACS, MAC, SAP

Husband, Father, Therapist, Coach, Mentor, Consultant

Patchworks Services, LLC

The pieces that make you whole.

Mental health check ups are important as primary care check ups.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health checks are important. Ask your children, spouses, family members, friends and peers how they are feelings.

If u dealing with complicated griefs, marital problems, a child with behavioral issues or trauma. Patchworks may can assist you or love one with developing skills necessary to cope with the issues you may be facing.

Everyone pray for our educators and healthcare personnel who are on the front lines fighting this war with Covid-19.

The pandemic positivity’s rates has exacerbated to levels that are unprecedented.

Community Service, Mentorship, Volunteerism

Mr. Ross read to a group of kindergarteners for Literacy Day at Linwood Public Charter School in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Literacy creates access. Thank you Linwood Public Charter School for the invite!

Daylight saving time is approaching this weekend along with the funk of seasonal affective disorder.

Seasonal affective disorder affects your mood usually comprising of low energy, overeating, and sadness.

Ways to cope includes exercising, listening to relaxing music, sitting in the sun and laughter.

James Ross, LSCW-BACS

Daylight saving times is approaching this weekend along with the funk of seasonal affective disorder.

Seasonal affective disorder affects your mood usually comprising of low energy, overeating, and sadness.

Ways to cope includes exercising, listening to relaxing music and laughter.

James Ross, LSCW-BACS

October is Breast Cancer awareness month…

Affirmations are affirming.

Speak positivity, happiness, and success in your life.