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Hanna Institute to offer free training on mitigating trauma
“Collective trauma is often unrecognized or untreated,” said Marissa La Brecque, director of Hanna Institute.“We are passionate about offering spaces to recognize trauma and its effects—and even more importantly,offering the resources and skills to change your relationship to your experiences and connect with others.
Construction trades program offers free training in Sonoma
Work and career opportunities are often excellent for our graduates. The key is to get (ourgraduates) into an apprenticeship and then, of course, for them to do well in it, says FrankCuneo of North Bay TIP.
Hanna Center in Sonoma opens recreational hall for teenagers
“When I looked at the Rec Hall, I saw how this space could serve an underserved population of our community—the local teens,” said Joe Petersen, recreation and camp manager for Hanna Center.
Sonoma’s mental health hub is a community resource
“We truly wanted a place where all our community members felt they belonged, and that just happened to be here on our beautiful campus,” said Leslie Petersen vice president of contracts and business development at Hanna Center.
Hanna Center receives funding to offer mental health counseling in Sonoma schools
“Our plan is to work with the school district’s wellness team to identify those students with the highest level of need, and prioritize them,”
From Community Partner Hanna Academy Contextualizing History And Understanding the Actions Of The Past
In the first quarter of the school year, our goal in history class was to educate students on Manifest Destiny and explore the historical interactions between Americans and Mexicans.
Understanding Domestic Abuse
Holidays can bring increased emotional stress and triggers that may lead to substance abuse. Family conflict, trauma, financial concerns, and feelings of loneliness can intensify during the holidays, so it’s crucial to be prepared and equipped with healthy coping strategies.
Double-Edged Sword: How Social Media Affects Mental Health
Holidays can bring increased emotional stress and triggers that may lead to substance abuse. Family conflict, trauma, financial concerns, and feelings of loneliness can intensify during the holidays, so it’s crucial to be prepared and equipped with healthy coping strategies.
Party Smart: Avoiding Substance Abuse During the Holidays
Holidays can bring increased emotional stress and triggers that may lead to substance abuse. Family conflict, trauma, financial concerns, and feelings of loneliness can intensify during the holidays, so it’s crucial to be prepared and equipped with healthy coping strategies.
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Summer break is more than an escape from school — it can be a time for fun and relaxation, an escape from the weekday rut. But summer break can bring unique challenges, too — especially to the mental health of young people and their families.
Commentary: Pride, mental health and being an ally
“An ally is an active job. It isn’t enough to be passive support; one must remember to do the work,” writes Sita-Marie Pillay.
Healing Racial Trauma
Summer break is more than an escape from school — it can be a time for fun and relaxation, an escape from the weekday rut. But summer break can bring unique challenges, too — especially to the mental health of young people and their families.
Caring for Your Family’s Mental Health During Summer
Summer break is more than an escape from school — it can be a time for fun and relaxation, an escape from the weekday rut. But summer break can bring unique challenges, too — especially to the mental health of young people and their families.
Ron B. CTE Editorial Sonoma
By Ron Bilberry — Hanna Academy, formerly known as Archbishop Hanna High School, will soon complete its first year of incorporating a new Career Technical Education (CTE) program.
Supporting the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Youth
As we kick off Pride Month at Hanna, we are excited to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community. But at the same time, we are well-aware of just how difficult the struggle can be for so many — especially LGBTQ+ youth.