RFC Blog

Through reading, children can better understand themselves and those around them, fostering empathy and understanding for both themselves and others. Since April is Autism Acceptance Month, I wanted to highlight some children’s literature that celebrates neurodiversity.

At its most basic form, stress is mental, emotional, or physical strain or tension—a sense of being weighed down in an extremely adverse or uncomfortable situation. This definition doesn’t really seem to cover how stress truly impacts us, so let’s dive deeper.

March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility! Today we celebrate the lives, resilience, and achievements of our trans and gender nonconforming neighbors and loved ones.

World Bipolar Day takes place on March 30th every year, and it serves as an opportunity for folks to bring awareness to Bipolar Disorder and ways it impacts those affected by it.

Spring is often associated with renewal, growth, and new beginnings. Cleaning and organizing your space can be a powerful way to support that transition.

Meet Autumn in the third installment of Meet RFC!

Our phones enable us to connect with others, uphold responsibilities, store precious memories, and obtain instant entertainment. They help us stay informed on recent happenings, not only nationally but globally, which empowers us to be committed citizens in our community. The apps on our phones also facilitate the spread of violent, graphic media, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, scared, angry, and often helpless after viewing such content.

While February is widely known as the month of love, it also serves as Eating Disorder Awareness Month, with Feb 23–Mar 1 set aside as a week solely dedicated to increasing visibility of these serious mental health conditions.

Meet Austin in the second installment of Meet RFC!

Shorter days, dreary weather, post-holiday blues, and Valentine's Day messaging; it's easy to fall into intensified feelings of loneliness in February. By practicing small connections and self-compassion, we can help make those feelings a bit less daunting.