Stories, research, and practical ideas for sustaining ourselves while continuing to care for others.

Reflections

Much of my work begins with a question. Sometimes that question comes from research. Sometimes from a conversation with an educator, parent, or healthcare professional. Sometimes it begins with two coconuts in the backseat of a rental car. This is where I share stories, ideas, research, and practical resources as I continue exploring one question: How do we sustain ourselves so we can continue showing up for the people and communities we care about?

I hope you'll think alongside me.

At the End of Summer, I Keep Thinking About Two Coconuts

What a favorite memory taught me about wonder, presence, and what sustains us. By Dr. Lacey Rosenbaum We’re in the final hours of summer at our house. The school supplies have been dropped off. Backpacks and new shoes—which I’ve spent all week threatening everyone not to get muddy—are waiting. Bedtimes are about to become real again. And I’m doing what I always do at the end of a season: feeling a complicated mix of emotions, wondering where the time went, and questioning whe

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Stop Asking Employees to Be More Resilient

The future of workplace well-being isn't about asking people to do more. It's about creating cultures that make caring sustainable. By Dr. Lacey Rosenbaum, Mental Health and Resilience Group For years, organizations have invested in employee well-being by encouraging resilience, mindfulness, stress management, and self-care. Many of these practices are valuable. They can help us recharge, reconnect, and better navigate life's challenges. But increasingly, I've found myself wo

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Supporting the People Who Support Students

Interview with Dr. Lacey Rosenbaum, CEO of Mental Health and Resilience Group, located in Cheverly, MD, USA.

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Publications

12-Year-Old Ready: Expert Advice for Parents to Navigate the Year Ahead by Parent Ready, Inc.

Book Chapter What Every Parent Needs to Know About Raising a Resilient Teen

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The Cultural Adaptation of the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA)

The Cultural Adaptation of the teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) program from Australia to the United States in the Journal of School Mental Health.

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Effectiveness of teen Mental Health First Aid in Improving Teen-to-Teen Support Among American Adolescents

Journal of School Health

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Recent Online Events

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental Health

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Ryan Bartel Foundation, Raising Resilient Teens: Strategies for Parents with Dr. Lacey Rosenbaum.

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