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Throughout 2025, we  delved into the powerful journeys of healing and recovery...and the resilience that fuels them. In this year-long blog series, "Power of Healing," we featured guest authors who shared their journey through tender and/or difficult moments from their lived experiences. Each post shared inspiring stories of individuals who have faced challenges—whether physical, emotional, or mental—and have emerged stronger.  Explore the tools and strategies that helped the

In this blog post, frontline professionals from t he  Mental Health Career Accelerator  (fo rmerly National Mental Health Workforce Accelerator Collaborative) share how burnout shows up for them and the small, intentional practices that help them restore balance. The Mental Health Career Accelerator supports early-career clinicians by reducing barriers in the licensure process and strengthening the behavioral-health workforce across participating states. Through financial inc

March 2026 ------------------------- Resilient Georgia proudly announces the launch of Resilient Metro , an expanded regional coalition serving Fulton and DeKalb counties. Formerly operating as the Resilient Georgia coalition for these counties under the leadership of ARCHI , Resilient Metro marks the next evolution of cross-sector collaboration to advance trauma-informed care and promote behavioral health for children, youth, and families ages 0–26. Resilient Metro builds on

October 2025 ------------------------- Brunswick, Ga. A new regional effort is underway to strengthen trauma informed care and build resilient communities across Southeast Georgia. The Resilient Communities of Marshland Georgia coalition, representing Camden, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Bulloch counties, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Resilient Georgia to expand mental health support, training, and collaboration for children, youth, and families.  The initiati

This blog is part of our  Power of Healing  series, which  explores powerful journeys of healing and recovery and the resilience that fuels them. In our final installment of our Power of Healing series, we explore an extraordinary journey of survival, self-discovery, and resilience. At just 26, this month's author received a rare cancer diagnosis under traumatic circumstances, leading her to confront not only a life-threatening illness but also the impact of past trauma, body

Every year, the PACES Report Card provides a snapshot of how Georgia’s children and families are doing—tracking both Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)  that increase the risk of poor outcomes, and Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PCEs)  that help buffer against them. Resilient Georgia partnered with the   Essentials for Childhood: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Through Data to Action  - an initiative led by the Georgia Department of Public Health and

This blog is part of our  Power of Healing  series, which  explores powerful journeys of healing and recovery and the resilience that fuels them. In this month’s Power of Healing blog, Dr. Shannon Hervey reminds us that healing often begins in the moments we least expect—when life forces us to pause, pay attention, and choose ourselves. It’s a reflection on resilience and the profound transformation that can emerge when we finally listen to what our mind and bodies have been

Originally published by Teresa Raetz  | May 23, 2025 | Building Grant-Ready Organizations Through Trauma- and Resilience-Informed Practices - Transcend Advisory Group Transend Advisory Group (TAG) works closely with nonprofit and educational institutions to assess grant readiness. TAG help organizations build the organizational infrastructure they need to manage grant funding successfully. Surprisingly, one key piece of this puzzle is understanding how adverse childhood expe

December 2025 ------------------------- Resilient Georgia proudly announces the launch of Resilient West Central Georgia , a new regional coalition working to advance trauma-informed care and promote mental and behavioral health across Butts, Henry, Fayette, Lamar, Pike, Rockdale, Spalding, and Upson counties . Resilient West Central Georgia joins a growing statewide network of regional coalitions working together to build a more resilient Georgia, one that prioritizes the we

This blog is part of our  Power of Healing  series, which  explores powerful journeys of healing and recovery and the resilience that fuels them. This month’s Power of Healing blog highlights The Yellow Elephant Ministries , celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Founded by Michelle Cope after the loss of her best friend to suicide, what began as a simple yellow elephant drawing to spark conversations about mental health has grown into a movement of hope, healing, and connectio

This blog is part of our  Power of Healing  series, which  explores powerful journeys of healing and recovery and the resilience that...

This blog is part of our  Power of Healing  series, which  explores powerful journeys of healing and recovery and the resilience that...

New school supplies. Meet-the-teacher night. A fresh haircut. Sound familiar? We must be gearing up for a new school year. No matter how...

This blog is part of our  Power of Healing  series, which  explores powerful journeys of healing and recovery and the resilience that...

We are thrilled to celebrate a new class of dedicated change-makers in the behavioral health field! Our 2024–2025 Pre-Master’s Fellows...

This blog is part of our  Power of Healing  series, which  explores powerful journeys of healing and recovery and the resilience that...

By: Shaurya Kulakarni, Sandhra Tom, Manya Gulati, Tejas Bachu, Dhea Katkuri This blog post was created by members of the Mind Over Matter...

This blog is part of our  Power of Healing  series, which  explores powerful journeys of healing and recovery and the resilience that...

This blog is part of our  Power of Healing  series, which  explores powerful journeys of healing and recovery and the resilience that...

Gabrielle Stewart is a leader whose career has been grounded in purpose, compassion, and a commitment to building stronger communities....