Health & Wellness
This section focuses on the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals with disabilities and their families. It provides information about accessing healthcare, understanding Medicaid and insurance, supporting mental health, and managing overall wellness. The resources are designed to help families make informed decisions and find support for healthier, more balanced lives.
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Behavior and School: How to Participate in the FBA/BIP Process
This 2-part training has information about how to support a child’s behavior at school. When behavior gets in the way of learning, schools are responsible…
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WISe Provides Team-Based Services for Washington Youth with Severe Behavioral Health Disorders
A Brief Overview Full Article Children and youth with intensive needs related to behavioral health may be eligible for services from a statewide program called…
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Children’s Long-Term Inpatient Program (CLIP) Provides Residential Psychiatric Treatment
A Brief Overview CLIP serves children ages 5-17 by providing mental-health treatment and school in a secure, residential facility. Read on for more information about…
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Make Good Feelings Stick Like Velcro
This video provides a mindfulness practice to make good feelings stick like Velcro. When the mind focuses on what’s going well, stress can slide off…
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Feel What You Feel
When emotions overwhelm us, we sometimes react in ways that we later regret. “Name it to Tame it” is a concept from neuroscientist Dan Siegel.…
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Take a Mindful Walk in Nature
Mindfulness can mean anything that helps you slow down and show up for what’s happening in a moment. This video demonstrates how to notice all…
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How to Navigate School for Youth with Mental Health Concerns
Staff from PAVE’s Parent Training and Information (PTI) program provided a workshop as part of the statewide virtual conference hosted by NAMI Washington October 16,…
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How to Cultivate Resilience like a Starfish
Starfish are masters at letting turmoil wash around them. They are also excellent models of resilience. This short video uses imagery from the sea and…
