Global Day of Parents was established by the UN General Assembly in 2012 to honor parents around the world. Being a parent has been said to be one of the most difficult and rewarding jobs a person could endeavor into. However, raising a child with complex mental, emotional and behavioral health challenges, can be confusing, … Read More
Life with Depression
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While there are many forms of mental illness, depression affects a significant portion of the population. Below, we have shared an infographic from Mental Health America that highlights aspects of life with depression. Do you have a teen who may be dealing with depression? Equinox can help! Learn more … Read More
Too many options – leads to little satisfaction
By Benjamin Armas It has been said that we are our choices. But what if we have too many choices? Can this make it too complicated and prevent us from making an easy choice? I think of the home screen on Netflix or the cereal aisle in the local supermarket. It can seem like too … Read More
A Night to Shine
By Tim Burke and Eileen Scheibe Prom season is here, and it is no different for our Equinox youth. Thinking back to the highlights of our EQ Life winter program, the Night to Shine Prom was at the top of the list. The excitement of prom night remains a vivid memory for many adults, and … Read More
Cold Water Warms Hearts
By Benjamin Armas Last month on a breezy Saturday, I heard cheers of, “Go Ben!” as I prepared to take a plunge into a frigid pool of water at the Denver Zoo. I saw the posters, the homemade t- shirts, and the smiling faces of our EQ Life participants as they awaited my icy … Read More
The Moment Is Now: The Art of Mindfulness
By Laura Petersen and Eileen Scheibe Talking about mindfulness is one thing, learning how to practice mindfulness can be a new and interesting process for most people. Our team decided it was time to bring the practice of “mindful meetings” each week into our Tuesday morning team meetings. We made a small and simple shift … Read More
Smart Phone Challenge: Can you turn off your phone prior to going to bed?
By Alex Rodenbeek I came across this headline while connecting on LinkedIn well past my bedtime and thought “Ok I’ll bite, I’ll watch.” I have been wondering for some time now how much sleep do I really need and how harmful is it to do that “one last check” before going to bed? Psychiatrist Dr. … Read More
Adventure and Experiential Therapy: Brain Centered Skill Development
Written by Tim Burke I am a wilderness guy at heart and a person that finds opportunity for adventure at every moment possible. One of the best parts of my job includes the “classroom” training sessions that include icy cold days learning about snow science and moving through avalanche terrain, climbing rocks to understand all … Read More
Helping Youth Become Better Social Thinkers
It’s Joe’s first day at his community based internship as the new “fish guy” with his neighborhood fish market. As a 16 year old experiencing independence for the first time, he is nervous and excited, but most of all wants to “hit it out of the park” in making his first day a success! His … Read More
Marijuana Myths Debunked
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. Furthermore, its use is pervasive among young people. However, here is some good news: according to the Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Assessment, rates of marijuana use among high school students in Colorado have slightly dropped from 24.8% to 22% in the past … Read More