National Family Fit Lifestyle Month
Nutrition and activity are important at every age.
How Serving Our Communities Honors MLK Day
Dr. King’s story not only reminds us of our nation’s history and how much work has been done to advance the rights of all people but also of what remains to be done.
How to Reduce Stress Around the Holidays
December is National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month, and it’s easy to see why an awareness campaign is needed around this time of the year.
LifeWorks NW Holiday Closures and Crisis Numbers
Learn more about our holiday hours and where you can call for support on the days our offices are closed.
Celebrating Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience
On November 20, the transgender community and their allies gather to mourn lives that have been lost and to imagine a better future.
National Native American Heritage Month
Why is honoring, valuing and learning about Native American Heritage important? Learn about this month in our latest blog post.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
November 18, 2023, is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day where those of us left behind by someone who died by suicide come together to find connection, understanding and hope. …
Domestic Violence Affects People from All Walks of Life
Whether you realize it or not, chances are that you know someone who is a survivor of domestic violence.
Undiagnosed ADHD Takes a Toll in Marginalized Communities
During National ADHD Awareness Month, Communications Writer Orion Rodriguez shares a first-person view of ADHD.
I’m Happy for the First Time
(Note: This story was shared through a bilingual clinician, so the quotes are paraphrased.) When Vladimir [not real name] was a small boy in South America, his mother left for …
Bullying Prevention Month
Mary, a Child & Family therapist at LifeWorks NW’s Rockwood and King sites, shared that a fifth of her young clients were in therapy largely because of bullying. One child …
The Importance of Affirming Heritage Languages
During Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s important to remember the role that language plays in the development of our cultural identities and our mental health. Though it’s common to hear the …
