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Stand Back Up Again: A New Way to Look at Resilience and Our Goals

A new year has a way of arriving with hope wrapped in expectation. Fresh calendars. Big intentions. Promises whispered quietly to ourselves: This is the year things will be different. And yet—statistics tell us something many of us already know. Most resolutions don’t last. Not because people don’t care. Not because they aren’t capable. But […]

The Power of the Breath: A Simple Way to Reduce Stress—Starting Today

The breath is something we all share.No training required. No special equipment. No diagnosis needed. And yet, in the middle of busy lives, full calendars, family dynamics, headlines, expectations, and responsibilities — it’s often the first thing we forget. At Standing Tall Igniting Hope, we believe that mental and emotional well-being begins with coming home […]

Letting Go of Holiday Stress: Choosing Calm, Connection, and Kindness

The holidays are often painted as joyful, magical, and full of togetherness. And sometimes they are.But for many of us, they’re also loud, emotional, rushed, expensive, and complicated. At Standing Tall Igniting Hope, we believe mental health isn’t just about diagnoses—it’s about how we care for ourselves and each other in everyday moments. Especially during […]

Without the Darkness, We’d Never See the Stars

This past week, we’ve seen senseless tragedies that can rock our faith—in humanity, in goodness, and in the belief that light truly can overcome darkness. In a media-saturated world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by darkness. Headlines scroll endlessly. Opinions clash loudly. Political tension, global conflict, and personal uncertainty can leave many of us feeling […]

The Art of Healing: How Creativity Brings Light to the Mind and Heart

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When life feels heavy, sometimes words just aren’t enough. There are moments when emotions don’t fit neatly into sentences — but they can still find a way to be seen, heard, and transformed. That’s where art comes in. Art isn’t just decoration or hobby — it’s medicine for the mind and heart. A Story Painted […]

Hope on the Horizon: Breakthroughs Changing the Future of Mental Health Care

If you’ve ever loved someone walking through the challenge of mental illness, you know the mix of emotions that can fill your heart. There’s the concern when progress feels slow, the frustration when answers seem out of reach, and the deep desire to see your loved one experience peace and wholeness again. Beneath it all […]

Kindness Is Contagious: Small Acts of Care Create Ripples

Kindness isn’t seasonal. Yes—this is the week of Thanksgiving, gratitude lists, family gatherings, and the big casserole showdown. But true kindness… the kind that heals, steadies, and strengthens us… has to live and breathe beyond the holiday table. And this week, more than ever, we’re reminded why it matters. Why Kindness Matters (Especially When Life […]

The Power of Hope: How My Family’s Story Sparked a Movement of Healing

flying birds in a formation of a heart at sunset

If you’ve ever loved someone who’s struggled with their mental health, you know what it means to hold hope in both hands — tightly, tenderly, and sometimes through tears. You learn to read between the lines of “I’m fine.” You pray for moments of light to last a little longer. And you keep believing that […]

Podcast Episode 3: Unveiling the Past – Real Stories of Guided Psilocybin and Trauma Healing

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Standing Tall for Mental Health, host Colleen Schuerlein sits down with Deb, Tanis, and their skilled facilitator Michelle Ericksen to explore the transformative world of guided psilocybin therapy. Through raw and heartfelt storytelling, Deb and Tanis share their courageous journeys—unpacking how psilocybin mushrooms helped them revisit, process, and release long-buried trauma. Michelle offers her […]