My guest this week is Rachel Kaplan. Rachel started her career as a disability advocate in a law office but felt that teaching yoga and mindfulness was a more fulfilling path. She works primarily with the disabled and trauma affected. In addition, she is trained as an end-of-life doula. She has 3 children of her own, and cares deeply about the issues surrounding suicide. She has been personally impacted by suicide, and volunteers with the AFSP while continuing to educate herself about mental health; including brain anatomy, something she is knowledgeable and passionate about. Guided by Humanity - offers inclusive and equitable yoga and mindfulness services while employing a trauma-sensitive approach. Their core values are Compassion, Equity, Community, and Connection.
A recent article in Mental Health Weekly by Dr. Caroline Carney outlined the challenges youth face today and the impact that COVID has had on their mental health. We still do not have full data detailing the impact of COVID on suicide rates, but the consensus is that death rates spiked. We know for certain that there has been a significant increase of youth seeking emergency care for mental health issues and suicidal ideation. Through the pandemic youth observed social, school, and family stresses due to the pandemic. It is a challenge for youth to put all that has happened in the context of their lifespan and their future. Programs that teach youth mindfulness and resiliency techniques are impactful because they mitigate the negative mental health effects by teaching them to take control of their outlook on life. A small but growing body of research shows that mindfulness improves adolescent resilience to stress, decreases depression and improves psychological well‐being.
My guest this week is Rachel Kaplan. Rachel started her career as a disability advocate in a law office but felt that teaching yoga and mindfulness was a more fulfilling path. She works primarily with the disabled and trauma affected. In addition, she is trained as an end-of-life doula. She has 3 children of her own, and cares deeply about the issues surrounding suicide. She has been personally impacted by suicide, and volunteers with the AFSP while continuing to educate herself about mental health; including brain anatomy, something she is knowledgeable and passionate about. Guided by Humanity - offers inclusive and equitable yoga and mindfulness services while employing a trauma-sensitive approach. Their core values are Compassion, Equity, Community, and Connection.
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