Espere Community Counseling Center

04/05/2026

Nothing like a Monday morning mental health message for 800 eager students!

This school in Haiti knows that prioritizing mental health education and support is one of the most important ways they can help their students succeed. 💚

21/04/2026

We recently held a workshop on the power of music in strengthening your mental health. The activity stretched long past the scheduled time as the participants did not want to leave this refuge from the challenges outside our doors, and stayed to soak in every minute of this opportunity to lift their spirits and voices together.

Espere is a place of healing, one story, one song at a time. 💚

(Video Warning: The joy is highly contagious. 😉)

27/03/2026

We asked R. to share what she learned during a recent workshop our Mexico team gave on supporting children with disabilities, and we wanted to pass on her wisdom to you. 💚

23/03/2026

No matter how much and how many they have lost, each time we gather with youth living in circumstances beyond their control, courage, compassion, and relentless hope are always found. 💚

11/03/2026

We hope you can join us today at 1:00 ET to hear our director, Erika Charles, present an online training on trauma-informed organizations with the Haiti Family Care Network. This is a great opportunity for decision-makers and on-the-ground staff to learn how to foster a healthy, trauma-informed organization.
Register now: https://www.haitifamilycarenetwork.org/hfcnevents

📆Don't forget to register for today's online workshop at 1:00 ET!

https://www.haitifamilycarenetwork.org/hfcnevents

Join us this afternoon for this training in English on Leading with Care: Creating Trauma-Informed Organizations in Haiti, designed for organization leadership, board members, and program staff who want to build organizations that truly support their teams.

During our discussion, we will explore how to apply trauma-informed principles across your organization, from policies and supervision to day-to-day operations, so that your systems promote resilience instead of burnout. Come learn realistic strategies to strengthen staff well-being, improve team culture, and lead more sustainably in the complex Haiti setting.

See you soon!

02/03/2026

When everything feels too big, remember:

Stability starts small.

Breathe.

What can I take on today? And what can I put down? 💚

23/02/2026

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the recent events in Mexico.

We are grateful to share that our Espere-Mexico team, along with the children and staff at the children’s homes we serve, are safe. We know, however, that safety does not erase the tension. Cities are understandably on edge, and out of an abundance of caution, today’s trainings have been rescheduled while we continue to monitor the situation closely.

In moments of sudden instability, stress responses are normal for adults and children alike. A few simple practices can help steady hearts and bodies:

•𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 - Inhale slowly for 4 counts, exhale for 6. Repeat several times.
• 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 – Choose specific times to check for updates.
• 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 – Keep simple routines (meals, bedtime rituals) as consistent as possible.
• 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗱 – “I feel nervous today. How are you feeling?”
• 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 – Physical closeness, prayer, music, or quiet conversation can restore a sense of safety.

We continue to stand with our partners in Mexico and hold hope for peace and protection in the days ahead. 💚

11/02/2026

Wherever you are in your journey today, hope is still speaking. 🌿

09/02/2026

Our Espere-Mexico team works relentlessly to provide consistent training and safe spaces for children's home staff to learn, share, support each other, and process their own experiences so that they can continue to provide quality care, trauma-informed care to the little ones in their care.

Communities and generations are changed when mental health is prioritized. 💚

05/02/2026

Mental Health Moment:

Progress doesn’t require big leaps. Consistent, manageable actions build lasting change. Take your time, and know your goal. You've got this! 🌿

02/02/2026

We always appreciate when faith leaders prioritize supporting mental health. A pastor in Haiti reached out to us and asked if we could come and talk to some of his congregants about stress and healthy coping strategies. We were honored to hold space for important and hard conversations, especially in the current volatile context of the country. But we also loved the chance to provide time for a little fun - a critical way to manage the heaviness. 💚