NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness - Alameda County

05/02/2022

Hello 👋

This is an update for the community following the posts, events, & wanting more information about NAMI-Alameda County chapter or regards to the Dinobi App.

The monitoring of this page, messages, & content will be halted.

Any interest in sharing your event, or wanting to connect with the team of volunteers and organisers, please visit the website and you can get in contact.
https://www.nami-alamedacounty.org

The support groups online are still available to support family, caregivers, and individuals to connect.

If you are interested in volunteering, here is a link https://www.nami-alamedacounty.org/volunteer

*Please do not message this page.*

Thank you for your interest and participation.

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12/05/2021

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10/14/2021

Grounding

Another quick way to get back to connecting to your body.

5 things you can see
4 things you can touch
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste

Someone have also shared what helps them with grounding is having a stuffed toy, or something they can touch in their pocket. It keeps them grounded in something that feels good to them.

Disclaimer: none of these tips for calming is meant to replace a therapist or a psychologist.

10/07/2021

Continuing the topic of breathing & grounding, there's other practical exercises that facilitates the nervous system.

Source:
https://www.ebbonyandlune.com/blog/5-grounding-techniques

Disclaimer: none of these techniques replaces getting help with a therapist or a psychologist

DISCLAIMER: The content contained in this post is from my own experiences, knowledge/research, and for informational purposes only; external research is recommended. Should you have any questions or concerns, please seek the advice of a professional. Your mind is filled with panic; a million tho

09/29/2021

Did you know the way you breathe can help calm .your nervous system?

Box Breathing
Inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breathe for 4 seconds, and exhale for 4 seconds, and hold for 4 seconds.

Source: Science of Connectedness

Found on Google from www.scienceofconnectedness.com

09/16/2021

You might be a caregiver or a parent. I came across this article and thought it might be relevant. Whether you are a child, going back to college in-person for the first time, or going back into the office, there's a sense of anxiety and need to adjust back to "the normal".

If our support group is something that you think would help you navigate during this time, please go to our website and click the white button "Virtual Groups"

https://www.nami-alamedacounty.org

When you layer a pandemic on top of back-to-school, many children may struggle with separation anxiety. Here are some strategies parents can use to help reduce anxiety in their children.