As a community, region and society we have come a long way in overcoming the stigma related to mental health. This is in large part thanks to more people reaching out to their support groups and being willing to ask for help. And while progress of acceptance and understanding grows, we still have a long way to go. Along with cultivating positive relationships there are resources available to the region to help overcome the obstacles of mental health.
Read MoreIn 1991, tucked away on M-20 in Midland, Michigan, a small cinderblock home became the canvas for one of the most captivating outsider art installations in the state. On walls of this unassuming house, Midland native John Pratt poured his heart and soul into creating mosaic murals using an eclectic mix of materials: shattered pottery, bottle caps, bathroom tiles, and clay pots.
Read MoreI had the recent pleasure of talking to Katie Miller, Senior Manager of Community & Group Engagement at Midland Center for the Arts, about their upcoming relaxed performances and why they’re important for the community.
Read MoreResilience is a powerful trait that goes beyond individual development. It is a tool that individuals can harness to build more meaningful and positive relationships.
Read MoreA celebration of culture and community in all its forms, Cultural Awareness Month, is a long-standing initiative of the Cultural Awareness Coalition that brings together events from various groups in the community that explore and celebrate the idea of culture.
Read MoreOn August 18, 2023, the Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered for a meeting that was both heart-wrenching and inspirational. The topic at hand was "Building Safety Nets: For Those with Mental Health Needs."
Read MoreIf I asked you to give me examples of sites that make Midland unique – places and spaces that you might take visitors to show them something that is only in Midland – what might you suggest?
Read MoreNeighboring Week is September 24-30, 2023. Inclusive neighboring is the catalyst for building a sense of belonging across Midland County.
Read MoreListening is an important part of building and maintaining positive relationships. Effective listening tells the speaker that they are valued and important and allow for personal growth of the listener.
Read MoreNational Preparedness Month is observed each year in September. The purpose of National Preparedness Month is to raise community awareness on the importance of proactively preparing for disasters and emergencies.
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Read MoreAs with all communities, we have limited resources and significant needs, and we want to make significant progress in improving our community. It’s a very performance-driven and structured process based on a collective impact model.
Read MoreMay 19, 2023 was the quarterly meeting for the Max Loves Midland Navigation Team. The topic was Substance Use Disorder. I'm not going to lie; it was heavy. It was heavy to hear about how many people in our community need support and are living with SUD.
Read MoreOne simple way for families to nurture relationships is family mealtime. Sitting down and connecting over a meal is correlated with many physical, mental and social benefits.
Read MoreWith loneliness at an all time high, building positive relationships now couldn’t be more important. Many of us want to grow in relationships, or just get to know someone better - but we do not always know what to say. Communication regardless is extremely important to get to know someone and may just be the backbone of healthy relationships.
Read MoreBruce and Carly were relieved from a transportation crisis so they can do what parents do best and care for their daughter, Harleigh. Harleigh was diagnosed with Leukemia at the young age of two.
Read MoreA coffee chat with Iris Mehler, by Renee’ Deckrow
Iris Mehler dreams of Midland truly becoming a place where EVERYONE thrives.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to build connections and how do we do it? These eight ways to build stronger connections can help us create connections with family, friends, strangers, and groups.
Read MoreWe are created to be in relationships with one another, we are inherently social creatures born with a desire to belong…… It is through creating positive relationships I connect with others. Relationships matter. Because people matter.
Read MoreHey all, it’s Max. Welcome to Max Loves Midland. I know this Business Insider article is a few years old at this point, but I still have feelings about it. You know how you can talk crap about your family, but when other people do it it’s totally uncool? That’s how this is to me.
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