Module 2: Developing Coping Skills
Our Mission and History
Changing Minds is mental health curriculum that combines lecture, storytelling, group discussion, and improv theatre to enhance emotional development—providing hope, help, and saving lives. Changing Minds was first developed for The College of New Jersey in 2015. The Mental Health First Aid Kit™ component was then added and piloted at the Southeast Missouri Suicide Prevention Conference in 2016.
Our mission is to create supportive environments that promote healthy and empowered individuals, families, and communities. We aim to teach the tools people need to address their own mental health effectively by providing an in depth and evidence based education on mental health, an understanding of brain and human development, teaching participants about coping tools, and showing the crucial steps to help oneself or a peer, colleague, or loved one in crisis. Testimonials
• "I cannot thank you enough for your willingness to share your message with those at TCNJ." - M.G., The College of New Jersey
• "There's no doubt that Josh changed lives" - D.H., New Prague (MN) Middle School • "Good participation. Engaging. Real Stories. Curriculum for younger kids at school is a fantastic idea!" - M.R., SEMO 2016 Conference • "Informative and personal and much needed moments of comic relief. Interactive portions are a big plus, also (there’s) plenty of Q&A." - D.B., SEMO Conference 2016 • "It was an amazing experience." - B.A., MSW University of Texas at Arlington |
About
Failure is a lesson on the way to success if we frame it properly. Developing positive self-talk, eliminating negative self-talk, and cultivating positive coping skills are all key to creating “success” from “failure,” and in the long term they contribute to a healthy brain.
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How Changing Minds Helps
As a result of Changing Minds, previous attendees have reported:
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