A Year in Reflection – 2022
Greeting readers!
It’s that time of year again; the time to say goodbye to 2022, and hello to a new beginning in 2023! A lot has happened this year. Some positive, some negative, some challenging moments, moments of growth, and so much more! In this blog, we are looking back at the blogs from this past year. Before we dive into that, here are our final affirmations for 2022:
Now, we would like to encourage you to self-reflect on this past year. Self-reflection is taking the time to think about, evaluate and look back on your thoughts, actions, and feelings. Self-reflection is taking a look at the “why” and “how” of what has happened and how you are feeling/felt. Self-reflections are good at all times, especially at the end of a year. Often people come to the end of the year, and either feel like not much has been accomplished, or may feel like so much has happened and it’s hard to remember every event. This self-reflection encourages you to consider what has happened in 2022 by answering the following questions. Consider journaling your answers:
If you are a fan of making new-year resolutions, answering these questions may guide you to a resolution for 2023.
Next, let’s take a moment to reflect on this year’s blogs. Below is a list of all our blogs that were posted during 2023:
January:
- Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022! – A Glimpse Backwards and Forwards
- Gardening for Greatness
- 5 Techniques for Being Aware of Your Child’s Mental Health
- Take on a Hobby for your Mental Health
February:
- Helping Your Youth Navigate Valentine’s Day
- Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
- Pen Pals!
- National Children’s Dental Health Month
March:
- World Teen Mental Wellness Day
- Time to get Crafty!
- Understanding Your Youth and Their Love Language
- March is Women’s History Month!
April:
- Stress Awareness – How do you cope?
- National Humor Month
- Stalking Awareness and Safety Tips
- Denim Day: April 27, 2022
May:
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 3rd is Garden Meditation Day
- May is Mental Health Awareness Month
- May is #SexEdForAll Month
June:
- June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month!
- Selfie Love (National Selfie Day, June 21st)
- International Sushi Day
- National HIV Testing Day – June 27th, 2022
- Take Your time – 4 Tips for Dealing with Change
July:
- Reflecting on your New Year’s Resolution and Goals
- 3 Recipe Ideas to Jumpstart Your Healthy Food Journey
- Youth Leadership Council
- National Exercise with Your Child Week
August:
- Meet Our Team – Series Week 1 (Program Directors)
- Meet Our Team – Series Week 2 (Prevention Supervisors)
- Meet Our Team – Series Week 3 (Health Educators)
- Meet Our Team – Series Week 4 (Community Liaisons)
September:
- Celebrate the seniors in your life
- Be Mindful if Your Mind is Full
- Minimize Your Stress by Minimizing Your Home: Decluttering
- Substance Abuse – An Effect of the Pandemic on Youth
October:
- October is National Bullying Prevention Month
- Accessing Childcare Assistance in Arizona
- Feeling SAD About the Seasons Changing?
- Talking to your youth about vaping
November:
- Holiday Season Resources and Events – Maricopa County
- Tips for Working with Picky Eaters
- Stretch It Out
- Care Coalition 4th Annual Youth Conference- A Recap
December
