Ryanne Hommer

Self-Care: Do It!

“Stress” is a word that we hear a lot. It is caused by numerous and seemingly endless events, both good and bad: an impending deadline at work, bills arriving in the mail, high school graduation, starting a new job, ect. Additionally, stress can be caused by demands we place on ourselves whether they are real …

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Mental Health Support Can Create Safe Classrooms

Many of us have heard of it, if not seen it. It sometimes comes along with the unhelpful and unwitting tagline used across generations: “These kids today.” In 2018, the Oregon Education Association (OEA) held 14 forums across the state asking parents, educators, and community leaders for their experiences and ideas on addressing disruptions in the …

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