It’s been a year—the strangest part of that statement is that we do not even need to mention which year, or what occurred, or the words “COVID-19,” “quarantine,” or “pandemic.” We all just know, because we have
What is your role at THIRA: I am a registered dietitian (RD) for the teen and adult cohorts. WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK, YOU CAN FIND ME… Visiting all the scenic spots that Washington has
What is your role at THIRA: Past: Primary Therapist Current: Utilization review & program coordinator WHEN I’M NOT AT WORK, YOU CAN FIND ME…. At home with my hubs, snuggling our 5-month-old baby Lennon &
In honor of women’s history month, it is important to look back at the pioneers, movements, and activism that laid the foundation for women in America today. By understanding women’s history, we can honor those
Our staff spotlight this month features THIRA’s very first therapist on staff Elisabeth Rehn. She is a light in every room that she walks into and her fun and outgoing personality is part of the
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women From the dawn of civilization to date, women have existed in patriarchal societies, often oppressed and ill-treated in institutions created by men, to favor men. In
Tell us about what you do at THIRA Health. Emily: I have previously been a milieu therapist and am currently a primary and art therapist. I work with both adults and teens, and currently run
Why Did I Do That? All throughout life, you may find yourself in situations wondering how did I even get into this mess? What’s going on with me, or why did I do that? It
On June 21st, 2019 NAMI held their National Convention in Seattle. The convention provided the community an opportunity for education, connection, and access to resources. This annual event supports individuals living with mental illness and
By Emily Fitch, RD and Allison Thompson, RD It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness week. We’ve been struggling with what to write – there are already blog posts with Eating Disorder (ED) facts, statistics, mottos for
More celebrities leading the way for mental health awareness. Mental health awareness has been brought into the spotlight as of late. More and more artists, celebrities, musicians, and actors have been coming forward with their
An estimated one in six women suffer from postpartum depression, and many more develop compulsive behaviors (such as washing their hands or obsessively checking whether their baby is breathing.) As a cocktail of hormones surge
