After a successful Marvelous Mondays pilot at Traverse Heights Elementary this winter, we’re excited to expand to Central Grade School this spring. Terrific Tuesdays provide fun, structured play at Central Grade School during lunch recess to increase physical activity, encourage positive behaviors, and improve wellbeing. Do you have one hour a week at lunch thisContinue reading “Terrific Tuesdays: Structured Play Program to Improve Wellbeing at Central Grade School”
Author Archives: Ty Schmidt
On Youth Mental Health + Making Things Happen in Northern Michigan
“…there is a gap between making demands and making them happen. It is the gap between the rhetoric of revolution and the actual changes in values, systems, habits, and skills that add up to a revolution.” Making demands and making things happen are miles apart. Making demands is easy – and often lazy and selfish.Continue reading “On Youth Mental Health + Making Things Happen in Northern Michigan”
First, Step Into The Arena. And Then…
“The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena.” With today’s technology, has there been a better time for pro-social, problem-solving citizens? A better time for ordinary people to contribute and help improve lives in their community? – no permission required – no title required – no board training required – noContinue reading “First, Step Into The Arena. And Then…”
Jessie Fousset to Speak at Elevate Northern Michigan Mental Health Summit #3
Jessie (she/her) earned her Master’s in Social Justice & Education at University College London and is the Marketing & Events Coordinator at Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center. Jessie also recently spoke at the University of Michigan’s Youth Mental Health Peer To Peer Conference with student leaders from Traverse City Central High School and West SeniorContinue reading “Jessie Fousset to Speak at Elevate Northern Michigan Mental Health Summit #3”
Reframing Housing: Yarrow Brown to Speak at Next “Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan” Workshop
After two outstanding framing workshops with the FrameWorks Institute, we’re excited to have Yarrow Brown present on Reframing Housing. Yarrow is the Executive Director of Housing North. Housing North’s mission is to “build awareness, influence policy, and expand capacity so communities can create housing solutions that meet their unique needs.” Yarrow will speak at Northwestern MichiganContinue reading “Reframing Housing: Yarrow Brown to Speak at Next “Everyone A Changemaker Northern Michigan” Workshop”
Voting For Better With Action in Northern Michigan
Every action we take is a vote for the kind of community we wish to become. And no single act will drive change, but as the votes build up, so does the evidence of what’s possible. Evidence that our actions are making a difference. Evidence that builds the confidence and courage required to keep going.Continue reading “Voting For Better With Action in Northern Michigan”
Shandy Longcore to Speak at Elevate Northern Michigan Mental Health Summit #3
Shandy Longcore grew up in a quaint small town in northwest Lower Michigan, thedaughter of two loving parents who never saw the day coming when she would retreatinto the basement of their home and try to kill herself. She was only 10 at the time. The night before, Shandy had determined that she just wasn’tContinue reading “Shandy Longcore to Speak at Elevate Northern Michigan Mental Health Summit #3”
Ty Curtis to Speak at Elevate Northern Michigan Mental Health Summit #3
Ty Curtis LMSW is passionate about helping young people remove the mental and emotional barriers holding them back from leading more successful and fulfilling lives. He is an LMSW practicing in Traverse City since 2007, and in that time has worked with a wide range of people and organizations, with particular focus on mental health/illness,Continue reading “Ty Curtis to Speak at Elevate Northern Michigan Mental Health Summit #3”
Northern Michigan Youth Mental Health: Know Science = No Stigma
46 years old and I’ve said the words “anxiety”, “depression” and “suicide” more this past year than all of my other years combined. As a physical therapist, I get physical health, but the behavioral and mental health world is brand new to me. Learning is a systems change strategy. I have so much to learn.Continue reading “Northern Michigan Youth Mental Health: Know Science = No Stigma”
Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Ian McGurn – Educator
Ian is a dedicated educator, husband, and father. He was born and raised in Traverse City and is excited to be a part of any effort that helps position his community in a way that can better serve his students and their families. Over the last 15 years, he has had the honor of teaching inContinue reading “Meet the Good Works Lab Team: Ian McGurn – Educator”
Good Works Lab 