Resources

Foster Resilience

We provide workshops, learning experiences, videos, podcasts, and many other resources rooted in research and brain science aimed to support your family, to strengthen relationships, and to cultivate resilience and wellness.

Blog

The Importance of Playfulness in Adulthood

As a budding school therapist, I’ve had to introduce myself to many new forms of play the past few years. I wholeheartedly believe in the magical power of play can

Helping Children Feel Safe

Our need for safety is paramount for our mental well-being. It is the basic need to be fulfilled in order to make positive change and growth. In today’s world, feeling

Resources During a Time of Tragedy

Like many of you this week, I am feeling a whirlwind of complicated emotions as the end of another school year approaches. I am feeling the additional distraction and heartache

Resilient Parenting Series

Resilient Parenting Episode 1: Experiences

In this episode, you will join Tonya Hotchkin LMFT, RPT, CTRP-C, the creator of the RISE: Wellness and Resilience Framework™, and Jennie Null LMFT, RPT-S Learning and Development Manager at the Meraki Institute and therapist at Tanager Place Mental Wellbeing Clinic as they discuss they dive into understanding our wellbeing and relationships are shaped by Experiences.

Resilient Parenting Episode 2: The YOU Intervention

In this episode, you will join Tonya Hotchkin LMFT, RPT, CTRP-C, the creator of the RISE: Wellness and Resilience Framework™, and Maggie Hartzler LISW, CTRP-C, Meraki Institute expert faculty, and Program Manager of Tanager Place School Based Therapy Program as they discuss the topic of The YOU Intervention.

Resilient Parenting Episode 3: Safety

In this episode, you will join Tonya Hotchkin LMFT, RPT, CTRP-C, the creator of the RISE: Wellness and Resilience Framework™, and Cassie Kehoe LISW, Clinician Supervisor the Tanager Place School Based Therapy Program as they discuss the topic of creating Safety.

Together We RISE Series

Together We RISE Episode 1: Stacey Walker

In this episode, Stacey Walker, a native to Cedar Rapids, IA shares his journey. From childhood experiences of loss, trauma, and adversity to being the first African American to serve as a Linn County Supervisor, Stacey shares the power of relationship in cultivating resilience.

Together We RISE Episode 2: Melissa Walker

As a leader, a mother, and an advocate, Melissa Walker, Director of Philanthropy at Tanager Place shares her story of resilience. Melissa shares the importance of knowing yourself, having a community of support, and making self care a priority. These have been key to her resilience as she has navigated the sometimes difficult path of international adoption to maintain connection, belonging, and hope for each new day.

Together We RISE Episode 3: Lori Ampey

As a life-long advocate for youth in our community, Lori Ampey, Director of Tanager Place LGBTQ+ Center and Director of Programming & Outreach at Boys & Girls Club, shares her story of resilience through finding a sense of meaning and purpose through contributing to the lives of others. In addition to being seen, accepted, and honored for who you are, finding a sense of mattering in this world creates a reason to keep going each and every day.

Local Resources

Funding

Linn County WrapAround Kids Programming
319-892-5726

Tanager Place Systems of Care (SOC)
319-365-9164 (Noah Martin)

Treatment/Services

Tanager Place Mental Health Clinic
(Therapy, school-based therapy, psychological testing, ABA/ASD group)
319-286-4545

Tanager Place Community Based Services
(Pediatric Integrated Health, Behavioral Health Intervention Services)
319-365-9164

Tanager Place Inpatient (PMIC. ICD-IF)
319-365-9164

LIFE program
319-369-8535

Miracles in Motion
319-857-4141

Witwer Children’s Therapy Center
319-369-8407

YPN
319-364-8909

TIES
319-558-4861

Camp Tanager-Hemophilia and Diabetes Camp
319-363-0681

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

If you have a question, please call us at 319-286-4511 or send us an email at merakiinstitute@tanagerplace.org to get in touch with someone who can help you.

Resources

Foster Resilience

Blog

The Importance of Playfulness in Adulthood

Helping Children Feel Safe

Resources During a Time of Tragedy

Videos

Resilient Parenting Series

Resilient Parenting Episode 1: Experiences

Resilient Parenting Episode 2: The YOU Intervention

Resilient Parenting Episode 3: Safety

Together We RISE Series

Together We RISE Episode 1: Stacey Walker

Together We RISE Episode 2: Melissa Walker

Together We RISE Episode 3: Lori Ampey

Local Resources

Funding

Grief and Loss

Mentoring

Resources

School/Summer Resources

Suicidal/Self-Harm

Substance Abuse

Treatment/Services

Violence

Wellness

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