Proof Positive wants to thank Simon Patel – a peer mentor and friend to two autistic teenagers – for sharing his experience with us. Friendships are important to wellbeing. They can enhance our experiences, support us through the ups and downs, and make us feel a sense of belonging. Through my experiences, I’ve learned that…
Excited to introduce Nicole Lynn Evans to the Proof Positive community – especially as we close out another month celebrating Disability Pride! Take it away, Nicole… I learned the importance of self-advocacy by watching my parents advocate for me after my 8th grade graduation was inaccessible to me. A little background on me – my…
Many of us have experienced the transformative powers of nature. The refreshed feeling we get after a walk in the park. The release of stress when breathing in the ocean air. A sense of calm and awe while watching a sunset. The joy of smelling spring flowers. It turns out the restorative, peaceful, or joyful…
Proof Positive wants to thank Nick Bruno – a peer mentor and friend to two autistic teenagers – for contributing this post to our blog. In reflecting on his friendship, this is a must read on National Best Friend Day! Throughout high school, fitting in was a constant source of anxiety for me. Often, I…
A Message from Proof Positive’s Chief Wellbeing Officer in Response to the Surgeon General’s Loneliness Advisory Social connection is as critical to humanity as food, water, or shelter. Some of us feel hungry and grab a snack or thirsty and reach for our water bottles; others are left starving and dehydrated. The same is true…
Words of wisdom have been filling the room at the 2023 EdWeek Leadership Symposium in Washington, DC. Nate Thompson, Director of Social, Emotional, and Behavior Services for Littleton Public Schools in Littleton, Colorado, shared this recommendation, “To be happy, we’ve got to go deeper than self-care,” during the “Successful Responses to the Student Mental Health…
Proof Positive is excited to introduce Avery Bell, one of our amazing team members, as a contributing author to our blog — her post is a must read on National Siblings Day! Sibling relationships are special. Often, siblings are family members closest to us in age and our longest life relationships. They can be a…