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The Jefferson Center logo appears at the top of the slide with the tagline “With you in mind” beneath it. Centered on the screen, large text reads “Positively YOU.” Below, smaller text states, “Cultivating positivity, joy, and hopefulness even in challenging times.” The presenter’s name, Amy Miller, LCSW, appears underneath. At the bottom of the slide, a blue banner reads, “Speakers Bureau | jcmh.org.”

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A slide titled “Jefferson Center is here for YOU!” appears at the top. On the left, two bullet points read: “Our mission is to inspire hope, improve lives, and strengthen our community by providing mental health and related solutions for individuals and families.” and “We have been your community mental health center for over 60 years.” On the right side of the slide, a photo shows a smiling young girl with long brown hair hugging an adult, resting her chin on the adult’s shoulder. The background of the photo is softly blurred with greenery.

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The slide title reads “Agenda” on the left side with a simple checklist icon beneath it. On the right, a vertical list of blue labeled bars displays the topics: “Positivity,” “Mindfulness,” “Resilience,” “Stress Management,” “Making Time for Fun & Play,” and “Resources for support.”

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The slide heading reads, “What do we mean by positivity?” Centered below is a photograph of a sidewalk drawing in colorful chalk. A rainbow arches across the top with small white clouds at each end. Beneath it, the words “EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT” are written in large, multicolored chalk letters. The sidewalk is bordered by grass on either side.

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The slide title reads “Positivity.” Below, a bullet point states “Is NOT,” followed by a list that includes: “Pretending everything is fine,” “Denying your emotions,” “Ignoring the challenges of life,” and “Toxic positivity.”

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The slide updates with a bullet point heading “Is:” followed by a list that includes: “Finding the good even amidst the bad,” “Staying focused on the present moment,” “Deliberately noticing the good in your life,” “Expressing gratitude,” and “Showing kindness to others.”

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The slide heading reads, “We can cultivate positivity through,” with the word “cultivate” underlined. A bulleted list includes: “Practicing mindfulness,” “Building resilience,” “Managing stress,” with an indented sub-bullet “Finding joy,” “Creative expression,” and “Connection with others.” On the right side of the slide, a photo shows a young child standing on a road at sunset wearing a pilot-style hat with goggles and a backpack designed to look like wings, gazing ahead with a confident posture.

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The slide title reads “Practicing Mindfulness.” Below the title is a photo of a young woman standing outdoors at sunset. She is shown in profile with her eyes closed and a calm expression, her hair pulled up into a high bun. Warm orange sunlight illuminates her face, and blurred buildings appear in the background.

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The slide title reads “Mindfulness.” A bulleted list includes: “Different forms,” “Can be done anywhere,” “Use your senses,” and “5-4-3-2-1.” On the right side of the slide, a raised hand is shown against a light background, covered in bright multicolored paint across the palm and fingers.

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The slide title reads “Free Community Guided Meditation.” A bullet point states, “Call-in meditation from JCMH and Jeffco Public Libraries.” Sub-bullets read: “Call 303-502-5189 on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. to participate,” “Recordings at http://www.jcmh.org/wellness” and “Recordings on JCPL’s Youtube channel.” On the right side of the slide, a photo shows a person dressed in white sitting cross-legged in a meditation pose with hands resting on their knees, set against a simple indoor background with greenery.

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The slide title reads “What is resiliency?” Below, a quoted definition states: “The process of effectively negotiating, adapting to, or managing significant sources of stress or trauma. Assets and resources within the individual, their life and environment facilitate this capacity for adaptation and ‘bouncing back’ in the face of adversity. Across the life course, the experience of resilience will vary.” The citation at the bottom reads “Windle (2011).”

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The slide title reads “Four areas of resiliency.” Four labeled sections appear in a grid format. The top left is labeled “Mental” and shows a cartoon brain lifting a barbell with sweat droplets. The top right is labeled “Physical” and displays an icon of a person running inside an orange circle. The bottom left is labeled “Social” and shows four simplified human figures in different colors standing together in a circle. The bottom right is labeled “Spiritual” and features an image of a glowing heart shape with bright light radiating from the center.

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The slide title reads “Brené Brown: Research findings on resilient people.” A numbered list includes: 1. Resourceful, good problem-solving skills. 2. More likely to seek help. 3. Believe that they can do something that will help them to manage their feelings and to cope. 4. Have social support available to them. 5. Connected with others, such as family or friends. On the right side of the slide is an image of the book cover “The Gifts of Imperfection” by Brené Brown.

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The slide title reads “Brené Brown: Practices associated with resilience.” Below, a heading states “Spirituality/belief system,” followed by three bullet points: “Purpose,” “Meaning,” and “Perspective.”

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The slide title reads “Brené Brown: Practices associated with resilience.” A subheading states “Cultivating hope.” The bullet points include: “Set realistic goals,” “Figure out how to achieve those goals,” with an indented sub-bullet “Stay flexible,” and “Believe in yourself.”

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The slide title reads “Brené Brown: Practices associated with resilience.” A subheading states “Practicing critical awareness.” A bullet point reads, “Reality-checking the messages and expectations that give us feelings of ‘never good enough.’” Sub-bullets include: “Is what I’m seeing real? Do these images convey real life or fantasy?” “Do these images reflect a psychologically, emotionally, and physically healthy way of living? Or do they turn my life, my body, my family, and my relationships into objects and commodities?” and “Who benefits by my seeing these images and feeling bad about myself?”

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The slide title reads “Brené Brown: Practices associated with resilience.” A subheading states, “Letting go of numbing and taking the edge off vulnerability, discomfort, and pain.” A bullet point reads, “When dealing with difficult emotions, resilient people will:” followed by sub-bullets: “Feel the feelings,” “Stay mindful about numbing behaviors,” and “Lean into the discomfort of hard emotions.”

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The slide displays the title “Coping with Stress” centered on a plain background.

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The slide title reads “Managing stress response.” Below, a circular diagram shows five blue circles connected by arrows in a loop. The circles are labeled “Stressor,” “Mindfulness,” “Action,” “Rest,” and “Play & Purpose,” illustrating a cyclical process.

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The slide title reads “Managing Stressors.” On the left, a bulleted list includes: “Limiting time on social media,” “Lowering internal expectations,” “Setting boundaries,” “Mindful use of substances,” and “Recognizing what you can’t control vs. what you can control.”

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The slide title reads “Mindfulness Strategies.” On the left, a bulleted list includes: “Journaling,” “Meditation,” “Body scan,” with an indented sub-bullet that reads, “Paying attention to what the sensations in your body are telling you,” “Deep breathing,” and “Self-compassion.”

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The slide title reads “Action Steps.” A bulleted list includes: “Reach out for connection,” “Taking action where you can,” “Moving your body,” “Communicating your needs,” “Journaling,” “Attending to hunger and thirst,” “Cry,” and “Creative expression.”

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The slide title reads “Incorporating Rest.” A bulleted list includes: “Taking breaks from the news,” “Practicing good sleep hygiene,” and “Finding a healthy mental escape.”

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The slide title reads “Play & Purpose.” A bulleted list includes: “Find ways to laugh, especially with others!” “Spending time in nature,” “Doing something creative,” “Trying something new,” “Doing something productive,” and “Contribute to the good in the world.”

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The slide title reads “Self-Help Resources.” On the left side are images of several book covers, including “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle,” “The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook,” “The Body Keeps the Score,” and “The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression.” On the right, bullet points list: “Resource sheets: https://www.jcmh.org/category/resources/” and “Free, on demand webinars at https://www.jcmh.org/classes-events/” with sub-bullets including “Taming the Anxious Mind,” “Mindfulness and Meditation 101,” “Getting out of a Funk: Tools and Tips to Manage Depression,” followed by “…and many more.”

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The slide title reads “When to seek help.” A bulleted list includes: “Self-help strategies aren’t giving you enough relief,” “If you have a hard time setting boundaries with others,” “Your mental health symptoms are causing significant distress or damage to your work or relationships,” “You feel like it might be helpful to talk to someone,” and “Thoughts of self-harm or suicide.”

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The slide title reads “Where to seek help.” A bulleted list on the left includes: “Primary care physician,” “Your insurance provider,” and “Colorado Crisis Services,” followed by the phone number “844-493-8255” and “Walk-in Center at 4643 Wadsworth Blvd. Wheat Ridge, 80033.” On the right side, additional bullet points read “EAP” and “Psychologytoday.com.”

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The slide title reads “About Jefferson Center.” A bullet point states, “We serve everyone! Children, youth, families, seniors, veterans and military personnel.” Another heading asks, “What do we offer?” with sub-bullets that include: “Individual, Group & Family Therapy,” “Peer Specialist Support,” “Wellness Classes & Coaching,” “Parenting Resources,” “School Based Services,” and “Substance Use Treatment.” On the right side of the slide, a photo shows a smiling adult lifting a young child onto their shoulders outdoors, both appearing joyful.

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The slide title reads “About Jefferson Center Speakers Bureau.” A bulleted list includes: “Offered free to community groups,” “All presentations are given by a licensed professional,” and “Presentations on a variety of mental health and wellness topics.”

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The slide title reads “How Can You Get Involved with Jefferson Center.” A bulleted list includes: “Stay in the loop,” “Donate,” “Get certified in Mental Health First Aid,” and “Attend an event.” At the bottom, text reads, “Learn more at http://www.jcmh.org/getinvolved.”

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The Jefferson Center logo appears at the top with the tagline “With you in mind.” Below, the slide reads “Contact Us.” The contact information listed includes “Amy Miller, LCSW,” the email address “amym@jcmh.org,” and “jcmh.org | (303) 425-0300.”

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The Jefferson Center logo appears in the upper left corner with the tagline “With you in mind.” Centered on the slide in large script text is the title “Positively YOU!” Below, smaller text reads “Cultivating positivity, hopefulness, and joy.” Soft overlapping circular shapes appear in the upper right corner, and curved bands of blue and green color flow along the bottom of the slide.