Going Back to School is a Mixed Bag
by Dana Martin, BYS Counselor For many, it may be difficult to believe that summer is coming to a close and school is starting
Reflecting on a Difficult Time
by Courtney Oliver, Executive Director As the final days of school approach, it’s important to reflect on the emotional rollercoaster local youth have experienced
Finding Balance This Summer is Key
by Dana Martin, BYS Counselor As we head into summer, we are all likely feeling a mix of emotions - hope that things will
Getting Comfortable With Mental Health is Vital
by Courtney Oliver, Executive Director As we look ahead to May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, I find myself reflecting on my journey
The Importance of Mental Health
by Christy Henderson, BYS Counselor May, being Mental Health Awareness month, is a good time to remind ourselves what mental health is and why
Young Adult Novels About Grief, Loss and Living
Compiled by a BHS Student The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: since this story is told through Death's perspective in a time very different
Our Work is Just Beginning
by Courtney Oliver, Executive Director As we sit at the beginning of April, many in our community are filled with mixed emotions, especially our
Supporting Teens Who Are Grieving
by John Carleton, BYS Counseling Intern A few weeks ago, our community experienced a big tragedy. Words fail when we try to describe the
Grief and Loss
If you are experiencing grief and loss, please consider talking with a BYS counselor. You can make an appointment here. Other local counseling services
Anti Asian-American Racism
This list of resources is from Nathaniel Jungbluth, PhD of the Seattle Clinic. First is an infographic guide to empower Asian American