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Pray.com Partners With Renowned Researchers to Study the App's Benefits to Mental Health

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

1 app for daily prayer, Pray.com is partnering with renowned researchers to study the benefits that digitally enabled prayer can have on mental health and well-being during the current pandemic-induced mental health crisis.

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  • 1 app for daily prayer, Pray.com is partnering with renowned researchers to study the benefits that digitally enabled prayer can have on mental health and well-being during the current pandemic-induced mental health crisis.
  • Partnering with established scientists in this space, Pray.com will conduct multiple first-of-their-kind studies to assess the impact of digitally-enabled prayer on mental health and wellness, bringing together science around mental health and digital prayer.
  • "If we can show that spiritual well-being is linked to mental health benefits, then Pray.com, with its spiritual well-being offerings, could be a strategy to help people improve their mental wellness.
  • By understanding its users' needs, the platform gives them an opportunity to connect with others and improve their mental health, which translates into other areas of their lives."

MetLife Recognized as One of America’s Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces

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Monday, October 24, 2022

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that, for the 15th year in a row, it has earned a spot on the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoptions annual list of Americas Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces.

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  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that, for the 15th year in a row, it has earned a spot on the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoptions annual list of Americas Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces.
  • MetLife has been recognized for its employee adoption benefits, parental leave policies, and flexible work culture.
  • From the beginning of our adoption journey, MetLife supported me in my commitment to grow our family, said Marcus Munyon, senior business architect, MetLife.
  • The adoption benefit combined with the leave policy and the flexibility in the workplace told me that MetLife saw me as a whole person and celebrated my growing family as much as I did.

Housing Counseling Resource Programs Reach Extended Through Support from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has partnered with local housing counseling agencies to facilitate expanded service to minority and low- and moderate-income homebuyers.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has partnered with local housing counseling agencies to facilitate expanded service to minority and low- and moderate-income homebuyers.
  • The Community FirstHousing Counseling Resource Program (Housing Counseling Resource Program) provides grants to agencies in Illinois and Wisconsin that support these programs.
  • Two FHLBank Chicago housing associates, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), are administering the Housing Counseling Resource Program on behalf of FHLBank Chicago.
  • "Through the Housing Counseling Resource Program, these 21 beneficiary organizations and agencies will be able to provide counseling to thousands of additional low- and moderate-income homebuyers.

Fielding Graduate University welcomes new Provost

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fielding Graduate University announces the addition of Wendi Williams, Ph.D., to its leadership team. Dr. Williams joins Fielding Graduate University as Provost and Senior Vice President, bringing with her many years of academic and administrative experience, as well as a scholarly background, to this critical role at Fielding.

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  • Dr. Williams joins Fielding Graduate University as Provost and Senior Vice President, bringing with her many years of academic and administrative experience, as well as a scholarly background, to this critical role at Fielding.
  • "I am thrilled and honored to join Fielding Graduate University," said Williams.
  • Williams completed graduate study at Pepperdine University (MA in Psychology) and Georgia State University, where she earned a doctorate in counseling psychology, with an emphasis on multicultural psychology and family systems.
  • For 48 years, Fielding Graduate University has been educating leaders, scholars and practitioners for a more just and sustainable world.

Emerging Technology Allows Underserved Student Population to Access College Mental Health Support

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

BALTIMORE, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- If 95% of surveyed students feel their mental health has been negatively affected within the past year, why is it that only 1 in 3 BIPOC Americans receive the help they need? This question begins to offer insight into the difficulties faced by many young adults from diverse backgrounds who do not get necessary mental health support. "Opportunities for economic mobility will not be possible unless we provide the counseling and support that is a major factor in ensuring student success," said Dr. Aisha Francis, President of Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, a private institution with 74% students of color. To reduce stigma and increase accessibility surrounding mental health, many institutions are turning to scalable technologies designed to assist their current campus counseling centers to provide inclusive, flexible, and equitable mental health resources and support.

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  • This question begins to offer insight into the difficulties faced by many young adults from diverse backgrounds who do not get necessary mental health support.
  • To reduce stigma and increase accessibility surrounding mental health, many institutions are turning to scalable technologies designed to assist their current campus counseling centers to provide inclusive, flexible, and equitable mental health resources and support.
  • This means prioritizing mental health and wellness so our students can pursue academic success," said Dr. Sonya Clyburn, Director of Counseling Services at Morgan State University.
  • Ultimately, In order to best support the whole student for success in college and beyond, it is critical to build a strong mental health foundation and provide all students with ample opportunities to get the help they need.

The Anixter Center Appoints Samantha Handley as New CEO

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center announced today that Samantha Handley has been appointed new CEO of the company.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center announced today that Samantha Handley has been appointed new CEO of the company.
  • "After a thorough search of qualified candidates, led by Montague and Associates and our Board of Directors, we are excited to welcome Samantha Handley to the Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center.
  • Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center (Anixter Center), an innovative not-for-profit, community-based organization serves more than 5,000 people annually throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
  • For more information about Anixter Center, visit www.anixter.org or join us on Facebook (Anixter Center) or Instagram (@AnixterCenter).

Care Counseling Announces Acquisition of Five Rivers Mental Health Clinic of Mankato, Minnesota

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Monday, October 3, 2022

MANKATO, Minn., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This adoption of an established mental health clinic aligns with the goals set forth by CARE Counseling under their Mergers & Adoptions pillars.

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  • MANKATO, Minn., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This adoption of an established mental health clinic aligns with the goals set forth by CARE Counseling under their Mergers & Adoptions pillars.
  • The merger will mean CARE Counseling will add 14 staff members to their team and work begins immediately to help transition the Five Rivers team to the CARE organization's ethos.
  • "The pandemic put a strain on many mental health care clinics, Five Rivers included.
  • The last operational day at Five Rivers Mental Health Clinic will be Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.

FPA Partners with Psychology of Financial Planning Specialist Certificate Program to Support FPA Members

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Monday, October 3, 2022

In response, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) announced today a new partnership to offer members access to the Psychology of Financial Planning Specialist Badge.

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  • In response, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) announced today a new partnership to offer members access to the Psychology of Financial Planning Specialist Badge.
  • The Psychology of Financial Planning Specialist Badge Program is an on-demand program for financial planners with over 7 hours of video instruction and exercises.
  • Upon completion of the program, financial planners will receive the Psychology of Financial Planning Specialist Badge, which they can display on their websites and social media platforms.
  • The Financial Planning Association (FPA) is the leading membership organization and trade association for Certified Financial PlannerTM professionals and those engaged in the financial planning process.

Solidarity HealthShare Announces Hallow App as New Member Benefit

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solidarity HealthShare proudly announces the addition of a new mental and spiritual health benefit provided to Solidarity Members.   

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solidarity HealthShare proudly announces the addition of a new mental and spiritual health benefit provided to Solidarity Members.
  • Solidarity Members now have access to Hallow Plus, Hallow's premium subscription service, at a discounted rate to strengthen their personal prayer and meditation practices.
  • Hallow is the #1 Catholic app in the App Store and features audio-guided prayer, meditation, music, scripture, and sleep content.
  • Chris Faddis, president of Solidarity HealthShare said, "We are thrilled to partner with Hallow and provide this effective tool for Members to strengthen their prayer life.

New Virtual Counseling Practice in Bethesda, MD

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rise Counseling is pleased to announce the opening of their new virtual counseling Practice in Bethesda, Maryland.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rise Counseling is pleased to announce the opening of their new virtual counseling Practice in Bethesda, Maryland.
  • The addition of the new virtual location will allow Rise Counseling Bethesda to bring their therapeutic services to more people in need of support.
  • They offer individual counseling, couples counseling, as well as anxiety therapy.
  • The Rise Counseling Bethesda virtual therapy practice is now hiring therapists and will soon be accepting new clients.