Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey

A Time of Plenty:
Thanksgiving falls in November and many decorate with a cornucopia, or horn of plenty, which symbolizes abundance. The national day of thanksgiving for the US was officially recognized by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862. In Lincoln’s declaration, he urged recognition of the bounty and gifts of our nation. In the midst of civil war, he hoped to see the country heal its wounds and be restored “to the full enjoyment of peace, harmony, tranquility, and union.” (cont.)

Recovery Month During September, the nation observes Recovery Month. Events, posters, and print materials provide education about how treatment services and recovery peer supports can…

Stop and Smell the Roses We often talk about the need to pause, breathe, and unplug.  One way to do that is to take even…

Summer is Here For many people in the U.S., the 4th of July holiday marks the real beginning of summer.  School is out, beaches are…

Summer Fun  June is the kick-off for the summer months.  We often think of summer as a time to relax.  But stress management and relaxation…

Happy Spring  Even in the northern US, we are noticing signs of spring. Spring brings with it several notable days. Many recognize May 1 as…

April Fool’s Day As with many of our celebrations, the origin of April Fool’s Day is a bit of a mystery. One idea [i] is that…

Spring Forward Here we go again! On March 10, most of the US will reset their clocks for Daylight Savings Time. Changing the clock often…

Groundhog Day Although no one is sure exactly how the groundhog came to symbolize this day, February 2 has a long history as a significant…

Happy New Year! The New Year is a time to reflect on what has been and what the future may bring. We reminisce, make plans,…

Winter Wellness You can download your own free copy of the Winter Wellness Planner HERE By popular demand from our readers, we have released our Winter…