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October is Emotional Wellness Month, a time to recognize the importance of caring for our emotional health and overall well-being. It is an opportunity to check in with ourselves, reflect on stress levels, and practice healthy coping strategies such as mindfulness.

Explore resources, such as the Gizmo Initiative below, and practical tools to support emotional wellness, build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and encourage greater self-awareness and balance.

Register now for our upcoming training "Wellness Wednesday. When Helping Hurts: Restoring Healthy Breathing" on October 14, 2026 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM in person at the Connecticut Clearinghouse.

This program has been approved for 3 Continuing Education Credit Hours by the National Association of Social Workers, CT and meets the continuing education criteria for CT Social Work Licensure renewal. Register here.

The Gizmo Initiative takes an upstream approach to support the mental health and wellness of adults and youth. This website offers free resources and activities that help people understand their emotions, recognize when their mental health needs attention, practice healthy coping strategies, and identify people they can turn to for support.

Explore Gizmo's Pawesome Guide to Mental Health - an evidence-informed children's book and social-emotional learning curriculum narrated by a therapy dog named by Gizmo to teach about mental health literacy and wellness. Available in both English and Spanish.

The website also features a variety of downloadable resources including mental health plans, coloring pages & activity sheets, word searches, puzzles, games and resources for trusted adults.

You can also take the Pawesome Pledge for Mental Health - a pledge that encourages children and families to make a personal commitment to caring for their mental health. 

Let's Take A Mindful Moment Poster:

Lead students through the steps to help them tune in to their surroundings and become mindful during their daily activities.

Mindful Moments Practice Cards:

Practice mindfulness anywhere with these handy cards. Simple activities that can help reduce stress, improve focus, and create moments of calm.

Mindfulness Matter: An Activity Book

Designed to help children build emotional regulation, mental wellness, and stress-management skills through engaging, screen-free exercises.

The Connecticut Clearinghouse is a comprehensive statewide library and resource center for information and materials on substance use, mental health, prevention, health promotion, risk reduction, treatment, recovery, wellness, and related topics. We offer materials such as posters, and pamphlets, library books, and DVDs, and provide access to e-books, and streaming media. Our services and resources are available for professionals, students, parents and the general Connecticut public. Operated in partnership with the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

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