Monarch Psychiatry of Alaska, llc

07/30/2026

Call Monarch Psychiatry of Alaska for all of your therapy needs!

07/30/2026

07/30/2026

Happy day from Monarch Psychiatry of Alaska. ☺️

07/27/2026

Trauma doesn’t have to be “the worst” to be real.

One of the most healing things we can do is stop comparing pain. Trauma isn’t measured by someone else’s experience, it’s measured by how our mind and body were impacted.

When our experiences are dismissed with phrases like “It wasn’t that bad,” or “Other people have it worse,” we often begin to question our own reality. This lack of validation can deepen feelings of shame, anxiety, depression, and isolation.

Trauma validation doesn’t mean dwelling on the past or assigning blame. It means acknowledging that what happened mattered, that your emotional response is valid, and that your healing deserves compassion.

Validation is often the first step toward recovery. When we feel seen, heard, and believed, we create space for growth, resilience, and hope.

Your story matters. Your healing matters. And you don’t have to earn the right to heal by proving your pain.

07/27/2026

Research shows that creativity can have a big, positive impact on mental health. And you don’t have to be a great artist to help us celebrate our creative NAMI community.

Just upload an original, non-AI artwork or photograph by July 31 using our simple tool.

Show us something that represents you, your mental health journey, your hopes and dreams, or the importance of community. In August, our community will pick a favorite to put on our November Thanksgiving card! https://bit.ly/4yoLrug

07/27/2026

Join Clinic by Zoom (by smart phone or computer):https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84246796556Meeting ID: 842 4679 6556 prompted, press # again.

07/17/2026

988 is always available. Please reach out if you’re struggling.

07/14/2026

Not sure how to approach your grouchy kid? These prompts may help:

07/14/2026

They're BACK!! 🎨✨

**Community Crafternoons resume this Saturday July 11th** at our beautiful NEW home in the **Umoja Cowork building!** 💙

📍 **3001 Porcupine Street** — come to the front door, not the parking lot entrance!

This month we are organizing our new craft room AND making **sunflowers** 🌻 to decorate for our **Disability Pride StoryTime on July 26** — and we would love your help making it magical!

As always:
✨ Free
🎨 All supplies provided
👐 All ages welcome
💙 No experience necessary

Come as you are. We have missed you SO much! 🌻💙



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Ready for the next post whenever you are! 💙🌻

06/30/2026

Self care can look different depending on the day. Take care of yourself with these simple guidelines.