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It's time for "What is it Wednesday!"
What is Resilience?
Resilience means being able to cope with challenging events. When something bad happens, you still feel anger, grief, and pain, but you're able to keep going, both physically and psychologically.
Learn more: https://mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/…
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Fun Fact Friday: Music therapy can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. What's your favorite song to boost your mood?
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Burke’s Mental Health Clinic in Lufkin will close today at 3 PM for maintenance. … See MoreSee Less
Happy Veterans Day!
We are pleased to share that last week at the Nacogdoches Hero Foundation Banquet, Burke's Military Veteran Peer Network (MVPN) Coordinator Michele Conner received the Congressional Veteran Commendation from the 17th Congressional District of Texas.
The Congressional Veteran Commendation is a nominations-based program designed to recognize the military service and continued community service of veterans living in the 17th Congressional District of Texas.
Honorees are exceptional Americans in every way.
Jordan Bridges, Burke's Veterans Counselor, nominated Michele for this honor and is pictured alongside her.
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Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that volunteering has been linked to increased happiness and improved mental well-being? #FunFactFriday #Volunteerism … See MoreSee Less
As we recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month, meet one of our team of #DirectSupportProfessionals who impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). #TexasIDD
Brenda McClendon has been a member of the Burke team for three remarkable decades. Throughout her tenure at Burke, Brenda has had many roles—starting as a Residential Assistant and progressing to Manager of Supportive Employment, Vocational Specialist, and most recently, Manager of Burke Industries. In her current role, Brenda coordinates various day services, including cooking classes, community outings, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training, all aimed at promoting independence among individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, she oversees the Burke Industries Individual Skills and Socialization program, which focuses on skills training and community integration.
When asked about the reason for her longevity with Burke, Brenda shared, “I like to see when the individuals we work with succeed and find pride when realizing their own strengths and abilities.”
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