Prior to the emergence of COVID-19, Innovation360 had developed a robust accountability and organizational program for students needing support navigating school courses and career development. Rachel Mayer, who spearheaded this programming, became familiar with Innovation360 by independently working with mutual clients as an Academic Consultant. She was so struck by the novelty and effectiveness of […]
Austin has always been a perfect city to engage in therapeutic relationships with the clients of Innovation360. Life Development, a unique service built on meeting clients where they are, both literally and figuratively, usually takes place in clients’ homes, school campuses, or greenbelts- challenging them to make progress toward their therapeutic goals. We lean heavily […]
What is the secret to making lasting change? A few minutes browsing books online could yield countless results on how to cultivate motivation, willpower, and enlightenment. We all go running to these resources as we ask ourselves: Why do I keep taking on more than I can handle? Why can’t I say “no?” Why does […]
Americans have long been motivated to compete against each other. Whether it’s a rival sports team, a political opponent, or a greater cause like cancer, hunger, or AIDS, people look for things to beat. But what is it about anxiety that leaves people feeling defeated and experiencing such despair? Everybody experiences anxiety—it’s a natural response […]
Since it is almost Halloween, it seems appropriate to talk about masks. Whether we like to admit it or not, we all tend to wear them, just not the plastic, store purchased ones. Here are five masks that people tend to wear to hide what is really going on inside: Bozo the Clown – Did […]
Out of high school and not quite ready to take on the world? That in-between stage can be a tough transition. Elizabeth Devine, with Innovation360 Austin, shares how their programs support both kids and parents during this time. Watch the full interview on CBS Austin News by clicking HERE:
What brought you to Innovation360 Austin? I’m a professional counselor driven by relationships and adventure. I think that’s why Innovation360 is such an enjoyable place for me to work. Though I am new to the i360 Austin team, I am not new to i360. I began my therapeutic work with i360 Dallas. I engaged many […]
What is the secret to making lasting change? A few minutes browsing books online could yield countless results on how to cultivate motivation, willpower, and enlightenment. We all go running to these resources as we ask ourselves: • Why do I keep taking on more than I can handle? • Why can’t I say “no?” […]
Q: Why did you choose to work in the mental health field? A: I was somewhat bred for it. My family consisted of wonderful and loving people with a healthy dose of substance use and mental health disorders. When I got over all those classic issues of thinking my value was in saving everyone, I […]
Dr. Kevin Gilliland’s recent OpEd: “Facing the Cunning, Baffling, Power Nature of Substances and Addiction” was published in the Dallas Morning News on May 27th. Read the full article here to understand how prescription drugs are holding our society captive.
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