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Reimagining Incarceration
In a society focused on wellness, it's paradoxical that our correctional system remains entrenched in outdated punitive practices

Troy Rienstra
Mar 31


The School-to-Wellness Pipeline
What if schools prioritized mental health, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution with the same intensity applied to other subjects

Troy Rienstra
Mar 27


Turning Setbacks into Strength
Let’s talk about how adversity can become the fuel for your greatest transformation.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 24


The Reality of Aging Out of Foster Care
Every year, over 23,000 young adults in the United States age out of foster care without a plan or stable home.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 20


Struggles of Re-Entry
Navigating a world that has changed, evolved, and often, left you behind.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 17


PTSD + ME
Change doesn’t happen just because a person is locked away. Transformation requires a shift in mindset.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 13


Understanding First Responder Trauma
Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical professionals face unimaginable situations on a daily basis.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 10


Dangers of Leaving
If you’ve never been in an abusive relationship, it might be hard to understand why someone wouldn’t just leave.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 6


Addressing Youth Violence
If we want to stop youth violence, we have to stop treating it like an inevitable outcome

Troy Rienstra
Mar 3


Toxic Divorces
We are seeing an alarming rise in cases where children are used as pawns rather than protected

Troy Rienstra
Feb 27


Youth Emotional Health
Anxiety, depression, and isolation are hitting our youth at record-breaking levels.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 24


The Art of Therapy
Art therapy takes healing out of the grayscale and floods it with color, texture, and movement.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 20


Locked in Solidarity
Locked in Solidarity is about walking with them, believing in their potential, and proving that no one is beyond redemption.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 19


Loving Someone with PTSD
Loving someone with PTSD means understanding what they’re going through—not just in theory, but in real-life moments.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 17


Local Politics Matter More Than You Think
A study from Harvard University shows that Americans today are more politically divided than at any other time in modern history.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 15


Trauma + Me: Trauma and Resilience (#8)
I want to focus on something that often feels elusive in the wake of trauma: Resilience.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 13


A Blueprint for the Future
Now, we look ahead. What does a successful Pontiac look like in five, ten, or twenty years?

Troy Rienstra
Feb 11


Trauma + Me: Rebuilding Trust and Connection (#7)
How trauma affects our relationships and, most importantly, how we can rebuild trust and connection.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 10


Trauma + Me: Trauma and the Body (#6)
Today, we’ll dive into how trauma manifests physically, backed by research and science. We’ll also explore ways to release it.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 6


Pontiac Peace Treaty
The Pontiac Peace Treaty Series is about uniting the people of Pontiac to demand real action

Troy Rienstra
Feb 6
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