As a lot of you know, we held our very first MTM Summer Camp Retreat at the beginning of this month! It was an incredible success and wildly transformative experience that we can’t wait to share more about soon. The only way we were able to create such a healing space for teens, is by first creating a safe space. The following are 3 of our core values we hold at MTS, the makings of our Safe Space: Unconditional Love -- This means loving someone even when they are sharing the most difficult parts of themself. Loving each other through our ugly. No Judgment - We don’t judge each other while we share our truth, and what’s just as important is that we commit not to judge ourselves. No Repercussions - What’s said in the Safe Space stays in the Safe Space, unless it’s being used to lift someone up, never to bring someone down. These are not “rules” at MTS, because rules are made to be broken. Rather they are our 3 agreements that we use. Everyone that comes into one of our MTS spaces is asked to agree to these 3 things, and if they can’t, then they don’t get to stick around for the conversation. These 3 agreements are also useful to use at home or in relationships during difficult conversations. Try these 3 agreements next time you’re in a situation where you’d like a Safe Space! #MentalHealthMatters #SafeSpace #NoJudgmentZone #BeKindToYourMind #MentalHealthSupport #YouAreNotAlone #EmbraceYourFeelings #MentalWellness #StigmaFree #MindfulnessMatters