Articles, training courses, professional development, affiliate resources, and a curated directory of people and organizations we trust — everything vetted by a board-certified psychiatric nurse who uses them herself.
Taking care of your physical health is vital for your mental and brain health. These resources reflect a whole-person philosophy — because you cannot separate what's happening in your body from what's happening in your mind and spirit.
Practical techniques for people who have no time for wellness routines. Stress has a measurable negative impact on your health and well-being. These tools are designed to fit into real life — not an idealized one.
Workout plans, nutrition guidance, and chronic disease management resources — because mental health and physical health are the same conversation. Coming soon: personalized plans as part of the coaching programs.
Curated resources for navigating divorce, custody, co-parenting conflict, and raising teens mostly alone. Including the Empowerment Journal for Single/Divorced Moms — available in the shop.
Get the journal →Trusted legal professionals for families navigating divorce, custody, and mental health-related legal issues in the Capital Region and beyond.
judgeanthony.com →Evidence-based guidance on helping children cope with separation — because the kids are always part of the crisis too.
Read the guide →The parental control phone and monitoring tool that Christen recommends for single parents managing teen digital safety without constant surveillance.
Learn about BARK →For nurses, counselors, social workers, and anyone working in or adjacent to mental health — continuing education and advanced training Christen has vetted personally.
2-day training: Revolutionize your approach to ADHD, Anxiety, Trauma, and more. Offered through PESI — one of the leading providers of mental health continuing education.
View training →Master class with Abi Blakeslee on body-based healing interventions. For clinicians who work with trauma and want to expand their somatic toolkit.
View training →Strengths-based, positive psychology approaches to lasting resilience. For anyone who works with trauma survivors and wants a certification to match.
View training →Advanced online skills training for adapting DBT for everyday clinical needs. Particularly useful for nurses and counselors working with high-acuity populations.
View training →These are affiliate partners and organizations that align with the whole-person philosophy of The Crisis Nurse. Christen uses or has vetted every one of them.
Goal-setting and personal development from one of the most trusted voices in wellness. The Push Journal system works for nurses and single moms with zero margin for complicated routines.
Get the journal →Chalene Johnson's MIA program for building a business with integrity and purpose. Particularly relevant for nurses and advocates looking to turn their expertise into sustainable income.
Learn more →Faith-based women's empowerment community and products. For the single moms and nurses who need reminding of who they actually are beneath all the roles they play.
Visit →Ambassador partner. Because sometimes you need a shirt that says something true about who you are — especially nurses and single moms who forget to express themselves outside of work.
Shop →Business and mindset coaching for women who are done playing small. Particularly relevant for nurses and advocates ready to build something beyond the bedside.
Learn more →Family law attorney serving clients navigating divorce and custody. For single moms who need someone in their corner who understands the emotional complexity of what they're going through.
Visit →Join the Healthy Habits Challenge — a 30-day program with daily challenges and support to help you achieve health goals that actually stick. Designed for people with demanding jobs, complicated home lives, and zero time for wellness theater.
Professional organizations, publications, and communities that align with the values of The Crisis Nurse. Vetted personally — not sponsored.
Advocating for equity in healthcare through representation, education, and community — an organization aligned with the root-cause approach of Nursing Redefined.
Learn more →Christen is an Executive Contributor — global platform for leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts sharing insights that matter.
Read her column →Christen's dedicated nursing column on Today's Nurse. Practical advice, expert insights, and everyday tips for nurses managing demanding careers while protecting their own health.
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