Family-centered mental wellness.
Mental health support, education and advocacy for adolescents and young adults.
Remembering
Ian Miskelley
Video produced by the University of Michigan to honor Ian's legacy.
What We Do
Our experience and research indicate that the most effective way to enhance overall individual mental health care is to involve families.
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TEAM BE BETTER; teaches what family-centered mental health care excellence looks like through compassionate support, education, and advocacy.
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To us, a family is a group of individuals who share a strong emotional bond, support each other, and provide love and care. This definition creates a personal TEAM for each individual.​
Mental Health Education
TEAM BE BETTER; consultations are NOT therapy sessions, but they are unique. Consultations include screenings, tailored guidance, referrals, and an indefinite number of family or one-on-one sessions. We lift barriers to mental health care.
Family-Centered Support
TEAM BE BETTER; curricula go beyond the basics of mental health. Director of Family Engagement and Network Development, Dr. Michael Brashears, PsyD, provides personalized expertise and guidance that families deserve. We help motivate forward momentum.
Peer Advocacy
Our work ranges from family advocacy, to community and organizational advocacy, and legislative reform. We teach you what you need to say and give you the tools to feel confident and heard. We also strive to develop a TEAM BE BETTER; provider network.
TEAM BE BETTER;
Our Model, Called
IAN'S TEAM, Saves Lives.
Intentional Assistance and Navigtation
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Inform
We empathize, listen, and provide you with the best guidance possible.
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Assess
We ask, observe, and gather the details to make things better.
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Navigate
We offer a family-centered approach to support lifelong mental wellness.
5 Principles of
Family-Centered Practice
These five principles guide our approach at TEAM BE BETTER; ensuring every client feels empathy and personalized care.
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Jill and Steve Miskelley and Dr. Brashears created the TEAM BE BETTER; model, and these principles are based on their lived experience navigating the mental health journey of a loved one. ​​
Respect & Dignity
Information Sharing
Participation
Collaboration
Acknowledging Family Strengths & Diversity
"Families encounter significantly different levels of support and access when assisting their children with physical illnesses compared to mental illnesses. This is the age range when we can make a life-saving difference with mental health."