PRINCETON, NJ, October 1, 2026 – Throughout more than 27 years as an educator for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, Liz Machado has “seen an increase of anxiety, stress, trauma and other emotional challenges that affect our students’ ability to learn and thrive.” She combines her passion for education with commitment to support children’s…
DetailsPRINCETON, NJ, September 22, 2026 – Though he recently started his junior year at the George School in Newtown, PA, coming up, Rayan Shah has already made significant, impressive achievements in academics, athletics, leadership and being a role model not only for setting and achieving goals, but also for strengthening mental health. His impact on…
DetailsAttitudes In Reverse® Honors Carol Rickard as Champion of Hope PRINCETON, NJ, September 16, 2026 – “We can all be well when we’re armed with the right knowledge and tools to do that,” stated Carol Rickard, LCSW, MSW, Founder of Well YOUniversity and Stress SMARTER Systems. “I love that Trish talks to kids about…
DetailsAttitudes In Reverse® Reinforces its Mission to Address Increasing Mental Health Challenges among Youth May Is Mental Health Awareness Month; May 7th Is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY (May 1, 2026) – While May holds a special meaning for individuals in the mental healthcare field, it is particularly poignant for…
DetailsKenny Baker was kind-hearted, a star swimmer on two swim teams, and a lifeguard at the local YMCA. He had many friends and a girlfriend. Everyone loved him. At age 15 he was diagnosed with depression. Within a year, he was also diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder. He was embarrassed by his illness, and…
DetailsPRINCETON, NJ, September 17, 2023 – In late 2021, Maria Petsos, BCBA, LDT/C, District Supervisor of Special Education, Ewing Public Schools, recognized early the impact that COVID and the isolation of the lockdowns were going to have on her students. She reached out to Attitudes In Reverse® (AIR®) to access AIR’s K-12 mental wellness programs,…
DetailsImportance of Training your Dog By Katelyn Baker, AIR® Co-Founder January is National Train Your Dog Month. As we close out the month, Katelyn Baker shares some thoughts on the importance of training, and building a relationship with your dog. Consistent, positive training from the start will significantly benefit you and your dog…and will start you on a path to having a future therapy dog! Most…
DetailsKaylee, an AIR® team member, shares with us a powerful point of view from a sibling’s perspective in remembering her sister, Emily, whom we lost too soon. On January 29, 2021, my little sister Emily Murillo chose to end her life. In her short 17 years here, she suffered a lot, from dealing with ruthless bullies…
DetailsA recap of some AIR’s media coverage NJ Attitudes In Reverse® and Hopewell Valley School District School-Based Therapy Dog Partnership – covered by News12. See video here. AIR School-Based Therapy Dog program – See video here. Therapy Dogs aren’t just a teacher’s pet at these NJ Schools. They’re staff – covered by NJ.com. See…
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