Tavia Avila
Tavia is the Producer, Director, and Talk Show Host for Connection & Prevention with Tavia Avila, a program dedicated to mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
She grew up in Santa Cruz, California and studied Communications and Radio and
Television at San Jose State University, where she began her broadcasting career.
Tavia is mom to a 9-year-old son, who she loves to run, play, and cuddle with. Her best
days are spent being in connection with her family and friends.
Out of the Darkness Walk, September 9th: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in...
Editor's Note: TW *Suicide. Call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or if you've struggled with suicide ideation.
On September 9th, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention...
Save Lives and Bring Hope: Out of the Darkness Walk on September 30th in...
Editor's Note: TW *Suicide. Call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or if you've struggled with suicide ideation.
On September 30th, The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention...
Seize the Moments with Gratitude
I remember summers being a solid three months with one last three-day weekend (Labor Day) to enjoy with my family before returning to school. In my district, kids get more time off during the...
Choosing to Live
Editor's Note: TW Suicide. Please consider your mental health before reading. There are resources at the end of this article to help you or your loved ones. Call #988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if...
Mental Health Awareness, in June and Beyond – Coping Strategies
Mental Health Awareness Month (May) is over, but tending to our well-being is always important.
Being an advocate for suicide prevention and addressing the importance of tending to our mental health, I am discovering...
Mental Health Awareness Month – Tending to our Well-being Moment to Moment
In our culture, Spring represents a time of rebirth, awakening, expansion, and giving birth to a new chapter. I often get a surge of energy to deep clean, declutter, make space for the new,...
Feel, Heal, & Live Life FULLY by Getting into the Flow with Your Breath
We are doing the best we can with the tools we have ~
When my son was two years old, I noticed stressful situations interrupted his breath flow. His breathing pattern would speed up, become...
Think Less, Play More
“Our brains are our biggest liars.” -- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Shawn Smith
I recently interviewed Licensed Marriage Family Therapist Shawn Smith on my Connection & Prevention show with Tavia Avila. When I asked Shawn for tips on...
Connection is Essential to Our Well-being
In my experience, connection to our community is essential to our well-being and living a meaningful life. We create and attract meaningful relationships with a healthy foundation that starts within ourselves. That’s easier said...
