There’s no better time to inspire confidence in high school and middle school students than National Teen Self-Esteem Month. In May, we make an extra effort to counter self-worth and self-image problems teens may face. Sponsored by I Am Worth More, a nonprofit that connects teens to resources and helps them increase their positive entertainment […]
Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families. […]
May is Asian American - Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. AAPI Heritage commemoration was first proposed in 1977 to observe the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States (May 7, 1843), and the completion of the transcontinental railroad, constructed mainly by Chinese […]
Bring your children to the Center and help them create beautiful bracelets for that special person in your life! This would a great Mothers Day gift. Not a drop off event
This is virtual. Even if you didn't attend the Mindfulness 101 workshop this could be an opportunity to learn ways to practice mindfulness. So, what is it? Mindfulness can be applied to many areas of our lives. We get the same benefits as sitting still and meditating as when we do focused, repetitious activities. Chopping […]
"Resilience is about being able to overcome the unexpected. The goal of resilience isn't just to survive but to thrive." - Jamais Cascio (author) Today's conversation is for current or May 7th STEM Staff. We have an online or in person option. The heartbeat of the Center for Strength is to promote recovery and resilience. One […]
Wednesdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm Beth’s yoga approach is to create a safe, supportive space in which you can learn emotional regulation skills through connection with the breath and increased body awareness. You will focus on slowing down any mental activity, bring ease to the breath, and tune into the nervous system’s vast healing capacity. This class is for anyone looking […]
Today we're making calming jars. Come to the Center and express yourself! You can create what’s on your mind and have the room for freedom to express your growing creativity in a safe and non-competitive environment.
Facilitated by: Etienne Janco, LCSW, LAC Please join us for a compassionate support group open to all current and former STEM staff impacted by May 7th. The group includes learning and practicing resiliency skills, trauma education, and self-care while honoring a safe, confidential place to share. THIS GROUP IS MEETING IN PERSON AT THE CENTER […]
Join Bethany Laurie in a mindfulness practice. This is a virtual event for everyone Mindfulness is a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body […]
Today's activities: Reverse dip pour paint tiles Paint a rock for the Kendrick Kindness Movement (KKM) Make essential oil bracelets Come to the Center and express yourself! You can create what’s on your mind and have the room for freedom to express your growing creativity in a safe and non-competitive environment.