National PTSD Awareness Month is observed in June and it ushers in an array of awareness campaigns run for the benefit of PTSD survivors. PTSD, which stands for post-traumatic stress disorder, occurs in people after they have experienced a particularly traumatic event like war, violent physical/sexual/verbal assault, accidents, and so forth. Symptoms include depression, anxiety, […]
TRADITIONS FOR PRIDE MONTH Pride Month is for everyone to embrace who they are and let the world know — in style! The rainbow aptly signifies the colorful activities and flavors of this month-long celebration. These include massive rallies, pride parades, parties, workshops, concerts, and countless more LGBTQ+ events to attract participants from all over. […]
The primary mission of the Mother Emanuel Community Resiliency Project is to provide access to specialized services for those who were directly affected by the Mother Emanuel AME Church Massacre. A secondary mission is to provide helpful information to those who were indirectly affected by this tragedy as well as to the community at large.
Father's Day Trivia Father's Day, in the United States, holiday (third Sunday in June) to honour fathers. Credit for originating the holiday is generally given to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, whose father, a Civil War veteran, raised her and her five siblings after their mother died in childbirth.
Today we'll be making Pasta Glow in the Dark Fireflies! 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. This is not a drop off event.
Wednesdays through June 29th 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 […]
The Rebels Project Survivor Retreat brings together survivors of mass violence and trauma from all across the country for our annual gathering in Colorado. Held over three days, the retreat is an opportunity for survivors to find support, understanding and connection with one another. There will be ample opportunities to meet other survivors, network, hear […]
HISTORY OF NATIONAL PTSD AWARENESS DAY PTSD in some form or another has long been documented in humans. The earliest known literature about the disorder is a poem from 50 BC. Hippocrates narrated a traumatic battle experience about a soldier who was haunted by PTSD-like combat flashbacks. PTSD has consistently been mentioned since then, notably […]
Today we'll be making Suncatchers! 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. This is not a drop off event.
Wednesdays through June 29th 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 Everyone We want to give our community a safe space to create art in a trauma-informed setting with a clinician available. As mass violence incidents continue to occur, our own trauma can inhibit our ability to plan, recognize self-worth, maintain a positive mindset, and accept change in our lives. Through guided reflections and artistic […]
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it harder for racial and ethnic minority groups to get access to mental health and substance-use treatment services. Throughout […]