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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The Virginia Beach Strong Center is a hub of support and resources for all individuals impacted by the shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on May 31, 2019.
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. […]
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, […]
The challenge of National Say Something Nice Day is to put those beliefs aside — no matter how warranted you feel they are — and find something you really appreciate in a given person. The purpose of this holiday is to counteract bullying and the lack of civility and common courtesy that is growing among people […]
Today's activity is to make a Fairy garden house! 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 […]
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 […]
Today's activity Dip Pour Paint tiles- we will have a pride tile pattern! 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 […]
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 your SC4S Team at Puma Park in Centennial for a relaxing movie night, Love, Simon, under the stars. Bring seating or a blanket. #KKM: Rocks will be available to paint for our Kendrick Kindness Movement. Pizza will be served. Age: 13 and up. Dress appropriately for the weather.
The Orlando United Assistance Center offers support, resources, and hope for those impacted by the Pulse tragedy. The OUAC connects individuals and families with community resources to assist with healing—a program of the LGBT+ Center Orlando, Inc. The Center’s mission is to promote and empower the LGBT+ community ad its allies through information, education, advocacy, […]
We will engage in simple activities along our hike on~ perspective taking and discerning our love language. Location: Coyote Song and Grazing Elk Loop (South Valley Park Trailhead, Deer Creek Canyon) About a 15-minute drive from STEM Center for Strength. This is considered an easy hike.
Today we'll be making Miniature Man Keychains! 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 […]
People want to label everything. There is a perceived comfort in having something or someone identified with a label but it is not always healthy. Many today are moving past labels and want to be accepted for who they are not shoved into a box just to make you comfortable. Our guest Julie Anne and […]
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 […]
This activity is for Everyone! Join us every Friday for fun Family and Friends art projects!