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 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!
Have a safe and fun 4th of July! We'll be open on Tuesday, July 5th!
Make essential oil plushies! This activity is for everyone! Essential oils can improve the health of the body, mind, and spirit and enhance both physical and emotional health.
This activity is for everyone! Bring your family or friends and have a great time creating this game!
It's BACK! Come and play with your friends or make new ones! Lunch, Snacks, drinks provided Here are the details on the day so far: We have 20 spaces for Middle School and up 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes There are 4 spaces for Elementary players Prize for top elementary player
This is an activity for Teens and Up. This activity provides participants all the materials and instructions to create their own mountain range of life, representing both mountain tops and valleys. They will create a unique piece of art that honors their mountain top and valley low life experience.
Hello STEM Young Adults, Need a place to get out of the heat? Come on over to the Center for a guided art activity. Create your own mountain range that will depict your life as peaks and valleys. Life is not linear but we all have ups and downs and it's okay to recognize the valleys […]
It's time to paint with your friends or family members! Activities like painting, or drawing are known to lower stress levels and promote mental calmness. Creating art takes your mind off of your everyday life and provides a relaxing distraction.
This activity is for everyone! Bring your family and friends for an afternoon at the Center creating a fun project!
Calling all Alumni students of STEM Highlands Ranch! This afternoon is just for you to come~ have a drink on us and play board games and catch up with friends. We hope to see you there!
For Teens and Up This activity provides participants all the materials and instructions to create their own “Adventure Awaits” car hanger and keyring. Participants will be encouraged to identify how the transition to summer makes them feel, name any negative feelings, and then shift their thinking to the positive aspects of this change in school-year […]
LOVE WINS ALWAYS As a 501c3 non profit organization, 7/20 Foundation's founding mission, to honor our loved ones taken in the Aurora theater shooting and to celebrate the resilience of our community, was realized in 2018 when we raised enough money through partnership, donation, and events such as the annual Reflection Garden on Tap Beer […]
Come and make cute marble snails with your friends or family members! This activity is for everyone!
This activity is for everyone~ so bring your friends and family! This will be fun activity for a Friday afternoon.
Metamorphosis: Aurora Theater 10 Years Later Metamorphosis is the theme for this years annual "Reflection Garden on Tap" fundraiser. We chose this theme to highlight this significant 10 year mark in our healing process. "Metamorphosis" It is a tribute to our post traumatic growth and the striking alterations in character and circumstance that those affected […]
National Disability Independence Day on July 26th commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, 1990. The ADA provides protection from employment discrimination as well as better access to goods, services, and communications for people with disabilities.
This activity is for everyone! Come and make your own finger puppet with a friend or your family!
This fun event is for Everyone for 12 and up however it's not a drop event. There will be fun events for you! See what we have planned~ Hot Dogs Kona Ice 1:30pm to 2pm Outdoor games Art Station
The El Paso United Family Resiliency Center (FRC) is a place of healing and support dedicated to serving as a resource to those directly & indirectly impacted by the tragedy of August 3, 2019.
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. Evan Forster, LCSW, will be on site for any mental health needs. These groups are guided by Tammy. These are drop in events. Everyone 12 […]
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 […]