National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week) is an annual campaign to educate the public about the realities of eating disorders and to provide hope, support, and visibility to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDAwareness Week 2022 will take place during the week of February 21 - February 27, 2022.
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 […]
Today's Topic~ "Building tools around core competences: stress management/Distress tolerance, emotional regulation, boundary-setting and healthy relationships" Stress management Mindfulness: learning how to be in the present moment and integrate logic with emotions to create a calm state of mind Distress Tolerance: learning how to get through crisis without making the situation worse Emotion Regulation: learning […]
The presenter, Theresa, is having a really hard time and she is here to talk it through with her guest, America and they try to figure out how to take care of themselves. There is a discussion about holding yourself accountable and ways they are able to acknowledge their red flags. They unpack all the […]
Chama & Haku from Go Team Dogs will be at the Center! Come to the Center for some quiet and stress-free time with some friendly & comforting dogs. The mission of GO TEAM is to offer relief and caring. We have them at the Center to provide comfort through a canine-human bond.
Join Bethany Laurie to express who you are through art. This event is being offered both in-person and virtual. Materials will be provided. You can pick up a kit 2 days before event. In-person attendees - snacks will be provided. This art project offers participants an opportunity to recognize and celebrate what makes them unique […]
Self-injury Awareness Day (SIAD) (also known as Self-Harm Awareness Day) is a grassroots annual global awareness event / campaign on March 1,where on this day, and in the weeks leading up to it and after, some people choose to be more open about their own self-harm, and awareness organizations make special efforts to raise awareness about self-harm and self-injury. Some people wear an orange awareness […]
This activity provides participants all the materials and instructions to create their own “Seasons of Me” art piece. Participants will be guided through discussion prompts and personal reflection, then add words and/or statements to their piece that highlights what they enjoy about each season and celebrates the positive things that change can bring. Through this […]
World Teen Mental Wellness Day is observed across the globe on March 2 every year. It is a day that aims to raise awareness about the mental health issues that teenagers deal with. This Day is about making efforts to educate everyone and destigmatize something that is becoming increasingly common. There are informational and helpful […]
Today's Topic ~ “I’m not over it yet”: “Why Am I Not Over This Yet?” We have a new teen forum, Cultivating Resiliency with Jordyn Russo! What is it? Cultivating resilience in the face of all life’s challenges is a proactive way of dealing with the unexpected & disappointments & successes in life, including how […]
Come and listen to Dr. Kim Dwyer with Dwyer Psychological Services speak on mindfulness and stress. This one hour presentation will introduce participants to the concept of mindfulness. We will begin with examining the stress response and how anxiety impacts our brain, our bodies, and our behavior, manifesting through sympathetic nervous system (SNS) arousal. After […]
The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind and Body in The Healing of Trauma Educational support group combined with book club This book by Bessel van der Kolk, MD provides a scientific background for understanding how children and adults adapt to traumatic experiences. This book translates findings from neuroscience and attachment research to explore a […]