This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to examine your world and how it can affect your overall health. Look around, look within – from your neighborhood to genetics, many factors come into play when it comes to your mental health. NMVVRC's 2023 Mental Health Month toolkit includes information about how an individual’s environment impacts their […]
Middle Schoolers will first be introduced to concepts involving breathwork and mind management. As they progress into the next level, focus will then shift over to learning about stance work and breathing while in motion. Once participants are comfortable enough to begin learning combat basics, classes can transition into self defense basics which include moving and […]
Middle Schoolers will first be introduced to concepts involving breathwork and mind management. As they progress into the next level, focus will then shift over to learning about stance work and breathing while in motion. Once participants are comfortable enough to begin learning combat basics, classes can transition into self defense basics which include moving and […]
Niki will lead former and current staff in creating art that embodies an emotion or an experience, giving them something tangible to see instead of holding it all inside. Art-making activities that includes drawing can support our bodies and our minds to help reframe our past experiences in a new light. These empowering activities […]
Join Alaina Patton for this 60 minute morning session to start your day with gentle yoga. Alaina is passionate about helping our community find beauty and comfort through trauma informed yoga. The first hour will be yoga practice and for the last 15 minutes Alaina will guide you through journaling or meditation whichever you're comfortable […]
Trauma recovery parallels the life of a plant – how plants grow, the patience and care that goes into helping it thrive – it all can be reflected back in the recovery process for individuals. Gardening is a form of self-care that can be adjusted to best benefit the participant. For those who are survivors […]
We are having an interest meeting to see if anyone would like to participate in a book club this summer for any of the titles below: Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk Permission to Feel, by Marc Brackett Lightmaker's Manifesto, by Karen Walrond These book clubs will be facilitated by Bethany Laurie, […]
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 to unwind and connect […]
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. Today you’ll make light bulb insect garden stakes. Everyone 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or responsible sibling. *This activity should […]
Every month, we will have a new art activity called Bethany Art Corner, led by Bethany Laurie. Today you’ll make Mandala Paintings. Age group: All ages. Not a drop off event for children 12 and under. *This activity should be considered as a complementary to and not a replacement for traditional Evidence Based Therapy or […]
