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 […]
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 […]
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 your own Splatter Paint Art Everyone 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or responsible sibling. *This activity should […]
Journaling presented by Bethany Laurie. You will be introduced to the many different styles of journaling and learn how it works and how to incorporate it in your healing journey.
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 be with friends and acquaintances. We will have: Go Team Dogs Food Art Activities Games
Walking your path entails entering the building with a support person or a therapist, going to where you were on May 7th, and then leaving the building. This can allow for desensitization and the possibility of creating positive memories where your trauma occurred. Walking your path supports you in separating your trauma from the school, […]
Be outside and be with friends. Enjoy some of our activities in the park. Art tiles Chalk Yard games Food Therapists available
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 […]
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 […]
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 your Mother's Day Jewelry. Everyone 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or responsible sibling. *This activity should be […]
Go Team Dogs will be at the Center for Strength! Come and spend some quiet and stress-free time with our friendly & comforting dogs. The mission of GO TEAM Dogs is to offer relief and caring. We have them at the Center for Strength to provide comfort through a canine-human bond.
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Join Devon Edwards, LPCC, MA on a casual walk. This is a chance to get outside with a friend or meet new friends from our community. You can use this time to get some fresh air or relieve some stress whatever works for you! Please bring snacks, water and weather appropriate attire. Getting outside can allow […]
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 […]
Join Devon Edwards, LPCC, MA on a casual walk. This is a chance to get outside with a friend or meet new friends from our community. You can use this time to get some fresh air or relieve some stress whatever works for you! Please bring snacks, water and weather appropriate attire. Getting outside can allow […]
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 […]
The Uvalde Together Resiliency Center (UTRC) provides resources, support, and hope to individuals, families, students, faculty, community and organizations impacted by the tragedy at Robb Elementary School.
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 your own air plant holder. Everyone 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or responsible sibling. *This activity should […]
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 […]
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.
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 your own Clothespin Birds. Everyone 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or responsible sibling. *This activity should be […]
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, […]
This is for all STEM School Highlands Ranch Class of 2023 and Current & Former May 7, 2019 Seniors & Staff Come and have some fun with all your classmates at Mane Mission Colorado Chile Company food truck will be serving dinner. See menu HERE. Bring $5 and you'll receive 1 meal item, chips and a drink. Activities […]
