Category: Healing Arts
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Day of Prayer Event 2018
Today, PEERS, in collaboration with Alameda County Behavioral Healthcare Services and the Pool of Consumer Champions, hosted a National Mental Health Day of Prayer event in Oakland. This event brought together community leaders of different faiths and belief systems to remember forgotten mental health consumers and hope for a more compassionate and inclusive future. Specifically,…
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A PEERS Journey: PEERS and the History of the Mental Health Consumer Movement
Since 2016, the Pool of Consumer Champions (POCC) has been spearheading a project to review, curate, and present materials relating to the 50 year history of the Mental Health Consumer Movement. Community organizer Jay Mahler has been at the forefront of the effort, contributing documents and materials, and organizing ancillary events commemorating certain aspects of…
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Speak Life! — from Reflections and Expressions
On Wednesday, PEERS’ arts and wellness program, Reflections and Expressions, hosted a meeting called “Speak Life!” in honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Participants were given materials and time to develop their own written reflections. Several participants shared their compositions with the group in an informal open-mic setting. Reflections and Expressions takes place on the…
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Soul Collaging with PEERS Staff
On Monday, Reflections and Expressions Program Coordinator Lyndsey Ellis led the PEERS staff in a collaging activity. Using images from recycled magazines, this activity promoted staff team building and personal reflection. One staff-meeting per month will now be devoted to team building exercises.
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Bring Your Kid to Work Day!
Last Friday was “Bring Your Kid to Work Day” at PEERS! Staff members’ kids played “Find a Friend Bingo,” did two arts activities, performed karaoke, and made wellness smoothies. At the end of day, the kids redeemed their special “PEERS bucks” for new school supplies. It was a day of fun and games for all…
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Wellness T-Shirt Painting Activity at BACS
Yesterday, PEERS’ Gilbert Pizano and Lyndsey Ellis conducted a wellness t-shirt making activity at Bay Area Community Services (BACS) Inc. in Pleasanton. This workshop represented a collaboration between our Lift Every Voice and Speak (LEVS) and Reflections and Expressions programs. LEVS participant (and WRAP contractor) Aisha Scott briefly addressed the participants about her own…
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Two PEERS Staff Members Win Awards at POCC Annual Conference
Yesterday at the POCC’s 6th Annual Awards and Conference Program at the Oakland Hilton, two PEERS staff members won awards. Program Coordinator Basilia Padilla won the Peer Specialist of the Year Award for her work on the Everyone Counts Campaign’s Latino/a/x community focus. Program Coordinator Lyndsey Ellis won the Consumer Run Organization Employee of the Year Award for her work with POCC comittees…
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Kite Making Activity from Reflections & Expressions!
Reflections and Expressions participants made kites yesterday! Reflections and Expressions is PEERS’ art therapy support group that meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. For more info, contact Lyndsey Ellis at 510-832-7337 ext. 213 or lellis@peersnet.org.
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Lava Lamp Extravaganza from Reflections and Expressions
Ever wondered how lava lamps are made? Reflections and Expressions participants made their own lamps yesterday! Reflections and Expressions is PEERS’ art therapy support group that meets on the last Wednesday of each month from 3:00 to 4:30 PM.
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Handprints from the Heart!
Recently, LEVS created handprint art as part of their public speaking activities. Participants were asked to select an inspiring and resonant quote to accompany their artwork. Check out some of the quotes and handprints below!