Category: Healing Arts
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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!