Communications Generalist | Cultural Strategist | Data & Business Analyst
Bridging culture, communications, and strategy to build powerful stories, brands, and community impact.
Chicago, IL– Taize The Barber presents the Second Annual “I Love ❤️ You, Black Man” Spa Day ceremony where the fathers are pampered with love 💝, food 🥘, manicures and pedicures, cosmetology services (facials, linings, loc maintenance, hair cuts, etc.), and massages.
Check out the first one and tell friends or family 😊 to bring their loving 🥰 fathers through.
Chicago, IL-The three-day weekend was informational and rewarding spent supporting violence prevention, interruption, and peace efforts. I attended events where I learned about the importance of a new approach to violence and other social conflicts that is creating a new industry for social entrepreneurship.
First, I attended a symposium about the pathways to building and sustaining healthy communities through community violence intervention work. Afterward, I walked for peace with ALSO and their community partners.
I went to shop and stumbled across live music in the park and so I decided to walk through the park to observe the entertainment. There were people getting sun, doing tai chi, playing soccer and enjoying family time.
Chicago, IL-In a Garden across the street from the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, hosted by Zaire, we gathered in the name of love, culture, and therapy. As modern-day social workers, we must have our work-life balance because we’re out here during the year combating crisis in our communities’ culture and helping to shape the new world into a better place.
I received an invite from an associate who also happens to be a close friend of mine earlier this week, and I was happy to attend and network even though it was a brief session. That’s really all you need for painting or any form of therapy.
Art therapy is significant for several reasons. It provides a creative outlet for individuals to express themselves, explore their emotions, and process trauma or stress in a non-verbal way. It can help improve mental health by fostering self-awareness, reducing anxiety, and enhancing overall well-being. Additionally, it can aid in communication, especially for those who find it challenging to express their feelings verbally. Overall, art therapy offers a unique approach to healing and self-discovery.
Art therapy can be particularly beneficial for individuals who are grieving because it provides a safe space to express complex emotions that may be difficult to articulate verbally. Through various artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, or sculpture, individuals can externalize their feelings of loss, sadness, anger, or confusion.
Engaging in the creative process allows them to explore and make sense of their grief journey at their own pace. Creating art can also serve as a distraction from overwhelming emotions and provide a sense of control during a time of upheaval.
Furthermore, art therapy encourages reflection and introspection, helping individuals gain insight into their grief experiences and find meaning in their loss. Group art therapy sessions can also offer a supportive environment where participants can connect with others who are going through similar experiences, fostering a sense of community and validation.
Overall, art therapy can facilitate the grieving process by promoting emotional expression, coping skills, and a sense of healing and renewal.
Chicago, IL– National Teachers Day and National Teachers Week are dedicated to honoring and appreciating the contributions of educators in the United States. The history of these observances’ dates back to the 1940s.
These observances allow students, parents, administrators, and communities to express their appreciation for teachers’ vital role in shaping the future.
Communications Generalist | Cultural Strategist | Data & Business Analyst 