Journaling: Make it work for YOU!
Journaling: Make it work for YOU!
Hi! My name is Rebecca Jimenez Harden. I work here at TACID as our administrative coordinator but I also facilitate our weekly RolePlaying Peer Gaming Group at TACID. I’m a big believer in doing lots of little things to make life better and easier. My fridge is a testament to this—pre-packaged snacks to make sure…
Read MoreThe Art of Self-Acceptance
Greetings! My name is Da’Nitra Wade-Roberts and I’m a new Certified Peer Support Counselor (CPC) at TACID. I’m new to being a CPC but, as I’ve learned about it, I’ve realized I’m pretty familiar with the idea of peer support. In my previous job, I worked as a caregiver, providing aid to people who needed…
Read MoreNew Year: New Possibilities
CONGRATULATIONS! We’ ve officially entered the year 2023— Whoo-hoo! According to the Chinese calendar, 2023 is the year of the Rabbit. Well, what exactly does that mean? Some associations with our adorable, furry friends include pureness, gentleness, and hope. Embracing the qualities of the rabbit may help you to incorporate these qualities into the next…
Read MoreHow to Maintain Mental Health: Searched more on Google in 2021
Have you been experiencing anxiety, stress, depression or other challenges to your mental health during the COVID-19 Pandemic? You are not alone! According to Google Year in Search 2021, the term “how to maintain mental health” was searched more than ever before It’s no wonder. As we continue to experience the loss of normal ways of…
Read MoreThe Most Wonderful Time of the Year: For Self-Care!
It’s mid-December and the Holiday Season is well underway. Even if you love this time of year, you might be feeling stressed, sad, or surprisingly humbug! No matter how you feel—don’t underestimate the impact of another holiday during the COVID-19 Pandemic. A poll conducted by the American Psychological Association found that nearly a quarter of Americans…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Making Art and Participatory Art
You don’t have to be an artist to make art. You don’t have to be an artist to experience the benefits of making art, such as a decrease in the stress hormone, Cortisol. In fact, there’s evidence that Participatory Art like Art in Recovery and Intuitive Art at TACID, can aid in the wellness and…
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