DESCRIPTION: Do you want to connect with other teens and explore important topics related to self-esteem, diversity, and individuality? Then join us for our Anime and Empowerment program!
This six-week program is open to any teen in the community between the ages of 14 and 17. You don’t have to be a PAAR client or have a trauma history to attend. You’ll have the opportunity to view Anime episodes and engage in discussions about topics that matter, such as dealing with emotions, embracing your uniqueness, and building a healthy self-image.
Plus, you’ll get to flex your creative muscles and create an Anime craft over the course of the program! We can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with peers, learn new skills, and empower yourself!
WHO: Any teen in the community between the ages of 14 and 17.
WHEN: BEGINS June 6th, then each Tuesday, 6:00pm to 7:30pm
WHERE: PAAR’s South Side Office: 81 S 19th Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
REGISTRATION
*Pre-Registration is required
**If you have any additional questions please reach out to Melissa Moore, Supervisor of Child & Family Counseling Center at melissam@paar.net or 412-431-5665 ext 1112
Join OMA and PAAR as we explore Mindfulness, Music, and Movement in this transformative and healing experience
DESCRIPTION: Dancing Mindfulness is a practice developed by clinical trauma specialist, Dr. Jamie Marich, that utilizes evidence-based modalities of mindfulness, psychodrama, and spiritual practices, like yoga and meditation, to promote holistic wellness and recovery. This movement workshop will teach the principals of mindfulness and incorporate music and movement with a non-judgmental attitude. Participants will focus on being aware of breath, sound, body, mind, spirit, and story through the use of music and dance.
No dance experience is required, and all physical abilities are welcome.
Learning Objectives
- Define mindfulness and explore the benefits of practicing mindfulness to overall health and wellness.
- Examine seven primary attitudes of mindfulness.
- Identify the seven elements of dancing mindfulness.
- Practice dancing mindfulness, incorporating the attitudes of mindfulness and elements of dancing mindfulness through music and movement.
WHEN: Thursday, June 29th
WHERE: Unity Center of Pittsburgh, 5343 Kincaid Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
REGISTRATION
This event is complimentary through PAAR, though you must register on this page and not through the OMA event link.
The deadline to register through PAAR and attend for free is June 22nd.
**If you have any additional questions please reach out to Melissa Moore, Supervisor of Child & Family Counseling Center at melissam@paar.net or 412-431-5665 ext 1112
Chat is: Online
Wellness Series workshops are meant to be a place to explore different self-care practices while connecting to others in a safe environment.
Pre-registration is required for wellness series participation. No exceptions. Individuals will not be admitted into the Wellness Series without prior registration.