Wellness Series

PAAR is offering Trauma-Informed Wellness Workshops for anyone in the community who is interested at no cost.

The wellness workshops include (details and registration links to each are below):

These Wellness Series Workshops welcome people of any gender identification over the age of 14 (unless otherwise noted) – PLEASE CHECK EACH WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION FOR AGE & SPACE LIMITATIONS AS WELL AS LOCATION. These workshops are meant to be a place to explore different self-care practices while connecting to others in a safe environment.

There will always be a PAAR Therapist present to provide extra support during these workshops.

See below for details, dates and times for each group:

Pre-registration is required for wellness series participation. No exceptions. Individuals will not be admitted into the wellness series without prior registration.

PAAR COVID-19 Protocols for in-person events:

  • A mask is to be properly worn at all times when in PAAR’s offices
    • A mask will be provided if you do not have one
  • Your temperature will be taken upon arrival
  • We do ask if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to COVID-19 to please not attend

Music Expression

Tuesday, May 24th 2022  •  6pm-7:30pm

Location: PAAR Southside Office, 81 S 19th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203

Description:

This workshop will be a group of healing and expression in the form of music, led by Avi Diamond, a Pittsburgh-based therapist and musician. It will be a combination of drumming and discussion. Instruments will be provided.

Ages 14 and up welcome. There will be a limit of 10 participants for this workshop.

EVENT IS CANCELLED

Dragon’s Den

Wednesday, May 25th 2022  •  6pm-8pm

Location: Dragon’s Den: 1008 Amity Street, Homestead, PA 15120

Description:

Dragon’s Den provides a two-level therapeutic and educational challenge course that includes a zipline and climbing wall.  The course is designed to engage youth of diverse backgrounds and abilities to overcome challenges in themselves, in communities, and the world.  Children will not only physically engage in the course, but take part in social and emotional team-building activities.  For more information about Dragon’s Den, please visit: https://dragonsdenpgh.org/

Ages 5-13, Minimum Height: 3’7”, Minimum Weight: 35 lbs

Participants must register by Wednesday, May 18th at 12 PM to participate.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Teen Workshop: Melodies of the Mind

Tuesday, June 14th 2022  •  6pm-8pm

 

Location: PAAR Southside Office, 81 S 19th Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203

This will be an expressive arts workshop intended to facilitate healing by processing words, music, and creative energy.  It will be facilitated by Katina Lee, Artistic Director of Taylor Lee Health and Wellness and Justlovelee by Katina.

Teens ages 13-17 welcome. There will be a limit of 25 participants for this workshop.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER