Today at the garden, 6 people who live on the streets or in SRO's participated in our art & stress reduction class. We talked about about different ways that people can deal with their frustrations in ways that won't get them in trouble in their building or won't cause someone to call the cops.Here are some of the ideas shared in today's group:
- walk away
- write down your thoughts, then throw it away where you can't get in trouble
- draw a picture
- tear some paper slowly
- cry
- listen to music
- talk to a friend
- eat healthy food
- sit in a garden
- say a pray
- sing a song
- swear
- read a book
- think about others that have bigger problems, like natural disasters
- laugh
- look at your favorite color
- take a shower
Those who participated also pointed out that what feels like stress reduction to one person could be triggering and unhelpful for another, so you have to find the things that work for you.
Join us each Friday at 1pm for Art & Stress skill shares. Individuals receive a $10 Safeway Card the first time they attend a skill share or support group. After that, they receive an additional gift card after they get 6 attendance stamps.
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