Mindful Musings Blog
2021 Intentions Challenge
Have you written your New Year’s resolution yet? Rather than making New Year’s resolutions this year, we invite you to create an intention – a carefully crafted and purposeful dedication to how you will BE in 2021, as opposed to what you will DO. What is an intention? The Latin root “intentio” means “plan” and…
Read MoreHappy Holidays from Center for Resilience!
It’s no surprise that stress levels rise during the month of December. Sometimes the stressors of this time of year can make finding holiday joy more challenging – particularly this year with a global pandemic, racial injustice and record unemployment. We put together a list of some of our favorite strategies that can be helpful…
Read MoreDo you ever wish you could just hit the pause button? With everything we have experienced in 2020, there may have been a moment or two (or many) where pausing for just a moment could’ve helped us ride the (tidal) waves with a little more grace. We use P.A.U.S.E. as a teaching acronym, which stands…
Read MoreI saw a funny meme the other day that said something to the effect of, “I’m not turning my clocks back this weekend because I can’t endure an extra hour of 2020.” I did chuckle a bit, as it has been a particularly rough year for many of us. I was also reminded, however, that…
Read MoreToday we write in the wake of a global pandemic and in the midst of nationwide protests against structural racism and its legacy of violence and discrimination in our country. We know that this is a time of deep hurt for many that we, as a predominantly white organization, will never fully understand. We also…
Read MoreLife as we know it has and continues to change drastically due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are living amidst fears for their safety, the safety of loved ones, and future uncertainty, all of which take a toll on emotional health and well-being. Teachers and students alike are making extemporary changes to their personal and…
Read MoreToday, April 15, is World Art Day. Sometimes when we bring up the “a-word” in classes, we inevitably see some eye-rolling and sighs. If you find yourself in that camp, before you click off this blog to read something else, consider that the word “art” can take many forms, and not all of them are…
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 12, from 4:00pm-7:00pm, we will be hosting a Sip & Shop fundraiser at J.McLaughlin on Angell Street in Providence! You’re invited to join us for an evening of sips and light bites while you shop their new spring collection. 15% of proceeds from purchases made will be donated to Center for Resilience.…
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