Processing Survival Stress Without Pressure to “Move On” By CityHeART’s HeART of Survival A trauma-informed support group is not therapy. It is not case management. It is not a place where someone with a clipboard tells you what you need to do next. It is a facilitated space where you can bring the full weightContinueContinue reading “What Is a Trauma-Informed Support Group?”
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The Art of Connection: A Week of Therapeutic Support at CityHeART
By CityHeART’s HeART of Survival At CityHeART, we believe that art can heal trauma and change the world. We also believe that sharing our true stories can make a difference, not just for ourselves when we share but also for those who get to receive our lived experiences. These aren’t just pretty words on aContinueContinue reading “The Art of Connection: A Week of Therapeutic Support at CityHeART”
Welcome to the team, Sarah!
Welcome to the team, Sarah! We are thrilled to welcome new intern Sarah to the team this spring! Greeting message written by Sarah Pards, CityHeART HeART of Survival Intern Hello, my name is Sarah! I’m a senior undergraduate at Cal State Long Beach, majoring in psychology. My passion is helping and supporting others with mentalContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the team, Sarah!”
Fresh Music Finds: Women in Indie Music
By Abbi Zeppeda, Art from Ashes Intern Music is one of those universal languages found in art – emotion and creativity transcending time and place to speak to us and guide us through life. For some – like myself – music has become a staple within our personal lives. Music becomes a way in whichContinueContinue reading “Fresh Music Finds: Women in Indie Music”
A Letter to the Me of Tomorrow
By Abbi Zeppeda, Art from Ashes Intern For the radio this past week I gave out a pretty interesting wellness challenge – asking us all to embrace changes in our lives in a small way by switching up our daily routines. The “purpose” of this – although I tend to shy away from assigning strictContinueContinue reading “A Letter to the Me of Tomorrow “
🌱 Rooted Guardians of the Garden: A Space to Grow Together
By CityHeART’s HeART of Survival At HeART of Survival, we understand that wellness is more than just taking care of ourselves. It’s about building spaces where we can thrive as a community. That’s why we’re inviting you to join us for a new weekly gathering we’ve created just for you: Rooted Guardians of the Garden. This isn’tContinueContinue reading “🌱 Rooted Guardians of the Garden: A Space to Grow Together”
CityHeART Unveils HeART of Survival Program to Foster Healing and Resilience
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan 6, 2024 Contact:Paige Pelonis, DirectorCityHeARTPhone: 562-704-9585Email: paige@ourcityheart.orgWebsite: http://www.ourcityheart.org LONG BEACH, CA – CityHeART is proud to introduce HeART of Survival, a transformative program designed to support individuals and families navigating the aftermath of trauma, including domestic violence, systemic inequities, financial hardships, housing instability, and accessibility challenges. This innovative initiative blends trauma-informedContinueContinue reading “CityHeART Unveils HeART of Survival Program to Foster Healing and Resilience”