Last Friday, our Disability Employment Services (DES) Participants at Status Clarkson came together to celebrate ๐๐ฐ๐ณ๐ญ๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐บ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ญ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ช๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด๐ช๐ต๐บ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐๐ช๐ข๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ถ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต with a creative and reflective event.
The session began with a calming six-minute meditation that took Participants on a space journey around the world. Following the meditation, Participants took part in an engaging art activity - creating storyboards that represented their home country, a culture they admire, or simply a reflection of their personal identity. Using magazines and markers, they explored what resonated with them, producing meaningful and beautiful artwork to take home.
These two activities highlighted the powerful benefits of mindfulness and creativity. Meditation can reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and support overall well-being. Meanwhile, engaging in art and cultural expression fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a sense of connection - particularly valuable for those navigating mental health challenges.
As seen in the photos, the outcomes were fantastic. More importantly, the Participants enjoyed a meaningful experience that strengthened peer relationships and provided valuable tools for mental health recovery, community connection, and hope.