Walking Together for Suicide Prevention: A Day of Healing, Creativity, and Community at AFSP Puerto Rico
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Walking Together for Suicide Prevention: A Day of Healing, Creativity, and Community at AFSP Puerto Rico

On September 7, I was able to attend the walk for suicide prevention awareness of AFSP Puerto Rico.

The walk was held on the Jardín Botanico de Caguas, and I was able to do a Creation Elixir session with a group of participants. It was raining, but we adapted, and shared a very relaxing time in the garden, regulated our nervous system, created in community and express with creativity.

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Embracing Imperfections: How Kintsugi Inspires Resilience and Self-Discovery
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Embracing Imperfections: How Kintsugi Inspires Resilience and Self-Discovery

In the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, broken pottery is repaired with gold, silver, or platinum lacquer, highlighting the cracks rather than hiding them. This practice celebrates imperfections and the beauty of resilience. Much like Kintsugi, our lives are often marked by moments of fracture and repair. Each scar, whether physical or emotional, tells a story of growth and strength. Embracing our flaws and past hardships allows us to transform them into sources of beauty and wisdom, just as Kintsugi turns broken pottery into stunning works of art.

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The Therapeutic Embrace of Art Activities.
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The Therapeutic Embrace of Art Activities.

rt, in its many forms, provides us with a means to externalize our thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether through painting, drawing, writing, or crafting, creative expression becomes a sanctuary for our innermost selves. Here's how art activities contribute to our well-being

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