Boundaries at PMSA Mental Health Club

This week, Remona of Inellas Restoration Center led the PMSA Mental Health Club through a boundaries workshop. The students did an exercise were they stood up every time they agreed or disagreed with a prompt. The purpose was to show the students how boundaries are based on personal perspective and we should respect others. It is important to build that mutual respect so their is room for understanding when someone’s boundaries may differ from another.

Additionally, WGN News was following Inellas Restoration Center for the day, so the students and TFD will be featured along with Inellas! We are so excited for Remona and this oppurtunity!

Community Yoga

We held our first yoga session for our 2024 programming! This time, we decided to hold a nighttime flow with Dasia of Maywood! Dasia has held local yoga with Maywood’s Park District and also special K-Pop yoga sessions. We are so glad to invite Dasia in!

During this session, Dasia led the group through a series of gentle poses before she got into the flow for tonight. The flow was simple yet effective, using cat and cow poses. In the end, Dasia told us the importance of Shavasana, the entire purpose is to lay still. Although it may be uncomfortable, we must listen to our bodies and provide time for rest, Dasia said.

Thank you to our participants who came out last night!

Vulnerability at PMSA Mental Health Club

This week, we were back at PMSA’s Mental Health Club! Chris Chambliss of the Nehemiah Community Project held a conversation on vulnerability. He explained the importance of vulnerability not only within relationships, but the importance of being vulnerable with yourself and being honest of your healing and capacity.

We are so excited to continue our mental health workshops directly with the students. Thank you Chris and PMSA for partnering with us!

Healthy Relationships at PMSA Mental Health Club

This week, we had the pleasure of coming back to PMSA’s mental health club to offer more programming. For this session, we partnered with Remona of INellas Restoration Center to talk about healthy relationships. The students talked with Remona on what are healthy relationships, the types of relationships and their thoughts on what it takes to be in a healthy relationship. We are so grateful for the partnerships with local nonprofits we’ve been able to bring in for the students at PMSA

See you next semester!

Community Talk: Vulnerability for Men

This week we hosted our last community talks for this season. Chris Chambliss of The Nehemiah Community Project held space for men to talk about the importance of vulnerability. He communicated the importance of being vulnerability, especially with other men. Mens mental health is very important, as there is a stigma associated and it is not talked about often.

Thank you Chris and to those who participated!