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  • Heal Me With Plants

    March 25, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Horticulture therapy uses relaxation and mindfulness to reduce stress, and even assist in recovery. While the application of horticultural activities and gardening in clinical therapy has existed for over a century, more recent recognition of the health benefits of being in nature has brought the practice into use in more hospitals, recovery programs, prisons, and other applications.

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  • How pinwheels and Play-Doh could address post-tornado trauma in Lee County

    March 14, 2019 |

    The Montgomery Advertiser |

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    Response Location: United States, Alabama

    Comfort kits provide children with a therapeutic outlet during times of disaster recovery. With disaster relief often centered on adult needs, the kits of Play-Doh, books and various toys distributed in the aftermath of tornado damage in Lee County, Alabama, specifically address stressors borne by the youngest members of families.

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  • Surfing the Divide

    March 06, 2019 |

    Sea Maven |

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    Response Location: South Africa, Muizenberg

    Surfing lessons are bridging racial divides and providing a therapeutic outlet for disadvantaged children in South Africa. In a society largely segregated by race, children in Cape Town’s black communities disproportionately suffer the traumatic effects of violence and poverty. Waves for Change, a nonprofit based in Muizenberg, uses surf therapy as a way to mentor and empower kids in Cape Town, helping to desegregate South Africa’s beach and surf culture in the process.

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  • Beyond the Stigma: Orchestra offers a safe place to shine

    March 02, 2019 |

    New Hampshire Union Leader |

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    Response Location: United States, Concord, New Hampshire

    An orchestra created by and for musicians with mental health struggles is working to create a safe space for individuals to create music and form support networks. The orchestra accepts everyone and is meant to be an accepting place no matter someone's skillset, and multiple branches mean that the inclusive environment the orchestra attempts to cultivate is available to musicians and others across the country.

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  • Art for the Aging

    February 27, 2019 |

    The Philadelphia Citizen |

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    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    Producing art has a positive influence on the health of senior citizens. In addition to promoting the work of artists aged sixty and above in galleries and exhibitions, the Geezer Galley in Portland, Oregon, leads art therapy sessions at senior living facilities. With studies showing a positive correlation between artistic expression and overall cognitive health, the Geezer Gallery’s partnership with state healthcare and university health research institutions provides a model for other cities to empower their seniors to produce art.

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  • Fighting Weight: Eastside Boxing keeps youth off the streets

    February 21, 2019 |

    Second Wave Michigan |

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    Response Location: United States, Kalamazoo, Michigan

    By taking up boxing, Michigan’s youth learn to diffuse violence and cope with their stressors. Kalamazoo Eastside Boxing provides structure, mentorship, and a social outlet for disadvantaged and troubled youth across Michigan. In addition to keeping young people off of the streets, being a part of the boxing club helps to improve their sense of self-worth.

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  • How a Clinic in Guanacaste Helps Seniors Regain Mobility

    February 21, 2019 |

    La Voz de Guanacaste |

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    Response Location: Costa Rica, Cañas, Guanacaste

    It is not uncommon for senior citizens to face mobility issues, but a clinic in Guanacaste is working to "boost mobility for senior citizens and, along with it, their independence and safety." The program, which attendees eventually graduate from, places individuals of similar ability in groups where they work on mobility techniques with a physical therapist while also socializing with their peers.

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  • Little Angels Service Dogs detect seizures

    February 20, 2019 |

    KFMB-TV |

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    Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

    In San Diego, Little Angels Service Dogs are being trained to not just assist people but also recognize symptoms leading up to seizures. This practice allows people to proactively handle their seizures before they happen.

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  • Using music to help fight loneliness in long-term care

    February 11, 2019 |

    TVO |

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    Response Location: Canada, Fenelon Falls, Ontario

    The inclusion of music makes for a more healthful long-term care environment. The nonprofit organization, the Room 217 Foundation, helps lessen the effects of isolation suffered by seniors living in nursing facilities by providing them with access to music therapy. Using grants and with the help of research from the University of Toronto, Room 217 has developed a program that includes both musical activities for residents as well as performances.

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  • Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness Through Music

    January 29, 2019 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Burlington, Vermont

    Engaging with music stimulates brain activity and improves mental health. The Me2/Orchestra, a nonprofit organization, offers its volunteer musicians a stigma-free environment to reconnect with their passions and harness the healing power of music. In addition to empowering musicians who have encountered challenges due to mental illness, the Me2/Orchestra encourages community engagement to dispel misperceptions about mental illness.

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