Woodworking as Therapy

Woodworking as Therapy

By: Robert Johnson with Sawinery Woodworking allows you to create unique and interesting things out of wood, but it also offers a number of therapeutic benefits. Many therapists suggest woodworking to clients who are suffering from depression, anxiety and even post-traumatic stress disorder. Sometimes distracting one’s self is a good way to get temporary relief […]

2nd Annual St. Mary’s Art Walk

2nd Annual St. Mary’s Art Walk

Due to the success of last years event we are hosting another! Join over 50 local artists and vendors for fun, food and entertainment at our 2nd annual St. Mary’s Art Walk! When you shop local you support families in your community. When you purchase local art at this event you help encourage and support […]

Avoiding Stigmatizing Language

Avoiding Stigmatizing Language

What is stigma? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), stigma is an attempt to label. It is a mark of shame or disgrace that results in discrimination. “Stigma” is a buzz word in the mental health field. We hear national and local organizations talking about it and for some of us, it’s […]

Meet the Artist: Tamara Elizabeth

Meet the Artist: Tamara Elizabeth

In this “Meet the Artist” blog series we want to showcase some of the artists whose work is featured in our coloring book. The artist featured in this post is Tamara Elizabeth. When the folks at I Still Matter had the idea to create coloring book we knew we wanted it to be a collaborative […]