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 […]

New Women’s Group

New Women’s Group

Welcome! We are so thrilled to introduce a new peer recovery & wellness group, as part of our art programming, called Surviving To Thriving! This group is designed specifically for women that have experienced trauma and it would not be possible without the support and partnership of The Women’s Center of Jacksonville.  Debbie Reed will […]

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 […]

The Power of Poetry with A.S. Minor

The Power of Poetry with A.S. Minor

A.S. Minor is a United States Army veteran who deals with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD. He is a multiple competition-winning spoken word poet and novelist, and he uses these platforms to bring awareness to mental health in venues of all sizes, from open mics and local poetry slams to national poetry competitions […]