“Hope is a feeling, an expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. Hope gives us the drive to press on against the odds.” This is message opens the H.O.P.E. Workshop that Case Manager Tameika Hughes-Foote facilitates at Wellspring, our daytime resource center for women. The purpose of the workshop is engage women in…
By Pat Vandenhoven At Wellspring, the Art and Anxiety group’s focus is on discussing anxiety in a non-threatening manner. At the same time, it involves use of a tool for reducing anxiety. Each group starts with a short relaxation exercise. The format varies between using adult coloring sheets and discussing anxiety issues while coloring or…
The “Women for Sobriety” New Life Program is a way of thinking which creates a new way to live. It shows each woman how to find a way of life without the pain of addictions. It also provides spiritual and emotional growth for women who practice it. Crystal says, “It helped my self-esteem and confidence.…
“Come in, settle down and observe your mind and body.” -Jody, Mindfulness facilitator At the Mindfulness workshop at Wellspring, guests can connect with their breath and become more aware of themselves. Our minds go all the time, and our lives are so busy and stressful. Focusing on your breath connects the mind and body. The…
