Upcoming Events – December 2021

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We’ve got a great Tuesday Talk planned just in time for the holidays! We’re sitting down with  Lisa Ragan, director, Office of Consumer Affairs and Peer Recovery Services of TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resources, to chat about Peer Support during the holidays.

Join Tennessee Disability Pathfinder for Tuesday Talk Holiday Edition on Facebook Live (@TNPathfinder), December 21, 2021 at 1 p.m. CT.  You don’t want to miss out on the great resource information, plus, we have surprise guests and a few holiday giveaways!

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Grappling with Grief: Finding Ways to Cope Through the Holidays
Sunday, Dec 19 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm OR Tuesday, Dec 21 from 9-11 am
If interested email Alyssa Tepfenhart at atepfenhart@healingartsprojectinc.org.

In this workshop, you’ll learn your rights as a griever through the holidays, whether it be related to a death, divorce, job, home loss, or coronavirus isolation. Explore, through art making, a way to express your grief, honor your loss, and examine images of hope. Additionally, resources for grief support and coping ideas for the holidays will be offered and discussed.

In order to gain the most from the workshop, please keep your video on, as this will help everyone come together, feel connected, and out of isolation.

Disclaimers: No prior art experience is necessary. This workshop will be led by an art therapist; however, this is not considered art therapy, but will be a healing art making experience.

Required Supply List:
CHOOSE EITHER a small to medium sized cardboard/wooden box OR a poster board/cardstock
magazines (can get free ones at grocery stores)
glue stick or white glue
scissors

Optional Supply List:
printed or copied photos of loss loved one
scrapbook papers
permanent markers
mod podge + brushes

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Backlight Productions, Theater Arts for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, is hosting a virtual performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The purchase of a $10 ticket will give you access to the YouTube premiere. You will receive an email within 48 hours of the premiere with the page link for access. Viewing availability is from Saturday, December 19th through Thursday, December 31st.

A great event for individuals, caregivers, families, professionals and anyone who would like to experience this virtual performance of a great holiday classic.

Click this link to purchase your tickets.  For more information on Backlight Productions visit backlightproductions.org.