• Leaf and Mirror – How Reading Impacts Your Emotional Health

    Housing Opportunities 2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana

    Research shows that reading as little as 6 minutes a day can reduce your stress levels by 60% by reducing your heart rate and easing muscle tension. Reading is also good for your emotional health, since a book can make you feel ALL the feels, from laughter to sadness! This session is led by a ... Read more

  • Express Yourself – Journaling

    Housing Opportunities 2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana

    Journaling is mindfulness in action. Journaling reduces stress, improves mood, helps remove negative thoughts, helps to process emotions, and more. Join us to learn how making journaling part of self-care can improve your emotional, mental, and even physical health! We will share some journal prompts as well as encourage you to come up with your ... Read more

  • Absorbing Tunes – Learn Why Music Is Good For You!

    Housing Opportunities 2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana

    Listening to music isn’t just enjoyable, it’s good for you, too! Music can help relieve stress by lowering cortisol and increase oxytocin levels. Some research suggests that music can even help manage pain and help you sleep better. In this session, we will listen to music and read lyrics from a variety of genres, discuss ... Read more

  • Leaf & Mirror – Learn How Reading Helps Your Overall Health

    Housing Opportunities 2001 Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, Indiana

    Research shows that reading as little as 6 minutes a day can reduce your stress levels by 60% by reducing your heart rate and easing muscle tension. Reading is also good for your emotional health, since a book can make you feel ALL the feels, from laughter to sadness! This session is led by a ... Read more