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Human Storytelling and Creative Expression

Human Storytelling and Creative Expression

Throughout our history, humans have been driven by the urge to create and express themselves. Creative expression allow us to share our stories, helping us to relate to one another, understand the world around us, and feel less alone.

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Feeling Alone at Work?

Feeling Alone at Work?

COVID-19 has drastically altered our workplaces, and feelings of loneliness and disconnection at work have surged. With working from home and seemingly endless nonstop screen time, how connected do you feel to your colleagues?

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Mindfulness: A Powerful Tool for Connection

Mindfulness: A Powerful Tool for Connection

Getting creative is not only enjoyable, it’s good for your brain and your relationships! Creative expression can help you feel more connected to yourself and those around you, leading to improved mental health and a boost in self-esteem.

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The Brain’s Hunger for Connection

The Brain’s Hunger for Connection

Our brains are wired to seek out social connections, and when we lack them, it can affect how we think and feel. By learning more about the science behind loneliness, we can take the first step in building deeper connections with ourselves and others.

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The Powerful Tool of Stories

The Powerful Tool of Stories

by Reji Mathew, Ph.D., LCSW, REAT

As an expressive arts educator and advocate, a central ethos of my teaching approach is to bring ideas to life through multi-media arts expression, referred to as intermodal processing, using the arts as a tool to process themes.

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Short Film: “Can Art be Medicine?”

Short Film: “Can Art be Medicine?”

Can Art be Medicine? Whether through expressive writing, music, movement or visual media, all the arts are able to change people's perspectives, moods, relationships and overall health. We're working to broaden awareness of the power of creative expression to...

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UnLonely Symposium

UnLonely Symposium

The first iteration of the UnLonely Symposium 2021 was a resource for shared learning, and new ideas with up-to-date research around Aging, Workplace, Campus, and Community Mental Health.

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Next Avenue’s 2020 Influencers in Aging

Next Avenue’s 2020 Influencers in Aging

Dr. Jeremy Nobel’s life work is dedicated to healing – as a physician and faculty member of the Harvard Medical School. He is also dedicated to the healing of soul and spirit, as the Founder and President of the Foundation for Art & Healing, which explores the connection between the two elements of healing and art.

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