Wellness At Home - A New Video Series
During these uncertain times, it’s important to take care of your mental health every day, even if it’s just with a short activity. Families are home, which creates an opportunity to take more dedicated time for the mental health of you and your loved ones. Aurora’s Wellness At Home series brings positive and therapeutic mental health activities to the comfort of your home that’s perfect for family members of all ages!
Take a few moments to learn about mindful grooming with animals, discover new coping skills, or maybe make a new creation with a walk-through Origami tutorial. Check back often to discover new activities each week!
Mindful Grooming Exercise (Animal-Assisted Therapy)
Aurora’s very own animal-assisted therapist guides you through a brief therapeutic technique called Mindful Grooming.
Keeping Connected Through Music
Create your own unique songs while safely social distancing from home with the whole family! Read More
Origami - Follow Along!
Join Aurora’s Adjunctive Therapy team as we help “fold” the curve of the Coronavirus by social distancing at home with a great activity perfect for all ages! Read More
Let's Make "Snow" Together - A Sensory Friendly Activity
Fend off the Arizona heat with a fun, sensory-filled activity perfect for the whole family. Make your own creations and join the fun!Read More
The Therapeutic Power of Board Games
Everyone has a favorite board game, but did you know that playing a board game can help your mental health in a variety of ways?
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Messages of Hope Mailbox
Positive messages from loved ones can make all the difference in the world. Get creative with our DIY activity and leave messages of hope for your family members!
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Keeping Connected During Isolating Times (Animal-Assisted Therapy)
Connection is all around us, even if it doesn’t always feel like it. Take a few moments to spend quality time bonding with your pets, and learn more about how animal-assisted therapy helps our mental health.
Coping Skills Jar
Learn how to create your own Coping Skills Jar and personalize it with the things that work best for you and your loved ones!
Writing Exercise - Coping Skill
Try out a new coping skill with a basic writing exercise that can help you better understand your feelings and emotions.
Baking Together
Baking is a great way to bring the family together! Join our Liaisons as they share one of their favorite mental wellness activities - making a healthy snack!
Creating A Family Tree
Haven't made a family tree before? You're in luck! In this week's Wellness At Home, join our Liaisons for a fun craft activity perfect for the whole family!
Making A Scrapbook!
Join Debi, our Liaison as she discusses another great family wellness activity - making a scrapbook! This is a great way to connect as a family and reflect on fond memories with family and friends!
Building Routine
This week's Wellness At Home focuses on building routine in your home, especially during breaks from school or work. What will you include in your routine?
Faith-Based Journaling
Spirituality and religion can be great contributors to our mental well-being. Join Debi as she discusses a great faith-based journaling activity you can try at home!