North Austin
Decorate a terra cotta flowerpot while learning how creativity and caring for living things can support mental health. Take your pot home with some seeds to grow. Gain a simple, accessible overview of the neuroscience of anxiety, along with practical tools, including grounding techniques that engage the senses, to reduce stress and support wellbeing during this interactive workshop presented by Tanya Fisher, MSW from Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Explore this year's theme: "Stigma grows in silence. Healing begins in community." Learn what stigma is, how it shows up in everyday life, and how small shifts in language can support connection and reduce harm. Accessibility Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
