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For participants in our A.R.T.C. program, creativity offers a way to experience recovery beyond words. 🎨

Our Quincy team recently hosted the second annual A.R.T.C. Showcase to celebrate the talent and achievements of participants from Adams County, Pike County, school programs, and Centerstone staff.

Participants use visual arts, photography, video, music, creative writing, and more to support their personal growth and recovery. These activities help individuals process life experiences, build resilience, and find healthy ways to navigate challenges.

We are proud to celebrate their work and the many ways creative expression can bring people together and support recovery.

If there's a word for it, chances are many of us know the feeling.

A close friend drifts away.
A big life transition.
A serious illness changes a relationship.
The loss feels real, but the ending didn't feel clear.

There's a word for that: ambiguous loss.

Knowing others share the experience doesn't take away from how we feel, but it can help make us feel less lonely. We aren't meant to carry our emotions alone.

Learn more about ambiguous loss from Mayo Clinic here: https://mayocl.in/4zbPEBa

You can’t always change the pace of your day. You can change the soundtrack.

This autumn, whether you’re settling in with a warm drink or tackling the laundry pile, our seasonal playlist brings a little cozy to whatever’s on your plate. 🍂

As you listen, check in with yourself, too. How are you feeling? What do you need today?

Listen here: https://bit.ly/4AIgDGf

What song makes a hard day feel a little easier?

Did you know coloring can reduce stress and promote mindfulness?

That's why we’re sharing a free coloring page every month, so take a pause, grab your pencils, and color your way to a calmer day!

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