Our wonderful community joined forces to celebrate AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month with a delightful array of activities; captivating dance performances, movie screening, and listening circles (all while munching down delicious Asian snacks!) to name a few. This inclusive and free event was designed to cater to all ages and interests, whether you wanted to forge new connections, gain coping strategies, or simply have a blast with like-minded individuals.
Highlights from our Community Connection were the mesmerizing Bollywood dance performance by Prayana, founder of “Sway With Pray”, the screening of the inspiring Pixar film “Float,” and the enlightening discussions led by our esteemed mental health therapists: Briana Liu, a licensed professional counselor with a focus on social justice and trauma-informed care, and Diana Anzaldua, the founder of Austin Trauma Therapy Center and a social change activist in mental health equity. Geoffrey Vasile, a licensed master social worker, brought his expertise in mental health and substance use recovery strategies.
In addition to the engaging activities, we also had mental health resource tables from Amplify Center, Contigo Wellness, NAMI, and YWCA. These organizations provided valuable information and support for those seeking mental health resources.
Check out more photos from the community connection in our Facebook gallery HERE]
These events are important to us at BRAVE Communities! That’s why we aim to host monthly Community Connections that helps provide a platform for your voice to be heard, fostering supportive connections, and promoting collective growth. If you’re interested in engaging in open discussions like these, subscribe to our newsletter and follow our social media accounts to stay updated on the next BRAVE Community Connections!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this month’s meeting, and special gratitude to Austin Public Library for the venue.
We look forward to seeing you at our future gatherings as we continue to create spaces for connection and growth!