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The Phoenix Forum is a creative outlet for people to share their lives through stories, poems, art and other creative mediums. We believe in connection and community through human experiences. Many of us understand experiences of joy, pain, sorrow, and hope. Yet, we do not often create space to vulnerably share these experiences in effort to engage in collective healing. This space is meant for any human being who wants to be empowered to rise.
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Transcending Mental Illness Through Art and Storytelling
Creativity and mental illnesses are thought to be linked biologically, and people with mental illnesses often use art as a creative outlet.
Johnson & Johnson leaders and passionate advocates from PeaceLove’s CREATORS program discuss the important role of art and storytelling to help destigmatize mental illness in communities.
"I hear you": The Psychology of Our Differences
When interacting with people, we can easily identify our differences. But, what happens when we recognize that we all have differences? Communities where individuals can grieve and heal collectively, emerge and are united by a shared identity that influences the ways in which we experience the sociopolitical world. So, how do we advance mental health practices to meet the needs of a diverse world and honor differences?
The Impact of Storytelling
Speaker, writer and advocate José Rosario is a mental health professional with hopes to facilitate change and make an impact across communities. With his message of empowerment and acceptance, he hopes to reach individuals during some of the most tumultuous points of their lives and encourage healing. His initiative, The Phoenix Empowered, strives to assert that it is permissible to rise up and find your voice.
The Power Of Words
With every interpersonal interaction, we have a choice to use words that inspire hope or instill hopelessness. Our words reflect a sense of belonging, of capacity, and of support. In his very first talk, Jose explores the impact of words from others on his own mental health and his work; choosing to rise because of those who empower him.