Moving Stories Registration

Register now for this free movement and creative expression workshop.

Mental Health Connecticut (MHC), in partnership with the award-winning Justice Dance Performance Project, (JDPP), presents Moving Stories, an arts workshop designed to improve the mental health and wellness of individuals who have experienced trauma and/or a mental health condition.

Through evidence-based approaches that use a combination of physical expression, visual arts, words, individual and group activities, and positive problem solving, Moving Stories helps individuals develop an improved sense of wellbeing, connection to others, and a more grounded stance to face everyday life.

Moving Stories promises to open up new avenues of healing that frees up energy for constructive expression, interaction, and relaxation in the moment. The workshop will culminate in an informal, interactive, and playful sharing with invited guests, allowing for a safe space for their “moving stories” to be heard and honored.

Classes will be held on Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 p.m, from April 17 to May 29 at the Hispanic Health Council Family Wellness Center at 590 Park Street Hartford 06106, with a performance celebration to follow (date TBD).

To be enrolled in the Moving Stories workshop, please fill out the following form before April 8th, 2024.

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* 1. If you meet the following criteria, you will be able to participate:

I am a young adult between the ages of 16-25.

I can arrange for transportation to the workshop at the Hispanic Health Council Family Wellness Center in Hartford (located at 590 Park Street Hartford, CT)

I am interested in learning more about movement as a way to tell my story and integrate it with my writing.

I am interested in exploring how movement can be applied to relaxation, centering and self-expression.

I would consider sharing my work in a small presentation at the end of the program for invited guests.

I am willing to fill out a questionnaire about my responses to this workshop at the end of the session.

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* 2. Check any of the following that apply to you as to why you are interested to attend this workshop:

To improve my overall sense of well-being and mental health

To help me in my recovery

To be a part of a supportive environment that encourages creative growth

To find new ways to tell my story through movement and words

To relieve stress and anxiety through physical activities

To connect to others through movement and develop a sense of community

To have a safe space for physical expression and storytelling

To engage in contact with others that is non-threatening and safe

To engage in playful activities that are fun and allow me to push beyond boundaries

To become more comfortable presenting my learning in this process to others

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* 3. Please describe any previous experience in movement, whether it be sports, dance, jogging, social dancing, yoga, movement meditation etc. and how you felt about it.

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* 4. What interests you in exploring movement in this group as a form of expression and communication?

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* 5. Please describe your experience as a writer and/or as a performer if applicable

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* 6. Please describe your experience as with drawing/artwork if applicable.

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* 7. Do you understand and agree to the following statement?

I understand that I am expected to attend classes in person as my availability allows.

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* 8. Please complete the following fields.

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* 9. Special needs or requests (type N/A if it does not apply to you)

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* 10. List any physical limitations or issues relating to exercise (type N/A if none)

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* 11. Emergency Contact

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This class is made possible with support from Macy's.