Mental Health May at NLRPLS

Mental Health May at NLRPLS

2024-04-29 18:27:41 by Susie Kirk

Celebrate Mental Health May with your North Little Rock Public Library System! Join our Self Care Family Night at Laman Library on May 16, starting at 4:30 PM. Enjoy self-care activities for all ages, including Tai Chi, affirmation card making, journaling, and more for adults; guided meditation for teens; DIY sensory tools for Laman Kids; and a pet portrait class (registration required) at The Studio. Plus, indulge in Zumba and Belly Dancing.  

On May 20, Argenta hosts "A Day of Wellness" with guided meditation, morning and afternoon yoga, Mala Bead workshop, DIY Coffee Scrubs class, and a Sound Bath.  

Throughout May, Laman Kids welcomes Pet Partners: Therapy Pets visits on May 14, 15, and 21 at 4 PM. Join us in prioritizing your well-being this May!  

Find more Mental Health May events below; 

    • May 2 at Laman Library at 4 PM

      • Meet the Author: Katie Walker - Play Therapist and Author, Katie Walker is sharing much more than a story! Katie's children’s book, Alice and the Anger Sandwich, is a fun and engaging story that also helps kids learn to deal with frustrating emotions and situations. Join us to hear about Alice and make an “Anger Sandwich” of your own.  

  • May 7 at Laman Library at 12 PM

    • Taking Care of your Mental Health - Learn more about the importance of taking care of your mental health from Victor Werner, the Chief Executive Officer of the Family Service Agency, and a counselor with 30+ years of experience. 

  • May 14 at Laman Library at 5 PM  

    • Holistic Approach to Self Care - Join The Holistic Practitioner, Nadia McKoy, as she talks about ways to organically change your life! Nadia McKoy, The Holistic Practitioner, will speak about how to organically change your life in a holistic way.  See how you can learn to better take care of yourself and play this game called life!   

  • May 14 at Laman Library at 5:30 PM 

    • Neurofeedback for Mental Health:  Is It for Me?- Raysha Clark, LPC and Board Certified Neurotherapist will give an overview of what neurofeedback is and what mental health symptoms and conditions can benefit from the therapeutic technique, and Q&A. Learn how it could help you sleep better, feel safer, calmer, happier, and more present in your day-to-day life. Neurofeedback is great for those looking for a holistic, non-medication approach to reducing symptoms of brain-based conditions like ADHD, PTSD, ASD, insomnia, poor stress response, depression, anxiety, mood fluctuations, chronic pain, and fatigue. 

  • May 15 at Laman Library at 5 PM 

    • Finding Calm in the Chaos - Dr. Rhonda Mattox will share with us advice on finding calm in the chaos from her extensive career as a psychiatrist and Hollywood consultant. 

  • May 23 at Laman Library at 3:30 PM 

    • Stories About Emotions: Presented by Arkansas Learning Through the Arts - Artist in Residence, Lanie Carlson, connects reading, theater, and social emotional learning in this engaging performance. This performance will be best enjoyed by students preschool aged and above. Lane Carlson is an artist in residence through Arkansas Learning Through the Arts, and Laman Library is proud to be a partner. 

Join us in prioritizing your well-being this May! Find our full calendar of free events here.