Photos by Lindsey Sullivan Big Heart Ranch, a Malibu local community wellness center and animal rescue sanctuary, is still recovering from this past November's Woolsey Fire. The ranch, like many members of the Malibu community, experienced significant damages because of the fire. Pepperdine student volunteers joined with Big Heart's Community Relations Volunteer Denise … [Read more...] about Big Hearts Rebuild Big Heart Ranch
Therapy
Therapy by Design: Various Communities Find Remedy Through Art
Photo by Milan LoiaconoDan Hain is a veteran who has struggled with substance abuse and homelessness. Art helps him cope. “I started with those adult coloring books and thought, ‘What a stress reliever,’” Hain said. “Art has kept me busy but it has also been very helpful. It has calmed down my anxiety.” Art therapy is on the rise as a … [Read more...] about Therapy by Design: Various Communities Find Remedy Through Art
Greenhaw Brings a New Form of Therapy to Pepperdine
Photo courtesy of Sparkle GreenhawWith the stress of school, work, social life and extracurricular activities, many students find themselves searching for ways to relieve the stress of daily life.Art therapy is a way to detect emotions through forms of creativity. "Art therapy involves the use of creative techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring or sculpting to … [Read more...] about Greenhaw Brings a New Form of Therapy to Pepperdine
Mini Horses Making a Difference
Saddle up your mini-horses! Louise and stormy blue are two of seven mini horses who are part of ‘Mini Therapy Horses’, an all-volunteer non-profit charity. The organization was founded by Victoria Nodiff-Netanel ten years ago. “Mini therapy horses is my passion and my charity and it’s what I do 24/7,” Nodiff-Netanel said. 50,000 children and adult visit Victoria and … [Read more...] about Mini Horses Making a Difference
Counseling Groups Offer Students Help
Photo courtesy of the Pepperdine Counseling CenterAs finals and the end of the semester approach, students are encouraged by the Counseling Center to reach out to them and join counseling groups to help with stress and manage complex issues and events. Pepperdine’s Counseling Center offers eight different weekly counseling groups. The groups are an open, safe space for … [Read more...] about Counseling Groups Offer Students Help
