“Recovery and Hope”

“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.” – Brene Brown

Mental illness doesn’t discriminate

Meet our first parent/child Stomper duo! They remind us that mental illness does not discriminate and can affect anyone at any age. According to NAMI, each year one in five adults and one in five children in the United States have mental health issues that affect the way they live, laugh, love and play.

Exploring gratitude, bravery, and recovery

Through a series of discussions, educational videos, and activities, participants in the Meadows Stomper Project explored inspiration, gratitude, bravery, and recovery resulting in the creation of their two Stompers.

Recovery and Hope

The Meadows staff and participants named the Stompers “Recovery” and “Hope.” The adult Stomper, “Recovery” reminds us that life is a journey. We are forever growing, learning, and overcoming challenges. The child, “Hope,” reminds us that we need to always hold on to the belief that something good will happen.

—“Recovery” and “Hope” were created and made possible by The Meadows.

Our Discussions:

Gratitude:

​“You think this is just another day in your life? It’s not just another day. It’s the one day that is given to you today. It’s given to you. It’s a gift.” From: Nature, Beauty and Gratitude

Life is short and each day is a gift. Sometimes we get caught up in focusing on the negatives, rather than taking a few moments to appreciate what surrounds us.

To help you appreciate the little things in life, take 5 minutes before bed each night to write down three things you are thankful for. Soon, you will teach your brain to look for the positives at the end of the day, rather than focusing on what could have gone differently.

Self-care:

You matter! Take a few minutes each day to do something to celebrate you.

• Keep a Journal
• Do Something You Love
• Exercise
• Get Outdoors​
• Learn Relaxation Techniques
• Find Balance
• Be Resilient

Recovery and Hope were made possible through the generous support of The Meadows. These stompers now travel throughout Pennsylvania to help raise awareness.

Our Artists: Chris Bittner, Mark Pilato, Mel Forkner Lesher, Marisa Vicere, Nancy Vicere

Curriculum Development: Marisa Vicere

Our Partners: Brenda Fry, Jessica Davis, Roberta Ream, Ann Wayne