On Monday, May 8th, the Gardening Club at Capstone Day Habilitation baked sweet treats using wild dandelions! Participants collected the yellow petals from the flowers and added them to a batter to make shortbread cookies with dandelion and honey. After the cookies...
This Meditation Monday, we’d like to share a way that we like to relax here at Springbrook: participating in sensory activities! Whether it’s playing music to exercise our singing and rhythm keeping, or practicing a fun sensory shoebox puzzle, exploring...
This Meditation Monday, we’re talking about those fuzzy, furry, feathery, finny friends in your house – your pets! Having a pet may help reduce stress and improve your mood. Interacting with pets may help release oxytocin, a brain chemical that promotes a...
There’s no denying the feel-good power of a smile. Smiling not only offers a mood boost, but also releases endorphins that reduce stress, increase our endurance, and strengthen our immune systems. This #MeditationMonday, let’s take a look at some of the...
Let’s DANCE! At Springbrook, we love to show off our moves and get down to the music. Dancing is a great way to destress, so this #MeditationMonday, put on some of your favorite tunes and get...
At Springbrook, we find cooking or baking is a wonderful way to unwind and focus your mind on something both constructive and delicious. Whether sweet or savory, on this #MeditationMonday, find something yummy to make. Here are some photos of us cooking our...
