Tomoyo Kawano distinctly remembers a participant in one of her dance/movement therapy sessions: an older woman with a diagnosis of mental health concerns as well as dementia. Doctors at the hospital this woman was being treated at had warned Kawano that this patient wouldn’t socialize, speak to others, or participate in events. And as Kawano...CONTINUE READING The post Movement and Magic: The Limitless Impact of DMT first appeared on Common Thread.

Antioch University Los Angeles (AULA) is honored to announce that Congressmember Karen Bass will deliver the commencement address at AULA’s virtual ceremony on Sunday, June 27, 2021. This is the second time Congressmember Bass will serve as commencement speaker, having done so in 2010. “I look forward to addressing the Antioch University of 2021 –...CONTINUE READING The post Antioch University Los Angeles Announces Congressmember Karen Bass As 2021 Commencement Speaker first appeared on Common Thread.

Cynthia Ruffin directs COLORS LGBTQ Youth Counseling Services, a program that provides therapy for youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other diverse sexualities and genders at Antioch Los Angeles. She’s proud of the work they do every day, but this year she’s feeling especially proud of the program’s longevity. In July,...CONTINUE READING The post COLORS Celebrates 10 Years of Progress For LGBTQ+ Youth first appeared on Common Thread.