2nd Annual Mental Health Walk May 7, 2022
City of Baldwin Park 2nd Annual Mental Health Walk
The City of Baldwin Park will be hosting the 2nd Annual Mental Health Walk will be taking place on May 7, 2022. Looms for Lupus is proud to be one of the co-hosts of the walk along with Baldwin Park Unified School District, Oath to Country Foundation, Hope Foundation of CA, and True Pride CC.
The Walk will start at 10:30am PST at City Hall and end at Morgan Park where there will be vendors, car show and so many fun filled activities for all the family.
National Hispanic Heritage Month - Mes de Herencia Hispana
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" -Presentacion: Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico y Nefritis Lúpica*
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" -Presentacion: Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico y Nefritis Lúpica*
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" -Presentacion: Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico y Nefritis Lúpica*
Looms for Lupus- Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 “Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza” presenta:
Looms for Lupus se complace en invitarlos a una presentacion en Español sobre Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico y Nefritis Lúpica. Tambien hablaremos sobre que pasa dentro de el cuerpo cuando tienes Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico y Nefritis Lúpica presentada por GSK y Us In Lupus.
Regístrese con anticipación para esta presentación usando este link de abajo. Después de registrarse, recibirá un correo electrónico de confirmación que contiene información sobre cómo unirse a la presentación. Sesion de preguntas despues de la presentacion. Mande preguntas antes de el evento a estela.mata@looms4lupus.org
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Looms for Lupus is pleased to invite you to a presentation on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis. What happens inside the body when you have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Lupus Nephritis? presented by GSK and Us In Lupus. Q&A Session after presentation. Email questions prior to event to estela.mata@looms4lupus.org
Register in advance for this presentation using the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
*Se proporcionará una presentación en español y una en inglés simultánea * There will be a Spanish and an English presentation provided simultaneously.
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" -Presentacion: Las Hermanas Rubio; Primeras hermanas en ser el
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" -Presentacion: Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico y Nefritis Lúpica*
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" -Presentacion: Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico y Nefritis Lúpica*
Looms for Lupus- Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 “Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza” presenta:
Acompañenos el Miércoles 6 de Octubre de 2021 a las 1:30pm en vivo via la pagina de Looms4Lupus en Facebook, Twitter, y, Youtube. Continuamos la Serie "Tejiendo una Comunidad de Esperanza" dedicada a celebrar Mes de La Hispanidad cual sera transmitida en Español! Nos da mucho orgullo de tener la oportunidad de iluminar y celebrar a dos mujeres lideres hispanas. Ambas representan a nuestra comunidad y son las primeras hermanas en ser elegidas el el Capitolio estatal, ellas son la Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio del Distrito 48 y Senadora Estatal Senator Susan Rubio del Distrito 22. Nos vemos!
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Join us on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 1:30pm live via the Looms4Lupus page on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. We continue the Series "Knitting a Community of Hope" dedicated to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month which will be broadcast in Spanish! We are very proud to have the opportunity to enlighten and celebrate two Hispanic women leaders. Both represent our community and are the first sisters to be elected to the state Capitol, they are Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio of District 48 and State Senator Susan Rubio of District 22. See you there!
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" - Presentacion:Jesus Guillen, el cantante activista, y fundado
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" -Presentacion: Lupus Eritematoso Sistémico y Nefritis Lúpica*
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" - Presentacion:Jesus Guillen, el cantante activista, y fundado
Looms for Lupus- Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 “Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza” presenta:
Acompañenos el Domingo 10 de Octubre de 2021 a las 12:00pm PST en vivo via la pagina de Looms4Lupus en Facebook, Twitter, y, Youtube. Continuamos la Serie "Tejiendo una Comunidad de Esperanza" dedicada a celebrar Mes de La Hispanidad cual sera transmitida en Español! Nos da mucho orgullo de tener la oportunidad de iluminar y celebrar a nuestro amigo, cantante y activista Jesus Guillen. Jesus Guillen, el cantante activista, y fundador del grupo Internacional De supervivientes del VIH. Jesus es un optimista Latino que vive con dolor cronico, ansiedad y Trastorno de estrés postraumático.
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Join us on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 12:00pm PST live via the Looms4Lupus page on Facebook, Twitter, and, Youtube. We continue the Series "Knitting a Community of Hope" dedicated to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month which will be broadcast in Spanish! It gives us great pride to have the opportunity to highlight and celebrate our friend, singer and activist Jesus Guillen. Jesus Guillen, the activist singer, and founder of the group International HIV Survivors. Jesus is a Latino optimist living with chronic pain, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" - Presentacion:Daniel G Garza es un paciente lider galardonado
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" - Presentacion:Jesus Guillen, el cantante activista, y fundado
Looms for Lupus- Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 “Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza” presenta:
Acompañenos Miércoles 29 de Septiembre de 2021 a las 1:00pm en vivo via la pagina de Facebook de @Looms4Lupus. continuamos la Serie "Tejiendo una Comunidad de Esperanza" dedicada a celebrar Mes de La Hispanidad cual sera transmitida en Español! Estamos muy orgullosos de tener la oportunidad de iluminar y celebrar a nuestro gran amigo Daniel G. Garza. Daniel G Garza es un paciente lider galardonado, por mas de 20 años se a dedicado a la educación y la prevención del VIH. También es actor, comediante y presentador de "Póngalo junto con el podcast de conversación”y "El Show de Christian y Daniel” con su pareja, en su red Lilmesican Productions. Aporta energía positiva a quienes lo rodean con su trabajo de Reiki y lecturas intuitivas en el show de “El Card Divo".
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Join us Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 1:00pm live via @Looms4Lupus's Facebook page. we continue the Series "Knitting a Community of Hope" dedicated to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month which will be broadcast in Spanish! We are very proud to have the opportunity to highlight and celebrate our great friend Daniel G. Garza.
Daniel G Garza is an award-winning patient leader, for more than 20 years dedicated to HIV education and prevention. He is also an actor, comedian and host of "Put it together with the conversation podcast" and "The Christian and Daniel Show" with his partner, on his Lilmesican Productions network. He brings positive energy to those around him with his Reiki work and intuitive readings on the "El Card Divo" show.
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" - Presentacion:Patricia Sicilano, MS Autora y Graciela Hernán
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza" - Presentacion:Patricia Sicilano, MS Autora y Graciela Hernán
Looms for Lupus- Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 “Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza” presenta:
Acompañenos Miércoles 22 de Septiembre de 2021 a las 4:00pm en vivo via la pagina de Facebook de @Looms4Lupus. continuamos la Serie "Tejiendo una Comunidad de Esperanza" dedicada a celebrar Mes de La Hispanidad cual sera transmitida en Español! Estamos muy orgullosos de tener la oportunidad de celebrar a dos mujeres Hispanas\Latinas sus logros y contribuciones a nuestras comunidades. Nuestras invitadas son: Patricia Sicilano originaria de Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Obtuvo su maestría en Gerencia de Administración de la Universidad de Azusa Pacific. Patricia empezó a escribir cortas novelas y poemas de muy joven. Muchos de sus poemas y cortas historias fueron publicados en un periódico de Los Ángeles. Ahora Patricia es autora de 5 libros publicados; ¿De qué lado está la frontera?, Panda, Promesa, Corazón de Madre y Mi Ángel, que esta en ingles y español.
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Graciela Hernández originaria de La Piedad, Michoacan, Mexico. Obtuvo su Licenciatura en Administracion de Empresas y su Maestría en Consejeria Escolar de la Universidad de La Verne. Graciela es Decana de Servicios Estudiantiles en East Los Angeles College. Durante más de 30 años, su trabajo incluye contribuciones y liderazgo de programas DSP&S, EOP&S, and CARE dirigidos a poblaciones especiales, específicamente estudiantes con discapacidades.
National Hispanic Heritage Month - Mes de Herencia Hispana
"Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza"
Looms for Lupus- Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 “Tejiendo Una Comunidad de Esperanza” Series
Looms for Lupus will be launching the Knitting a Community of Hope- Tejiendo una Comunidad de Esperanza Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration from September 15th through October 15, 2021.
On Wednesday Sept 15th, 2021, Looms for Lupus will be launching a the “Tejiendo una Comunidad de Esperanza” Series dedicated to celebrating the culture, achievements and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. We will also focus on raising awareness about the health disparities impacting the Hispanic/Latino community, promoting wellness to help improve overall health. We will amplify resources on healthcare literacy, the importance of Hispanic participation in clinical trials, prevention of chronic care conditions, managing chronic care conditions, and taking action in overall physical and mental health.
National Minority Mental Health Series July 2021
July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021
National Minority Mental Health Series with Looms for Lupus and Wanda Green creator of Laughter and Inspiration with Lupus Facebook Group
This series is created for YOU! We want to raise awareness of minority mental health by starting the healing process to engage and learn about the signs and symptoms of how mental health affects the minority communities. The weekly Facebook Live sessions will have a companion worksheet available for you to download, reflect and interact in your personal space on the topics, questions, art related activities as it pertains to the live discussion. Please save your worksheets, On the last week of July we will share our journey in our private forum which will take place via zoom to discover what we have learned during our five-week series.
July 8, 2021
July 1, 2021
July 1, 2021
Our guest Wanda Green will be sharing her story, "Lion Diva Rises" in a candid interview about her parallel mental health experience while coping with chronic illness.
We will also have Lorraine Lara-Reyes, guide us through a painting session where we will utilize the art of painting and discuss the therapeutic effects on mental health as we paint a lotus flower.
Resource: Link to take a mental health test- Note: the online screening tools are meant to be a quick snapshot of your mental health. Please seek a mental health provider or reach out to your doctor for a full assessment. Take a Mental Health Test | MHA Screening (mhanational.org) https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/
July 8, 2021
July 1, 2021
July 29, 2021
We will be sharing astounding statistics and information on the Mental Health Crisis in the USA.
Here are stats according to https://www.mhanational.org/bipoc-mental-health of people that reported having a mental illness in the past year.
Native American\Alaskan Native: Over 827 Thousand people
Hispanic\Latino: Over 10 Million people
Asian American\Pacific Islander: Over 2.9 Million people
Black\African American: Over 7 Million people
1 in 5 Americans has a mental health condition
July 29, 2021
You are Not Alone!
July 29, 2021
"Join us as we discuss the importance of seeking mental health care and the universal principles associated with growth & healing. I will share some practical tools, tips & resources for obtaining care" with Samir Malik, M.A. MFT Trainee Pending Associate MFT
July 29, 2021
You are Not Alone!
You are Not Alone!
Join us This Thursday June 29th as we complete our 5 week National Minority Mental Health Series in a private forum via zoom with Wanda Greene , Estela Mata and Juana Mata.
Bring your worksheets, we will recap on the series and share our journey throughout this series.
You are Not Alone!
You are Not Alone!
You are Not Alone!
Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Mental Health-2021
On behalf of Looms for Lupus (L4L), we are pleased to announce our 1st Annual Wellness Day. In celebration of May Awareness for Lupus, Fibromyalgia and Mental Health we are organizing a full day event committed to health and wellness for patients, caregivers, and loved ones virtually due to Covid-19. This is an opportunity to share educational health information, provide demonstrations of healthy practices, create a supportive community, and build awareness about available wellness program resources.
The event will be held virtually on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 9:00am to 3:00pm. We will have Empowerment and Education breakout sessions that will teach skills needed to actively participate in healthy coping strategies. These sessions will be engaging and interactive. Example focus areas: Art Therapy, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle, Yoga, Beauty Tips, and Caregiver support. Language interpretation in Spanish will be provided as well as Spanish breakout sessions.
Working at the community level to promote healthy living brings the greatest health benefits to the greatest number of people. It also reduces health disparities caused by differences in income, education, race and ethnicity, location and other factors that can affect health. #L4LWellness2021
Register here:http://bit.ly/L4LWellness2021
Lupus, Fibromialgia y Salud Mental-2021
Looms for Lupus (L4L) se complace en anunciar nuestro primer Día Anual de Bienestar. Para celebrar la Concientización de Mayo sobre el Lupus, la Fibromialgia y la Salud Mental, estamos organizando un evento de día completo para la salud y el bienestar de los pacientes, cuidadores y seres queridos virtualmente debido a Covid-19. Esta es una oportunidad para compartir información educativa sobre salud, proporcionar demostraciones de prácticas saludables, crear una comunidad de apoyo y crear conciencia sobre los recursos disponibles para el bienestar.
El evento se llevará a cabo virtualmente el sábado 15 de mayo de 2021 de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm. Tendremos sesiones sobre empoderamiento y educación que enseñarán las habilidades necesarias para participar activamente en estrategias de afrontamiento saludables. Estas sesiones serán interactivas e interactivas. Ejemplos de áreas de enfoque: terapia de arte, meditación y atención plena, salud mental, nutrición y estilo de vida, yoga, consejos de belleza y apoyo para cuidadores. Se proporcionará interpretación al idioma español, así como sesiones en grupo en español.
Trabajar a nivel comunitario para promover una vida saludable brinda muchos beneficios para la salud a la mayoria de personas. También reduce las disparidades de salud causadas por diferencias de ingresos, educación, raza y etnia, ubicación y otros factores que pueden afectar la salud. #L4LWellness2021
Registrate aqui:http://bit.ly/L4LWellness2021
Wellness Day Event 2021 Speakers
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano 32nd District of CA
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano 32nd District of CA
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano 32nd District of CA
Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, she was active in securing mental health parity in the Affordable Care Act, and she dedicates tremendous energy to promoting mental health legislation and working with key players to increase funding and access to mental health services.
Samy Metyas, MD, MSc, FACP, FACR
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano 32nd District of CA
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano 32nd District of CA
Dr. Metyas is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and has a Master’s Degree in orthopedic surgery. He has a private Rheumatology practice in Covina,CA. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Rheumatology at the University of Southern California (USC), President of California Rheumatology Alliance (CRA)
William Mitchell, ND
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano 32nd District of CA
Dr. Monica Blied, PhD, MACL
Dr. William Mitchell is a Naturopathic Doctor with a primary interest in rheumatology. His focus in rheumatology stems from his interests in immunology and autoimmune disease. His special interests include systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia.
Dr. Mitchell is a pr
Dr. William Mitchell is a Naturopathic Doctor with a primary interest in rheumatology. His focus in rheumatology stems from his interests in immunology and autoimmune disease. His special interests include systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and fibromyalgia.
Dr. Mitchell is a proponent of a concept called “Integrative Medicine”and works alongside rheumatology specialists in Gilbert and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Monica Blied, PhD, MACL
Lorena Gordon, Film Director
Dr. Monica Blied, PhD, MACL
Dr. Blied is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University, and the Director of Faces of Health Wellness Center in Claremont, CA. Living with lupus and fibromyalgia herself since 2012, Dr. Blied combines her lived experiences with clinical expertise to provide whole-health services to her clients, includ
Dr. Blied is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University, and the Director of Faces of Health Wellness Center in Claremont, CA. Living with lupus and fibromyalgia herself since 2012, Dr. Blied combines her lived experiences with clinical expertise to provide whole-health services to her clients, including: Biofeedback, Brainspotting, Chair Yoga & Meditation training, Psychological Testing, EMDR, CBT, and other evidence-based therapies.
Lorena Gordon, Film Director
Lorena Gordon, Film Director
Lorena Gordon, Film Director
Lorena Gordon is an award-winning writer-director. Hailing from Queens, New York, she discovered her passion for film when she was eight. She recalls the time she was in the theater and realized her passion for cinema after watching her first live-action film, Titanic. She has directed and produced short films including the award winning short film At Last.
Daniel G. Garza
Lorena Gordon, Film Director
Lorena Gordon, Film Director
Daniel G Garza is a 20-year, award-winning, HIV advocate dedicated to education and prevention. He's also an actor, stand-up comic, and host of, "Put It Together Conversations" and "The Christian & Daniel Show" with his partner, on his network Lilmesican Productions. He brings positive energy to those around him with his Reiki work and intuitive readings as "The Card Divo".
Wellness Day Event 2021-Breakout Interactive Workshop Sessio
Mindful Tips to Recharge Mind & Body
Mindful Tips to Recharge Mind & Body
Mindful Tips to Recharge Mind & Body
Practicando Atencion Plena
Mindful Tips to Recharge Mind & Body
Mindful Tips to Recharge Mind & Body
Narrative Therapy
Mindful Tips to Recharge Mind & Body
Managing Chronic Pain & Autoimmune Disease
Managing Chronic Pain & Autoimmune Disease
Managing Chronic Pain & Autoimmune Disease
Managing Chronic Pain & Autoimmune Disease
Mindful Journaling
Managing Chronic Pain & Autoimmune Disease
Keto Lifestyle & Live Baking
Keto Lifestyle & Live Baking
Managing Chronic Pain & Autoimmune Disease
Keto Lifestyle & Live Baking
Functional Medicine
Self Care & Beauty Tips
Art Therapy- Painting
Art Therapy- Painting
Self Care & Beauty Tips
Art Therapy- Painting
Self Care & Beauty Tips
Self Care & Beauty Tips
Self Care & Beauty Tips
Tecnicas Para el Estres
Tecnicas Para el Estres
Self Care & Beauty Tips
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Wellness Day Event 2021-Special Thanks
