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Today, it is more important than ever to provide safe, calm spaces for our young people to decompress and learn coping exercises that strengthen their self-regulation skills.
We are proud to be able to do just that - with the implementation of "Zen Dens" across all Club sites, funded by the Department of Developmental Services.
These spaces:
a) Are inclusive of those with varying needs.
b) Provide ways for youth to engage autonomously (e.g., access materials by themselves, engage in self-directed activities, etc.).
c) Are multisensory.
d) Reduce adverse stimuli (e.g., too much noise, too bright, too many things on the wall, etc.).
e) Incorporate cool and calming colors.
f) Include natural lighting.
g) Are neat and uncluttered (but not institutional and sparse).
h) Provides a range of comfortable and functional seating arrangements and activity spaces.
i) Promotes connectedness to nature.
We are exceptionally grateful for the team of Amgen volunteers who helped build the Zen Den at the MVS Club this week. Not only did they assemble several new shelves, whiteboards, lights, seating, and other items, but they also worked with members on a STEAM challenge building mini roller coasters. Thank you!
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