We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Angela Zeng—founder and CEO of Karviva Wellness Beverages—has taken the TEDx stage, sharing an inspiring and deeply personal journey that is now available for the world to see. When Science Meets Motherhood: A Journey Through Crisis and Healing What happens when you’re a parent facing your child’s darkest […]
On Saturday, February 8th, ARThentic Joy was honored to participate in the “Empower Memphis Community Series” sponsored by Beyond Educating Foundation, a nonprofit based in Memphis, Tennessee, to demonstrated the positive impact of art on improving people’s wellbeing. As the guest speaker, Jacqueline Hu, the founder of ARThentic Joy, presented the scientific evidence behind art
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I recently took a Yale Online Course centered around the science of mental health, and in this article, I’d like to talk about some actions we can take to help improve our levels of happiness that I learned about through the course. 1) Social Connection In a 2021 study led by Jean M. Twenge, data
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2024, 24” x 20”, oil on canvas. The life of a butterfly encapsulates a journey of transformation, growth, and rebirth, reminding us of the beauty in the cycle of life. For this reason, many cultures view butterflies as symbols of growth and new beginnings. Through this piece, I intend to illustrate the transformation and purpose
2024, 36” x 24”, acrylic on canvas. When I was born, my parents planted a dogwood tree for me in our backyard. They chose dogwood in particular because my Chinese zodiac sign is a dog. In this non-representational self-portrait, I wanted to emphasize the similarities between human bone structure and tree limbs. Although the tree
If you haven’t seen “Inside Out 2” yet, what are you waiting for? Seriously, go watch it, and then return back to this blog post where we will discuss this movie. Pixar has done it once again by producing a seemingly simple, yet deep, movie that reminds viewers just how deep and complex our emotions
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A webinar led by Dr. Emma Woodward, PhDSeptember 4 | 3:30 PM Join us during the September 4th faculty meeting for a special webinarpresented by Dr. Emma Woodward on How to Talk to Kids About Bullying.This webinar will cover topics related to understanding bullying behaviors inchildren in the school setting, including: The webinar will also
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Today we want to talk about something that many of us experience but rarely discuss in depth—how we express our emotions in the digital world, specifically through social media. Recently, I we upon a term that made me think deeply about how we share our feelings online: “sadfishing.” It is a trend where people post
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Today’s blog post will dive into a topic becoming more and more prevalent in this digital age: the pervasive impact of social media on ones self self-worth and overall well-being. In this digital era, filters and photo editing tools have become a staple in daily interactions online. From smoothing skin to reshaping bodies, these tools
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Hey guys! Ever feel like everyone’s having more fun than you? Or get anxious when you see your friends’ cool updates on social media? If so, you might be dealing with FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). It’s a pretty common feeling these days, especially with how much time we all spend online. Let’s find out
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