Monkey Brain Art

Art, Meditation, and Mindfulness to calm the Warriors,"Veterans and First Responders”, unsettled minds from the devastating effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, commonly known as PTSD. Why Monkey Brain Art? Buddhist Monks call an unsettled mind, Monkey Mind or Monkey Brain. Our Warriors will take part in a nine-week course which includes a variety of art mediums and focusing on mindfulness and meditation. The course is taught by Instructors who themselves served and now have PTSD. Founders, Gary, and Trish Walker have experienced the benefits of the healing practice of art, meditation, and mindfulness to combat the trauma of PTSD. Both having, traveled the journey of the unsettled mind, continue to use these techniques to treat their own trauma. Gary, a Disabled United States Air Force Veteran and artist, practices art to quiet his crushing anxiety and depression. Trish Walker, a licensed Yoga Instructor, and recent Breast Cancer Survivor, provides her experience and expertise to provide help and care for others in crisis. Together, Gary and Trish, bring a blend of art and meditation techniques that will assist in unlocking new ways to cope with restless minds and spirits associated with PTSD.