Apr 24 Wednesday
While welcoming a new baby is exciting, nearly 1 in 5 new mothers will experience symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety after birth. Staying connected with your own emotional and physical well-being while taking care of your growing family is a challenge that no mother should face alone. Join our professionally led group for moms to share experiences, challenges, and doubts while learning personalized strategies to cope with and process the emotional impacts of early motherhood.
Making the decision to seek support takes a lot of courage. Here's what to expect from our postpartum intensive outpatient program:
Group sessions twice a week for 8 weeks from 9:30am-12pm
Each session begins with a simple guided yoga flow, breathing, and relaxation and ends with a group lunch
- Evidenced based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction- Guided conversation to discuss the complexities of motherhood and strategies for adjustment- Companionship, growth, acceptance, education and connection with other moms- Children under the age of 5 are welcome - care will be provided- Coordination of individual counseling if desired
Who qualifies for this program:Women in the first year postpartum who are experiencing depressive or anxious thoughts, loss of interest in things or people, excessive worry or intrusive thoughts or who are experiencing disruptions in life routines
Everyone deserves care. Call for an intake assessment to determine the best treatment plan possible. Other services may include individual psychotherapy, parenting support groups and community referrals.
This program is funded by a grant from the City of Boise and Saint Alphonsus. There is no charge. Sessions are offered two times per year. Call (208) 367-3454 to learn more or visit: https://www.saintalphonsus.org/event/mothering-matters-postpartum-outpatient-program
We are open Wednesday - Friday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. and weekends without tournaments. We offer Ladder chess games and introductory lessons. Our club and Ladder games include Classical Chess, Fischer Random (chess 960), 3D +960, Quadra Chess +960, Bughouse +960, Xiang Qi, and Go. The Annual Ladder offers the following prizes at the end of each calendar year: 1st in: Classical, Fishcer Random, 3D, 3D +960, Quadra, Quadra +960, Bughouse, Bughouse +960, Xiang Qi, and Go will receive a free entry into any weekend Invitational tournament. There is an overall prize of one entry into a USCF or FIDE Open Swiss tournament. Value $25 - $100 depending on the tournament. In addition we offer scholastic team events.
Impact of Exchange: Stories from U.S. Exchange Alumni is a traveling, open-air photography exhibit that combines public art with storytelling. The exhibit is funded by the Office of Alumni Affairs and is implemented by Global Ties U.S. in collaboration with Photoville and Global Ties Idaho. By highlighting the photographs and stories of U.S. citizen Exchange Alumni, this exhibit aims to inspire audiences to become future exchange participants. The exhibit is taking place in only a few cities across the United States and we are proud that Boise was chosen as one of the host cities. Visit the exhibit at your own time to find out more about how YOU can participate in US Exchange programs and travel the world!
Apr 25 Thursday
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Apr 27 Saturday
Join us at the Capital City Public Market as we celebrate 30 years of local flavor! Shop from a diverse array of vendors offering everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts, enjoy meeting the producers and artists, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of our community gathering place. Don’t miss this beloved tradition that showcases the best of what our region has to offer.