PurPose

For most of her life, Jiani struggled with the mental battle of depression, suicidal thoughts, and therapy. After the unexpected loss of her son in 2013, she decided it was time to seek Traditional Therapy.  Though talking to someone helped, it wasn't enough to make the depression subside.  One thing therapy did help her realize was dance was her best way of expressing herself.  Jiani danced her whole life and originally went to college for dance therapy to help others not noticing how much dance helped her.  Shortly after the loss, Jiani developed an interest in writing, but never shared her writing.  One day she was put in the spot light by a family member at a poetry event.  She shared a poem called " Inside the mind of a childless Mother" which was about the loss of her son.  Though it was hard to fight the tears that came with the performance, the relief she felt after the performance was more beneficial than all therapy sessions combined.  Slowly but surely, Jiani began to realize Traditional Therapy wasn't the best way to express herself.  She began expressing herself creatively more often and realized writing her feelings or dancing her emotions was a better outlet. A year ago Jiani was connected with a church home.  This church taught her that everything in the universe is connected with one another, and she had a purpose of influencing people all over the world.  While starting her spiritual journey, she was able to shed a lot of hurt and find her true calling within.  She began speaking to youth and older women about the truth of her past which caused her to be entrapped in her own mind.  This entrapment is what caused her depression, suicidal thoughts, and seeking Traditional Therapy.  Today Jiani knows not only was she supposed to go to school for Dance Therapy for others but also for herself.

Seeing the effects Creative Arts Therapy has had on herself, she believes others may feel the same way.  The purpose of Zuri Daye Wellness is to use Creative Arts Therapy to help others find the correct way to release their own mental battles.  Zuri Daye will provide groups for people who suffer from depression, suicide, broken relationships, lack of self love, issues with body image, drastic loss, and other mental disorders.  Zuri Daye Wellness will also provide groups for people with physical health problems such as arthritis and obesity. Zuri Daye would also like to provide groups for people with cognitive issues such as dementia and autism. Though Creative Arts Therpay helps with mental health disorders, it also helps with all areas of health as well.  Zuri Daye wants to include all age groups and community groups because we believe everyone deserves a chance at healing.  In the near future we will be offering Dance Therapy, Art Therapy, Theater Therapy, and Music Therapy.