TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING
STAFF PICKS
Looking for additional resources to help you on your journey to transformative healing?
The Onyx team has provided a list of some of our staff’s favorite Mental Health-based resources, including their favorite books, motivational videos, self-help documents, and outdoor activities.
If you are in need of additional assistance, you can find a list of organizations and local emergency services to ensure that everyone is safe and supported at all times. We offer information for women’s shelters, food banks, and local hospitals within DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. You can also book a session
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VIDEOS
MOCKTAILS
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup pre-made lemonade
juice of 1 lemon
lemon slices
seltzer/club soda
mint
Ingredients
2 ounces elderflower syrup/cordial
Club soda
Ice
Summer fruit such as raspberries or strawberries
Ingredients
2 frozen organic ripe bananas
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (frozen will work if you cannot find fresh)
1 cup no sugar added organic pineapple juice
1/2 can organic coconut milk (full fat or light) – frozen into cubes
Coconut flakes for garnish
Fresh pineapple wedges for garnish
*Optional – add 4 ounces of your favorite rum to make this an alcoholic cocktail
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1/4 Honey
Lime Juice
Seltzer/club soda
Mint
RECIPES
Ingredients
1 bunch mature spinach (9–12 oz.)
1 small bunch dill
1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. vegetable bouillon paste (preferably Better Than Bouillon) or 4 cubes bouillon or 8 cups homemade vegetable stock or low-sodium vegetable broth
10 oz. cheese, spinach, or mushroom tortellini
1–2 lemons
4 large eggs
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil and Parmesan (for serving)
Ingredients
4 cups bread, cut into 1-inch pieces
20 ounces pineapple chunks, drained
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
Ingredients
1 pound shrimp
1 pound red potatoes, diced
15 ounces canned corn, drained & rinsed
14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay seasonings
3 tablespoons butter
salt & pepper to taste
Ingredients
2 cups whole buttermilk
2 tbsp worcestershire
1 tbsp hot sauce, plus more for serving (recipe follows or use store-bought)
1/4 tsp granulated garlic
1/4 tsp granulated onion
4 tsp kosher salt, divided
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 1/2 lb pounds catfish fillets cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups plain yellow cornmeal
1/4 tsp cayenne
4 cups vegetable oil
1-2 lemons, cut into wedges for serving
Ingredients
1 12 oz. package vegan pasta noodles
1/2 lb dried green lentils
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 5 oz. package fresh baby spinach
1 lb zucchini diced
1/4 lb carrots thinly sliced
2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce or liquid aminos
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried oregano
1/2-1 tbsp brown sugar or vegan sweetener of choice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
BOOKS
PLACES YOUR SHOULD VISIT
Maryland
Kennedy Shriver Aquatic Center
Washington DC
Pittsburgh
ORGINAZATIONS
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
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THE BIRTH INJURY JUSTICE CENTER
at childbirthinjuries.com was founded in 2003 by a team of legal professionals with firsthand experience in taking action against the horrible consequences of medical negligence. We are devoted to educating families who have a child diagnosed with a birth injury or may be showing signs of a birth injury.
