What we’re about
Cultivate Gratitude, Connect with Nature, Move Mindfully, and Build Community – Join Gratitude Choice Project!
About Us:
The Gratitude Choice Project is your path to greater happiness, stronger connections, and a healthier you. Founded by Dr. Nicola Chambers-Holder, a psychologist and wellness expert who blends the science of gratitude, movement in nature, and community building to transform lives. According to Dr. Chambers-Holder,
"Gratitude Choice Project is my way of paying rent for this amazing gift of life. After experiencing years of illness where I couldn't move, walking in nature, journaling, and feeling supported were a big part of my healing journey. I am inviting my fellow human beings to join me. Let's heal together while putting love and UNITY back into COMMUNITY."
Gratitude Choice Project was founded by Dr. Nicola Chambers-Holder, a psychologist passionate about harnessing the power of gratitude, nature, and community to improve well-being, inclusion, and social connection.
Here's a glimpse into our founder:
Passionate advocate: Dr. Chambers-Holder is a vocal proponent of the science behind gratitude, nature, and its transformative power on mental and emotional well-being. She frequently speaks at conferences, leads workshops, and shares her expertise through media appearances.
Community builder: Fostering connection is core to her mission. She cultivates a supportive in-person and online community through Social media, retreats, groups, workshops, fundraisers, and local meetups.
Nature enthusiast: Dr. Chambers-Holder believes in the therapeutic power of being outdoors. Gratitude walks, nature immersions, and environmental initiatives are woven into the fabric of Gratitude Choice Project.
Science-backed approach: While her enthusiasm is contagious, Dr. Chambers-Holder grounds her work in research and evidence-based practices. This ensures the effectiveness of her methods and their positive impact.
Positive and relatable: Her warmth and genuine spirit shine through her interactions and content. She shares personal anecdotes, vulnerabilities, and triumphs, making gratitude accessible and inspiring for others.
Dr. Chambers-Holder's brand embodies expertise, passion, and a deep commitment to using gratitude as a force for good. Her dedication to community building, nature connection, and evidence-based practices sets her apart and fuels the positive impact of Gratitude Choice Project.
If you are a fellow spiritual being looking to connect with old and new friends as you walk mindfully in nature…. welcome…
Events and Activities:
Our events focus on improving mental well-being while fostering a space of simplicity, belongingness, and love. Sounds fluffy? Well, it is not. Research has shown that expressing gratitude has numerous benefits for mental and physical well-being. Gratitude is associated with greater happiness, improved relationships, and better physical health. When practiced in a group setting, the benefits of gratitude can be amplified. Communal gratitude fosters a sense of connectedness and belonging, enhancing social bonds and relationships. It can also increase feelings of empathy and reduce negative emotions, anxiety, isolation, and stress.
- Gratitude Walks & Hikes: Explore nature mindfully while expressing gratitude and fostering connection.
- Community Action Day: Join us in cleaning up local parks and giving back to our community.
- Self-Development Workshops: Learn practical tools for stress reduction, gratitude, mindfulness, peace, and well-being.
- Outdoor Peace & Wellness Events: Connect with nature and yourself through walking meditation, authentic discussions, yoga, meditation, and journaling.
Ready to join the movement?
Everyone MUST register in the meetup group for liability and safety purposes to participate.
Individuals who participated in gratitude group walks, hikes, and other social events expressed greater levels of well-being, reduced symptoms of depression, experienced more positive emotions and greater social support, and a stronger sense of connection with self. Gratitude Choice Project allows individuals to cultivate gratitude in a communal setting, which can benefit mental and physical well-being. By focusing on the positive aspects of life and expressing gratitude towards one another, participants can enhance their relationships and foster a greater sense of connectedness and belonging.
GRATITUDE IN ACTION
We give back to our community by doing food drives, clothing drives, and fundraiser walks.
We have an annual community action day where we volunteer to clean up local parks and other outdoor spaces where children can play and families can connect.
Each year, GCP facilitates the following:
· Community health and well-being events
· Host domestic violence fundraiser walks
· Cancer fundraiser walks
· Alzheimer's awareness fundraiser walks
· Collaborate with non-profits and community leaders on outdoor projects to improve interconnectedness and decrease health disparity.
· We also host gratitude nature-based day trips and retreats
· Gratitude backyard cookouts
· Gratitude picnics at the beach
· Gratitude potluck
· Self-development workshops
· Outdoor peace and wellness workshops
Please share pictures of our adventures, quotes, techniques, and other tools on the meetup and our Facebook group to encourage each other to be obsessively grateful! It is empowering and liberating! We also do gratitude walks in different locations throughout Connecticut.
When we meet, we share three things we are grateful for, think of one goal we want to achieve, and walk our way into our breakthroughs!!
We are looking forward to sharing gratitude, exploring the outdoors, and connecting with you. With gratitude and love, 🙏🏾🧡
Sign up for our next gratitude walk, visit our website, or share an inspiring quote, gratitude practice or your story in our Facebook group!
You can:
Buy a gratitude journal on Amazon
Buy Gratitude Choice Project Apparreals @ https://gratitude-choice-project.creator-spring.com/
Join us on:
Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/gratitude-choice-project/
Website: https://gratitude-choice-project.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GratitudeChoiceProject
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## Details
Please join us for our annual Silent Victims Walk to Break the Silence and End Domestic Violence
Keney Park, Hartford, CT 10 am October 5th, 2024
Gratitude Choice Project is proud to announce the "Silent Victims Walk," an event dedicated to raising awareness, funds, food and clothing for victims of domestic violence, particularly intimate partner violence and and the impact it has on the youth, family and community. We will do the 5K walk around beautiful Keney Park, share information and resources, and have discussions on its impact on youth, families, and communities.
Please donate to Interval House in Hartford at https://intervalhousect.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate and please write that you are making the gift in honor of “GCP” so we can track which donations from this initiative.
In addition to raising funds, we are also collecting food, toiletries, and clothing donations to directly support those affected by domestic violence. All food and clothing will benefit My Sister’s Place in Hartford and Cornerstone clothing bank in Vernon, CT, two organizations dedicated to helping victims rebuild their lives.
The event will also feature a 5K nature walk, an educational station by Interval House, a food drive, a clothing drive for My Sister's Place, a DJ, and speakers who are supporters or survivors. We will end with a moment of silent reflection as we release biodegradable balloons to honor those who have survived domestic violence and remember those who did not survive.
Thanks to the Urban Ecology Wellness Center and Advocacy to Legacy for sponsoring this Silent Victims Walk, which Aims to Raise Awareness and Support for Domestic Violence Victims
Event Details:
- Date: 10/5/2024
- Location: Keney Park, Hartford, CT
- Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Agenda Highlights:
- Registration and Check-In: 8:45 AM
- Event Schedule
- 9:30am: Welcome and Gratitude Circle
- 10:00am: Silent Victim Walk
- 11:30am: Picnic on the Green
- 12:00pm: Speakers
- 1:00pm: Closing Remarks and Release of Balloons
Water and snacks will be served.
- How to Get Involved
- Register for the walk!
- Make a monetary donation: https://intervalhousect.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate and add that you are making the gift in honor of “GCP” so we can track which donations come from this initiative.
- Bring a donation to the walk: Cleaning supplies, toiletries, gently used clothes, kids' gloves, hats, coats, and nonperishable food items for My Sister's Place and Cornerstone clothing bank.
- All donations collected during the event will benefit the local shelter My Sister’s Place, Cornerstone and the Domestic Violence organization Interval House.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Nicola Chambers-Holder| ncholder34@gmail.com| 860.220-0040
Monetary donations will support Interval House, the largest agency in the State of CT, providing life-saving and life-changing services to victims of domestic violence.
Clothes and Food Drive: Bring it to the walk
Please bring cleaning supplies, toiletries, gently used clothes, kids' gloves, hats, coats, and nonperishable food items to the event. These items will be donated to My Sister's place. Since 1982, My Sisters’ Place has provided a safe, nurturing environment for those without a home.
PLEASE BRING A LAWN CHAIR!
PARTICIPATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hike leaders are not responsible for your safety. You may sustain an injury while hiking.
About GRATITUDE CHOICE PROJECT
GRATITUDE CHOICE PROJECT, founded by Psychologist Dr. Nicola Chambers-Holder, is dedicated to using the science of gratitude, movement in nature, and community to improve social connectedness in communities and decrease health disparity. This community’s mission is to connect people to their community, nature (CT parks, forest, and trails), and their inner self through fundraiser walks, food and clothing drives, free outdoor gratitude hikes, gratitude walks, walking meditation, guided meditation, deep breathing exercises, retreats, and wellness workshops.
Website: https://gratitudechoiceproject.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GratitudeChoiceProject
#drnicolachambersholder #gratitudechoiceproject #psychologist #naturelovers #gratitudewalk #domesticviolence #5k #community #healing #endtheviolence #domesticviolencewalk
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## Details
Please join us for our annual Silent Victims Walk to Break the Silence and End Domestic Violence
Keney Park, Hartford, CT 10 am October 5th, 2024Gratitude Choice Project is proud to announce the "Silent Victims Walk," an event dedicated to raising awareness, funds, food and clothing for victims of domestic violence, particularly intimate partner violence and and the impact it has on the youth, family and community. We will do the 5K walk around beautiful Keney Park, share information and resources, and have discussions on its impact on youth, families, and communities.
Please donate to Interval House in Hartford at https://intervalhousect.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate and please write that you are making the gift in honor of “GCP” so we can track which donations from this initiative.
In addition to raising funds, we are also collecting food, toiletries, and clothing donations to directly support those affected by domestic violence. All food and clothing will benefit My Sister’s Place in Hartford and Cornerstone clothing bank in Vernon, CT, two organizations dedicated to helping victims rebuild their lives.
The event will also feature a 5K nature walk, an educational station by Interval House, a food drive, a clothing drive for My Sister's Place, a DJ, and speakers who are supporters or survivors. We will end with a moment of silent reflection as we release biodegradable balloons to honor those who have survived domestic violence and remember those who did not survive.
Thanks to the Urban Ecology Wellness Center and Advocacy to Legacy for sponsoring this Silent Victims Walk, which Aims to Raise Awareness and Support for Domestic Violence Victims
Event Details:- Date: 10/5/2024
- Location: Keney Park, Hartford, CT
- Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Agenda Highlights:
- Registration and Check-In: 8:45 AM
- Event Schedule
- 9:30am: Welcome and Gratitude Circle
- 10:00am: Silent Victim Walk
- 11:30am: Picnic on the Green
- 12:00pm: Speakers
- 1:00pm: Closing Remarks and Release of Balloons
Water and snacks will be served.
- How to Get Involved
- Register for the walk!
- Make a monetary donation: https://intervalhousect.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate and add that you are making the gift in honor of “GCP” so we can track which donations come from this initiative.
- Bring a donation to the walk: Cleaning supplies, toiletries, gently used clothes, kids' gloves, hats, coats, and nonperishable food items for My Sister's Place and Cornerstone clothing bank.
- All donations collected during the event will benefit the local shelter My Sister’s Place, Cornerstone and the Domestic Violence organization Interval House.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Nicola Chambers-Holder| ncholder34@gmail.com| 860.220-0040
Monetary donations will support Interval House, the largest agency in the State of CT, providing life-saving and life-changing services to victims of domestic violence.
Clothes and Food Drive: Bring it to the walk
Please bring cleaning supplies, toiletries, gently used clothes, kids' gloves, hats, coats, and nonperishable food items to the event. These items will be donated to My Sister's place. Since 1982, My Sisters’ Place has provided a safe, nurturing environment for those without a home.
PLEASE BRING A LAWN CHAIR!
PARTICIPATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Hike leaders are not responsible for your safety. You may sustain an injury while hiking.
About GRATITUDE CHOICE PROJECT
GRATITUDE CHOICE PROJECT, founded by Psychologist Dr. Nicola Chambers-Holder, is dedicated to using the science of gratitude, movement in nature, and community to improve social connectedness in communities and decrease health disparity. This community’s mission is to connect people to their community, nature (CT parks, forest, and trails), and their inner self through fundraiser walks, food and clothing drives, free outdoor gratitude hikes, gratitude walks, walking meditation, guided meditation, deep breathing exercises, retreats, and wellness workshops.
Website: https://gratitudechoiceproject.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GratitudeChoiceProject
#drnicolachambersholder #gratitudechoiceproject #psychologist #naturelovers #gratitudewalk #domesticviolence #5k #community #healing #endtheviolence #domesticviolencewalk
