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Children with autism spectrum disorder can experience anxiety more intensely than other children. A home activity such as assembling a puzzle can be relaxing or calming to anxious children.
Poppy Life Care is giving away a limited quantity of 24-piece “blank” puzzles that you and your child can color or paint, disassemble and re-assemble!
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101 MEDITATION SERIES
BY JENNIFER PEROU
Meditation 101: Simple and accessible tools for the whole family
A daily meditation practice may reduce stress, anxiety and depression while improving mood, resilience, focus and a sense of well-being. It can give you the fuel you need to accomplish the things you have to do, but most importantly, it is a gift you can easily give to yourself every day.
We Currently offer MEDITATION SERIES and LIVE MONDAY MEDITATION with Jen, our Yoga instructor.
YOGA THERAPY SERIES
Poppy Life Care offers customized, therapeutic free yoga classes virtually and through our partnership with Hoag Hospital. Providing the community and those living with autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression additional resources and practices outside of traditional medicine.
YOGA THERAPY SERIES
BY QUINN HOPP
STAY WELL! STAY HEALTHY!
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POPPY LIFE CARE
COVID-19 Response
“There is Beauty & Power in unity. We must be united in heart and mind. One world, one people.” Lailah Gifty Akita
Poppy Life Care has and is currently transitioning all programs and workshops to online or virtual resources.
During this time, we are very sensitive to the impact this has on you and your family.
We also have resources available provided by our partners, please take a look.
We will be continuously updating our website and providing more information on updated programs and virtual resources.
Our goal is to continue to help you and your family in the capacity that we can at this time, help educate regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, and provide virtual resources for you to help you navigate this time with your family.
Stay well and healthy!
Welcome to Our Community
Thank you for your interest in our community. We are happy to have you! We have several current and developing community resources and partners that we can’t wait to share with you.
Wellness Programs
Check out our FREE yoga program in partnership with Hoag Hospital!
Community Programs
We partner on events and are working towards additional city programs.
Health Coaching
Health Coaching among peers, life coaches and various partnerships.
Virtual Programs
We have many unique opportunities available, and a very diverse and creative team. We offer both in-person or remote positions. If our Mission speaks to you, let us know!
Our Mission
Poppy Life Care is a United States non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that is determined to empower children and parents living with children’s health issues related to spectrum disorders, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. PLC serves families living with these daily challenges and supports not only awareness but therapies and education, reducing the dependencies on prescription drugs, and eliminating stigmas through interdisciplinary programs.
Our goal is to facilitate awareness and education while building innovative and interconnected care programs, which we hope to accomplish alongside our local communities, its businesses and people. We believe in helping each other as part of an ecosystem of local business, healthcare groups, academic institutions and professionals alike.
We believe in Empowering Difference. ™
Our WHY at Poppy Life Care
Watch this short video just to get a glimpse and an idea of how what we stand for, and the holistic approach for mental health & spectrum disorders.
Since opening our doors in 2018, we’ve been vocal in serving families living with Autism, ADHD, Anxiety & Depression.
What We Do
We currently offer various workshops and alternative care classes and events. We host FREE weekly classes at the Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living and are expanding to other areas of Orange County & Inland Empire!
Our free yoga program and mindfulness & movement programs are designed to help the whole family benefit from health improvement.
We meet one-on-one with you to discuss the unique needs and situations that impact families dealing with mental health and behavioral concerns.
Whenever possible, we develop programs and services in partnership with other agencies dedicated to improving the lives of families in our community.
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Focus on Family
Our free yoga program and mindfulness & movement programs are designed to help the whole family benefit from health improvement.
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Consultations
We meet one-on-one with you to discuss the unique needs and situations that impact families dealing with mental health and behavioral concerns.
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Community Partnerships
Whenever possible, we develop programs and services in partnership with other agencies dedicated to improving the lives of families in our community.
Healthy Dose of Activity
Making your child be active throughout the day contributes to his or her health and physical and emotional well-being tremendously!This means that whatever type of activity you’ll be choosing, it’s always the best to not take this pick lightly.Include regular physical activity into your child’s daily routine. For example, walk as a family before or after meals.
That is why we offer Kids & Whole Family Yoga classes, check them out here.
Autism Treatment
Having your kid diagnosed with Autism disorder is difficult to comprehend. Still, thanks to all the latest developments both in medication, research in genetics and the advancements in the behavioral and social therapy, there’s a brighter future ahead! Embark with us on a journey to ensure a happy and social future for your child!
Nutritional Health
What we put in our mouths, impacts our health tremendously. It is no different with our children. We offer several resources to learn more about toxins in our foods as well as workshops and partner agencies that can help.
Request a Consultation
We are happy to sit down with you and understand your needs better, so we can offer more services or education, along with potential referrals from partner agencies.
We currently offer general One-on-One consultations with Erica & Amalia and One-on-One consultation for Mediation with Nikki.
Click here to check the availability and schedule an appointment
Testimonials
Some of our company testimonials from volunteers, board members, partners and clients!
I have had a pleasurable time volunteering as a Research & Grant Writing coordinator for Poppy Life Care Foundation Inc. Volunteering at PLC has been inspiring. It is nice to see your ideas come to play especially when it’s benefiting others.
— Hilen Sarkis, VolunteerPoppy Life Care has been a blessing for both my family and myself. They have given me the opportunity to give back to the community and to educate myself on topics that I hold so dear to my heart.
— Matt Loeb, Board MemberNews & Articles
Our Founder & Executive Director has been featured in an interview by SuperbCrew. Check it out here.
Check out an article by Amen Clinics on alternatives to anti-anxiety pills
New Partnership Brings Free Legal Aid to Special Needs Families
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