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When people think of therapy, they often picture themselves talking to a counselor while lying on a couch in an office. While this type of talk therapy can be effective, some people prefer other methods. EMDR therapy in Tucson, AZ, is an option for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other issues. Though different from traditional modalities, many patients reshape their lives and reclaim their well-being with the help of EMDR therapist Christy Maxey. If you have difficulty expressing your thoughts and feelings verbally, EMDR therapy could be a helpful alternative.
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Every person grows and learns in different ways. To that point, every counselor or guide has their own techniques and exercises to help clients. Not every method is effective for everyone, but with the right guidance, you can defeat your inner demons and recapture your life. That's where Christy Maxey thrives.
Christy is a trauma EMDR coach dedicated to empowering people with the knowledge of true self-love. She aims to help men and women overcome negative self-talk and patterns and finally live the fulfilling life they deserve. Christy has a special focus on supporting women who experience anxiety, depression, lack of self-trust, people-pleasing, and feelings of inadequacy. Additionally, she's an expert in helping men who are navigating anger, stress, and relationship challenges.

If you have received help from therapists and life coaches in the past but find yourself falling back into the same patterns as before, know that you're not alone. The simple truth could be that whatever problem you were trying to face was left unresolved.
Essentially, you cut the top of the weed, but you didn't pull out the entire root. In a sense, you put a band-aid on a serious wound when you needed more comprehensive, specialized treatment. Unlike many life coaches, Christy Maxey aims to solve the root cause of your mental and physical symptoms. By addressing the cause of your issues, you can reclaim your life and move forward without the baggage you've carried for so long. Take it from us - it's an incredible feeling!
Some of the most common problems that Christy helps solve for patients include:
- Difficulty Dealing with the Emotional Content at the Center of Their Problems
- A Lack of Resistance to and Awareness of "What Is"
- Fear and Uncertainty About Making Changes
- Fear of Getting Compassionate Help and Guidance
- Believing False Narratives Associated with Past Traumas and Experiences
What is EMDR Therapy in Tucson, AZ?

EMDR, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a technique that assists people in recovering from the effects of distressing life experiences, such as emotional distress and symptoms.
Created by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in 1987 as a treatment method for post-traumatic stress disorder, EMDR is an evidence-based treatment approach that provides both trauma-informed treatment and treatment protocol. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR employs bilateral stimulation to replicate the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) phase of sleep. In fact, EMDR treatments have shown that the mind can heal from psychological trauma faster than traditional talk therapy.
Traumatic events often lead to negative beliefs and emotions, such as shame, anger, and sadness. EMDR enables your brain to reprocess such events, promoting healing, well-being, and positivity in patients.
If you're wondering whether or not EMDR treatment from Christy Maxey might be a good choice for you and your family, ask yourself these questions:
- Do You Feel Stuck in Your Life?
- Do You Find Yourself Stuck Feeling the Same Types of Fear, Sadness, or Anxiety?
- Have You Grown Accustomed to a Negative Inner Critic?
- Do You Feel Stuck with Feelings of Shame from Past Mistakes or Traumas?
- Are You Always Repeating the Same Patterns in Relationships? Too Nice, Too Accepting, Avoidant, Easy to Get Triggered, Etc.?
- Is Your Brain Full of Self-Doubt and Harmful Self-Talk?


How Does EMDR Therapy Work?

Once it's agreed that EMDR therapy is suitable for you, your initial sessions involve discussing your goals and enhancing your ability to cope with stress. In the following phases of EMDR therapy, you concentrate on a specific event or focus on a negative image, belief, emotion, or bodily sensation related to the event. You then focus on a positive belief indicating that the issue has been resolved.
While you're focused on the upsetting event, Christy begins sets of side-to-side eye movements, sounds, or taps. After each set, you are guided to observe what comes to mind. Shifts in insight or changes in images, feelings, or beliefs about the event may occur. It should be noted that you can stop therapy at any moment if necessary. The sets of eye movements, sounds, or taps will be repeated until distress caused by the event decreases. EMDR therapy can be used as a standalone treatment or in conjunction with other forms of therapy offered through the Maxx Method.
To help paint you a picture of how EMDR therapy works, think of it like a cast for a broken bone. Unlike other forms of therapy, however, EMDR can be more uncomfortable than traditional treatments. It's important to be ready for possible emotional exhaustion afterward. To cope, you can create a relaxing playlist and plan some activities to unwind. Once the sessions are finished, take some time to recharge and decompress.
Who Should Use EMDR Therapy in Tucson, AZ?

EMDR therapy is something anyone can benefit from. It's not only reserved for people with extreme experiences or traumas. Even mild cases of anxiety and depression can be treated by a trained EMDR coach like Christy Maxey. When you remember something that reminds you of a bad experience, your body might react like it's in danger, even if it's not. This is a normal reaction, but if it keeps happening, it can make you feel really stressed out. With EMDR, you can heal and learn new ways to cope without having to talk about exactly what happened. This can help you feel better and live your life without over-worrying and ruminating on negativity.
If you're one of the many people who have experienced lackluster results from one or more EMDR sessions, it's crucial that you do not give up hope. In fact, many men and women come to Christy Maxey having had poor EMDR experiences. Thankfully, they soon realize how impactful and fulfilling the therapy can be for trauma. That's especially true when combined with other therapies like Inner Child Healing and Guided Visualization. Of course, EMDR therapy in Tucson, AZ, isn't the best choice for every patient - after all, every person is different and responds to therapies in different ways.
To truly discover if EMDR therapy is the right choice for your mind and body, contact Christy ASAP to schedule your initial consultation. That way, you and Christy can get to know each other better and discover the best ways to promote long-term healing and well-being. With that said, patients choose EMDR treatments for many reasons. Some of the most common reasons for using EMDR therapy include the following:
- Panic Attacks and Anxiety
- PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome)
- Eating Disorders like Bulimia, Anorexia, and More
- Trauma from Abuse and Violence
- Abusive or Violent Relationships
- Rest and Sleep Problems
- Social Anxiety
- Depression
- Childhood Trauma and Abuse
- Anger and Sadness
- Fear of Speaking in Public
- Betrayal and Grief

The Life-Changing Benefits of EMDR Therapy

Though EMDR therapy is more popular than ever, many people are still unaware of its benefits and how life-changing the therapy can be for people who are stuck. If that sounds like you, keep these benefits in mind as you continue to research this amazing therapy choice.

Triumph Over Trauma
Recovering from a traumatic experience can be extremely challenging, but EMDR therapy can provide a solution. Trauma can create triggers that make you feel like you're experiencing the event all over again. EMDR can help reorganize the thoughts, feelings, and experiences associated with the trauma so that you no longer feel controlled by it. While the effects of trauma may never completely disappear, EMDR can significantly reduce its impact on your life and enable you to live in the present without constantly reliving the past.

Enhance Your Mental Fortitude
Achieving personal growth involves accepting one's identity, building self-esteem, and understanding the internal narratives that shape our daily experiences. EMDR and guided therapeutic processing can help create a peaceful, efficient, and confident setting for individuals to accept their past and move forward. This therapeutic process empowers individuals, providing them with the strength and courage to confront any obstacle that impedes their well-being.

Reshape Your Life
During EMDR therapy sessions, traumatic events are broken down, enabling patients to gain a different perspective on negative events. This altered view can be as life-changing as the traumatic event itself, giving individuals greater control over how they adapt to the effects of trauma.

Overcome Circular Thinking
If you struggle with circular thinking patterns related to anxiety disorders, phobias, or generalized anxiety, EMDR therapy may be helpful. EMDR can assist you in overcoming these thought spirals by teaching you how to deal with your fears and worries without becoming overwhelmed by anxiety.

Understanding the Phases of EMDR Therapy in Tucson, AZ

According to the EMDR Institute, there are eight phases in traditional EMDR treatment:
The EMDR Institute has identified eight phases of EMDR therapy. These are:
- History and Treatment Planning
- Preparation
- Assessment
- Desensitization
- Installation
- Body scan
- Closure
- Reevaluation

History and Treatment Planning
During the initial stage of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Christy will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your medical and emotional history and create a treatment plan. This stage involves discussing the particular issue that led you to seek therapy. You'll also identify behaviors and symptoms associated with the issues you're facing. Based on this information, Christy will develop a personalized treatment plan that outlines the goals to be addressed using EMDR therapy in Tucson, AZ:
- The Traumas or Events Causing Issues
- Present-Day Problems and Traumas Causing Distress
- Healthy Behaviors and Skills Needed for Long-Term Well-Being

Preparation
During this phase, Christy will explain the theory of EMDR, how it is applied, and what you can expect during and after treatment. Christy will then teach you several techniques for relaxation so that you have the tools to calm down in the event of emotional disturbance.
One of the biggest goals of this first phase is to establish trust between you and your EMDR coach. While you don't have to go into great detail about disturbing memories, if you don't trust your therapist, you may not accurately report what is felt and what changes you are or aren't experiencing. If your goal is to please the therapist and say you feel better when you really aren't, no therapy in the world will resolve your trauma.

Assessment
In this phase, you will be prompted to access each target in a controlled manner so it can be effectively processed. Processing does not mean talking about it. From there, Christy identifies different parts of the target to be processed. The first step is for you to select a specific image or mental picture from the target event (identified during Phase One) that best represents the memory.
You then choose a positive statement that you would like to believe. The statement should have an internal sense of control, such as "I am valuable/lovable/a good person/in control" or "I can achieve success." In some cases, when the primary emotion is fear, such as after a natural disaster, the negative thought could be "I am in danger," and the positive thought could be "I am safe now." "I am in danger" is considered a negative thought because fear is no longer necessary, but it is still present in the nervous system. The positive thought should reflect what is appropriate in the present moment.
During this phase, you will also identify negative emotions like anger or fear and physical sensations that you associate with trauma.

Desensitization
This phase of EMDR therapy in Tucson, AZ, hones in on the disturbing sensations and emotions associated with your trauma and the ways that you respond to it. In doing so, patients often resolve similar events as well. The goal of this phase is to use sounds, taps, or eye movements with shifting focus until your subjective disturbance levels are lowered.

Installation
The goal here is to concentrate on the positive belief that you have identified to replace your negative belief(s). For example, you may have suffered child abuse in your younger years and hold the negative belief that you are powerless. Christy will help strengthen and install positive cognitions that reinforce the fact that you are in control, not the negative thoughts and emotions keeping you stuck.

Body Scan
Research into EMDR sessions indicates that physical responses to unresolved thoughts are common. After your positive cognition is fortified and installed, Christy will ask that you bring the original target event to the forefront of your mind. If she notices any additional body tension, those physical sensations are reprocessed. If you do not have any body tension or symptoms present when your original target event is brought up, your EMDR session is considered successful.

Closure
Typical EMDR sessions end with closure and a debriefing on what you can expect between your current and subsequent EMDR sessions. If necessary, Christy will provide calming techniques that you can use outside of therapy. This part of the EMDR process ensures that you leave Christy's office feeling better than you did at the beginning of the session.

Reevaluation
This phase gives Christy insight into any other treatment plans that may be necessary for your healing and well-being. Like any type of sound therapy, reevaluation is critical in determining the success of your EMDR treatment over a period of time.
Reshape Your Life with EMDR Therapy from Christy Maxey

Regardless of the events and trauma keeping you stuck, EMDR might be a viable solution for reclaiming your life. Christy Maxey provides patients with the safe space needed to do so. If you're ready to let go of past or present traumas and reclaim your love of life, EMDR therapy could be the first step on your healing journey. Contact our office today to learn more about the Maxx Method, EMDR therapy in Tucson, AZ, EMDR online, and how Christy Maxey can help you defeat the inner demons holding you back.
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Sustainability key to UA expanded mining school mission
Tanya Encehttps://wildcat.arizona.edu/150603/news/sustainability-key-to-ua-expanded-mining-school-mission/
As the world’s demand for minerals increases, the University of Arizona is stepping up to solve mining challenges and improve sustainability.The recently formed School of Mining and Mineral Resources, which falls under both the College of Engineering and the College of Science, is a collaborative endeavor that has something rather...
As the world’s demand for minerals increases, the University of Arizona is stepping up to solve mining challenges and improve sustainability.
The recently formed School of Mining and Mineral Resources, which falls under both the College of Engineering and the College of Science, is a collaborative endeavor that has something rather unique to offer.
“We are a truly interdisciplinary, even transdisciplinary school that brings together departments and disciplines from all across campus to deliver the curriculum and innovation for tomorrow’s mining, and to do that today,” explained Misael Cabrera, director of the School of Mining and Mineral Resources.
Cabrera’s vision for the mining school includes reengaging the mining workforce, reimagining mining education and reinvigorating mining research.
“The need for abundant minerals is absolutely urgent,” Cabrera said. “At the heart of it is that if we’re going to replace fossil fuels with electric energy, we are going to need a lot more minerals than we’ve ever needed in the past.”
Before moving to the school of mining, Cabrera was the director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. He brings with him decades of expertise and “sweat equity” in environmental protection and clean-up, which will be critically needed in this new venture to help fuel an abundant mineral supply that’s not just economically sustainable and socially sustainable but also environmentally sustainable.
As the world’s population grows and the standard of living increases, there is a greater demand for products and goods made from mineral resources, Cabrera said.
A move to green technology requires still more minerals. For example, it takes an estimated 2.5 times the copper to manufacture an electric vehicle than a combustion vehicle.
“The green energy transition is going to be a big driver for copper demand as well as some other minerals,” said Jodi Banta, program manager of the School of Mining and Mineral Resources.
The good news is that Arizona now produces almost three quarters of the nation’s copper and is the largest producer of non-fuel minerals in the nation.
In 2020, the Fraser Institute, a Canadian think tank well regarded in the mining industry, identified Arizona as number one in global mineral potential and ranked the state as having the most potential for continuing exploration and development in the world.
“It’s huge,” Banta said. “Obviously mining is going to be very important to the state of Arizona’s economic development, as well as that it’s going to drive a lot of jobs. There are already workforce shortages.”
The UA has long offered mining education. The College of Agriculture and the School of Mines were the first two academic units established when the university started in 1895.
“The University of Arizona already offers all the majors that mining needs,” Banta explained. “We’ve had that mining engineering degree since 1895. There was no need to create a new major or a primary degree, but what’s missing is being able to introduce students to mining, because most students don’t know anything about it.”
According to Banta, 67% of UA students surveyed said they knew little to nothing about mining. Some introductory classes and the interdisciplinary undergraduate minor were designed to help students learn about mining and how to get involved.
Gabby Martin, 21, a junior majoring in geoscience, enrolled in the sustainable mineral resources minor in spring, during her sophomore year. She first heard about it at a meeting for the Society for Earth Science Students club, of which she’s a member.
“If you think of mining and obtaining minerals you think, oh, you’re literally destroying the earth,” Martin explained. “So, I thought it was really cool that somebody took the initiative to make this minor so that you could learn about a bunch of different areas and how sustainability fits into our changing world that’s needing more and more materials to function.”
Cabrera said it’s important to help students understand that “a mining career is not a hard hat and a pickax.”
“Mines for Limitless Minds” Outdoor Career Fair
The University will host its interdisciplinary career fair for mining on Nov. 8, on the UA Mall.
It will be an opportunity “to introduce students to what we call the limitless career opportunities that exist in this industry,” Banta said.
There will be more than a dozen mining companies, suppliers and consultancies showing students what careers are available.
“They’ll come and they’ll recruit for everything from industrial hygiene to accounting, to supply chain managers, certainly environmental engineers and scientists, computer engineers and scientists as well as all kinds of engineers for mining and chemical,” Banta said.
San Xavier Mining Laboratory
The UA is one of only four mining schools in the nation that has a mining laboratory where students can get hands-on experience that prepares them to hit the ground running after graduation.
“Geomechanics classes actually come out here and do geomechanics surveys, look at the ground, whether it’s moving or not, plan new declines, plan new construction,” said James Werner, director of the UA’s San Xavier Mining Laboratory. “Most everything we do out here, we kick back on campus and get the classes involved.”
Between 1880 and 1952, the mine located at 6200 Ocotillo Ranch Rd. in Sahuarita produced silver, copper, zinc and lead. The university first began leasing the mine’s sixth shaft in 1958 and bought the mine in 1975.
The state has allocated $4 million in annual funding for the School of Mining and Mineral Resources, and some of its initial funding was used to modernize the mine. The 15-by-15-foot decline was begun in 2020 and phase one was completed in March 2021. The expansive decline allows access to modern mining equipment.
The unique site, which now incorporates two mining declines, has attracted outside projects and research critical to national defense, geosciences, mine safety and miner rescue.
Education as well as research and testing occur at the university’s SX Mine.
Tour the SX Mine
UA student tours are offered at least once a month. The next tours to the SX Mine are scheduled for Oct. 28, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2.
Free transportation and food are provided. The tours last about 1.5 to 2 hours and are conducted in a mixed indoor-outdoor environment.
For further information or to make a reservation, check out SX Mine Tour’s website.
El Inde Arizona is a news service of the University of Arizona School of Journalism.
The Wildcat recruiting trail: Week of Oct. 22
Madison Carneyhttps://wildcat.arizona.edu/150585/sports/s-oct-22-recruiting-updates/
The University of Arizona approaches the midway point of the present season — its last in the Pac-12. It will soon formalize its new affiliation with the Big 12 conference and has already announced intentions to join for the 2024-25 season and beyond.Here are the latest recruiting updates to know about:Arizona 2024 football commitments in October:Quimari Shemwell – Wide receiver/Cornerback, Long Beach Poly High School (Long Beach, California)Shemwell committed on Tuesday, Oct....
The University of Arizona approaches the midway point of the present season — its last in the Pac-12. It will soon formalize its new affiliation with the Big 12 conference and has already announced intentions to join for the 2024-25 season and beyond.
Here are the latest recruiting updates to know about:
Arizona 2024 football commitments in October:
Quimari Shemwell – Wide receiver/Cornerback, Long Beach Poly High School (Long Beach, California)
Shemwell committed on Tuesday, Oct. 17, and is Arizona football’s newest addition to the 2024 class. 247Sports has Shemwell graded as a three-star prospect, and he also held offers from Washington State University, the University of Utah and others.
Stacy Bey – Two-way player Running Back/Linebacker, Rancho Cucamonga High School (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
Bey committed on Sunday, Oct. 8, just two days after his teammate also committed to Arizona. Bey is graded as a three-star prospect by 247Sports and held offers from Florida State University, the University of Colorado Boulder and others.
Rahim Wright – Cornerback, Rancho Cucamonga High School (Rancho Cucamonga, California)
Wright committed on Friday, Oct. 6, and was Arizona’s first commitment of the month. He is graded as a three-star prospect and one of the 50 best players in the California class of 2024 by 247Sports. He held offers from Colorado, San Diego State University and others.
Decommitments:
Elijah Rushing – Edge, Salpointe Catholic High School (Tucson)
Rushing, a five-star prospect and local product, decommitted on Sunday, Oct. 8. When he committed, he was the highest-ranked recruit to ever sign with the Wildcats.
Keona Wilhite – Defensive lineman, Salpointe Catholic High School (Tucson)
Wilhite was the first of the Salpointe Lancers to backtrack. He decommitted on Monday, Oct. 2, and has since recommitted to the University of Washington on Monday, Oct. 23.
Arizona 2024 men’s basketball commits:
Emmanuel Stephen – Center, Dream City Christian School (Glendale, Arizona)
Stephen is the most recent commit to the Arizona men’s basketball team. The 7-foot tall center is graded as a four-star prospect and the fifth-best player in Arizona by 247Sports. Stephen committed on Tuesday, Oct. 3, and held offers from the University of Kansas, Louisiana State University, Baylor University and others.
Carter Bryant — Forward, Centennial High School (Corona, California)
Bryant is a 6-foot-8 forward who committed to the Wildcats on Wednesday, April 26. He was graded as a four- to five-star prospect by 247Sports and he is regarded as one of the five best players in the California class of 2024. Bryant held 21 offers from schools like Duke University, Gonzaga University, the University of Louisville and others.
Jamari Phillips — Point guard, AZ Compass Prep School (Chandler, Arizona)
Phillips was the first commit in Arizona’s 2024 class. The 6-foot-3 shooting guard out of Chandler, Arizona, is graded as a four-star prospect by 247Sports and one of the top five players in Arizona. He committed on Dec. 18, 2022, and held offers to Kansas, Duke, the University of Illinois and others.
Arizona baseball commits in the last 50 days:
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Biden administration focuses on converting empty commercial properties to affordable housing
Donald Juddhttps://tucson.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/empty-office-space-affordable-housing/article_1b90b404-27e8-52cf-9d10-fed3b9362801.html
The effort is an attempt to address what the administration says is a dearth of much-needed, affordably priced, conveniently located and energy-efficient homes.Last week, CNN reported that – with mortgage rates nearing 8%, ...
The effort is an attempt to address what the administration says is a dearth of much-needed, affordably priced, conveniently located and energy-efficient homes.
Last week, CNN reported that – with mortgage rates nearing 8%, steadily rising home prices and historically low inventory of homes for sale – the housing market has been getting consistently worse for two years, and there appears to be no end in sight.
Home sales dropped in September to the lowest level since the foreclosure crisis as surging interest rates and climbing home prices made buying a house unattainable for a growing share of would-be buyers. Historically low inventory of homes for sale continued to push prices up and rates that crossed over 7% in August have pulled sales down to their lowest level in 13 years, according to a monthly report from the National Association of Realtors.
As part of Friday’s announcement, the Department of Transportation will release new guidance on more than $35 billion in lending available for transportation-oriented development projects. According to a fact sheet shared with CNN ahead of the announcement, the administration estimates the guidance “will increase housing supply, while encouraging state and local governments to improve their zoning, land use and transit-oriented development policies.”
“The pandemic really changed the patterns of how many Americans work and live and commute, and right now, across the country, we’re seeing decades-high levels of office vacancies in many downtowns, while at the same time, many of America’s cities and towns face a steep shortage of housing, and families are struggling to afford housing and transportation,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told reporters on a call previewing the announcement Thursday.
Buttigieg said the newly launched programs will build on existing commercial-to-residential conversion projects, “helping to advance those efforts to increase housing supplies and reduce housing costs,” while expanding residential downtowns that are “often already oriented around public transit.”
According to the administration fact sheet, the Transportation Department will also be releasing new guidance that makes it easier for local and municipal transit agencies across the country to transfer and repurpose existing properties “for transit-oriented development and affordable housing projects, including conversions near transit.”
In addition, the Department of Housing and Urban Development will release an updated notice detailing how its Community Development Block Grant fund can be used for projects aimed at boosting housing supply, the fact sheet stated, “including the acquisition, rehabilitation, and conversion of commercial properties to residential uses and mixed-use development.”
HUD will begin accepting applications for $85 million in funding through the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing program, which makes money available for the development of adaptive reuse strategies and the financing of conversions.
The White House will also release a Commercial to Residential Federal Resources Guidebook Friday detailing over 20 federal programs across six federal agencies with eligible resources, including low-interest loans, loan guarantees, grants and tax incentives for residential conversion projects.
On Thursday’s call previewing the announcement, White House National Economic Council Chair Lael Brainard called the slew of initiatives “a win-win.”
“We know that commercial building vacancies are at an all-time high in some cities and communities across the country, while housing supplies in those same communities remain constrained,” she told reporters Thursday. “This presents an area of opportunity to both increase housing supply while revitalizing Main Street.”
'Little Amal's Walk Across America' is coming to Tucson this Saturday
Cathalena E. Burchhttps://thisistucson.com/todo/tucson-syrian-refugee-amal-puppet/article_89e3e11e-71f9-11ee-8c27-c3ce5f894ee4.html
"Little Amal’s Walk Across America" will be nearing its halfway mark when the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl arrives in Tucson on Saturday, Oct. 28.The puppet’s journey, presented locally by Arizona Arts Live, set out Sept. 7 and will hit 40 American towns and cities and six Mexican cities from Tijuana to Tapachula befor...
"Little Amal’s Walk Across America" will be nearing its halfway mark when the 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl arrives in Tucson on Saturday, Oct. 28.
The puppet’s journey, presented locally by Arizona Arts Live, set out Sept. 7 and will hit 40 American towns and cities and six Mexican cities from Tijuana to Tapachula before it concludes in early November.
In all, the puppet will have trekked 11,000 miles including across a vast expanse of America’s most iconic natural landscapes and sites. At each stop, communities host events that Amir Nizar Zuabi, artistic director of The Walk Productions, hopes will “spur conversations in communities across the country around the important role of refugees and newcomers in writing the ongoing story of the United States,” he said in a statement published on the Walk With Amal website.
Amal was created by the South African Handspring Puppet Company and has become, in the words of the British newspaper The Guardian, an “international symbol of human rights” since the journey began in Greece in 2021 and traveled throughout Europe and Canada.
Chad Herzog, Arizona Arts Live executive director, said the public is encouraged to participate in Amal’s journey throughout the day, from the 6 a.m. hike up Tumamoc Hill to witness a land blessing, to a breakfast pitstop at the south-side Galería Mitotera, 1802 S. Fourth Ave., at 9 a.m.
At 10 a.m., Little Amal will catch a ride with the Dos Vidas Car Club, cruising through South Tucson en route to the ¡Hola! Tucson block party at 11 a.m. at the Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
At 4:30 p.m., Little Amal will participate in the quintessential American college tradition, a football tailgate party on the University of Arizona Mall, 1737 E. University Blvd. It’s not known if the towering Little Amal will take part in another quintessential college tradition, watching football when the Wildcat football team faces Oregon State at 7:30 p.m. at Arizona Stadium.
Little Amal’s day in Tucson is the result of a months-long collaboration between The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill, Arizona Arts Live, Dos Vidas Car Club, Galería Mitotera, Children’s Museum Tucson, Arizona Athletics and Flandrau Science Center. All events are free.
Find the schedule of events and more information here.
AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORY BREAKS GROUND ON LARGEST U.S. LITHIUM IRON PHOSPHATE BATTERY CELL GIGAFACTORY IN TUCSON, ARIZONA
American Battery Factoryhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-battery-factory-breaks-ground-on-largest-us-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery-cell-gigafactory-in-tucson-arizona-301968976.html
Tucson will serve as ABF's global headquarters with factory generating more than 1,000 jobsTUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Factory (ABF), an emerging battery manufacturer leading the development of the first network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories in the United States, today broke ground in Tucson, Arizona on a two million square foot gigafactory. The site will provide an estimated 1,000 jobs, $1.2 billion in capital investment and $3.1 billion in economic impact to Arizo...
Tucson will serve as ABF's global headquarters with factory generating more than 1,000 jobs
TUCSON, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Battery Factory (ABF), an emerging battery manufacturer leading the development of the first network of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell gigafactories in the United States, today broke ground in Tucson, Arizona on a two million square foot gigafactory. The site will provide an estimated 1,000 jobs, $1.2 billion in capital investment and $3.1 billion in economic impact to Arizona while accelerating the growth of America's clean energy economy by utilizing the region's high-capacity border and transportation infrastructure to ship battery cells nationwide and globally.
The global market for lithium batteries is expected to reach $105 billion by 2025 with the demand set to increase 10 times over the next decade. ABF's battery cells are made with lithium iron phosphate chemistry, meaning the production of the safest, longest-lasting, most reliable and environmentally friendly batteries currently available. With these cells, ABF plans to transform today's single-source energy paradigm, opening the window for using software and technology to store an unlimited inventory of clean energy from sources such as solar and wind for use while also taking pressure off existing power grids.
"We are honored to implement our company's mission of global energy independence in Arizona, a premier destination for emerging technologies," said John Kem, president of American Battery Factory. "We are pleased to join this thriving region and look forward to enhancing Pima County's growing economy by fostering innovation while attracting and retaining residents to Tucson."
"Today's groundbreaking represents a significant milestone for Arizona's battery industry," said Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, who participated in the event. "With this transformational investment, American Battery Factory advances Arizona's clean energy industry and bolsters continued economic growth in Tucson and Pima County. I want to thank the entire team at American Battery Factory for their commitment to Arizona and all partners for their continued support to make this project possible."
Located on 267 acres in Pima County's Aerospace Research Campus – close to world-class companies such as Raytheon – ABF's gigafactory will be the home of energy storage innovation, with opportunities for new technology development. Utilizing rapid modular construction by Sprung Instant Structures, the company plans to have the headquarters, R&D center and initial factory module built by 2025. Using cutting-edge construction technology, the building will greatly limit waste at the site, be airtight and will ensure the protection of the battery cells during production.
The company has recently expanded its executive leadership team, adding former Major General John Kem as president and award-winning Dr. Jun Liu as chief scientist. The company has also secured strategic partnerships with companies like Celgard, Anovion and FNA Group as well as raised significant development capital to make its vision a reality.
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ABOUT AMERICAN BATTERY FACTORYAmerican Battery Factory Inc., a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery cell manufacturer, is developing the first-ever network of safe LFP cell giga-factories in the United States. The company is dedicated to making energy independence and clean energy a reality for the United States by creating a domestic battery supply chain. Along with creating domestic manufacturing jobs, ABF will play a crucial role in meeting federal and state government climate change initiatives and "Made-in-USA'' national security requirements. For more information, please visit americanbatteryfactory.com.
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