Frequently asked questions
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What should I expect when I arrive at The Break Room?Participants are expected to be on time, not under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs, to be respectful, and to follow all the rules outlined in the waivers signed. All participants are required to sign the waivers. The Break Room is a safe and inclusive space. Anything that makes the staff or other participants feel unsafe will be met with immediate ejection from the grounds and, if necessary, contacting the authorities and prosecution.
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How early should I arrive to my smash session?Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to their scheduled session for the safety briefing.
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Are there any clothing requirements?Yes, all participants are required to wear long pants and long sleeves. All safety equipment will be provided by the Break Room and ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR PROVIDED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE). We also have coveralls available if needed.
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Are there shoe requirements?All participants are required to wear closed toe shoes. No high heels or sandals.
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Can I take photos?Participants are welcome to have an employee of The Break Room or a fellow participant take photos before and/or after their smash session. Keep the time spent taking photos to a reasonable amount to be respectful and courteous of the other participants and The Break Room schedule.
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What is your policy on substance use?The Break Room has a zero tolerance policy for alcohol and drug use. No one participating in activities at The Break Room will be allowed to participate if they are suspected to be under the influence of any alcohol or illicit drugs. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE SUSPECTED TO BE INEBRIATED IN ANY FORM.
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How does The Break Room handle cleanup?The Break Room is responsible for the cleanup after each smash session. We have two dedicated glass rooms and work with local recycling companies and local glass artists to ethically source and/or recycle glass.
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Does The Break Room have any age requirements?Participants cannot participate under the age of 18 without expressed, written consent from a parent/guardian and an additional waiver. No one under the age of 16 can participate. Presence of a parent/guardian is required for those between 16 and 17.
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What can I break during my smash session?The Break Room has two dedicated glass-breaking rooms and two mixed-bag rooms. We have glassware, ceramics, electronics, small and large appliances, and just about anything that makes you mad and want to smash!
Why We Break
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Nearly half of adults (49%) report negative effects on their behavior due to stress.
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Common symptoms include increased body tension (21%), being quick to anger (20%), unexpected mood swings (20%), and yelling at loved ones (17%).
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51% of adults who feel stressed also report feeling depressed and 61% feel anxious.
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Among those who have experienced stress, 16% report having participated in self-harm, and 32% report having had suicidal thoughts and feelings.
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80% of US workers experience stress on the job.
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The average level of stress for adults in the US is rated at 5 out of 10.
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Holidays are stressful. Jobs are stressful. Life changes are stressful. Sometimes you just need a minute to blow off some steam so you can think clearly and not create problems where there aren’t any.
STRESS RELIEF
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The COVID-19 pandemic, global conflicts, racism and racial injustice, sexism and sexual injustice, inflation, and climate-related disasters have collectively impacted Americans’ mental and physical health.
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Long-term stress can lead to various mental and physical health challenges including heart disease, weight gain, and digestive problems.
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Adults between the ages of 35 and 44 experienced an increase in chronic illnesses (from 48% in 2019 to 58% in 2023) and mental health diagnoses (from 31% in 2019 to 45% in 2023).
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Survivors of assault, abuse, traumatic events
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Grief, divorce, loss of loved one(s) through other factors than death
COLLECTIVE TRAUMA & TRAUMATIC EVENTS
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CORNERSTONE
WELLNESS
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ARKANSAS
NEUROFEEDBACK
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KRISTIN
AGAR
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SERENITY PARK
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OASIS
RENEWAL
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NATURAL STATE
RECOVERY
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RCA |
WILLIAMSBURG
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THE VAN
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PRESTIGE LEGAL
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WAIVER FOR
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PRESTIGE LEGAL
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CELEBRATIONS
CELEBRATIONS
The Break Room is, first and foremost, a safe and inclusive space. We are members and allies of the LGBTQiA community. Here you can be you. The Break Room supports all communities of color and understands that this in no way changes the injustices done and is still being done to BIPOC individuals and communities. We only wish to provide a safe and inclusive space for all persons of any and all colors/identities to let out all that is stuffed inside.