An atypical journaling workshop for trauma survivors. Peer to peer.The focus is on identifying current emotions that deregulate us, recognizing the link to past experiences and organizing both sets of information into opportunities to regulate our brain circuitry. (A 3-week program). (Space is limited). To register, call 941-343-0039.

We will share and discuss poetry to promote growth and healing through written and spoken language, symbolic expression and story.

Giving and receiving support and sharing a sense of community are important resilience builders. This peer support group is a safe, confidential place to feel connected with other educators and survivors and brainstorm ways to cope and discover how Resilient Retreat can continue to be a support.

This workshop will introduce how journaling can be used as a tool for healing, releasing, responding to situations with purpose, mindful awareness, and reminding yourself of what is positive in your life. This will include prompted writing exercises and group discussions.

Join Van Wezel Foundation Teaching Artist and Theater and Meditation Specialist Maria Schaedler-Luera in a series of experiential and self-reflective exercises inspired by techniques of Rainbow of Desire, created by Brazilian activist and director Augusto Boal. In this monthly offering participants will be supported in learning to identify and transform the internal voices that block them from […]

This is a peer support group.The focus will be on how your trauma is currently affecting your life. We will also be discussing and sharing resiliency strategies and how our lived experience has given us the opportunity for growth. To register, call 941-343-0039.