Building Meaning-Making Strengths
Rekindling the Light (online)
The Winter Solstice is fast approaching. An earth-based phenomena, everyone in the northern hemisphere experiences it. Short days, long, dark nights inspired the ancients to place their celebrations of rebirth and light at this time of year. Shorter days and less sunlight can physically create seasonal depression or greater emotional sensitivity. Add to that the […]
Morning Retreat (in-person) – PROGRAM FULL
Join us retreat morning focused on self-care and overall wellness. The morning will comprise of 2 programs. Retreats focus on building community while also enhancing tools to manage stress and trauma. If you are interested in attending, please contact us at info@resilientretreat.org or call 941-343-0039. Some follow up questions may need to be answered to confirm […]
Equine Assisted Activity (in-person) – FULL PROGRAM
Join us as we explore equine behavior. How horses communicate; herd dynamics, predator versus prey, gaining an understanding of the horse's needs and how to help them feel safe. Learn about horse senses as we focus on the horse-human relationship. Equine Assisted Learning provides emotional and social benefits. By caring for horses and working with […]
Way to Start your Day Peer Support Group (online)
Morning person? Or night owl? Whatever time of day you get up, that first segment can set the tone for a day of possibility, or for a day that's pretty much like the day before. Nature shows us ways to start the day with ease, joy and creativity. Current neuroscience reflects this and gives us […]
When the Sun Goes Down (online)
A mindful evening transition routine is important because it acts as a signal to your body and mind that it's time to wind down, preparing you for a restful sleep by creating a conscious shift from the day's activities to a calmer state, ultimately leading to better sleep quality and improved mental well-being. Join us sharing and receiving […]
Immersive Nature Walk – Forest Bathing (in-Person)
Join us for an immersive nature walk on our 84 acres of conservation land focusing on sensory awareness activities that allow us to connect and be present with nature. Exposure to green space results in mental restoration, increased positive emotions and decreased anxiety. Closed - toe shoes are required to participate. Please call 941-343-0039 or e […]
Observing Spring Equinox (online)
Yes, we have seasons, even here in Florida! And learning to honor the seasons both inside and outside us is a component of greater enrichment in life. Spring is traditionally a time of rebirth., of new growth. How can you use self-care, nature and neuroscience to support your new dreams? This program will be part […]
Breaking Patterns (online)
How do we identify the patterns we need to break and create new ones? This workshop consists of creating a pattern, be it with actual items like small stones or with line drawings, or drawn shapes and colors, etc. After some discussion, we then explore creating new patterns out of the old, using all of […]
Day Retreat (in-person) – PROGRAM FULL
Join us for a day retreat focused on self-care and overall wellness. The day will comprise of 3 programs, time for rest and a light lunch will be provided. Day retreats focus on building community while also enhancing tools to manage stress and trauma. We ask that participants plan to stay for the duration of […]
Community Resilience Model (CRM)® (online)
The Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® offers us the opportunity to understand our nervous system and how our body and brain respond to times of high stress and trauma. Simple biologically-based skills to support and stabilize the nervous system will be introduced in this workshop. Call 941-343-0039 or e mail (info@resilientretreat.org) to register.