Resilient Retreat

Chair Yoga and Intentional Breathing (Online)
2023-01-31 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
We practice chair yoga because we want to reap the many benefits of a yoga practice but getting on the floor is either inconvenient or not possible. We want to relieve our stress, learn to breathe effectively, improve our circulation, increase our mobility and flexibility, strengthen our bodies, and seek an overall sense of calm.

Mindful Meditation (Online)
2023-01-30 16:30 - 17:00
A guided technique you can use to develop focus, clarity and balance as well as to keep our positive self-compassion thoughts on track and at the forefront of our minds.

Healing Movement (In-Person)
2023-01-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a gentle, guided movement practice that works with elements from martial arts, dance and relaxation techniques to bring together the mind, body and soul.

Book Discussion - Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown (Online)
2023-01-24 18:00 - 19:00
Part two of our three part book discussion discussing Atlas of the Heart. Brené Brown writes, “If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence to both tell our stories and be stewards of the stories that we hear. This is the framework for meaningful connection.”

Mindful Meditation (Online)
2023-01-24 16:30 - 17:00
Mindful meditation is a guided technique you can use to develop focus, clarity, and balance as well as increase inner peace, resilience and happiness.

Book Discussion - Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown (Online)
2023-01-17 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for this three week program. Participants will discuss Atlas of the Heart:Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

Poetry for Healing (10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Online and In-Person)
2023-01-17 10:00 - 11:00
Poetry has the power to bring up memories, some beautiful and some difficult. This workshop is intended to bring us together on our journey to empower one another through our poetic connection and understanding that healing is a process. It will also provide the tools to learn to direct thoughts and confusions and frustration through reading, reciting or writing poetry.

Mindful Mashup (Online)
2022-12-21 11:00 - 11:45
Join us for mindful practices to improve coping skills and to assist with self-regulation. Mindful exercises, meditation and reflection.

Survivor Strong (Online)
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Chair Yoga & Intentional Breathing (In-Person)
2022-12-13 12:00 - 13:00
We practice chair yoga because we want to reap the many benefits of a yoga practice but getting on the floor is either inconvenient or not possible. We want to relieve our stress, learn to breathe effectively, improve our circulation, increase our mobility and flexibility, strengthen our bodies, and seek an overall sense of calm.

The only thing needed is a chair without wheels, comfortable nonrestrictive clothing and an open mind to try something new.

Non-Linear Movement (In-Person)
2022-12-09 10:00 - 11:00
Guides participants in gentle movements designed to release tension, regulate the nervous system and unite the mind and body.

Free Your Mind (In-Person)
2022-12-08 12:00 - 14:00
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 achieving their goals. This personal growth and self-empowerment technique offers opportunities to gain greater insights and clarity into our own personal stories of oppression while giving us the motivation to break cycles and take steps towards creating change in our lives. No theater experience necessary.

Reflective Art Journaling (In-Person)
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:30
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.

Poetry for Healing (Online & In-Person)
2022-12-06 10:00 - 11:00
We will share and discuss poetry to promote growth and healing through written and spoken language, symbolic expression and story.

The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien (Online)
2022-12-01 18:00 - 19:00
Interactive book discussion of Tolkien’s classic, The Hobbit.

Rapid Journaling (Online)
2022-11-30 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Food as Information to Ease Anxiety – JBS Nutrition and Wellness (Online)
2022-11-30 11:00 - 12:00
Did you know how, when, and what you eat can have a tremendous effect on promoting or easing anxiety? Come learn simple strategies that can transform your mindset around food and how you can use it as a tool to help manage anxiety and elevate mood! Plus…receive Julie’s list of her top 12 foods proven to ease anxiety!

Reflective Art Journaling (In-Person)
2022-11-29 12:00 - 13:30

Rapid Journaling (Online)
2022-11-23 17:30 - 18:30
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.

Vinyasa Flow Hatha Yoga (In-Person)
2022-11-23 09:30 - 10:30
Vinyasa in the Ashtanga tradition means breath synchronized movement. Poses linked together by the breath. This program will synchronize movement with breathing.

Trauma Informed Chair Yoga (Online)
2022-11-22 19:02
We practice chair yoga because we want to reap the benefits of a yoga practice but getting on the floor is either inconvenient or not possible. We want to relieve stress, learn to breathe effectively, improve our circulation, increase our mobility and flexibility, strengthen our bodies and seek an overall sense of calm.

Survivor Strong Support Group (Online)
2022-11-22 19:02
This is a peer support group, facilitated by the Director of Wellness, Joyce Carter. 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.

Mindful Meditation (Online)
2022-11-22 16:30 - 17:00
A guided technique you can use to develop focus, clarity and balance as well as increase inner peace, resilience and happiness.

Humming for Happiness Level II (Online)
2022-11-17 16:30 - 17:30
Humming is an internal sound bath and the vibrations you create can be intentionally directed to the parts of your body offering pain relief and healing. In addition, humming is a way to bring your mind into a deeply calming and meditative state.

Rapid Journaling (Online)
2022-11-16 17:30 - 18:30
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.

Free Your Mind (Online due to the weather)
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join Van Wezel Foundation Teaching Artist and Theater and Mediation Specialist, Maria Schaedler-Luera in a series of experiential and self-reflective exercises inspired by techniques of Rainbow of Desire (Augusto Boal). Participants will be supported in learning to identify and transform the internal voices that block them from achieving their goals. This personal growth and self-empowerment technique offers opportunities to gain greater insights and clarity into our own personal stories of oppression while giving us the motivation to break cycles and take steps towards creating change in our lives. No theater experience is necessary.

Reflective Journaling (In-Person)
2022-11-09 18:00 - 19:00
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 may include prompted writing exercises and group discussions.

To register, call 941-343-0039.

Non-Linear Movement (Online)
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00
Non-linear movement guides participants in gentle movements designed to release tension, regulate the nervous system and unite the mind and body skills.

To register, call 941-343-0039.

Trauma Informed Chair Yoga (Online)
2022-11-08 12:00 - 13:00
We practice chair your because we want to reap the benefits of yoga practice but getting on the floor is either inconvenient or not possible. We want to relieve stress, learn to breathe effectively, improve our circulation, increase our mobility and flexibility, strengthen our bodies, and seek an overall sense of calm.

To register, call 941-343-0039.

Mindful Meditation (Self Confidence) (Online)
2022-11-01 16:30 - 17:00
A guided technique you cause to develop focus, clarity and balance as well as to keep our positive self-compassion thoughts on track and at the forefront of our minds.

To register, call 941-343-0039.
