Free Your Mind (In-Person)

  • Building Interpersonal Strengths
  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths
  • Building Regulatory Strengths

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 […]

  • Building Interpersonal Strengths
  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths
  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Non-Linear Movement (In-Person)

  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Guides participants in gentle movements designed to release tension, regulate the nervous system and unite the mind and body.

  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Chair Yoga & Intentional Breathing (In-Person)

  • Building Regulatory Strengths

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. […]

  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Survivor Strong (Online)

  • Building Interpersonal Strengths
  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths
  • Building Regulatory Strengths

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.

  • Building Interpersonal Strengths
  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths
  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Mindful Mashup (Online)

  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Join us for mindful practices to improve coping skills and to assist with self-regulation. Mindful exercises, meditation and reflection.

  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Free your Mind (Online 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM EST)

  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths
  • Building Regulatory Strengths

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 […]

  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths
  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Poetry for Healing (10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Online and In-Person)

  • Building Interpersonal Strengths
  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths
  • Building Regulatory Strengths

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 […]

  • Building Interpersonal Strengths
  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths
  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Book Discussion – Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown (Online)

  • Building Interpersonal Strengths
  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths

Join us for this three week program. Participants will discuss Atlas of the Heart:Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

  • Building Interpersonal Strengths
  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths

Non-Linear Movement (Online)

  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Guides participants in gentle movements designed to release tension, regulate the nervous system and unite the mind and body.

  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Mindful Meditation (Online)

  • Building Regulatory Strengths

Mindful meditation is a guided technique you can use to develop focus, clarity, and balance as well as increase inner peace, resilience and happiness.

  • Building Regulatory Strengths