The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien (Online)

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Interactive book discussion of Tolkien's classic, The Hobbit.

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Poetry for Healing (Online & In-Person)

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

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Reflective Art Journaling (In-Person)

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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.

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Free Your Mind (In-Person)

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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 […]

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Survivor Strong (Online)

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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.

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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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

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

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

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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 […]

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

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  • Building Meaning-Making Strengths

Part three 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 […]

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