Classes, Labs & Workshops

Emotional Resilience: Healing After TBI & PTSD

Hybrid Experiential Workshop — January 23, 3:00–5:00 PM

Recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is complex, nonlinear, and deeply personal.
This two-hour experiential workshop is designed to honor that complexity while offering accessible, evidence-informed practices to support
participants in cultivating nervous system stability, emotional balance, and a greater sense of connection.

Grounded in current neuroscience and trauma-informed care, this workshop integrates somatic awareness, creative expression, and
vagus-nerve toning techniques to support resilience and restorative functioning. The focus is on practical skills that participants
can begin to integrate into daily life, at a pace that respects each person’s readiness and capacity.

What to Expect

• Nervous system regulation skills informed by contemporary neuroscience
• Somatic awareness practices that center safety, agency, and choice
• Creative expression as a pathway for integration and meaning-making
• Vagus-nerve toning techniques to support resilience and emotional regulation

This workshop is educational and experiential in nature. It is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment;
rather, it is intended to complement participants’ existing care and support systems.

Who This Workshop Is For

This space welcomes:

• Adults in any stage of TBI and/or PTSD recovery
• Caregivers, partners, and family members seeking supportive tools
• Helping professionals and community members interested in deepening their understanding of TBI/PTSD-informed care

All bodies, identities, and lived experiences are recognized and valued. Participation is structured to allow choice and flexibility,
with an emphasis on creating a respectful, grounded, and accessible learning environment.

Format and Location

• Date: January 23
• Time: 3:00–5:00 PM (Eastern)
• Format: Hybrid — attend in person or virtually
• In-Person Location: Art of Awareness, South Portland, Maine
• Virtual Option: Secure link provided via Google Meet after registration

Facilitators

• Julie Hews, LCPC-c
• Samantha Mitchell, LCPC-c
• Ida O’Donnell, LCSW

Cost and Registration

• Fee: $75 per participant
• Payment: Self-pay; not billable to insurance
• Documentation: Certificate of Completion provided

To reserve your spot, please click Book Now above, select the January 23rd session,
and complete the Brief Welcome Questionnaire to finalize your registration.