New Parent Group
Six weekly sessions starting Sept 16th | 12 – 1 pm
The transition to motherhood is one of the more transformative seasons in a woman’s life, impacting one’s physical, emotional, social, and relational health. On top of this, new motherhood means facing a learning curve of how to care for this teeny tiny human. No one should have to process all of this by themselves.
New moms need others who can relate and empathize with the sweet moments and the hard ones; others who can remind you that you are not alone; and others who celebrate and champion you on. Who better to do this than another Mom? Someone who is in the weeds right alongside you, figuring all of this stuff out. Moms need other moms. So we are creating a safe space for just this: a support group for mothers.
You can expect
This group is accepting of all differences and encourages learning through others experiences. Each family makes the best choices for them and their situation, and we respect those choices. This group will offer a judgment-free space for open and honest conversation around the complexity of motherhood with guided discussion around some of the following topics, led by therapist and mother of two, Hannah Schonewill:
Realistic expectations and priorities • Battling perfectionism
Self-care in this season • Healthy boundaries
Postpartum depression and/or anxiety
Self-identity
Mindfulness
Emotional processing of childbirth experience
Relationship with your partner
Celebrating victories
Can’t make it to all six sessions?
Group meets: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21
Neurodivergent Support Group
Four monthly sessions starting Sept 18th | 12 – 1 pm
Navigating the complexities of living with, or caring for individuals with neurodivergent conditions such as autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and more can be both deeply rewarding and immensely challenging. For caregivers, the journey is often marked by a unique set of hurdles and triumphs, requiring not just patience and dedication, but also understanding and specialized knowledge.
Our support group offers a nurturing space for people with neurodivergence and their caregivers to share experiences, insights, and coping strategies.
In our meetings, you’ll find solace in knowing you are not alone. We’ll discuss practical tips for improving daily routines, managing behavioral differences, and accessing resources like specialized therapies and educational support. Beyond practical advice, we’ll foster a sense of community where mutual support and empathy thrive.
Neurodivergence affects not just those diagnosed, but their entire support network. Our group aims to empower you with the knowledge and resilience needed to navigate this journey effectively. Together, we celebrate milestones, share setbacks, and reinforce the belief that every individual, regardless of neurodivergent traits, deserves understanding, respect, and the opportunity to flourish.
BYO Lunch.
Group meets: 9/18, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18
Sound Bath
First Tuesday of every month | 6:30 – 7:20 pm
Join us at our studio on the first Tuesday of every month for a deeply calming sound bath with Certified Sound Practitioner and Senior Life Coach, Clara Belden.
Sound Baths are a meditative, multisensory, and unique experience in which participants are bathed in the vibration of various instruments while lying down. Unlike other forms of meditation, Sound Baths focus on ambient sounds, rather than silence or a guided practice to reach a new state of tranquility.
This lie-down meditation encourages deep relaxation, allowing you to unplug and find release. We encourage you to bring a mat, a blanket, pillows, eye coverings, or whatever helps you to settle into rest.
All are welcome to our space to enjoy the benefits. Whether you are curious about sound meditation or meditation in general, seeking to deepen your practice, or are just in need of an evening to reset, Clara will be your guide into a transformative practice of sound healing.
Did you know we also offer Private Sound Healing?
Book Club – ‘The Women’ by Kristin Hannah
Four meetings starting October 23rd | 6 – 7:15 pm
“The women had a story to tell, even if the world wasn’t quite yet ready to hear it, and their story began with three simple words. We were there.”
Kristin Hannah’s novel, ‘The Women’ is a rich and multifaceted story of several women faced with the complex challenges and lasting impacts of being a woman in a war zone. This novel is mainly seen through the lens of Frankie McGrath, who defies societal expectations by enlisting as a nurse in the Vietnam War. Once she returns home, she is met with hostility, survivor’s guilt, PTSD and societal stigmas attached to her service.
This Fall’s Book Club, led by Erin Kaminski, provides you with an opportunity to share your own experiences, relate to others, and learn from the women of our past who carried on during trying and uncertain times in our country. Through guided discussions we can unravel current societal views, gender expectations and pressures, and your own personal connections to topics like: patriotism, alienation, trauma and healing, resilience and identity. We aim to host a community of empowering women looking to lean on, and learn from each other.
Book club meets: 10/23, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20
Tarot Card Workshop
October 24th | 6 – 7:15 pm
Spooky season is upon us! Time to allow your curiosity to wander to the realm of the mystical. Massey Armistead, intuitive healer, tarot reader, and poet will introduce us to the practice of tarot card reading. Tarot cards can be a useful tool for self-study, strengthening intuition, mindfulness, and connection beyond the physical world to the higher self. Not knowing where to begin is not a problem (what the heck are major and minor arcana anyway?) Massey will provide an introduction of tarot, including the meanings and understandings of the cards and archetypes, how ego and intuition play into the reading, and how to further your self-study with all this information.
You will have the opportunity to learn with your own deck of tarot cards, bringing about a deeper understanding of the archetypes and what they mean. Bonus: Massey is giving a group reading at the conclusion of the event.
Grab your friends and join us for a fun evening of diving into deeper intuition.
Do you already have a tarot deck that you love? No problem!
Greater Nashville Therapists Meet Up
October 25th | 12 – 1 pm
Being a therapist, especially in private practice, can be so isolating. Our days are filled with the invaluable work we do with clients, punctuated by administrative tasks, leaving little room for meaningful interaction with professionals in the community.
Recognizing this need for connection and support, The Happy Hour is excited to announce a therapist meetup aimed at fostering genuine support, mutual learning, and the cultivation of lasting connections. Our goal is to carve out a space where therapists in the Greater Nashville area can come together to find fellowship in and inspiration from the company of peers who understand the nuances of our profession.
You can expect
Meet and Greet
Round Robin/Break Out Groups with Questions
Meditation + Grounding Activity
BYO lunch. Drinks and dessert provided.
Sound Bath + Energy Work
November 5th | 6:30 – 7:45 pm
This immersive experience is designed to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit. Clara Belden will lead a deeply relaxing sound bath, while energy practitioner, Kim Breese, will offer hands-on healing touch to each participant, enhancing the effects of the experience. Kim’s gentle and skilled touch will pair with the meditative sounds of Clara’s instruments to deepen your sense of relaxation, promote healing from within and allow you to unlock a new level of serenity and well-being.
No prior experience with sound or energy work is necessary. This experience is suitable for anyone seeking relaxation, stress reduction, emotional healing or a deeper connection to their inner selves.