Empowering Caregivers of Neurodivergent Individuals
Next session April 2nd • 12 – 1 pm
Navigating the complexities of 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.
This support group, led by therapist, Hannah Schonewill, offers a nurturing space for 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: 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, 6/11
Sound Bath + Energy Work
April 8th • 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Discover the transformative power of sound baths, a meditative practice designed to bring you unparalleled relaxation and inner peace. Seasoned or new to the experience, we invite everyone to explore the rejuvenating benefits of this unique practice. In addition to the sound journey led by Clara Belden, our expert practitioner, Kim Breese, will offer healing touch to all participants, enhancing the effects of the experience. Kim’s gentle and skilled touch will deepen your sense of relaxation and promote healing from within.
Please bring a mat, a blanket, pillows, eye coverings, or whatever helps you to settle into rest.
Greater Nashville Therapists Meet Up
April 11th • 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
Intention Setting + Vision Boarding
BYO lunch. Drinks and dessert provided.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy 201
Starts April 14th • 5 – 7 pm
If you’ve already started your journey with DBT and found it transformative, now is the time to deepen your skills with our DBT 201 group. Building on the foundation of DBT 101, this advanced group is designed to help you integrate what you’ve learned and take your emotional resilience and mindfulness to the next level.
Who is this for?
DBT 201 is for those who have completed DBT 101 or have a solid grasp of core DBT principles and are ready to dive deeper. Maybe you’ve already begun noticing the benefits—fewer emotional spirals, better responses to stress, or more mindful interactions—but you know there’s more growth to be had. This group will help refine your skills so you can handle even the toughest situations with more ease and confidence.
Led by Amy Narusas, this 6-session series will expand on key DBT skills, focusing on mastering emotional regulation, enhancing interpersonal effectiveness, and developing even more resilience in the face of life’s curveballs. You’ll continue to explore mindfulness practices but with an advanced approach, honing your ability to stay centered during intense situations.
The sessions cover six essential modules:
Review/Refresh of DBT 101
Distress Tolerance: Learn skill “IMPROVE the Moment” (making the here and now better when in times of distress).
Emotion Regulation: Learn skill “Opposite to Emotion” (get unstuck from your emotions).
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Dive into boundaries (what are the different types of boundaries and how do we set them).
Mindfulness: Learn to utilize non judgemental stance and one-mindfulness (practices to let go of judgements and practice ways to stay focused and mindful)
Wrap Up/Build a plan of action to take these skills into you daily practice
You’ll learn to:
Apply DBT skills in more complex and challenging real-life scenarios.
Strengthen your emotional resilience and create deeper self-compassion.
Build and maintain healthy boundaries and relationships.
Master advanced distress tolerance techniques for when life feels overwhelming.
This is an opportunity to reinforce your DBT skills, gain deeper insights, and cultivate a greater sense of peace, no matter what life throws your way.
Group meets: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5
Songwriters Connect
April 17th • 6:30 – 7:20 pm
Songwriters Connect is a monthly meetup at The Happy Hour, where creatives come together to discuss the music industry, share experiences, and dive into various topics.
Each month, we’ll explore new discussions, share music, and network on a deeper level, all while building a supportive community of passionate peers. Whether you’re starting your journey or already making your mark, it’s the perfect space to connect, learn, and grow.
Empowering Neurodiverse Adults
Next session April 23rd • 12 – 1 pm
This support group is designed for adults who identify as neurodivergent—including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other forms of cognitive diversity—who want a space to connect, share experiences, and gain support. Whether you’ve been formally diagnosed or are exploring your neurodivergence, this group offers a welcoming and understanding environment where you can discuss challenges, celebrate strengths, and learn practical strategies for navigating life.
Led by therapist, Hannah Schonewill, we’ll explore topics like navigating daily challenges, relationships, self-advocacy, and self-care while fostering a sense of community and belonging. Additionally, we’ll discuss practical tips for improving daily routines, managing behavioral differences, and accessing resources such as specialized therapies and educational support.
BYO Lunch.
Group meets monthly: 4/23, 5/21, 6/25
Sound Bath + Acupuncture
May 6th • 6:30 – 7:20 pm
This unique event, in partnership with Shen Medicine Acupuncture, will guide you toward alignment of your body, mind, and spirit. As you settle into a comfortable position, Clara Belden will lead you through a soothing sound bath, allowing your mind to quiet and your energy to flow freely. At the same time, Paige from Shen Medicine will gently offer acupuncture treatments to each participant, promoting wellness and releasing built-up tension.
This combined approach will help release blockages, relieve stress, and open the heart. By the end of the session, you’ll leave feeling fully aligned, relaxed, and deeply at peace.
Don’t miss this chance to nourish your body and soul in a supportive and serene environment. We can’t wait to share this healing experience with you!
Sound Bath
June 3rd • 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?