Empowering Neurodiverse Adults
Next session February 26th • 12 – 1 pm
Navigating the complexities of living with neurodivergence can be both deeply rewarding and immensely challenging. This support group, led by therapist, Hannah Schonewill, offers a nurturing space for people with neurodivergence and their loved ones 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 monthly: 2/26, 3/26, 4/23
Sound Bath
March 4th • 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?
Empowering Caregivers of Neurodivergent Individuals
Next session March 5th • 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 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: 2/5, 2/19, 3/5, 3/19
Dialectical Behavior Therapy 101
Starts March 11th • 5 – 7 pm
Do you find that inconveniences, unexpected changes to your schedule, or an unpleasant experience triggers a cascade of spiraling thoughts that derail your day? Do you need help fostering more resilience so that you can handle obstacles within your day? Do you wish to find practical tools instead of regretting your response after the fact? DBT might be for you.
DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a comprehensive and evidence-based approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness principles.
You can expect:
In DBT 101, you’ll find a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals come together to learn and practice valuable skills that can be integrated daily for self-regulation. This group is led by Amy Narusas, an experienced and compassionate licensed clinical social worker who has years of experience with teaching DBT principles.
The sessions cover six essential modules:
• Intro to DBT • Mindfulness • Distress Tolerance • Emotion Regulation • Interpersonal Effectiveness • Wrap Up
Group meets: 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1
Mind-Body Reset at the W
March 23rd • 10 – 11:15 am
Discover the Transformative Power of Sound at W Nashville’s Ritual Series. This Mind-Body Reset that will leave you feeling refreshed, balanced, and deeply at peace. This immersive experience combines the meditative magic of sound bathing with the healing practice of energy work.
Guided by experts Clara Belden and Kim Breese, you’ll embark on a rejuvenating journey that harmonizes your energy and calms your mind. Whether you’re curious about these alternative modalities or a seasoned enthusiast, this session is the perfect way to start your week off from a balanced state of mind and body.
Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and treat yourself to an unforgettable self-care experience!
NOTE: THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE AT THE W HOTEL NASHVILLE
New Moon Tea Ceremony + Sound Bath
March 27th • 6:30 – 7:45 pm
Step into a sacred space where intention and meaning flow freely. Guided by Tea Huntress Sarah Scarborough, we’ll immerse ourselves in a calming Tea Ceremony, using this ancient plant spirit medicine to connect with our highest selves. As the tea opens our hearts, it becomes a gentle guide on a path toward peace and clarity.
We’ll embrace the New Moon energy with intention-setting rituals, helping you to mark a new beginning or honor an ending. The evening continues with a unique sound bath led by Clara Belden, designed to deepen your connection with your senses and the season’s energy.
Don’t miss this special experience at the studio—an evening of peace, purpose, and transformation.
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.