Neurodivergent Support Group
Next session January 22nd | 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: 1/22, 2/5, 2/19
Greater Nashville Therapists Meet Up
January 24th | 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.
Intention Setting Workshop – Postponed Due to Weather
January 28th | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Align with your hopes and dreams this new year with our Intention Setting workshop… no new year’s resolutions here! Setting an intention is about choosing how you want to show up each moment of each day. Think about it as your personal mantra, a touchstone of your choice that inspires and helps guide your decisions and actions in 2025. When you intentionally choose how you want to move through life you become empowered to take control over fear and stress, and start the year off on the best foot!
You don’t need to suddenly become a “new you” to create a life you love. But, if you’re looking for a little inspiration, serenity, motivation, and guidance to figure out exactly what your personal intention is for this next year, this workshop is for you.
We’ll start the experience by turning down the frenzy of ‘new year self-improvement’ through a series of gentle yoga poses to allow for you to feel settled and tuned into your intention exploration. Following a centering of your physical connection, Clara Belden, Certified Holistic Life Coach will empower you to openly reflect upon your emotions, share challenges, and understand your hopes for 2025.
By finding a place of serenity physically and a compassionate place mentally, you’ll be prepared to hone in on one intention to live by in the new year, helping you to create the life you want. Whether your intention feels like it’s right at the surface or buried amidst clutter, this professionally-led conversation will be one of openness, curiosity, and hope.
We will conclude the experience by sealing in and resting in our intention with a sound bath – a deeply meditative experience that will help to seal your intention into your mind, body and soul. This experience is one that harmonizes the senses, creating the perfect environment for your heart, mind and spirit to connect and clear out negative vibrational energies before setting out into the world with your intention.
Sound Bath + Energy Work
February 4th | 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.
One-Day Couples’ Retreat
February 8th | 10 am – 3 pm
Join us for a transformative Couples Retreat led by relationship experts Amy Jackson and Christa Booker here at The Happy Hour. This workshop is designed for couples at any stage—whether you’re newly engaged, celebrating your first year together, or have been in a relationship for 20 years. It’s the perfect opportunity to deepen your connection, enhance communication, and find solutions to lingering challenges that you both want to put to rest.
You and your partner will be work through the following tenets to improve relationships:
Understanding: The importance of knowing your partner, making them feel heard and understood.
Relationship Roles and Expectations: Creating a teamwork environment versus a stacking and comparison environment.
Communication: Preventative Measures for managing conflicts, schedules, and miscommunications through tools such as check in meetings
Fighting fair: Learning about the Four Horseman, “I wish” “I feel” Statements, Demon Dialogues and more.
Connection: Learning how to turn towards one another and foster and continue bids for connection.
This retreat offers a flexible format that caters to all types of couples—whether you’re new to therapy or have been in it for years. If you’ve ever found traditional couples therapy hard to schedule, difficult to fit into your busy life, or challenging because of childcare, this retreat is a great alternative.
In addition to the group experience, you’ll also benefit from one-on-one time with our experienced therapists. This personalized attention ensures you get the tailored guidance and support you need. It’s a unique chance to work on your relationship, gain valuable insights, and leave with practical tools to strengthen your bond.
We look forward to seeing you there and helping you build a healthier, more fulfilling relationship!
BENEFITS:
Couples Therapy in One Day: Get the benefits of therapy in a condensed format—ideal for couples with busy schedules.
One-one-one attention from licensed therapists.
Easier Than Traditional Therapy: Finding time for couples therapy can be a challenge, especially with kids or conflicting work schedules. This workshop is designed to help you make the most of your time without the hassle.
Crash Course in Couples Tools: Get a quick but powerful introduction to essential communication and conflict-resolution techniques that can make a big difference in your relationship.
Perfect for Therapy Newbies: If couples therapy is something you’re considering for the first time, this workshop is an excellent, non-threatening way to dip your toes into the process and gain insights into your relationship.
Lunch provided
Book Club
Starts February 10th | 6 – 7:15 pm
The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne is a powerful, sweeping novel that traces the life of Cyril Avery, a gay man born in 1940s Ireland, from childhood to old age. The story is set against the backdrop of Ireland’s complex social and political landscape, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ issues, and explores themes of identity, love, rejection, and acceptance.
Cyril is adopted by a conservative couple after being abandoned at birth by his birth mother, who is a young, unmarried woman. As he grows up, Cyril grapples with his sexuality in a society that condemns it. Over the decades, he faces betrayal, heartache, and the difficult journey of self-acceptance, all while wrestling with the impact of his past and his relationships with family, friends, and lovers.
The novel is both tragic and darkly comic, shifting between moments of pain and humor. Boyne examines not just Cyril’s personal struggles, but also the broader context of the times, including the changing attitudes toward LGBTQ+ rights and the profound influence of religion and tradition in Ireland.
Ultimately, The Heart’s Invisible Furies is a story of resilience, exploring the complexities of family, friendship, and finding one’s true self in a world that often seems hostile. It’s a poignant meditation on the universal quest for belonging and love.
Trigger warning: This book contains descriptions of violence against the LGBTQ+ community, sexual content, and language.
Book club meets: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3
Deepen Your Tarot Skills
February 20th | 6 – 7:15 pm
Are you ready to take your Tarot journey to the next level? Join us for an exciting Tarot 201 event led by Massey Armistead. This interactive workshop is designed to help you explore the deeper nuances of Tarot readings, understand the role of horoscopes in your practice, and uncover the psychological and energetic insights Tarot can offer.
Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with Tarot, this event is for all levels! If you haven’t taken Tarot 101 yet, don’t worry—we’ll start with a brief recap to get everyone on the same page. During the workshop, you’ll learn how to read Tarot not only for yourself but also for others, gaining more confidence in your intuitive abilities.
By incorporating Tarot into your daily routine, you’ll tap into your intuition, gain deeper connections with yourself and the energies around you, and learn how to harness positive energy to improve your life. Plus, this is a fantastic chance to meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for Tarot and spiritual growth.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your connection to the Tarot world and yourself! Join us for Tarot 201 and embark on your next phase of spiritual discovery.
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?