Bridges to Belonging

A comprehensive course designed to support you in navigating life after trauma.

How do we define trauma?

We define trauma as the experience of being overwhelmed by a negative event or circumstance and having a response of intense, overwhelming emotion that robs us of our ability to cope or respond effectively. The negative event may have a longer-lasting impact on us than we expected, affecting the quality of our work and relationships.

The many forms of trauma:

Grief from loss (loved one, family member, colleague, etc.)
Impact of local or world events (war, natural disasters, mass shootings, etc.)
Domestic or sexual violence
A conflict, argument or misunderstanding
Collective trauma (e.g. immigrants & refugees)
Individual trauma (car accident, job loss, etc.)
Events in the at home, school, or the workplace
Toxic work/organizational environments

Extreme stress can overwhelm our capacity to fully live our lives. We understand how difficult that can be.

Research has even shown a direct link between the experience of trauma and physical health conditions such as diabetes, COPD, heart disease, cancer, and high blood pressure.

Experiencing overwhelm or anxiety after a difficult life experience?

Let us accompany you on your journey back to YOU.

Our four-part program creates a safe, compassionate space to rebuild connection — first with the self, then with others, and ultimately with the world.

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Returning to ourselves after trauma takes time. Completing all four modules is designed to take a year, but can be completed over a longer period of time.

All participants begin with our nine-week ANCHOR module.

*Our courses are FSA/HSA eligible and covered by some insurance plans.*

Who should take this course?

Expert facilitation by Dr. Cathia and her team
Weekly, two-hour classes that you can join in-person or virtually
Your own set of course materials
Access to class recordings
Reflection practices and take-home tools
A safe, inclusive learning space
Time for Q&A and sharing
Small class size (maximum 10 ppl)

Expert facilitation by Dr. Cathia and her team
Weekly, two-hour classes that you can join in-person or virtually
Your own set of course materials
Access to class recordings
Reflection practices and take-home tools
A safe, inclusive learning space
Time for Q&A and sharing
Small class size (maximum 10 ppl)

What You'll Receive

Module 1: Anchor

Grounding Skills for Safety and Presence (9 Weeks)

Understand the trauma-affected brain and build a foundation of inner safety.

Learn how trauma impacts the mind and body, how symptoms and reactions manifest, and how to apply practical techniques to steady the nervous system.

Develop tools to stay present in the face of stress or overwhelm
Learn somatic practices to create inner safety
Use breath, movement, and stillness to regulate your nervous system

Module 2: Befriend

Connecting to Self With Compassion (7 Weeks)

Cultivate self-awareness, self-kindness, and emotional attunement.

Learn how to practice self-compassion, reduce inner criticism, and build a trusting relationship with yourself.

Cultivate emotional awareness and self-acceptance
Practice self-kindness and internal listening
Address inner critics and nurture your inner voice

Module 3: Belong

Connecting to Others (6 Weeks)

Participants will reclaim the ability to relate, trust, and belong. Regain safety in relationships, release isolation, and build supportive connections.

Explore boundaries, trust-building, and relational safety
Reframe isolation and disconnection
Learn to foster meaningful, reciprocal relationships

Module 4: Expand

Connecting to The World & Embrace New Experiences (12 Weeks)

Focus on re-engaging with life, community, and possibilities through empowered choice.

Learn skills to shift from avoidance to empowered engagement. Form new habits, find new strengths, reclaim joy, purpose, and your place in the world through new experiences and healthy risks.

Discover your readiness for growth and new possibilities
Engage with community, creativity, and purpose
Build confidence in navigating the world with resilience