EmotionalHealing

This Saturday’s special pop-up is a gentle introduction and lead-in to an upcoming half-day workshop with interdisciplinary artist Clare Benson and sound + wellness practitioner Suzanne Toro. Combining sound healing, expressive arts (working with clay), and nourishing alchemical tea, you will be guided on a journey of self-reflection, tending to unprocessed grief or emotions, and navigating change with love and connection — to self, the earth, and our ancestors.We will also share details about the longer half-day experience planned for early summer.

Choosing joy and calm, even amidst adversity like grief or complex post-traumatic stress (C-PTSD), can transform mental, emotional, and physical well-being. This conscious choice triggers dopamine and serotonin release, enhancing mood, focus, and resilience while reducing stress hormones like cortisol. By fostering emotional balance, joy strengthens neural connections, boosts creativity, and supports healing without bypassing pain. The author’s experience of redirecting despair into creating a children’s book, Sun Play, illustrates how joy can ripple outward, uplifting others and fostering resilience. For those with C-PTSD, choosing joy gently nurtures regeneration and connection.