Workshops and Groups for Personal Growth, Healing, and Connection
IN BATAVIA and NAPERVILLE, IL AND ONLINE
Find the Support You’ve Been Searching For
You Want More Than Just Coping
You’ve already tried to figure this out on your own. Maybe you’ve read the books, tried therapy, or practiced mindfulness. Still, something feels stuck. You long for a way to feel calm in your own skin, to reconnect with yourself, and to feel less alone in your experience.
You are not failing. You just haven’t been given the right tools and community to help you heal.
We've Made Space for You.
There Is a Different Way Forward
Imagine joining a small group of people who understand what it feels like to carry unspoken pain. Imagine learning skills that help you feel safe, grounded, and present. Picture yourself stepping into a space that feels welcoming, where no one expects you to be anything but human.
That is what our workshops and groups are designed to offer—a place to learn, connect, and grow alongside others who are ready to create meaningful change.
How Our Programs Help
Our workshops and groups are not therapy or a replacement for therapy. They are supportive experiences that give you practical tools and compassionate guidance. When you participate, you will:
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Understand how your nervous system shapes your reactions and emotions
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Learn strategies to regulate stress and create moments of calm
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Practice somatic and mindfulness techniques that can be used anytime
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Connect with others who are on a similar path of healing
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Build a sense of confidence and resilience
Who This Is For
If you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or tired of carrying everything alone, these programs were created for you. Whether you are already working with a therapist or exploring personal growth on your own, you deserve a space where you can learn and heal without judgment.
What You’ll Find Here
We offer a variety of workshops and groups, including:
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Nervous system regulation and somatic practices
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Trauma recovery education
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Mindfulness and stress management skills
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Grief support and loss integration
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Personal growth and self-discovery
Each program is clearly labeled as in person, online, or hybrid so you can choose what fits your life.
The Cost of Staying Stuck
When you don’t have the right support, stress and disconnection can grow louder over time. Relationships feel strained. Your body feels tense and tired. You lose touch with your sense of possibility.
But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
A New Story Is Possible
You deserve support that feels grounded and genuine. You deserve a space where you can breathe easier, learn new ways to care for yourself, and remember you’re not alone.
Take the Next Step
Explore our current workshops and groups below. Reserve your spot today and begin creating a life that feels more connected, calm, and true to you.
Grounded to Connected
An 8-Week Journey Back to Yourself
Program Details
Duration: Eight weekly sessions
When: Thursdays, Aug 21 to Oct 16, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Format: In-person in Batavia
Facilitator: Lydia Gedmin, Licensed Social Worker and somatic practitioner
Who It’s For: Adults seeking relief from chronic stress, trauma responses, or feeling stuck in overwhelm
Investment: $300
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Support for the In-Between and Beyond
If you have been exploring somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, or the vagus nerve, you already know that healing is about more than just talking—it is about learning to feel safe in your own body again.
Whether you are waiting to begin therapy or already working with a therapist and need additional support, you deserve tools that help you feel calmer, steadier, and more connected to yourself.
Why Somatic Skills Matter
You might understand why you feel anxious or overwhelmed, but knowing is not always enough to create change. Your nervous system carries patterns that were shaped by past stress, trauma, and survival. These patterns can keep you bracing, shutting down, or feeling stuck in cycles of distress. Somatic practices help you notice these patterns and begin to shift them in small, gentle ways.
Why We Created This Program
We know that many people feel ready to start, but either have to wait for individual therapy or need more support than weekly sessions alone can provide. You shouldn’t have to feel like you are waiting to begin your healing, or like you have to carry everything on your own. Grounded to Connected was created to fill that gap—a space where you can start learning, practicing, and feeling less alone.
This Group Was Created for You If:
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You have heard about somatic therapy and want to see how it can help
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You are curious about nervous system regulation but don’t know where to start
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You are on our waitlist and want support while you wait for therapy
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You are currently in therapy and want additional space to learn and practice new skills
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You want a supportive, structured way to build a foundation of safety in your body
What You Will Experience
Grounded to Connected is an eight-week, polyvagal-informed program where you will:
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Learn how your nervous system shapes your thoughts, feelings, and reactions
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Practice somatic tools to calm anxiety and regulate stress
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Develop a personalized toolkit you can use anytime
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Explore your experiences without pressure or judgment
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Feel encouraged by others who are also committed to healing
This group is not therapy and does not replace therapy—it is an educational and supportive space designed to help you feel more resourced and prepared for your healing journey.
Tools for Safety and Connection
You will not just learn information—you will practice new ways of being. Each week includes experiential exercises to create a toolkit of personalized resources for calming your nervous system and nurturing safety. Whether you struggle with chronic stress, emotional numbness, or the feeling of always being on edge, these practices will help you build a grounded foundation. You will start to trust your body as an ally instead of an enemy.
Reclaim Calm and Confidence
When you learn to regulate your nervous system, you reclaim choice and freedom. Relationships become easier, decisions feel less overwhelming, and your body can finally exhale. You will walk away from this program with greater self-awareness, practical skills for daily life, and the confidence that healing is possible. This is not just about reducing symptoms—it is about creating a life where you feel rooted, resilient, and fully present.
What You Can Expect
Over eight weeks, you will:
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Discover how your nervous system shapes thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
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Learn the science of polyvagal theory in an accessible, compassionate way
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Practice somatic tools to ground, soothe, and reconnect
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Identify your personal patterns of stress and survival responses
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Develop a customized toolkit for safety, calm, and connection
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Connect with a small group of others who understand what it feels like to struggle
Take the Next Step
You deserve support that meets you exactly where you are—whether you are just starting out or deepening the work you are already doing.
Reserve Your Spot Today.
