Join us for bi-weekly gathering of inspiring women! Our book club is a safe and supportive space to connect with like-minded women, delve into insightful self-help books, and embark on a journey of personal growth and healing.
The book that we will be reading together is "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk - please be sure to have your copy of your book ready to go by the first meeting together.
02/07/25 and 02/14/25 at 8:00 - 09:39pm CTS
What to Expect:
Engaging discussions and thoughtful conversations.
Opportunities to share personal experiences and insights A supportive community of women who understand and uplift one another.
A chance to learn new tools and strategies for personal growth Expect to read 2-3 chapters to be prepared for the discussion.
Expect that this book club will take up to 3 months to finish the book together.
No experience necessary. All women are welcome! Reserve your seat now, spaces limited! Let's come together, empower one another, and create lasting connections.
Through my own journey of overcoming trauma, I found comfort and strength in helping others do the same. As we rediscover the parts of ourselves that we lost along the way, we find our voice, we find our strength and we find our passion. It is then we can begin to build a life greater than we ever imagined. As Bianca Sparacino said, “We are not broken, we are becoming.”
About the book club facilitator: As a 911 Dispatcher for 14 years, I have been with people who are in their darkest moments in life. I worked as a Chemical Dependency Counselor in an all-male prison and found that helping people rebuild connections allows them to begin healing. I worked with people who suffer from mental illness and would respond directly to the scene when they were amid crisis. I am grateful to be a part of a community dedicated to helping women rise to the top.
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