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Community & Belonging

 

Heal the wounds of exclusion and find your place

 

Trauma can disrupt our sense of belonging and connection to others.
It may lead to isolation, people-pleasing, or the fear that we’re too much — or not enough — to be truly seen. Whether you're rebuilding trust in community, healing from exclusion, or longing to feel connected again, this space supports you in finding relationships where you can belong as you are.

 

 

 

The Trauma of Isolation & the Longing to Belong

 

  • How trauma creates protective patterns of withdrawal or disconnection

  • Common emotional wounds from exclusion, rejection, or invisibility

  • Signs of loneliness rooted in trauma vs. healthy solitude

  • A checklist: “Am I isolating to stay safe — or because I don’t feel I belong?”

INFO GUIDE

Why We Fear Groups — and Crave Them at the Same Time

 

2–5 min explainer by a therapist or founder — includes metaphors and examples (e.g., “the porcupine dance”)

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Mini-Course: 

The Belonging Practice

 

Topics:
  • Rebuilding trust
  • Safe social exposure
  • Trauma-informed group healing

Journal Prompts

 

 

Where did I first feel like I didn’t belong?

 

 

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Community challenge

 

Peer story

I have never considered myself an artistic person, but after 3 courses, I have gotten out of my own head and created several pieces I’m proud to display.

____ Mike Brody

I have never considered myself an artistic person, but after 3 courses, I have gotten out of my own head and created several pieces I’m proud to display.

____ Mike Brody

HEY, I'M MAX!

From a young age, I learned that I could use my artistic talent to express myself in new and exciting ways. I can’t wait to help you uncover your inner creative.

 

 

1. Info Sheet (PDF Download):
 

Title: Trauma & Relationships: What You Need to Know
 

Includes:

 

  • How trauma shapes attachment styles
  • Common relational patterns from unresolved trauma
  • Signs of trauma-based connection vs. healthy intimacy
  • A checklist: “Are my boundaries trauma-informed or fear-driven?”

 

2. Short Video:

Title: Why We Push Away What We Want Most

2–5 min explainer by a therapist or founder — includes metaphors and examples (e.g., “the porcupine dance”)

3. Mini-Course:

Title: 5-Day Relationship Reset

Description: A trauma-informed micro-course to help you:

  • Identify one trauma-driven pattern
  • Strengthen boundaries with compassion
  • Practice nervous system regulation in moments of conflict
  • Learn to ask for what you need without guilt
  • Start trusting again — one moment at a time

4. Reflection Prompt / Journal Exercise:

  • “What would a safe relationship feel like to your body?”
  • “When do I abandon myself to keep peace?”

 

Optional Add-ons:

  • A short audio meditation: Safety in Connection
  • Peer story: “How healing my trauma helped me show up differently in love”

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WHAT MAKES THE PERFECT STUDIO?

Just starting your creative journey? The right space can make all the difference. Use this free guide to design the perfect art studio.

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