Complicated Life. Simple Words.
Regain perspective on the swirling chaos we call “life” using art, breath, movement, and the simplicity of a few words.
For three weeks, we will practice being present and honest, practicing what it is like to NOT be in a hurry, frantic, and worried or “tied in knots”.
We are all so good at being in a hurry. We’ve been trained, actually. So if we can learn to always please others first, feel inadequate, and that all is out of our control, then we can also UNLEARN it.
Our time together will be practicing coming back to a sense of wholeness using simple words and concepts to unravel the complicated life.
We will get grounded through breathwork and movement, experience new art techniques, and re-learn to trust ourselves and nervous systems.
No matter how you feel about the morning of Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 2, we have a spot reserved for YOU in the circle.
How It Works
Duration: 3 weeks in MORNING sessions
Format: Weekly in-person meetings
Just show up (pajamas acceptable).
Breathe and ground.
Listen, talk, consider, reflect.
Create with your hands.
Continue to breathe.
Prepare to carry these tactics and methods into the rest of your day.
What You’ll Need
Something to write with and on: a journal or notebook; a pen or pencil. But if you forget them, don’t worry. We have you covered.
Bring coffee, tea, or your own refreshing drink or snack if desired.
Most importantly, ask friends to register with you and look forward to building connections with others too.
Dates & Time of the Program:
3 Thursday Mornings, September 18, 25, and October 2
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Lead by:
Mollie Erickson
Fee & Registration:
The cost of this series is $45
Registration is limited to 25 people.
Registration is required. Use the button below to register.
Meeting Information:
Until our Threshold Center building renovations are complete, programs will graciously be hosted at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church across the street from the Threshold Center.
Saint Stephen’s is located @ 3775 Crosshaven Drive, Vestavia AL 35223
Enter through the covered entryway via the front parking lot. Someone will kindly direct you to the correct room. (Elevators are available in the lobby through this covered entryway.)
Mollie Erickson, Program Facilitator
Mollie Erickson is the Wellness Coordinator at One Place Family Justice Center and the Camp Hope Initiatives Coordinator for the Camp HOPE America-Alabama program housed at One Place. Mollie provides wellness education and opportunities for all the agencies who work on site to make One Place a success. She is a 200-hour E-RYT Yoga Instructor who provides services both online and in our Birmingham area. Mollie earned a BS in Anthropology from Emory University. Combining her knowledge of anthropology and yoga, Mollie studies the way vicarious trauma affects first responders, service providers, and caregivers and focuses on efforts to reduce burn out and increase resiliency.
