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    • Heal and Learn in Community

    What is Recovery?

    Recovery involves the development of new meaning and purpose in one’s life as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of stress, overwhelm, or trauma. Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual balance so that instead of just surviving, we’re thriving. Our Wellness Recovery groups allow clients to have their own healing journey while also experiencing the healing power of being in a group.   

    The Recovery Model in Mental Health

    A recovery model focuses on personal strengths and abilities rather than on deficits and pathologies. It encourages clients to learn about their mental health symptoms, advocate for themselves, seek support, and to be fully involved in the process and practices of healing.

     The recovery model is a holistic, person-centered approach and is becoming the standard model of mental health care.

    Wellness Groups

    Our groups educate clients about the mind-body connection and its impact on mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.

    We emphasize hope, resilience, and overall wellbeing through education, skills building, and connection.  

    Learn More & Sign Up!

    Our group events are offered both in-person and online. To reserve your spot, email [email protected] or text/call 719-301-3732. Insurance coverage and self-pay options are available.


    Did you know?

    MedRide will provide transportation to peer recovery and therapy groups for individuals who have Medicaid. To learn more, call 719-545-3333 or visit  www.medridecolorado.com/schedule-a-ride


    2024 Events

    Sign Up!
    In-Person

    Starting September 5

    • When: Every Thursday, 12pm-1pm
    • Where: 1414 N. Nevada
    • Join in Person: Drop-ins are welcome!!
    • Self-pay: Sliding Scale $10- $25 
    • Insurance: These classes are covered by Medicaid
    • Contact Carrie Ann Baatz to sign up: Email [email protected] or text/call 719-301-3723. Fill out this Registration Form for faster registration

    Trauma-Informed Lunch Break Yoga

    Classes Every Thursday

    Find some balance, energy and movement to carry you through the rest of your day. Come join me for a lunch break of mind body connection through breath and movement. This will be a gentle flow to settle the energy and time for stillness to relax before you finish.

    Facilitator: Janine Reed

    Hi my name is Janine and I am a 500 hr Yoga teacher trained in Trauma Informed Yoga. Yoga as a whole has allowed me to connect my breath with movement which in turn allowed me to calm my mind. Yoga has taught me that I can make a connection between sensation, breath, and movement which empowers my soul. Through this empowerment I have learned to listen to my body and always feed it what it needs. Even if that means just lying on a mat during class.

    PJs, Yoga and Cookies

    Special Event

    Yoga does not always have to be serious. We are allowed to have some fun. Come experience a slow gentle flow of yoga that soothes the soul. Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a blanket or pillow so that after we have milk and cookies, we can take a scrumptious savasana while I read you a bedtime story. 🙂 

    Friday, September 13

    • When: 6:00pm to 7:30 pm
    • Join us in person! 1414 N. Nevada
    • Self-pay: Sliding Scale $25 – $40
    • Ask about Insurance: This workshop is covered by Medicaid, Tricare,
      Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Contact Carrie Ann Baatz to sign up: Email [email protected] or text/call 719-301-3723.  Fill out this Registration Form for faster registration

    Facilitator: Janine Reed

    Hi my name is Janine and I am a 500 hr Yoga teacher trained in Trauma Informed Yoga. Yoga as a whole has allowed me to connect my breath with movement which in turn allowed me to calm my mind. Yoga has taught me that I can make a connection between sensation, breath, and movement which empowers my soul. Through this empowerment I have learned to listen to my body and always feed it what it needs. 

    Grounding with the Root Chakra

    Peer Support Workshop

    Come take a journey exploring the Root Chakra, your foundation for stability and grounding.  

    The Root Chakra, also known as the Muladhara Chakra, is the first energy center in the body’s subtle energy system. Located at the base of the spine, it serves as the foundation for our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.  The root chakra aids in energy and stability, physical connection to our body, helps with emotional grounding, and healing and balance. in this workshop we will explore what a blocked and open root chakra feels and manifests itself as. Ways to find the balance so this energy center can perform at its highest level for you.  

    By nourishing and balancing the root chakra, we establish a solid foundation for personal growth, emotional well being, and spiritual development. During our time together we will find time for mediation, some slow movement and conversation about the Root Chakra. 

    Saturday, September 28

    • When: 6:00pm to 7:30 pm
    • Join us in person! 1414 N. Nevada
    • Self-pay: Sliding Scale $25 – $40
    • Ask about Insurance: This workshop is covered by Medicaid, Tricare, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield 
    • Contact Carrie Ann Baatz to sign up: Email [email protected] or text/call 719-301-3723.  Fill out this Registration Form for faster registration

    Facilitator: Janine Reed

    Hi my name is Janine and I am a 500 hr Yoga teacher trained in Trauma Informed Yoga. Yoga as a whole has allowed me to connect my breath with movement which in turn allowed me to calm my mind. Yoga has taught me that I can make a connection between sensation, breath, and movement which empowers my soul. Through this empowerment I have learned to listen to my body and always feed it what it needs. 

    In-Person & Online

    We hope to see you there!

    • When: Tuesday, July 9, 6:00pm – 7:30pm 
    • Where: The Body-Based Mindfulness Center: 1414 N. Nevada
    • Join in Person or Online: Drop-ins are welcome!!
    • No Cost. Registration is required
    • Contact Carrie Ann Baatz to sign up: Email [email protected] or text/call 719-301-3723

    What is SMART Recovery?

    It’s an evidence-informed recovery method grounded in rational emotive behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. It is here for anyone recovering from trauma patterns, relationship abuse and/or substance use addition. Participants will learn how to build and maintain motivation, cope with urges and cravings, manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and live a balanced life. Learn more at SMART Recovery www.smartrecovery.com

    SMART Recovery

    Peer Support Group

    Join us in learning about SMART recovery and how this group can support you in recovering from trauma, relationship abuse, and/or substance use.  We will share wellness tools with you that you can incorporate into your daily life and provide a space to work with the tools. This first workshop will give you an understanding, introductions to the group, and a chance to take rules. Following this, we will have a weekly group where each of us can share and work through issues in a safe peer support space.

    Facilitator: Ryan Hildebrant

    I am Ryan Hildebrandt! I love to use yoga, reading and painting as pathways to recovery. I learned how to feel empowered in my body through yoga. I feel empowered by the knowledge in reading. I also have a deep love for expression and art is one of my favorite outlets. I believe life is meant to be lived, and those are just a few things that make me feel alive. 

    Emotional Regulation Skills with HeartMath: Monday July 22

    Peer Support Workshop

    This comprehensive workshop will provide participants with essential tools and techniques from the HeartMath method to build resilience and support trauma recovery. Grounded in cutting-edge research on the mind-body connection, the HeartMath approach empowers individuals to self-regulate their thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses, enabling them to better cope with and recover from traumatic experiences. 

      

    Through a combination of interactive presentations, guided practices, and group discussions, attendees will learn: 

      

    • The neuroscience of trauma and its impact on the body, mind, and emotional well-being 

    • Coherence-building exercises to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and induce a state of calm 

    • Heart-focused breathing techniques to reduce stress and cultivate inner balance 

    • Strategies for managing difficult emotions, such as anxiety, depression, and anger 

    • Practices to enhance personal resilience and foster post-traumatic growth 

    • Methods for integrating HeartMath skills into daily life for long-term well-being 

      

    This workshop is designed for anyone interested in exploring holistic approaches to trauma recovery and resilience building. Participants will leave empowered with a toolkit of evidence-based HeartMath practices to support their own healing journey or that of the individuals they serve. 

    We hope to see you there!

    • When: Monday, July 22
    • Time: 5:30pm to 7:00 pm
    • Join us in person or online! A zoom link will be provided
    • Self-pay: $25 / 90-minute Group
    • Ask about Insurance: This group is covered by Medicaid
    • Contact Carrie Ann Baatz to sign up: Email [email protected] or text/call 719-301-3723

    Facilitator:  Frank is a dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience in recovery from substance use and servere childhood trauma. He has found his calling in massage, peer support, & movement therapies where he helps others navigate their own path to recovery. With 7 years of expertise in offering Trauma Informed-Somatic based bodywork, Frank is the founder of Sacred Fields Healing and plays a pivotal role in a holistic trauma recovery center, The Body-Based Mindfulness Center, which he co-owns with his wife, Alpha. Their center offers services such as 5-body somatics, trauma informed care in mental health, peer support and self-defense for trauma recovery which Frank teaches. Alongside his extensive martial arts background spanning 40 years, Frank is committed to empowering women and the LGBTQ community, as well as guiding his clients and peers towards trauma recovery. 

    Grief & Loss Group: Saturdays June 22-August 3

    The 6 Needs of Mourning: For anyone going through pain during loss, change, or trauma recovery

    Process through feelings of grief and learn to use your grief and pain in a healthy way.

    Whether it be the grief of losing your identity, the loss of a job, the loss of a loved one, or the loss of a pet, this group is calling to all of those needing support through the grieving process. 

    This group aims to incorporate different modalities of trauma and grief recovery to: validate members about their grief, learn different ways of coping with grief, integrate emotions into the body, and provide support from a group setting. Various modalities including Art Therapy, education, mindfulness, and movement for somatic integration will be used to process feelings of grief.

    Online Group

    • When: Saturdays June 22-August 3
    • Time: 10:30am to 12:00 pm
    • Self-pay: $25 / 90-minute Group
    • Ask about Insurance: May be covered by Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna and Tricare. You can use HSA or Victim’s compensation 
    • To RSVP: Email [email protected] or call 719-619-8331

    Facilitator: Andrea Mongelluzzi is a trained mental health counselor at The Body Based Mindfulness Center with a focus on trauma-informed care. She knows that having a supportive and safe community is one of the foundational tenants of learning and healing and she strives to provide that in the individual and group setting. Andrea graduated as a Clinician Mental Health Professional in 2020 and has been dedicated to providing healing to the community through a variety of modalities ever since.

    In-Person Group

    Join us!

    • Time: Every other Thursday, May 2 – July 11, 10:00am – 11:30am 
    • Fee: $25 per 90-minute session
    • Alternative Payment: May be covered by Cigna, Aetna, and Tricare.
    • To RSVP: Email [email protected] or text/call 719-301-3723

    What is IFS?

    Internal Family System (IFS) was developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz over 40 years ago. It is a gentle and kind model, yet very effective for deep and lasting healing, and a way to relate in a different way with yourself and the world. It assumes that we have an internal family which aims to protect parts of us that got hurt and ‘exiled’, or shunned, along the way. The idea that there is a core Self that ultimately can act as a Leader and bring balance to the inner world. 

    IFS Healing Journey: Every other Thursday May 2 - July 11

    Therapy Group

    This experiential group invites you to participate in real time with new tools. We will help you explore and identify parts of yourself, fostering connection within and with other explorers. We strive to respect and honor parts of you that have experienced distress and trauma. We approach with sensitivity, creating a safe and nurturing environment to express yourself, heal, and integrate for a new way of life. 

    Facilitators

    Sylvia Schyberg, LCSW

    Originally from Germany, Sylvia Schyberg moved to the US in 1997 and became a citizen in 2002. After a successful career with Delta Air Lines in Administration and Employment Services, she returned to school to major in social services/mental health. A graduate from Auburn University with her Bachelor in Social Work in 2001 and from the University of Alabama with her Masters in Social Work in 2002, Sylvia is licensed in Colorado (CSW1262) to provide Clinical Services as an LCSW, with an inactive license in Alabama and Georgia. She is a Certified IFS Therapist and Approved Consultant through the Internal Family Systems Institute, and holds a Certificate in Animal and Human Health Connection through Denver University.

    Her experience includes working with the military and their families, and crisis work. She now specializes in working with adults who feel stuck, who possibly have done some therapy but fall back into old patterns, and want to achieve lasting results. Her work is trauma informed and holistic. Her passion is also helping other parents with their children through the lens of IFS.

    She loves music, animals, especially cats and wolves, and sunshine.

    For more please visit https://reconnectingtherapies.com/

    Erin Wallis, Clinical Intern

    Erin Wallis is a clinical intern at The BBMC and is preparing to graduate in Summer 2024. Using both talk therapy and experiential interventions, she collaborates with clients to develop mindfulness, self-compassion, and curiosity. She loves art, games, and travel.”

    Join us!

    Register Online

    • When: Saturday, April 7, 1:00am – 3:30pm
    • Where: Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care: 2550 Tenderfoot Hill St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906
    • No Charge!
    • To RSVP: Register online at www.voicesofgrief.org/events. Call 719-286-0612 or email [email protected]. 

    Just as the lantern needs refilling to keep the flame strong, caregivers need to refill their emotional selves to continue to offer care to others.

    Caring for the Family Caregiver: April 7

    Rekindling our Light

    We invite you to a rejuvenating workshop focused on caring for yourself as well as experiencing new ways to connect with your loved ones. This workshop will be led by Suzanne Costello, who has facilitated caring for the caregiver workshops for 1000’s of caregivers throughout the USA and internationally since 1992. 

    Suzanne Costello

    Suzanne is a leader in the field of Arts and Health, recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts for best practices for her “Caring for the Caregiver” program. 

    In-Person & Online Group

    Join us!

    • When: Every Thursday, January 4-25
    • Time: 12pm-2pm
    • Fee: Sliding Scale $10-$25 per 90-minute session
    • Alternative Payment: We accept Medicaid!
    • To RSVP: Email [email protected] or text/call 719-301-3723


    Mindful Movement Circle: Thursdays January 4-25

    Peer Support Group

    This peer group is here for you if you want support with chronic physical or emotional pain. We offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore gentle movements that help us balance our energy and relieve pain in the presence of those with shared experience. We are here to support each other in our wellness – emotionally, socially, spiritually and physically. Group members are welcome to bring prayers, poems and other ways of finding your Center. 

    Facilitator

    Carrie Ann Baatz, BA, RYT-200

    Hello! My name is Carrie Ann, and my passion is to support people in making peace, inside and out. I love using practical tools that respect the body and draw out compassion, communication and self-advocacy skills. I work with people impacted by relationship abuse, disability, brain differences, and/or mental health conditions. I have been practicing peer support and community training since 2018 and teaching accessible yoga since 2021. To me, peer support coaching is a space of mutual aid. We teach each other and help each other heal and grow. I have a BA in Communication, a 200-hr certification in yoga teaching, and am always continuing my education.

    Psychodrama Workshop: May 18-19

    For Helping Professionals: Benefits of this Training

    -Acquire new information about group dynamics and networks.

    -Infuse new life and energy into your groups and presentations.

    -Use approaches that enable people to have fun and learn simultaneously. 

    -Learn methods to use with people who have difficult mental health challenges.

    -Learn to work on non-verbal, unconscious, and metaphorical levels.

    -Practice newly acquired skills in a supportive environment. 

    Join us!

    • Where: The Body-Based Mindfulness Center, 1414 North Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs CO 80907
    • Time: Saturday May 18, 8:30am-5:30pm and Sunday Mary 19, 8:30am-5:30pm
    • To RSVP: Contact Juan Arambula at [email protected] or 719-425-9476 

    Facilitated by Juan Arambula, Counseling Intern

    Hello, I’m Juan Arambula, a Counseling Intern in the final stages of my MA in Counseling. My passion for social justice and belief in personal transformation drive my counseling journey. Having benefited from vital support from helpers in my own life, I’m dedicated
    to helping others along their unique paths to growth and self-discovery. In therapy, I embrace mindfulness-based interventions and experiential methods like psychodramatic techniques and somatic interventions. Counseling, for me, is a collaborative adventure grounded in empathy, compassion, and authenticity. Together, we’ll work towards your goals using intentional interventions catered towards individual needs. Beyond counseling, I’m a music enthusiast, creator, and listener. I treasure moments with family and friends. If you’re seeking a counselor who blends mindfulness, experiential therapy, and a heartfelt commitment to your growth, I’m here to join you on
    this journey.

    Open Heart Sangha Retreat: May 17-19

    Gratitude, Compassion and Equanimity 

    Weekend Retreat

    • Where: In the Black Forest at Benet Hill Monastery: 3190 Benet Lane, Colorado Springs, Co 80921
    • Time: From Friday at 4pm until Sunday at 4pm.
    • Fee:  Single rooms $375/person; double rooms $345/person (includes lodging, meals, and tuition). 
    • To RSVP: Contact Paulette Morris at 719-650-9356 or [email protected] 

    In-Person Drop-In

    Open Heart Sangha has been meeting for eighteen years. The Sangha is a support and a refuge. It is one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism, along with the Buddha, both the historical teacher and our own enlightened heart-mind, and the Dharma, the Buddha’s teachings.

    Class Options –

    You can donate to Open Heart Sangha via PayPal or Venmo, which are connected to [email protected]. You can send a check to  P. O. Box 8294, Colorado Springs, CO 80933

    Online Options

    Open Heart Sangha meets on Zoom each Monday. Topics of the week can be seen on the Open Heart Sangha website.

    Email for more information and to get the Zoom link

    Our email address is: [email protected]

    Telephone number: 719-650-9356

    COVID-19

    As we continue our live sits on Thursday, we will observe the Colorado and CDC guidelines to protect each other and our community. We encourage everyone who can, to get vaccinated. The current CDPHE guideline for group gatherings is “Unless you are fully vaccinated, masks are required for unvaccinated people in public indoor spaces.“ 

    Open Heart Sangha on Thursdays

    Ongoing and open to all!

    Open Heart Sangha is an ongoing dharma meditation practice group. “Sangha” means a community of people who are on the same path. We are a dynamic group, seeking to know ourselves better through the study of the teachings of the Buddha, as interpreted by many great people, such as His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hahn, Pema Chodron, and Ajahn Chah.

    Our primary form of meditation is shamatha vipashyana, mindfulness, and insight meditation. Each meditation session typically begins with one 20-minute meditation, sometimes guided by our teacher, followed by a dharma talk, and concludes with a 10-minute silent meditation.

    We welcome everyone to participate – you do not have to be or become a Buddhist to benefit from this practice. You can incorporate the teachings and philosophy into your own personal beliefs, whatever they may be.