Meet our Facilitators

When did you first take the classes? Fall of 2022

What caused you to take the next step and become a facilitator?  After taking the DBR courses, becoming a facilitator was the choice that made the most sense to me. I am a Certified Life Coach with a focus Inner Healing and am currently completing a Certification Course in Trauma Informed Care. It has been my life’s mission to help others with healing matters of the heart. So, after experiencing DBR and the healing it provided to me, becoming a facilitator was an easy choice to make.

How long have you been a facilitator? Spring of 2024 will be my first group.

What has impacted you the most in your day to day after taking and facilitating these courses?  After taking these courses, overall, I am a happier individual. Additionally, I understand myself better and am able to more effectively navigate life situations with care, understanding and empathy.

What would you say to someone who is on the fence or nervous about opening themselves up to a support group like this one?  It’s ok that you feel that way. This is a hard road to walk and it comes with such a heavy load of sensations, emotions and tasks to complete. Give yourself some grace, but then show up. You don’t have to say a word. In fact, the first meeting I attended, I sat in the room for almost the entire session without participating. All I did was cry. At the very end of the session one of the facilitators asked me a direct question. I opened my mouth and out came all of my emotions. I was angry- and in a very public way. I was so embarrassed. I didn’t want to come back.  But, the following week, I came back.

I decided that there was something bigger than my fears and that thing was hope. I walked in and everyone was so warm, understanding and welcoming. Over time, this thing that felt like death, wasn’t as unbearable as in the beginning. I began to see the light. I found hope with the help of DBR. Additionally, the facilitators were gentle in their approach but did not shy away from challenging my thought processes in constructive ways. Coming back- even if I had to fight my way into the door – was the best decision I could have ever made.

Going through a divorce may be the darkest, most challenging experience you’ve possibly encountered in life thus far. It comes with lots of fear, uncertainty, and emotions that at times seem too big and too hard to bear. But when those heavy moments hit and you’re at your lowest and weakest point, that’s where your community and support systems play an important role. After all, there is safety in numbers. Push yourself to come out. You might find that this group is the community that will provide the strength and safety that you need in moments when you have nothing left.

I hope to see you soon!

Outside of being a facilitator what do you like to do for fun?  Family time is everything! My children and I love to have Family Fun Nights doing various things like board games, walking trails, scavenger hunts around the city or movie night at home. I also enjoy things that provide a sense of stillness and tranquility. So, moments of silence, or laying down by the lake and listening to nature (or the beach) have a calming effect and help me to keep myself in balance. I also enjoy music and from time to time, you’ll catch me singing at random- I may even throw in a happy little jig! Lastly, laughter is one of my most favorite things in the world!! I intentionally find spaces where I can enjoy the joy of laughter.