Hellbender Workshops
Hands-On Healing. Whole Person Support.
Growth through neuroscience, nature, and action.
The weight of trauma is heavy—but it doesn’t have to be carried alone. At Hellbender Third Space, we honor all paths to wellness. Our approach blends purposeful activity, community support, and brain-based tools to foster restoration and growth. We believe healing begins through shared action and side-by-side connection.
🎯 Who Should Attend?
This program is ideal for Veterans and Family who are:
Seeking rest, renewal, and reconnection
Navigating the impacts of trauma or military life stress
Open to growth through creativity, movement, and connection
🧡 Program Format
🧱 Weeks 1–2: Immersive In-Person Experience at Hellbender Third Space
A peaceful rural setting for recalibration and connection. Participants live, learn, and grow alongside peers, volunteers, and coaches.
Activities include:
Hands-On Skill Building
Woodworking, gardening, animal care, disc golf, kombucha brewing
Leatherworking, sustainable agriculture, tie-dye, beading
Book discussions, nature walks, mindfulness, and seasonal crafts
Activities designed to rebuild agency, confidence, and rhythm
Neuroscience-Informed Coaching
Daily group check-ins using brain-based tools
Practical strategies for emotional regulation and motivation
Collaborative Living
Shared meals, peer-led activities, and group service
Rebuilding trust through co-creation and support
📋 Week 3: Online Integration & Coaching
After returning home, participants receive:
Weekly virtual coaching with certified professionals
Access to a private, peer-led support network
Tools for personal “healing-through-action” routines
Optional service projects to maintain growth and connection
Save-the-Date for our GOTURSIX Hellbender Third Space November celebration
📆 Sample Daily Schedule
Participation in any activity is optional. No pressure or obligation to attend any event. Unscheduled breaks may be inferred and used professional coaching and mental health support.
Sunrise — Meditation and Yoga by the Creek
7:30 AM — Morning Movement & Animal Care
8:30–9:30 AM — Shared Breakfast
9:00–11:00 AM — Workshop 1
11:30 AM–12:30 PM — Lunch
1:00–1:30 PM — Perimeter Hike and Optional Dip in the Creek
2:00–4:00 PM — Workshop 2
5:00–6:30 PM — Dinner Prep & Shared Meal
7:30 PM — Fireside Circle & Reflection
🌱 Core Elements
Brain-Body Awareness & Trauma Recovery
Identity, Purpose, and Resilience
Communication & Conflict Navigation
Food, Fellowship, and Nourishment
Mindfulness in Motion (Gardening, Craft, Disc Golf)
Peer Support & Community Contribution
Creative Expression & Shared Legacy Projects
📅 Upcoming Hellbender Cohorts
🟠 March 2026 — The Hellbender Rising Cohort
Celebrating Women Veterans and Families.
Goal: Foster emotional restoration and renewed purpose through nature, rest, and creative expression in a women-centered space.
🟢 April 2026 — The Hellbender Roots Cohort
Celebrating Earth Month and the Month of the Military Child.
Goal: Deepen connection with land, self, and family through sustainability, reflection, and intergenerational care.
🔵 May 2026 — The Hellbender Honor Cohort
Celebrating Mental Health Awareness and Military Appreciation Month.
Goal: Promote mental wellness and post-traumatic growth by honoring service and expanding community tools of support.
Whether it’s carving wood, walking the land, or laughing by the fire—each moment builds strength, self-trust, and possibility.
🔗 Ready to Heal Through Action?
📝 Apply for the March 2026 Women’s Cohort
💌 Join a Weekly Support Group: team@gotursix.org
📣 Refer a Veteran or Family Member
📞 Questions? Call/Text: +1 (417) 462-6133