¡Community
Connects!

Bringing people together is kind of our thing. Join us for workshops, social gatherings, and professional development opportunities.

Upcoming at SHFT

In-person social gathering

Pack Your Peace

Build an anxiety bag, enjoy free resources, and connect with other high schoolers.

Date
2–4 PM, drop in anytime
Cost
Free
Where
SHFT in River North730 N Franklin St, Suite 510
Included
Free donuts from Do-Rite Donuts

An open house hosted by our high school ambassadors. Come at your own pace and build a personalized anxiety bag, a take-home toolkit organized around four pillars:

  • Reset: sour candy, fidget rings, breathing exercises, and scent sticks
  • Restore: lip balm and herbal tea
  • Reflect: a mini notebook, pen, and journaling prompts
  • Reach Out: resources for connecting with support
Mindful Moment Café

Enjoy a fresh donut from Do-Rite Donuts in a calm space. Put the phone away, connect with others, or take a quiet pause before you head out.

Coloring Corner

Slow down and recharge with coloring books, journaling prompts, and mindful practices led by our ambassadors.

No registration needed

Just drop in anytime between 2 and 4 PM.

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In-person workshop

Pleasure Beyond Pain

A workshop for navigating intimacy and chronic pain.

Date options
or
6–7:30 PM on either date
Cost
$15 sign-up fee
Where
SHFT in River North
Included
Snacks and light refreshments

For individuals experiencing chronic pain or finding it difficult to achieve their intimacy goals. Workshop topics include:

  • Identifying your intimacy goals and exploring tools to support them
  • Bodily and sexual autonomy
  • Building community, friendships, and support
Facilitated by

Clinical intern Ella Seuberling and Bailey Jaeger, LCSW.

Registration

See the calendar below. Select your preferred date and time. $15 sign-up fee.

Register for this workshop
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Book your workshop session

Choose a session for Pleasure Beyond Pain. Registration is $15 per person.

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Ways we connect

Connection can start with something small: making art, asking a question, or bringing people together around an idea.

Make room for creativity

Art, journaling, movement, and self-care can bring people together in new ways. Explore upcoming gatherings or talk with us about an idea for your community.

Learn with each other

Workshops, panels, and conversations make space for questions about mental health and everyday life. Reach out about a topic you'd like to explore with SHFT.

Build local connections

Schools, local organizations, businesses, and care professionals all play a part in community well-being. Let's talk about a wellness event, presentation, or shared project.

Looking to connect about clinical care or a referral? Visit Providers & Partners.

Blast from the past

Shout out to our previous events!

  • Expressions: Art Exhibition

  • Clinical Connections with Hopemark

  • Chi Connect

  • The Creative Reset

Looking to collaborate?

We'd love to hear what you have in mind.

Share your ideainfo@shftbh.com