Overcoming Trauma: Your past is not your future

This group helps to calm an overtaxed central nervous system.

Avoiding traumatic memories and situations that trigger PTSD symptoms prolongs injury and limits recovery from these experiences. Working together as a supportive group, we will reprocess traumatic events, allowing natural recovery to happen.

The peer support offered in this group approach is particularly helpful in addressing moral injuries.

Upcoming 2026 dates: 

Session 1: Tuesdays: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 (with Sonia and Kate S.)

Session 2: Wednesdays: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, and 22 (Laslo and Stephanie)

If you are interested in this program, please contact Julie at (902) 472-2972 or info@landingstrong.com to save your seat.

Emotions Management: Stop faking good & start feeling good

Build confidence. Reconnect with yourself.  Discover your true potential.

Break away from negative thinking patterns, understand how your emotions affect your behaviour, and learn how to gain control.  Develop healthy lifestyle habits and improve the relationships that are important to you.

Upcoming 2026 Dates: (with Sonia and Kate S.)

Tuesdays:  January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 10

If you are interested in this program, please contact Julie at (902) 472-2972 or info@landingstrong.com to save your seat. 

Healthy Living: Live a life that reflects who you are

This new program is designed for veterans, first responders, and those who were exposed to trauma in their work who are feeling the effects of these experiences.

Bring your authentic self back into your life in a natural & real way.  Reconnect with your values and integrate them in all areas of your life.  When we find balance on the inside, the rest will come together.

Upcoming 2026 Dates: (with Sonia and Kate S)

Tuesdays: May 12, 19, 26, June 2, and 9

If you are interested in this program, please contact Julie at (902) 472-2972 or info@landingstrong.com to save your seat. 

Identity & Transition: Build a life beyond the uniform

You know how to be strong on the job.  You’re an expert at helping others.  Now, it’s time to care for yourself.  

Many years of personal sacrifice take a toll. Knowing who you are outside of work can become a challenge. Reclaim parts of yourself that may have been lost and discover what’s really important to you.

Open to veterans, military members and first responders who are currently working, transitioning to something new, are off work but plan to return, or who have retired. 

Upcoming dates for 2026 (Laslo and Miranda)

Maintaining Health: Staying Strong

This program runs on the third Thursday of each month.  Registration is open year-round to anyone who has previously completed a Landing Strong group program.  

Stay connected with your community, and stay healthy long-term with this year-round resilience building group.

Upcoming Dates for 2026:

Thursdays:  January 15, February 19, March 12, April 9, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17

If you are interested, please contact Julie at (902) 472-2972 or info@landingstrong.com to learn more.

From Surviving to Thriving

We are honored to have received funding for the design and launch of a new program for women impacted by military and work-related sexual misconduct.

This five-day retreat will create a safe and supportive environment that allows participants to work collaboratively to recognize strengths, build resources, and reclaim personal power.

The following topics will be explored together: creating safety; increasing skills for self-regulation; understanding the heroine’s journey; befriending our bodies; rebuilding trust; and reconnecting with joy.

Upcoming sessions: 

• Phase 2– February 22 to 27
• Phase 2– April 12 to 17
• Phase 1– October 25 to 30
• Phase 2– November 29 to December 4

If you are interested, please contact Julie at (902) 472-2972 or info@landingstrong.com to learn more.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

This 8-week program is for veterans and first responders who want to learn new ways to manage their OSI, depression, anxiety, or chronic pain.

You will learn different meditation strategies alongside others who are interested in adding mindfulness to their recovery toolbelt.

Dates for 2026:

(Petra and Tom) Wednesdays:  Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11.  

Call (902) 472-2972 or email Julie at info@landingstrong.com to sign up.

There are limited spaces for this special program. Call today to avoid disappointment.

Advanced Skills in Trauma Recovery

This group program explores various barriers impeding recovery from operational stress injuries. Participants will learn how operational stress injuries are developed, contributing factors that maintain injury, and how their identities shape their understanding of injury.

Together, participants learn valuable skills and develop powerful strategies to support them in their journey toward their best health.

Dates for 2026:

November 3, 10, 17. 24 and December 1. Facilitators are Kate S. and Terry.

Call (902) 472-2972 or email Julie at info@landingstrong.com to sign up.

There are limited spaces for this special program.

Call today to avoid disappointment.

Mind/Body Health & Recovery: Make simple, natural changes to optimize your health.

Learn strategies to lower stress, improve digestion, sleep better, and enhance physical and emotional health.  This five-part series tackles topics essential to recovery: 

• Trust your gut: the secret messages your body is giving you
• Using food as fuel to feel better: know what foods your body needs to feel good
• Natural strategies for pain management
• Increase your energy during the day & sleep better at night
• Sex, hormones, and health: what you can do about it                                                                                                      

Dates for 2026!

Fridays: November 6, 13, 20, 27, and December 4. Facilitators will be Petra and Stephanie.

Creating Confidence & Clarifying Strengths

This program helps participants build confidence, connection, and a sense of purpose in a supportive group environment. Participants explore community involvement through volunteer or employment opportunities while fostering safety, trust, and personal growth. Participants will develop self-awareness, clarify their values, uncover personal strengths, and build confidence, all while creating meaningful social connections. 

Thursdays: April 16, 23, 30, May 7 & 14. Facilitators are Terry, Catharine, and Jen W.

 If you are interested, please contact Julie at (902) 472-2972 or info@landingstrong.com to save your seat.

Care for the Caregiver: A program for those in supporting roles

Rediscover your strength with this workshop series.  Find out how you can use self-care practices to become more resilient as you support someone who has PTSD or other Operational Stress Injuries. Gain insight about how these injuries affect those we care about.  Learn how to communicate in a way that allows you to reconnect in a meaningful way.  This program is designed to provide support and community to partners, family members, and close friends of people who are recovering from traumatic exposure.

If you are interested in this program, please contact Julie at (902) 472-2972 or info@landingstrong.com to find out about upcoming dates.

Addictions

*coming soon* 

Break free from unhealthy and unhelpful behaviors that are holding you back. Learn what drives these patterns and move forward with stronger coping strategies that support what’s most important to you.

If you are interested in this program, please contact Julie at (902) 472-2972 or info@landingstrong.com to find out about upcoming dates.

Community Connection: Finding your place in community

This program offers a unique blend of the familiar Landing Strong team, with an off-site element to encourage community involvement, socialization, and an opportunity to push past your comfort zone.

This half-day program runs one or two days each month on Monday mornings. Sign up for one date, or several – depending on your interest and availability.

Connect with your peers, challenge your limiting beliefs, and explore what our great community has to offer. 

Our 2026 Schedule (Mondays 9am – 12pm):

 Jan 5                  New year’s brunch at Cross Roads Restaurant

Jan 19                Game’s Café at Cedar Center

Feb 9                 Valentine craft            

Feb 23               Cooking class with Chef Randi

Mar 16               Cooking with Randi

Mar 30               Easter Craft          

Apr 13               Prepping the garden

Apr 27               Restorative Yoga with Jen

May 11              Outdoor Spring clean up 

May 25              planning session for second annual Artisanal Fair        

June 1                Second planning session for Artisanal Fair

June 12             Second Annual Artisanal Fair & Recognition Celebration               

June 29              Nature Photography and hike

July 6                 Planning session for Avon River Days Float decorating            

Aug 10               Fly Fishing with NS Fly Rods

Aug 24               Third Annual Family Day Event

Sept 21             Frisbee Golf

Oct 5                 Fall Hike at Dill Family Farm        

Oct 19               Cranberry picking  

Nov 9                 Remembrance Day craft           

Nov 23              Christmas Craft

Dec 7                 Volunteer at Food Bank     

*Please note, sessions dates and times are subject to change*

If you are interested, please call (902) 472-2972 or email Julie at info@landingstrong.com to sign up.