Meet Leslie
The Joyous Heart Network is a service oriented organization dedicated to the support of individuals and communities affected by ANY type of life trauma, allowing them to become thriving, healthy, joyful world citizens and cultures. Our overriding goal is a world where Survivors Become Thrivers by addressing not only the physical and emotional results of trauma, but the soul-shaking spiritual impact as well. By attending to all aspects of life effectiveness, from communications to career. By emphasizing wisdom and joy as markers of effective life functioning. By Survivors helping Survivors. We think it’s time for a world where human dynamics are governed by respect, marked by prosperous collaboration, and founded in joy.
Each year, millions of women, men and children become victims of sexual violence – child molestation, sexual abuse, sex trafficking. Millions more are walking “Survivors” in various stages of emotional, mental, physical and spiritual trauma. It’s not enough to give a sex trafficking victim a plane ticket home, or to offer a child abuse Survivor a job and a distraction from their deep-seated pain. Care for the physical and emotional functioning is incomplete when a Survivor’s spiritual needs are ignored. We believe every Survivor should have support and resources to assist them in finding greater levels of effectiveness and joy in all areas of life, which can only come when they address the basic human drivers– including the need for self-respect, empowerment, connection, appreciation, love.
When Survivors Become Thrivers , their wisdom, exuberance, and energy can drive and sustain the waves of change necessary for global evolution in human dynamics around violent sexual behaviors.
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Are you a “walking Survivor” who would like more? Who dreams you can thrive? Come see us.
Are you a “Thriver Supporter” who audaciously dreams that, as humanity, we can do better? Stand with us.
Are you a creative, joy-filled, thriving citizen who believes everyone should have the resources to live and create and laugh as you do? Help us build a community.
The Joyous Heart Network will be a hub. JHN will sit in the center. On one side we will be a communications and education team to find and assist sexual trauma Survivors first locally, then around the globe. On the other side we have ally organizations (again, locally and globally) which provide services to help those Survivors – not just to heal, but to thrive! In addition to connecting the groups, JHN will create a community of free and safe sharing and healing modalities which transition Survivors through stages, and help them define their vision for healthy lives. Finally, JHN will assist in funding (on a sliding scale of need) for Survivors to access the ally services.
Caring for the needs of the ONE can be the answer to addressing the needs of the MANY.
Join us. Let’s help heal sexual trauma by aiding Survivors in becoming thriving, healthy, joyful and active world citizens.
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Upcoming Events
Gliding Through the Fascia:
Release tension, improve movement, and enhance body awareness with our fascia workshop. Learn to address fascial restrictions and deepen your skills as a movement professional. Perfect for expanding your expertise. Next workshop is 12/8/24, 1-5 p.m.; Fee: $275 (Early bird $225)
Activate Your Body Temple:
Unlock your body’s potential with our Activate course. Designed for movement professionals, this group membership teaches techniques to enhance strength, balance, and flexibility while deepening your connection to the core. Perfect for instructors ready to advance their practice. Begins December 4th.
Certifications
Welcome!
Leslie Clayton, founder of Body Awareness Studio, is a Balanced Body Master Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Her passion for movement and wellness drives her to help others achieve strength, balance, and vitality through Pilates.