Dazzling Together
Virtual Retreat for EDS & HSD Zebras

Why dazzling ? A group of zebras = a dazzle! Join us on May 17th for EDS/HSD and Mental Health Awareness Month! Explore the body-mind connection with specialists Averie McCauley, LCSW-BACS, & Dr. Elisabetta D‘Agata.

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Individuals living with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) experience complexity in their lives that others in able-bodies may have difficulty understanding. We offer a space of safety and belonging that supports connection to self and others. 

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This 3-hour virtual retreat is for adults seeking education, community, and support – all from the comfort of your own space. While tailored to navigating challenges related to hypermobility, EDS, and co-occurring conditions, all experiences of complex health are welcome.

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Participants will be invited to join in expressive arts, meditation, breathwork, gentle movement, and empowering education to navigate complex health. Connect with community and explore creatively bringing nature indoors. A care package and resource guide are included and will be mailed to participants in advance. 

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Averie McCauley, LCSW-BACS is a psychotherapist specializing in integrative somatic and Polyvagal-informed modalities with a focus on trauma, anxiety, pain, and complex health challenges. As an hEDS Zebra, she is passionate about supporting individuals living with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Averie is an EDS ECHO provider offering continuing education and professional consultation with the goal of growing a network of EDS-informed providers.

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Elisabetta D’Agata, PhD is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and specialist in the area of idiopathic scoliosis. She has published several manuscripts and authored the book "Enjoy life with idiopathic scoliosis during adolescence: psychology for professionals of scoliosis." Her research interests are related to the application of the bio-psycho-social model in the treatment of patients with scoliosis.