Lauren is a former addictions researcher, nurse, and woman in long-term recovery who serves as the Director of Creative Arts Programming for Teetotal Initiative (teetotal.org), a sober social community in Pittsburgh. Nature, creative expression, and ritual have all been important in her own recovery, and Lauren is excited to share how their integration can support connection, resilience, and community.

Veronica Barnes is a Holistic Occupational Therapist and Certified Morning Altars Teacher who embraces creative ways of healing that honor our personal experiences and encourage post-traumatic growth.