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Event Series: Reflect & Renew

Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session

Reflect & Renew: A Journaling Session

Virtual

August 24 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm CDT

A Space to Pause, Process, and Recenter

Need a space to decompress, refocus, and reconnect with yourself? Reflect & Renew is a supportive weekly journaling session designed to help you slow down, process your thoughts, and build habits that support well-being.

Journaling is a powerful mindfulness practice that can reduce stress, sharpen focus, and support emotional and spiritual health. Whether you're brand new to journaling or already filling notebooks, each session offers a welcoming space to explore simple techniques, reflect, and reset.

Participants will be guided through weekly prompts and journaling exercises designed to help clear your mind, manage stress, and reconnect with your inner voice. All writing levels are welcome, and what’s shared in the group stays in the group.

You can join the sessions that interest you most or attend all four. Each week offers a standalone theme and guided prompts, so you can participate whenever it fits your schedule.

August Session Themes:

As summer winds down, take time to reflect, integrate what you’ve learned, and prepare for the season ahead with intention, resilience, and care through guided journaling.

  • August 3 – Harvest Time
    • Reflect on what you’ve gained and how you’ve grown over the summer.
  • August 10 – Pruning Blooms
    • Let go of habits, thoughts, or patterns that no longer support your well-being.
  • August 17 – Seasonal Cuts
    • Create space for what’s next by releasing what’s no longer needed.
  • August 24 – Prepare the Soil
    • Ground yourself as you get ready for upcoming changes and opportunities.
  • August 31 – Plant Futures
    • Set intentions and envision the next chapter of your journey.

What You'll Gain

  • Weekly writing prompts to guide reflection and growth
  • A judgment-free space to express yourself and connect with others
  • Journaling techniques to reduce stress and support mental well-being

This Event is Open To

  • Spouse/partner of active-duty service member/post-service veteran
  • Family member/caregiver of active-duty service member/post-service veteran
  • Divorcee or widow/widower of active duty service member/post-service veteran

Eligibility varies by session. View our event calendar for details on other offerings.

About Social Club

Social Club is a peer-led, supportive space where military and veteran families and community members can connect, reflect, and grow together. Each session offers encouragement, shared experiences, and practical tools for resilience and well-being.

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Looking for one-on-one support? Peer 2 Peer Connect pairs you with a trained VSN Peer Leader for individualized support. For more resources and updates, follow @veteranspousenetwork and subscribe to the VSN Newsletter. Questions or concerns? We’re here to help at vsn@austin.utexas.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Social Club is not a therapeutic or clinical service. It’s a welcoming, peer-led space for connection, conversation, and mutual support.

For the best experience, we recommend joining from a quiet, distraction-free space and arriving on time, as participants who join more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted. Be sure to have your Zoom link ready from your confirmation email.

You must register at least 72 hours before an event. Most programs are ongoing series with multiple dates. Please check our calendar for upcoming sessions.

No, all events are completely free to attend. We are a grant-based program and believe in removing barriers to connection and support and are proud to offer these sessions at no cost to our community.

No—VSN is based at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Military & Veteran Family Wellness, but we are a nationwide network open to any military-connected individuals in the US and beyond.

Modalities

Virtual

Session Types

Wellness Workshops

Eligibility

Spouse/Partner of a Service Member, Divorcee of a Service Member/Veteran, Spouse/Partner of a Veteran, Widow/Widower of a Service Member/Veteran and Family Member/Caregiver of a Service Member/Veteran