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Project Sunday Morning Cafe
Resilience

...a movement for those craving real connection and resilient hope. This is a space to pause and rediscover the beauty of being fully alive.

We invite you to pull up a chair and...

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Don't miss this upcoming event:

Sunday Morning Café Event
Sunday, April 12th
From Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth: Perspectives on Extracting Meaning from Adversity
Featuring Happiness Expert, Author, and Professor Tim Bono, PhD

Enjoy an afternoon of meaningful conversation, soul-soothing reflection, deep connection & laughter. Light food & drink included. Come as you are. No prep needed. 

Transformative Experiences
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Sunday Morning Cafe Blog & Podcast

Dr. Tom's blog has delivered real-life insights, humor and wisdom on resilience and connection for 20 years. The Podcast brings those reflections to audio, featuring recordings from live SMC events and guest conversations.

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"Mini retreats," featuring live music, a thoughtful, research-informed talk, guided discussions, and refreshments.

Live Events

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Keynotes & Workshops

Interactive talks that help teams and organizations navigate change, build resilience, and find purpose.

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"I was blown away by Dr. Tom's simple yet profound exercises that led me to a lasting, deeper sense of joy and contentment."

- Abby Richter, Resilience Workshop Participant

What You’ll Experience as Part of the Sunday Morning Café Community:

​◆ A weekly reset that feels like sitting with a warm cup of coffee and a deep breath.

​◆ Practical ways to stay grounded when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.

​◆ Language for naming the ache and tools for healing it.

​◆ Gentle invitations to slow down, pay attention, and come back to yourself.

​◆ Research-informed tools to navigate stress, relationships, and life transitions

​◆ Feel less alone: connection and real belonging in a busy and fractured world

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At this workshop, concert, event, not sure the right word other than amazing, you’ll take a deep breath, connect with fascinating people, focus on what matters, and share vulnerably without fear.

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"Thank you, as always, Tom.. Thank you for the witness of all involved… “The supreme religious challenge is to see God’s image in those who are not in our image.” (Rabbi Jonathan Sacks)"

Dr. Tom delivers engaging, action-oriented experiences that help individuals and organizations build resilience and connection through authenticity, spirituality, and humor. His approach empowers audiences to tap into their inner strength, shift their mindset, and navigate challenges with confidence.

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