Support: Workshops

January-March 2026 Cohorts, Now Enrolling

Explore our current and upcoming offerings below and find the one that’s right for you.

Writing can be a powerful pathway to healing, reflection, and growth.


At Thrive-Together-Network, our small cohort-based workshops invite you to pause, explore, and reconnect—
with yourself, your story, and a caring community of others who understand.
Each session blends creativity, compassion, and support to help you “discharge the tough stuff”
and rediscover your strength.

Ready to Thrive Through Life's Challenges?

Writing to Discharge the Tough Stuff & Thrive

Discover the healing power of expressive writing in a compassionate, guided environment designed to help you release what’s heavy and reconnect with your inner resilience.

Workshop Details

  • 12-week workshop series held on Zoom, *90 minutes per week.

  • Limited to 12 participants per cohort

  • Choose Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays starting April, 2026

  • Times: 10:30–12:00 p.m. or 12:30–2:00 p.m. *Minimum 8 required per cohort.

  • Facilitated by Jocelyn Bystrom, M.Ed. Leadership & Counselling, Adlerian School Counsellor, Founder of Thrive-Together-Network, Author, of FiNDing Hope: The Mind-Body Connection & Importance of Being Seen and Heard.

Pricing - $199.00

Payment Secures Your Spot: Your payment confirms your registration for the cohort of your choice based on availability. In the event that your preferred cohort is full or doesn’t gather enough registrations to run, rest assured that you’ll have options. We will offer you the opportunity to join another cohort that fits your schedule. If none of the alternatives work for you, we guarantee a full refund. Our goal is to ensure you have a seamless and valuable experience with us.

*Canadians – After registration may pay by e-transfer by sending $199.00 CDN  to: [email protected].

Let’s Thrive Together

Stay connected with Jocelyn Bystrom and — a compassionate, community supporting individuals, care partners, parents, and caregivers navigating the challenges of new or challenging medical diagnosis, health, healing, and well-being.

Discover workshops, writing tools, and supportive spaces to help you thrive — on story, one moment, one breath at a time.

"Jocelyn you have a severe psyhiatric condition, with no cure, and no magic pill. But there's hope and with hard work, and time you ca be well." - Dr. JJ. Sidhu, Psychiatrist, Vancouver General Hospital, Seizures Investigation Unit. Feb. 2021."

In, 2026, I am living joyfully, loving life, and desire to serve others in the FND community with unwavering support.

In gratitude,

Jocelyn

Check back for updates. Last updated Mar. 01.2026.

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"Being in this group, my motivation was to inspire others. We had built a trusting relationship, and I felt safe with this group of people and wanted to continue sharing with them and hearing their writing as well. Very early on, Jocelyn helped by troubleshooting a problem for me, so I feel safe and supported with her."

Dayna
Participant, Discharge the Tough Stuff & Thrive. 2025-26.
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"From Jocelyn, I learned the self-compassion that I am a writer. I was also looking to find community with other people who understood the intricacies of living with multiple chronic health conditions. I really appreciated how you fostered a safe space for me to practice getting out of my comfort zone and to be vulnerable. The results, yeah. I'm more open wanting to share, because there is a piece of being witnessed. With your writing group, it just helped lessen the feelings of isolation, through my sharing and hearing, like listening to other people's shares. I could also see parts of my experiences reflected through their results."

Steph
Participant, Discharge the Tough Stuff & Thrive. 2025-26
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"You are honored wherever you are in your process, and you can be assured that the facilitator will provide a safe, supported, judgment-free space for you and anyone else in the group."

Diane
Participant, Discharge the Tough Stuff & Thrive, 2025-26.
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