Hearten HQ is your community headquarters for connection and mental health support.
On-Demand Classroom
Welcome to your online virtual learning space!
Hearten HQ’s online learning platform gives you access to free or low cost educational resources that serve to broaden perspectives and brighten hearts.
As a licensed mental health therapist and social worker for the past 12+ years, I have received a ton of valuable (however expensive!) continuing education. I specialize in working with folks with trauma, attachment wounds, addictions, and broken relationships. I have worked with hundreds of individuals and families over the years to support them in cultivating deeper, stronger relationships with themselves and others — be it with their partners, children, or family members. I have extensive training in polyvagal theory, nervous system development, and attachment — as well as a non-pathologizing lens on mental health care.
There is so much gatekeeping around these concepts and theories, and often people don’t learn about them (if ever!) until they’re already sitting in a therapist’s office. I hear statements like “this is the first time I’m learning about this!” or “I wish I knew this earlier!” all. the. time.
Hearten HQ exists to make this information more accessible to everyone. The information shared here through my online learning platform is information that myself and countless clients of mine over the years have found utterly life-changing. This is the stuff that has transformed relationships, changed minds, and finally allowed for deep healing to take place. Thanks for being here!
If you are considering purchasing more than one course, please contact me first to help assess for best fit at jordan@heartenhq.com.
Parenting with Courage: Foundations Course
This course is for expecting parents wanting to build a strong bond from the beginning with their new baby, and/or current parents wanting to strengthen the relationship with their child(ren). Whether your kids are toddlers, teenagers, young adults, or still in utero, this course is for you!
This is not your typical parenting basics class. The course is inclusive and intended for pregnant folx of all genders and their partners. Here you’ll dive deep into attachment theory with the opportunity to heal old wounds standing in the way of you being the absolute best parent you possibly can be. You'll learn the ins and outs of polyvagal theory and why understanding your nervous system can absolutely change your life and strengthen your relationships. AND you'll learn about internal family systems and which parts of you are in the driver’s seat — be it when you're making important decisions or simply navigating the day-to-day. This course is a totally non-shaming, judgment-free zone. Perfect parenting is not the goal. Whether you're a first time parent or have young adult children who have already flown the coop, we've got you!
*All course content is pre-recorded and available on-demand.
Price: $249 (pay what you can options available)
Becoming a Parent During Pregnancy: Bonding from the Beginning
When you ask yourself, “am I ready to become a parent?”, are you getting a strong YES?
No?! You’re not alone. It’s normal to feel anxious about this leap. Maybe you’re thinking about the ways you were parented as a kid, and wanting to do something different for your child. Maybe your brain is keeping you up at night with questions like, “can I really do this?” or “will I be a good parent?” We’re here for you! All those questions and worries? Totally normal. You’re not meant to do this alone, and we’ve got your back.
This course is for expecting parents and is inclusive and intended for pregnant folx of all genders and their partners.
This class is a HYBRID of on-demand learning and LIVE weekly support calls. Get ready for a FRESH take on your mental health care and why it matters from pregnancy to postpartum. Learn the ins and outs of polyvagal theory and why understanding your nervous system can absolutely change your life (and your baby’s). Dive deep into attachment theory with the opportunity to heal old wounds standing in the way of you being the absolute BEST parent you possible can be. Learn about internal family systems and which parts of you are in the driver’s seat when making important decisions for your pregnancy, birth, and baby. And most of all, experience the relief of validation in NORMALIZING all those emotions popping up in a totally non-shaming, judgment-free zone.
*Simply choose the monthly series that makes sense for you when you follow the link below.
Price: $249 (pay what you can options available)
Nurturing Your Nervous System:
A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Yourself from the Inside Out
This course is for you if you are ready to see what an in-depth understanding of your nervous system can do for your healing journey! Caregivers, parents, and helpers of all kinds will benefit from this deep dive into polyvagal theory, guided experiential learning, and robust resources toolkit.
This mini-course offers 2-hours of self-paced, on demand learning focused on:
▷ Polyvagal theory, autonomic nervous system development, and tools for cultivating safety for yourself and others
▷ How the different states of our nervous system impact safety and stress, as well as connection and disconnection
▷ A true definition of trauma and generational trauma, as well as what it takes to break the cycle
▷ Tools for self-regulation and co-regulation
*All course content is pre-recorded and available on-demand.
Price: $49
The Language of Emotions: How to Become a Feelings Detective
Emotions are storytellers. Learn how to increase your emotional literacy in ways that support deeper connection and more skillful communication in all our relationships. Printable feelings wheel included.
In this short 10-minute video, you’ll learn:
▷ The importance of our emotions and the role that they play (hint: there’s nothing wrong with you!)
▷ Where our emotions come from and how to make sense of them
▷ Why it sometimes feels like there’s a mismatch between a situation and our emotional reaction to it, and what to do about it
▷ How to articulate your feelings and needs in ways that support all your relationships - whether with your partner(s), children, colleagues at work, or friends
*This video is pre-recorded and available on-demand.
Price: $10
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What is Attachment Theory?
Attachment Theory explains that we come into this world wired to connect. We experience a felt sense of safety and security when the caregivers in our environment offer us consistent, predictable, physical and emotional safety. When we don’t experience this felt safety, we can develop insecurities in our relationships that carry on into adulthood. Presence and attunement from safe others is a biological requirement from cradle to grave, and whether or not we receive it quite literally shapes our neurological development and long term outlooks for both our physical and mental health. Secure attachment is the ultimate resource through which we can build competence and resilience for thriving in an uncertain world.
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What is Polyvagal Theory?
Polyvagal Theory examines the inner-workings of our autonomic nervous system, and explains that we shift from one “state” to another in response to cues for either safety or danger in our environment. These shifts carry with them subtle (and sometimes not so subtle) changes to our thoughts, behaviors, physiology and sensory input - all of which influence how we show up in our relationships, roles, and communities. A deeper understanding of how these shifts work can lead to profound change. We all have the opportunity to learn how to better support our autonomic nervous system such that we experience more peace and connection in our lives and relationships.
Your Instructor — Jordan Grob, LCSW, LCAS
Hello and welcome! I’m Jordan (she/her), a queer licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and licensed clinical addictions specialist (LCAS) with 12+ years of experience treating and teaching about trauma. I have extensive training in both attachment and polyvagal theories, as well as years of training and experience working with and and on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community. You can read more about my background and experience here. I would love to connect and collaborate!
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
— Anaïs Nin
Thank you for being here!
My goal is to support you in both personal growth and community care. Should you have a question, concern, or simply want to say hello, please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at jordan@heartenhq.com.