Why we're here

We're here to tell stories that inspire, humanize, and heal so that all individuals can find belonging, celebrate their authenticity, and enjoy better states of mental and emotional health.

The Reyou Mission

Our mission is to help you mindfully and creatively live intentional life stories that positively impact your self-confidence, deepen your resilience, improve your relationships, and enhance your mental wellness. 

How we started

Reyou was founded by Patlee Creary, a Certified MBSR and Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator, mental health first aider, and Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Conflict Studies.

Our work began as an expressive storytelling studio dedicated to strengthening resilience and mental well-being through expressive storytelling, journaling, and mindfulness practices.

Today, Reyou is a model of social entrepreneurship.

We continue to focus on individuals who have experienced major life disruption and burnout by designing, teaching, and mentoring narrative, mental wellness, and well-being techniques that promote a human-centered and strengths-based approach to reclaiming mental strength and resilience. 

Each year, we offer a range of free online and in-person community learning and practice events. In addition, up to one-third of our program spaces are filled by single mothers, BIPOC, and other under-represented identities who utilize our Workshop and Program Bursaries.

The Reyou approach

Our work is grounded in trauma-sensitive and evidence-based frameworks that use mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), writing, storytelling, and community-building practices to help individuals and groups rediscover their strengths. 

Dr. Patlee Creary speaking to participants at a group workshop.

Mindfulness Tools

We use secular and inclusive mindfulness tools and practices to help individuals, teams, and organizations respond to daily demands and stressors in a healthier way.

Lived Experience Storytelling

We are experts at blending art and narrative therapy practices to create accessible Self and Other stories that promote harmony and collective problem-solving.

MBSR Trained & Certified

We offer trauma-sensitive, secular, and inclusive personal and workplace mindfulness facilitation based on the gold standard of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).

Evidence-based and Relatable

We break down complex research and data on mental well-being, resilience, and community building into digestible forms that can be immediately implemented. 

Focused on Social Impact

Reyou offers fee-based group and individual services and free and subsidized events that help individuals and communities grow their capacity and resilience. Our free events bring together like-minded individuals and business groups to grow healthier, more inclusive, and more connected communities. 

What we value most

  • Humanization

    We acknowledge the whole human, their unique identities and safety needs, and the totality of their experiences.

  • Community

    We prioritize respectful and careful interactions with our clients and colleagues. We see them and make them feel that they belong.

  • Safe+Brave Space

    We create a container of friendliness, curiosity, and non-judgment to make space for conversations that spark growth.

What our clients value in us

  • Patience and Support

    “Patlee is such a patient and supportive instructor. Thanks to this workshop, I am now more confident when communicating and better at listening and understanding others.”

    B.V.

  • A Genuine Community

    "Patlee and other community members have become my cheerleaders, and I feel genuinely supported. I also get to support others in the same way. I am very happy that I am a member of this community." 

    Allan V.

  • Experience and Knowledge

    "I really appreciate the retreat process, the explanation of the neuroscience behind what we are doing, and the takeaways that I can apply to my life going forward."

     Christine H.

  • Learning and Practice

    "These studio sessions help make my journaling work more enjoyable, meaningful, and insightful. It's exciting, and I feel connected in new and gratifying ways." 

    K.H.

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