Workshops
A hands-on session for students or staff, online or in person. Grounding practices, the science of scent, and a personal blend to take home.
60–120 minutes · Online from $1,500
See formats and feesTRAUMA-INFORMED AROMATHERAPY WORKSHOPS
Healing that begins with a single breath.
Interactive workshops and talks led by author Shabranae Patton. Participants learn how scent shapes stress, practice simple grounding tools, and leave with a calming blend they made by hand.
BRYANT UNIVERSITY ELLEN WILSON LEADERSHIP CENTER
NAACP NATIONAL CONVENTION PANELIST
GOLDMAN SACHS BLACK IN BUSINESS HONOREE
TWO-TIME COMCAST RISE RECIPIENT
BOSTON GLOBE EVERYDAY HERO
WHAT WE OFFER
Calm, made practical.
Speaking
Keynotes on trauma, resilience and the body for conferences, campus events, and Domestic Violence or Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Pair a talk with a workshop.
Keynote + workshop · Half day
Plan an eventTake-home bundle
Add a signed copy of The Smell of Trauma, the workshop workbook, and an aromatherapy kit for every participant, shipped ahead for online sessions.
Per participant · Add to any booking
See bundle pricesFormats and fees
| Format | Length | Fee (USD) | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online live workshop | 60–90 min | $1,500 | Up to 50 participants; kits shipped ahead (add-on) |
| In person | 90 min–2 hrs | $3,800 all-inclusive | Blending supplies for up to 30; travel included |
| Keynote + workshop | Half day | $4,500 + travel | 30–45 min talk for a large group, then a hands-on session |
| Repeat booking | Any | 10% off | For departments that book again |
In-person sessions can also be quoted at $3,000 plus travel. 50% deposit holds your date.
Take-home bundle
Give every participant something to keep practicing with. Priced per person and added to any booking.
Signed bookThe Smell of Trauma · $25
Aromatherapy kitBlending kit · $50
WorkbookWorkshop companion · $15
Full bundleBook + kit + workbook · $80
Questions departments ask
Is it safe for students who have experienced trauma?
Yes. Sessions are trauma-informed: nobody is asked to share, anyone can step out, and scents are always optional.
What about allergies and sensitivities?
We use diluted oils, offer unscented options, and share safety guidance in the workbook. Let us know about any needs in advance.
What paperwork do you provide?
A W-9, invoice, bio, headshot and session description for your purchasing office.
How far ahead should we book?
Four to eight weeks is ideal. Awareness months and finals weeks fill first.
Request a date
You'll hear back within two business days with options and a quote.
Prefer email? admin@anchordinc.com
RECENT STAGES
From national conventions to campus classrooms.
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HOW IT WORKS
01
Tell us about your group
Who's attending, how many, and what they're carrying this semester.
02
We tailor the session
Format, length and focus fit your calendar, from finals week to awareness months.
03
They leave with tools
A blend they made by hand, a workbook to keep practicing, and a calmer way to meet stress.
THE BOOK
The Smell of Trauma
Understanding and Healing through Aromatherapy
How scent and memory shape the stress response, and how to use aromatherapy gently and on purpose to find your way back to calm.
FREE GIFT
4 Days to Freedom
A guided healing journal for the days you need structure most. Free, sent straight to your inbox.
MEET SHABRANAE
Founder, author, educator and advocate.
Shabranae Patton is the founder of Anchor'd Inc Foundation, a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) that has delivered more than 4,100 care packages to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking since 2019, and CEO of Anchor'd Company LLC. A survivor herself, she began her work in Texas as an advocate for survivors of human trafficking with The A21 Campaign, then rebuilt her life in Boston and turned that journey into an organization that helps others heal. She has also served as Interim Executive Director of Taking Back Ourselves.
Before founding Anchor'd, she spent ten years as a Texas-certified classroom teacher. That background shapes every session she leads: clear, practical, and designed so every participant leaves with something they can use. She pairs it with years of hands-on aromatherapy and product formulation, the foundation of her book The Smell of Trauma: Understanding and Healing through Aromatherapy.
Today she speaks and teaches on campuses and at conferences. Her most recent workshops were hosted by Bryant University's Ellen Wilson Leadership Center. She is also developing TAOR Compass™, a trauma-informed recovery tool for survivors.
RECOGNITION
- Two-time Comcast RISE recipient
- Goldman Sachs Black in Business honoree
- Boston Globe Everyday Hero
- BrandSwan Top 10 Most Inspiring Women (2021)
- Featured on CBS Boston
SPEAKING
- NAACP National Convention, panelist
- We Lead at Tufts, panelist
- Comcast RISE Event 2025, featured speaker
- Bryant University, Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, workshop facilitator
EDUCATION
- MBA, Eastern University
- Bachelor of Arts with concentrations in Government and Sociology, Texas Woman's University
- Licensed Texas Educator
BOOKS
- The Smell of Trauma
- 4 Days to Freedom, a healing journal
Her workshops are gentle, practical and grounded in respect: no one is asked to share more than they choose.
Planning Spring programming?
Tell us about your group and preferred dates. You'll hear back within two business days with options and a quote.
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