Adoption Connection Asheville
Gentle peer-led discussion and support circle for the adoption constellation—adoptees, birth/first parents, and their loved ones, focused on shared stories, emotional processing, and community-building, facilitated by Elizabeth Barbour.
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Peer-led psychedelic integration circle for confidential sharing and reflective meaning-making, emphasizing inward listening, emotional processing, and community connection through guided prompts and supportive dialogue in a held, nonjudgmental space.
Peer-led psychedelic integration circle for confidential sharing and reflective meaning-making, emphasizing inward listening, emotional processing, and community connection through guided prompts and supportive dialogue in a held, nonjudgmental space.
Peer-led psychedelic integration circle for confidential sharing and reflective meaning-making, emphasizing inward listening, emotional processing, and community connection through guided prompts and supportive dialogue in a held, nonjudgmental space.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle creating a judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and gentle sharing. Free, facilitated session for collective resetting and connection; registration required at avl.mx/f9u.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle creating a judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and gentle sharing. Free, facilitated session for collective resetting and connection; registration required at avl.mx/f9u.
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Peer-led support gatherings for solo agers to build connection, share resources, and reduce isolation at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness Center; recurring first and third Mondays for older adults seeking community and practical support.
Peer-led support gatherings for solo agers to build connection, share resources, and reduce isolation at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness Center; recurring first and third Mondays for older adults seeking community and practical support.
Peer-led support gatherings for solo agers to build connection, share resources, and reduce isolation at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness Center; recurring first and third Mondays for older adults seeking community and practical support.
Weekly peer-led support meetings for loved ones affected by someone else's addiction, providing confidential mutual aid and program-based guidance in a calm community room in Hendersonville.
Weekly peer-led support meetings for loved ones affected by someone else's addiction, providing confidential mutual aid and program-based guidance in a calm community room in Hendersonville.
Weekly peer-led support meetings for loved ones affected by someone else's addiction, providing confidential mutual aid and program-based guidance in a calm community room in Hendersonville.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
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Peer led 12 step circle where members share experience, strength, and hope to quit nicotine, welcoming anyone with a desire to stop; confidential in person evening meeting at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club.
Peer led 12 step circle where members share experience, strength, and hope to quit nicotine, welcoming anyone with a desire to stop; confidential in person evening meeting at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club.
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Gentle guided meditation, breath work, and meditative movement paired with reflective discussion and peer support to help seekers build resilience and spiritual grounding in a community wellness center setting.
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Gentle guided snuggle circle focused on verbal consent and boundary setting, practicing platonic sensual touch in a welcoming adults only community setting; facilitated by Asheville Cuddle Collective and requiring advance registration.
Gentle guided snuggle circle focused on verbal consent and boundary setting, practicing platonic sensual touch in a welcoming adults only community setting; facilitated by Asheville Cuddle Collective and requiring advance registration.
Gentle guided snuggle circle focused on verbal consent and boundary setting, practicing platonic sensual touch in a welcoming adults only community setting; facilitated by Asheville Cuddle Collective and requiring advance registration.
Compassionate peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, hosted by Dementia Partners AVL at Asheville YMCA; meets 6–7 p.m. on the first and third Monday, free and open to all.
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Confidential, peer-led online support sessions for LGBTQ+ people to share experiences, coping strategies, and mutual affirmation. Facilitated by Rise Above Community to foster a calm, inclusive, trauma informed gathering.
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Peer support group for caregivers centered on shared experiences, resilience-building conversations, and practical coping strategies to support healing during the recovery journey in a welcoming, nonjudgmental community setting.
Peer support group for caregivers centered on shared experiences, resilience-building conversations, and practical coping strategies to support healing during the recovery journey in a welcoming, nonjudgmental community setting.
Peer-led virtual support for individuals navigating eating disorders, guided by licensed therapists and dietitians; participants share coping strategies, receive professional guidance, and access resource referrals online — register at avl.mx/es6.
Peer-led virtual support for individuals navigating eating disorders, guided by licensed therapists and dietitians; participants share coping strategies, receive professional guidance, and access resource referrals online — register at avl.mx/es6.
Peer-led virtual support for individuals navigating eating disorders, guided by licensed therapists and dietitians; participants share coping strategies, receive professional guidance, and access resource referrals online — register at avl.mx/es6.
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Restorative weekly online gatherings led by Black facilitators focusing on trauma informed self care and community practice for people who identify as Black or African American, cultivating mutual support and resilience.
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Confidential, respectful council for conscious men to slow down and practice presence practices, guided reflection, deep listening, and open sharing; participants strengthen self-awareness, emotional resilience, and peer support for navigating life challenges.
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Informal social gathering for people who identify as nonreligious to chat, share experiences, and build local connections in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere open to newcomers and curious skeptics.
Informal social gathering for people who identify as nonreligious to chat, share experiences, and build local connections in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere open to newcomers and curious skeptics.
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Gentle group circle for intuitive development and energy work, blending guided exercises and peer practice to strengthen psychic sensing and intuitive skills; spots require pre-registration and payment to confirm attendance.
Gentle group circle for intuitive development and energy work, blending guided exercises and peer practice to strengthen psychic sensing and intuitive skills; spots require pre-registration and payment to confirm attendance.
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Welcoming virtual meetup for young LGBTQ+ people aged 17 to 24 to connect, share experiences, and explore mental health and wellbeing in an accepting online space; note this group is not a crisis support service.
Welcoming virtual meetup for young LGBTQ+ people aged 17 to 24 to connect, share experiences, and explore mental health and wellbeing in an accepting online space; note this group is not a crisis support service.
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Gentle consent based platonic touch circle led by newly trained facilitators with Ishka backing; a ticketed $10 reservation guarantees a guided community cuddling session focused on safety, boundaries, and connection.
Gentle consent based platonic touch circle led by newly trained facilitators with Ishka backing; a ticketed $10 reservation guarantees a guided community cuddling session focused on safety, boundaries, and connection.