
FREE Virtual Presentation: 'Reconnecting Through Hard Times'
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
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Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.

Short interactive online training teaching simple, powerful strategies for formal and informal leaders to support others after crisis, emphasizing practical community-centered crisis response and tools for immediate emotional care.

Short interactive online training teaching simple, powerful strategies for formal and informal leaders to support others after crisis, emphasizing practical community-centered crisis response and tools for immediate emotional care.
Short interactive online training teaching simple, powerful strategies for formal and informal leaders to support others after crisis, emphasizing practical community-centered crisis response and tools for immediate emotional care.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, rescue response, and intranasal administration; free quarterly sessions with hybrid in-person and Zoom options for community harm-reduction readiness.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, rescue response, and intranasal administration; free quarterly sessions with hybrid in-person and Zoom options for community harm-reduction readiness.
Hands-on naloxone (Narcan) training teaching overdose recognition, rescue response, and intranasal administration; free quarterly sessions with hybrid in-person and Zoom options for community harm-reduction readiness.

Practical, easy to use mental health strategies designed to boost daily mood and resilience in a free monthly online presentation. Participants receive short exercises, actionable self care tips, and guidance to create consistent better days.

Practical, easy to use mental health strategies designed to boost daily mood and resilience in a free monthly online presentation. Participants receive short exercises, actionable self care tips, and guidance to create consistent better days.
Practical, easy to use mental health strategies designed to boost daily mood and resilience in a free monthly online presentation. Participants receive short exercises, actionable self care tips, and guidance to create consistent better days.

Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with Sunrise Recovery, plus trauma informed harm reduction basics, local overdose response strategies, and connections to community resources; free, beginner friendly instruction hosted by AmeriHealth Caritas.

Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with Sunrise Recovery, plus trauma informed harm reduction basics, local overdose response strategies, and connections to community resources; free, beginner friendly instruction hosted by AmeriHealth Caritas.
Hands-on Naloxone (Narcan) training with Sunrise Recovery, plus trauma informed harm reduction basics, local overdose response strategies, and connections to community resources; free, beginner friendly instruction hosted by AmeriHealth Caritas.

Guided meditation webinar teaching techniques to access inner bliss and connect with the soul, cultivating daily uplift, peaceful presence, and joy in interactions; free Science of Spirituality session open to all levels.

Guided meditation webinar teaching techniques to access inner bliss and connect with the soul, cultivating daily uplift, peaceful presence, and joy in interactions; free Science of Spirituality session open to all levels.
Guided meditation webinar teaching techniques to access inner bliss and connect with the soul, cultivating daily uplift, peaceful presence, and joy in interactions; free Science of Spirituality session open to all levels.

Gentle 30-minute guided meditation followed by a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A with a brief break; sessions include beginner instructions and hybrid in-person/online attendance, starting promptly at 7:00 PM.

Gentle 30-minute guided meditation followed by a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A with a brief break; sessions include beginner instructions and hybrid in-person/online attendance, starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Gentle 30-minute guided meditation followed by a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A with a brief break; sessions include beginner instructions and hybrid in-person/online attendance, starting promptly at 7:00 PM.

Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.

Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.

Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.

Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
Regional resilience leaders and community partners convene for collaborative capacity-building sessions focused on emergency preparedness, mutual aid coordination, and network-building best practices to strengthen local response systems.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.

Community focused hands only compression only CPR training to boost bystander response through coached practice stations and volunteer roles during a statewide mass training effort; drop in skill building sessions for adults and teens.

Community focused hands only compression only CPR training to boost bystander response through coached practice stations and volunteer roles during a statewide mass training effort; drop in skill building sessions for adults and teens.
Community focused hands only compression only CPR training to boost bystander response through coached practice stations and volunteer roles during a statewide mass training effort; drop in skill building sessions for adults and teens.
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.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.
Facilitated workshop exploring spiritual dimensions of depolarization and practical listening techniques in a neighborhood community center; free ticketed session by Meaningful Conversations Asheville emphasizes compassionate dialogue, civic bridging, and reflective practices.

Peer-led online support group for people navigating eating disorder recovery, facilitated by licensed therapists and registered dietitians to offer clinical guidance, community support, and practical coping tools; registration required at avl.mx/es6.

Peer-led online support group for people navigating eating disorder recovery, facilitated by licensed therapists and registered dietitians to offer clinical guidance, community support, and practical coping tools; registration required at avl.mx/es6.
Peer-led online support group for people navigating eating disorder recovery, facilitated by licensed therapists and registered dietitians to offer clinical guidance, community support, and practical coping tools; registration required at avl.mx/es6.

Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.

Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.
Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.

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 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.

Calming breathwork and guided meditation paired with gentle meditative movement create an embodied practice to manage stress. Group discussion and peer support cultivate shared resilience and accessible techniques for seekers at any experience level.

Calming breathwork and guided meditation paired with gentle meditative movement create an embodied practice to manage stress. Group discussion and peer support cultivate shared resilience and accessible techniques for seekers at any experience level.
Calming breathwork and guided meditation paired with gentle meditative movement create an embodied practice to manage stress. Group discussion and peer support cultivate shared resilience and accessible techniques for seekers at any experience level.
Hands-on CPR and AED training covering infant, child, and adult emergency protocols, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and automated external defibrillator use, with AHA aligned certification and practice scenarios for caregivers and parents.
Hands-on CPR and AED training covering infant, child, and adult emergency protocols, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and automated external defibrillator use, with AHA aligned certification and practice scenarios for caregivers and parents.
Hands-on CPR and AED training covering infant, child, and adult emergency protocols, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and automated external defibrillator use, with AHA aligned certification and practice scenarios for caregivers and parents.

Forty minutes of unguided silent meditation ending with a radiating loving-kindness (metta) practice, followed by a 25-minute mindfulness/Buddhist video and a 20-minute group discussion and Q&A over Zoom.

Forty minutes of unguided silent meditation ending with a radiating loving-kindness (metta) practice, followed by a 25-minute mindfulness/Buddhist video and a 20-minute group discussion and Q&A over Zoom.
Forty minutes of unguided silent meditation ending with a radiating loving-kindness (metta) practice, followed by a 25-minute mindfulness/Buddhist video and a 20-minute group discussion and Q&A over Zoom.

Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.

Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.
Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.