
Helene Anniversary: Listen & Reconnect
A trauma-informed, 2-hour interactive workshop marking the two-year anniversary of Helene, blending practical coping tools with guided listening and group connection. Designed to hold space for grief and mixed emotions while fostering community understanding and hope.
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Meaningful conversation and guided reflection around the two year storm anniversary, with space to process grief, trauma, and stress in a supportive community setting. A 6 PM listening circle invites sharing what keeps you moving forward plus practical resilience tools.

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Judgment free, trauma informed reflection space marking the two year Helene anniversary, with practical tools for stress management, resilience, and burnout prevention. Community members gather to reset, learn, and process emotions together in a supportive setting.

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