The Compassionate Friends of Blue Ridge
Monthly grief support gathering for parents and family members navigating the loss of a child. A compassionate church-based circle focused on listening, shared stories, and ongoing bereavement connection.
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A monthly peer-support circle for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child, centered on compassionate listening, shared stories, and coping resources. Quiet, community-focused gathering held at a church setting.
A monthly peer-support circle for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child, centered on compassionate listening, shared stories, and coping resources. Quiet, community-focused gathering held at a church setting.
A monthly peer-support circle for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child, centered on compassionate listening, shared stories, and coping resources. Quiet, community-focused gathering held at a church setting.
Monthly prostate support forum for men, caregivers, family members, and partners to share resources, questions, and encouragement in a church meeting space. Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July).
Monthly prostate support forum for men, caregivers, family members, and partners to share resources, questions, and encouragement in a church meeting space. Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July).
Monthly prostate support forum for men, caregivers, family members, and partners to share resources, questions, and encouragement in a church meeting space. Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July).
Supportive peer discussion for the adoption constellation, welcoming adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A community-centered space to share experiences, resources, and connection in a confidential group setting.
Supportive peer discussion for the adoption constellation, welcoming adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A community-centered space to share experiences, resources, and connection in a confidential group setting.
Supportive peer discussion for the adoption constellation, welcoming adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A community-centered space to share experiences, resources, and connection in a confidential group setting.
A peer-led space for people living with dementia and their care partners to share resources, coping tools, and encouragement. Recurring meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month at the YMCA.
A peer-led space for people living with dementia and their care partners to share resources, coping tools, and encouragement. Recurring meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month at the YMCA.
A peer-led space for people living with dementia and their care partners to share resources, coping tools, and encouragement. Recurring meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month at the YMCA.
Interactive online training focused on practical crisis response and emotional support skills for community leaders. Learn simple, powerful strategies for reconnecting with others and offering peer support after hard times.
Interactive online training focused on practical crisis response and emotional support skills for community leaders. Learn simple, powerful strategies for reconnecting with others and offering peer support after hard times.
Interactive online training focused on practical crisis response and emotional support skills for community leaders. Learn simple, powerful strategies for reconnecting with others and offering peer support after hard times.
Online peer support gathering centered on LGBTQ+ lived experiences, with space for listening, sharing personal stories, and mutual encouragement. Emphasis on community care, identity affirmation, and confidential connection.
Online peer support gathering centered on LGBTQ+ lived experiences, with space for listening, sharing personal stories, and mutual encouragement. Emphasis on community care, identity affirmation, and confidential connection.
Online peer support gathering centered on LGBTQ+ lived experiences, with space for listening, sharing personal stories, and mutual encouragement. Emphasis on community care, identity affirmation, and confidential connection.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, reflection, and reconnection. Settle into a judgment-free space to share, listen, and reset together in community.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, reflection, and reconnection. Settle into a judgment-free space to share, listen, and reset together in community.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, reflection, and reconnection. Settle into a judgment-free space to share, listen, and reset together in community.
A free 30 minute evening guided meditation space built for moms to establish a steady routine and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calm, supportive conversation and shared experiences in an online community focused on self care and balance.
A free 30 minute evening guided meditation space built for moms to establish a steady routine and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calm, supportive conversation and shared experiences in an online community focused on self care and balance.
A free 30 minute evening guided meditation space built for moms to establish a steady routine and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calm, supportive conversation and shared experiences in an online community focused on self care and balance.
Peer-led discussion space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners. Share coping strategies and concerns, exchange practical disease information, and build emotional support in a healthcare clinic setting.
Peer-led discussion space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners. Share coping strategies and concerns, exchange practical disease information, and build emotional support in a healthcare clinic setting.
Peer-led discussion space for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners. Share coping strategies and concerns, exchange practical disease information, and build emotional support in a healthcare clinic setting.
Confidential integration circle for processing psychedelic experiences through guided reflection and peer sharing in a supportive community setting. Emphasis on making meaning, building clarity and resilience, and grounding insights into everyday life with a psychotherapist facilitator.
Confidential integration circle for processing psychedelic experiences through guided reflection and peer sharing in a supportive community setting. Emphasis on making meaning, building clarity and resilience, and grounding insights into everyday life with a psychotherapist facilitator.
Confidential integration circle for processing psychedelic experiences through guided reflection and peer sharing in a supportive community setting. Emphasis on making meaning, building clarity and resilience, and grounding insights into everyday life with a psychotherapist facilitator.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence based practices build self awareness and mutual support for navigating life challenges.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence based practices build self awareness and mutual support for navigating life challenges.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, deep listening, and honest sharing in a respectful circle. Guided reflection and presence based practices build self awareness and mutual support for navigating life challenges.
Peer-led Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for people seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. A confidential recovery circle in a church setting focused on support and sobriety.
Peer-led Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for people seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. A confidential recovery circle in a church setting focused on support and sobriety.
Peer-led Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for people seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. A confidential recovery circle in a church setting focused on support and sobriety.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending mindfulness practice with honest group sharing. A supportive community space for anyone working with addictive tendencies and seeking empowerment and freedom from suffering.
Slow, guided forest bathing walks through shaded Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, gently paced for beginners, employing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and silent pauses to deepen relaxation and ecological connection.
Slow, guided forest bathing walks through shaded Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, gently paced for beginners, employing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and silent pauses to deepen relaxation and ecological connection.
Slow, guided forest bathing walks through shaded Blue Ridge Arboretum trails, gently paced for beginners, employing mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and silent pauses to deepen relaxation and ecological connection.
An intimate men’s circle centered on social health, compassion, and authentic connection. Expect guided conversation and peer support focused on giving and receiving help, building trust, and strengthening relationships.
An intimate men’s circle centered on social health, compassion, and authentic connection. Expect guided conversation and peer support focused on giving and receiving help, building trust, and strengthening relationships.
An intimate men’s circle centered on social health, compassion, and authentic connection. Expect guided conversation and peer support focused on giving and receiving help, building trust, and strengthening relationships.
Weekly mindfulness practice with Asheville Insight Meditation, available in person at 85 Weaverville Road or via Zoom. A quiet, community-centered sit oriented toward insight meditation and ongoing spiritual support.
Weekly mindfulness practice with Asheville Insight Meditation, available in person at 85 Weaverville Road or via Zoom. A quiet, community-centered sit oriented toward insight meditation and ongoing spiritual support.
Weekly mindfulness practice with Asheville Insight Meditation, available in person at 85 Weaverville Road or via Zoom. A quiet, community-centered sit oriented toward insight meditation and ongoing spiritual support.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma meeting blending Buddhist teachings with group sharing to support healing from addiction and other addictive tendencies. A compassionate Friday-night circle centered on empowerment, mutual accountability, and freedom from suffering.
Small-group ketamine assisted psychotherapy aimed at deep emotional processing and mental health support, with required pre-screening steps before participation. Emphasis on preparation and integration in a transformation-focused setting.
Small-group ketamine assisted psychotherapy aimed at deep emotional processing and mental health support, with required pre-screening steps before participation. Emphasis on preparation and integration in a transformation-focused setting.
Small-group ketamine assisted psychotherapy aimed at deep emotional processing and mental health support, with required pre-screening steps before participation. Emphasis on preparation and integration in a transformation-focused setting.
An early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held in the church library, centered on peer support and 12-step recovery conversation. A quiet, community-focused gathering in a spiritual setting for anyone seeking sobriety support.
An early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held in the church library, centered on peer support and 12-step recovery conversation. A quiet, community-focused gathering in a spiritual setting for anyone seeking sobriety support.
An early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous meeting held in the church library, centered on peer support and 12-step recovery conversation. A quiet, community-focused gathering in a spiritual setting for anyone seeking sobriety support.