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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Peer-led grief support for parents and family members coping with the death of a child, meeting on the first Monday each month. A compassionate church-based circle centered on listening, shared experience, and healing.
Peer-led grief support for parents and family members coping with the death of a child, meeting on the first Monday each month. A compassionate church-based circle centered on listening, shared experience, and healing.
Peer-led grief support for parents and family members coping with the death of a child, meeting on the first Monday each month. A compassionate church-based circle centered on listening, shared experience, and healing.
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.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A free caregiver support circle centered on lived experience, hope, and healing in a welcoming wellness setting. Open to all caregivers seeking peer connection, encouragement, and practical emotional support.
A warm postpartum gathering where mothers with babies (newborn to 12 months) share real experiences in a safe, inclusive circle and build local support. Optional free drop in childcare creates a quiet hour to rest, reflect, and connect.
A warm postpartum gathering where mothers with babies (newborn to 12 months) share real experiences in a safe, inclusive circle and build local support. Optional free drop in childcare creates a quiet hour to rest, reflect, and connect.
A warm postpartum gathering where mothers with babies (newborn to 12 months) share real experiences in a safe, inclusive circle and build local support. Optional free drop in childcare creates a quiet hour to rest, reflect, and connect.
Peer-led support circle for family members and friends impacted by someone else’s addiction, centered on sharing experiences and mutual encouragement. A confidential, program-based meeting focused on connection, coping tools, and ongoing support.
Peer-led support circle for family members and friends impacted by someone else’s addiction, centered on sharing experiences and mutual encouragement. A confidential, program-based meeting focused on connection, coping tools, and ongoing support.
Peer-led support circle for family members and friends impacted by someone else’s addiction, centered on sharing experiences and mutual encouragement. A confidential, program-based meeting focused on connection, coping tools, and ongoing support.
Peer-led support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Recurs on the second and fourth Thursday each month for conversation, resources, and community connection in a YMCA setting.
Peer-led support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Recurs on the second and fourth Thursday each month for conversation, resources, and community connection in a YMCA setting.
Peer-led support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Recurs on the second and fourth Thursday each month for conversation, resources, and community connection in a YMCA setting.
A day-long transformational retreat in a Blue Ridge mountain setting centered on reflective inner work, guided mindfulness, and spiritual nourishment. Quiet, nature-forward space for resetting, personal growth, and deep relaxation.
A day-long transformational retreat in a Blue Ridge mountain setting centered on reflective inner work, guided mindfulness, and spiritual nourishment. Quiet, nature-forward space for resetting, personal growth, and deep relaxation.
A day-long transformational retreat in a Blue Ridge mountain setting centered on reflective inner work, guided mindfulness, and spiritual nourishment. Quiet, nature-forward space for resetting, personal growth, and deep relaxation.
Confidential online peer-led support circle for LGBTQ+ participants to share experiences, build coping strategies, and strengthen voice and resilience in an affirming, facilitator-supported environment through guided discussion and active listening practices.
Confidential online peer-led support circle for LGBTQ+ participants to share experiences, build coping strategies, and strengthen voice and resilience in an affirming, facilitator-supported environment through guided discussion and active listening practices.
Confidential online peer-led support circle for LGBTQ+ participants to share experiences, build coping strategies, and strengthen voice and resilience in an affirming, facilitator-supported environment through guided discussion and active listening practices.
A confidential sharing circle focused on psychedelic integration through slow reflection, inward listening, and meaning making. The group supports emotional processing, resilience, clarity, and compassionate community connection.
A confidential sharing circle focused on psychedelic integration through slow reflection, inward listening, and meaning making. The group supports emotional processing, resilience, clarity, and compassionate community connection.
A confidential sharing circle focused on psychedelic integration through slow reflection, inward listening, and meaning making. The group supports emotional processing, resilience, clarity, and compassionate community connection.
Casual mom’s meetup over espresso, tea, and breakfast sandwiches with vegan and gluten free pastries. Come solo or with kiddos for relaxed conversation and parent community building in a cozy coffee roastery space.
Casual mom’s meetup over espresso, tea, and breakfast sandwiches with vegan and gluten free pastries. Come solo or with kiddos for relaxed conversation and parent community building in a cozy coffee roastery space.
Casual mom’s meetup over espresso, tea, and breakfast sandwiches with vegan and gluten free pastries. Come solo or with kiddos for relaxed conversation and parent community building in a cozy coffee roastery space.
A free 30 minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a consistent practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self care, shared experiences, and balance that carries into home life.
A free 30 minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a consistent practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self care, shared experiences, and balance that carries into home life.
A free 30 minute evening meditation designed for moms to build a consistent practice and create calm amid hectic schedules. Expect a supportive online circle for self care, shared experiences, and balance that carries into home life.
An early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the quiet church library, centered on recovery support, peer sharing, and anonymity. A welcoming community gathering at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock.
An early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the quiet church library, centered on recovery support, peer sharing, and anonymity. A welcoming community gathering at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock.
An early Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the quiet church library, centered on recovery support, peer sharing, and anonymity. A welcoming community gathering at the Episcopal Church of St. John in the Wilderness in Flat Rock.
A grounding meditation gathering for community care professionals—psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers—centered on replenishment and collective support. Held at a quiet retreat-style space with an inclusive healing-arts focus.
A grounding meditation gathering for community care professionals—psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers—centered on replenishment and collective support. Held at a quiet retreat-style space with an inclusive healing-arts focus.
A grounding meditation gathering for community care professionals—psychotherapists, spiritual teachers, bodyworkers, and social workers—centered on replenishment and collective support. Held at a quiet retreat-style space with an inclusive healing-arts focus.
Support circle for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners to share lived experiences and concerns. Expect peer connection, emotional support, and practical information for coping with MS day to day.
Support circle for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners to share lived experiences and concerns. Expect peer connection, emotional support, and practical information for coping with MS day to day.
Support circle for people living with multiple sclerosis and their families, friends, and care partners to share lived experiences and concerns. Expect peer connection, emotional support, and practical information for coping with MS day to day.
Casual atheist meetup for religion-free conversation and connection with other nonbelievers. Expect relaxed, like-minded discussion in a public community setting at EarthFare Westgate.
Casual atheist meetup for religion-free conversation and connection with other nonbelievers. Expect relaxed, like-minded discussion in a public community setting at EarthFare Westgate.
Casual atheist meetup for religion-free conversation and connection with other nonbelievers. Expect relaxed, like-minded discussion in a public community setting at EarthFare Westgate.
Interactive online training that teaches simple, practical crisis response strategies to support others after hard times. Designed for formal and informal community leaders, with skill-building discussion and peer support tools.
Interactive online training that teaches simple, practical crisis response strategies to support others after hard times. Designed for formal and informal community leaders, with skill-building discussion and peer support tools.
Interactive online training that teaches simple, practical crisis response strategies to support others after hard times. Designed for formal and informal community leaders, with skill-building discussion and peer support tools.
One-day faith-based leadership workshop for clergy and church staff focused on practical suicide prevention training and compassionate care. Geared toward pastors and lay leaders seeking tools for crisis response and congregational support.
One-day faith-based leadership workshop for clergy and church staff focused on practical suicide prevention training and compassionate care. Geared toward pastors and lay leaders seeking tools for crisis response and congregational support.
One-day faith-based leadership workshop for clergy and church staff focused on practical suicide prevention training and compassionate care. Geared toward pastors and lay leaders seeking tools for crisis response and congregational support.
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.
Casual Sunday-morning conversation for local nonbelievers over coffee in the Earth Fare cafe. A low-pressure weekly meetup to connect with other nonreligious folks and stay in the loop on future group activities.
Casual Sunday-morning conversation for local nonbelievers over coffee in the Earth Fare cafe. A low-pressure weekly meetup to connect with other nonreligious folks and stay in the loop on future group activities.
Casual Sunday-morning conversation for local nonbelievers over coffee in the Earth Fare cafe. A low-pressure weekly meetup to connect with other nonreligious folks and stay in the loop on future group activities.
Heartfelt Appalachian folk and mountain ballads with acoustic storytelling rooted in Western North Carolina musical heritage. A remembrance gathering honoring creation, land, and community in an intimate church setting.
Heartfelt Appalachian folk and mountain ballads with acoustic storytelling rooted in Western North Carolina musical heritage. A remembrance gathering honoring creation, land, and community in an intimate church setting.
Heartfelt Appalachian folk and mountain ballads with acoustic storytelling rooted in Western North Carolina musical heritage. A remembrance gathering honoring creation, land, and community in an intimate church setting.