The Compassionate Friends of Blue Ridge
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.
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Monthly peer support circle for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child. A compassionate space for sharing, listening, and connection in a church meeting room on the first Monday each month.
Monthly peer support circle for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child. A compassionate space for sharing, listening, and connection in a church meeting room on the first Monday each month.
Monthly peer support circle for parents and family members grieving the loss of a child. A compassionate space for sharing, listening, and connection in a church meeting room on the first Monday each month.
Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.
Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.
Monthly prostate cancer support forum for men and their caregivers, family members, and partners, centered on shared experiences, discussion, and practical resources. Held at a church community space on the first Tuesday of most months.
Supportive peer circle for solo agers to build friendships, share resources, and reduce isolation through conversation and mutual encouragement. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a wellness center setting.
Supportive peer circle for solo agers to build friendships, share resources, and reduce isolation through conversation and mutual encouragement. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a wellness center setting.
Supportive peer circle for solo agers to build friendships, share resources, and reduce isolation through conversation and mutual encouragement. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at a wellness center setting.
A weekly in-person circle that starts with a short, accessible reflection and then settles into a guided meditation that opens into silence. Stay for optional sharing and community reflection in an inclusive, tradition-free setting welcoming complete beginners.
A weekly in-person circle that starts with a short, accessible reflection and then settles into a guided meditation that opens into silence. Stay for optional sharing and community reflection in an inclusive, tradition-free setting welcoming complete beginners.
A weekly in-person circle that starts with a short, accessible reflection and then settles into a guided meditation that opens into silence. Stay for optional sharing and community reflection in an inclusive, tradition-free setting welcoming complete beginners.
Peer-led LGBTQ+ support circle centered on sharing personal stories, building resilience, and finding affirmation in community. A virtual meetup designed for confidential conversation, mutual encouragement, and ongoing connection.
Peer-led LGBTQ+ support circle centered on sharing personal stories, building resilience, and finding affirmation in community. A virtual meetup designed for confidential conversation, mutual encouragement, and ongoing connection.
Peer-led LGBTQ+ support circle centered on sharing personal stories, building resilience, and finding affirmation in community. A virtual meetup designed for confidential conversation, mutual encouragement, and ongoing connection.
A free monthly BLIPOC affinity support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. Expect facilitated peer sharing and community care in a supportive, confidential setting.
A free monthly BLIPOC affinity support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. Expect facilitated peer sharing and community care in a supportive, confidential setting.
A free monthly BLIPOC affinity support circle centered on cultural belonging, collective healing, and resilience. Expect facilitated peer sharing and community care in a supportive, confidential setting.
Confidential peer-led Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting focused on hope, accountability, and recovery from compulsive sexual behavior. A 12-step style support space for healing and connection in a church setting.
Confidential peer-led Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting focused on hope, accountability, and recovery from compulsive sexual behavior. A 12-step style support space for healing and connection in a church setting.
Confidential peer-led Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting focused on hope, accountability, and recovery from compulsive sexual behavior. A 12-step style support space for healing and connection in a church setting.
A free 30 minute evening meditation space designed for moms to build a consistent practice and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calming guided silence, supportive sharing, and community connection from anywhere online.
A free 30 minute evening meditation space designed for moms to build a consistent practice and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calming guided silence, supportive sharing, and community connection from anywhere online.
A free 30 minute evening meditation space designed for moms to build a consistent practice and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calming guided silence, supportive sharing, and community connection from anywhere online.
Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursday) for conversation, coping strategies, and local community connection.
Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursday) for conversation, coping strategies, and local community connection.
Peer-led support and resource sharing for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Meets twice monthly (second and fourth Thursday) for conversation, coping strategies, and local community connection.
Honest, sometimes challenging small-group dialogue focused on racial healing, authentic relationships, and deeper connection across differences. Come to participate or observe in a compassion-centered circle grounded in love, respect, and diverse perspectives.
Honest, sometimes challenging small-group dialogue focused on racial healing, authentic relationships, and deeper connection across differences. Come to participate or observe in a compassion-centered circle grounded in love, respect, and diverse perspectives.
Honest, sometimes challenging small-group dialogue focused on racial healing, authentic relationships, and deeper connection across differences. Come to participate or observe in a compassion-centered circle grounded in love, respect, and diverse perspectives.
Weekly in person or Zoom sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet group presence. A sangha style gathering for consistent meditation support, reflection, and community connection.
Weekly in person or Zoom sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet group presence. A sangha style gathering for consistent meditation support, reflection, and community connection.
Weekly in person or Zoom sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet group presence. A sangha style gathering for consistent meditation support, reflection, and community connection.
Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous gathering in a quiet church library, centered on peer-led sharing and recovery support. A steady, community-based meeting space for sobriety and mutual encouragement in Flat Rock.
Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous gathering in a quiet church library, centered on peer-led sharing and recovery support. A steady, community-based meeting space for sobriety and mutual encouragement in Flat Rock.
Early-morning Alcoholics Anonymous gathering in a quiet church library, centered on peer-led sharing and recovery support. A steady, community-based meeting space for sobriety and mutual encouragement in Flat Rock.
Confidential men’s council centered on authenticity, 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 together.
Confidential men’s council centered on authenticity, 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 together.
Confidential men’s council centered on authenticity, 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 together.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
Slow, guided shinrin-yoku walks through the North Carolina Arboretum's Blue Ridge forest, using mindful breathing, sensory awareness, and quiet exercises to deepen nature connection and reduce stress in a tranquil woodland setting.
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.
Peer-led addiction recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with compassionate sharing and mutual support. Emphasizes empowerment, freedom from suffering, and partners walking the path together in a calm community setting.
Peer-led addiction recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with compassionate sharing and mutual support. Emphasizes empowerment, freedom from suffering, and partners walking the path together in a calm community setting.
Peer-led addiction recovery circle grounded in Buddhist Dharma teachings, blending meditation practice with compassionate sharing and mutual support. Emphasizes empowerment, freedom from suffering, and partners walking the path together in a calm community 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.
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.