
Dementia Friendly: Lunch & Learn (Offered In-person or via Zoom!)
Interactive dementia awareness training focused on recognizing common symptoms, communicating with respect, and practical support strategies for churches, businesses, and community organizations. Designed to build more inclusive, welcoming environments for people living with dementia, in person or on Zoom.
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Midday lunch-and-learn breaks down how a community land trust model can make Asheville homeownership more attainable while building generational wealth. Practical guidance centers on affordability barriers and strategies to resist neighborhood gentrification.

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Guided therapeutic journaling and expressive writing practice led by a licensed clinical social worker and certified journal therapist, grounded in peer reviewed research. A gentle morning ritual focused on mental health, reflection, and well being.

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Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical suicide-prevention training focused on supporting youth in crisis, with clear guidance on recognizing warning signs and asking directly about suicidal thoughts. Learn response techniques that build safety, connection, and next-step support.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
Practical training on trauma-informed approaches that shift from “what’s wrong?” to “what happened?” while decoding behavior in youth settings. Expect actionable strategies for supportive responses, safety, and relationship-centered de-escalation.
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Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Recurring second and fourth Thursday meetups create a steady space for sharing resources, coping strategies, and community connection.

Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Recurring second and fourth Thursday meetups create a steady space for sharing resources, coping strategies, and community connection.
Peer support circle for people living with dementia and for caregivers supporting loved ones. Recurring second and fourth Thursday meetups create a steady space for sharing resources, coping strategies, and community connection.

Member-driven advisory meeting focused on improving a community health plan through open discussion, ideas, and feedback. Dinner is provided with onsite childcare, creating an accessible space for families and community stakeholders.

Member-driven advisory meeting focused on improving a community health plan through open discussion, ideas, and feedback. Dinner is provided with onsite childcare, creating an accessible space for families and community stakeholders.
Member-driven advisory meeting focused on improving a community health plan through open discussion, ideas, and feedback. Dinner is provided with onsite childcare, creating an accessible space for families and community stakeholders.

Two hour live webcast career workshop focused on practical networking strategies for landing a job, hosted at a wellness center. Post-session recruiter meet and greet covers job openings, applications, and next steps for local hiring.

Two hour live webcast career workshop focused on practical networking strategies for landing a job, hosted at a wellness center. Post-session recruiter meet and greet covers job openings, applications, and next steps for local hiring.
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Interactive brain health activities and a live Play Attention demo using NASA inspired tech to visualize and train attention in real time. Community partners share local mental wellness resources and ideas for staying active and engaged.

Interactive brain health activities and a live Play Attention demo using NASA inspired tech to visualize and train attention in real time. Community partners share local mental wellness resources and ideas for staying active and engaged.
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Practical burnout prevention workshop with real life tools for managing stress, energy, and overwhelm, geared toward anyone feeling stretched thin. Casual dine and learn format at a wellness center with food provided and a supportive community vibe.
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Peer-led support and conversation for stroke survivors and caregivers, centered on shared experiences that build resilience, healing, and hope. Expect a welcoming community space focused on recovery encouragement and practical connection.

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Practical discussion on bullying and cyberbullying’s effects on mental health, with tools for building belonging and safer peer culture. Focuses on digital age challenges, prevention strategies, and creating supportive environments at school and online.
Practical discussion on bullying and cyberbullying’s effects on mental health, with tools for building belonging and safer peer culture. Focuses on digital age challenges, prevention strategies, and creating supportive environments at school and online.
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A supportive peer circle for solo agers centered on conversation, mutual encouragement, and building local friendships. Meets at a wellness center on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for ongoing connection and community.
A supportive peer circle for solo agers centered on conversation, mutual encouragement, and building local friendships. Meets at a wellness center on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for ongoing connection and community.
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Hands-on herbalism class focused on nutritive herbs for daily strength and nourishment, with a live calendula salve demo and tea blending. Learn uses for milky oats, nettles, and supportive flowers, plus take-home samples.

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Hands-on lunchtime cooking demo focused on affordable, healthy eating and practical habits for getting well and staying well. Learn simple, family-friendly strategies in a community wellness center setting with guided instruction and Q&A.
Hands-on lunchtime cooking demo focused on affordable, healthy eating and practical habits for getting well and staying well. Learn simple, family-friendly strategies in a community wellness center setting with guided instruction and Q&A.
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Hands-on volunteer shift delivering recycled flower arrangements to brighten patients and staff in local healthcare facilities. Focused on emotional well-being and small acts of kindness; advance registration required.

Hands-on volunteer shift delivering recycled flower arrangements to brighten patients and staff in local healthcare facilities. Focused on emotional well-being and small acts of kindness; advance registration required.
Hands-on volunteer shift delivering recycled flower arrangements to brighten patients and staff in local healthcare facilities. Focused on emotional well-being and small acts of kindness; advance registration required.
Interactive nervous system workshop centered on stress regulation and embodied healing practices. Learn practical somatic tools to release built-up tension, build resilience, and support long-term emotional balance in a guided group setting.
Interactive nervous system workshop centered on stress regulation and embodied healing practices. Learn practical somatic tools to release built-up tension, build resilience, and support long-term emotional balance in a guided group setting.
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Evidence-based expressive writing session centered on therapeutic journaling for stress relief and improved health. A guided morning-style ritual in a wellness center setting, emphasizing simple prompts and reflective practice.
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A welcoming discussion circle for people living with multiple sclerosis plus family, friends, and care partners to share lived experience, coping strategies, and practical resources. Emphasis on emotional support and disease related information in a senior primary care clinic setting.

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