
FREE Virtual Presentation: 'Reconnecting Through Hard Times'
One-hour virtual training teaching trauma-informed psychological first aid and simple, powerful strategies to support others after crises; free for WNC residents and held weekly on Zoom.
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Interactive online training on practical, trauma informed strategies for supporting people after a crisis. Built for formal and informal community leaders, with simple tools for reconnection, communication, and resilience during hard times.

Interactive online training on practical, trauma informed strategies for supporting people after a crisis. Built for formal and informal community leaders, with simple tools for reconnection, communication, and resilience during hard times.
Interactive online training on practical, trauma informed strategies for supporting people after a crisis. Built for formal and informal community leaders, with simple tools for reconnection, communication, and resilience during hard times.
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.
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.

A free, 30 minute evening online meditation circle created for moms seeking calm, balance, and a steady practice. Expect a supportive community space to pause, share experiences, and build simple self care routines for hectic family life.

A free, 30 minute evening online meditation circle created for moms seeking calm, balance, and a steady practice. Expect a supportive community space to pause, share experiences, and build simple self care routines for hectic family life.
A free, 30 minute evening online meditation circle created for moms seeking calm, balance, and a steady practice. Expect a supportive community space to pause, share experiences, and build simple self care routines for hectic family life.

A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post Helene healing, connection, and reflection. Expect a judgement-free space to share, be heard, and reset together in community.

A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post Helene healing, connection, and reflection. Expect a judgement-free space to share, be heard, and reset together in community.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post Helene healing, connection, and reflection. Expect a judgement-free space to share, be heard, and reset together in community.

A relaxing, informative webinar exploring a simple meditation technique for reconnecting with your true nature and cultivating inner peace. Focus centers on personal transformation through spiritual love and wisdom with guided instruction and reflection.

A relaxing, informative webinar exploring a simple meditation technique for reconnecting with your true nature and cultivating inner peace. Focus centers on personal transformation through spiritual love and wisdom with guided instruction and reflection.
A relaxing, informative webinar exploring a simple meditation technique for reconnecting with your true nature and cultivating inner peace. Focus centers on personal transformation through spiritual love and wisdom with guided instruction and reflection.
A hands on virtual reality simulation recreates sensory and cognitive challenges associated with dementia to build empathy and practical understanding. Evidence based training geared toward caregivers, families, and health professionals in a wellness center setting.
A hands on virtual reality simulation recreates sensory and cognitive challenges associated with dementia to build empathy and practical understanding. Evidence based training geared toward caregivers, families, and health professionals in a wellness center setting.
A hands on virtual reality simulation recreates sensory and cognitive challenges associated with dementia to build empathy and practical understanding. Evidence based training geared toward caregivers, families, and health professionals in a wellness center setting.

Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.

Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.
Weekly group meditation sit centered on mindfulness practice and quiet community presence. Attend in person at Asheville Insight Meditation or tune in via Zoom for a consistent, approachable routine.
A guided therapeutic journaling session rooted in evidence-based expressive writing research to support stress relief and improved health. Expect quiet reflection, structured prompts, and a simple morning ritual format in a wellness-center setting.
A guided therapeutic journaling session rooted in evidence-based expressive writing research to support stress relief and improved health. Expect quiet reflection, structured prompts, and a simple morning ritual format in a wellness-center setting.
A guided therapeutic journaling session rooted in evidence-based expressive writing research to support stress relief and improved health. Expect quiet reflection, structured prompts, and a simple morning ritual format in a wellness-center setting.
Practical dementia awareness training focused on understanding symptoms, improving communication, and supporting loved ones and caregivers. Hybrid lunch and learn with in person seating plus a Zoom option after registration for lunch and the link.
Practical dementia awareness training focused on understanding symptoms, improving communication, and supporting loved ones and caregivers. Hybrid lunch and learn with in person seating plus a Zoom option after registration for lunch and the link.
Practical dementia awareness training focused on understanding symptoms, improving communication, and supporting loved ones and caregivers. Hybrid lunch and learn with in person seating plus a Zoom option after registration for lunch and the link.
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.
Practical leadership workshop focused on staying resilient and clear headed under pressure, with guided discussion and tools you can apply immediately at work. Hosted in person by Thrive WNC WEN for skill building and connection with other professionals.
Practical leadership workshop focused on staying resilient and clear headed under pressure, with guided discussion and tools you can apply immediately at work. Hosted in person by Thrive WNC WEN for skill building and connection with other professionals.
Practical leadership workshop focused on staying resilient and clear headed under pressure, with guided discussion and tools you can apply immediately at work. Hosted in person by Thrive WNC WEN for skill building and connection with other professionals.

Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.

Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.
Beginner friendly instruction in an easy, effective mindfulness technique, with simple guidance on building a daily habit for stress relief, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. Note: the class is currently canceled and will be rescheduled due to a building leak.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
Two-day Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaching adults how to recognize warning signs, respond to crises, and connect teens to professional care for mental health and substance use challenges. Registration required for both days.
No cost Monday night community wellbeing circle centered on mindfulness and gentle presence building. Community led practices cultivate peace, inner alignment, and a supportive start of week ritual in Swannanoa.
No cost Monday night community wellbeing circle centered on mindfulness and gentle presence building. Community led practices cultivate peace, inner alignment, and a supportive start of week ritual in Swannanoa.
No cost Monday night community wellbeing circle centered on mindfulness and gentle presence building. Community led practices cultivate peace, inner alignment, and a supportive start of week ritual in Swannanoa.

A virtual restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for participants who identify as Black or African American. Expect grounding breathwork and meditative reflection in a supportive community of practice.

A virtual restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for participants who identify as Black or African American. Expect grounding breathwork and meditative reflection in a supportive community of practice.
A virtual restorative circle centered on self care and collective resilience, led by Black facilitators for participants who identify as Black or African American. Expect grounding breathwork and meditative reflection in a supportive community of practice.

Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.

Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.
Connection and healing-centered community gathering led by a BIPOC nonprofit focused on psychedelic-positive wellness. Expect mental health conversation, somatic care elements, and creative expression aimed at collective liberation and mutual support.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.

Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.
Nonpartisan door to door canvassing in West Asheville focused on voter outreach and engagement. Starts with thorough training plus walk lists, talking points, safety tips, and voter handouts before heading into neighborhoods.

Slow, quiet online art-making circle blending gentle mindfulness with reflective creative prompts to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. Spirit-forward but not religious, with optional pay-what-you-can pricing.

Slow, quiet online art-making circle blending gentle mindfulness with reflective creative prompts to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. Spirit-forward but not religious, with optional pay-what-you-can pricing.
Slow, quiet online art-making circle blending gentle mindfulness with reflective creative prompts to rest the body, quiet the mind, and reconnect with longings and gifts. Spirit-forward but not religious, with optional pay-what-you-can pricing.
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.
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.