
Reconnecting Through Hard Times
Interactive online training for formal and informal community leaders navigating post crisis support. Learn simple, practical strategies for reconnecting with others, offering steady help, and strengthening community resilience during hard times.
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Quick, interactive online training teaching simple, practical strategies for formal and informal community leaders to support people after a crisis. Focus on role-based techniques and compassionate, trauma informed responses.

Quick, interactive online training teaching simple, practical strategies for formal and informal community leaders to support people after a crisis. Focus on role-based techniques and compassionate, trauma informed responses.
Quick, interactive online training teaching simple, practical strategies for formal and informal community leaders to support people after a crisis. Focus on role-based techniques and compassionate, trauma informed responses.

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.

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.
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.

Practical, evidence-informed mental health strategies presented in a free monthly online session, teaching simple but powerful habits for improving mood and daily resilience; suitable for beginners—register at avl.mx/fbb.

Practical, evidence-informed mental health strategies presented in a free monthly online session, teaching simple but powerful habits for improving mood and daily resilience; suitable for beginners—register at avl.mx/fbb.
Practical, evidence-informed mental health strategies presented in a free monthly online session, teaching simple but powerful habits for improving mood and daily resilience; suitable for beginners—register at avl.mx/fbb.

Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.

Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.
Gentle virtual listening circle providing a trauma-informed, judgement-free space for community healing, reflection, and mutual listening; facilitated group sessions help participants reset and process together with free online registration.

One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.

One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.
One-hour monthly Zoom sessions delivering simple, trauma-informed resilience tools and community healing practices for WNC residents, scheduled first Fridays at noon; free registration provides a supportive space for better days.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.

Six-week evening workshop blends guided rest practices, playful creative prompts, and reflective digestion to help artists move past burnout, recalibrate energy, and rekindle sustainable creative routines.

Six-week evening workshop blends guided rest practices, playful creative prompts, and reflective digestion to help artists move past burnout, recalibrate energy, and rekindle sustainable creative routines.
Six-week evening workshop blends guided rest practices, playful creative prompts, and reflective digestion to help artists move past burnout, recalibrate energy, and rekindle sustainable creative routines.

A Buddhadharma-based evening exploring how to navigate a changing world with dignity and personal agency. Reflection and mindfulness practice emphasize acting with wisdom and compassion through life’s storms.

A Buddhadharma-based evening exploring how to navigate a changing world with dignity and personal agency. Reflection and mindfulness practice emphasize acting with wisdom and compassion through life’s storms.
A Buddhadharma-based evening exploring how to navigate a changing world with dignity and personal agency. Reflection and mindfulness practice emphasize acting with wisdom and compassion through life’s storms.
Interactive workshops and panel discussions equip teens with resilience skills, stress management techniques, and advocacy tools, alongside networking and community resources at a conference center summit focused on youth empowerment and action oriented skill building.
Interactive workshops and panel discussions equip teens with resilience skills, stress management techniques, and advocacy tools, alongside networking and community resources at a conference center summit focused on youth empowerment and action oriented skill building.
Interactive workshops and panel discussions equip teens with resilience skills, stress management techniques, and advocacy tools, alongside networking and community resources at a conference center summit focused on youth empowerment and action oriented skill building.

Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.

Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.
Hands-on skill share for designing, budgeting, and marketing creative workshops, with practical tools for planning logistics and participant flow. Peer feedback and networking with local makers and teaching artists support ideas from concept to production.

Practical creative recovery workshop built around The Artist’s Way, blending guided journaling prompts with mindset tools for stress and overwhelm. Designed for busy minds seeking sustainable creativity, clarity, and daily practice structure.

Practical creative recovery workshop built around The Artist’s Way, blending guided journaling prompts with mindset tools for stress and overwhelm. Designed for busy minds seeking sustainable creativity, clarity, and daily practice structure.
Practical creative recovery workshop built around The Artist’s Way, blending guided journaling prompts with mindset tools for stress and overwhelm. Designed for busy minds seeking sustainable creativity, clarity, and daily practice structure.

Silent contemplative gatherings blending guided sitting and interfaith conversation to learn and share spiritual practices in a quiet retreat setting; drop in friendly for beginners and small group community connection on Sunday mornings.

Silent contemplative gatherings blending guided sitting and interfaith conversation to learn and share spiritual practices in a quiet retreat setting; drop in friendly for beginners and small group community connection on Sunday mornings.
Silent contemplative gatherings blending guided sitting and interfaith conversation to learn and share spiritual practices in a quiet retreat setting; drop in friendly for beginners and small group community connection on Sunday mornings.

Hands-on naloxone instruction and harm reduction basics with community context, questions, and local overdose trend discussion; free quarterly noon training available both in-person and via Zoom for public safety and outreach.

Hands-on naloxone instruction and harm reduction basics with community context, questions, and local overdose trend discussion; free quarterly noon training available both in-person and via Zoom for public safety and outreach.
Hands-on naloxone instruction and harm reduction basics with community context, questions, and local overdose trend discussion; free quarterly noon training available both in-person and via Zoom for public safety and outreach.

Town hall-style community gathering focused on preventing and ending child trafficking through practical education, motivation, and local action. Emphasis on protecting children, strengthening families, and building shared community awareness and response.

Town hall-style community gathering focused on preventing and ending child trafficking through practical education, motivation, and local action. Emphasis on protecting children, strengthening families, and building shared community awareness and response.
Town hall-style community gathering focused on preventing and ending child trafficking through practical education, motivation, and local action. Emphasis on protecting children, strengthening families, and building shared community awareness and response.

Confidential online peer support circle for LGBTQ+ individuals emphasizing personal storytelling, mutual listening, and peer led coping strategies. Facilitated by Rise Above Community for an affirming, trauma-aware virtual space.

Confidential online peer support circle for LGBTQ+ individuals emphasizing personal storytelling, mutual listening, and peer led coping strategies. Facilitated by Rise Above Community for an affirming, trauma-aware virtual space.
Confidential online peer support circle for LGBTQ+ individuals emphasizing personal storytelling, mutual listening, and peer led coping strategies. Facilitated by Rise Above Community for an affirming, trauma-aware virtual space.

Gentle guided group meditation and reflective sharing for psychotherapists, spiritual healers, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers seeking restorative peer support and stress relief in a quiet mountain lodge retreat setting.

Gentle guided group meditation and reflective sharing for psychotherapists, spiritual healers, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers seeking restorative peer support and stress relief in a quiet mountain lodge retreat setting.
Gentle guided group meditation and reflective sharing for psychotherapists, spiritual healers, social workers, teachers, and bodyworkers seeking restorative peer support and stress relief in a quiet mountain lodge retreat setting.

Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.

Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.
Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.

Practical, scenario based instruction in wilderness first aid and outdoor emergency response, emphasizing hands on skills and certification preparation for beginner to intermediate outdoor leaders and backcountry travelers.

Practical, scenario based instruction in wilderness first aid and outdoor emergency response, emphasizing hands on skills and certification preparation for beginner to intermediate outdoor leaders and backcountry travelers.
Practical, scenario based instruction in wilderness first aid and outdoor emergency response, emphasizing hands on skills and certification preparation for beginner to intermediate outdoor leaders and backcountry travelers.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.
Practical strategies for greenway design that reduce flooding, strengthen neighborhood connections, and preserve natural corridors; local residents and experts share case studies, funding tips, and next step planning for Swannanoa area resilience.

Beginner friendly introduction to Buddhist foundations, tracing Buddhism’s origins and core teachings on suffering, freedom, and compassion. Expect short teachings, guided meditation, and open discussion on weaving mindfulness into a busy modern life.

Beginner friendly introduction to Buddhist foundations, tracing Buddhism’s origins and core teachings on suffering, freedom, and compassion. Expect short teachings, guided meditation, and open discussion on weaving mindfulness into a busy modern life.
Beginner friendly introduction to Buddhist foundations, tracing Buddhism’s origins and core teachings on suffering, freedom, and compassion. Expect short teachings, guided meditation, and open discussion on weaving mindfulness into a busy modern life.