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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Supportive peer discussion for the adoption constellation, welcoming adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A community-centered space to share experiences, resources, and connection in a confidential group setting.
Supportive peer discussion for the adoption constellation, welcoming adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A community-centered space to share experiences, resources, and connection in a confidential group setting.
Supportive peer discussion for the adoption constellation, welcoming adoptees, birth first parents, and loved ones. A community-centered space to share experiences, resources, and connection in a confidential group setting.
Monthly prostate support forum for men, caregivers, family members, and partners to share resources, questions, and encouragement in a church meeting space. Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July).
Monthly prostate support forum for men, caregivers, family members, and partners to share resources, questions, and encouragement in a church meeting space. Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July).
Monthly prostate support forum for men, caregivers, family members, and partners to share resources, questions, and encouragement in a church meeting space. Meets the first Tuesday of each month (except July).
Interactive online training focused on practical crisis response and emotional support skills for community leaders. Learn simple, powerful strategies for reconnecting with others and offering peer support after hard times.
Interactive online training focused on practical crisis response and emotional support skills for community leaders. Learn simple, powerful strategies for reconnecting with others and offering peer support after hard times.
Interactive online training focused on practical crisis response and emotional support skills for community leaders. Learn simple, powerful strategies for reconnecting with others and offering peer support after hard times.
Online peer support gathering centered on LGBTQ+ lived experiences, with space for listening, sharing personal stories, and mutual encouragement. Emphasis on community care, identity affirmation, and confidential connection.
Online peer support gathering centered on LGBTQ+ lived experiences, with space for listening, sharing personal stories, and mutual encouragement. Emphasis on community care, identity affirmation, and confidential connection.
Online peer support gathering centered on LGBTQ+ lived experiences, with space for listening, sharing personal stories, and mutual encouragement. Emphasis on community care, identity affirmation, and confidential connection.
Peer-led Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for people seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. A confidential recovery circle in a church setting focused on support and sobriety.
Peer-led Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for people seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. A confidential recovery circle in a church setting focused on support and sobriety.
Peer-led Sex Addicts Anonymous meeting centered on hope, healing, and accountability for people seeking freedom from compulsive sexual behavior. A confidential recovery circle in a church setting focused on support and sobriety.
Confidential integration circle for processing psychedelic experiences through guided reflection and peer sharing in a supportive community setting. Emphasis on making meaning, building clarity and resilience, and grounding insights into everyday life with a psychotherapist facilitator.
Confidential integration circle for processing psychedelic experiences through guided reflection and peer sharing in a supportive community setting. Emphasis on making meaning, building clarity and resilience, and grounding insights into everyday life with a psychotherapist facilitator.
Confidential integration circle for processing psychedelic experiences through guided reflection and peer sharing in a supportive community setting. Emphasis on making meaning, building clarity and resilience, and grounding insights into everyday life with a psychotherapist facilitator.
A peer-led space for people living with dementia and their care partners to share resources, coping tools, and encouragement. Recurring meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month at the YMCA.
A peer-led space for people living with dementia and their care partners to share resources, coping tools, and encouragement. Recurring meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month at the YMCA.
A peer-led space for people living with dementia and their care partners to share resources, coping tools, and encouragement. Recurring meetings on the second and fourth Thursday each month at the YMCA.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, reflection, and reconnection. Settle into a judgment-free space to share, listen, and reset together in community.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, reflection, and reconnection. Settle into a judgment-free space to share, listen, and reset together in community.
A free virtual, trauma-informed listening circle centered on post-Helene healing, reflection, and reconnection. Settle into a judgment-free space to share, listen, and reset together in community.
Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step meeting held in a quiet church library setting. A peer support circle focused on sobriety, accountability, and community connection.
Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step meeting held in a quiet church library setting. A peer support circle focused on sobriety, accountability, and community connection.
Early morning Alcoholics Anonymous 12 step meeting held in a quiet church library setting. A peer support circle focused on sobriety, accountability, and community connection.
An intimate men’s circle centered on social health, compassion, and authentic connection. Expect guided conversation and peer support focused on giving and receiving help, building trust, and strengthening relationships.
An intimate men’s circle centered on social health, compassion, and authentic connection. Expect guided conversation and peer support focused on giving and receiving help, building trust, and strengthening relationships.
An intimate men’s circle centered on social health, compassion, and authentic connection. Expect guided conversation and peer support focused on giving and receiving help, building trust, and strengthening relationships.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, 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.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, 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.
A confidential men’s council centered on authentic connection, 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.
Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and dietitians. An online space for sharing, accountability, and resource connection for individuals seeking structured, professionally supported peer community.
Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and dietitians. An online space for sharing, accountability, and resource connection for individuals seeking structured, professionally supported peer community.
Peer-led eating disorder recovery support with guidance from licensed therapists and dietitians. An online space for sharing, accountability, and resource connection for individuals seeking structured, professionally supported peer community.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.
Peer-led Recovery Dharma circle grounded in Buddhist teachings, using meditation and shared discussion to address addictive tendencies and build freedom from suffering. A supportive community space focused on empowerment and mutual accountability.
A free 30 minute evening guided meditation space built for moms to establish a steady routine and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calm, supportive conversation and shared experiences in an online community focused on self care and balance.
A free 30 minute evening guided meditation space built for moms to establish a steady routine and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calm, supportive conversation and shared experiences in an online community focused on self care and balance.
A free 30 minute evening guided meditation space built for moms to establish a steady routine and reset from hectic schedules. Expect calm, supportive conversation and shared experiences in an online community focused on self care and balance.
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.