Weekly Community Listening Circle
Trauma-informed virtual listening circle for WNC residents providing a judgement-free space to name difficulties, share resources and feelings, and practice hands-on stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and grief management tools via weekly Zoom gatherings.
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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.
Gentle trauma-informed virtual listening circle for collective healing and reflective sharing, a free judgment-free space with guided prompts to reset, connect, and process community grief following Helene.
Gentle trauma-informed virtual listening circle for collective healing and reflective sharing, a free judgment-free space with guided prompts to reset, connect, and process community grief following Helene.
Gentle trauma-informed virtual listening circle for collective healing and reflective sharing, a free judgment-free space with guided prompts to reset, connect, and process community grief following Helene.
Peer-led psychedelic integration circle for confidential sharing and reflective meaning-making, emphasizing inward listening, emotional processing, and community connection through guided prompts and supportive dialogue in a held, nonjudgmental space.
Peer-led psychedelic integration circle for confidential sharing and reflective meaning-making, emphasizing inward listening, emotional processing, and community connection through guided prompts and supportive dialogue in a held, nonjudgmental space.
Peer-led psychedelic integration circle for confidential sharing and reflective meaning-making, emphasizing inward listening, emotional processing, and community connection through guided prompts and supportive dialogue in a held, nonjudgmental space.
Gentle 30-minute guided meditation followed by a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A with a brief break; sessions include beginner instructions and hybrid in-person/online attendance, starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Gentle 30-minute guided meditation followed by a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A with a brief break; sessions include beginner instructions and hybrid in-person/online attendance, starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Gentle 30-minute guided meditation followed by a 30-minute dharma talk and community Q&A with a brief break; sessions include beginner instructions and hybrid in-person/online attendance, starting promptly at 7:00 PM.
Peer-led online support group for people navigating eating disorder recovery, facilitated by licensed therapists and registered dietitians to offer clinical guidance, community support, and practical coping tools; registration required at avl.mx/es6.
Peer-led online support group for people navigating eating disorder recovery, facilitated by licensed therapists and registered dietitians to offer clinical guidance, community support, and practical coping tools; registration required at avl.mx/es6.
Peer-led online support group for people navigating eating disorder recovery, facilitated by licensed therapists and registered dietitians to offer clinical guidance, community support, and practical coping tools; registration required at avl.mx/es6.
Peer-led support gatherings for solo agers to build connection, share resources, and reduce isolation at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness Center; recurring first and third Mondays for older adults seeking community and practical support.
Peer-led support gatherings for solo agers to build connection, share resources, and reduce isolation at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness Center; recurring first and third Mondays for older adults seeking community and practical support.
Peer-led support gatherings for solo agers to build connection, share resources, and reduce isolation at AmeriHealth Caritas Wellness Center; recurring first and third Mondays for older adults seeking community and practical support.
Calming breathwork and guided meditation paired with gentle meditative movement create an embodied practice to manage stress. Group discussion and peer support cultivate shared resilience and accessible techniques for seekers at any experience level.
Calming breathwork and guided meditation paired with gentle meditative movement create an embodied practice to manage stress. Group discussion and peer support cultivate shared resilience and accessible techniques for seekers at any experience level.
Calming breathwork and guided meditation paired with gentle meditative movement create an embodied practice to manage stress. Group discussion and peer support cultivate shared resilience and accessible techniques for seekers at any experience level.
Peer support group for caregivers centered on shared experiences, resilience-building conversations, and practical coping strategies to support healing during the recovery journey in a welcoming, nonjudgmental community setting.
Peer support group for caregivers centered on shared experiences, resilience-building conversations, and practical coping strategies to support healing during the recovery journey in a welcoming, nonjudgmental community setting.
Peer support group for caregivers centered on shared experiences, resilience-building conversations, and practical coping strategies to support healing during the recovery journey in a welcoming, nonjudgmental community setting.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Six week evening workshop guiding creatives through restorative rest, digestion, play based exercises, and gentle creative practices to overcome burnout; Thursdays at Story Parlor in West Asheville for group reflection, skillful pacing, and renewed making.
Peer-led 12-step meetings focused on nicotine cessation, held weekly on Thursday evenings via virtual platforms for people quitting smoking and vaping, with confidential group sharing and recovery tools.
Peer-led 12-step meetings focused on nicotine cessation, held weekly on Thursday evenings via virtual platforms for people quitting smoking and vaping, with confidential group sharing and recovery tools.
Peer-led 12-step meetings focused on nicotine cessation, held weekly on Thursday evenings via virtual platforms for people quitting smoking and vaping, with confidential group sharing and recovery tools.
Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.
Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.
Gentle breathwork and restorative self care sessions led by Black facilitators, forming a weekly virtual community practice for Black and African American participants to build resilience, solidarity, and trauma aware relaxation.
Early-morning virtual peer led 12-step recovery gathering for daily accountability, shared experience, and sobriety support via video or phone; hosted by Asheville 12 Step Club with details at avl.mx/f91.
Early-morning virtual peer led 12-step recovery gathering for daily accountability, shared experience, and sobriety support via video or phone; hosted by Asheville 12 Step Club with details at avl.mx/f91.
Early-morning virtual peer led 12-step recovery gathering for daily accountability, shared experience, and sobriety support via video or phone; hosted by Asheville 12 Step Club with details at avl.mx/f91.
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.
Peer led 12 step circle where members share experience, strength, and hope to quit nicotine, welcoming anyone with a desire to stop; confidential in person evening meeting at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club.
Peer led 12 step circle where members share experience, strength, and hope to quit nicotine, welcoming anyone with a desire to stop; confidential in person evening meeting at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club.
Peer led 12 step circle where members share experience, strength, and hope to quit nicotine, welcoming anyone with a desire to stop; confidential in person evening meeting at Asheville 12-Step Recovery Club.
Slow guided sensory immersion practices to regulate the nervous system and reweave mind and body connection through breath, touch, and focused awareness; trauma informed somatic exercises aimed at grounding and disrupting stress driven pattern loops.
Slow guided sensory immersion practices to regulate the nervous system and reweave mind and body connection through breath, touch, and focused awareness; trauma informed somatic exercises aimed at grounding and disrupting stress driven pattern loops.
Slow guided sensory immersion practices to regulate the nervous system and reweave mind and body connection through breath, touch, and focused awareness; trauma informed somatic exercises aimed at grounding and disrupting stress driven pattern loops.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Evidence-based expressive writing practice uses guided prompts and reflective exercises to support emotional processing and physical health; a free, beginner-friendly morning ritual led by wellness staff grounded in peer-reviewed research.
Softly guided grounding meditation and sharing circle aligned with the New Moon for intention setting and manifestation. Inclusive sacred space for all genders to pause, reflect, and co-create monthly intentions.
Softly guided grounding meditation and sharing circle aligned with the New Moon for intention setting and manifestation. Inclusive sacred space for all genders to pause, reflect, and co-create monthly intentions.
Softly guided grounding meditation and sharing circle aligned with the New Moon for intention setting and manifestation. Inclusive sacred space for all genders to pause, reflect, and co-create monthly intentions.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Forty minutes of unguided silent meditation ending with a radiating loving-kindness (metta) practice, followed by a 25-minute mindfulness/Buddhist video and a 20-minute group discussion and Q&A over Zoom.
Forty minutes of unguided silent meditation ending with a radiating loving-kindness (metta) practice, followed by a 25-minute mindfulness/Buddhist video and a 20-minute group discussion and Q&A over Zoom.
Forty minutes of unguided silent meditation ending with a radiating loving-kindness (metta) practice, followed by a 25-minute mindfulness/Buddhist video and a 20-minute group discussion and Q&A over Zoom.
Compassionate peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, hosted by Dementia Partners AVL at Asheville YMCA; meets 6–7 p.m. on the first and third Monday, free and open to all.
Compassionate peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, hosted by Dementia Partners AVL at Asheville YMCA; meets 6–7 p.m. on the first and third Monday, free and open to all.
Compassionate peer support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, hosted by Dementia Partners AVL at Asheville YMCA; meets 6–7 p.m. on the first and third Monday, free and open to all.