Calendar of Events

Overcoming Communication Barriers

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Communication is the string that ties us all together.  If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel.  This curriculum is designed to look at common communication problems and methods to make it an easier and more efficient process.  We’ll look at examples of communication to use, and … those […]

Free

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

J. Robert Penland Senior Center 69 Alpine Street, Murphy, North Carolina, United States

This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient.  It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health.  Many of the “outside of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the life of the individual managing a mental illness and/or their caregiver in effort to create balance, […]

Free

Overcoming Communication Barriers

Alexander County Library at Stony Point 431 Ruritan Park Rd.,, Stony Point, North Carolina, United States

Communication is the string that ties us all together.  If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel.  This curriculum is designed to look at common communication problems and methods to make it an easier and more efficient process.  We’ll look at examples of communication to use, and … those […]

Person(RE)ality: Why Mine is Different

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever look exactly the same.  This course defines personality disorder, explores different types and examines challenges associated with providing care for individuals who are diagnosed with one.

Free

Overcoming Communication Barriers

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

Communication is the string that ties us all together.  If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel.  This curriculum is designed to look at common communication problems and methods to make it an easier and more efficient process.  We’ll look at examples of communication to use, and … those […]

Free

Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis

Iredell Public Library 201 N.Tradd St.,, Statesville, North Carolina, United States

Adults of any age can encounter problems with substances. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals.

Free

Landlord Luncheon

McDowell Tech Universal Building Conference Rooms 105/106 54 College Drive, Marion, North Carolina, United States

Please join us for our annual event to honor landlords in western North Carolina. Hear from colleagues and other housing professionals sharing their experience and expertise. Learn more about North Carolina’s Transition to Community Living Voucher Program. Share your advice in round table discussions. To register for the event, please click here. For questions, please […]

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Canton Senior Center 1 Pigeon Street, Canton, North Carolina, United States

This course is designed both for the care provider and the care recipient.  It strategically looks at alternative treatment/practice modalities and their impact on mental health.  Many of the “outside of the box” interventions can be incorporated into the life of the individual managing a mental illness and/or their caregiver in effort to create balance, […]

Free

Person (RE)ality: Why mine is different

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St. NE.,, Hickory, North Carolina, United States

The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever look exactly the same.  This course defines personality disorder, explores different types and examines challenges associated with providing care for individuals who are diagnosed with one.

Free

Overcoming Communication Barriers

Patrick Beaver Library 375 3rd St. NE,, Hickory, North Carolina, United States

Communication is the string that ties us all together.  If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel.  This curriculum is designed to look at common communication problems and methods to make it an easier and more efficient process.  We’ll look at examples of communication to use, and … those […]

Free