Calendar of Events

Person(Re)ality: Why mine is Different

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, 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

Person(Re)ality: Why Mine is Different

Alexander County Library at Stony Point 431 Ruritan Park Rd.,, Stony Point, 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.

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 […]

Project SEARCH Reverse Job Fair

DoubleTree Asheville Biltmore 115 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC, United States

Looking for passionate, motivated, authentic, punctual and friendly employees? Project SEARCH interns are just the people for the job! Project SEARCH is an employment readiness program for young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The program is a collaborative effort among Mission Health, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, The Arc of North Carolina, NC Vocational Rehabilitation, […]

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

Mental Health First Aid (*closed)

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MHFA is an 8 hour class designed to help participants combat stigma, learn to promote wellness, and help in a crisis. Through a 5 step action plan participants will learn the skills needed to help a  person who is experiencing distress due to  mental health or substance use. Registration is required. Cost of class is […]