Calendar of Events

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Maggie Valley Nutrition Site 3987 Soco Road, Maggie Valley, 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

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments

Andrews Nutrition Site 54 Park Street, Andrews, 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

The Impact of Chronic Medical Illnesses on the Brain

Waynesville Nutrition Site 44 Boundary Street, Waynesville, North Carolina, United States

Chronic diseases can be challenging to manage. Come and learn ways to help the care recipient cope with the emotional and behavioral symptoms that sometimes accompany these medical conditions.

Free

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Two-day Training in Newland

Avery County Morrison Public Library 150 Library Place, Newland, North Carolina, United States

WRAP® is an evidence-based self-management and recovery system developed by a group of people with mental health difficulties who struggled to incorporate wellness tools and strategies into their lives. WRAP® is designed to: decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings and behaviors; increase personal empowerment; improve quality of life; and assist people in achieving their […]

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System of Care: Child and Family Part 1

System of Care: Child and Family Team I and II gives parents, caregivers and |professionals an overview of Child and Family Team meetings from the family’s perspective and teaches strategies and facilitation skills to support children, youth, and families. Goodwill Career Center 1616 Patton Avenue, Asheville July 25th & 26th 9:00am-4:00pm each day   Registration […]

$25.00

OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions in an Adaptive Way

Graham County Senior Center 185 West Fort Hill, Robbinsville, NC, United States

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated brain-based operations; however, when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by and underlying emotion like anxiety, the outcome can be debilitating.  This class focuses on obsessive compulsive disorder in older adults detailing contributing causes, symptoms and outcome-based treatment protocols.

Free

2019 NC SibCon

Mission Health/A-B Tech Conference Center 16 Fernihurst Drive, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Join us for an opportunity to connect with other adult/youth siblings of people with disabilities. You will have an opportunity to learn about resources, share stories, network and gain insights about sibling experiences. Recommended for 14 years of age and up. See what all the excitement is about while you participate in games, discussions, and […]

Youth Mental Health First Aid (closed)

Jackson County Board of Education offices , United States

In this 8 hour course, participants will learn a five step action plan to help a young person who is experiencing distress due to mental health or substance use. This is designed for anyone who is working with youth. Teachers, school staff, camp counselors, coaches, and parents will all learn how to connect with youth […]

The Impact of Chronic Medical Illnesses on the Brain

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Chronic diseases can be challenging to manage. Come and learn ways to help the care recipient cope with the emotional and behavioral symptoms that sometimes accompany these medical conditions.

Free

Mind and Body: Out of the Box

Ashe County Library 148 Library RD., West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States
Free