Calendar of Events

EGAMHST: PTSD: Invisible Scars

Avery County Senior Center 1655 Schultz Street, Newland, North Carolina, United States

This presentation explores information related to traumatic events and experiences.Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to supportindividuals who may have experienced a traumatic event, which may lead toPosttraumatic Stress Disorder. Resiliency methods will be employed as methods to treat and heal the invisible scars. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the […]

Free

EGAMHST: PTSD: Invisible Scars

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, North Carolina, United States

This presentation explores information related to traumatic events and experiences.Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to supportindividuals who may have experienced a traumatic event, which may lead toPosttraumatic Stress Disorder. Resiliency methods will be employed as methods to treat and heal the invisible scars. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the […]

Free

Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Mood Variation: Is There Stability?

Macon County Public Library 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, North Carolina

This is a free event at Macon County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or an individual living with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often an infrequent […]

Free

EGAMHST: Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

Avery County Senior Center 1655 Schultz Street, Newland, North Carolina, United States

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!” Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can help both caregivers and individuals experiencing a crisis. This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience increased behavioral challenges. Focus is placed on […]

Free

EGAMHST: Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, North Carolina, United States

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!” Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can help both caregivers and individuals experiencing a crisis. This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience increased behavioral challenges. Focus is placed on […]

Free

Child and Family Team Training: A Cross System Training from the Family’s Perspective

An Introduction to Child and Family Teams: A Credited Training from the Family’s Perspective. This course provides 11 contact hours of training related to System of Care and Family Team process. The training gives parents, caregivers and professionals an overview of Child and Family Team meetings from the family’s perspective and teaches strategies and facilitation […]

Free

EGAMHST: PTSD: Invisible Scars

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

This presentation explores information related to traumatic events and experiences.Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to supportindividuals who may have experienced a traumatic event, which may lead toPosttraumatic Stress Disorder. Resiliency methods will be employed as methods to treat and heal the invisible scars. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the […]

Free

EGAMHST: Crisis Prevention: Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure

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

“If you can predict it, you can avoid it!” Though avoidance is not always possible, planning for how to prevent and/or manage a crisis can help both caregivers and individuals experiencing a crisis. This course is designed to increase one’s skill level in working with individuals who experience increased behavioral challenges. Focus is placed on […]

Free

Enhancing Mental Health with Alternative Treatments Part 2 (Mindfulness, Meditation, Spirituality & Yoga)

Marianna Black Library 33 Fryemont St., Bryson City, North Carolina

This is a free event at Marianna Black Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course is designed for both care providers and recipients. It looks at alternative treatments and practice modalities and their impact on mental health. Many of the “outside […]

Free

2022 NamiWalks Your Way

NamiWalks Your Way is the largest mental health event series in the country. NAMI North Carolina invites participates to share their stories, build community and walk together to achieve Mental Health for All. Funds raised directly support NAMI NC’s mission of education, advocacy, support and public awareness.