Calendar of Events

EGAMHST: Coping with Anxiety: Medications and More

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

Everyone experiences some anxiety at times. Life experiences, perceptions of the worldaround us and personal coping skills help determine if medication is needed to help anindividual manage anxiety in everyday circumstances. This course provides information on best practices, side effects and additional ways to reduce and manage stress. Participants also learn about specific medications and […]

Free

EGAMHST: Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

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

Anxiety can be a debilitating force in life – at times, so debilitating that it interferes withthe ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living. When this happens, it’simportant to know that there are supports available to treat and assist in themanagement of symptoms. This curriculum focuses on different types of anxietydisorders and specifically […]

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: 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 […]

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