Calendar of Events

Communication 101 EGAMHST

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,relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and supportsone’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers andmethods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges. This is a free in-person […]

Free

Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy EGAMHST

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

A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative treatments will be the focus of symptom management. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of Health […]

Free

Enriching Mental Health with Complimentary Treatments Part 2 EGAMHST

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

This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for balance, stability, and stress reduction. Join us to explore topics from nutrition to mindfulness and many in between. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya […]

Free

Enriching Mental Health with Complimentary Treatments Part 1 EGAMHST

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

This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for balance, stability, and stress reduction. Join us to explore topics from nutrition to mindfulness and many in between. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya […]

Free

EGAMHST: Depression: From Surviving to Thriving

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

Depressive symptoms often present themselves through feelings of isolation,hopelessness, and despair. This course examines different types, common causes,symptoms, and treatment methods for depression, focusing on moving from a place ofsimply surviving to one of thriving. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of […]

Free

EGAMHST: OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions

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

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However,when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such asanxiety, outcomes can be debilitating. This class focuses on obsessive compulsivedisorder in older adults, detailing contributing causes, symptoms, and outcome-basedtreatment protocols. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Free

Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis

McDowell Senior Center 100 Spaulding Rd.,, Marion, 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