UPCOMING EVENTS
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND CONNECTION AFTER HURRICANE HELENE
Reconnecting Through Hard Times
Tuesdays through January 14 | 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST
Turn good intentions into real support at Reconnecting Through Hard Times. This 1-hour training offers simple, powerful strategies to help others after a crisis. You’ll gain an understanding of how hard times affect us all and learn what to do and say when it matters most.
Listening Circles for WNC Residents Affected by Hurricane Helene
Wednesdays through January 15 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
Big events can hit us hard and affect us in many ways. Listening Circles help us name what is most difficult about them and practice tools that can help with the stress, right now. Join us as we lean on one another and highlight what is getting us through this difficult time.
FALL 2024 WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Virtual Resilient Connections/Conexiones Resilientes | 2024 Schedule
Monthly on the Fourth Thursday | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
Our Resilient Connections/Conexiones Resilientes virtual gatherings are available in both English and Spanish and are open to anyone who has attended a 14-hour Reconnect for Resilience™ training or is working toward their certification as a resiliency educator. They are available at no cost and are a wonderful opportunity to connect with us, practice the resiliency tools, ask questions, and share ideas and resources with one another. If you are interested in attending, be sure to join our mailing list to receive updates about how to connect with us online.
Reconnect for Resilience™ | Cherokee Choices
November 19-20, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Reconnect for Resilience™ teaches people about the biological effects of stress and offers a set of easy-to-use tools for staying healthy and resilient during tough times. In this 14-hour trauma-informed and resiliency-focused training, participants first learn what happens when we experience adversity and then practice tools to better manage stress, strengthen relationships, and build resilience in themselves and others.
Resiliency Champions | Cherokee Choices
December 3, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
After attending the 14-hour Reconnect for Resilience™ training, those who would like to deepen their knowledge and build their confidence using the Resiliency Tools are eligible to attend our Resiliency Champions workshop. Resiliency Champions receive in-depth support and technical assistance from the Resources for Resilience™ team as they explore new ways to promote trauma-informed and resiliency-focused programs within the organizations and communities they serve. Throughout this 6-hour workshop, participants will be given concrete ideas to support the introduction of the Resiliency Tools where they live and work and will identify ways to sustain their resiliency-building efforts over time.
VIRTUAL Thriving Thursdays, Reconnect for Better Days | Online & Open to All
December 19, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
Have you ever felt so mad you couldn’t think straight? Or found yourself scrolling endlessly on your phone after a hard day at work? Stress takes a toll on us all and can show up in a lot of different ways. Join us every other month to learn why this happens and, most importantly, what we can all do about it.