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Stronger Than The Storm: An Ode to WNC’s First Responders

Stronger Than The Storm: An Ode to WNC’s First Responders

by | October 16, 2025 | Resources for Resilience

During Hurricane Helene, first responders played a critical role in Western North Carolina by conducting rescues, providing emergency aid, and helping countless communities recover from widespread devastation.

The response to this disaster showcased the unwavering dedication of these helpers and heroes—not just in the moment of crisis, but in the long, difficult path to recovery. Their work saved lives, restored hope, and reminded us that we are never alone in the storm.

 

On days like this, I think of the men and women who show up through all extremes and weather conditions to keep our essential services running and provide the comfort and security we depend on. While many of us shelter peacefully indoors, they step into the storm to make sure the power stays on, our homes are warm, the water keeps flowing, and so much more. Every day across the country there are lineworkers, emergency crews, dispatchers, and public safety teams and other resilient heroes who answer the call without hesitation. They head to work in freezing temperatures, navigating icy roads, and other dangerous conditions so our communities can stay safe.  This is not just a job—it’s service, courage, and love in action. Thank you for showing up when it’s hardest.  We see you and are grateful beyond words. 

 

Thank you Is Not Enough

Every day, first responders step into chaos and the unknown. They serve on the front lines of danger, putting themselves in harm’s way to take care of others, save lives and protect their communities.

Whether it’s a paramedic stabilizing a patient, a firefighter battling flames, or a police officer calming a crisis—these individuals carry the weight of our communities on their shoulders.

These devoted career professionals and unpaid voluneteers provide 24/7 emergency care, including weekends and holidays when the rest of us are off the clock. When disaster strikes, many public employees also jump into action as secondary responders, helping to restore utilities, reunite families and rebuild communities.

At Resources for Resilience, we recognize the hard work and life-saving sacrifices of fire service, law enforcement and emergency medical services personnel throughout Western North Carolina, and beyond.

That’s why to us honoring first responders means more than saying “thank you.” It means supporting their mental health, their emotional resilience, and their capacity to recover from what they face every day.

October 28 is National First Responder’s Day, but EVERY day is the right time to recognize and support the compassionate and courageous heroes and helpers who keep us safe, healthy, informed and connected.

 

The Burnout Epidemic

The courage and compassion of first responders is visible to everyone. But what’s less seen and discussed is the toll it takes on one’s nervous system.

Behind the uniform is a human being who feels stress, grief, and exhaustion just like the rest of us. The long shifts, the traumatic calls, the emotional strain of being “on” all the time—it adds up. And yet, they keep showing up and stepping out.

Burnout among first responders is an “invisible crisis” that can build quietly and slowly under the weight of long shifts, high-stakes decisions, and repeated exposure to trauma.

The constant pressure to stay composed and perform under stress can leave little room for emotional recovery. Over time, this can lead to exhaustion, detachment, and a sense of being overwhelmed or numb.

It’s also important to note that burnout doesn’t mean personal weakness—it simply means the nervous system is overloaded past its capactity. Recognizing the signs early and using tools to reset, reconnect, and restore can help first responders protect their well-being and continue serving with strength and compassion.

 

At Resources For Resilience™, we believe that strength isn’t just about pushing through—it’s about knowing how to reset, reconnect, and restore.

Support for Those Who Serve

First Responders already show incredible resilience just by showing up to work every day. Resiliency education isn’t about questioning your strength—it’s about sustaining it. Even the strongest individuals and teams need ways to reset, recharge, and reconnect.

Think of Resilience like any skill set- even if you’re already effective, there are still ways to strengthen and improve so that you continue for the long haul. “Sharpening the blade” will only help you in the battle!

The free tools and trainings provided by Resources For Resilience and our generous partners are designed to help first responders move more efficiently and consistently from  “survival mode” into their personal Resilience Zone of clarity, calm and connection.

  • Regulate stress in real time using simple, body-based techniques
  • Build emotional stamina through connection and co-regulation
  • Strengthen teams and communities with shared language and support
  • Prevent burnout by integrating practical self-care into daily routines

The tools we teach aren’t complicated. They’re incredibly simple, accessible, and most importantly  – scientifically proven to help people of all walks of life strengthen their capacity and continue doing what they love.

If you’re a first responder—or someone who supports them, remember that you don’t have to carry it all alone. Support is available, healing is possible, and resilience is teachable. 

Want to know more? Subscribe to our email newsletter or follow up on social to stay in the know about all of Resources for Resilience’ free trainings and community-based programs designed to help you thrive.

 

The Ginkgo Tree: A Living Symbol of Resilience

The Ginkgo Tree: A Living Symbol of Resilience

by | October 15, 2025 | Resources for Resilience

If you’ve attended one of our programs or seen our marketing materials, you may have noticed the ginkgo leaf. That’s no accident. At Resources for Resilience™, we chose the ginkgo as a symbol because it embodies the very essence of what we teach: the power to endure, adapt, and grow—even in the face of overwhelming adversity.

We are stronger than the storm. And like the ginkgo, we are built to last.

A Brief History of the Ginkgo Tree

  • Ancient Origins: Ginkgo biloba is the oldest surviving tree species on Earth, dating back over 200 million years—before the dinosaurs roamed.

  • Survivor of Extinction: It has withstood mass extinctions, ice ages, and dramatic climate shifts, outlasting nearly all of its botanical relatives.

  • Cultural Legacy: Buddhist monks in China and Japan cultivated ginkgos for their beauty and healing properties, planting them in temple gardens.

  • Western Discovery: German naturalist Engelbert Kaempfer introduced the ginkgo to the West in the 17th century, where it quickly captivated poets, scientists, and urban planners.

  • Hiroshima’s Hope: After the atomic bombing in 1945, six ginkgo trees near the blast site survived and still thrive today—living testaments to resilience and renewal.

The ginkgo reminds us: healing is natural, growth is possible, and strength lives in renewal.

Ginkgo as a Metaphor for Mental Health

The ginkgo’s story mirrors our own human journey through trauma, healing, and growth. Like the ginkgo:

  • We endure. Life’s challenges—grief, anxiety, loss—can feel like emotional wildfires. But just as the ginkgo withstood nuclear devastation, we too can survive what feels unsurvivable.

  • We regenerate. The ginkgo sheds its leaves each fall and returns each spring. Healing is cyclical. We let go, we rest, we begin again.

  • We adapt. Ginkgos thrive in polluted cities and harsh environments. Likewise, we can learn to navigate stress, change, and uncertainty with tools that ground and support us.

  • We root deeply. The ginkgo’s strength lies in its roots. For us, that means connection—to ourselves, to others, and to practices that restore balance.

Late in November, on a single night
Not even near to freezing, the ginkgo trees
That stand along the walk drop all their leaves
In one consent, and neither to rain nor to wind
But as though to time alone: the golden and green
Leaves litter the lawn today, that yesterday
Had spread aloft their fluttering fans of light.
 
What signal from the stars? What senses took it in?
What in those wooden motives so decided
To strike their leaves, to down their leaves,
Rebellion or surrender? and if this
Can happen thus, what race shall be exempt?
What use to learn the lessons taught by time,
If a star at any time may tell us: NOW.
Howard Nemerov

Nature-Inspired Practices for Resilience

We can channel the ginkgo’s strength in our own lives every day:

  • Ground yourself, like its deep roots in the soil. Find stability in stillness or movement, and noticing what’s in you and around you, in the present moment.
  • Release what no longer serves you, like shedding of leaves. Let go of stress, habits, or thoughts that weigh you down.
  • Reach out, like limbs and branches. Resilience grows through community and connection, not isolation.

Thank you to the ginkgo for reminding us that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardship—it’s about growing through it, persisting at all costs. Whether we’re navigating everyday stress or much deeper traumas, we each have the capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive.

Want more? Subscribe to our email list today, and explore free tools and trainings that help individuals, teams, and communities grow stronger—together.

One Year Later: Acknowledging Post-Helene Trauma As WNC Communities Continue To Rebuild & Recover

One Year Later: Acknowledging Post-Helene Trauma As WNC Communities Continue To Rebuild & Recover

by | September 3, 2025 | Resources for Resilience

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a year since everything changed in Western North Carolina.

This September and October marks one year since Hurricane Helene swept through our mountain region, leaving behind a trail of destruction that reshaped lives, landscapes, and communities. Homes were lost, families displaced, and the emotional toll continues to ripple through our region.

For many, Helene wasn’t just a storm—it was a turning point.  A moment that divided life into “before” and “after.”

As we approach this anniversary, we pause to reflect—not just on what was lost, but on what has been rebuilt, and what still lies ahead.

 

As we mark 12 months since Hurricane Helene, we reflect on the challenges our community has faced. The storm brought uncertainty, hardship, and loss, but it also highlighted the immense strength and resilience within us all. Today, we remember the courage and kindness that helped us through the toughest moments and honor the spirit of connection that continues to move us forward.

 

Stories of Strength & Solidarity

Despite the hardships, the past year has also revealed the incredible strength of Appalachian communities. Neighbors have come together to clear debris, rebuild roads, and support one another through shared childcare, home repair, meal delivery, supply drives, and emotional care. So many people in our community showed up with resources to share, and most of all- open hearts.

These acts of solidarity are not just heartwarming—they are the foundation of our region’s recovery through mutual aid and community care.

While signs of renewal are visible—reopened highways, repaired homes, and returning businesses—many challenges remain. Funding gaps persist, especially in smaller rural towns in the 25 Helene-impacted counties. Environmental restoration is ongoing, and the economic impact on our region continues to unfold.

 

Our work continues. And so does our HOPE.

 

 

In this heart-felt roundtable discussion with WLOS in August of 2025, our Executive Director Ann DuPre Rogers,  offers listening and support for several WNC residents as they tell their story post-Helene.

Takeaways:

  • “One way to think about trauma is ‘too much, too fast.’ And certainly in the case of Helene, nobody could have been prepared for that.”
  • “Short-term emotional compartmentalization can help us get through the big overwhelming times but overtime, if we are having to push through and avoid processing those emotions can kinda get stuck in our bodies.”
  • “In the midst of crisis Fight Flight Freeze can be life-saving, but if we stay in those states for too long, that’s when it can take a toll on our health mentally and physically. Depression, anxiety, high blood pressure, headache. The effects can be physical or emotional, or both.”
  • “I feel like everybody I’ve talked to in Western North Carolina has survivor’s guilt- or ‘survivors grief’ if we want to think of it another way. No matter how bad someone had it, they immediately think, ‘it could have been worse’ or ‘I feel guilty because…’. And part of that comes from our incredible drive for connection and belonging. We  are so wired to care for each other, to help eachother, to compare stories, and hold other people’s pain. Let’s honor our sense of community and think of it that guilt as part of the grieving process.”
  • “As we’re going through the healing process, there will often be the times we do feel emotional and not so good. And we can have tenderness for those times, while asking ‘what is also true?’ And what is also true is the light, the hope, the healing, that we’re not alone, that we’re seen, we’re heard, we’re ok, that we are adjusting and adapting.  Both can be true.”

forget the Helene gratitude. I can let go of the grief, . I’m grateful that every morning I see the sun. I have a place that’s secure. My son is safe and happy. That’s all a blessing. Every day is about experiencing more of the grateful part.”

Nicole K. , WNC Resident

The Lingering Impact of Trauma

While damage can be repaired and debris can be cleaned up, the memories and the feelings stay with us and sometimes never go away.

The emotional aftermath of Helene is still deeply felt across our regions. For those who lost loved ones, homes, or livelihoods, recovery is not just about rebuilding structures—it’s about healing from trauma.

Anniversary or milestone dates of traumatic events are complex as these memories land in our bodies so many different ways. These events can stir up powerful emotions, sometimes unexpectedly. Mental health struggles, stress, anxiety, and even relapses in substance abuse are common during this time.

Remember, there is no right or wrong way to process and feel at this time. All feelings are normal:

  • Overwhelm
  • Grief/Sadness
  • Avoidance
  • Numbness
  • Shock, awe
  • A mix of all of this

May you find yourself honoring this date in whatever way that feels most aligned and truthful for you. Some nourishing ideas from our team include:

  • Cooking or baking
  • Volunteering
  • Nature hikes and meditation
  • Community events
  • Developing new grieving rituals and traditions

This crisis has shown us so many things: how much we rely on each other, how much we are capable of, and how strong we actually are.

Community Anniversary Events 

Many local organizations are coordinating events to commemorate the 1-year make since Helene. Whether you choose to honor the anniversary by attending a live music concert, a healing retreat, a support group, an educational training, or simply staying home with loved ones, there is a way for everyone in WNC to grieve, process and connect in this time.

Included in these lists are several offerings from Resources For Resilience™. We are proud to offer a variety of community-based programming leading up to Helene’s 1-year anniversary, and beyond!

 

WNC residents who are interested in community connection, practical tools, simple strategies and research-backed resources to help with the overwhelm and stress they may feel in response to Helene’s anniversary, we are offering the following trainings and workshops:

Interested participants may register for each event using the links above, or view our full event calendar: resourcesforesilience.org/events.

NOTE: Our programming is not intended as a replacement for professional mental health support. For immediate support and additional resources, please consult our trusted partners:

Remember, healing happens in community. Continue to share your stories and check in with your neighbors. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, please know: you are not alone, and it’s okay to seek help. Even though it’s one year later, we want to remind everyone in Western North Carolina that support and resources are still available.

 

Looking Back

Last fall, the Resources for Resilience team immediately jumped into action after Helene, offering free support programming, sharing resources, and fielding local and national media queries. Over the coming weeks and months, our knowledgeable subject matter experts shared valuable guidance and information to support connection and healing for a wide variety of audiences both here in WNC, and across the nation.

For example, our Director of Resiliency Education, Katie Goetz, spoke with FEMA about how events like Hurricane Helene can jolt our nervous systems – and how our natural responses, whether amped up or shut down, are completely normal.

In 2025, the RFR team was called to participate in several impactful interviews regarding Helene response and recovery:

MORE Press & Media

“Over the past year we have grown stronger through reconstruction and remembrance, recovery and resilience. I believe we have also cultivated deeper gratitude for the things we often take for granted: clean and running water, safe housing, and an ability to connect with each other.”

Emma Olson, MPH, MSW 

Holding Gratitude

In times of crisis, the true strength of Western North Carolina emerged through the compassion, courage, and tireless efforts of its people.

From the frontline first responders and healthcare workers to essential employees, educators, local leaders, and mental health providers—each played a vital role in holding our community together. Countless professionals and volunteers stepped up to ensure that care, connection, and hope reached every corner.

To everyone who showed up when it mattered most: your selflessness and dedication lit the way through darkness, proving that humanity prevails through hardship. We will continue to say THANK YOU, and we also know that words can never truly be enough.

 

 

“There’s lots of loss, lots of grief, lots of extreme stress, but also, so many stories of connection and love and neighbors helping neighbors and people coming to each other’s aid, and figuring it out together.”

Executive Director,  Ann DuPre Rogers (Jan 2025)

Looking Ahead

Despite the heavy toll the storm has taken, our community continues to prove its resilience through acts of kindness and support. And while recovery is a long road, the stories of care and connection serve as a powerful reminder that we are not alone.

Resources for Resilience is grateful to have been able contribute to the lasting resilience of our region for years to come. Even though a year has passed, we know our work is far from done. We continue to hold space for our communities’ grief and pain, and any other complex feelings that arise from tragedy.

From now through Spring 2026, Resources for Resilience is proud to offer on-going trainings and support for individuals, teams and communities across the 25 Helene-impacted counties. This programming is completely FREE for WNC residents, thanks to our generous partners, Vaya Health, the Governor’s Recovery Office of WNC, and the NC DHHS.

If you’re interested in connecting with others or want to learn more about how you can help friends and loved ones navigate the challenges ahead, we invite you to explore these ongoing programs.

These sessions are particularly beneficial for those serving at the frontline of our communities: first responders, behavioral health providers, civil servants and public officials, community volunteers and any other vital professionals keeping us safe, healthy, informed and connected. 

 

For immediate mental health support and resources: https://bit.ly/WNCSupport

To see all of RFR’s offerings related to the Helene response and recovery: https://bit.ly/GROWNC-Offerings

To stay in the know about all of RFRs upcoming events and initiatives:  https://bit.ly/RFRSubscribe

The road to full recovery is long, but the spirit of Appalachia remains true—rooted in grit, determination and perseverance.

As we remember the storm, let us also honor our resilience, and continue to rebuild and restore our communities with both our hearts and our hands.  May we remember how our communities came together, how human generosity and kindness prevailed, and how much power and potential we, and nature, both have to regenerate, rebuild, heal and move forward.

Yesterday, today and tomorrow, we remain #WNCStrong.

Need Immediate Support? Consult These Valuable Resources If You’re Experiencing A Mental Health Crisis

Need Immediate Support? Consult These Valuable Resources If You’re Experiencing A Mental Health Crisis

by | August 29, 2025 | Resources for Resilience

How Do I Know if I Need Help?

A mental health crisis is not always about a life-threatening emergency, or suidical thoughts. You can reach out for professional help when you are

  • feeling overwhelmed with emotion
  • needing someone to talk to
  • considering self-harm
  • worried about someone else in trouble

Who Do I Call if I Need Help Right Away?

Navigating mental health challenges can be overwhelming, especially during times of stress, crisis, or transition. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself, a loved one, or a member of your community, this curated list of suicide, mental health crisis lines and support resources offers vital connections to care—especially for vulnerable populations

These free, confidential services are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, to connect you to mental health and resilience supports to provide guidance, safety, and healing when it’s needed most.

National Crisis Lifelines

Call, text, or chat 24/7 for emotional support from trained counselors.

988 Suicide & Crisis Support
📞 Call or Text: 988

💻Chat Online

 

SAMHSA National Helpline

📞1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4365)

Disaster Distress Helpline

Toll-free, multilingual, crisis support for those experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

📞1-800-985-5990.

 

Calling or texting 988 connects you with trained crisis counselors whose only goal is to listen, support you, and help you get through a hard moment safely.

Resources For North Carolina Residents 

Free, confidential mental health support including peer groups and outreach, available to Helene survivors and other residents of North Carolina

Hope4NC Helpline if you are experiencing stress, emotional fatigue, a mental health crisis, or just need someone to talk to,

📞1-855-587-3463

 

NC Peer Warm Line to chat with someone like you who has personal experience or history with substance use or mental health issues.

📞 1-855-PEERS-NC / 1-855-733-7762.

 

Hope 4 Healers Helpline for frontline health care professionals, emergency medical specialists, first responders, healthcare workers, and their families

📞919-226-2002

 
Vaya Behavioral Health Crisis Line

📞 1-800-849-6127

NAMI NC 

📞 1-800-451-9682
Text 919-999-6527
Email helpline@naminc.org

Get Help In Person

Crisis Support For First Responders

 

Safe Call Now: Responder Strong is for all public safety employees, all emergency services personnel and their family members nationwide.

📞 (206) 459-3020

Text BADGE to 741-741

Copline is a confidential, 24-hour law enforcement officer hotline manned by retired law enforcement officers trained in active listening.

📞1-800-COPLINE (1-800-267-5463)

 

 

Additional Resources

Explore hundreds of other FREE mental health resources from The Mental Health Coalition. 

  • Community-specific resources
  • Condition-specific resources
  • General information and resources
Reminder: You don’t already have to be on the edge of a crisis to reach out. If you’re struggling, that’s more than enough.

What to Expect When You Call A Crisis Line

Reaching out for help can feel scary, especially when you’re already overwhelmed, anxious, or feeling hopeless. Many people hesitate because they don’t know what will happen when they call a crisis line.

In most cases, it’s simply a conversation with someone who cares and wants to help you find your next step. They’re there to 

  • listen without judgement
  • de-escalate the situation
  • provide comfort
  • help you create a safety plan
  • connect you with helpful tools and resources
  • provide support, not pressure

If you call 988: Follow the prompts on the automated message to be connected to a live counselor that will introduce themselves, and ask you questions about your safety and situation.

If you text 988: Follow the prompts on the automated message to complete a survey about your safety and situation before being introduced to a live counselor who will provide support. 

If you chat 988: Agree to the Terms of Service, complete a survey about your safety and situation before being connected to a live counselor who can provide support.

 

Emergency personnel will only be issued if there is an immediate risk to safety. 

You deserve to be heard, and helped. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 anytime in the U.S.

 

Supporting Yourself

Name It to Tame It. When stress, anxiety, or overwhelm show up, the first step is simply noticing. Naming what you’re feeling—whether it’s frustration, grief, or fear—helps bring clarity and calm. It’s not about fixing it instantly; it’s about acknowledging your experience so your nervous system can begin to settle.

Practice Self-care. Self-care isn’t just bubble baths and quiet time—it’s about creating space to recharge. That might mean setting boundaries, getting enough sleep, moving your body, or taking a few deep breaths between meetings. Small, consistent acts of care help build resilience over time.

Feel Your Feelings. Emotions are messengers, not enemies. Let yourself feel what you feel without judgment. Whether it’s sadness, anger, or joy, giving yourself permission to experience emotions fully allows them to move through you rather than get stuck.

Reach Out to Others. Connection is a powerful regulator. When life feels heavy, talking to someone you trust can lighten the load. You don’t have to have the perfect words—just showing up and sharing what’s real can make a world of difference.

Supporting Others

Check In Often. Don’t wait for someone to ask for help. A simple “How are you really doing?” can open the door to meaningful support. You can be someone’s vital support system in their time of crisis simply by checking in with a quick phone call or a text.Regular and spontaneous check-ins remind people they’re not alone. This is especially important after difficult life transitions like the loss of a loved one, a job, or a relationship or during a natural disaster or other crisis event.

Listen Without judgment. Sometimes the most healing thing you can offer is your presence. Let others speak freely without rushing to fix or advise. Listening with empathy creates safety and trust.

Encourage Professional Help. If someone is struggling beyond what you can support, gently suggest they speak with a counselor, therapist, or doctor. You don’t have to be their solution—you just have to help them find one.

Don’t Forget the Strong Ones. Those with a history of depression, anxiety or substance abuse are particularly at risk, but you never know what other could be facing too. While sometimes the obvious signs are there, sometimes people show no signs of struggling at all. So don’t overlook the ones who never ask for help,  those who always seem to be busy, or appear to have it all together. The people who are there for everyone else need people who are there for them too!

 

Remember, EVERYONE has mental health, and it’s up to all of us to end the stigma against asking, or receiving, help for being human. You are not alone. Support is available.

As a reminder, Resources For Resilience programming and content is educational and not a substitute for  professional mental health care, therapy, counseling, or medical care. Always consult your physician or other qualified health professional with any concerns, and use the resources above if you find yourself experiencing a mental health crisis.

Which Resiliency Education Program Is Right For Me or My Group?

Which Resiliency Education Program Is Right For Me or My Group?

by | August 29, 2025 | Resources for Resilience

At Resources for Resilience™ we share simple strategies, practical tools and research-based resources that individuals, teams and communities can use to manage stress, reduce burnout and build resilience in themselves and others. We believe that everyone has the ability to deepen their resilience and experience better days.

Our one-of-a-kind trainings and professional development workshops help participants address adversity, collaborate and connect in a way that allows everyone to thrive. 

FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS

1-2 Hour Programs

 

Program Name

Participants

Program Focus

 Accessibility
Reconnecting Through Hard Times
  • General Public
  • Max per session: 25
 Learn concrete strategies for what to do and say to help yourself and others through stressful times.
  • 1 hour
  • In Person
  • Virtual
  • Available in Spanish

 
Reconnect for Better Days
  • General Public
  • Max per session: 25
 Explore
science-backed strategies to help navigate stress and experience better
days right now
  • 1 hour
  • In Person
  • Virtual
Resilient Families
  • Parents & Caregivers
  • Max per session: 25
 Explore tools & info for the whole family to navigate stress.
  • 1 hour
  • In Person
  • Virtual

 
Resilient Family Adventure
  • Families with elementary-age children or younger
  • Min-Max per session: 25 -200
 Experience
interactive, hands-on activities that support resilience through play.
  • 2-4 hours
  • In person

 
Educator Essentials
  • Teachers
  • School Staff
  • School Administrators
  • Max per session: 25
 Promote safety and connection for youth
  • 1 hour
  • In Person
  • Virtual

We also offer the following on-going virtual drop-in presentations for the community!

FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS

1-2 Day Programs

 

Program Name

Participants

Program Focus

 Accessibility
Reconnect for Resilience
  • First Responders
  • Educators & Caregivers
  • Healthcare Providers
  • Service Providers
  • Community Volunteers
  • Max per session: 40
 Understand the
stress response and
learn practical tools
to build resilience and reduce burnout.
  • 14 hrs (2 days) OR 5x 3-hr modules
  • In Person
  • Virtual
  • Available in Spanish

 
Leading Through Hard Times
  • Organizational Leaders
  • Business Leaders
  • Community Leaders
  • Max per session: 25
 Support leaders of all types in helping their teams avoid burnout and navigate
stress.
  • 7 hours (1 day)
  • In Person
Recharging Resilience
  • First Responders
  • Educators & Caregivers
  • Healthcare Providers
  • Service Providers
  • Community Volunteers
  • Max per session: 25
 Develop and strengthen a practical, accessible self-care practice to revive and sustain your energy.
  • 7 hours (1 day)
  • In Person

 
Resiliency Ambassadors for Youth
  • High Schoolers
  • Max per session: 25
 Help students tap into the resilience of themselves and others.
  • 8 hrs (2 4-hr days)
  • In person

RETURNING PARTICIPANTS

 

Program Name

Participants

Program Focus

 Accessibility

Reconnect Refresher

 
  • Past Reconnect Participants
  • Max per session: 25
 Understand the
stress response and
learn practical tools
to build resilience and reduce burnout.
  • 2 hours
  • In Person
  • Virtual

 
Resilient Connections Practice Groups
  • Past Reconnect Participants
  • Max per session: 25
 Support leaders of all types in helping their teams avoid burnout and navigate
stress.
  • 1 hour
  • Virtual
  • Available in Spanish
Resiliency Champions
  • Past Reconnect Participants
  • Max per session: 25
 Develop and strengthen a practical, accessible self-care practice to revive and sustain your energy.
  • 7 hours (1 day)
  • In Person

 
Resiliency Ambassadors
  • Resiliency Champions
  • Max per session: 10
 Help students tap into the resilience of themselves and others.
  • 14 hours (2 days)
  • In person

Ready to attend one of our signature trainings or workshops? Check out our Event calendar to find an upcoming session to attend.

Want to request a private event for your organization? Complete our Workshop Request Form so that we may be understand the needs of your group.

Lastly, want to stay in-the-know on upcoming programs and events? Join our email list to stay connected!