The COVID-19 crisis is affecting the mental health of so many of us. In this uncertain and difficult time, we all need ways to tap into our resilience. That is why Resources for Resilience™ is offering virtual orientations and listening circles for members, families, and caregivers across the region.
Whether you are working on the frontlines and fearing for your personal health and safety; worrying about loved ones who are older or living with compromised immune systems; struggling to balance working from home with the educational and emotional needs or your children; feeling trapped, isolated, or overwhelmed by the uncertainty of this time; or facing job loss related to COVID-19, our virtual orientations and listening circles can help by offering a place for us to learn resiliency tools, voice our concerns, support our emotion regulation, and increase community connection.
What are Resources for Resilience™ Virtual Orientations and Listening Circles?
A jolt like COVID-19 can throw our nervous systems off balance and leave us stuck in an “amped up” or “shut down” state that gets in the way of the body’s natural recovery process. When we have tools to get back into our Resilient Zone, however, we can think better, learn better, connect with others better, and approach problems from a place of calm.
Our one-hour orientation to the Reconnect for Resilience™ model introduces community members to the practical tools we teach to help people stay resilient in the face of stress or adversity. In this presentation, we talk about what happens to our brains and bodies when we are stressed. Participants are also given an owner’s manual to their threat and safety management system and learn tools to stay healthy and connected to others during times of stress.
After attending an orientation, community members are invited to join us for a Resources for Resilience™ Virtual Listening Circle. Listening circles offer an online forum for community members to express what is hardest for them right now and be guided in the use of resiliency tools designed to bring our nervous systems back into balance during this time community stress.
This event is offered at no cost through the generous support of the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Please remember that space is limited and demand is high for this event. If you are unable to use your ticket for any reason, please contact us so that others can move off of the waiting list. Should you have questions or need additional help prior to the event, please contact us at information@resourcesforresilience.com and we will be happy to assist you.
