Resilience Week Virginia 2023 Events

Thursday, May 4, 9:00am-3:30pm

Building Resilient Communities Conference

This free virtual conference sponsored by Greater Richmond SCAN features 12 workshops from Virginia’s Trauma-Informed Community Networks and a morning keynote featuring state partners in conversation about TICNs. Registrants will receive links to recordings after the conference! Learn more and register here!

 

Monday, May 1, 11:00am-12:30pm

Understanding ACEs, Building Self-Healing Communities

Join RAISE (Resilient Alexandria: Inform. Support. Elevate.) for this free virtual training on understanding ACEs and building self-healing communities! Register here

May 1-7, 2023

Greater Williamsburg TICN Events

The Greater Williamsburg TICN is hosting virtual and in-person events open to the community. Learn more and register here! More events will continue to be added!

 

Tuesday, May 2, 3:00pm

Black Womanhood and Mental Health 

Resilience Week Virginia is featured on WVST Radio’s Weekly Wellness program co-hosted by Dr. Alton Hart, with special guest Dr. Christin Haynes, who will discuss “Navigating Strong Black Womanhood and Mental Wellness.” Tune in here!

Tuesday, May 2, 5:00pm

Mindfulness Walk

Join Southside TICN and partners for an evening of mindful walking, yoga, meditation, and connection at Roslyn Landing.

 Wednesday, May 3, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Resilience Documentary Screening and Discussion

Resilience is a one-hour documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the birth of a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress. After the screening there will be a discussion of the film led by Greater Richmond SCAN. Register here!

Friday, May 5, 1:00pm-2:30pm

Creating Trauma-Informed Spaces

Join RAISE for this workshop on using trauma-informed design to promote healing, health, and human dignity. Register here!

Friday, May 5, 1:30pm

7  1/2 Lessons About the Brain Virtual Book Discussion

Join Fairfax TICN for a book discussion of 7 1/2 Lessons About the Brain by world-renowned neuroscientist and educator Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. Register here!

Saturday, May 6, 10:00am

Community Meet Up: Morning in the Garden

Join Southside TICN in the garden for an information session around restoration, installing a rainmaker, and a children’s literacy walk. Email amanda.lynch@vdh.virginia.gov with any questions!

Saturday, May 6, 12:00pm-5:00pm

Community Resilience Block Party

Join the Greater Richmond TICN in a celebration of community resilience through fun, family, and fellowship, with activities, music, food, resources, and more! View a full flyer here.

Saturday, May 6, 12:30pm-1:30 pm

EveryDay Strong

Learn more about how you can make a difference in the life of a child and support youth resiliency in our region with EveryDay Strong training from United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg. The training is part of the GRTICN Community Resilience Block Party and will be held at Destiny Community Church. View details and register here.

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