Resilience Week Virginia 2026 Events
Friday, May 1, 1:30-2:00pm | Virtual
Resilience Week Mini Training: Balanced Nutrition
Throughout Resilience Week, Greater Richmond SCAN will be hosting a series of mini trainings highlighting the ACES Aware Stress Busters. During each 30-minute training, we will describe the stress buster and provide examples of how to enact it in practice. Register on Zoom!
Friday, May 1 | Virtual & In-Person Options
Resilience Rock Garden Gathering or Virtual Gathering
Join the Historic Triangle Drug Prevention Coalition to kick off Resilience Week on May 1 with a Resilience Rock Garden Gathering 10:00-11:00am at JCC Freedom Park, or a virtual gathering on Microsoft Teams led by the Trauma and Resiliency Committee. View and download the flyer for details!
Saturday, May 2, 12:00-2:00pm | Location TBD
GRTICN Community Resilience Block Party
Join the Greater Richmond TICN for a Community Resilience Block Party, a celebration of resilience with fun activities, resources, music, food, and more! This year’s theme is “It Takes a Village” and will focus on building support systems in our communities. Download the flyer for more details!
Monday, May 4, 12:30-1:45pm | Virtual
Focus On HOPE For Our Children, Families, and Community
The Hampton Roads Trauma Informed Community Network (HRTICN) welcomes you to attend this FREE virtual workshop to learn about resilience and become an advocate for HOPE! The research is in! Key positive childhood experiences (PCEs) prevent and mitigate the negative effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Participants will learn about the four building blocks of HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) identified by the HOPE National Resource Center. You will feel encouraged both personally and professionally knowing you can make a positive difference for our children, families, and communities. Join us to listen, learn, reflect, contribute, and commit to creating a resilient Virginia. Learn more and register!
Monday, May 4, 12:30-1:00pm | Virtual
Resilience Week Mini Training: Quality Sleep and Physical Activity
Throughout Resilience Week, Greater Richmond SCAN will be hosting a series of mini trainings highlighting the ACES Aware Stress Busters. During each 30-minute training, we will describe the stress buster and provide examples of how to enact it in practice. Register on Zoom!
Tuesday, May 5, 12:30-1:00pm | Virtual
Resilience Week Mini Training: Experiencing Nature
Throughout Resilience Week, Greater Richmond SCAN will be hosting a series of mini trainings highlighting the ACES Aware Stress Busters. During each 30-minute training, we will describe the stress buster and provide examples of how to enact it in practice. Register on Zoom!
Wednesday, May 6, 12:30-1:00pm | Virtual
Resilience Week Mini Training: Mental Healthcare
Throughout Resilience Week, Greater Richmond SCAN will be hosting a series of mini trainings highlighting the ACES Aware Stress Busters. During each 30-minute training, we will describe the stress buster and provide examples of how to enact it in practice. Register on Zoom!
Thursday, May 7, 12:30-1:00pm | Virtual
Resilience Week Mini Training: Supportive Relationships
Throughout Resilience Week, Greater Richmond SCAN will be hosting a series of mini trainings highlighting the ACES Aware Stress Busters. During each 30-minute training, we will describe the stress buster and provide examples of how to enact it in practice. Register on Zoom!
Thursday, May 7, 2:00-3:30pm | Virtual
Resilience Documentary Screening
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. During Resilience Week, Greater Richmond SCAN will host a free virtual screening followed by a guided discussion. Register on Zoom!
Friday, May 8, 12:30-1:00pm | Virtual
Resilience Week Mini Training: Mindfulness Practices
Throughout Resilience Week, Greater Richmond SCAN will be hosting a series of mini trainings highlighting the ACES Aware Stress Busters. During each 30-minute training, we will describe the stress buster and provide examples of how to enact it in practice. Register on Zoom!
Looking to continue practicing the Stress Busters beyond Resilience Week?
The YMCA is helping teach children and families how to be safe around water with a free introductory swim program May 9-15 at 13 different Y locations! View and download the flyer in English or Spanish for more information and to register!
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