Calendar of Events

Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative treatments […]

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Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 2 (Meditation, Mindfulness, Spirituality, and Yoga) – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for […]

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PTSD: Healing the Emotional Wound – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. When trauma occurs, it can have lasting effects on the person who experiences it and their caregiver. This presentation defines PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and reviews the […]

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Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Have you ever had a secret you were too embarrassed to share? Those who hoard may not disclose symptoms due to potential embarrassment, judgment, and ridicule. This […]

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Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 1 (Color, Music, & Nutrition) – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for […]

Free

Understanding Schizophrenia and Psychosis – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. People living with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders have been misunderstood throughout history. In this presentation, the focus is on the manifestation of symptoms, causality, and risk […]

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Personality Disorders: Reaction to Interaction – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Supporting an older adult with a personality disorder can be challenging. This training looks at specific personality disorders, what to expect, and treatment options. Also shared are […]

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Facing Substance Use and Misuse in Your World – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Substance use is a reality in every community. Possibly you or someone in your life has been impacted by the challenges of substance use and addiction. This course […]

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Neurocognitive Disorders and the Basics of Dementia: Symptoms and Interventions – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Did you know that dementia is an umbrella term including a variety of different symptoms? Caring for someone with dementia can present unique challenges. This curriculum will examine, […]

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Navigating Depression: Finding Happiness – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free event at Mitchell County Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong relationships and […]

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