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Event Series Brushes with Life

Brushes with Life (Virtual)

This group provides visual and expressive arts activities where participants can select from a wide range of mediums to express their thoughts and feelings. All skill levels are encouraged. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm Location: Virtual Please let us know if you’d like to try out or sign … Read more

Event Series Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Learn healthy connection and communication from horses, the ultimate teachers. They have a unique ability to physiologically reduce symptoms, foster honesty and increase overall resilience. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm Location: Off-Site in Chapel Hill (Contact Matt Ballard for location details) Please let us know if you’d like to try out or sign … Read more

Event Series Communal Lunch with Food/Mood

Communal Lunch with Food/Mood

This group explores how food can influence how we feel about ourselves and help our symptoms. Topics include: healthy menus & budgeting strategies, food journaling, body image and the brain-gut axis. A free farm lunch is offered during the group. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 12:30-1:30pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane A shuttle is available … Read more

Event Series Moving through Life Social Skills

Moving through Life Social Skills

Learn and practice social skills in an encouraging and low-pressure environment with the help of light movement. We’ll work alongside each other through negative symptoms around relationships and social situations and the emotions or thoughts that come up. Date: Every Tuesday Time: 1:45-3:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane A shuttle is available from Carr … Read more

Event Series EPM Training

EPM Training

In-Person EPM Training (required for all new IPS EPMs): October 4, 5, 6 2023 in Greensboro, NC Trainers: Penny Liles Contact: penny_liles@med.unc.edu October 4th from 10:00am-5:00pm October 5th from 9:00am-5:00pm October 6th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Yoga & Breathing, Healthy Cooking, Communal Lunch, and Music Over Mind

This fall we will offer two options during the same time and you are welcome to switch groups from week-to-week. Date: Every Wednesday Class Offerings (A)* *Check the events page for Offerings (B): Bridging Body & Nature, Brushes with Life, Communal Lunch, and Creative Writing 11:00am – 12:00pm | Yoga & Breathing This group focuses … Read more

Bridging Body & Nature, Brushes with Life, Communal Lunch, and Creative Writing

This fall we will offer two options during the same time and you are welcome to switch groups from week-to-week. Date: Every Wednesday Class Offerings (B)* *Check the events page for Offerings (A): Yoga & Breathing, Healthy Cooking, Communal Lunch, and Music Over Mind 11:00am – 12:00pm | Bridging Body & Nature This group offers … Read more

Event Series EPM Training

EPM Training

In-Person EPM Training (required for all new IPS EPMs): October 4, 5, 6 2023 in Greensboro, NC Trainers: Penny Liles Contact: penny_liles@med.unc.edu October 4th from 10:00am-5:00pm October 5th from 9:00am-5:00pm October 6th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Event Series Yoga & Breathing

Yoga & Breathing

This group focuses on using yoga to promote wellness and connect the mind and body. Sessions may include gentle stretching and twisting, breathing techniques and guided imagery. The instructor emphasizes listening to your body and feeling empowered. Date: Every Thursday Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm Location: In-person* *A shuttle is available from Wake Encompass, ACTT and … Read more

Event Series Cooking & Lunch

Healthy Cooking & Communal Lunch

This group focuses on healthy and delicious cooking instruction on a limited budget with seasonal produce. We cook alongside each other and socialize with each other. All skill levels are encouraged. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Thursday Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: In-person* *A shuttle is available from Wake Encompass, ACTT and STEP’s … Read more

Event Series Music Over Mind

Music Over Mind

This group provides participants with the creative space to play an instrument, sing, and read poetry or prose to connect with yourself and each other. All skill levels are encouraged. All skill levels are encouraged. Date: Every Thursday Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Location: In-person* *A shuttle is available from Wake Encompass, ACTT and STEP’s Whitaker … Read more

Event Series “Dig In” Farm Crew

“Dig In” Farm Crew

This group focuses on learning seasonal gardening skills in a supportive environment and to give back by helping grow food for people impacted by mental illness. No green thumb is required, only an interest and regular commitment to learning basic gardening skills. Date: Every Thursday Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny … Read more