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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Join an online support group for engaging ideas, expanding emotional and spiritual growth, and become aware of the many dimensions of healing through inner exploration. Date: Every Thursday Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm Location: Virtual Please let us know if you’d like to try out or sign up for a group. Some groups have a waitlist. … Read more
We meet as a community to tend the farm. The focus is on garden projects with all community members invited. Volunteers assist with planting, watering, weeding, mulching, harvesting and special projects. Date: Every Friday Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane Sign up at http://signup.com/go/LoRwSa For questions please contact Matt Ballard, Farm … Read more
This group promotes healing and well-being through human-dog interaction. We teach skills, habits and methods of communication that all species can carry with them. Participants don’t need to be dog-owners to participate. Date: Fridays* Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: In-person, Farm at Penny Lane A shuttle is available from Carr Mill STEP but please reach … Read more
