Herbal First Aid

Providing herbal support for stress, anxiety, depression, opioid detox and amphetamine detox to local shelters, MAT clinics, syringe access programs, and underserved neighborhoods and transitional housing projects.
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Providing herbal support for stress, anxiety, depression, opioid detox and amphetamine detox to local shelters, MAT clinics, syringe access programs, and underserved neighborhoods and transitional housing projects.

Program structure:

Regular holistic wellness services i.e., acupuncture, bodywork, trauma counseling, nutritional coaching, etc
Weekly peer support pairings
1:1 accountability and empowerment sessions
Support building new friendships
Harm reduction services

Access to:

Connection Practice:
alternative recovery meetings.

Listening Training:
healing retreat & 16hr communication course.

Socials & parties:
fun without judgment, cliques or substances.

Connection Missions:
give back to others and/or receive practical support when you need it most.

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Training modules

01
Rethinking Addiction and Mental Health
Exploration of mental health challenges and addiction as symptoms of disconnection in/from society.
02
Breaking Down Shame
Learning to minimize shame and stigma; the #1 factor preventing meaningful connection and healing from trauma.
03
Personal Harm Reduction
Creating and implementing healthy risk-management strategies. Learning and utilizing a model for creating a personal harm reduction plan, for both substance-related and process addictions.
04
Setting Compassionate Boundaries
Viewing boundaries as bridges; honest communication about what’s okay and not okay for the purpose of deepening connection and trust in relationships.
05
Holding Space for Difficult Emotional Experiences
How to navigate challenging situations with friends and family, including return to use and suicidal ideation.
06
Taking Your Connection Practice into the World
Practical exploration of how to take your listening practice into the world, into relationships with friends & family, and/or into your longterm recovery journey.

Listening Training Dates

Asheville, NC

2-day class, 10 am - 7 pm each day

  • Jan. 11 - 12, 2025
  • Apr. 12 - 13, 2025
  • July 12 - 13, 2025
  • Oct. 11 - 12, 2025
Waynesville, NC

2-day class, 10 am - 7 pm each day

  • Feb. 8 - 9, 2025
  • May 17 - 18, 2025
  • Aug. 16 - 17, 2025
  • Nov. 15 - 16, 2025
Online

6-week class, 2hrs every week via Zoom.

  • Jan. 16 - Feb. 20, 2025: Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:30pm EST
  • Apr. 12 - May 17, 2025: Saturdays from 3 - 5 pm EST
  • Aug. 6 - Sept. 10, 2025: Wednesdays from 12 - 2 pm EST
  • Oct. 29 - Dec. 10, 2025: Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm EST (No class Nov. 26)

Register for Listening Training

"Since the day I completed Listening Training, I have seen my depression symptoms decrease dramatically for the first time in my life."

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