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NAMI Walks Your Way
Oct
8
8:30 AM08:30

NAMI Walks Your Way

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Saturday, October 8 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center (1961 Chain Bridge Road, Tysons, VA 22182)

Join members and friends of Abiding Presence as we walk to raise awareness of and funds for mental health. This annual event is one of the ways that we show up in the community as the church for the sake of the world. When you arrive, look for the Abiding Presence signs held by team members. Register for our team or support the cause at tinyurl.com/APNAMIwalk2022.

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Caregiver Support Group
May
18
10:00 AM10:00

Caregiver Support Group

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Caregiver Support Group
May 18 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in Classroom #1

Caregiving can look like all sorts of different things. Maybe it is caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs and/or navigating what it means to live in a multi-generational household. Whatever your caregiving journey looks like right now, we invite you to find support in this monthly group. Led by Sarah Tran, MSW, the group is a place for learning, conversation and community. For more information, contact Sarah. No RSVP is necessary, simply show up! The group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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Caregiver Support Group
Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00

Caregiver Support Group

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Caregiver Support Group
April 20 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. in Classroom #1

Caregiving can look like all sorts of different things. Maybe it is caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs and/or navigating what it means to live in a multi-generational household. Whatever your caregiving journey looks like right now, we invite you to find support in this monthly group. Led by Sarah Tran, MSW, the group is a place for learning, conversation and community. For more information, contact Sarah. No RSVP is necessary, simply show up! The group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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Caregiver Support Group
Mar
16
10:00 AM10:00

Caregiver Support Group

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Caregiver Support Group
3rd Wednesday of the Month (Beginning March 16)
10:00-11:30 a.m. in Classroom #1

Caregiving can look like all sorts of different things. Maybe it is caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs and/or navigating what it means to live in a multi-generational household. Whatever your caregiving journey looks like right now, we invite you to find support in this monthly group. Led by Sarah Tran, MSW, the group is a place for learning, conversation and community. For more information, contact Sarah. No RSVP is necessary, simply show up!

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Hope During the Holidays (What to Do When Grieving During the Holidays)
Dec
15
7:00 PM19:00

Hope During the Holidays (What to Do When Grieving During the Holidays)

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Hope During the Holidays (What to Do When Grieving During the Holidays)
Wednesday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Abiding Presence is offering a workshop titled Hope During the Holidays (What to do when Grieving During the Holidays). This is not the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for everyone. This workshop is designed for anyone who is grieving or struggling as the holidays approach. This interactive workshop will be led by Sarah Tran, MSW. During the workshop we will discuss tools to navigate the holidays amidst loss. Our hope is that those who are struggling will be equipped with ways to survive - and maybe even thrive - through the holidays with effective tools to cope. No advance sign up is necessary, simply show up.

**Participants are asked to be vaccinated and are required to wear a mask during this in-person workshop.**

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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences Webinar
Apr
18
11:30 AM11:30

Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences Webinar

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We have the responsibility and privilege to empower and encourage our community’s children to reach their full potential for health, happiness, and wholeness. Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences is one of the most powerful ways our community can fulfill that responsibility. Once we know how to be protective factors for our children, we can implement those practices and see immediate, positive impact in the community. To learn more about our efforts at Abiding Presence to be a Trauma-Informed Congregation, email Sarah Snow (sarah@abidingpresence.net) and be sure to sign up for this fascinating and important webinar!

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Let Me Tell You What It’s Really Like: A Conversation About Living With Mental Illness in General and Bipolar Disorder in Particular
May
5
10:00 AM10:00

Let Me Tell You What It’s Really Like: A Conversation About Living With Mental Illness in General and Bipolar Disorder in Particular

Join us for a powerful performance about what it's like to live with a mental illness and a Q & A with the actors following the show.  May is Mental Health Month, come and learn you can lessen stigma and create greater understanding and compassion in our community.   

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