MIDDLETOWN >> The partners of Hope Rising invite the community to Rebuilding Resilience, a one-day workshop to assist individuals experiencing stress or trauma, including those on the road to recovery from the 2015 fires. This free, information-packed day is Sunday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Middletown High School Multi-Purpose Room. Rebuilding Resilience is open to all and designed to help community members identify and find resources to rediscover well-being.
Rebuilding Resilience is open to anyone who may have experienced stress or trauma of any kind or anyone seeking to support children, family members, friends and neighbors. Community members experiencing stress or trauma as a result of the recent fires will find local experts on hand to assist.
Five workshops will be offered that will address stress and trauma and help community members find practical resources to help navigate the path to rebuilding resilience:
Coping in Today’s World for Children — Adults helping children cope
Coping in Today’s World for Adults
Psychological First Aid — Helping in times of stress
Bouncing Back, Resilience in Transitional Age Youth
The Pillowcase Project Emergency Preparedness for Children.
Expert Discussion Panel and Live Q&A
If you or someone you know is experiencing depression, fear, hopelessness, nightmares, insomnia, no focus, flashbacks, anger, guilt or bad memories, local experts will be onsite for one-on-one support offering insights, encouragement and practical guidance. Providers working with patients who are dealing with trauma or stress from the fires are encouraged to refer patients to this event for additional resources.
Children’s activities hosted by Head Start, 4H, the Hub and the Hero Project will take place throughout the event. Middletown Art Center is hosting a drop-in art project for hope and resilience. Lunch is provided for all registered participants thanks to the support of Stonefire Pizza.
To register for the event or learn more, call Laurie Allen at 995-5884. Booth space is available for provider agencies, email mixm@rcs4kids.org for information.
Rebuilding Resilience is made possible by the following organizations: Marymount California University, Redwood Community Services, American Red Cross, Middletown Art Center, Be Well Lake County, St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake, Mendocino County Health Centers, North Coast Opportunities, Planned Parenthood, Healthy Start, Partnership Health Plan of California, Lake Family Resource Center, Beacon Health Options, The Hub, The Hero Project, Hope Rising and Stonefire Pizza.
