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We can’t always eliminate stress, but we can change how we react to it. Stress Less, Live More introduces you to the core ideas of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). This interactive session gives you an experiential snapshot of the full 8 week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course.

Ever wondered how childhood experiences shape our future?

Searching for information that will help you better serve adults and families you support?

Discover the neuroscience of trauma, the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and the power of Positive Childhood Experiences. Designed to be accessible, informative and helpful for all, especially for those who work with youth and adults deeply affected by childhood trauma.

This series will explore:

• The science behind toxic stress
• The ACEs study
• The benefits of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)
• Practical steps to support healthy individual and community resilience
• Collaboration opportunities with others who are passionate about building a brighter future for our children.

Both sessions will be led by Theresa Roach, Crim Special Projects Manager. She is a Michigan ACEs Initiative Community Champion and serves on the Michigan ACEs Initiative Advisory Board. Theresa is a passionate champion for community well-being, dedicated to fostering healthy, mindful, and equitable spaces. Theresa also holds a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Foundations certification from Brown University, serves on the Genesee County Prevention Coalition’s trauma informed community change work group, is a member of the Flint Community Safety Collaborative and serves as co-chair of Flint Advocates and Leaders for Police & Community Trust.

Serenity House Communities

Annual Walk & Rally 

Wednesday, September 30th

Memorial Park

1026 Church St., Flint, MI 48502