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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

August 24: Weekly Dose of Training Opportunities

 2-Day Boulder Crest Struggle Well courses this fall and winter.


Boulder Crest is a nationally-recognized charity organization serving members of the military, veterans, first-responders, and their families. The goal is to build a world where all people can thrive in the aftermath of trauma. Additional information regarding Boulder Crest can be found here: Boulder Crest Foundation.

Struggle Well is a comprehensive approach that focuses on the transformation of the active serving military and first responder culture, rather than the implementation of another wellness program. Struggle Well training is guided by two objectives: normalizing the struggles that are a part of every service member and first responder’s life, and democratizing their ability to struggle well. Struggle Well trains active serving military units and first responder agencies so participants are able to transform struggle into strength and growth, and be of better service to themselves, their family, community, and country.

Struggle Well training enables participants to develop a plan for personal growth by transforming their struggle into strength through training in six main areas:

▶️ Trust and Connection: Recognizing the importance of trust and how to foster deep and meaningful connections.
▶️ Education: Identifying the physical, psychological, and spiritual impacts of stress; examining the ways in which struggle can lead to growth and transformation.
▶️ Regulation: Adopting mental, physical, financial, and spiritual wellness practices to regulate thoughts, feelings, and actions.
▶️ Disclosure: Developing ways to self-disclose personal experiences which can be effective in strengthening interpersonal relationships.
▶️ Story: Creating a positive, forward-looking personal story that integrates past, present, and future.
▶️ Service: Developing a new plan to provide service to their family, workplace, and community.

Who Should Attend:
This training is beneficial and relevant to the challenges faced by first responders, as well as to mental health professionals seeking cultural competence in treating them. It also supports non-sworn and professional staff who experience personal or vicarious impacts from critical incidents.

Below are the training dates and locations:
 
🎃 October 28 & 29, 2026                                                  
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (each day)
Location: Wellspring of Life Farm (16312 Old York Rd., Monkton, MD 21111)
To register please click this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boulder-crest-foundation-2-day-struggle-well-training-tickets-1997850782471?aff=oddtdtcreator
 
🦃 November 9 & 10, 2026              
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (each day)
Location: Maryland Coordination & Analysis Center (7125 Ambassador Road, Baltimore, MD, 21244)
To register please click this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boulder-crest-foundation-2-day-struggle-well-training-tickets-1997850934927?aff=oddtdtcreator

🧑‍🎄 December 10 & 11, 2026
Time:
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (each day)
Location: TU StarTUp (307 Washington Avenue, Towson, MD, 21204)
To register please click this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boulder-crest-foundation-2-day-struggle-well-training-tickets-1997851182668?aff=oddtdtcreator

Food will be provided for lunch and light refreshments and coffee will be available during the training. Participants with dietary restrictions are encouraged to bring food/snacks as the menu/food provider is pre-selected.

Each class is limited to 25 participants. A waitlist will be established automatically through Eventbrite if the maximum number of registrations is exceeded.


WEBINAR: Odyssey on the Wing: Epic Migration Stories 

We'll put a spotlight on species including Red Knot, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Bell's Vireo. Where are they now as they prepare for migration, and where will they go? Where can we see them? What can we do to help them on their way?

WHEN: Wednesday, August 26 at 4 pm ET | 3 pm CT | 2 pm MT | 1 pm PT | 10am HST

WHERE: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

COST: Free!

RSVP NOW

Mindful Monday

Monday, August 24, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The Power of Talk Therapy

Discover how talk therapy can help you and your family manage stress, navigate life's challenges, strengthen relationships, and support emotional well-being.

Register for 8/24 The Power of Talk Therapy

Monday, August 31, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: The Power of Taking Time for Yourself

Discover why making time to recharge supports your mental, emotional, and physical well-being and helps your whole family thrive.

Register for 8/31 The Power of Taking Time for Yourself

End-of-Summer Dishes

Chef SandraHear Chef Sandra's Invitation!

Tuesday, August 18, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Watermelon and Feta Salad

Juicy watermelon, crumbly feta, fresh herbs, and a lively dressing create the perfect balance of sweet, salty, tangy, and refreshing flavors. Think of this as summer on a plate!

Register for 8/18 Watermelon and Feta Salad

Tuesday, August 25, 11:00 am - 11:45 am: Caprese-Style Sheet Pan Chicken

With school starting soon, it's time to consider simple and satisfying family meals like this dish. Juicy chicken roasted with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, then garnished with balsamic, is a colorful sheet pan meal that feels fresh and flavorful any night of the week!

Register for 8/25 Caprese-Style Sheet Pan Chicken
Healthy U  

Wednesday, August 19, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Teen Talk: Connecting with Your Teen

The teen years can be challenging for parents and teens alike. Discover effective ways to improve communication, navigate conflict, and build lasting trust and understanding with your teens.

Register for 8/19 Teen Talk - Building a Positive Relationship with Your Teen

Wednesday, August 26, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Caring for an Aging Loved One

Caring for an aging loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Discover practical strategies to navigate caregiving with confidence while supporting your well-being and the health of your family.

Register for 8/26 Caring for an Aging Loved One
Thrive Thursday

Thursday, August 20, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Seated Chair Yoga

Practice restorative chair yoga right at your workspace as you stretch and lengthen your spine, increase blood flow, and release muscle tension. It's the perfect mid-day mini-retreat!

Register for 8/20 Seated Chair Yoga

Thursday, August 27, 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Preparing Healthy Meals

It's been said that a healthy home often starts in the kitchen. Learn simple meal-preparation strategies that help you create nourishing meals.

Register for 8/27 Preparing Healthy Meals
Unwind  

Friday, August 21, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Focusing on the Positive Moments

Your mind naturally clings to unpleasant experiences to protect you from danger, but by actively seeking out moments of joy, you encourage the brain to shift that bias. As the saying goes, what you put your attention on grows!

Register for 8/21 Focusing on the Positive Moments

Friday, August 28, 11:00 am - 11:15 am: Bring in the Positive

Create space for positivity and renewal as you shift your focus, release stress, and welcome more gratitude, calm, and optimism into your day.

Register 8/28 Bring in the Positive
Healthier You  

Friday, August 21, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Everyday Time Management

Life is busy! By assessing your time management skills and setting your priorities, you can manage time to benefit you and your family's schedules.

Register for 8/21 Everyday Time Management

Friday, August 28, 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Adolescent Mental Health

Learn the unique states of adolescent mental health and how to support adolescents during the transition to young adulthood.

Register for 8/28 Adolescent Mental Health

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