Thursday, February 27 | 10 a.m.-3p.m. | Central United Methodist Church, Asheville
Join us for our Asheville Faith and Mental Health Summit, where we explore how sacred wellbeing is both healing-centered and trauma-resilient. This gathering will bring together faith leaders, lay members, and mental health professionals to raise awareness and deepen understanding of mental health and trauma-informed care in faith communities.
About the Symposium
We are excited to welcome Bec Cranford, a spiritual director, mental health advocate, and Director of Mental Health Services at Georgia Works as a guest speaker. With over 15 years of experience in harm reduction and homelessness, Bec’s perspective bridges spirituality, justice, and mental health care.
Bec will lead an opening meditation designed to help faith communities create healing-centered, trauma-informed spaces.
We will also welcome Bianca Gragg, LCSWA, founder of Semillas Counseling, as a speaker at our summit. Rooted in spirituality and justice, her work emphasizes co-healing and the interconnectedness of individuals and their environments.
In her workshop on Trauma & Somatic Processing, Bianca will explore trauma responses and the power of somatic practices in fostering healing.
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Partners
More About the Day
- Light breakfast refreshments and lunch provided
- Discussion and networking opportunities
- Workshop and breakout sessions
- …stay tuned for more!