March 2019
The CODY Project presents: Eliminate the Stigma
Saturday March 9, 2019 Allen Theatres - Stadium 9, "How to Train Your Dragon 3" Doors open at 8:30 a.m., movie begins at 9 a.m. Contact: Angela Fountain La Plata 4-H for tickets 970-382-6465 Limited seating, free to youth
Find out more »Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Axis Health System will host a 2-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) on March 15 and 16 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Archuleta Integrated Healthcare in Pagosa Springs. Participants don't need any formal training to attend. Anyone 16 or older can learn and use the ASIST model. Spots are limited -- please reserve in advance. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may…
Find out more »Moving Through Grief: A program for children ages 8 to 12
This program is for children ages 8 to 12 who have experienced the death of a friend or family. The cost is $25 per child, though there are needs-based scholarships available. For more information and to register contact Judy Austin 970-764-7142, griefcenterswco@gmail.com Space is limited. Register by March 1!
Find out more »May 2019
Mental Health Mardi Gras
The CODY Project is hosting the 2nd annual Mental Health Mardi Gras on Saturday, May 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the LaPlata County Fairgrounds. The event will include extreme games, food and lots of fun. New this year, the event will include a pulled pork dinner with a ticket. The ticket will also enter participants in a drawing for door prizes.
Find out more »June 2019
Benefit for The Grief Center of Southwest Colorado
'Box' written and performed by Dennis Elkins is a benefit for The Grief Center of Southwest Colorado. Performances are June 1 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and are available at The Durango Arts Center, http://durangoarts.tix.com This poignant and often humorous show explores the ways in which our memories and remains are stored in real and metaphorical boxes. "The show actually put ‘words’ to the many feelings I have about losing a loved one." – an audience member
Find out more »July 2019
Grief Support
The Grief Center of Southwest Colorado started ongoing grief support for children in the Silverton Schools in March, with an emphasis on bereavement and postvention as prevention. The initial phase was so successful that we are continuing the program through the summer and the 2019-2020 school year. For more information, contact Judy at (970) 764-7142 or griefcenterswco@gmail.com.
Find out more »August 2019
Trauma and Grief: Common Human Experiences and Homeopathic Remedies to Help Support Healing
A workshop presented by Michelle Hemingway, MD; Judy Austin, MA, LPC; Isabel Frankel, certified homeopath
Find out more »Children’s camp
The Grief Center of Southwest Colorado will be offering a camp for bereaved children ages 7-12 the week of Aug. 12. Contact Judy at (970) 764-7142 or griefcenterswco@gmail.com for more information.
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