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SUMMARY:Teens\, Screens\, and Drugs 3.0
DESCRIPTION:Worried about your teen in 2025? You’re not alone. Today’s parents are navigating unprecedented challenges from AI Chatbots and deepfakes targeting teens to Fentanyl-laced drugs (even in counterfeit pills)\, and much more.  \nWe’re bringing this conversation back after Hurricane Helene postponed our 2024 event. Join us for an updated\, moderated panel discussion with [panelist names/credentials] as we explore: \n✓ How AI and social media are reshaping teen mental health and identity \n✓ The current drug landscape: what’s new\, what’s deadly\, and what parents often miss \n✓ Brain science: why screens are so hard for teens (and adults!) to put down \n✓ Practical strategies for having conversations that actually land \n✓ Setting boundaries that work in real families\, not just in parenting books \n✓ Red flags to watch for and when to get help \nThis isn’t a lecture. It’s a real conversation for real parents dealing with real challenges in Asheville and beyond. Whether your teen is thriving or struggling\, you’ll leave with concrete tools and the reassurance that you’re not navigating this alone. \nThis event will take place on November 5\, from 6:00-7:00 pm at Wrong Way’s River Lodge. There is no cost for attending; however\, space will be limited. Please RSVP to attend in person via this link! This event will be broadcast virtually for free via our YouTube platform! It is not necessary to RSVP if you plan to join virtually.  \nMore information about our panel: \nFor over 35 years\, Beth Hockman\, M.S. has devoted her life to helping young people discover their strength and confidence through wilderness and experiential education. She holds a B.S. in Social Psychology and a M.S. in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University. Her career includes 18 years with Outward Bound in both the U.S and Africa. In 2006\, she co-founded Asheville TAASC\, a nonprofit that blends outdoor leadership and service learning into life-changing experiences for youth. In 2016\, inspired by her twin daughters\, Beth co-launched Girls TAASC\, which remains one of her greatest passions- guiding girls to step beyond the restrictive\, toxic societal narratives placed on them and embrace their adventurous\, authentic selves. As a former teacher and Academic Director\, Beth created innovative experiential curricula that earned national accreditation. For the past 17 years\, she has also been an independent Love and Logic facilitator\, supporting families and educators with practical strategies for raising responsible\, resilient young people. In addition\, she is adjunct faculty for the Center for Creative Leadership\, a founding board member of Fernleaf Community Charter School\, a TEDx speaker\, a former homeschool mom\, and the owner of her own parent coaching business. Her greatest adventure\, though\, is parenting her twin daughters. When she isn’t teaching or speaking\, you’ll find Beth exploring the mountains of Asheville with her family and their two rescue Border Collies. \nKriya Lendzion\, LCMHC\, LCAS\, CPS  has journeyed from her own years as a “hot mess” teen in high conflict with her parents to becoming one of the nation’s leading youth addiction and prevention specialists. She has been a school counselor\, adolescent therapist\, and drug educator for over three decades. As a parent coach\, speaker\, and author\, Kriya empowers adults to be “teen whisperers” with the youth in their lives\, to help “addiction-proof” them for an increasingly risky and addictive world.  Fondly known as “The Drug Lady” in our community\, she regularly conducts drug and addiction education at schools across Buncombe County and provides programming\, consulting\, and training across the country.  \nAs a Health Coach and Facilitator\, Ariana Figueroa\, NBC-HWC is dedicated to fostering a space where insight and meaningful change can flourish. In her Health Coaching work at Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville\, she utilizes positive psychology\, motivational interviewing\, and the neuroscience of behavior change.  In her free time\, Ariana is pursuing a Master’s in Social Work. In her free time\, you might find her kicking around a soccer ball with her son Luke\, hitting the trails with her husband Christopher\, gardening as a family\, or enjoying a quiet moment with her knitting needles. \n​​ \n 
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/teens-screens-and-drugs-3-0/
LOCATION:Wrong Way River Lodge
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SUMMARY:Unlock a Fresh Start:  Tea Tasting & Intention Setting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our third annual contemplative tea ceremony to reflect on the past and prepare for the future. We will explore a variety of teas from around the world while journaling about the events of the past year\, and setting intentions for the new year. Enjoy the warmth of tea and community as we celebrate renewal in the dark of Winter.  \nThis event will occur on Saturday\, January 10\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 pm at Wrong Way’s River Lodge. The event is open only to Integrative Family Medicine members\, and there is no cost to attend. Space is limited to 15 participants. Please RSVP via this link. This event will not be recorded.  \n \n  \n  \nBrian Lewis\, MD\, MPH\, Medical Director and Co-Founder of Integrative Medicine of Asheville\nWith over 20 years of experience in Integrative Medicine\, Brian enjoys supporting clients with a holistic approach to their health goals. He draws from lifestyle\, herbal\, mind-body\, and conventional Western medical approaches. He is the co-founder and medical director of Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville. \n 
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/unlock-a-fresh-start-tea-tasting-intention-setting-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Wrong Way River Lodge
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SUMMARY:Nature and Forest Therapy Walk
DESCRIPTION:When was the last time you truly slowed down? \n\nJoin our guided Nature and Forest Therapy walk to unplug and reconnect. This experience focuses on slow movement and sensory awareness to discover nature's restorative benefits. \nYour guide will offer gentle invitations to help you engage your senses and experience the landscape in a new way. \nForest Therapy stems from Japanese Shinrin-yoku ("forest bathing")\, which addresses stress and urbanization. Research shows it reduces stress and improves immunity\, a tradition expanded in the U.S. by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy  integrating elements of mindfulness\, ecotherapy\, psychotherapy\, and wilderness guiding. \nThis Community Event will take place on May 6\, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Asheville Botanical Gardens. The event is open to Integrative Family Medicine members\, and attending is free. However\, this event is limited to 12 seats\, so sign up now to reserve your spot.  \nPlease RSVP via this link to attend. \n  \nYour Guide:\nNancy Krisel\, LCSW\, SEP\, is certified through the ANFT as a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. She adores time outside and sharing the beauty and wonder of the natural world with others. Her love of nature began in childhood. The birds\, alligators\, banana trees and ocean of her native Florida quietly shaped a lifelong knowing: we are not alone here. We are part of a living\, breathing web of life. Asheville has been her home for more than 20 years\, and she continues to discover new trails and wonders in these ancient mountains. \nNancy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in Private Practice. She brings a grounded\, compassionate presence to all her work\, characterized by deep listening\, collaboration\, and unconditional positive regard — whether in the therapy room or beneath the trees. \nRSVP via this link to attend.
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/nature-and-forest-therapy-walk/
LOCATION:Ashevlle Botanical Gardens\, 151 WT Weaver Blvd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Strength: Fitness & Nutrition During Perimenopause
DESCRIPTION:Perimenopause brings real\, measurable shifts in how the body responds to food\, exercise\, and recovery — and most women navigate it without any concrete guidance. This free public panel changes that. \nJoin registered dietitian Simone Wilson\, MS\, RD\, CPT and physical therapist Tricia Renshaw\, DPT for an evidence-based conversation on what actually works during this stage of life. Together\, they bring clinical expertise in hormonal health\, nutrition\, movement\, and nervous system recovery — and Tricia offers personal perspective as someone navigating perimenopause herself. They’ll address the changes that matter most during this phase\, take on common misconceptions\, and answer your questions directly. \nTopics will include: \n\nHow perimenopause shifts your nutritional needs — and what to do about it\nAbdominal weight gain: what’s driving it and how nutrition can help\nProtecting bone density before menopause\nFoods and ingredients that may ease symptoms — and those that may worsen them\nThe truth about intermittent fasting during this phase\nWhich supplements have real evidence behind them (and which don’t)\nStrength\, movement\, and recovery through midlife\n\nWhether you’re in the thick of perimenopause or want to get ahead of it\, this is a practical\, no-nonsense hour worth your time. \nFree and open to the public. \nThis event will occur on Tuesday\, May 27 from 6:00–7:00 PM at Wrong Way’s River Lodge. There is no cost to attend. Space is limited to 40 participants. \nPlease RSVP via this link.  \nPANELISTS: \n \nSimone is a registered dietitian with a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and clinical training from Mount Sinai Medical Center. She has spent 10 years in private practice helping adults navigate hormonal health concerns — including perimenopause and PCOS — alongside GI conditions\, diabetes\, and lasting weight management. Her approach combines intuitive eating with evidence-based science\, and she holds additional certifications in Plant-Based Nutrition and the Monash Low FODMAP Diet for IBS. \n \n  \nTricia is a physical therapist and owner of Restorative PT in Western North Carolina. With a background in dance and over a decade of clinical experience\, she brings an integrative perspective to movement\, recovery\, and long-term health. Her work combines orthopedic physical therapy with hands-on treatment\, dry needling\, and neuromuscular reeducation using the Neubie. She is BASE certified and currently completing her training through Somatic Experiencing International (SEI)\, informing a nervous system–based approach to pain\, stress\, and recovery. As a perimenopausal woman herself\, she brings both clinical expertise and personal insight to this conversation.
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SUMMARY:Nature and Forest Therapy Walk
DESCRIPTION:When was the last time you truly slowed down? \n  \n\nJoin our guided Nature and Forest Therapy walk to unplug and reconnect. This experience focuses on slow movement and sensory awareness to discover nature's restorative benefits. \nYour guide will offer gentle invitations to help you engage your senses and experience the landscape in a new way. \nForest Therapy stems from Japanese Shinrin-yoku ("forest bathing")\, which addresses stress and urbanization. Research shows it reduces stress and improves immunity\, a tradition expanded in the U.S. by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy  integrating elements of mindfulness\, ecotherapy\, psychotherapy\, and wilderness guiding. \nThis Community Event will take place on June 17\, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Asheville Botanical Gardens. The event is open to Integrative Family Medicine members\, and attending is free. However\, this event is limited to 12 seats\, so sign up now to reserve your spot.  \nPlease RSVP via this link to attend. \nYour Guide:\nNancy Krisel\, LCSW\, SEP\, is certified through the ANFT as a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. She adores time outside and sharing the beauty and wonder of the natural world with others. Her love of nature began in childhood. The birds\, alligators\, banana trees and ocean of her native Florida quietly shaped a lifelong knowing: we are not alone here. We are part of a living\, breathing web of life. Asheville has been her home for more than 20 years\, and she continues to discover new trails and wonders in these ancient mountains. \nNancy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in Private Practice. She brings a grounded\, compassionate presence to all her work\, characterized by deep listening\, collaboration\, and unconditional positive regard — whether in the therapy room or beneath the trees. \nRSVP via this link to attend.
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/nature-and-forest-therapy-walk-2/
LOCATION:Ashevlle Botanical Gardens\, 151 WT Weaver Blvd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nature and Forest Therapy Walk
DESCRIPTION:When was the last time you truly slowed down? \n  \n\nJoin our guided Nature and Forest Therapy walk to unplug and reconnect. This experience focuses on slow movement and sensory awareness to discover nature's restorative benefits. \nYour guide will offer gentle invitations to help you engage your senses and experience the landscape in a new way. \nForest Therapy stems from Japanese Shinrin-yoku ("forest bathing")\, which addresses stress and urbanization. Research shows it reduces stress and improves immunity\, a tradition expanded in the U.S. by the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy  integrating elements of mindfulness\, ecotherapy\, psychotherapy\, and wilderness guiding. \nThis Community Event will take place on July 22\, from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Asheville Botanical Gardens. The event is open to Integrative Family Medicine members\, and attending is free. However\, this event is limited to 12 seats\, so sign up now to reserve your spot.  \nPlease RSVP via this link to attend. \nYour Guide:\nNancy Krisel\, LCSW\, SEP\, is certified through the ANFT as a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. She adores time outside and sharing the beauty and wonder of the natural world with others. Her love of nature began in childhood. The birds\, alligators\, banana trees and ocean of her native Florida quietly shaped a lifelong knowing: we are not alone here. We are part of a living\, breathing web of life. Asheville has been her home for more than 20 years\, and she continues to discover new trails and wonders in these ancient mountains. \nNancy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in Private Practice. She brings a grounded\, compassionate presence to all her work\, characterized by deep listening\, collaboration\, and unconditional positive regard — whether in the therapy room or beneath the trees. \nRSVP via this link to attend.
URL:https://www.integrativeasheville.org/event/nature-and-forest-therapy-walk-3/
LOCATION:Ashevlle Botanical Gardens\, 151 WT Weaver Blvd\, Asheville\, NC\, 28804\, United States
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