Wellness Corner - ReCAST MECKLENBURG

The Wellness Corner provides easily accessible tools and resources related to trauma and stress management, resiliency, and self-care for members of the Mecklenburg County community.

Scroll down to view the latest addition to the Wellness Corner!

"Why it’s so hard to find affordable mental health care" podcast episode

1A, a podcast series produced by WAMU and distributed by NPR, released an episode earlier this year exploring access to mental healthcare in the US.

Hear from Cherene Caraco, Founder, Chief Global Strategist, and CEO of Promise Resource Network, and other experts who discuss the barriers to mental healthcare and potential ways to fix it.

Click here to listen!

Being Your Best Self: Promoting Self-Care and Wellness Workshop Series

This workshop series was originally created for Mecklenburg County employees and is now open to the community. In these virtual workshops, participants will walk away with:

Knowledge about the impact of stress and trauma on the brain
Strategies to prevent burnout and build wellness at home, in workplaces, and in the community
Tools for stress management and self-care

Click the videos below to watch!

Workshop Video 1

Harnessing the Power of Self-Care Plans:

Managing Stress in Times of Crisis

This webinar provides individuals with an understanding of trauma especially in the context of the current pandemic. Individuals will explore the importance of one’s own wellness plan and start the process of developing their own.

Workshop Video 2

Not Just a Buzzword:

The Importance of Self Care Rituals in Everyday Life

This webinar provides individuals with strategies to build a self-care plan. Discussion will include an advanced understanding of the pandemic’s generational altering impact. We will explore how to integrate this knowledge into best practices for overall wellbeing.

Workshop Video 3

It’s a Two-Way Street:

Using a Self-Care Plan to Support Community Resilience

This webinar provides a unique perspective on the relationship between individual self-care and community resilience. Discussion will include ways individuals can support community resilience through their individual self-care plan.