Emily Owens, lcmhca

09/03/2026

Feeling myself today.

09/01/2026

Do what y’all need to do to be well out there.

07/28/2026

07/25/2026

07/25/2026

President Trump’s overhaul of the federal student loan system is now underway. It seems to have inadvertently expedited a legal challenge to his alleged shadow repeal of a repayment plan established more than a decade ago.

07/22/2026

Mental health walk.

07/02/2026

06/27/2026

The Education Department said that student-loan borrowers enrolled in SAVE aren't required to leave the plan until September 29 at the earliest.

06/23/2026

'Resilience' is one of those words that gets thrown around in various ways, and time and again we discover from our participants that it's still deeply misunderstood.

By definition, resilience is "the ability or capacity to adapt, recover and move forward in the face of adversity, trauma, or stress."

At Resources For Resilience, we know that resilience is more than simply “bouncing back.” It’s a layered, biological process shaped by our experiences, our communities, and the support we receive along the way.

We all have tough days. There may even be moments when life feels like more than we can handle. The good news is that science has shown us that with consistent awareness and practice, we can teach our brain and bodies to how to find balance more quickly and easily.

THIS is resilience. It is the potential in all of us to learn, grow, and thrive over time.

As Western North Carolina continues its long‑term recovery from Helene, this work matters more than ever. Our communities deserve the skills, knowledge, and support that make healing possible. Together, we can build the kind of resilience that carries our us forward for generations.

If you’re ready to deepen your own resilience or help strengthen it across our region:

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