Stronger Together: Mindfulness vs. Expectation! with Jeff, Monk and Teacher of Zen Buddhism

About This Session

Stronger Together: “Mindfulness vs. Expectation!” with Jeff, Monk and Teacher of Zen Buddhism

Thursday, November 14th, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Via zoom! You will receive the link via email prior to the event.

 Join us with our guest, Jeff, as he guides us in exploring how mindfulness can help prevent many of our daily struggles before they even begin. Discover practical tools for releasing expectations and embracing the present moment.

We recommend having a paper and pencil on hand.

$25 GIFT CARD RAFFLE! 

Winner picks: Walmart, Amazon, ACE Hardware, or Starbucks

(Must be present to participate)

The event is free but advance registration is required. Register at: 

https://forms.gle/JkFiH9SjhY29nCiF7

Registration deadline: Monday, November 11th by noon.

Stronger Together sessions take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month during the school year. 

***Spots are limited so please be mindful when committing. If you are unable to make it, please let us know so that we can make your spot available to other people in the community.***

Contact Us: drcghp@drcghp.org | 360-532-8950

Meet Jeff: 

Jeff is a monk and teacher of Zen Buddhism, which he has been practicing for almost 25 years. In service of Buddhism's mission to relieve suffering, he has been volunteering in Washington's prison system for over 15 years, teaching Buddhist meditation, ethics, and philosophy to the people on the inside. He also leads a community Buddhist meditation every Wednesday evening at Art HQx in Hoquiam.

About Stronger Together:

Stronger Together is a restorative, multigenerational community and teen positive program for people 12+. Once a month during the school year, we gather around topics of importance to our community, such as self care, positive mental outlooks, and healthy relationships, share information and resources and create a space for learning from one another.

Thank you to Rayonier for your contribution in making these sessions free to our community!

The DRC’s Dialogue Project presents: Community Interventions

Electorate First Aid

While Harborside Chats have wrapped up, the Dialogue Project is just getting started with important work ahead! We’re excited to launch a series of community empowerment sessions, where we’ll provide a range of tools and insights from community leaders across various partner agencies. These sessions will offer informational resources, a supportive place to learn, connect, and more.

The first in the series is the Electorate First Aid, happening on October 16th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the tulalW Building of Grays Harbor College. We’ll explore our “First Aid Kit” for navigating the emotional challenges that can arise during election-related discussions. This session will be held in person, is free to attend, and dinner snacks will be provided - we’re excited to feature savory snacks from Aloha Alabama BBQ!

• Local library experts will explain how algorithms shape the information you encounter and will teach on how your library can empower you with resources to stay informed and engaged
  

• Dr. Bre will provide strategies for managing emotional stress in divisive discussions
  

• Dawn from the DRC will teach practical techniques for handling interpersonal conflict.
  

Gain valuable tools to build understanding, communicate effectively, and stay calm under pressure.

These sessions are free and registration is not required, but encouraged, as it helps us plan and helps your check-in quicker.

ACCESSIBILITY

At The Dialogue Project, we are dedicated to creating events that are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. We strive to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible. The tulalW Building is accessible, if you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 360.532.8950 or email at drchgp@drcghp.org seven calendar days prior to the event to make arrangements. Your comfort and full participation are our top priorities.

Stronger Together: Community Learning Circles

The Stronger Together (English sessions) and Nuestras Historias (Spanish sessions) programs are restorative, community-based cross-generational programs designed for people 12+, teens and adults. Monthly Stronger Together and Nuestras Historias community online learning circles bring together participants to learn and build relationships with one another, further strengthening community bonds.

September through May

(English language sessions)

2nd Thursdays - 6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Dates:

*September 26, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8

Our Annual Restorative Gathering will take place in person in June.


*Modified date.

Check back soon for registration details for this circle, we’d love for you to join us!

Stronger Together: Growing Your Mindset for Success, Unlocking Your Potential with Raymond Gregson

Join us for an uplifting session designed to help guide you in unlocking your potential. In this Stronger Together, we will explore practical tools for overcoming challenges and building resilience and empowerment to grow your mindset for success. With a rich background in peer counseling, trauma-informed care, and personal development, Ray draws from lived experiences to empower others on their journey.

We recommend having a paper and pencil on hand.

$25 GIFT CARD RAFFLE!

Winner picks: Walmart, Amazon, ACE Hardware, or Starbucks

(Must be present to participate)

The event is free but advance registration is required. Register at: https://forms.gle/o2fxmPBrEbzxsuH79

Registration deadline: Tuesday September 24th by noon.

Stronger Together sessions take place on the 2nd Thursday of the month during the school year.

***Spots are limited so please be mindful when committing. If you are unable to make it, please let us know so that we can make your spot available to other people in the community.***

Contact Us: drcghp@drcghp.org | 360-532-8950

Meet Ray:

This journey of my life started in December 2016 when I decided there was no other alternative for me than to make a substantial change in my life and mindset. Failing was not an option!

I have struggled with addiction, depression, anxiety and PTSD. My daughter/s and son have had behavior struggles and experienced physical and sexual abuse, suicidal ideation.

We successfully navigated a C.P.S case and used many community resources, supports, and systems in our efforts to rebuild our lives and relationships with each other. “Unlocking Your Potential.” was one of the tools that was presented to me. I took this class at 50 years of age and it helped to transform my life and mindset.

After an enormous amount of work and struggles, I eventually came to work for and with many of the support systems that helped to assist our family.

I have numerous certificates, several working credentials. I am an instructor and facilitator for “Unlocking Your Potential.” through Legacy Business Cultures, certified peer counselor, basic mediation training, trauma informed approach, substance use disorder, family navigator. Through my lived experiences it is my desire to help empower families, give hope so that others may succeed in their journeys. I will be overjoyed to connect with you and bring this education to your group.

About Stronger Together:

Stronger Together is a restorative, multigenerational community and teen positive program for people 12+. Once a month during the school year, we gather around topics of importance to our community, such as self care, positive mental outlooks, and healthy relationships, share information and resources and create a space for learning from one another.

Thank you to Rayonier for your contribution in making these sessions free to our community!

Stronger Together sessions take place September through May:

(English language sessions)

2nd Thursdays - 6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Dates:

*September 26, October 10, November 14, December 12, January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8

Our Annual Restorative Gathering will take place in person in June.


*Modified date.

"Nuestras Historias: Emprendiendo sin barreras" con Yazmin Carretero M.Ed., MPP, CEO de South Puget Sound Pathways Consulting

Jueves 19 de septiembre del 2024 de 6:30 pm a 8:00 pm

A través de Zoom! Recibirás el enlace por correo electrónico antes del evento.

Este taller está diseñado para empoderar a los miembros de la comunidad que sueñan con iniciar su propio negocio, independientemente de su situación migratoria o documental. Yazmin Carretero, M.Ed., MPP, CEO de South Puget Sound Pathways Consulting, te guiará a través de ejemplos prácticos y un enfoque paso a paso para que puedas transformar tu idea en una realidad empresarial, superando cualquier obstáculo en el camino hacia el éxito.

Recomendamos tener lápiz y papel a mano.

Estaremos sorteando una tarjeta de regalo de $25!

El/la ganador/a elegirá entre: Walmart, Amazon, ACE Hardware o Starbucks

(Debes estar presente para participar)

Este evento es gratuito pero registrarse de antemano es necesario.

Regístrate aquí: https://forms.gle/b8F18Z5a3w6WU2bAA

Fecha límite de registro: jueves 19 de septiembre a mediodía.

Estas sesiones se llevarán a cabo el tercer jueves de cada mes durante el año escolar.

***Estas sesiones son íntimas. Si no vas a poder asistir, por favor háznoslo saber, ya que los preparativos que hacemos son en base a los partícipes que se han registrado.***

Contáctanos: drcghp@drcghp.org | 360-532-8950

Fechas:19 de septiembre, *17 de octubre, 21 de noviembre, 19 de diciembre, 16 de enero, 20 de febrero, 20 de marzo, *24 de abril, 15 de mayo

Nuestro evento comunitario restaurativo se celebrará en persona en junio.

*Fecha modificada.

Stronger Together: Education and Awareness with Sara Owen from Beyond Survival

About This Session

Join us with our friend Sara Owen at Beyond Survival as we learn how we can use education and awareness to fight against human trafficking in our communities.

Thursday, May 9th, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Via zoom! You will receive the link via email prior to the event.

We recommend having a paper and pencil on hand.

$25 GIFT CARD RAFFLE!

Winner picks: Walmart, Amazon, ACE Hardware, or Starbucks

(Must be present to participate)

The event is free but advance registration is required. Register at: https://forms.gle/sqmp59aBoQvUGFZ67

Registration deadline: Tuesday May 7th by noon.

This will be the final Stronger Together Session of the 2023-2024 cycle! Join us for the Third Annual Community Restorative Gathering taking place at Events on Emerson on June 22nd! More details to follow!

***Spots are limited so please be mindful when committing. If you are unable to make it, please let us know so that we can make your spot available to other people in the community.***

Contact Us: drcghp@drcghp.org | 360-532-8950

Meet Sara:

Sara Owen is an Advocate and Prevention Specialist at Beyond Survival, Grays Harbor's Sexual Assault Resource Center. Sara specializes in teaching Prevention curriculum such as Healthy Relationships, Consent, Trafficking, etc... to kids K-12. Her goal is to arm kids, and adults alike, with information to keep them safe & healthy, as well as end the stigma associated with being a survivor of sexual violence.

About Stronger Together:

Stronger Together is a restorative, multigenerational community and teen positive program for people 12+. Once a month during the school year, we gather around topics of importance to our community, such as self care, positive mental outlooks, and healthy relationships, share information and resources and create a space for learning from one another.

Thank you to Rayonier for your contribution in making these sessions free to our community!

Attention Grays Harbor friends: The Harborside Chat will be in Aberdeen next! Join us on Saturday, April 13th. We’ll be holding the Chat at Grays Harbor Public Health (Pearsall Building). The event starts at 10:00 am, doors open at 9:45 am, and the event will go for about two hours.

This event is free! Registration is not required but a ticket secures your spot, get yours here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harborside-chats-aberdeen-pearsall-building-tickets-857190298257
Registration deadline: Friday, April 12th by noon.

What is Harborside Chats?
Harborside Chats is a series of guided dialogue sessions supported by dispute resolution specialists and trained community members. We’re bringing Grays Harbor County into one room with people trained to help others respectfully communicate.

What are we going to talk about?
Each session will be unique and based on the topics you propose. We will collaboratively come up with a list of topics that need action in our local community.If you’re curious to know what these sessions can look like, check out this video from our Executive Director.

What to expect at this session:
Harborside Chats is a unique blend of dialogue, networking, and learning. While we have a structured moderated environment planned, we’re sure topics will arise organically.

Doors will open at 9:45 am, join us for coffee snacks, and connection time, get settled and we will begin the Chat promptly at 10 am. Participants can expect to take part in an activity with a conversation partner followed by a facilitated round table style dialogue.

For those who prefer to prepare in advance, click here to access the Golden Rule Conversation guide - an activity we will be participating in at the outset of our time together. Check it out ahead of time or consider arriving a little early to delve into it. While we'll cover this information during the session, we recognize that some folks appreciate being able to prepare.

DIALOGUE DUET
We will have two $25 cash prize raffles for you to take a friend out and continue the dialogue!

ACCESSIBILITY

At The Dialogue Project, we are dedicated to creating events that are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. We strive to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 360.532.8950 or email at drchgp@drcghp.org seven calendar days prior to the event to make arrangements. Your comfort and full participation are our top priorities.

Communities Thrive When Dialogue Is Alive!

**ATTENDANCE POLICY** Ticket registration secures your spot. Please be mindful of the limited spots available and arrive at least five minutes prior to the start time. Arrivals later than 5 minutes before the event begins will be considered a no-show. Released tickets will open up opportunities for other community members to participate. Arrivals after the start time won’t be allowed entry to the session. Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated.

Ocean Shores: you are our next Harborside Chat! Join us on Saturday, March 9th at North Beach Jr. & Sr. High School at 335 Washington 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569

The event starts at 10:00 am, doors open at 9:45 am, and the event will go for about two hours.

This event is free! Registration is not required but a ticket secures your spot. Feel free to bring a friend! Better yet, bring someone whose viewpoints differ from yours.
Registration deadline: Friday, March 8th by noon.

What is Harborside Chats?
Harborside Chats is a series of guided dialogue sessions supported by dispute resolution specialists and trained community members. We’re bringing Grays Harbor County into one room with people trained to help others respectfully communicate.

What are we going to talk about?
Each session will be unique and based on the topics you propose. We will collaboratively come up with a list of topics that need action in our local community.If you’re curious to know what these sessions can look like, check out this video from our Executive Director.

What to expect at this session:
Harborside Chats is a unique blend of dialogue, networking, and learning. While we have a structured moderated environment planned, we’re sure topics will arise organically.

Doors will open at 9:45 am, join us for coffee snacks, and connection time, get settled and we will begin the Chat promptly at 10 am. Participants can expect to take part in an activity with a conversation partner followed by a facilitated round table style dialogue.

For those who prefer to prepare in advance, click here to access the Golden Rule Conversation guide - an activity we will be participating in at the outset of our time together. Check it out ahead of time or consider arriving early to delve into it before the doors officially open. While we'll cover this information during the session, we recognize that some folks appreciate being able to prepare.

DIALOGUE DUET
We will have two $25 cash prize raffles for you to take a friend out and continue the dialogue!

PARKING
There will be plenty of parking in the school's parking lot.

ACCESSIBILITY

At The Dialogue Project, we are dedicated to creating events that are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. We strive to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 360.532.8950 or email at drchgp@drcghp.org seven calendar days prior to the event to make arrangements. Your comfort and full participation are our top priorities.

Communities Thrive When Dialogue Is Alive!

**ATTENDANCE POLICY** Ticket registration secures your spot. Please be mindful of the limited spots available and arrive at least five minutes prior to the start time. Arrivals later than 5 minutes before the event begins will be considered a no-show. Released tickets will open up opportunities for other community members to participate. Arrivals after the start time won’t be allowed entry to the session. Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated.

Westport, we're coming to you next!
Join us for the next Harborside Chats session on Saturday, February 10th at Ocosta Jr. & Sr. High School at 2580 Montesano St S, Westport, WA 98595

The event starts at 10:00 am, doors open at 9:45 am, and the event will go for about two hours.

This event is free! Registration is not required but a ticket secures your spot, get yours here.
Registration deadline: Friday, February 9th by noon.

What is Harborside Chats?
Harborside Chats is a series of guided dialogue sessions supported by dispute resolution specialists and trained community members. We’re bringing Grays Harbor County into one room with people trained to help others respectfully communicate.

What are we going to talk about?
Each session will be unique and based on the topics you propose. We will collaboratively come up with a list of topics that need action in our local community.If you’re curious to know what these sessions can look like, check out this video from our Executive Director.

What to expect at this session:
Harborside Chats is a unique blend of dialogue, networking, and learning. While we have a structured moderated environment planned, we’re sure topics will arise organically.

Doors will open at 9:45 am, join us for coffee snacks, and connection time, get settled and we will begin the Chat promptly at 10 am. Participants can expect to take part in an activity with a conversation partner followed by a facilitated round table style dialogue.

For those who prefer to prepare in advance, click here to access the Golden Rule Conversation guide - an activity we will be participating in at the outset of our time together. Check it out ahead of time or consider arriving early to delve into it before the doors officially open. While we'll cover this information during the session, we recognize that some folks appreciate being able to prepare.

DIALOGUE DUET
We will have two $25 cash prize raffles for you to take a friend out and continue the dialogue!

PARKING
There will be plenty of parking in the school's parking lot.

ACCESSIBILITY

At The Dialogue Project, we are dedicated to creating events that are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. We strive to make our events as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have specific accessibility needs or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 360.532.8950 or email at drchgp@drcghp.org seven calendar days prior to the event to make arrangements. Your comfort and full participation are our top priorities.

Communities Thrive When Dialogue Is Alive!

**ATTENDANCE POLICY** Ticket registration secures your spot. Please be mindful of the limited spots available and arrive at least five minutes prior to the start time. Arrivals later than 5 minutes before the event begins will be considered a no-show. Released tickets will open up opportunities for other community members to participate. Arrivals after the start time won’t be allowed entry to the session. Your cooperation and understanding are appreciated.

Communities Thrive When Dialogue Is Alive! 

Join the Cosmopolis Harborside Chat on December 9th at the Lion’s Club at 601 2nd St, Cosmopolis, WA 98537

Take advantage of the ultimate community engagement experience of the year!

In a divided landscape, a game-changing event aims to connect folks and provide a chance to be heard! The Cosmopolis Harborside Chat is an event you cannot afford to miss. Mark your calendars for December 9th, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at the Cosmopolis Lion’s Club!

This is different from your typical community gathering. Harborside Chats are a unique blend of dialogue, networking and learning, creating a melting pot that brings communities together to make connections. Attendees don't just speak—they listen to understand, share their voice, and help move local conversation to meaningful heights!

Join the Cosmopolis Harborside Chat Today!

Be part of Grays Harbor County’s innovation in community engagement!

Experience a modern approach to building meaningful conversations!

Meet your neighbors and community members, network, collaborate and have fun!

Be there as the fabric of Grays Harbor County is rewoven with threads of unity, empathy, and insight. Register here. Learn more at www.drcghp.org/dialogue-project, email dialogue@drcghp.org or dial 360.532.8950.

Accessibility is our commitment to inclusivity. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please get in touch with us to ensure a pleasant and accommodating experience. 

This is where conversations spark solutions to pressing issues. Be part of the Dialogue Project’s Harborside Chat in Cosmopolis on December 9th!

Communities Thrive When Dialogue Is Alive!