Pause and Breathe: Support for Anxious Times
Hello MESH Events Community,
How are you?
I know that for some of us, this might be a difficult question to answer right now, but putting words to our feelings and experiences is a pivotal starting point for maintaining ourselves, finding clarity, and figuring out how to move forward.
Right now, I’m incredibly grateful for this space and for each of you. I wanted to begin this edition in a space of gratitude and invite you to check in with yourself, to put words to what you’re feeling and thinking, because it’s not lost on me that the world feels especially heavy and overwhelming right now. Between the headlines, the quiet personal struggles, and the effort it takes to simply keep moving, many of us are carrying more than we let on.
I want to thank you for viewing this post, for showing up for yourself, and for showing up for your loved ones. It takes a brave heart to seek out support, to stay open, and to keep going. I’m proud of you for being here.
This month’s wellness events were chosen with care, knowing how vital it is to have tools, community, and gentle reminders that you’re not alone. Whether you need connection, coping strategies, space to create, or just a moment to breathe—I hope you find something here for you.
Take what you need. Share what resonates. And as always, thank you for being part of this community.
We're starting the month with offerings that invite you to care for your mental health through simple, accessible practices—like journaling, mindfulness, and learning to set healthy boundaries. These events from July 1st to July 9th are designed to help you nurture a stronger sense of self and build the kind of community that supports healing, whether you're showing up for yourself or holding space for someone else.
Musical Memory Care -July 1st
Hosted by Virtual Brain Health Center: Experience the uplifting power of music and movement, designed to boost your mood, energize your mind, and spark joyful memories. Led by international jazz vocalist Shannon Wallace, who specializes in interactive music workshops for those living with all stages of dementia and cognitive impairment. This interactive workshop supports brain health through physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual engagement. Open to all. Register here
Healing Emotional Wounds: Power & Self‑Worth – July 1st
Hosted by ShareWell: This weekly virtual session, led by trauma‑informed coach Nia Renee, offers tools, mindset shifts, and boundary‑setting strategies to help participants heal from emotional abuse, reclaim personal power, and rebuild self‑trust. Whether recovering from narcissistic abuse or escaping toxic cycles, you can attend this workshop for clarity, confidence, and community support. Register here
Journaling for Well‑Being – July 1st
Hosted by Mid West ARIES: In this online workshop, you’ll explore how journaling can support mental health and overall well-being. Participants will discover different journaling styles to find what works best for them, learn practical tips and techniques to get started and stay motivated, and begin a journaling planner using thoughtful prompts designed to help tell your story. Register here
Understanding Intergenerational Trauma – July 2nd
Hosted by Mindspring Mental Health Alliance: In this one-hour online seminar, we’ll explore how trauma moves through generations—its psychological, emotional, and social impact, and examine its connection to complex PTSD. This session will also offer strategies for recovery and healing. Register here
My Mental Health – Looking After Me – July 2nd
Hosted by Mid West ARIES: This online workshop offers practical tools and strategies to help you better understand and support your mental health. You will discuss tips and tools for managing your mental health on a daily basis and learn how to identify who can help you manage your well-being during times of stress. Register here
Unraveling Anxiety – The Science, Symptoms, and Solutions – July 3rd
Hosted by The Safe Space Place: This online workshop offers an in-depth look at anxiety, exploring the science behind it, common symptoms, and effective strategies for management and relief. Participants will gain a better understanding of how anxiety affects the brain and body, and learn practical tools to support mental wellness. Price: $10 Register here
Out of Your Head, Into Your Body: Quiet the Mind – July 4th
Hosted by ShareWell: Feeling stuck in your head or disconnected from yourself? This weekly session with Nicole Lilly uses breathwork, mindset shifts, and embodied practices to help you move from overthinking and analyzing to being present. You'll explore how to release limiting beliefs, anchor into gratitude, and build self-trust. Register here
Neurodivergent & Proud – July 8th
Hosted by ShareWell: Celebrate the strengths of neurodivergence in this empowering weekly session designed to help you recognize and unlock your unique gifts. Whether you're navigating work, relationships, or everyday life, we'll explore mindset shifts, regulation strategies, and communication tools tailored for neurodivergent minds. Register here
Severe Nausea & Vomiting in Pregnancy Support – July 8th
Hosted by Materna Health: Navigating pregnancy with severe nausea and vomiting can be isolating and overwhelming. This webinar offers insight into hyperemesis gravidarum and how to navigate pregnancy with hyperemesis gravidarum. Register here
Unspoken Goodbyes: The Softness of Letting Go – July 9th
Hosted by BEAM (Black Emotional Mental Health Collective): This online healing circle offers a culturally informed, peer-supported space for Black individuals to process grief and loss. Whether it’s a loss of a loved one, a relationship, or you’re navigating other life challenges, this offering is for you. Price: $10. Register here
This next stretch of events from July 10th to July 16th invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself, with others, and the communities you care about. Whether you’re learning how to support a loved one through mental illness or addiction, tending to your own burnout, navigating grief, or discovering the healing power of art and writing, these gatherings offer space for both individual growth and collective care. Here, rest is resistance, expression is healing, and showing up exactly as you are is more than enough.
Walking Beside Them – Supporting Loved Ones with Mental Illness – July 10th
Hosted by The Safe Space Place: This supportive online session is designed for those who care for someone living with mental illness. Whether it's a family member, friend, or partner, you'll discuss practical tips and strategies to help you navigate challenging times. Price $10. Register here
Disaster Mental Health from a Collective Lens – Trauma & Post-Traumatic Growth – July 11th
Hosted by the Climate Psychology Alliance of North America: This interactive 3-hour training offers practical tools to support nervous system regulation at both individual and community levels. Participants will explore how somatic approaches enhance community resilience, facilitate communal co-regulation, and foster adaptive responses to disaster-related stress. Through experiential learning and discussion, including breakout rooms, you’ll gain strategies to integrate mind-body practices into community mental health initiatives using trauma-sensitive responses to crisis. Open to all. Price $7.20- $35. Register here
Overeaters Anonymous: Fresh Start Atlanta Zoom Meeting – July 12th
Hosted by Overeaters Anonymous: Have you tried to control your eating and weight, but nothing has worked? Compulsive overeating, under-eating, food addiction, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or over-exercising, no matter your challenge with food or body image, you are welcome here. This is a free and confidential fellowship for anyone struggling with food or trying to determine if they have food issues. We believe compulsive eating is a disease like alcoholism is a disease. Open to all. Register here
Rest as the Heart of Resistance – July 12th
Hosted by Liberatory Wellness Network: This 2.5-hour workshop invites participants to rethink burnout through a disability justice framework that centers rest, healing, and interdependence over societal pressures for productivity. You’ll explore practical ways to support yourself and others through burnout, challenge conventional ideas about success and rest, and engage in an artistic practice that encourages vulnerability and community connection. Tiered Pricing: $40 -$80 Register here
We Art Jammin – July 13th
Hosted by Heartistic Freedom: For BIPOC folks. Join this creative and uplifting virtual workshop that uses art as a tool for expression, healing, and community connection. Participants will engage in guided artistic activities designed to inspire joy, release stress, and foster self-discovery in a supportive space. All skill levels welcome just bring your favorite art supplies and an open mind. Free, but donations are accepted. Register here
WAVES – Writing Our Grief - Memory Writing Session – July 13th
Hosted by The Loveland Group: This virtual writing session provides a safe, supportive space for participants to explore grief and memory through guided prompts and creative expression. Designed to nurture healing and connection, the workshop invites reflection on personal loss. All writing levels welcome. Price $10. Register here
Self-Partnering – July 13, 2025
Hosted by Mel Cassidy: This empowering online class invites you to deepen your relationship with yourself through intentional self-partnering practices. Explore tools for self-love, personal growth, and healing that support emotional well-being and authentic living. Open to all who want to nurture a loving connection with themselves. Price $18.18. Register here
Emotional Regulation in Autism – July 16th
Hosted by TVCC: Many families struggle with meltdowns and helping children navigate big feelings. This presentation is designed for parents of children/youth with autism and will focus on what emotional regulation means, as well as learning some proven techniques to cope with your childs emotions in a variety of settings. Register here
Journaling Together – July 16, 2025
Hosted by the Brian Grant Foundation: This one-hour virtual session invites individuals with Parkinson’s and their care partners to explore creative expression through writing. Each session features a unique prompt to inspire reflection and connection in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. Participants are welcome to share their writing or simply enjoy the process of creative expression. Register here
Trauma Solutions for Families Dealing with Addictions – July 16th
Hosted by Mental Health Association NJ: This online event offers practical strategies for families navigating the challenges of trauma related to a loved one’s addiction. Discover tools to foster healing, strengthen support, and nurture resilience throughout your loved one's recovery journey. Register hereFree Educational Group: Survivor’s Guide to Domestic Violence – July 16th
Hosted by Helping Hands Resource Center: This supportive online group provides survivors of domestic violence with education, resources, and tools to navigate healing and safety. Participants will learn about recognizing abuse, building resilience, and accessing community support in a safe, confidential space. Open to all survivors of emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual abuse or trauma who are seeking support and connection. Register here
As July draws to a close, these events highlight the importance of community. Many of these workshops and groups meet regularly, creating safe, consistent spaces to face life’s toughest challenges together—whether dealing with health, addiction, or self-esteem. Know that you are not alone. With the right tools, education, and connections, there is always hope and strength to be found.
More Than Milk – What People Don’t Tell You About Breastfeeding – July 19th
Hosted by Mommy Care Kit: This informative virtual workshop offers honest insights and practical advice about the challenges and realities of breastfeeding. Whether you're a new parent or just curious, this event is for you! Learn about the challenges, joys, and everything in between. Register here
Free Workshop: Reflective Writing for Metastatic Breast Cancer – July 18th
Hosted by SurvivingBreastCancer.org: This supportive virtual workshop offers a safe space for individuals affected by metastatic breast cancer to explore their experiences through guided reflective writing. The session encourages emotional expression, healing, and community connection through creative practices. All writing levels welcome. Register here
Expressive Writing for Breast Cancer Thrivers – Reflect & Recharge – July 22nd
Hosted by SurvivingBreastCancer.org: This virtual workshop invites breast cancer thrivers to engage in expressive writing as a tool for reflection. Register here
The Power of No – Creating Boundaries for a Healthier Life – July 24th
Hosted by The Safe Space Place: This empowering online session explores setting boundaries for a happier and healthier life. Learn how to say no without feeling guilty, prioritize self-care, and establish healthy relationships. This online event is your chance to empower yourself and take control of your well-being. Price $10 Register here
Addiction & Hope (Virtual) – July 24th
Hosted by CareFirst Community Engagement: This educational session explores substance use across the lifespan, offering participants a deeper understanding of how substance use impacts different age groups. Learn about usage trends, the varying short- and long-term risks based on age, and evidence-based strategies for prevention, early detection, and intervention. Ideal for people who want to encourage healthy habits and support recovery from addiction. Register here
Back to School Calm – Helping Kids with ADHD Ease into Routine – July 28th
Hosted by Tri-Synergy Counseling: This virtual workshop supports parents of children with ADHD in navigating the unique challenges of back-to-school transitions. Learn why these shifts can be especially difficult, how to recognize signs of anxiety, and ways to parent from a grounded, regulated place. Register here
Sex Talks – Sexual Wellness Starts with Dialogue – July 30th
Hosted by Fierce & Free Life Coaching: This monthly virtual workshop invites participants into open, shame-free conversations about sex and sexuality. Whether you're sexually active or simply curious, this space is designed to support honesty, self-reflection, and growth. In order to move beyond the sex-negative culture we live in, we need spaces where stigma, criticism, and unrealistic expectations are replaced with openness and compassion. Come as you are—no experience required. Sliding Scale: 0-$25. Register here
Dementia Friends with Special Emphasis on IDD Population – July 31st
Hosted by Pima Council on Aging: Become a Dementia Friend and help create an inclusive, dementia-friendly community. This session provides a general overview of dementia, highlights challenges specific to the intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) population, and offers practical tips for communication. Participants will also choose a personal action step to support dementia awareness and inclusion. Open to all who want to learn and make a difference. Register here
Thank you for being part of this community and for taking steps toward your wellness journey. Although there are many troubling things happening in the world right now, we will get through it together—one breath, one connection, one moment at a time. Healing is not a destination but a path we walk alongside each other. Take good care of yourself this July.
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Healing Happens in Community- Join us in embracing the power of community and self-care—because when we take care of ourselves, we take care of each other.
Warmly,
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