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R2R – Emotional Growth

Name: R2R – Emotional Growth
Start: 2026-10-20T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-20T20:00:00+00:00

by Alfiia Osipova | Sep 15, 2026

R2R – emotional-growth

The workshop will focus on emotional growth – learning to manage emotions, responding productively to challenges, and developing interpersonal skills

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Suite 2A

If you’re interested in learning more, email Joss@jitfosteryouth.org

Rise to Resilience focuses on health, wellness & healing experiences that support your growth, increase life satisfaction, and develop skills and knowledge that make a positive impact in your life. This is an open and ongoing service that you can join anytime. Workshops run year-round.

Sign up at https://jitfosteryouth.org/rise-to-resilience-application-form/ or connect with joss@jitfosteryouth.org or jason@jitfosteryouth.org

If you’re interested in volunteering with Rise to Resilience or in facilitating a workshop, contact sarah@jitfosteryouth.org

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