An important part of easing back into face-to-face social interactions is to avoid assumptions about the comfort level of others and aim to ask questions to understand where they may be in the journey of going back to “normal.” What
Tips for Socializing in Person Again: Communicate Your Boundaries
When returning to face-to-face interactions after the year we have all faced, it can be difficult to overcome feelings of discomfort, awkwardness, and anxiousness. Our second tip in easing this discomfort of returning to a somewhat normal routine is
Tips for Socializing in Person Again: Embrace the Awkward or Discomfort
When COVID impacted us all over one year ago, many of us could never imagine getting used to our remote routines, but now, Zoom meetings, Facetime dates, and virtual happy hours have become a staple of everyday life. We’ve adjusted
Upcoming HRI Events in May!
The Healthy Relationships Initiative is springing into Spring with two great training programs! On May 11, join us on Zoom from 9AM-11AM for our Journey of Foster Parenting training program. Participants will hear from foster parents as they discuss their
Register today for our upcoming PD (earn credit hours in NC!)
Professional Development Training: Responding to Family Violence Calling all NC Social Workers, Addictions Specialists, & Counselors — you won’t want to miss this opportunity to earn credit hours! HRI and the @uncgcyfcp are offering tickets at an extremely competitive
Marriage is Not About Age
“Marriage is not about age; it’s about finding the right person.” – Sophia Bush There is no right age or time to get married or have a long-term committed relationship. Regardless of your timeline, what is most important
Introducing HRI’s 2021 Kindness Champions
Today, the Healthy Relationships Initiative is recognizing our 2021 Kindness Champions of Guilford County! These individuals make their community a better place by spreading positivity to the people in their lives through kindness and compassion. Our first 2021
Tips for Learning to Listen to Your Teen
Tips for Learning to Listen to Your Teen By Javiette Grant, HRI Program Specialist* *Adapted from HRI’s Toolkit for Parenting Teens As a parent with so much life experience, it can be hard to sit back and listen to your
6.3.21 | Talking to Children About Gun Violence
Join the Healthy Relationships Initiative and several experts from UNC Greensboro and the Guilford County Family Justice Center on Thursday, June 3 from 9:00-10:00 am! During this program, we will address how to talk to young children about gun violence,
Dearer Stuff
Have you ever wanted to reach out to a friend going through a particularly difficult time, only to put the phone down and hesitate out of fear of saying the wrong thing? Maybe you don’t even send the text or