When we care for ourselves, we are better able to care for those we love and those we serve.
To support maternity health team members, Thriving Hearts offers free trainings for anyone who serves pregnant people in a volunteer or paid capacity.
You are invited to join a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) group training. MBSR is an evidence-based structured training in the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness involves paying attention in the present moment without judgement. It is a skill that can be developed with time and practice. Instructors guide participants through different types of meditation and assist with common challenges. MBSR has been shown to help decrease stress and manage hypertension, diabetes, depression, anxiety, and other chronic conditions.
As a part of Thriving Hearts, all employees and volunteers who work with pregnant women in active Thriving Hearts counties are invited to participate in live online MBSR training. Group meets with a trained instructor for 2.5 hours weekly for 8 weeks. An orientation and a day long retreat are included. Past participants are invited to return for future retreat days. A typical MBSR training costs $400-$1000 dollars. However, fees are waived through the Thriving Hearts program. For participants interested in pursuing MBSR facilitation certification (Mindfulness Instructor), this training meets criteria for completion of the first required training in the teacher pathway.
Find a Thriving Hearts MBSR training
All Events
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) July- September 2026
What is the Community Resiliency Model® ?
A one-time, 90-minute intervention training to enable person-centered, respectful care by addressing compassion fatigue and burnout among health team members.
Who Can Participate?
We will offer this in-person training to health team members serving birthing people in the Thriving Hearts counties.
When is it offered?
CRM training will be offered quarterly, in-person, in each active Thriving Hearts county for the duration of the 4-year intervention period.
Find a Thriving Hearts CRM training
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Community Resiliency Model® Training, Johnston County
517 N Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Conference room
Community Resiliency Model® Training, Guilford County
Community Resiliency Model® Training, Cumberland County
1235 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Community Resiliency Model® Training, Orange County
2501 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Community Resiliency Model® Training, Alamance County
319 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington NC
Community Resiliency Model® Training, Guilford County
Who Can Participate
If you’re a maternity care provider or professional who serves birthing people in Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Cumberland, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Johnston, Orange, or Person Counties, we want to hear from you! You are eligible to take part in this survey.
About the Study
This survey is part of Thriving Hearts, a local health department-led initiative focused on improving support for maternity care professionals. Over the next five years, we’ll conduct the survey six times, about every 9 months, to better understand the health and wellbeing of the workforce.
What to Expect
- The survey is completed online and asks about your mental health, wellbeing, and work experiences.
- Your responses will help shape future efforts to support maternity care professionals across North Carolina.
- Your answers are confidential—they will not be shared with your employer, supervisor, or coworkers.
- You can skip any question and stop the survey at any time.
Why It Matters
Your insights will help us learn what’s working and what needs improvement to make maternity care workplaces healthier and more supportive.
Curious about what’s inside? Preview the Health Team Survey below. Please note, this is for viewing purposes only.
Coming soon!
In early 2026, Thriving Hearts will offer “A Trauma-informed Approach to Maternal Health,” an online designed to provide maternal care team members with an introduction to trauma-informed care in maternal health settings. Additional resources for implementing trauma-informed care practices will be provided at the end of the presentation.
