What Care & Connection Offers
Through mindfulness, shared activities, and community, Care & Connection creates a welcoming space for participants to reduce stress, strengthen social connections, and learn practices they can use in everyday life.
Mindfulness Skills
Learn practical mindfulness and wellness practices designed to help you feel more present, manage everyday stress, and support your overall well-being.
Creative Activities
Take part in guided activities such as crochet, gardening, yoga, or other creative and wellness-based experiences. Activities may vary by cohort.
Community Connection
Meet others, share experiences, participate in group discussions, and build supportive relationships in a welcoming community setting.
About the Program
Care & Connection is a free eight-week wellness and social connection program offered through a partnership between the Clarkston Community Center, Georgia State University, and the Refugee Women’s Network.
The program brings adults together in small groups for weekly sessions focused on mindfulness, reflection, social connection, and a shared creative or wellness activity.
Sessions typically last approximately two to three hours, depending on the cohort and activity. Participants are also encouraged to practice what they learn between sessions.
Care & Connection has been offered through multiple cohorts, including English-speaking and Arabic-speaking groups, to help make the program accessible to members of Clarkston’s diverse community.
No previous experience with mindfulness or the program activities is required.
How the Program Works
Program Length
8 weeks
Schedule
Meets once a week for 2 hours, and days vary by cohort.
Small-Group Setting
Each cohort includes 8 to 10 participants
Session Format
- 50 minutes of guided mindfulness discussion
- 60 minutes of group activity
- 10 minutes of reflection and planning
Between Sessions
Participants may receive simple activities or practices to continue at home between weekly sessions.
Who Can Join
Care & Connection is designed for adults interested in strengthening social connections, reducing stress, and participating in a supportive group experience.
Cohort availability and eligibility may vary depending on the current program schedule. Care & Connection has offered both English-speaking and Arabic-speaking cohorts, with language support provided for some groups.
No previous experience with mindfulness, crochet, or other program activities is required.
If you are interested in participating, join the interest list and a member of the program team can provide information about upcoming cohorts and eligibility.
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