Cobb Collaborative would like to invite you to join us for Resiliency Week which will be held February 3-7, 2025. This full week of activities will be focused on growing a more resilient Cobb County. Advocates will have multiple opportunities to share best practices and help to build a more trauma-informed and resilient Cobb community.
Monday, February 3, 2025 | PARTNER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | AM EVENT - BASICS PLAYGROUND PALOOZA AT HENRY PARK
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | PM EVENT - JOURNALING WORKSHOP AT THE BOOKWORM BOOKSTORE
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | RESILIENT COBB SUMMIT
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | AM EVENT - WELLNESS WALK
Thursday, February 6, 2025 | PM EVENT - RESILIENCY DINNER
Friday, February 7, 2025 | RESILIENCY RETREAT - 9AM-4PM
More details on each of these events will be coming soon! In the meantime, carve out some time in your calendar to join us.
A Look Back at Resiliency Week 2024
During Resiliency Week 2024, our community came together to celebrate resilience through a series of engaging activities, workshops, and discussions. From our energizing partner breakfast to thought-provoking keynote speeches and panel sessions, each event highlighted the importance of unity and collaboration in fostering resilience. We're excited to have connected with participants, speakers, sponsors, and supporters who share our dedication to building a stronger, more resilient community.
MONDAY 02.05.24
PARTNER APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
We kick off Resiliency Week with connection! Gathering together, we honored the meaningful relationships and valuable engagement fostered through our incredible partnerships. Thank you so much to each of our partners for the impactful difference you make in our communities!
TUESDAY 02.06.24
RESILIENCY SUMMIT
During the summit, we delved into the HOPE framework, gaining valuable insights from Dr. Stan Sonu and our esteemed panelists. Together, we explored pathways to resilience, leaving us inspired and ready to continue our journey toward building a stronger community.
Dr. Sonu is a double-board certified pediatrician with a passion for teaching about ACEs and training future clinicians on effective and patient-centered ways to address trauma in primary care. Following his keynote address there was a Q&A will Dr. Sonu.
The Summit also included a panel discussion about the four building blocks of HOPE.
These panelists included:
- Brandon Jones, CEO/Founder of Skrews4Life
- Lesleigh Knotts, Mental Health Program Coordinator, Cobb Collaborative
- Ana Murphy, Asst. Director of Student Support, CCSD
- Dr. Jyll Walsh, Assistant Director of Prevent Child Abuse Georgia
- Chloe Young, Family Programs & Grants Manager, PaintLove
WEDNESDAY 02.07.24
NATURE WELLNESS WALK WITH CRM & BASICS + PAINT LOVE WORKSHOP
On Wednesday we found resilience in our environment with a Nature Wellness Walk coupled with a guided discussion using the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)®. Additionally, we hosted a Basics workshop with our friends at Paint Love, focusing on Maximizing Love and Managing Stress.
Thank you to Paint Love for hosting such a wonderful activity!
THURSDAY 02.08.24
RESILIENCY DINNER
From heartfelt exchanges to shared experiences, the dinner was a beautiful display of unity and resilience. Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions, fostering connections and sparking ideas for building a stronger community together. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this empowering evening!
Thank you to HOPE Family Resource Center and Mother’s Finest for helping to make this event a success!
FRIDAY 02.09.24
RESILIENCY RETREAT
Our retreat provided a sanctuary for self-discovery and renewal, featuring rejuvenating activities such as yoga, guided meditation, journaling workshops, and soothing sound baths It was a time of quiet reflection, shared connections, and inner strength.
Thank you to Reed House for hosting our retreat, along with our amazing partners including Julia from the Book Worm Bookstore, Jillian from Freedom Youth Yoga, and Etolya from Medella South Bath & Therapy.
