Let's Talk Mental Health - A Community Conversation Series
A community-building opportunity where stories, information, education, and support can be shared with and among people living with mental health concerns in their families, among colleagues and friends.
SAVE-THE-DATES:
March 4; May 6; July 15; and Oct. 7 - From 3-5pm.
Location for 3/4, 5/6, and 10/7 is Peninsula Temple Sholom - 1655 Sebastian Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010. The July 15 session is at another location which will be provided at the time of registration.
- March 4 - San Mateo County (SMC) Emergency Psychiatric Crisis Intervention Services, including: Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT); and the Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for law enforcement personnel. Featured Speaker: Det. Mike Tabak - SMC Sheriff's Office. RSVP to: MARCIB@comcast.net.
- May 6 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Featured Speakers: Anna Nedelisky, PH.D. - Clinical Psychologist; and Cantor Barry Reich, Parent & Clergy - Peninsula Temple Sholom. RSVP to: MARCIB@Comcast.net
- July 15* - Challenging Assumptions about Mental Illness: Presenters with lived experience talk openly about what it is like to live with a mental health condition; and humanize the misunderstanding, highly stigmatized topic of mental illness by showing that it is possible - and common - to live well with a mental health condition. RSVP to: MARCIB@comcast.net
*SPACE IS LIMITED, RSVP IS REQURED FOR THIS SESSION.
Location information provided at the time of registration.
- Oct. 7 - Personal Trials and Triumphs - A Panel Presentation. Panelists share their stories, offer lessons learned and respond to questions to help others going through similar life challenges. Featuring: clergy, educators, (and other professionals), along with family members of teens and adults living with mental health concerns. RSVP to: MARCIB@comcast.net
Additional Infomation:
- Each session includes a question and answer period with the speakers; opportunities to enhance community connections, and information about available community resources.
- Light refreshments will be served.
- Adults and teens are welcomed
- Hosted by Peninsula Temple Sholom
For more information call: 650.697.2266. www.sholom.org
