Free Community Education Series

Expert discussion of:

  • Mental Health
  • Substance use disorders
  • Treatment and strategies for coping

 

Presented by Lindner Center of HOPE clinicians.

Sponsored by Lindner Center of HOPE with the support
of Manor House and Countryside YMCA.

Third Wednesday of certain months beginning in February 2023
from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at (now 2 locations):

Manor House (on certain months)
7440 Mason-Montgomery Rd.
Mason, OH 45040

or

Countryside YMCA (Event Center) – Lebanon (on certain months)
1699 Deerfield Rd.
Lebanon, OH 45036

And

Virtual Option *by way of virtual platform provided by:

 

 

 

 

Register below under each series you would like to attend.  If any have questions, you can contact Pricila Gran at (513) 536-0318 or email [email protected].

2023 Calendar Series

February 15, 2023

Manor House

The Impact of Trauma on Child Development and Wellbeing Throughout the Lifespan

Megan Schrantz, EdD, LPCC, Lindner Center of HOPE Therapist

The presentation will cover:

  1. Defining childhood trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  2. Identifying and discussing the various effects of trauma during childhood and beyond
  3. Effective treatments for posttraumatic stress

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March 15, 2023

Manor House

Understanding the Mental Health Needs of Today’s Youth

Presenter:  Kristy Hardwick, EdD, LPCC-S, Lindner Center of HOPE Outpatient Therapist

The presentation will cover:

  1. Common concerns and mental health disorders of teens and young adults
  2. Ways to foster positive relationships with youth
  3. How to recognize when youth need additional help

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April 19, 2023

Countryside YMCA

 Addicted to Numbing Mental Illness

Chris Tuell, EdD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, Lindner Center of HOPE, Clinical Director of Addiction Services

The presentation will cover:

  1. The integrative relationship between mental illness and addiction
  2. The addicted brain as it pertains to mental illness
  3. The CUBIS Model of Co-Occurrence in identifying and treating mental illness and addiction together

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May 17, 2023

Manor House

 An Inside Look at Clinical Research

Nicole Mori, RN, MSN, APRN-BC, Lindner Center of HOPE Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

The presentation will cover:

  1. The role of clinical trials in improving diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems
  2. Steps in the clinical trial process
  3. The role of participants in clinical research

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June 21, 2023

Countryside YMCA

Supporting Our Loved Ones with Mental Illness

Peter White, MA, LPCC, LICDC, Lindner Center of HOPE Outpatient Therapist

The presentation will cover:

  1. Identifying what is helpful and unhelpful.
  2. Building up successes even if there is crisis.
  3. What is Self-Care and how to do it.

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August 16, 2023

Manor House

Radical Openness: The Pathway to Enhanced Connection and Psychological Well-Being

Allison Mecca, PsyD, Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program at Lindner Center of HOPE Staff Psychologist

The presentation will cover:

  1. The two over-arching styles of coping based on our bio-temperaments and identify your own personal temperament
  2. An exploration of how maladaptive over-controlled coping contributes to psychological suffering and emotional loneliness
  3. Strategies to engage with the world in a more open, flexible, and vulnerable way in order to reduce psychological suffering

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September 20, 2023

Countryside YMCA

Self-Care is More than a SPA Day – a conversation about how to build a life that you don’t need to escape

Anna Guerdjikova, PhD, LISW, CCRC, Director of Administrative Services, Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program at Lindner Center of HOPE

The presentation will cover:

  1. The six types of self-care and their contribution to wellness
  2. The difference between motivation and intention in self-care
  3. Five committed actions to sustainable self-care

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October 18, 2023

Manor House

Understanding Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders

Danielle Johnson, MD, FAPA, Lindner Center of HOPE Chief Medical Officer

The presentation will cover:

  1. Signs and symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders during and after pregnancy
  2. The risks and benefits of treatment for these disorders

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December 20, 2023

Countryside YMCA

My Loved One Has Anxiety or OCD: How Can I Help?

Lindsey Conover, PhD, Lindner Center of HOPE Staff Psychologist

The presentation will cover:

  1. Cognitive-behavioral approaches to treating OCD and Anxiety disorders
  2. Warning signs and where to look for professional/community help
  3. Evidence-based strategies you can use to support your loved one

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