Newsletter Highlights
Trainings and Events from Community Partners:
- Starting 1/9/22: Free Collective Trauma and Resilience Virtual Training Series hosted by Community Mental Health Association of Michigan and the Great Lakes (HHS Region 5) Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
- January to February: Free Online Stay Well Classes for Teens, Children, and Adults hosted by the State of Michigan Stay Well Program
- 2/8/22: Free Documentary in Lansing: Tipping the Pain Scale - A Story of Hope and Healing from Addiction hosted by Cedar Creek Hospital of Michigan
- 2/7/22: Free Online Youth Mental Health First Aid Training hosted by Eaton RESA
- Free Online Tri-County Community Health Resource Guide featuring community partners
Collective Trauma Series by Community Mental Health Association of Michigan and the Great Lakes Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network
It is understood that vicarious trauma is an occupational hazard that often leads to lack of job satisfaction, job productivity, and negative outcomes. Managing stress and prioritizing wellness has the potential to aid in personal wellbeing, enhance workplace culture, and improve outcomes for those we serve. In this session, participants will advance their understanding of the biology of stress and vicarious trauma with a focus on skills that address the stress response and enhance wellbeing.
Questions about the kick off or other sessions in the series? Please contact Anne Wilson at Community Mental Health Association of Michigan: awilson@cmham.org or (517) 237-3153
There is no fee for this training, however registration is required.
Classes for Teens hosted by the State of Michigan Stay Well Program
Staying Well: An Emotional Wellness Workshop for Teens:
The online workshops are geared toward helping teens understand the causes and consequences of emotions. To participate, all you need is an internet connection to Zoom, paper and pencil and an open mind. All sessions are free.
Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m.: Give yourself permission to feel
Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m.:Emotional Intelligence vs. Emotional Judging
Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.: Practical Coping
Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m.: Moving Forward
Notes to Self: A Wellness Series for Teens and Young Adults
“Notes to self” is a series of online workshops designed to help you maintain mental wellness. Using the practice of affirmations, you’ll learn how to detect what you’re feeling in the moment and respond to your own needs; how to create and communicate clear boundaries; and how to build a self-support plan to feel your best and accomplish your goals. Presenter Chardae Korhonen is a licensed clinical social worker and a Youth and Family Outreach Specialist for the Michigan’s Stay Well program.
Dates and topics:
Jan. 16 at 7:15 p.m. - Mental Wellness
Jan. 23 at 7:15 p.m.: Emotional Regulation
Jan. 30 at 7:15 p.m.: Boundary Setting
Feb. 6 at 7:15 p.m.: Self-Care & Goal Setting
Feb 13 at 7:15 p.m.: Celebration & Discussion
Helping Teens Cope with a New Reality
We invite all kids aged 13 to 17 to join us for this Saturday afternoon workshop series. Clinical mental health counselor Zeinab Moussa will guide you in learning new ways to cope with the “new reality” of your lives, even as the pandemic lingers
Dates and topics:
Jan. 21 at 1 p.m.: Understanding thoughts and feelings
Jan. 28 at 1 p.m.: Cognitive Triangle: how thoughts trigger our emotions
Feb. 4 at 1 p.m.: How to cope with, and communicate, uncomfortable feelings
Feb. 11 at 1 p.m.: Putting it all together for self-care and support
Kids & Parents: Creative Coping--An Art-Based Workshop Hosted by the State of Michigan Stay Well Program
Four Wednesday evening sessions from 6 to 7 p.m.
It takes time for children to develop emotional intelligence -- the ability to perceive, understand, and manage emotions. Parents can play a key role in this development by helping their child learn the words and feelings associated with various emotions. The workshops are led by clinical mental health counselor Zeinab Moussa, who has children of her own and loves to get families talking, especially while making art! Her professional background includes providing behavioral and mental health services, special education, and art education.
To participate, all you need is an Internet connection to Zoom and some white paper, scissors, and crayons, markers, or pen/pencil. Register for as many sessions as you like! All are free of charge. Click here to REGISTER.
Dates and topics
Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. – Confidence Boosters
Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. – Circle of Control
Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. – Self-Esteem Boosters
Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. – My Values
Adults: Coping with Grief and Loss Classes Hosted by the State of Michigan Stay Well Program
Mondays at 6 p.m. OR Wednesdays at Noon - ONLINE
Grieving is a painful, intensely personal process, and the added stress of the holidays on top of a pandemic doesn’t make it any easier. The workshops will explain commonly-experienced emotions and guide you through exercises involving art, writing, and relaxation to help process these feelings. They are led by clinical mental health counselor Zeinab Moussa, M.A., LLPC. Supplies needed: plain paper; markers, crayons, pencil or pen.
Register for as many sessions as you like. All are free of charge.
Click here to REGISTER for Mondays at 6 p.m.
Click here to REGISTER for Wednesdays at noon.
DATES AND TOPICS
Monday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. OR Wednesday, Jan. 18 at noon – Denial
Monday, Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. OR Wednesday, Jan. 25 at noon – Anger
Monday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. OR Wednesday, Feb. 1. at noon – Depression & Anxiety
Monday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. OR Wednesday, Feb. 8 at noon – Closure & Healing
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