On Sept. 14, from 12 -3 p.m., the Heels Care Network is holding a Mental Health Colloquium and subsequently will be hosting a Mental Health Seminar Series. Information about these events are below.
Identity, Cultural Awareness and How to Support One Another
Join us for an afternoon of expert talks and breakout sessions, building upon the discussion and suggestions from last semester’s Mental Health Summit and kicking off our fall semester series of mental health seminars. This colloquium will move us from theory to practice, centering discussion on three topics:
- Practicing Cultural Awareness and Humility, presented by Leah Cox, Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
- Trauma-Informed Engagement in the Community, presented by April Parker, Clinical Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work
- Mental Health and Identity, featuring breakout sessions focused on Mental Health in Latinx Communities, Asian Communities, Black Communities, American Indian Communities and LGBTIQ Communities
Register here to attend this Zoom webinar.
Heels Care Mental Health Seminar Series
It’s Ok to Pause – Facilitated by Crystal Schiller, PhD
Tuesday, October 11th, noon – 1:30 p.m.
Join this session to better understand the theory and practice of mindful pauses.
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Understanding Emotions and How to Talk About Them – Facilitated by Rachel Rifkin, LCSW
Wednesday, November 16th, noon – 1:30 p.m.
Join this session to better understand your feelings and learn strategies to explore and communicate about them.
Register Here