INTERVIEW BY REV. MACE HALL WITH ARLENE AND PAUL SAMUELS DISCUSSING PAUL"S BI-POLAR DIAGNOSIS IN HIS 50'S, Since the diagnosis, Arlene and Paul have been on a mission to eductae and de-stigmatize the topic of mental illness.
From their shared experience through faith a determination, the Samuels have openly and honestly discussed Paul's Bi-polar diagnosis. They co-authored Mental Health Meltdown which in a collection of other people's struggles with their mental health.
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STEP OUT AND SPEAK UP SUICIDE PREVENTION WALK IN PIEDMONT PARK NOVEMBER 2 at 2pm, gather at 130 in the Meadow. PEOPLE OF FAITH UNITING AGAINST SUICIDE.
VIDEO PRESENTATION BY DR. STAN SONU AS HE DESCRIBES HOW CHILDHOOD TRAUMA CONTRIBUTES TO BOTH ADULT MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ILLNESS WITH A HOPEFUL MESSAGE ON HOW WE CAN HEAL FROM ADVERSE CHILD EXPERIENCES
Evening Yoga led by Ann Strader
Thursdays, October 2 - 30 (5 Weeks)
530 - 630 pm Room C208
In this class, we will use our breath to come our minds, move and strengthen our bodies through stretching exercises and end of each class in prayer
This alignment- based Yoga class will help increase your strength, balance and flexibility while building an intentional connection with God. All ability levels are welcome.
Dr. Sonu describes how he was compelled to learn about and treat persons who had experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences(ACEs) as these experiences affect both a person's mental and physical health.
A suicide attempt left 16-year-old varsity cheerleader, Emma Benoit, paralyzed, but propelled her on a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope, and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the United States. My Ascension is a feature length documentary that chronicles Emma’s inspiring journey and quest to walk again, as she works to bring Hope Squad, a school-based suicide prevention program, to Louisiana.
VIDEO PRESENTATION:
RAISING RESILIENT CHILDREN IN A WORLD FILLED WITH ANXIETY AND STRESS.
From Worried to Well: Dr. Ben Hunter, Skyland Trail Mental Health Treatment Facility, discusses the symptoms and causes of anxiety explaining coping skills to relieve worry and stress thereby improving mental well-being
