In celebration of this its 5th anniversary, Lindner Center of HOPE has partnered with the City of Mason to offer a free educational speakers series to members of the public.
The series, “Evening with the Experts: Expert discussion of mental health, addictions and mental wellness with Lindner Center of HOPE clinicians,” will take place on the second Wednesday of each month at Mason Community Center’s Senior Center, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning August 14, 2013 and lasting over the next year.
Register at imaginemason.org/things-to-do/ and select “program sign-up” on the right or contact the Community Center at 513-229-8555. Babysitting will be available for the children of attendees for a fee. Lindner Center of HOPE’s mission includes education about mental health issues, while the City of Mason’s mission includes facilitating wellness.
December Topic:
Helping a Loved One who is abusing drugs/alcohol
presented by Sherry Knapp-Brown, PhD, Lindner Center of HOPE Staff Psychologist
Objectives:
- Attendees will understand the impact of a loved one’s alcohol/drug misuse on family members.
- Attendees will learn about an approach that will encourage loved one to seek treatment.
- Attendees will learn how this approach will help family members enhance their wellbeing.
