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SUMMARY:Understanding Anxiety and Depression
DESCRIPTION:   Speaker: Judy Cairns\nAnxiety and Depression are major mental health stressors. This presentation addresses these conditions. Judy will discuss the differences and similarities between these conditions\, as well as the psychology behind them. Learn how to recognize their arrival and ways to cope with and stop them in their tracks. Find out where to go for help if you or a loved one suffers from one or both of these often-debilitating conditions. \nJudy Cairns works with Silver Linings Mental Health Counseling in Cary\, North Carolina. Throughout her career\, she has been committed to connecting individuals\, families\, and professionals with resources that improve quality of life and overall well-being. Known for her authenticity\, professionalism\, and heart for service\, Judy brings both personal insight as a caregiver and professional experience to conversations about mental health. \nAs always\, this presentation is open to everyone and is presented free of charge. Welcoming Wellness is an all-inclusive organization for the community at large where ALL are welcome! While in-person attendance is encouraged\, you may also join us via Zoom Webinar or view it later in our Video Library.  \n 
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/anxiety-and-depression/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T140000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Hospice Care: Improving Quality of Life at End of Life
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Annie Duehring MSW\, LCSW\nMental health plays a vital role in hospice care\, as patients and their families navigate complex emotional\, psychological\, and spiritual challenges at the end of life. This presentation explores common concerns such as anxiety\, depression\, anticipatory grief\, and caregiver stress\, highlighting their impact on quality of life and decision-making. It also emphasizes the importance of continuing mental health treatment when facing a life-limiting illness. When patients\, families\, and hospice providers actively attend to these needs\, it can lead to meaningful improvements in quality of life at the end of life. \nAnnie has been involved with hospice for over 20 years. She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Transitions LifeCare\, Annie’s professional focus has been providing emotional support\, psychoeducation\, and counseling to individuals facing a life limiting illness and those who love or care for them. \nAs always\, this presentation is open to everyone and is presented free of charge. Welcoming Wellness is an all-inclusive organization for the community at large where ALL are welcome! While in-person attendance is encouraged\, you may also join us via Zoom Webinar or view it later in our Video Library. 
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/mental-health-and-hospice-care-improving-quality-of-life-at-end-of-life/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T153000
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SUMMARY:Living and Thriving in Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Melissa Chacona\nMelissa Chacona will share her personal journey of recovery and how the 12-Step program and other recovery tools have facilitated her transformation from active addiction to a fulfilling life as a loving wife\, mother\, community member\, and advocate for addiction recovery.  She will discuss the challenges of recovery including the missteps\, the struggles with activities surrounding addiction\, the role of support of her family and friends\, as well as the mental and emotional toll and losses associated with addiction. \nAs always\, this presentation is open to everyone and is presented free of charge. Come join us and learn about addiction and how you can help your friend or loved one with their recovery journey. Welcoming Wellness is an all-inclusive organization for the community at large where ALL are welcome! While in-person attendance is encouraged\, you may join us via Zoom Webinar or view it later in our Video Library. 
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/living-and-thriving-in-recovery/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T153000
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SUMMARY:A Caregiver’s Story
DESCRIPTION:by Dale and Sandy Mann\nPresentation Overview:\nDale and Sandy Mann have navigated mental health caregiving challenges for nearly 30 years while supporting and advocating for their youngest son through his mental health journey. In this presentation\, they will will share suggestions for the individual with mental health challenges\, PLUS ways to care for the carer while caring for a loved one with mental health issues. Some of the topics they will cover include: \n\nPreserving self – esteem and family\nFocus on home\, health\, purpose\, and community.\nPlanning for the future and still greeting each day as a new day.\n\nMore on the presenters:\nSandra and Dale Mann have nearly 20 years’ experience in leading NAMI family education courses and family support groups. They have been NAMI support group facilitator trainers for most of that time. Their team-teaching\napproach\, as a husband and wife\, has led to many participants feeling encouraged and hopeful about the possibility of the stability of their own families. \nDale is a retired PhD Clinical Neuropsychologist with 39 years of experience in a medical setting. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Clinical Psychologist. He has also worked in a Medical Rehabilitation Program at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs\, CO\, and operated a private neuropsychological practice. Since 2016 he has worked with the NC State Legislature advocating for expanding access to mental health services. He is past president of the North Carolina Psychology Association Board (2024-2025). \nSandra holds a B.S. and M.A in Education and early in her career she taught middle school Language Arts and Social Studies. In Colorado Springs\, CO she worked with the local arts museum as an arts and cultural interpreter\, curriculum writer\, and leader of the volunteer docents. Since moving to North Carolina\, she has worked with the NAMI NC Education Committee and the NAMI Wake Helpline team.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/a-caregivers-story-2/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
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SUMMARY:Social and Cultural Myths Surrounding Antipsychotics Use.
DESCRIPTION:   Speaker: Sarah Merritt Ryan\nDescription of presentation:\nSticking to antipsychotic use is not just a matter of knowing whether you are ill. And it’s not only a matter of negotiating side effects and choosing which ones you can live with. While these are both major factors\, there are also powerful social and cultural myths about antipsychotic use that also influence medication adherence. These cultural myths are perpetuated by stigma and are easy to fall for–I fell for them myself. These common beliefs and sentiments actually produce reversed logic on why and why not to take antipsychotics. Understanding social pressures involved with antipsychotics and how to see through them helps people make better decisions on antipsychotic use. It also helps caretakers to understand these pressures from their loved one’s point of view. \nWho is Sarah Merritt Ryan?\nSarah Merritt Ryan\, MS\, CPSS\, is a writer\, speaker\, and advocate for emotional recovery from serious mental illness. She is a survivor of four psychotic breaks who made a full recovery while choosing to remain on antipsychotics for life. She is diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been in full remission\, symptom-free\, for 14 years. During this time\, she has married\, given birth to a son who is now in first grade\, and rebuilt her career. She is also a Certified Peer Support Specialist through the UNC School of Social Work. \nHer Psychology Today posts are used as training material for resident psychiatrists at the UNC Schizophrenia Treatment and Evaluation Program (STEP) Clinic at UNC-Chapel Hill. She also blogs for Teva Pharmaceuticals. She has been published twice in Writer’s Digest on the topic of writing about mental illness. Her first book-length work of sonnets on faith amidst suffering is called My Soul to Keep and will be released in June 2026 by Prolific Pulse Press. Her full-length memoir\, Threads of Truth\, is in the works. \nShe speaks for NAMI NC\, NC State University\, UNC Psychiatry\, and various community organizations. She was honored as “Hometown Hero” in 2024 by the North Carolina Women’s Courage Professional Soccer Team\, Lenovo\, and NAMI Wake County for her contributions to mental health in the Raleigh-Durham community. She is designated as Parent Advocate for Wake County Public School System for parents living with mental illness. She has a degree in Journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Master of Science degree in Communication from NC State. \n 
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/social-and-cultural-myths-surrounding-antipsychotic-use/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T140000
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SUMMARY:A Caregiver's Story
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, this presentation has been rescheduled for March 22\, 2026.\n by Dale and Sandy Mann\nDale is a retired PhD Clinical Neuropsychologist with 39 years of experience in a medical setting. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Clinical Psychologist. He has also worked in a Medical Rehabilitation Program at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs\, CO\, and operated a private neuropsychological practice. Since 2016 he has worked with the NC State Legislature advocating for expanding access to mental health services. He is past president of the North Carolina Psychology Association Board (2024-2025). \nSandra holds a B.S. and M.A in Education and early in her career she taught middle school Language Arts and Social Studies. In Colorado Springs\, CO she worked with the local arts museum as an arts and cultural interpreter\, curriculum writer\, and leader of the volunteer docents. Since moving to North Carolina\, she has worked with the NAMI NC Education Committee and the NAMI Wake Helpline team. \nSandra and Dale Mann have nearly 20 years’ experience in leading NAMI family education courses and family support groups. They have been NAMI support group facilitator trainers for most of that time. Their work with NAMI is also informed by the experience of advocating for and supporting their younger son who has lived with mental health symptoms and treatments for nearly 30 years. Their team-teaching\napproach\, as a husband and wife\, has led to many participants feeling encouraged and hopeful about the possibility of the stability of their own families. \nTopics of discussion:\n\n\nPreserving self-esteem and family\n\n\nFocus on home\, health\, purpose\, and community.\n\n\nPlanning  for the future and still greeting each day as a new day. \n\n\nDale and Sandy will share suggestions for the individual with mental health challenges PLUS ways to care for the carer while caring for a loved one with mental health issues.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/a-caregivers-story/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T153000
DTSTAMP:20251013T205231Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Mental Health Finances
DESCRIPTION:When a mental health crisis occurs\, one thing often becomes all too clear: Treatment can be expensive. This is especially true when long-term treatment or extended inpatient treatment is required. This session provides valuable tips on how to minimize expenses by taking advantage of programs for which your loved one is eligible. It also covers some ways to prepare now to help provide them with financial resources when you are no longer here. \nSpeaker: Angela Lassiter\, Attorney at Law\nAngela Lassiter is a Legal Officer and Assistant Clerk for the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court. In a previous presentation\, she discussed the Legal Side of Mental Health. This presentation focuses on the Financial pieces of mental illness. Find out the details: \n\nWhat are they and who qualifies?\nWhat are their differences?\nWho runs the programs?\nHow do I apply?\nHow much income per month is typical?\nDo these programs affect the parent’s Social Security?\n\nTopics to be discussed:\n\nSSI – Supplemental Social Security Income\nCDB – Child Disability Benefits\nSSDI – Social Security Disability Income\nFinancial planning strategies\nTrusts – explanation of types and when to use each type.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/navigating-the-financial-piece-of-mental-health/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T153000
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SUMMARY:Addiction and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Amanda Clerkin\, LCSW                                                  & Melissa Chacona\nAmanda Clerkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been working in the field since 2003\, following her graduation from the University of Texas at Austin. She is the Clinical Director for a Reentry Services Program that provides care for those being released from Federal Prison\, and also owns a private counseling practice\, providing telehealth services to clients in North Carolina\, Indiana\, and Florida. She specializes in counseling people with Substance Use Disorder\, having created programs like a therapeutic women’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and a Parenting in Recovery Group to support parents early in recovery. Amanda has also served on boards and commissions in various capacities\, with a focus on Harm Reduction. Trained in Functional Family Therapy\, she works with the entire family unit. \nAmanda is deeply committed to helping individuals heal and recover from the chronic challenges associated with active addiction\, including trauma\, undiagnosed mental health issues\, and unaddressed physical problems. She will be joined by Melissa Chacona\, who will share her personal journey of recovery and how the 12-Step program and other recovery tools have facilitated her transformation from active addiction to a fulfilling life as a loving partner\, mother\, and community member. \nTopics to be discussed:\n\nThe psychology of addiction\nIs there a genetic component to addiction?\nWhat causes addictive behaviors\nAddiction as a self medicating component to other mental health issues\nAddiction is not just alcohol and drugs\nWhat are the signs of addiction and how to recognize them in your loved one\nMy loved one is an addict.  What do I do now?\nTreatment types and sources for addiction
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/addiction-and-recovery/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T153000
DTSTAMP:20250917T141152Z
CREATED:20250827T201215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T141152Z
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SUMMARY:Moving America's Soul on Suicide
DESCRIPTION:This month’s presentation is on Suicide\nJoin Welcoming Wellness for the screening of ‘Moving America’s Soul on Suicide.’ This video is a presentation of 5 people who have attempted suicide or who battle suicidal ideations. It is their stories\, raw and painful\, yet uplifting and hopeful. You will cry. You will learn. You will be inspired by the courage and grit displayed. It will help you understand the innermost thoughts that plague these people\, and the battle they face each day to keep those thoughts from becoming actions. Join us in person or on Zoom as we explore the thought processes that accompany this mental health issue. (This video is shown with permission\, and was produced by Five Lanes – One Road to Recovery and copyrighted in 2023 by Integrated Health Resources\, LLC). \nPlease be aware that this video is of a sensitive nature and may not be suitable for everyone. Consider your attendance/viewing carefully. Not suitable for children.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/moving-americas-soul-on-suicide/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T153000
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CREATED:20250723T003429Z
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SUMMARY:PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Erik Shepard\nErik Shepard graduated from Southeast Raleigh HS and UNC-Greensboro\, and has since\nnavigated his career through the Pentagon\, tours in Iraq and Afghanistan\, Research Triangle\nPark\, and Silicon Valley under various customer support roles. \nErik has spent an equal amount of time managing post-traumatic stress symptoms and\nharnessing post-traumatic growth potential. In this presentation\, Erik outlines his wellness\njourney highlighting obstacles and helpful strategies for making progress out of robust trauma\nexperiences. Erik lives near the North Carolina  Zoo in Asheboro with his wife\, 2 children\, dogs and chickens\, and teaches software to cardiologists. \nTopics:\n\nMy Background\nWhat is Trauma/PTSD?\nHow I experienced Trauma\nMy Wellness Journey\nCurrent State of (Veteran) Affairs/Resources\nFlaws/Why it didn’t work\nWhat worked for me\nHow my network helped\nResources/Future
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/ptsd-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T153000
DTSTAMP:20250723T162806Z
CREATED:20250706T212359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T162806Z
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SUMMARY:Children and Grief
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kris Ford\n“Anyone old enough to love is old enough to grieve.” – Mr. Rogers\nKris Ford is a retired grief and trauma therapist with over 30 years of experience working with children and adults in grief counseling. Her passion for this work is fueled by her own experiences of loss as a child and as an adult. She believes in the transformative power of a healthy grief process.  She served as the Director of Programs for Bo’s Place\, the children’s bereavement center in Houston\, and founded “My Healing Place\,” a child and family grief center in Austin\, TX. She is currently developing “My Healing Place at St. Francis” in Cary.  Support groups for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one are presently meeting twice a month at St Francis UMC.  Children’s groups will start as soon as there are enough children to form a viable group. \nPresentation Objectives:\n\nGain a better understanding of children’s grief.\nGain specific tools for working with the grieving child.\n\nTopics of Discussion:\n\nBasic assumptions about grief.\nUnique aspects of children’s grief.\nChildren’s grief from a developmental perspective.\nChildren’s grief from a family dynamics perspective.\n3 tasks of grieving for children.\nTherapeutic interventions for grieving children.\n\nQuestions will be allowed at the end of the presentation.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/children-and-grief/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T153000
DTSTAMP:20250505T134104Z
CREATED:20250505T133057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T134104Z
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SUMMARY:Bullying
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Raychelle Cassada Lohmann\, Ph.D\, NCC\, LCMHCS\nDr. Lohmann earned her doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from North Carolina State University\, as well as her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Science in Counselor Education. With over 25 years of experience in school and clinical mental health counseling\, Dr. Lohmann has dedicated her career to supporting children\, adolescents\, parents\, and educators. Her deep passion for counseling drives her mission to “help others transform their lives from the inside out.” Dr. Lohmann cofounded Harbor Counseling and Consulting\, PLLC\, and All Purpose Living\, LLC. \n​Dr. Lohmann is also a respected author and speaker. Her work has been featured in prominent national and international media outlets such as the Associated Press\, Chicago Tribune\, Seventeen Magazine\, Scholastic\, and US News and World Report. She has authored 10 books\, translated into eight languages\, and regularly contributes to Psychology Today and other media. \nTopics to be covered:\n\nWhat bullying is and isn’t in elementary\, middle\, and high school.\nHow to discuss bullying with your child.\nSigns someone is being bullied in elementary\, middle\, and high school.\nAddressing child bullying: When to let them handle it on their own\, when to intervene\, and the role the school system should play in resolving this issue.\nIs there a difference in bullying according to gender and/or disabilities/sexual orientation\, etc.\nWhat if your child is bullying others? What do you do then? Where do you get help?\nCyber Bullying: What it involves\, how it occurs\, what can be done to make it stop\, the relationship between cyber bullying and mental health (suicide\, depression\, anxiety\, etc).\nThe long-term effects that childhood bullying can have on your mental health and functioning as a child\, and later in life (as an adult).\n\nQuestions will be allowed at the end of the presentation.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/bullying/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T153000
DTSTAMP:20250505T134006Z
CREATED:20250505T130205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T134006Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Presentation created by the Alzheimer’s Association\, Presented by Dr. Andrea Linares\nDr Andrea Linares is an Adult Neurology Resident at Duke University Medical Center\, Durham North Carolina. \nTopics to be covered:\n\nComparison of Alzheimer’s and Dementia\nRecognize how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain\nList the risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease\nIdentifying the stages of the disease\nHow scientists are working to advance research\nResources available through the Alzheimer’s Association\n\nQuestions will be allowed at the end of the presentation.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/understanding-alzheimers-and-dementia/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T153000
DTSTAMP:20250923T165727Z
CREATED:20250208T195411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T165727Z
UID:672-1743948000-1743953400@welcomingwellnessnc.com
SUMMARY:Early Recovery after Psychosis
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sarah Merritt Ryan\nSarah Merritt Ryan is an author\, speaker\, advocate\, and support group facilitator for mental illness. She is a survivor of four psychotic breaks who made a full recovery while choosing to remain on antipsychotics for life. She is diagnosed with schizophrenia and has been in complete remission\, symptom-free for 13 years. Since her last break\, she has married\, given birth to a son who is now in kindergarten\, and runs her own successful marketing business. \nSarah has a blog on Psychology Today called “Healing Mind.” These posts are training material and required reading for resident psychiatrists at the UNC Schizophrenia Treatment and Evaluation Program (STEP) Clinic at UNC-Chapel Hill. She is a published author. Sarah also has presented webinars for NAMI North Carolina and speaks regularly at NC State University.  She is the Lead Facilitator of the NAMI Wake Connection Support Group (CSG). \nSarah has a degree in Journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill and a Master of Science in Communication from NC State. She is published academically in social sciences. \nTopics To Be Discussed:\n\nSarah’s personal story\nExcerpt from her upcoming memoir – What is it like to be inside a person’s mind in crisis?\nEarly recovery from psychosis.\nHow to maintain long-term wellness\n\nQuestions will be allowed at the end of the presentation.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/what-happens-when-you-are-gone/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T153000
DTSTAMP:20250222T171621Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI-NC (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Amy L. Brundle\, M.Div.\nAmy Brundle has been with NAMI NC since 2022. Prior to her work with NAMI\, she worked as a project manager for a local advertising agency and as a business development coordinator for a prominent NC corporate law firm. She is also an ordained Baptist minister with eight years of professional ministry experience. As a peer who has wrestled with mental illness since adolescence\, she is excited to use her experience and skills in marketing and strategic communications to bring awareness to mental health issues and advocate for those who suffer them. \nAmy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing from Meredith College and a Master of Divinity in Worship Leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Outside of work\, she is an accomplished musician and writer\, a church choral director\, a Kentucky Wildcats fan\, and a huge sci-fi/fantasy nerd. She enjoys cooking\, gardening\, watching college sports\, and traveling with her husband. \nTopics to be discussed: \nCrisis Intervention: \n\nHow do we recognize mental illness in others?\nWhat are the warning signs that a loved one is in crisis?\nWhere can I get immediate help in the event of a crisis.\n\nNAMI – NC’s Educational & Support Programs: These programs support people who are struggling with their mental health\, and also the people who love and care for them. These programs are led by volunteers who have lived experience\, and are educational and supportive in nature. \n\nFamily to Family\nPeer to Peer\nOther NAMI support programs\n\nTime is allowed for questions & answers at the end of the presentation. \nPlease join Amy either in person or on our Zoom webinar. All are welcome! 
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/nami-national-alliance-on-mental-illness-nc/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T153000
DTSTAMP:20250202T192005Z
CREATED:20241210T180343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T192005Z
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SUMMARY:Grief and Trauma's Effects On Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Khris Ford \nKhris Ford is a recently retired Licensed Professional Counselor with 30+ years focusing on Grief and Trauma with persons of all ages and losses of all kinds.  She founded the Austin Center for Grief and Loss\, a thriving non-profit in Austin\, Texas.  Khris is also a trained spiritual director and is the founder and co-director of the North Carolina Institute for Spiritual Direction and Formation\, where she is responsible for the 2-year Institute for Spiritual Directors.   Khris’ passion for the work of grief and trauma is fueled by her own experiences of loss and the firm conviction that these experiences have the potential to transform us\, to move us toward wholeness and the person God has created us to be.  She has “adopted” a mantra from Fr. Richard Rohr\,\n“If you don’t transform your suffering\, you transmit it.”\n.\nTopics to be discussed:\n\n\nSome basic understandings related to Grief.\nWays in which grief may manifest in people of all ages.\nLong-term impact of unattended grief and trauma.\nRecommendations for those caring for a teen or young adult who is grieving.\n\nPresentation Objectives:\n\n\nParticipants will be able to name 5 basic understandings related to grief.\nParticipants will learn about the impact of unattended grief and/or trauma.\nParticipants will learn some ways to support teens/young adults who are grieving.\n\n\nTime is allowed for questions & answers at the end of the presentation.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/grief-and-trauma-in-teens-and-young-adults/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T153000
DTSTAMP:20250114T181140Z
CREATED:20241101T175539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T181140Z
UID:611-1736690400-1736695800@welcomingwellnessnc.com
SUMMARY:Levels of Mental Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dana Carroll\nDana Carroll is a Family Ambassador who helps families navigate to the appropriate mental health and recovery care level. She develops professional relationships with vetted providers and programs locally\, regionally\, and nationwide. These providers and programs are licensed and certified and accept commercial insurance\, Medicaid\, and private pay. \nA Cary mom of two emerging adults\, she once struggled to navigate care for her own family and is now blessed to have a career to guide others to appropriate resources. \nDana has a Bachelor of Arts in communications with a minor in psychology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. She earned her paralegal certification from Meredith College and is a NC Certified Paralegal after passing the NC Bar exam for paralegals. \nTopics to be discussed:\n\nWhat are the levels of mental health care from outpatient to inpatient care and the levels in between.\nWhat is IOP-intensive outpatient programming.\nWhat is PHP-partial hospitalization programming.\nWhat is residential level of care and where does it fit in levels of care.\nWhere can I go in a mental health crisis.\n\nTime is allowed for questions & answers at the end of the presentation. \n 
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/levels-of-mental-health-care-2/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T153000
DTSTAMP:20241018T180428Z
CREATED:20240901T171043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T180428Z
UID:586-1732456800-1732462200@welcomingwellnessnc.com
SUMMARY:CIT - Crisis Intervention Teams
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Eric Johnson – Alliance Health\nEric Johnson is the Crisis and justice support manager at Alliance Health. He has worked there since 2012. Previously\, he worked with Wake County Human Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention. Eric has over 24 years of experience working with people who are justice-involved and have a behavioral health diagnosis. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and his Master’s from Mercyhurst University. \nThe Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT) program is a community partnership of law enforcement\, mental health and addiction professionals\, individuals who live with mental illness and/or addiction disorders\, their families\, and other partners to improve community responses to mental health crises. \nTopics to be discussed:\n\nWhat is CIT\, and why is it so important?\nWho is CIT trained\, and how long does it take to become trained\nWhat topics are covered during CIT training?\nWhat is ACORNS\, and how does it operate?\nWhat is HEART and how is it different than ACORNS?\nA demonstration of how a CIT-trained person handles a mental health Crisis.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/cit-crisis-intervention-teams/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T153000
DTSTAMP:20241021T225130Z
CREATED:20240823T155920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T225130Z
UID:575-1730037600-1730043000@welcomingwellnessnc.com
SUMMARY:Alliance Health and Medicaid
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: James Osborn –  Alliance Health.\nJames Osborn is a Licensed Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with over 30 years of experience. He has worked in various settings in various roles – inpatient\, outpatient\, crisis and assessment\, vocational rehabilitation\, and administration. He is the Director of Community Education with Alliance Health\, the local management entity and management care organization (LME/MCO) for Cumberland\, Durham\, Johnston\, Harnett\, Mecklenburg\, Orange\, and Wake County. He leads a regional team providing education and outreach to improve the health and well-being of people in these communities with complex needs. Their vision is for the people they serve to experience equitable and integrated care so they live healthy\, satisfying lives. Their network of over 4\,000 providers offers treatment and support for mental illness\, substance use disorders\, intellectual/development disabilities (I/DD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). \nTopics to be discussed:\n\nWhat is Alliance Health’s association with the state of North Carolina?\nTo whom does Alliance Health provide services?\nHow do individuals qualify for help?\nWhat type of educational/training programs does Alliance Health provide?\nWhat are some of the mental health organizations Alliance Health works with?\nWhat is the new Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Tailored Plan?\n\nTime is allowed for questions & answers at the end of the presentation.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/alliance-health-and-medicaid/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T153000
DTSTAMP:20240928T221414Z
CREATED:20240704T190716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T221414Z
UID:434-1727618400-1727623800@welcomingwellnessnc.com
SUMMARY:Levels of Mental Health Care ***CANCELED***
DESCRIPTION:Dana Carrol is currently stuck in Asheville\, NC due to the flooding from Hurricane Helene. This event will be rescheduled for a later date. \nDana Carroll is a Family Ambassador who helps families navigate to the appropriate level of mental health and recovery care. She develops professional relationships with vetted providers and programs locally\, regionally\, and nationwide\, which are licensed and certified accepting commercial insurance\, Medicaid and private pay. \nA Cary mom of two emerging adults\, she once struggled to navigate care for her own family and is now blessed to have a career to guide others to appropriate resources. Currently\, she represents Family First Adolescent Services\, an adolescent male program in Palm Beach Gardens\, Florida. \nDana has a Bachelor of Arts in communications with a minor in psychology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. She earned her paralegal certification from Meredith College and is a NC Certified Paralegal after passing the NC Bar exam for paralegals. \nTopics to be discussed: \n\nWhat are the levels of mental health care from outpatient to inpatient care and the levels in between.\nWhat is IOP-intensive outpatient programming.\nWhat is PHP-partial hospitalization programming.\nWhat is residential level of care and where does it fit in levels of care.\nWhere can I go in a mental health crisis.\n\nTime is allowed for questions & answers at the end of the presentation.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/levels-of-mental-health-care/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Welcoming Wellness":MAILTO:welcomingwellnessnc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T153000
DTSTAMP:20240807T170030Z
CREATED:20240704T183449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T170030Z
UID:426-1724594400-1724599800@welcomingwellnessnc.com
SUMMARY:The Legal Side of Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Angela Lassiter is a Legal Officer and Assistant Clerk for the Wake County Clerk of Superior Court. Her education\, training\, and previous employment have shaped her advocacy for underrepresented or misunderstood populations. Angela served as special counsel for patients involuntarily admitted to mental health hospitals through the civil commitment process. She\napprenticed with J. Gregory Wallace\, a well-regarded N.C. elder law attorney\, learning the intricacies of Medicaid\, Special Assistance\, and Veterans Benefits\, and how to align clients with these resources successfully. Angela’s focus has consistently been on guardianship proceedings. In Randolph County\, she served as guardian ad litem for competency hearings and continued this role in Wake County\, where she developed a curriculum to educate newly appointed guardians and inform the public about alternatives to guardianship. She also established Guardian Advocacy\, Inc.\, a nonprofit organization providing free durable general powers of attorney and healthcare directives. \nBefore becoming an attorney\, Angela worked as a North Carolina Magistrate and Small Claims\nJudge for Randolph and Montgomery Counties. She received her law degree from N.C. Central\nUniversity in May 2009 and recently attained her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a\nconcentration in Forensic Psychology from Purdue University. She holds two undergraduate\ndegrees: Forensic Biology from Guilford College and Criminal Justice from Gardner-Webb University. \nAngela was raised in Randolph County\, NC\, by her loving grandparents\, Bill and Joy\, who\ntaught her the value of hard work\, grace\, and kindness in the face of adversity. She is married to\nBrad Willson\, and they share their home with two bulldogs\, Logan and Hank. \nTopics to be discussed: \n\nGeneral Power of Attorney\nHealthcare Power of Attorney\nVoluntary Commitment\nInvoluntary Commitment\nWake County Mental Health Court\n\nTime is allowed for questions & answers at the end of the presentation. \n  \n 
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/the-legal-side-of-mental-health/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240728T153000
DTSTAMP:20240704T212248Z
CREATED:20240614T000612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T212248Z
UID:416-1722175200-1722180600@welcomingwellnessnc.com
SUMMARY:How a Psychiatrist Helps
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Krempasky originally hails from Whitwell\, a one stop light town in rural Tennessee. She graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster\, PA and then returned to Tennessee to attend medical school at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine. She completed her Psychiatry Residency and served as Chief Resident at Dartmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon\, NH. \nIn her current role as Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health & Well-Being at WakeMed Health and Hospitals in Raleigh\, North Carolina\, Dr. Krempasky leads the charge to build a continuum of behavioral health care to support a healthier community. She has a deep understanding of the role psychological stress can play in chronic disease states and is passionate about relieving the suffering that results from untreated and undertreated mental illness and addiction. \nBefore coming to WakeMed\, Dr. Krempasky served as the Senior Patient Safety Officer for Mission Health System based in Asheville\, NC. In this role\, she engaged key physicians as well as other clinical leaders to foster an environment of clinical excellence and a culture of safety across the 800+ bed system. \nWhile she is a notorious early bird and can often be found filling inboxes with coffee-fueled emails in the wee hours of the morning\, Dr. Krempasky tries to maintain at least some work/life balance. She is an avid believer in the healing power of nature and can often be found with her husband and 2 daughters hiking up a mountain\, paddle boarding through a river or driving across country in the family camper. “ \nTopics to be discussed: \n\nThe role of a psychiatrist in mental health\nHow to find a psychiatrist\nWhat to expect during an appt with a psychiatrist\nWhat happens during a psychiatric evaluation\nDiscussion of types of psychiatric medications and their uses\nDiscuss medication management\n\nTime is allowed for questions & answers at the end of the presentation.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/how-a-psychiatrist-helps/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240630T153000
DTSTAMP:20240602T174823Z
CREATED:20240305T202702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T174823Z
UID:76-1719756000-1719761400@welcomingwellnessnc.com
SUMMARY:All About Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Michael Garner – One-Eighty Counseling  Michael Garner LMFT\, DCC is the Clinical Director of Marriage & Family Services as well as the Director of Internships & Clinical Development and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Michael is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) as well as a Distance Credentialed Counselor (DCC). The Distance Credentialed Counselor identifies professional counselors who are specifically trained in delivering traditional counseling through technological means including video chat and more. Michael earned his Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and his Bachelor’s degree from Southeastern University. \nTopics:  \n\nWhat are the differences between a therapist and a psychiatrist?\nWhat’s the purpose of therapy\, and how to find a therapist?\nWhat should my expectations be during therapy?\nWhat are the different types of therapy? (CBT\, DBT\, EMDR\, IFS\, etc.)\nWhat is Dual Diagnosis?\nWhat is Forensic Psychology?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/all-about-therapy/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T153000
DTSTAMP:20240602T174721Z
CREATED:20240305T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T174721Z
UID:78-1717336800-1717342200@welcomingwellnessnc.com
SUMMARY:Acute Psychiatric Resources for Adolescents & Adults
DESCRIPTION:    \nSpeaker: Michele Chassner – Regional Customer Relations Liaison – KidsPeace \nMichele Chassner has been with KidsPeace since May 2022 as the Regional Customer Relations Liaison. She oversees North Carolina’s Cumberland\, Durham\, Johnston\, and Wake counties\, which are serviced by The Hope Center for Youth and Family Crisis. Since graduating from the State University of New York at Cortland with a major in Sociology and a concentration in Psychology\, Michele has established an extensive history in the human service field\, particularly the not-for-profit sector. \nTopics:  \n\nMobile Crisis Unit (MORES 3-20 years)\nThe Hope Center\nUrgent Care (BEHUC 5-20 years)\nIn-Patient (FBC 6-17 years)\n\n  \n \nSpeakers:  Wanda Crawford – Director of Clinical Services – Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health  \nWanda M. Crawford\, LCSW\, CDWF joined Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health after a 17-year civil servant career\, last serving as the Command Social Worker for the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). As JSOC’s Senior Social Work Officer\, Ms. Crawford planned\, directed\, and implemented all clinical aspects of the behavioral health mission for HQ\, JSOC and fifteen units geographically dispersed across the continental United States. \nMs. Crawford has over two decades of mental health experience comprised of inpatient/outpatient care in government and private sectors and she holds a BA in Sociology from Fayetteville State University and a master’s degree in social work from East Carolina University. Ms. Crawford is married to a Special Forces Veteran and is the proud mother of two. \nSpeaker: Dana Heuser – Director of Business Development – Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health \nDana is the Director of Business Development at Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health where her team works to ensure the community and healthcare providers are aware of the services offered by the hospital. Dana’s expertise includes hiring and onboarding teams\, and conducting community needs assessments. Prior to this\, Dana held leadership roles at HCA Healthcare and Evonik Corporation. Dana holds an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Salisbury University. Dana is passionate about helping those in North Carolina find the help they need and enjoys working with a team of professionals who are focused on the mission to “Improve the Lives we Touch.” \nRaleigh Oaks Behavioral Health Topics: \n\nStabilizing and treating patients during a mental health crisis (All ages)\nAnxiety Disorders for adults\nDepression for adults\nBipolar Disorders for adults\nSchizophrenia  for adults
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/acute-psychiatric-resources-for-adolescents/
LOCATION:White Plains UMC\, 313 SE Maynard Road\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T153000
DTSTAMP:20240515T171450Z
CREATED:20240305T202641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T171450Z
UID:40-1716127200-1716132600@welcomingwellnessnc.com
SUMMARY:National Alliance on Mental Illness
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the first presentation of Welcoming Wellness! Our first session is a presentation by NAMI and is an introduction to NAMI’s Educational Courses\, Support Groups and available presentations on Advocacy & Awareness. Also expect to hear personal stories on our speakers’ mental health journeys. \n \nSpeaker: Avi Aggarwal – NAMI Board Member: Volunteer/Programs Committee  \nHaving navigated mental illness as a caregiver to a family member and also via personal lived experience\, Avi has been a grateful recipient of the community and support that NAMI provides via engaging in peer and family programs\, leading NAMI on campus at NC State\, and becoming a volunteer & currently a board member of NAMI Wake County. \nProfessionally\, Avi focuses in strategy\, operations\, and partnerships across management consulting\, startups\, non-profits\, and public health. She is passionate about the role that social drivers of health and employment can play in risk and recovery and about enhancing mental health care quality and access. Avi lives in the Triangle and enjoys cooking\, singing in local choirs\, supporting healthcare innovation\, and reading psychology\, philosophy\, science and history. \n   \nSpeaker: Dan Steever – NAMI Board Member: Board Vice President  \nDan Steever is a successful executive with over 30 years of executive leadership in Sales\, Marketing and General Management. He has served as CEO of two national marketing services companies whose customers were very large retailers and CPG manufacturers. Dan has worked both in public companies\, at an executive level\, and in private equity sponsored companies. \nDan is known as a thoughtful\, mature and passionate leader who excels in working with teams to lead change and improve outcomes. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia\, and has deep experience in Marketing\, Operations\, Strategy Development\, Finance\, Board Management and Fund Development. Dan and his wife Cathy live in Wake Forest and have 4 grown children. \n \nSpeaker: Jeremy Fine – NAMI: Local\, State and National Advocate \nJeremy Fine is a current MD-PhD student at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine\, where he is pursuing a medical degree in Psychiatry and a PhD in Health Policy and Management at the Gillings School of Global Public Health. His research focuses on implementation of models to improve acute mental health crisis systems in the US. Jeremy is also a patient advocate for individuals with mental health conditions\, having lived-experience with OCD. Knowing mental health from the inside-out\, Jeremy has developed an incredible ability to eloquently communicate challenging topics in mental health and psychiatry. He uses his experience as someone living with chronic mental illness to affect change on individuals and the mental healthcare system as a whole. He has advocated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness on local\, state\, and national levels.
URL:https://welcomingwellnessnc.com/event/speaker-1/
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