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September 23, 2010 For Immediate Release For additional information: Barbara Kerr, APR E-mail: bkerr@clark.edu |
Clark College Presents
“Mental Health Mondays”
Turning learning challenges into strengths
will be the focus of the first fall lecture
in the heralded discussion series
VANCOUVER, Wash. – From stress and codependency to mood disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder, Clark College’s “Mental Health Mondays” series returns this fall, offering insights on important social issues.
“Mental Health Mondays” discussions take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the Penguin Student Lounge, located in the college’s Penguin Union Building on Clark’s main campus. All events are free and open to the public. Clark College is located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver. Maps and parking directions are available at www.clark.edu/maps.
The series will begin on Sept. 27 when Dr. Kelly Fielding discusses “Turning Learning Challenges into Strengths.” The series will continue throughout the fall, covering a wide array of social issues.
The “Mental Health Mondays” sessions are sponsored by the Clark College Counseling Center. For additional information, call 360-992-2902.
Mental Health Mondays Discussions – Fall 2010
Sept. 27
Turning Learning Challenges into Strengths
Kelly Fielding, PhD
Oct. 4
Understanding Codependency
Joe Hook, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Southwest Washington Medical Center
Oct.11
Why is Mental Health a Community Problem?
Oct. 18
Managing Stress with Mindfulness
Yael Schweitzer, MSW
Oct. 25
Sexuality and Communication
Michael Brook, Ph.D.
Nov.1
Group Therapy in Daily Life
Nan Narboe, MSW
Nov. 8
War-related PTSD: A Community Response
Nov. 15
Voices in Exile
Jody Shulnak, Service-Learning Program Manager, Clark College
Nov. 22
Positive Psychology
Stephanie Spak, LMHC
Nov. 29
Mood Disorders
Sheela Choppala, ARNP
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