5/7/26: FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
FOMO was real before social media scrolling made it a prominent issue. What is FOMO, where in us does it come from, and how can we manage it? Let’s watch this video and talk about it! All are welcome to join the discussion.
5/14/26: Talking to Strangers!
Is it good mental health practice to push ourselves to engage with strangers? Let’s look at a short Ted Talk video on the topic and discuss it.
5/21/26: Why Do We Lie?
We all tell lies, white and otherwise. Why do we do it? Certainly for many different reasons, but let’s look at this video, and then discuss it.
5/28/26: Dissociation Part II again
We’ve had to move this topic a few times, but we’re getting there! Dissociation can involve a sense of detachment, and is considered a trauma response. Join us at 7 p.m. on Zoom to watch more of this video and discuss what we learn.
6/4/26: Hard Worker, or Workaholic?
Join us at 7 p.m. on Zoom to discuss this video about what makes for healthy work/life balance and when over-working becomes unhealthy. All are welcome.
6/11/26: Summer Travel and Mental Health
Summer brings vacation opportunities for many of us, even if they are day trips to local sites, or a weekend at the beach. How does travel impact our mental health? Let’s watch this short video and talk about it.
6/18/26: Why Hard Conversations Feel So Difficult (And How to Handle Them)
Relationships often require us to talk about tough things with people we work with and/or care about. It is a task we usually try to avoid, but we need to take the risk and open the communication. What does that feel like, and how can we have that talk with the best chance of successful resolution and retaining the relationship? Let’s watch this video (12 minutes) about how to approach these conversations and talk about it.
6/25/26: Strengthening Personal Connections
We all want to have personal connections but sometimes the time and risks involved, along with our own “stuff” or inhibitions, get in the way. We’ll watch a short video to help us think about and discuss how we can deepen our relationships with others.