We all deal with our mental health on a daily basis, just like we do our physical health. This week we will discuss what that is like for each of us, how we deal with it, and how others respond to it. Video: We all have mental health.
Warmup question: If you lived on a farm, which chore above all others would you definitely not want to do?
Do you tend to get down and less energetic as the shorter days of winter approach? This Thursday at 7 p.m. we will discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). We’ll watch one of the following videos together and talk about our reflections.
Warmup question: When you are having a bad day what is the best thing you can do to cheer yourself up?
This week we’ll discuss what we’ve learned and gained from the year, how or whether to make reasonable mental health goals, and facing challenges for the coming year.
Here is a short video we’ll watch:
Positive Reflections on the Past Year for Your Mental Health
And you might also want to read this short article: New Year, Same You — and That’s OK!
Warmup question: What’s your best or most memorable New Year’s party/event/experience?
Hello all,
This week we are discussing the difficulties people face in reintegrating into society after incarceration, a situation which impacts every aspect of their lives, including mental health.
How does it feel to reenter the world with a felony charge on your back and a parole officer watching your every move? Ever been asked on an employment questionnaire whether you have a criminal record? What happens if you say “yes”?
Watch this video describing the challenges imposed on people who are leaving prison.
Warmup: What is one object you own that you should give away or discard, but probably never will?