Eclipse Lit Healing Fest 2022

Join us in celebrating the launch of the second edition of Eclipse Lit, Recovery! We’ll have live music, food, contributor readings, an arts and crafts marketplace, and more! Come check back to see our list of vendors and speakers as we announce them. This event benefits Laurel House, a comprehensive domestic violence agency serving individuals, families, and communities throughout Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Laurel House seeks to advocate for and empower those impacted by domestic violence, as well as advance social change through preventative education, community training, and collaboration to come [...]

luis castanon2023-07-17T08:54:32-04:00July 17th, 2023|Community|

Mission Joy Documentary [Free]

Deeply moving and laugh-out-loud funny, Mission: JOY is a documentary with unprecedented access to the unlikely friendship of two international icons who transcend religion: His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Tutu. In their final joint mission, these self-described mischievous brothers give a master class in how to create joy in a world that was never easy for them. They offer neuroscience-backed wisdom to help each of us live with more joy, despite circumstances. Free. Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square

luis castanon2023-07-14T12:23:38-04:00July 14th, 2023|Entertainment, Mental Health, Screening, Self Care|

Ethics and Boundaries Training Sponsored by DBHIDS

Join us in-person at: Mental Health Partnerships Training Room 833 Chestnut Street, Suite 1100 Philadelphia, PA 19107 This training, adapted to address Peer’s particular needs while working remotely, is intended to support staff in developing and maintaining appropriate boundaries in service provision, and explore and clarify ethical dilemmas. Participants will explore power and privilege and how these differentials affect our work. Participants will practice assessing decisions about boundaries and dual relationships. The Code of Ethical Conduct will be presented and participants will participate in interactive activities to support their learning [...]

luis castanon2023-07-14T08:32:32-04:00July 14th, 2023|Community, Event Registration, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Training|

Self-Care Training (DBHIDS Sponsored)

This two-hour webinar explores different self-care strategies with a focus on peer support work and recovery. Through the use of structured presentations, group discussions and practical activities, this dynamic, engaging and interactive session invites participants to understand the impact of stress and build skills to thrive in their daily lives. Participants will be given the opportunity to identify and evaluate their own strategies, select specific tools from a list of activities, and create a personal self-care plan. This course will take place in-person at: Mental Health Partnerships Training Room 833 [...]

luis castanon2023-07-13T11:13:26-04:00July 13th, 2023|Community, Event Registration, Mental Health, Peer Specialists, Self Care, Training|