June 13, 2013   Noon – 1:00 p.m.

  Speakers: Charlene Burris, Psychiatric Nurse and Family Member and Chris Mahoney, Case Manager from Mid-east Area Agency on Aging

This presentation will help caregivers identify signs and symptoms of caregiver stress and help assess the level of that stress.  Some interventions to help relieve caregiver stress will be shared. 

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July 11, 2013 TO BE DETERMINED

June 13, 2013   Noon – 1:00 p.m.

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August 8, 2013   Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Topic:  “How to Have Hard Conversations Like a Pro”

Speaker:  Dara M. Strickland, Attorney-at-Law

Dara is an attorney in private solo practice in the St. Louis area who helps families of all kinds navigate the legal system, both through helping with divorce, child custody, and adoption and with planning for the future with wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. Dara particularly enjoys working with families where one or more members face a struggle with mental illness because of the special considerations and creative, flexible planning they need. Dara is a 2007 graduate of the School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis and is licensed to practice in the State of Missouri.

As an attorney, a lot of my job is helping people have hard conversations. What do you want your spouse to tell your doctors to do if you’re in a coma? Who is the best person to manage the money you’re putting aside as a windfall for your very intelligent, mentally ill adult son? Over years of facilitating these tough conversations, I’ve come up with some steps that make them more productive and less painful for all involved, and I'd like to share those steps with you.

September 12, 2013 TO BE DETERMINED

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October 10, 2013   Noon – 1:00 p.m.

 Topic:  Doing What Works: Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Speakers: Michael Pasch, MSW, and Greg Rieger, LMSW from
               Jewish Family & Children’s Service

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment program that seeks to help individuals who are living painful, chaotic lives. This program will explain the components of DBT and its application for both adults and adolescents. The treatmentincludes skills for handling high levels of emotion, developing interpersonal effectiveness, managing crises, and resolving parent-child conflict. The therapy places particular emphasis on mindfulness practice, validation of self and others, and open-minded thinking.

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 BEGINNING ON JANUARY 10, 2013 THE SECOND THURSDAY BROWN BAG LECTURE SERIES WILL BE AT THE HEIGHTS AT 8001 DALE AVE., RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO 63117

THE HEIGHTS IS LOCATED AT DALE AVENUE AND HANLEY ROAD: (Hwy. I-40/64. Exit Hanley Road South. Turn East at first light. Bus line located nearby.)