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NAMI COBB
NAMI Cobb
2018 Leadership Team
President Shevander Dykes 1st Vice President/ Communications Greg Ausham [email protected] Secretary – Donna Hook [email protected]
Treasurer and Parliamentarian– Paul Wiser [email protected]
Advocacy Chair—Sylvia Oliphant [email protected] CIT/Newsletter Editor – John Avery [email protected]
Website Management Chair: Tim Link / Allen Spetnagel [email protected]
Outreach - Linda Akanbi [email protected] Education Chair— Rachel André Glenn [email protected] Programs Chair—Neill Blake [email protected] Hospitality Chair – Debra Howard [email protected]
Directors
Greg Griggs
Debra Howard
Tiffany Welch
Neill Blake
Website: www.namicobb.org
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address:
NAMI-Cobb
P.O. Box 999
Kennesaw, GA 30156
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
1 Monthly Meeting
2 Education Meeting
3 NAMI Cobb in the News
4 NAMI Cobb recognized at Annual Meeting
6 NAMI Cobb at Love’s Doves Women’s Group
7 Bridging the Gap- Skyland Trails
8 Signs of Depression
12 Meeting and Membership Information
Newsletter Date
Volume 1 Issue 1 MAY 2018 FRESH START
Next Membership Meeting
May 17, 2018 7:00 PM
Our featured speaker will be:
Dr. LaShawn Faison-Bradley
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC, NCC, CCTP, CTF-CBT
When past trauma goes untreated, it can influence all aspects
of a person's life. If you have trauma in your past that you have
never processed, "Today you are one step closer to a new you
where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth
and well-being. Together we will examine and break through
those beliefs that hold you back, define goals, and create a plan
to make it happen.”
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Education Speaker Series Presents:
Dr. LaShawn Faison-Bradley is the Founder and Owner of
Inspiring Healing and Hope Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She has over fifteen years of practice experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in residential, community-based and outpatient services. She utilizes innovative strategies to deliver symbolic techniques that increase awareness, motivate growth, and empower others. She collaborates with the clients regarding their psychological or emotional issues to aid them in developing the strategies that will assist them to develop and implement changes that will assist them in progressing towards their goals and leading more enriched productive life. She specializes in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Certified Trauma-Focus CBT (CTF-CBT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Solution-Focused and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Faison-Bradley will present on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on Thursday, May 17, 2018. “I am still passionate about the career path I chose. I utilize innovative strategies to deliver symbolic techniques that increase awareness, motivate growth, and empower others. I am spiritually grounded and believe that my gifts and talents are from God!!!
This event is a FREE community service; all are welcome!
Thursday, April 19, 2018
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Turner Chapel AME Church - Room 187
492 N. Marietta Parkway Marietta 30060
Fresh Start Page 3 NAMI Cobb News We are currently looking to feel three positions at NAMI Cobb. Please check your email updates for additional details. With increased membership, we will have a need to offer more training in the near future to accommodate new members and their families along with the community. Our website will be updated to reflect these trainings as they become available. Although summer is right around the corner, consider sufficient water consumption to meet the demands of the climbing temperatures, which are expected to soar toward 100° prior to June. Up to 60% of the human adult body is water. How much water should you drink a day? Health authorities commonly recommend eight 8-ounce glasses, which equals about 2 liters, or half a gallon. This is called the 8×8 rule and is very easy to remember. We lose over 2 quarts (64 oz) of water every day through the normal vapor exchange of our skin, otherwise known as perspiration. It is a little known fact, but insufficient water consumption is actually a risk factor for various types of cancer. Hydration is critical to blood circulation to allow immune system cells to reach damaged tissues in greater numbers.
Mental Health Month Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, NAMI and the rest of the country are raising awareness of mental health. Each year we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness and their families.
In 2018, NAMI will promote the theme of "CureStigma" throughout all awareness events, including Mental Health Month.
Why this cause is important: One in 5 Americans is affected by mental health conditions. Stigma is toxic to their mental health because it creates an environment of shame, fear and silence that prevents many people from seeking help and treatment. The perception of mental illness won’t change unless we act to change it.
Campaign manifesto: There’s a virus spreading across America. It harms the 1 in 5 Americans affected by mental health conditions. It shames them into silence. It prevents them from seeking help. And in some cases, it takes lives. What virus are we talking about? It’s stigma. Stigma against people with mental health conditions. But there’s good news. Stigma is 100% curable. Compassion, empathy and understanding are the antidote. Your voice can spread the cure. Join NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Together we can #CureStigma.
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NAMI Cobb Affiliate was recognized in several ways at the
NAMI Georgia Annual conference held April 22, 2018
NAMI GA Program Leader Award
NAMI Cobb members accepting the NAMIWalks Affiliate Fundraiser Award
AND NAMIWalks Affiliate Participation Award
NAMI Cobb members accepting Affiliate of the Year - Membership
John Avery (Homefront, IBHAD, CIT) NAMI Cobb John has been instrumental in assisting NAMI GA IBHAD training. He has instructed and facilitated 12 courses throughout the year. He brings with him knowledge and compassion and always brings new ideas to capture the attention of the audience members. He is very skilled at what he does and keeps presenters on pace during all classes. He also instructs and facilitates NAMI Homefront, Mental Health First Aid, ASIST and QPR for Suicide Prevention and is always looking to further his education by attending conferences. He has been a CIT Advocate for many years. He readily provides feedback and has assisted NAMI Ga in so many ways. When john is facilitating a class we never have to worry about the outcome. He’s dependable, organized and ready to assist.
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NAMI Cobb at Love Dove’s Women’s Group
As part of Mental Health Month, NAMI Cobb members Neill Blake, Ryan Moore and Paige Raines were invited by retired therapist, Shirley Hamilton, to speak to the Love Doves women’s group on May 10th at Shaw AME Church. Neill began with han overview of the history of mental health treatment, stigma and the broken mental health system. Then Dr Ryan Moore and Paige Raines each shared their personal experience of living with a mental health condition. Approximately 75 people attended the event. NAMI Cobb speakers are available to speak about mental health to schools, faith groups and civic organizations. For more information or to schedule a speaker, contact Neill Blake at [email protected].
L-R: Neill Blake, Dr Ryan Moore, Shirley Hamilton Dr Ryan Moore shared his personal story of recovery. and Paige Gaines
Paige Gaines shared her journey to recovery. Approximately 75 people attended this Mental Health Month presentation in Smyrna, GA.
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NAMI Cobb Education Meeting April 19, 2018
Marquita Johnson, LPC, spoke to the membership about establishing and maintaining health
boundaries
5/9/2018
NAMI Cobb Inc. Progress Report As voted by members (overwhelmingly) at multiple special membership meetings (in 2017), NAMI Cobb began the transition from an Unincorporated Affiliate of NAMI Georgia Inc. (Cobb County Affiliate) to an (new) Georgia Nonprofit Tax Exempt Charitable Corporation under IRC section 501(c)(3). As a (new) corporation, NAMI Cobb’s Leadership Team developed a Mission Statement to identify the purposes and goals of NAMI Cobb Inc. The Reaffiliation Committee was assigned responsibility to develop bylaws, policies, procedures (under NAMI guidelines), for approval by the NAMI Cobb Leadership, and NAMI Cobb Membership. Upon approval by the NAMI Cobb Membership, Reaffiliation Committee filed application(s) with Georgia Secretary of State to form a new corporation and Internal Revenue Service for recognition as a Nonprofit Tax Exempt Charitable Corporation under IRC section 501(c)(3). (To Be Continued) NAMI Cobb Approved as a Tax Exempt Nonprofit Charitable Organization – What Next?
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"BRIDGING THE GAP" - NEW IDEAS & STRATEGIES ON EARLY INTERVENTION FOR BPD
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration & Coffee
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Agenda as outlined below
SPEAKERS AND TOPICS:
• Perry Hoffman, PhD - President & Co-Founder National Education Alliance for
Borderline Personality Disorder: "Early Detection & Prevention of BPD - Bridging the
GAP"
• Kimberly Vay, EdD - "The Power of Validation: Making sense of your Loved One's
Emotions AND Handling your Own Emotions"
• Cynthia Ramirez, PhD - Clinical Research Study: "Involving Caregivers in DBT Skills
Training for Adolescents"
• Nina Wolverton MA, LAPC, LAMFT - "In this Together . . . The Healing Power of
Multi-Family Groups"
• Jamie Bray, LCSW - "Teaching DBT Skills in Elementary & Middle Schools"
• Jenny Milkey - BPD Consumer in Recovery - "Linguistics of Learning to Live"
• Marnie & Orlando Marra - "Turning Point . . . A Message of Hope for Parents"
• THE CONFERENCE WILL ALSO FEATURE AN OPEN DISCUSSION and Q & A
SESSION WITH THERAPISTS
• Continental Breakfast & Lunch will be Provided
Limited Space - Register early
$85 for Professionals (4 CE credits applied for with GSCSW & GA LPCA)
$45 for Family & Friends
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:
Saturday, September 16, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT)
Skyland Trail: Dorothy Fuqua Center 1961 North Druid Hills Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30329
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Signs of Depression Could it be depression?
Being unhappy isn’t the same as being depressed. Depression is a term often used loosely to describe how we feel after a
bad week at work or when we’re going through a breakup. But major depressive disorder — a type of depression — is
much more complicated. There are specific symptoms that determine whether it’s depression or the sadness we all
sometimes experience in life.
Determining if persistent, unshakable dark feelings are a result of depression can be the first step toward healing and
recovery. Read through these warning signs to see if it’s time for you to see a mental health professional.
1. Hopeless outlook
Major depression is a mood disorder that affects the way you feel about life in general. Having a hopeless or helpless
outlook on your life is the most common symptom of depression.
Other feelings may be worthlessness, self-hate, or inappropriate guilt. Common, recurring thoughts of depression may be
vocalized as, “It’s all my fault,” or “What’s the point?”
2. Lost interest
Depression can take the pleasure or enjoyment out of the things you love. A loss of interest or withdrawal from activities
that you once looked forward to — sports, hobbies, or going out with friends — is yet another telltale sign of major
depression.
Another area where you may lose interest is sex. Symptoms of major depression include a decreased sex drive and
even impotence.
3. Increased fatigue and sleep problems
Part of the reason you might stop doing things you enjoy is because you feel very tired. Depression often comes with a
lack of energy and an overwhelming feeling of fatigue, which can be among the most debilitating symptoms of
depression. This could lead to excessive sleeping.
Depression is also linked with insomnia, as one might lead to the other and vice versa. They can also make each other
worse. The lack of quality, restful sleep can also lead to anxiety.
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4. Anxiety
While depression hasn’t been shown to cause anxiety, the two conditions often occur together. Symptoms of anxiety can
include:
• nervousness, restlessness, or feeling tense
• feelings of danger, panic, or dread
• rapid heart rate
• rapid breathing
• increased or heavy sweating
• trembling or muscle twitching
• trouble focusing or thinking clearly about anything other than the thing you’re worried about
5. Irritability in men
Depression can affect the sexes differently. Research shows that men with depression may have symptoms such
as irritability, escapist or risky behavior, substance abuse, or misplaced anger.
Men are also less likely than women to recognize depression or seek treatment for it.
6. Changes in appetite and weight
Weight and appetite can fluctuate for people with depression. This experience may be different for each person. Some
people will have an increased appetite and gain weight, while others won’t be hungry and will lose weight.
One indication of whether dietary changes are related to depression is if they’re intentional or not. If they’re not, it may
mean that they’re caused by depression.
7. Uncontrollable emotions
One minute it’s an outburst of anger. The next you’re crying uncontrollably. Nothing outside of you prompted the change,
but your emotions are up and down at a moment’s notice. Depression can cause mood swings.
8. Looking at death
Depression is sometimes connected with suicide. In 2013, more than 42,000 people died from suicide in the United
States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
People who die by suicide usually show symptoms first. Often people will talk about it or make a first attempt before
succeeding in ending their life. If you think someone is at immediate risk of self-harm or hurting another person:
• Call 911 or your local emergency number.
• Stay with the person until help arrives.
• Remove any guns, knives, medications, or other things that may cause harm.
• Listen, but don’t judge, argue, threaten, or yell.
If you think someone is considering suicide, get help from a crisis or suicide prevention hotline. Try the National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
Getting help
If you have had some of the previously mentioned symptoms for more than two weeks, you might be suffering from major
depression disorder. Recognizing that you’re depressed is essential to getting the right help.
Depression affects millions of people, but there are varying treatments available, from lifestyle changes to medications.
No matter the path of treatment you choose, asking for professional help is the first step to getting back to feeling like
yourself again.
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Dear Mom & Dad, This Is Why I Can't Stand You. May 1, 2018 | Chloe Estelle
Dear Mom and Dad, Never once in my life have I ever thought that my mom or my dad was the bad guy. You guys have always been my mom and dad, not the enemy. So, I'm imagining the days that I came home from school. Throughout the day, the world reinforced these ideas that “I am not capable.” All day I had to stifle these emotions and be in a loud sensory filled environment. My breaks were not breaks. I didn’t get to curl up for a few minutes in my safe space. Instead I had to walk among 100 other kids who were all yelling over each other and pushing each other about. So I come home exhausted and overwhelmed to a mom or a dad that I know believes I am capable. To a parent who will never leave no matter what I do, unlike my so called friends at school. I know that I can let all my anger and frustration out on my parents and everything is going to be okay when I’m done. In the strangest way, I yell and scream and call my parents names out of love. I kick and punch at my parents in the way that I wish I could kick and scream at my teachers and my principal and the bullies at school. I take my anger and frustration and fears out on my parents. Now, I don’t know in the moment that’s what I’m doing. I feel this strong urge to get my emotions out anyway that I can. It feels good to scream and kick and punch. Afterwards, when you come and ask me what you did wrong- I’ll say “I don’t know.” Because you did nothing wrong. The reason that I blame you is because you do everything right. I can’t blame anyone else, not to their face. If I do, I don’t trust that they will still be there when I’m done screaming and kicking and punching. Now, I know in these moment you are going to forget that I told you I do this out of love and it won’t make any sense. I know it’s still wrong to do this. I feel guilty afterwards every time, but I also don’t know how to cope. But I will learn. You will teach me how. Looking back, I understand all of this. In the moment, I don’t understand any of what I’m doing. Hopefully you will. With Love, Your Child Written by Chloe Estelle https://www.ourtism.com/single-post/2016/05/08/Finding-support-and-help-how-your-community-can-make-a-difference
OurTism works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger profiles build
meaningful connected lives.e are here to listen, empower, validate; provide
lives for Asperger pro
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Thank you so much for your interest in joining NAMI Cobb Affiliate! Please complete the form below, and mail this with your check made out to
NAMI Cobb. (If you wish to pay by credit card, go to www. nami.org and click on “Become a Member”. You will start receiving our monthly
electronic newsletter within the month. You are also invited to attend our monthly education and support meetings at St. James Episcopal Church in
Marietta, 161 Church St. NE, on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30pm (there is a time to look at resources and brochures at 7pm). You are not
alone. Come join us.
NAMI Cobb May 2018
P.O. Box 999
Kennesaw, GA 30156
TO:
Yes, I would like to join NAMI Cobb of Georgia! Date:____________________
Membership is for NAMI Cobb, includes NAMI Georgia and NAMI
Annual Dues: Individual [__] $40.00 Open Door [__] $5.00
Household [__] $60.00 - List specific persons living at the same address.
(Please note there has been a slight increase in membership fees nationally).
___________Donation (I would like to give an additional donation
to support NAMI-Cobb programming and outreach) Name(s):______________________________________
Address:______________________________________
_______________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
I am interested in volunteering. My skill is ________________________.
Support Group Meetings
For families of those with a mental illness
1st Presbyterian Church
189 Church St
Marietta, GA
MONDAYS Time: 7-8:30 PM
Family Support Group Room 048
Connections Support Group Room 046
Contact Neill Blake at 770-427-5353 or
[email protected] with questions
about either support group."
Monthly NAMI Cobb
General Meeting
May 17, 2018
Turner Chapel Room 187 492 N. Marietta Pkwy | Marietta, GA
30060
**Please mail this form along with your check to:
NAMI Cobb, P.O. Box 999 Kennesaw, GA 30156
Thank you for your membership!
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