Embracing Hope erasing stigma - Jewish Family and Children`s

BENEFACTORS
The St. Paul JCC is the location for the
2015 conference. In accordance with JCC policy, please bring your
driver’s license, other photo ID or JCC membership card.
Free round-trip transportation from Temple Israel in Minneapolis
is available with advance request by Oct. 23. Details inside.
Register online at www.jfcsmpls.org
Or mail this completed form to Fall Conference, c/o JFS of St. Paul,
1633 W Seventh St, St. Paul, MN 55102. Thanks to the generous
support of our sponsors, we are able to offer box lunches
at no charge to everyone who registers by Friday, October 23.
See the conference schedule inside for lunch details.
Gail and Brian Berger
Rachel Liba Cardozo Children’s Foundation
Mimi Gleekel in memory of Sherman Gleekel
Embracing Hope
erasing stigma
Judy and Herb Goldenberg in memory of son Thomas Spiegel
Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul Area
in memory of Eva Launer, co-chair of the annual conference
from 2001 through 2007 and a dedicated proponent of
mental health education throughout the community
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis
Jewish Family Service of St. Paul
Laurie and Joel Kramer
Jami Alanna Marks Tikkun Olam Fund of Temple Israel
Nancy and Kevin Rhein
Name(s) Seth Foundation and Stefanie, Robert and Jason Karon
Address State
Zip
Phone Sholom
Featuring Keynoter Adam Levy
Honeydogs rock band lead singer responds
to the tragic suicide of his son
PATRONS
Sue Colby and Larry Baill
Checks should be made payable to Mental Health Education Project
and mailed with your registration form to JFS (address above).
There’s still time to become a
15th Anniversary Sponsor!
Sponsors help underwrite the conference and allow us to
keep the MHEP conference free and open to everyone.
BENEFACTORS $1,000
PATRONS $500
SUPPORTERS $250
All 15th Anniversary Sponsorships are fully tax-deductible. Sponsorships
received by Oct. 8 will be acknowledged in the conference program.
The list at right includes sponsorships received as of July 31.
Donate online at http://tinyurl.com/MHEP-DonateNow.
Or mail a check to Fall Conference, c/o JFS of St. Paul,
1633 W Seventh St, St Paul, MN 55102. Make checks
payable to Mental Health Education Project. For more
information contact Laurie Kramer at 952-417-2149.
Heidi and Howard Gilbert
Hadassah – Upper Midwest Region
Michael and Lesli Launer in memory of Eva Launer
Natalie Levin and Steve Gilberstadt
Nancy and Allen Levine
Martin Segal
Beth Silverwater and Norman Greenberg
Linda and Brian Tell
MEDIA SPONSOR
The American Jewish World
IN KIND DONATIONS
Cub Foods Knollwood
Kowalski’s on Grand
Sam’s Club
Sholom
St. Paul JCC
The Mental Health Education Project (MHEP)
raises awareness of mental health, offers education and training, and
provides support for families and individuals. The project received the
2003 Faith Community of the Year Award from NAMI-MN. MHEP
is a collaborative program of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of
Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul.
A PROGRAM OF JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF
MINNEAPOLIS (JFCS) AND JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF ST. PAUL (JFS)
YES a voluntary contribution of $ is enclosed.
SUPPORTERS
Douglas and Janet Fiola
FREE and open to all!
YES I have attended this conference in previous years.
National Council of Jewish Women St. Paul and Greater Minneapolis Sections
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR
St. Paul JCC
1375 St Paul Ave
St Paul, MN 55116
YES please contact me about special accommodations at the conference.
Minneapolis Jewish Federation
EDUCATION PROJECT
Session Two
(#12– 20)
Sunday, November 8
mental
Workshop choices: Session One (#1–11) Person 1 Person 2 Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul and
Women’s Philanthropy of St. Paul
HEALTH
people for the conference on Nov. 8.
Sunday, November 8
10:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Please register #
FEATURING KEYNOTER
Adam Levy
Richard and Susan Goldman
C/O JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICE OF MINNEAPOLIS
13100 WAYZATA BLVD, SUITE 400 | MINNETONKA, MN 55305-1839
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TWIN CITIES JEWISH COMMUNITY
PRESENTS THE 15TH ANNUAL
CONFERENCE ON MENTAL HEALTH
Twin Cities, MN
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REGISTRATION
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR
St. Paul JCC
KEYNOTE
Adam Levy has led The
Honeydogs, Minneapolis-based roots rock-pop
chameleons, for more
than 20 years. He has
also led collaborations
in genres ranging from
classical to soul, children’s to experimental
music, and has been a
social worker, teacher,
mentor and activist in
political causes. His
first solo album, to be
released this fall by Think Piece Publishing, focuses on his son Daniel’s
struggles with mental illness and subsequent suicide in 2012 at age 21. It
is Adam’s most personal record to date, relying heavily on his guitar
playing, voice and provocative lyrics.
In the years since Daniel’s death, Adam has organized forums with other
musicians on mental health issues and has spoken out publicly about
what it’s like to parent a child who is determined to die. His keynote will
include performances of songs from his new album, Naubinway. Adam
will also participate in Embracing Hope, the musical closing ceremony at
the end of the conference.
There will be a pre-conference in-store performance on Wednesday,
Nov. 4, at Electric Fetus. Details at right at bottom of column.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
10:00 Auditorium opens for seating
11:00–12:15 Keynote Session with Adam Levy:
Journey from Naubinway
Adam’s son, Daniel, died of suicide at age 21. Naubinway,
a place in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is the last place
Daniel’s mother saw him smiling and laughing and happy.
Adam will talk about the family’s journey through pain
and stigma, and the role that music has played in helping
him move towards healing. As part of his keynote he will
perform several songs from his new solo album.
ASL interpretation will be available during the keynote session.
12:15–1:00 Lunch and Resource Fair (dietary laws observed)
Pick up free educational materials, or purchase music
by Adam Levy, or books on mental health topics.
Books provided by SubText Books, 6 W 5th St,
downtown St. Paul.
Register by Friday, Oct. 23, to receive a Kosher box lunch
at no charge. Lunches include sandwiches or veggie wraps
prepared by Sholom, plus fresh fruit, cookie and chips.
We are unable to accommodate special dietary needs but
you are welcome to bring your own vegetarian lunch.
1:00–2:05 Workshops Session One: #1-11
2:20–3:25 Workshops Session Two: #12-20
3:30–4:00 Embracing Hope: A Musical Closing
with Adam Levy
20 workshops in two sessions to choose from
Session One
1:00-2:05 p.m.
1. Overcoming Shame
Part One: What shame is and how it affects us
Shame underlies addictions, violence and depression. Learn about internalization,
shame vs. guilt, defenses against feeling shame, shame-based negative self-talk,
faulty thinking patterns, types of shame and rules of a shame-based system.
Presenter: Michael Obsatz PhD is professor emeritus at Macalester, author of
Raising Nonviolent Children in a Violent World, and producer of Journeyman, an
award-winning documentary about mentoring boys. See workshop #13 for Part
Two. You may attend Part One, Part Two, or both.
2. Medication Therapy Management for People with Mental Illnesses
Medication management is a challenge for people with chronic illnesses. What
can you do about problematic interactions between drugs prescribed for mental
illnesses and other medical conditions? How can a Doctor of Pharmacy improve
your care? Where can you get help with the high cost of drugs? Presenters: Michael
Trangle MD is a psychiatrist and director of behavioral health at HealthPartners
and Regions Hospital. Jacob Held PharmD is a clinical pharmacy specialist in
psychiatry at Regions.
3. Mental Health Issues & Intimate Relationships
Intimate relationships with a partner who has depression or other issues are often
characterized by negative communication, blame and withdrawal. This workshop
will identify interactions that spiral into negative patterns and raw spots that
drive negative cycles. Presenter: Renee Segal is a Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist and certified Emotionally Focused Therapist.
4. The Civil Commitment Process: Legal and case management
perspectives for families
The prospect of having someone you love be placed on a mental health commitment
is often confusing and frightening. Panelists will offer perspectives on the process,
how it impacts families, and the reality of time on a commitment and thereafter.
Panelists: Attorney William Lubov has practiced in the area of mental health
law for 30+ years. Katy Andeross LICSW MSW is a psychotherapist at JFCS of
Minneapolis. Ruth Johnson LGSW MSW is a behavioral health case manager at
Vail Place. Moderator: Ruth Paley LICSW is Clinical Services Director at JFCS.
5. Dementia and Co-occurring Mental Health Issues
This session will address the impact of mental health issues (particularly depression)
on older adults who are experiencing dementia, the importance of recognizing
co-occurring mental health issues with dementia, and appropriate treatment
options for individuals experiencing both. Presenter: William Orr MD PhD is
a neuroscientist and geriatric psychiatrist. He is assistant professor of psychiatry
at the U of M Medical School and treats patients with dementia in inpatient and
outpatient settings.
6. Understanding Anger as Temporary Insanity
How can so many people in the world today be so angry that they want to do harm
to others? This workshop will help you understand triggers of anger, including
feeling attacked in some way or feeling loss. Presenter: Mary Jo Meadow PhD is an
author and professor emerita of psychology and religious studies at MSU Mankato.
7. Mental Illness and Addiction: Treatment, Recovery and Hope
A panel of experts will share experiences and insights about mental illness and
addiction and how our communities can reduce stigma and shame for those
affected. Moderator: Barbara Rudnick MA is program manager for Family Life
Education and the Jewish Domestic Abuse Collaborative at Jewish Family and
Children’s Service of Minneapolis.
Session One, continued
8. Promoting Resilience in Children and Teens
Through presentation and open discussion, this session will explore the nature of
resilience and what parents can do to help children and teens become more resilient.
Presenter: Mitchell Wittenberg PhD LP is a clinical psychologist with 30+ years of
experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. Supervisor of Counseling and Early
Intervention Services at Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, he works with parents,
children and teens.
9. Getting to Soul Space
When we encounter illness and hardship in our lives, we often come face to face
with the Spiritual. How can becoming more aware of the role of Spirit in our lives
help us on our healing journey? Through discussion, guided meditation and writing,
you will explore your own encounters with the Spiritual. Presenter: Miriam Charney
JD is a spiritual director and rabbinical student. This session is dedicated to the memory
of Jeff Elliot Kaner, founder of the Supportive Torah program and a long-time member of
the conference committee. May his memory be for a blessing.
10. Self-Hypnosis for Change
Self-hypnosis can be used as a tool for dealing with depression and anxiety and
other challenges. Learn what hypnosis is and isn’t, and explore direct and indirect
methods involving written suggestions, imagery, motivation and anticipation.
Presenter: Evelyn Nerenberg MA LICSW is a psychotherapist in private practice
and is certified in hypnosis therapy. She formerly supervised 45 therapists as director
of the Stress and Depression Management Center at St. Mary’s Hospital.
11. Mindfulness Based Tools of Stress Reduction
Learn some short mindfulness practices that can help you turn off reactivity and
turn on the relaxation response. Presenter: Susan Flannigan teaches mindfulness
based stress reduction for the U of M Center for Spirituality and Healing. She
has worked for 25 years as a Nurse Practitioner in both primary care and chemical
dependency clinics.
Session Two
2:20-3:25 p.m.
12. Jewish Sources for Spiritual Comfort
Mental illness can be understood as a spiritual affliction, an alienation from
ourselves and from God. This session will explore some of the Jewish texts that may
bring comfort to those who suffer from mental illness, especially depression, and to
caregivers. Presenter: Rabbi Debra Rappaport of Shir Tikvah has engaged in Jewish
mindfulness practices for 18 years.
13. Overcoming Shame
Part Two: Strategies for coping and learning to value oneself
A key element in overcoming shame is learning to live a full and meaningful life.
The role of prayer, meditation, affirmations, journaling, therapy and support groups
will be explored, along with the thoughts of John Bradshaw, Brene Brown and
others. This is the second part of a workshop presented by Michael Obsatz PhD. See
workshop #1 for Part One. You may attend Part One, Part Two, or both.
14. Utilizing Music in the Care of Persons with Dementia
Starting with a short experiential learning section, this session will focus on ways
to use music with individuals with dementia: as a vehicle for reminiscence; as a way
to alter mood, reduce anxiety and agitation and improve cognitive functioning; as a
form of communication; and as a tool for interpersonal connection, shared cultural
experience and religious expression. Presenter: Tim Oesau is a board-certified music
therapist employed by Sholom Johnson Hospice.
Session Two,
continued
15. Talking to Loved Ones About Your Mental Health Needs
Individuals with ongoing mental health issues may find it difficult to build balanced
relationships in which they can both give and receive. This informal session will
explore how to develop realistic expectations and healthy communication skills to
use with family, friends and health care providers. Presenter: Jill Kozberg MA LP
is a psychologist, life coach and program manager of Counseling Services at JFCS.
16. Coping Strategies When the Challenges of Parenting Feel
Overwhelming
This interactive forum will explore the challenges of parenting a child who
has mental health issues. Learn how to develop coping strategies and realistic
expectations for everyone in the family. Presenters: Naomi Oxman LICSW LADC
and Christine Hunter MA LP have worked as a team for 30+ years with families
struggling with challenges including ADHD, OCD, anxiety, PTSD, mood
disorders, trauma and addiction.
17. Reducing the Stigma of Mental Illness
The lack of knowledge that exists in our society around mental illnesses contributes
to a climate of stigma, shame and discrimination. Panelists will discuss sources
of stigma and methods we can use to reduce fear and ignorance. Panelists: Beth
Silverwater is a community advocate on mental health issues. Shannah Muhlvihill
is executive director of Mental Health Minnesota. Sue Abderholden is executive
director of NAMI-MN.
18. Spirituality and Addiction Recovery: Applying the latest research
findings to personal well-being
Many people use spiritual practices to cope with life challenges including addiction.
But which spiritual practices stand out in the research as being particularly helpful
to initiating and sustaining recovery? Presenter: Amy Krentzman MSW LISW
PhD is assistant professor at the U of M School of Social Work and a credentialed
alcoholism and substance abuse counselor in New York. This session is dedicated to
the memory of Rabbi Barry Woolf, founding rabbi of the Jewish Recovery Network and a
frequent conference presenter. May his memory be for a blessing.
19. Using Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in the Integrated
Treatment of Depression and Anxiety
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can be combined with psychotherapy and
psychopharmacology in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Explore theory
and practice, and learn how patients and acupuncturists can work together to
achieve better results. Presenter: Rob Lowe has a bachelor’s in psychology, a
master’s in Oriental Medicine, and 6+ years of clinical experience in the holistic
treatment of mental health issues and pain management.
20. Informal Q & A with Adam Levy
Join an informal group discussion with our keynoter.
Workshop Notes
•
All workshops at today’s conference are open to everyone.
•
Dr. Michael Obsatz’s session on Overcoming Shame is divided into
two parts, workshops #1 and #13. You may register for either or both.
•
Certificates of attendance will be available following the second
workshop session.
Pre-Conference Event at Electric Fetus
Conference Transportation and Notes
REMINDER - NEW LOCATION!
In-store performance by Adam Levy
To request free round-trip transportation from Temple Israel in
Minneapolis to the St. Paul JCC, call JFS at 651-698-0767 by
Oct. 23. Pick-up will be at 10 a.m. on the corner of 22nd and
Fremont, just outside the Temple Israel parking lot.
Please park on nearby streets if the lot is busy.
We are truly grateful to the St. Paul JCC for hosting this year’s conference.
The JCC is located at 1375 St. Paul Ave, corner of Davern, in the
Highland area of St. Paul. The Center is easily reached by car, or you can
park at Temple Israel and take the conference transportation from there.
Details at left.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 7 – 8 pm
2000 4th Ave. S, Minneapolis, near Franklin Ave & 35W
Join us for a 30-minute solo performance. Adam’s new album, Naubinway,
will be available for purchase. Event sponsored by Think Piece Publishing
and the conference planning group. Please note: Park in adjacent lot or on
street. Very limited seating. Restroom access involves steps.
Register by Friday, Oct. 23, to receive a box lunch at no charge.
In consideration of the environment, please bring a tote bag to collect
materials and a reusable coffee mug and/or water bottle.
For questions or to request transportation, please call Jewish Family
Service of St. Paul at 651-698-0767. Oct. 23 is the request deadline.