Focus on your mental health with Feb. 24 program
Saying 2020 was a very difficult year is certainly understatement. Consider: restrictions and fears related to the coronavirus pandemic, many different losses, the most unusual holiday season ever, and a challenging winter. It's no wonder people are experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
If you'd like tips about improving your mental health or that of someone dear to you, sign up for "New Year, New Hope: Mental Health Is Just as Important as Physical Health."
Registration is required for this free online session from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. It is being sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department and the Behavioral Health Ministry Team of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Road in Naperville.
During the program, Paula Kosin, a member of the Behavioral Health Ministry Team who also facilitates grief support groups at St. Thomas, will offer suggestions about ways to improve mental health, signs of concern to watch for, resources available to help restore good mental health, and how to take those first brave, tentative steps toward improving mental health.
Kosin, a licensed clinical professional counselor, brings a wealth of knowledge to the topic, buttressed by her career as a consultant, career coach, writer, speaker and a hospice vigil volunteer.
"My hope," says Kosin, "is that people come away from this presentation with more knowledge and confidence, and less misunderstanding and fear, about the topics that will be discussed."
Registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 22. Registrants will receive an email with information needed to access the Zoom session.
To register or to request additional information about this program or the Behavioral Health Ministry, contact Susan Kearney, ministry coordinator, at (630) 355-8980, ext. 108, or sdkearney@comcast.net.
St. Thomas the Apostle, a parish of the Diocese of Joliet, strives to bear the Good News of God's unconditional love to all generations through worship, faith formation, witness and service. Organized in 1984, the St. Thomas faith community numbers more than 3,400 households of more than 10,750 people. Complete news and information on parish events, guest speakers and special programs is available at www.stapostle.org. For general parish information, call (630) 355-8980.