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REAL Mental Health Initiative (MHI) Celebrates 10 Years!

Explore our 2024 Program Season

Ten years ago, Rabbi Stacy gave a Kol Nidre Sermon in which she shared that Robin Williams’ death by suicide gave her the bravery to share openly that her step-father, too, had taken his own life.  This was also the sermon that launched the REAL Mental Health Initiative program in our community. In honor of this past decade, we are excited to announce our 2024 season, with a hallmark speaker series, and new programs and support groups for all ages and backgrounds.
See below for more on our new season!

 

WednesdayWed, 20 MarMarch, 2024

REAL Support for People with Chronic Disability

Wednesday, Mar 20th 12:00p to 1:00pJoin others in a safe place to explore living well with chronic pain or illness. We’ll focus on the spiritual terrain of our lives, sharing stories of courage and perseverance as we learn from one another. Led by Sara Nesson. Sara is a writer, storyteller, and group leader living with chronic illness.

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WednesdayWed, 27 MarMarch, 2024

REAL Support for Parents of Gender Expansive Kids

Wednesday, Mar 27th 7:00p to 8:30pWhether you are just at the beginning or have been navigating your child's gender expansive journey for years, we invite you to attend this bi-monthly group to connect and share with other parents. This group focuses on the parent experience, rather than the child experience, and holds space for parents at ANY STAGE of the journey. This is an intimate group setting where your questions, fears, feelings, setbacks and triumphs are welcomed. Last Wednesday of the month.

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TuesdayTue, 2 AprApril, 2024

REAL Parent Support

Tuesday, Apr 2nd 7:00p to 9:00pThis monthly group is open to all parents of teens, young adults, and adult children. We support parents as they navigate mental health challenges, the struggles on the way to independent adulthood, and other challenges. Join us to connect, support one another, and share strategies for self-care. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Email MHI to receive the Zoom link.

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TuesdayTue, 7 MayMay, 2024

REAL Parent Support

Tuesday, May 7th 7:00p to 9:00pThis monthly group is open to all parents of teens, young adults, and adult children. We support parents as they navigate mental health challenges, the struggles on the way to independent adulthood, and other challenges. Join us to connect, support one another, and share strategies for self-care. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Email MHI to receive the Zoom link.

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TuesdayTue, 4 JunJune, 2024

REAL Parent Support

Tuesday, Jun 4th 7:00p to 9:00pThis monthly group is open to all parents of teens, young adults, and adult children. We support parents as they navigate mental health challenges, the struggles on the way to independent adulthood, and other challenges. Join us to connect, support one another, and share strategies for self-care. Meets first Tuesday of each month. Email MHI to receive the Zoom link.

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WednesdayWed, 17 AprApril, 2024

Professor Dacher Keltner presents Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life

Wednesday, Apr 17th 7:00p to 9:00pRodef Sholom is thrilled to host author, Professor Dacher Keltner, as a follow up to Rabbi Stacy’s Yom Kippur Sermon on Awe, to continue this important conversation at a time where we all need a little bit more awe in our life.

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TuesdayTue, 14 MayMay, 2024

Zak Williams, in conversation with Rabbi Stacy Friedman

Tuesday, May 14th 7:00p to 9:00pTen years ago, Rabbi Stacy gave a Kol Nidre Sermon in which she shared that Robin Williams’ death by suicide gave her the bravery to share openly that her step-father, too, had taken his own life. This was also the sermon that launched the REAL Mental Health Initiative program in our community. In celebration of a decade REAL and in honor of Mental Health Awareness month, we are thrilled to welcome Zak Williams, Robin’s son and mental health advocate, to speak to our community.

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WednesdayWed, 20 MarMarch, 2024

REAL Supporting our Youth Series. Preparing your neurodiverse (and neurotypical) high school student for college

Wednesday, Mar 20th 5:45p to 8:00pThe college admissions process can be daunting for any student, but for neuro-diverse students and their parents it can be particularly difficult to navigate. Our workshop provides hope and guidance. (for parents of high school students)

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SundaySun, 24 MarMarch, 2024

REAL Supporting our Youth Series. Navigating Tech with Our Kids: A Workshop for Parents

Sunday, Mar 24th 3:30p to 5:00pTired of the "screen-time nagging" cycle? WestCoast Therapy and Wellness invites you to join us for a one-hour parent coaching workshop focused on skills for managing tech time and talking to your child about their online experiences.

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The REAL Mental Health Initiative is made possible by a grant from the Laszlo N. Tauber

 Family Foundation

Emergency Resources
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988. The Marin County Crisis Stabilization Unit can be reached at (415) 473-6666.

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