Gil Taylor Behavioral Health Series
This annual series cultivates heightened awareness for topics of mental and behavioral health while encouraging open dialogue across Central Texas.
As a community, we acknowledge our collective responsibility to address mental health issues that impact our neighbors as we collaboratively build the essential services for our city. The strategic partnership with the Gil Taylor Depression Awareness Alliance brings a track record of successful advocacy and awareness.
Gil Taylor Behavioral Health Series: Navigating Wellness Together-Lifesaving Conversations | May 2nd, 2024
Goodwill Community Connections Center
1000 East Waco Drive
Waco, TX 76704
Featuring Two Dynamic Workshops:
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Psychological Wellbeing: How to Understand, Cultivate, and Preserve Your Mental Health
Donna Nickerson, Ph.D., LCSW, licensed psychotherapist and owner of Da Shack Farmer’s Market Health and Wellness, Inc. and 3Dimensions Inc.
In her private practice, Dr. Nickerson is a go-to resource for work-related stress management education and therapy. Her practice attracts EAP clients from a variety of companies including AT&T and Sprint – all with the goal of helping their employees manage stress and maintain their well-being at work. Dr. Nickerson will lead a workshop on psychological wellbeing and demonstrate how to integrate practices like plant care into our self-care routines.
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1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Ask about Suicide to Save a Life
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network, the Local Mental Health Authority for Central Texas
HOTBHN is the Local Mental Health Authority for Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Limestone, and McLennan counties. HOTBHN offers a variety of behavioral health care services for individuals, businesses, and the wider community.
Attendance is free. Registration is required. Lunch will be available for purchase through the registration link. CEUs will be available onsite.
Reach out to Khristian Howard at khristian_howard@baylor.edu with any questions
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