Mental Illness
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First Thursday Monthly Educational Series
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 P.M.

We will be meeting in Room 2821 on the second floor of the main building.
Please enter through the main south covered walk entrance.
This entrance is next to the "Faith Zone" children's entrance.

A Monthly Educational Series:
"How to Survive & Overcome Depression and Bipolar Disorders"

The first Thursday Bright Tomorrows support group meeting of each month will be devoted to the presentation of Tim & Nancy Reside’s educational series entitled: How to Survive & Overcome Depression and Bipolar Disorders. These seminars are open to those who regularly attend the weekly Bright Tomorrows Support Group meetings, to family, friends and/or caregivers of support group participants, as well as to the general public (adults only).

The seminar will be facilitated by PowerPoint slides. The content of the PowerPoint presentations will be made available to attendees. Free self-educating materials are offered. Note-taking materials will be provided. There will be question and answer periods. There is no charge for this program. Tax-deductible contributions, however, are welcomed and appreciated.

• How can I get a clear diagnosis for my relative?
• What is major depression—bipolar disorder?
• How do I handle crisis?
• How does one learn how to cope with major depression—bipolar disorder?
• What are co-occurring anxiety disorders?
• What about spiritual resources—prayer and faith?
• What do I do if my loved one won't accept help—or accept that they have an illness?
• How can my relative and I communicate better?
• What local services in the community am I missing out on?
• What is my responsibility as a family member or friend?
• How do I as a caregiver take care of myself in all of this?
• What are all these medications for?
• What are the best treatments now available?
• What about psychiatrists, counselors, and support groups?
• Where are the sources for getting more information and education?

Tim & Nancy Reside have experienced the invading shock and distress of mental illness coming into their home and disrupting their life dreams. They know how painful and disorienting this is. They know what it is to desperately look for help, answers, and a reason to believe that things can be better. They remember all too well the feelings that went with wondering if anyone else knew what it was like to go through what they were going through. They wondered if others had survived—if so, how?

These sessions have been designed to encourage others that they too can survive and become overcomers even in the midst of mental health challenges. These sessions are designed to be non-threatening, informative, educational, and open to questions—and even inspiring.

Tim and Nancy make it clear that they do not offer themselves as clinicians. They are fellow "journeyers" who have survived a great crisis in their lives. Today they are experiencing the blessings of healing-recovery. Married since 1971, they are the proud parents of two married adult children and equally the proud grandparents of four lovely grandchildren.

Tim has completed 108 credit hours of study in Practical Theology, inclusive of 36 hours at the doctoral level, and holds an M.A. in Practical Theology.

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