#WorldMentalHealthDayWithRenfrew #RenfrewRecharge
World Mental Health Day, an annual campaign hosted by the World Federation for Mental Health, is an international holiday which celebrates awareness for the global community by empowering individuals to take action and create lasting change on the importance of mental health.
The Renfrew Center is pleased to offer nine support opportunities for alumni and the greater community to come together in recognizing this year’s theme, It’s time to Prioritize Mental Health In the Workplace. 
Instagram Live • 12:00 pm (ET)
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Join Erin Birely, LCPC, Alumni Services Coordinator at The Renfrew Center, and Renfrew alum, Zav M. for an insightful conversation about the significance of raising awareness and prioritizing your mental health in your everyday life. Zav will share her story and how she has stayed strong in recovery.
LinkedIn Live • 1:00 pm (ET)
Taking Care of Your Mental Health as a Clinician
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Join Sarah Bateman, LCSW, The Renfrew Center’s Liaison to the Jewish Community, for an insightful conversation about the importance of taking care of yourself while taking care of others. Clinicians are often faced with burnout, stress, and sometimes their own mental health battles. Sarah will discuss the challenges of clinical fatigue, and offer 5 tips for self-care.
Morning Check-In Support Group • 8:30 am – 8:45 am (ET)
Together We Thrive
Join Monica Jampo, MS, LPC for a special morning check-in support group in honor of World Mental Health Day. Whether you’re seeking a moment of calm before a busy day or looking to connect with others in recovery, this morning check-in offers a moment to prioritize your mental well-being. Let’s kick off World Mental Health Day with kindness, self-compassion, and a shared commitment to recovery.
Virtual Meal Connection Group • 12:30 pm – 1:00pm (ET)
Nourishing a Healthy Mind
Join us for a lunchtime support group to celebrate World Mental Health Day! Sabrina Murphy, MS, RDN, CSCS and Claire DeMenna, RDN, LDN, will delve into the powerful connection between nutrition and mental health, offering practical tips to nourish both body and mind. Bring your lunch, questions, and appetite for insightful conversation. We hope to see you there!
Virtual Art Group • 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm (ET)
Seasonal Self-Care
Join our virtual art therapy group in honor of World Mental Health Day! Art Therapists, Sondra Rosenberg, ATR-BC, and Kyle Congdon, ATR-BC, will guide participants through an exploration of self-care, specific to the season of fall. Using nature-based metaphors, we will consider what we need to thrive during this time of year. Please come prepared with paper and any art supplies you would like to use!
Silencing Shame Before It Silences You • On-Demand
Available only October 10th! 
Join Ashley Moser, LMFT, CEDS, for this empowering workshop dedicated to addressing the feelings of shame and guilt that often accompany mental health. This workshop will explore the function of all emotions and offer practical tools for stopping shame from being a barrier to well-being through self-compassion and emotional resilience.
Mindfulness & Meditation • On-Demand
Available only October 10th!
Join Victoria Hecker, MA, R-DMT, in a mindfulness exercise with a guided meditation to offer yourself compassion and pause during the day. Mindfulness can help anchor you in the moment and offer a space for reflection. This on-demand group can be viewed anytime on World Mental Health Day, giving you an opportunity to practice non-judgmental awareness, reduce stress, and be in the here and now.
The following resources will be available to view and download on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
For questions about any of the virtual events or resources offered on World Mental Health Day, please contact [email protected].
