Families Meeting the Challenge of Mental Illness
Virtual Conference. Join us for NAMI Mercer's 13th annual Harvest of Hope Wellness Conference, featuring Zak Williams as the keynote speaker. In his presentation, My Story: From Pain to Purpose, Zak will honor his father, beloved actor Robin Williams, and will share his own journey of recovery. Zak is a mental health advocate and a supporter of initiatives and […]
Online live during Harvest of Hope 2.0. Learn more about the phenomenology and evidence-based treatment of OCD and receive tips about vital resources during Marla Deibler’s workshop. Maria is a licensed clinical psychologist and executive director of The Center for Emotional Health of Greater Philadelphia. Sponsored by Hampton Behavioral Health Center.
Online live during Harvest of Hope 2.0. Learn how to reduce stress, anxiety, fear, and anger with Qi Healing. Dr. Janet Oussaty is a certified teacher of the Qi Healer Intensive Course, an accredited T’ai Chi Chih instructor, and Reiki master teacher.
Online live during Harvest of Hope 2.0. Learn the exact blueprint and tools Carol Rickard used to maintain her mental health while dealing with COVID-19 and cancer simultaneously. Carol Rickard is an author and lecturer. She made a guest appearance on the Dr. Oz Show and is the creator and cohost of The WELL YOU […]
Online live during Harvest of Hope 2.0. NAMI Mercer. Learn the basics of Zentangle, a creative and relaxing method of art. Be sure to have the following supplies on hand: a pencil, an ultra-fine point black Sharpie (or comparable) pen, and a piece of 8.5" x 11" paper. Diane Forer is a retired art teacher […]
Online live during Harvest f Hope 2.0. Learn how to help those with psychiatric disabilities find housing solutions with supportive services. Thomas Pyle, president NAMI Mercer’s president, and Jerome Kidd, a mental health counselor in Westampton, NJ will speak from their own experiences of navigating the complexities of housing programs.
For parents* concerned about their kids who struggle with anxiety, depression, and/or emotional dysregulation**. *The term "Parents" is used to describe ANY adult caregiver, including guardians, parents, grandparents, foster or step-parents, of a young person between the ages of 0 and 24. **Any child can struggle with emotional, mental or behavioral health at any time; […]
The Parent Support Network of Central New Jersey, developed by the Youth Mental Health Project and sponsored by NAMI Mercer, is a parent-driven family-focused program to support parents/caregivers who are concerned about their kids' struggles with anxiety, depression and/or emotional dysregulation. NAMI Mercer hosts regular monthly meetings of The Parent Support Network of Central New […]
Online live during Harvest of Hope 2.0. Learn about trauma, common treatments, and a holistic perspective for coping with loss, fear, and trauma. Dr. Tawanda Hubbard is an associate professor of Professional Practice at Rutgers University School of Social Work (RUSSW).
IN-PERSON workshop as part of Harvest of Hope. Learn strategies and actions to improve your happiness. Michelle Zechner is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Programs at Rutgers School of Health Professions. Co-sponsored with RWJ Barnabas Health.
Online live during Harvest of Hope 2.0. Learn how to practice mindful self-compassion and form action steps to continue this practice in your daily life. Carol Kivler is a riveting, authentic, and memorable speaker who is president of Kivler Communications, a corporate training and international executive coaching firm.
Online live during Harvest of Hope 2.0. Brainstorm approaches to convince someone to seek professional medical help with Dr. Mark Komrad, a psychiatrist in private practice and on the clinical and teaching staff of the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Dr. Komrad uses both psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, a combination increasing rare with psychiatrists today.