MHA Spartanburg's Video Showcase is a tool to learn more about local mental health practitioners. This video features Yamilette Diaz and Jennifer Vasquez of Oasis Counseling Associates. See summary, contact information and website link below - in both English and Spanish. https://youtu.be/ntiYofSPmAM Summary Oasis Counseling Associates is a safe, judgment-free therapeutic environment for individuals and … Continue reading Oasis Counseling Associates
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MHA Spartanburg's Video Showcase is a tool to learn more about local mental health practitioners. This video features Dr. Kelly Kennedy, who founded Modern Wellness Family Counseling. She shares here about several group services available. Be sure to view, download and share the Adolescent Skills Building Workshop flyer linked below. https://youtu.be/Vgp0gRzIPr4 Learn More Explore everything … Continue reading Modern Wellness Family Counseling
MHA Spartanburg is extra excited for May as Mental Health Month this year. The new exhibit by Bailie Studios puts mental health in the spotlight in a rare way. The artist explores his own journey and displays stunning works portraying disorders of Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Dissociative Identity, Bipolar, Schizophrenia and PTSD. There is something for … Continue reading In The Midst Of A Trauma
Mental Health America of Spartanburg County and the 2021 Educational Series present for May… "Building a Trauma-Informed, Resilient Community" by Jennifer Parker, PhD, LPC, Director of Child, Youth and Family Initiatives for Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM). This talk provides a review of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress and the associated lifespan risks, along with … Continue reading Educational Series: May 2021
Welcome to our 72nd Mental Health Month! Launched in 1949 by Mental Health America, ours is the most highly recognized mental health awareness event in the nation. Each year, tens of thousands of organizations choose to use our official May is Mental Health Month toolkit materials. MHA’s public education efforts are possible because of passionate … Continue reading May 2021 is Mental Health Month
Local artist Bailie introduces a special body of work for May as Mental Health Month - reminding us that "it's OK to say mental illness." The new exhibit In The Midst Of A Trauma pulls from Bailie's own experiences dealing with mental illness and that of others he interviewed for this purpose. MHA of Spartanburg County … Continue reading Bailie Studios on Mental Health
This pandemic leaves us with a heightened appreciation for what was once “normal” that far too often we didn’t realize to be so precious. Lois is a friend we encounter walking in our neighborhood. Lois is a hugger. Before the pandemic it was not uncommon for her to smile and ask if it was okay … Continue reading Appreciation for “Normal”
Mental Health America of Spartanburg County and the 2021 Educational Series present for March… "Words to the Wise From an Old Soldier: The Lingering Effect of War and Other Traumatic Events" by Jim Rentz, DMin, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Army Chaplain Vietnam. Our nation has been beset with traumatic events throughout my almost 80 … Continue reading Educational Series: March 2021
Maggie Gainey has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. She is also a psychologist and faculty member part-time with the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Family Medicine Residency Program. Maggie began part-time as MHA Spartanburg's Executive Director in January 2021. We are happy to have her on our team, and … Continue reading Executive Director Maggie Gainey
Mental Health America of Spartanburg County and the 2021 Educational Series present for January... "How Best to Support Children and Families with ADHD" by moderator Rev. Christi Brown and panel: Dr. Mary Ladd, Emme Smith, Callie Berline and Christie Rogers-Larke. This group of experts will give background information on ADHD as well as speak about … Continue reading Educational Series: January 2021
