Free Contemplating Recovery Virtual Support Groups this Saturday!

Free Virtual Contemplating Recovery Support Groups Saturday June 13th 11:00 am & 12:30 pm With BALANCE Admissions Coordinator Tamar Lichtman, LMSW BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ is proud to offer a free support group for those contemplating some form of treatment for concerns related to eating, food and body image. The group provides a supportive forum within which members can explore issues including ambivalence about engaging in treatment, recovery, resources and treatment options and knowing when and how to take the next steps towards making change.  Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all Contemplating Recovery Groups will occur virtually. We are also increasing the amount of Contemplating Recovery groups we are offering each month to provide support to those who may be struggling during this time. The group is open to individuals seeking help and to family and loved ones. Here are the group times for this Saturday: June 13th, 11:00 am & 12:30 pm With BALANCE Admissions Coordinator Tamar Lichtman, LMSW RSVP Please confirm your attendance by replying to this email or filling out the form located here. LEARN MORE Virtual Eating Disorder Support Understanding the importance of structured group support in a time of social isolation, we are adapting to the current COVID-19 crisis by offering virtual programming and services.  Learn More About Virtual Programming  ‌  ‌  ‌  ‌

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Brave Teens, College Auditions, Virtual 5K and more

Announcing Brave Teens Daily Video Diary Series A collaboration with WETA Public Media in Washington, D.C. This Is My Brave is thrilled to collaborate with WETA on Brave Teens, as part of their recently launched Well Beings initiative. The Brave Teens video diary series is a first-of-its-kind digital community of This Is My Brave teen storytellers who are going on the record about their mental health journeys. With their schools abruptly closed, graduations and proms cancelled, and college plans up in the air, teens are increasingly—and understandably—overwhelmed. Brave Teens seeks to break down stigma and help young people struggling with mental health challenges. The series is co-produced by WETA and Principle Pictures, and features This Is My Brave teen storytellers. Watch a Preview of Brave Teens Watch the Brave Teens Video Preview Recommended Reading List In lieu of a Brave Book Club selection for the month of June, we would instead like to share a list of recommended reading. How To Be An Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown Heavy: An American Memoir by Kiese Laymon Find More Anti-Racism Resources Buy your books from a Black-owned bookstore Upcoming Virtual Events “I feel like I finally belong somewhere and am important to a community...I have gotten to meet so many new inspiring people that I now connect with even after the program.” ~ Jada Mark your calendar for a special NEW episode next week This Is My Brave Executive Director and Co-Founder Jennifer Marshall in conversation with Justin Furstenfeld, lead singer of the band Blue October. Please note the special day and time this episode will air: Tuesday, June 16th from 7-8pm ET / 4-5pm PT You can watch past episodes of BRAVE TV now. Be sure to follow us on Facebook. Join us June 26-28 for our inaugural Brave The Storm 5k to shine a light on mental health! We invite you to register and participate for reasons that are important to you — for health, for wellbeing, for a loved one. Whatever your motivation may be, join us for this event and help us spread a message of hope. Run, walk, or hike this virtual 5k. Learn more. Register now for free. View all upcoming events Virtual Auditions: This Is My Brave College Edition We’re seeking college students interested in sharing their stories of living with mental illness and/or substance use disorder through creative expression. 10 students will be selected to perform poetry, original music, personal essay, dance and even comedy in a virtual performance this fall on select Boston campuses! To apply, please record a video of your 5-minute audition piece and email it no later than July 1st to Producer Audrey Grubb. Learn more about virtual college auditions Mental Health Resources If you are experiencing trauma, anxiety, or other mental health issues, there are resources available to you. Please seek help. Need help now? Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Take a FREE Mental Health Screening Test: Online screening is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Get screened. For more resources, including our new list of Black Mental Health Resources, please visit our website. Find more mental health resources on our website Stay Connected  Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to hear all the latest from This Is My Brave! Simply click on the icons below to find us. Thank You to Our 2020 National Sponsors Forward this email to a friend or share on social media: Email Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn

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