Depression and Bipolar
Support Alliance Succasunna
2012 Educational Program Schedule
2nd Thursday - 7:15pm
Educational programs include a specific topic that a mental health professional (MD, Nurse practitioner, LCSW/social worker, Psychologist, LPC/Licensed Professional Counselor, etc.) shares their knowledge and skills about. While many programs directly relate to depression and bipolar disorder, at times, other programs are made available that may indirectly relate to mood disorders i.e. Healthy Relationships, Compassionate Treatment of Mental Illness, etc. Other educationals may include other various speakers or organizational programs as well as panels and/or movies followed by discussions. All educational lectures are followed by a question and answer period or discussion.
Educationals begin at 7:15 pm and the speaker typically starts at 7:30 pm. Persons can view and take free literature. No latecomer policy is in effect for these meetings. Persons are requested to wear a name tag with their first name only so that no one is a stranger. A bag is passed at the end of the meeting for voluntary monetary donations. Typically, people will donate $1 - $2, all the funds helping to defray our costs. Educational meetings are typically over no later than 9:00 pm. If you wish to obtain information about previous lectures or provide input on future lectures or to just find out more information or for inclement weather cancellations, call (973) 647-8082 .
A public thank you goes out to all DBSA Succasunna speakers who donate their time to help to educate the group and the community at large.
January 12, 2012
Gaining Back Your Power.
Dena Moscola www.ResolutionsCoachingandTraining.com
Ms. Moscola spent the first 16 years of her career in human services helping others recognize and use their strongest potentials on the job and consulting on internal business start ups. To expand her horizons, she later transferred her skills to help those in private industry. In 1997 she founded Resolutions - a national training and coaching firm that specializes in communication, conflict management, team building & relationship strengthening. Now Dena & her team at Resolutions work with Fortune 100 companies, client service organizations, local and state governments, health care systems, education, and care givers to help strengthen relationships to reach higher levels of personal success. For details visit.
February 9, 2012
A Family Valentine: Communication for Improving Relationships
Michelle Zechner, MSW, LSW, CPRP (Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner)
Michelle Zechner, MSW, LSW, CPRP is a mental health practitioner who has focused her career on helping people with psychiatric disabilities and their families for the past 19 years. She has worked in a variety of settings and currently is an Instructor at UMDNJ – SHRP, Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation where she primarily consults with a state psychiatric hospital on the implementation of evidence-based practices. She also teaches undergraduate course at the department. Michelle has presented locally and nationally at a number of venues on topics ranging from wellness and recovery to health promotion strategies for people living with psychiatric illnesses. She is an active NAMI Mercer member, and believes that all people diagnosed with mental illness can and do recover.
Mental Health Players
Mental Health Association of Morris County
Come join the Mental Health Association of Morris County and share in a lively and interactive presentation about issues that you can relate to! Don't miss this chance to explore and learn how these issues affect you and your peers
April 12, 2012
No session due to Temple Holiday Closing
May 10, 2011
Psychiatric Rehabilitation and the Role of the Families
Gail Silver Schafran - Intensive Family Support Services of Morris and Sussex Counties
June 14, 2012
Scheduling in Progress
July 12, 2012
Sleep and its Effect on Mood Disorders
Larisa R. Wainer, Psy.D.
Dr. Larisa Wainer holds her Masters and Doctorate in Psychology degrees
from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University. She
completed the New Jersey State Internship Program at Greystone Park
Psychiatric Hospital and has trained in a variety of settings, including
college counseling centers, a V.A. hospital, and a community center for
treatment of serious and persistent mental illness. At the present time,
Dr. Wainer provides therapy services as an associate at the Morris
Psychological Group, teaches an online class for the online Masters in
Counseling Program at Seton Hall University, and conducts assessments for
individuals applying for social security disability benefits. She
specializes in providing individual and group therapy treatment to adult
and adolescent populations, and works with a variety of issues and
diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, anger and stress management ,
sleep, emotional regulation, trauma, and relationships. Dr. Wainer uses
psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness/DBT approaches,
tailoring her interventions to the individual needs of her patients.
August 9, 2012
Emotional Eating
Carol Rickard
September 13, 2011
Scheduling in Progress
October 11, 2012
Scheduling in Progress
November 8, 2012
Scheduling in Progress
December 13, 2012
Holiday Gathering!
Take a break from all the holiday hustle and join us for a gathering to share some fun stories and refreshments.