Workshops, Screenings and Support Groups

Workshops

Smarter Marriages—A Weekend Marriage Retreat, November 20-21

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Smarter Marriages, a weekend seminar utilizing research from the internationally-recognized Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program (P.R.E.P.™), provides a unique opportunity for couples to learn and apply more than 25 years of marital research about what makes marriages thrive. Many couples have found the retreat-style format the perfect way to engage each other and to re-energize their relationship. Register now>

Smarter Marriages teaches couples how to:

• Recognize and make the best out of common but difficult stages;
• Avoid destructive communication;
• Effectively and smoothly get to the root of hidden issues;
• Talk so that both persons feel heard and understood;
• Enhance fun, friendship, intimacy and sensuality; and
• Prioritize and invest in the relationship so that it lasts.

Smarter Marriages Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to share in front of a group?
No. Participants are not required to divulge personal or relational information.

Is this workshop for married couples only? Does our relationship have to be in trouble in order to participate?
No. Whether you’re newly married, considering marriage, or have been married for many years, marriage education benefits couples at any stage and in both healthy or troubled relationships.

Past participants had this to say about Smarter Marriages:
“Very, very helpful . . .it exceeded my expectations.”
“It was wonderful!”
“Fantastic! Thank you so much.”
“I didn’t want the seminar to end!”
“The seminar truly drew us closer.”

Would you like Smarter Marriages to come to you? Our staff is willing to provide this seminar onsite at your organization! Call 564-5960 for more information.

Screenings

National Anxiety Disorders Screening Month (May)

National Anxiety Disorders Screening Month is dedicated to helping individuals and their families who suffer from mental illness. This month is set aside to educate individuals about anxiety disorders, to help sufferers find appropriate treatment and to help destigmatize psychiatric illness.

The program is sponsored by theAmerican Psychiatric Association; the American Psychological Association; Freedom From Fear; The National Institute of Mental Health; and the National Mental Health Association.

The Center for Behavioral Health offers free Anxiety Disorder screenings during the month of May. Please call 540-564-5960 or 1-877-294-5731 to schedule an appointment. You may also direct link to an Anxiety Disorders Screening tool.

National Depression Screening (October)

National Depression Screening Month is in October. The month is set aside to call attention to the illness of depression, to educate the public on the symptoms and treatment options, and to help individuals with depression get the appropriate care.

Sponsors of National Depression Screening Day include: the American Psychiatric Association; the National Mental Health Association; the National Institute of Mental Health; the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems; The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill; and the National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association.

The Center for Behavioral Health offers free Depression screenings during the month of October. Please call 540-564-5960 or 1-877-294-5731 to schedule an appointment. For more information on these National Screenings please visit the National Mental Health Website.

Support Groups

Grief and Loss Services Groups

While loss is a very personal experience, many can find comfort in knowing they are not alone. Support groups provide a positive, nurturing environment for people to share and explore common feelings associated with loss.

Because each person has different needs, RMH provides a variety of support groups, all of which are free and open to anyone who would like to participate. Contact RMH HealthSource at 540-433-4580 for times and locations.

LIFESEEKERS
A group for those who have worked through their initial losses and wish to gather for food and fellowship. Meets the first Thursday of each month for dinner, 6 p.m. at Thomas House Restaurant, Dayton.

Addiction Services Support Group

FAMILY PROGRAM
Many people face the challenge of helping a family member or friend who is suffering from substance abuse or chemical dependency. Chemical dependency is an illness that affects family members as profoundly as it affects the individual. It is extremely important for family members to learn about the disease, understand how they have been affected and how to best support themselves and their loved ones. The LIFE Recovery Family Program consists of six educational sessions that address what happens when people use chemicals and how to best support a loved one in recovery. Contact the LIFE Recovery Program at 540-564-5629 for more information.