Seattle Colleges presents: Wellness in Words (Hope)

 

Wellness In Words (Hope and Resilience Focus) is a workshop that uses the power of poetry and film to unite folks in community, connection, and conversation around topics that explore the intersection of mental health and hope.

This interactive experience will feature a discussion on mental health and the stigma that frequently surrounds mental illness.

Following this will be a live screening of two award-winning short films, poetry writing exercises to help us express our thoughts, and a collective exploration around what the work means for us as individuals.

The event will culminate in a presentation of mental health resources, empowering us to share our own stories and access support available to us.

Featured Campus and Community Resources:

Megan Valerio, Director of the Roy Flores Wellness Center, North Seattle College: [email protected]

Melissa Allen, Counseling Faculty, North Seattle College: [email protected]

Rebekah “Bekah” Louie, Mental Health Counselor and Owner, Every Breath Counseling: [email protected]

Featured National Resources:

Crisis Text Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Trans Lifeline
The Trevor Project
Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective (BEAM)
Black Mental Health Alliance

Details

Day:Tuesday
Date:May 14, 2024
Time:11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Venue

North Seattle College, Basketball Court
9600 College Way N
Seattle, WA 98103 United States

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Workshop Evaluation

Click here to download a summary of the post-workshop evaluations.
66.7% of students felt that the workshop helped them confront and address stigma
66.7% of students reported that they learned something new about mental health
60% of students reported an increased likelihood of seeking support for their own mental health
The most impactful thing about this workshop was the panel of 3 counseling representatives, having our questions answered, and other resources being present. "
--Student Attendee

Interactive Presentation

Films Screened

Films screened and discussed at this workshop

Nov
2019
Mind Matters
Feb
2018
Little Elizabeth
View Film Library