The Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education is dedicated to increasing the understanding of mental health and promoting wellness through:
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Engagement
- Connectedness
- Hopefulness
We provide speakers for a variety of groups and organizations, including but not limited to:
- Youth Groups
- Parent Groups
- School Faculty and Staff
- Faith Communities
- Service Clubs
- Employee Lunch and Learns
- Social Service Agencies
- First Responders
- Units of Government
- Criminal Justice Professionals
- Human Resource Professionals
- Hospitals and Other Healthcare Providers
- Professional Conferences
We can tailor our presentation to meet your specific needs. Topics can include, but are not limited to:
- Life Skills for Positive Mental Health
- Mental Health First Aid (certificate available)
- How to Help a Friend or Loved One in Need
- Ten Things You Can Do Now to Raise Happy, Healthy Children
- Parent Boot Camp
- Helping Your Child Navigate an Increasing Complex World
- Stress Management Strategies to Improve our Quality of Life
- Aging Well
- Building the Life We Want
- Survival Skills for the Sandwich Generation: Raising Kids While Caring for Agent Parents
- Communication Skills for Healthier Relationships
- Drug Prevention Skills for Youth
- The Opioid Epidemic – What Parents and Concerned Community Members Need to Know
- Supporting Loved Ones Living with Mental Health Challenges
Professional Development Workshops can also be tailored to your specific needs. Current topics Include:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Providing Trauma-Informed Care
- Suicide Prevention
- Professional Ethics for Social Workers, Counselors, and Other Clinicians
- The Impact of Adverse Childhood Events
- The Opioid Crisis: What Professionals Need to Know
- Stress Management for Professional Caregivers
If you would like to invite a speaker to your organization or community, please contact:
Tracy Levine
Executive Director
Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
325 N. Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
NRCinstitute@thechicagoschool.edu
(312) 467-2552
