The Voice

Resilience. I have been blessed to have amazing, strong examples of this throughout my life and more recently in watching and connecting with others navigating life’s twists and turns. New living situations, new and old relationships, loss of relationship, loss of job, loss of health. I have been thinking a lot about resiliency. Some of you know I have recently come out on the other side of a battle with breast cancer. It was a rough six months in my house, especially with a 3-month-old baby when this started. I learned some quite valuable lessons throughout this and have been wanting to put them into writing….so here goes.

1. Find motivation. Mine was easy to find because I had a baby to fight for, causing me to feel blessed and joyful during the fight of my life—an interesting concept. Find the motivation to use a coping skill, to call a friend or someone who loves you, to get out of the house and interact with others. Find motivation to keep going.

2. Be grateful and find a new perspective. I found it helped me to find new perspectives. I may have been in a rough spot like so many others who were also struggling, but I could also see solutions for my problems. I needed to put these factors into perspective on a daily basis.

3. But, sometimes just feel your feelings and sit in them. Sometimes we need to take a shower and cry or punch a punching bag or sit in a car and scream. And that’s OK.

4. Help others during your battles. This helped me so much. I joined a few support groups for my specific situation and found myself able to help others in similar situations or others who were just starting their journey. It felt so good to give back. Find a way to give back to the community you find helped you the most. You will feel amazing, I promise.

5. Accept help. This was the hard one for me. People who love you genuinely want to help. Others might not be able to or may not be in the mindset to and that’s OK too. When people ask what they can do to help find something. It is

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hard but do it, but it might make you both feel better.

6. Embrace a new normal. Finally, for me I needed to embrace a new normal that was different from my life before. My priorities have changed slightly and my focus in life altered for the better. I’m stronger now than I was before, maybe not physically but in so many other ways.

Now, I know this isn’t a perfect world and I won’t always live by these lessons, but I am so grateful to be here and healthy and able to try to live them out. My favorite quote sent to me during this period of my life rings true here and might for many of you: “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”

Resilience

By: Dr. Kelly Everson

About the Author:

Dr. Kelly Everson is Co-Owner and Florida Licensed Psychologist at Palm Beach Behavioral Health and Wellness. Dr. Everson specializes in psychotherapy and assessment of children, adolescents and families. She also leads the Autism Spectrum Clinic at PBBHW. She has worked with this population since 2006 and feels renewed every time she sees change in her clients—particularly when they have social victories! She is excited to host social skills groups for children and adolescents and always looks to add parent involvement and support to these groups. In addition to ASD, Dr. Everson has worked with a variety of presenting problems, including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, peer pressure and bullying.

Dr. Everson received her bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology from the University of Wisconsin in Madison and continued her education at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, earning a Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Family Psychology.

SAVE THE DATES

Aug 11 – Peer Council Trip - Bowling (p. 4)

Aug 21 – Long-Acting Injectables Talk (p. 6)

Aug 22 – NAMI 101 (p. 2)

Aug 23 – NAMI Reunion (p. 2)

Aug 24 – NAMIWalks Kick Off Event (p. 3)

Aug 25 – Peer Council Meeting (p. 4)

Sept 15 – Peer Council Trip —Silverball (p. 4)

Sept 26 – Marchman Act Presentation

Oct 13 – Peer Council Trip —Yacht Cruise (p. 4)

Nov 02 – NAMIWalks (p. 3)

Dec 12 – NAMI Annual Luncheon (p. 5)

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NAMI Reunion Potluck

Join NAMI families and friends at our new monthly event, the NAMI Reunion Potluck. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with friends from your Family-to-Family or Peer-to-Peer class, socialize with other families, NAMI Connection and Peer Council members, and NAMI leadership and staff. Please join us at this

very informal event—just show up with some food or beverage to share!

Friday, August 23, 2019, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

NAMI Lake Worth Office

1520 10th Ave North, Suite D., Lake Worth, FL 33460

RSVP 561-588-3477

In June, NAMI PBC

served 630 individuals

We answered 235 family calls

24 attended NAMI Presentations

28 attended NAMI Family Support Groups

157 attended NAMI Connection Groups

21 attended the NAMI Y oung Adults Group

11 attended the NAMI Family-to-Family course

16 attended the NAMI Peer-to-Peer course

12 Teens Mentored, 17 Adults Mentored

109 participated in NAMI Peer Council and

NAMI on Wednesday activities

NAMI 101

Learn more about the programs and services offered by NAMI Palm Beach County

Thursday, August 22, 2019, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

NAMI Lake Worth Office

1520 10th Ave. North, Suite D, Lake Worth, FL 33460

RSVP 561-588-3477

Sponsored by:

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NAMIWalks Kick-off Event

NAMIWalks Kick-off Event Saturday, August 24th 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

South Florida Science Center 4801 Dreher Trail North

West Palm Beach, FL 33405 RSVP: 561-588-3477

NAMIWalks 2019 Saturday, November 2nd

Check-In: 8:30 a.m. Walk: 10:00 a.m.

John Prince Park, Lake Worth Register you team today!

http://namiwalks.org/palmbeachcounty

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NAMI ON WEDNESDAY (N.O.W.) Drop In

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Drop In for Arts & Crafts, Games, Socializing & more!

NAMI Lake Worth Office, 1520 10th Ave. N., Ste. D, Lake Worth, FL 33460 For more information, call the NAMI office at 561-588-3477.

Join us Wednesday, August 14th, for Birthday Celebrations!

Peer Council

Upcoming Peer Council Events

Silverball Museum Sunday, September 15th

2:00—4:00 p.m. Silverball Museum

19 NE 3rd Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33483

RSVP required: 561-588-3477

Peer Council Meeting Sunday, August 25th

2:00—4:00 p.m. NAMI Lake Worth Office 1520 10th Ave. N., Ste. D

Lake Worth, FL 33460 Pizza & Karaoke

Delray Yacht Cruise Save the date!

Sunday, October 13th

Bowling Sunday, August 11th

2:00—4:00 p.m. Greenacres Bowl

6126 Lake Worth Road Greenacres, FL 33463

RSVP required: 561-588-3477

The NAMI PBC Peer Council had a great time at their dance party!

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NAMI Annual Luncheon

Thursday, December 12, 2019

11:00 a.m. Silent and Tea Cup Auctions 12:00 p.m. Lunch and Program

Marriott West Palm Beach

1001 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Tickets start at $85 per person

Speaker: Nyna Giles, author of The Bridesmaid’s Daughter,

from Grace Kelly’s Wedding to a Women’s Shelter—Searching for the Truth About My Mother

Reserve your spot today!

namipbc.org/nami-pbc-annual-luncheon-registration

Kelly Garvis is the Development Director at NAMI PBC.

She oversees aspects of fundraising, including the annual

Destination Dinner, annual luncheon and the annual

NAMIWalk. Previously, she worked in the development

departments of the Diocese of Palm Beach and Maltz

Jupiter Theatre. Kelly is currently pursuing a Professional

Fundraising certificate from Boston University and

studied Theatre at the University of Maryland, College

Park. Kelly is excited to work with the amazing NAMI

PBC team, supporting their good work in the community.

When not at work, Kelly enjoys seeing theatre

productions, going to country concerts, hanging out with

friends, and traveling with her husband.

Welcome, Kelly!

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Long-Acting Injectables Presentation

Wednesday, August 21st

6:00-7:30 p.m.

NAMI Lake Worth Office

1520 10th Ave North, Ste. D

Lake Worth, FL 33460

Presented by: Dr. Jacintha Caulfield

Call to register: 561-588-3477

Education

WRAP One-on-One

NAMI PBC will now offer One-on-One Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

mentoring. WRAP was developed in 1997 by a group of people who were experiencing

mental health challenges. NAMI Peer Specialists will offer individualized support for

individuals who are developing their WRAP plans.

Topics include: Wellness Toolbox, the Daily Maintenance Plan, Triggers Identification

and Action Plan, Early Warning Signs Identification and Action Plan, When Things Are Breaking

Down Identification and Action Plan, A Crisis Plan or Advance Directive, and the Post Crisis

Plan.

This program is made possible through the generous support of The United Way of

Palm Beach County and The Healthcare District of Palm Beach County. This program is offered

free of cost. To learn more, please call the NAMI PBC Office at 561-588-3477.

IN A CRISIS

Mobile Crisis: Mobile Crisis provides emergency intervention, de-escalation, screening and assessment for individuals

who are in emotional distress. As a family member or close friend, you can call Mobile Crisis and discuss the situation

with them. They will help to determine the best course of action. It may involve them going to the individual’s home

to assess the situation. Based on the assessment, they may recommend community treatment, or they can arrange to

have the individual hospitalized. Mobile Crisis services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Palm Beach County has three Mobile Crisis Units:

Jerome Golden Mobile Crisis (northern part of county): 561-383-5777

South County Mobile Crisis (southern part of county): 561-637-2102; (Glades area): 561-382-3555

Calling 911: If you find that the situation has escalated to a point of crisis, call 911, describe your situation and ask for

a CIT-trained officer. The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) completes a week-long training developed nationally by NAMI

and the police to improve responses to people in crisis. Many local officers have participated in this training.

Questions / Need Resources? When you are looking for support finding resources, or to develop a crisis contingency plan, you can call NAMI PBC’s

Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (Family Support), Sue Gordon at 561-588-3477. Sue is available during regular

business hours to help you identify resources in your area within Palm Beach County.

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Resources

Calling All Parents

Did your child show signs of mental illness while in school? Do you want to help educate other parents and school staff about the early warning signs of

mental health conditions and where to go for help?

NAMI PBC is seeking parents to lead the NAMI Ending the Silence presentation for school staff and parents.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the NAMI PBC office for more information

at 561-588-3477 or send us an email at: info@namipbc.org.

Ending the Silence

NAMI Support Groups

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NOTE: Support groups are subject to change. Please call NAMI Palm Beach County at 561-588-3477 to confirm details.

For information about other local support groups, please call

NAMI Palm Beach County at 561-588-3477.

NAMI Connection Peer Recovery Support

NAMI Young Adults Group (18-35 years)

NAMI Family Support Group

NAMI on Wednesdays Drop In Center

Delray (South County Mental Health Ctr., Toole Bldg.)

16158 S Military Trail, Delray Beach, FL 33484

Mondays, 2:45 p.m.—3:45 p.m.

*No group on 9/2/19 due to Labor Day

Lake Worth (NAMI Office)

1520 10th Ave. N, Ste. D, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Saturdays, 4:00 p.m.—5:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

Lake Worth (NAMI Office)

1520 10th Ave N, Ste. D, Lake Worth, FL 33460

First 3 Fridays each month, 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m.

Lake Worth (NAMI Office)

1520 10th Ave N, Ste. D, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Boca Raton (East) (Boca Raton Community Center)

150 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432

2nd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Boca Raton (West) (West Boca Library)

18685 N. State Road 7, Boca Raton, 33498

1st Thursday, 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m.

Delray Beach (Fair Oaks Pavilion, Classroom D)

5440 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33446

2nd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Jupiter (El Sol)

106 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458

2nd Thursday, 7:00 p.m.—8:30 p.m.

Wellington (Fire Station 30)

9610 Stribling Way, FL 33414

3rd Sunday, 3:00 p.m.—4:30 p.m.

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