September 9, 2010

Speaker: Sarah Postich, M.S., NCC, LAPC Sarah received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in French from the University of Georgia. She attained her Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University and is currently pursuing her Specialist in Education degree in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University. Sarah's professional experiences include counseling individuals diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder as well as leading psychoeducational and support groups at Skyland Trail. Sarah is a case manager at Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna and sees individuals in the private sector in Marietta. Some of her areas of interest include: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, self-esteem, women's issues and sexuality as well as personal and spiritual growth. Topic: Stress Management

October 14, 2010

Speaker: Mia Broder, Writer/Author Mia Broder is a writer and author of Fireflies of Madness. Her blog is http://firefliesofmadness.wordpress.com. Her work has also appeared in DBSA Metro Atlanta News. Come hear Mia explore the links between creativity and mood disorders. Learn ways to harness creativity into a useful form, how to capture and use creativity when depressed and how to catch and control it when manic. You'll learn ideas to spark your imagination and hear about how Mia used her own creativity in writing her book. Topic: Using Creativity As a Form of Therapy

November 11, 2010

You and your fellow support group attendees are the featured speakers as we will have a regular support group tonight. Because of Thanksgiving, this is the only Emory meeting this month.

December 9, 2010

Annual Holiday Party 7:00-9:00 PM Note: This is the last meeting of the year. Stay tuned for more details!

January 13, 2011

You and your fellow support group attendees are the featured speakers as we will have a regular support group tonight. Join us for the first group of the new year!

February 10, 2011

Speaker: Raymond Kotwicki, MD, MPH Dr. Kotwicki currently serves as the Vice President for Clinical Affairs and Medical Director of Skyland Trail. Dr. Kotwicki completed residency training and a post-doctoral fellowship in community psychiatry and public health at the Emory University School of Medicine after prior training at the Cambridge Hospital of Harvard Medical School and Boston Medical Center (Boston University). He is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Emory University School of Medicine as well as Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. NAMI named Dr. Kotwicki "Exemplary Psychiatrist" in Georgia in 2007. Special interests of Dr. Kotwicki include the integration of physical and mental health care, anti-stigma initiatives, health policy, and other matters of social justice. Topic: Serious Communications with Serious Consequences: Better Understanding Suicidal and Parasuicidal Behavior

March 10, 2011

Speaker: TBA Stay tuned for an interesting topic. Topic: TBA

April 14, 2011

Speaker: Brian Thomas, MD Dr. Thomas is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist in private practice in Atlanta.  He is also a clinical assistant professor at Emory University School of Medicine.  He completed his residency training in adult and then child and adolescent psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine.  He attended medical school at Mercer University School of Medicine.  He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia. Dr. Thomas is also DBSA Metro Atlanta's Professional Advisor. Ask the Doctor is back by popular demand! Come prepared with your questions for Dr. Thomas, as we'll take the entire time tonight for Q&A. Topic: Ask the Doc

DBSA Metro Atlanta does not specifically endorse any of our speakers. The views expressed are those of the individual speakers. Speakers and/or topics subject to change.