A Wisconsin pschyotherapist who writes an award-winning column for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will speak Thursday at Nicolet College.
Philip Chard writes the column "Out of My Mind". He will talk on enhancing mental wellness and achieving greater wellbeing. He says within the field of psychology there's an effort to move away from constant-problem focus...
"..and embrace more of a positive psychology approach which is lets study how people report a lot of wellbeing and life satisfaction are able to accomplish that..."
Chard has authored two books, and has been a contributor to the book "Chicken Soup For A Woman's Soul"...and has appeared on the TV show 20/20. His presentation will focus on recent treatment advances for people with depression, anxiety and stress and provide self-care strategies.
Chard was invited to speak by the NAMI Northern Lakes chapter of the National Alliance For Mental Illness. The meeting is Thursday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nicolet College theater.
For more information call 715-362-6823.