Learn A Latte: Family Mental Wellness Series

Stressed out? A pandemic, political unrest, at-home learning, economic instability, the last year has been one of the most stressful in our recent history for many families. Join this free three-part series with experts on child development and mental health for engaging and entertaining workshops focused on the relationship between successful parenting and self-care.

Stress Management for Everyone in the House
2-Part Series with Matt Bennett:
Tuesday, March 16, 6–7pm CST
Tuesday, April 20, 6–7pm CST

Building Resilience in Young People with Dr. Ken Ginsburg
Tuesday, May 18,  6–7pm CST

A sought-after trainer, Matt Bennett will utilize an interactive, inclusive audience approach to exploring the topic “Stress Management for Everyone in the House.” Mr. Bennett utilizes a participant-centered approach, which includes interactions and adult learning activities to maximize learning, retention, and application.

These approaches, combined with a strong mastery of topical research, allow delivery of in-depth subject matter in a practical manner, targeted to the audience. Mr. Bennett’s presentations are a dynamic dance of innovative research, practical applications, and a passion for the art and science of helping others.

Award-winning author Dr. Ken Ginsburg, who will focus on developing coping skills and resilience in our children through parental guidance and positive youth development. “Although we were all teenagers once, adolescence presents challenges we often forget about. Even in the best of times, their lives contain an enormous amount of uncertainty and can include overwhelming stress.”

The more strain in the family, the easier it is to have a blind spot for what our teenagers are experiencing. Dr. Ginsburg returns to the Learning a Latte Series to provide a new lens to see teenagers, understand their thinking, and appreciate their transitional years from childhood to young adulthood.

Recognize & Rise is a community awareness initiative led by Mental Health Connection of Tarrant County, a broad coalition of more than 100 local agencies, education and health systems, government, and individuals working to address the mental health needs of this community. The vision of Mental Health Connection is to create a seamless mental health system by building a coordinated system of care, addressing emerging needs and developing long-term solutions. That focus includes creating a healthier, more trauma-informed and resilient community.