Step Into the Light Mental Health Summit
In an effort to support mental wellness and reduce the stigma of seeking help, Sunshine From Darkness, a nonprofit organization committed to championing mental health wellness through transformative programing, education, collaboration and advocacy, has announced its “Step Into the Light Mental Health Summit.” The event – which is free and open to the community – takes place on Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Venue @ LEC (Harvest House campus at 3650 17th St., Sarasota). The Summit, purposefully scheduled during Mental Health Awareness Month, is designed to raise awareness, provide valuable resources, and foster meaningful conversations about mental health. The event will cover a diverse range of mental health approaches and topics, including anxiety, depression, generational trauma, and more. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with community resources, learn about new coping skills and treatments, and connect with experts and peers in the mental health field. Keynote speaker is Dr. Jason S. Quintal, PhD, LCSW, who will discuss “Parenting Beyond Trauma: Healing ACEs (adverse childhood experiences) and Unplugging Triggers in a Social Media World." Panel discussions will cover topics including “Bridging Cultures and Therapy: Integrating Traditional Healing with Modern Mental Health Care” “The Importance of Perinatal Mental Health and Building Collaborative & Coordinated Community Support,” “The Power of Now: Embracing Mental Health, Presence, and Mindfulness through Improvisation and Meditation,” “Let’s Heal with Sound,” and more. For more information or to register, visit stepintothelight.sunshinefromdarkness.org.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2930778-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2930778-2
