September 2nd, 2010
The Pastoral Counseling program is excited to announce a community event: Fellowship Through Spirituality to be held Sunday, September 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. on the Skyland Trail Campus.
Fellowship through Spirituality is open to clients, client families and friends, as well as staff. It will be a time of intentional community, with hands-on experiences through which participants have the opportunity to explore the role of spirituality by participating in music, horticulture, art and yoga rotation groups. The event aims to educate the public about mental illness, in order to reduce stigma. There will be time for refreshments and gathering as a community as well.
The Pastoral Counseling program at Skyland Trail seeks to address the spiritual aspects of a person’s recovery from mental illness. It works within the holistic recovery model, and is intended to support clients from any religious or spiritual background or belief system. We understand that a person’s spiritual beliefs are very personal and we seek to offer support to those who express an interest.
The Pastoral Counseling program is looking forward to welcoming clients, families and staff to Skyland Trail for this wonderful community event.
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May 27th, 2010
I am excited to announce that plans are well underway for Skyland Trail’s 13th Annual Benefits of Laughter (BOL) gala. BOL 2010 is set to take place October 21, 2010 at the beautiful St. Regis Atlanta in the heart of Buckhead.
This year’s Honorary Chairs are community leaders and long-time Skyland Trail friends, Amy and Cecil Conlee. Both Amy and Cecil have devoted so much time and energy to our mission, and we look forward to honoring their selfless spirit. Comedy entertainment for the evening will be provided by John Heffron, former winner of the popular television serious Last Comic Standing. This is a great opportunity to see one of the rising comedic stars – and be assured that his act will be tasteful, while also hilarious.
Most importantly, Benefits of Laughter is vital to our clients as they seek recovery from mental illness. All proceeds from BOL go to the financial aid program that assists clients and families who could not otherwise access or continue treatment. We gave out a record amount of financial aid dollars in 2009, and will do so again in 2010. Your support is crucial.
Special thanks goes out to our Event Chairs Leslie Wierman and Anne Hennessy, who are being assisted by a dedicated and talented team of community and business volunteers. Benefits of Laughter 2010 is shaping up to be a magnificent night, and we’re looking forward to seeing all of you at the St. Regis!
Sincerely,
Conni Lombardo
Tags: Benefits of Laughter, Mental Health Treatment, Skyland Trail, St. Regis
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February 12th, 2010
Hello everyone,
It’s hard to believe that we’re just under three months away from Arts in the Garden 2010! This year’s event will take place Friday, May 7 on the Skyland Trail campus, and the theme is ‘Honoring Our Journey’. For those of you unfamiliar with Arts in the Garden (AITG), I’d like to provide you with some details about what has become one of our favorite days of the year at Skyland Trail.
This will be our 12th annual Arts in the Garden, and with each passing year, the event continues to grow in popularity! Held each May during Mental Health Awareness Month, AITG serves as an opportunity to celebrate the many talents and abilities of consumers of mental health services, and is a great place for consumers, family members, mental health professionals and the Atlanta community to gather and network. The day is filled with festivities throughout the Skyland Trail gardens for everyone to enjoy. Attendees experience hands-on workshops, make & take classes, demonstrations, art exhibits, music and dance performances, plant and art sales, a silent auction, and mental health education. AITG also aims to educate the public about mental illness in order to reduce stigma.
Skyland Trail clients, as well as community organizations and consumers of mental health services in the Atlanta area, have an opportunity to show their creative talents through visual and performing arts. This very special day has 500-plus participants and is recognized by the mental health community. We invite anyone interested to come experience this wonderful day with us at Skyland Trail!
-Shelley Danser
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January 7th, 2010
On behalf of all us at Skyland Trail, welcome to our new Community Forum! This section of our Web site allows us to keep you up-to-date on everything going on both at Skyland Trail and in the mental health world in general. I’d like to invite you to visit our site for updates on clinical information, events, client activities, awards, new employees and much more. We will also be keeping you abreast of new research findings and innovations in psychiatry. While great strides have been made in heightening awareness about the importance of mental health care, the field is advancing daily – and we are compelled as an organization to educate and inform our clients and their families, our constituents, and the public on this changing field of knowledge.
Please feel free to comment on any of the information we provide in the Community Forum. We value feedback from our constituents. As we begin a new year, I’d like to thank each of you who has made Skyland Trail what is today. My best to you in 2010!
Sincerely,
Beth Finnerty
President and CEO
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