The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) has established the following theme for 2016, highlighting the importance of mental health issues: “Dignity in Mental Health – Psychological and Psychiatric First Aid for All”. Here is the programme of the World Mental Health Day celebrations, which will take place on 10–11 October at the Orzeł Cultural Integration Centre on Chopina Street in Bolesławiec.
- 10 October 2016 – Monday
events addressed to lower-secondary school students, teachers, educational counsellors and participants of local support centres- 11:00–11:15 a.m. – Introduction to the theme of the celebration
psychologist Agnieszka Pisarek-Grzesiak
sociologist Stanisław Ratajski - 11:20–11:50 a.m. – Knowledge in a nutshell: “A few words about psychological first aid – taken from real life …” and answers to questions from the audience (educator and oligophrenopedagogue Teresa Rudzińska)
- 11:55 a.m.–12:25 p.m. – Active psychoeducation: “There Are No Bad Emotions”
psychologist Katarzyna Jędryszczak
psychologist Beata Stefanik - 12:30–1:30 p.m. – Meeting with Tomasz Kozłowski and his experience of first aid in a psychological crisis – how is it seen by the person affected, and how by the person providing help?
psychologist, consultant, coach, motivational speaker, trainer and author of the book “A History of a Thousand Fears”, Tomasz Kozłowski - 1:35–1:45 p.m. – Closing of the meeting
- 11:00–11:15 a.m. – Introduction to the theme of the celebration
- 11 October 2016 – Tuesday
events addressed to participants of local support centres, their families and friends, as well as the winners of the art competition entitled “Emotions on the Other Side of the Mirror”- 11:00–11:15 a.m. – Introduction to the theme of the celebration
psychologist Agnieszka Pisarek-Grzesiak
sociologist Stanisław Ratajski - 11:20–11:50 a.m. – “Little Red Riding Hood Searches for a Prince” – a performance by participants of the 2nd Community Self-Help House in Bolesławiec
- 11:55 a.m.–12:10 p.m. – Active psychoeducation: “Why Do I Need a Psychologist?”
psychologist Szymon Trzebuniak - 12:15–12:30 p.m. – Active psychoeducation: “A Psychiatrist? If So, When?”
psychiatrist Krystian Antoniewicz - 12:35–12:50 p.m. – Opening of the exhibition of works awarded in the art competition “Emotions on the Other Side of the Mirror” – announcement of the results and presentation of prizes
- 12:55–1:25 p.m. – “Dirty Matters” – a performance by the “SZEPT” Theatre Group
- 1:30–2:00 p.m. – Closing of the meeting and invitation to refreshments.
- 11:00–11:15 a.m. – Introduction to the theme of the celebration
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