Free All Day Drop-In Counseling Organized Saturday For Those Affected By Valley Fire

WHAT:

Catastrophic events such as fires can have devastating and lasting mental health effects on individuals. Counseling can make a difference, as noted in this recent news "Therapists Offer Perspectives on the Trauma Associated with Wildfires and Large Scale Disasters."

The Redwood Empire Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists is hosting a FREE all-day drop-in counseling event for anyone affected by the Valley Fire. Therapeutic arts/crafts and games for children and refreshments will be available.

WHO:

--Local mental health professionals who are members of the Redwood Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, a state-wide association comprising approximately 31,000 generally Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), prelicensed interns and trainees, and other types of mental health professionals such as psychologists, social workers (LSCWs), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs), and educational psychologists (LEPs) and psychiatrists.

--Community members affected by the Valley Fire.

--Community members can also find therapists for continued therapy at www.counselingcalifornia.com. 

WHEN:

Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE:

Mark West Lodge Event Center,

2520 Mark West Springs Rd., Santa Rosa, Calif. 95404

Gail Van Buuren, RECAMFT Past President: 707-494-4198