On February 9, 2012 the International Bipolar Foundation will have their third monthly webinar with guest speaker David Granirer, Founder of Stand Up For Mental Health, on I’m OK But YOU Need Profession Help: Using Humor to Fight Stigma!

You have to be nuts to take counselor and stand-up comic David Granirer's Stand Up For Mental Health program where he teaches stand-up comedy to people with mental illness, but the results can be life-changing! This hilarious presentation is part comedy and part education. David, who himself suffers from depression, looks at how humor can help fight the stigma around mental illness. Through video clips, you’ll also get to see examples of his comics breaking down barriers by finding the lighter side of their mental health journeys. By doing stand up comedy, something that most so-called “normal” people would never want to attempt, the Stand Up For Mental Health comics fight stigma by demonstrating what people with mental illness are capable of.

David Granirer is a counselor, stand-up comic, speaker, and author of The Happy Neurotic: How Fear and Angst Can Lead To Happiness and Success. He has taught stand-up comedy to recovering addicts and cancer patients, and is the founder of Stand Up For Mental Health. His work is featured by media across North America and in the Voice Award winning documentary Cracking Up. David also gives laughter in the workplace presentations to hundreds of organizations across North America, helping them use humor to decrease stress, increase wellness, and cope with change. He is also the recipient of a Champion of Mental Health Award. These national awards recognize the contributions of individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of the mental health agenda in Canada.

Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/242743406

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Upcoming Lecture...

On February 9, 2012 the International Bipolar Foundation will have their free mental health lecture series with guest speaker Dr. Sarah Frampton and Marta Leyva on

How to Navigate Educational Services in a School Environment.

Dr. Sara Frampton has experience in both psychology and education. She has a BA in Psychology from The George Washington University, a Masters in Education from the University of Virginia, an M.S. in Counseling from San Diego University and a Ph.D. in Psychology from USIU/Alliant University. Dr. Frampton is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and a Marriage/Family Therapist. She has been a Special Educational Advocate since 1982 and holds credentials to teach in Virginia, New York, and California.

Marta Leyva comes to Advocacy Associates with over 20 years experience in elementary education. She has served as a Multiple Subjects California Credentialed General Education Teacher with a Bilingual Cross Cultural Language and Development Certification for 18 years. She taught Kinder through Sixth grade and mainstreamed many special education students as part of inclusion. Marta has a Bachelor’s Degree in Intercultural Communication, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and a Preliminary Services Administrative Credential from Point Loma Nazarene University.

Location:
Sanford Children’s Research Center (Building 12)
10905 Road to the Cure
San Diego, CA 92121

Time:
5:30-6:00pm- Social
6:00-7:00- Lecture and Q&A

Please R.S.V.P. To areitzin@internationalbipolarfoundation.org
Event and Parking are freeDirections to the venue: Coming from the 5- North Exit Genesse Avenue and turn right. Continue onto North Torrey Pines Road, turn right at Science Park Road, take the 1st left onto Torreyana Road and then take the 1st right onto Road to the Cure.

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International Bipolar Foundation

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