I am a clinical social worker and I direct a partial day treatment program for seniors with persistent mental health problems. All of my clients suffer to one degree or another with low self esteem. In my three groups we offer group psychotherapy, art and movement therapies. In addition I often invite speakers with expertise in different areas.
Mr. Lerner is offering a seminar on self image and self esteem. He has presented in two of my groups the first of the workshops. The group members, my staff and myself have found him to be inspirational both as a person and as a presenter. I have a client, who in three years has never once sat through an entire three hour group. When Mr. Lerner presented in one group she left the session once and in the second she never left and fully participated. Another group member said to Mr. Lerner, “You speak from the heart.”
The philosophy of our agency is to empower older adults and make them more in charge of their lives including their health and mental well being. They are also encouraged to help others. Mr. Lerner’s seminars and his philosophy perfectly reflect this.
In the four years that I have been working here, I have never had a presenter so warmly received. His seminars are on the surface simple and yet reflect many of the up to date current theories in mental health. |
