Free Reading Group -
"The Friendship Bench: How Fourteen Grandmothers Inspired a Mental Health Revolution"
Facilitated by Sue Marriott LCSW, CGP
Help democratize mental health!
Join us for this unique, two-session
reading & discussion gathering so we can experience this incredible book as it's designed, in community with one another.
August 7th & August 14th at 3:30 PM Central
We will discuss the first half of the book on August 7 and the rest August 14.
Positive News - Uplifting Stories -
We Need That!!
Sue doesn't often do this, but was so inspired by Dr. Dixon Chibanda's work, she wants to do what she can to support the movement. You can hear their conversation TU 271 here.
This reading group is a chance to meet like-minded souls out there, connect, support democratizing mental healthcare & just have a spirited time together!
That's it - just gathering in community to uplift this important work.
"You might be picking up The Friendship Bench for different reasons. Maybe you are someone struggling with your own mental health, looking for hope. Maybe you are a doctor, a teacher, or a parent, wondering how to support others. Perhaps you are a policymaker, an entrepreneur, or a student, searching for new ways to address the global mental health crisis. Whoever you are, this book is for you."
Dr. Dixon Chibanda
The Friendship Bench Documentary Trailer
By creating a narrative tapestry through the stories of the Gogos and the lives of their clients, the film explores Dr. Dixon’s visionary initiative of establishing a Friendship Bench within communities everywhere. The Friendship Bench provides sustainable community based psychological interventions that are evidence based, accessible and scalable.