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Join Seed Theatre for an insightful and empowering series of mental health talks hosted by DeShanee Thomas, a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (MFT-I) with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. These interactive sessions aim to demystify mental health, provide valuable resources, and answer your most pressing questions in a welcoming and inclusive environment.Schedule of Talks:
1/18/25 – Welcome to Mental Health
An introduction to many things about mental health. What are you looking for? What's out there? What is the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist and a life coach? What are my options in the area? This first talk includes information and local resources. There will be a questions and answer portion as well.
2/1/25 – Diagnosis
A look at the different assessments and a discussion of different diagnosis. Ask the questions you were always afraid to ask in the office!
2/15/25 – Crisis Situations
Understand the different types of crises and who you can call for help. This session equips you with the knowledge to navigate emergency situations confidently.
3/1/25 – Different Types of Therapy
Part of choosing your therapist is the type of therapy you want to pursue. This talk will reveal different types of therapy and how they may be used
3/15/25 – When Are You “Done” with Therapy?
At what point does therapy end? During this conversation, we will talk about the different circumstances and ways to end therapy or separate from a therapist.
Seed Theatre is proud to provide a safe and inclusive space for this series, fostering community understanding and support for mental health. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect!
Hosted by Deshanee Thomas MFT-I
DeShanee Thomas is currently a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern(MFT-I) at a local community health setting. She has worked in the mental health world for 10+ years. She has worked with individuals from 6 years to 95 years old. She believes everyone has a story that shapes who they are and it's influenced by the people, experiences and things around them. She enjoys working with individuals, families, couples and the consensual non-monogamous. Her specializations include Narrative therapy, CBT, Emotionally Focused therapy, Non traditional family structures, LGBTQIA+ lifestyles, Sexual health, IDD, Addiction and End of life. She believes that everyone could benefit from therapy and having someone to talk to, even for a short amount of time. She is an advocate of therapy being about more than just laying on a couch and “telling your business”, but learning what therapy is and how it will work in someone's life.
When not studying or working, DeShanee enjoys the arts (painting, theater, music, writing), collecting vintage clothing/jewelry, crossfit and watching rugby.
For the Future, she plans on obtaining Licensure, continuing in community mental health in order to remain accessible.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1100 Market Street #706, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37402
