LEXINGTON — TOPIC: Let’s Connect: Come together to build community, resilience, and hope.

Living in a rural area can be peaceful, but it can also feel isolating. These free workshops are designed to give you:

• Practical strategies for coping with stress and anxiety

• Tools to support emotional wellbeing

• Ways to strengthen social connection

• Information about local and regional mental health support

The workshops will take place in West Kill, Lexington. 

For more information and registration contact:

Helle Thorning: hellethorningwine@gmail.com  or  (518) 255-8657.

Meet the workshop facilitators:

Dr. Helle Thorning is a licensed clinical social worker, author, educator in behavioral health and teaches mental health professionals locally and abroad.  Helle has a private psychotherapy practice and supports individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds in navigating challenges, fostering healing, growth, and resilience. Helle lives in West Kill and has an office here and in New York City.

Gail Spindell is a Psychotherapist in private practice working with individuals, couples and groups. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression and other emotional states that distract from living fully. She has been conducting a Skillful Aging Workshop at the Hunter Library for four years.

Gail lives in Jewett and New York City.