Guest Speaker- Linda Savino, volunteer Executive Director, occupational therapist with Pause To Thrive, a health and wellness organization.
Mission: “To help you no matter what problems, crises or obstacles you face”
Highlites:
- The goals are to build a resilience model for individuals to gain inner strength and inner joy through mindful meditation, Reiki healing, yoga, art therapy, tapping, and attendance at restful retreats.
- The organization found that 60% of Covid victims suffer from anxiety.
- Monmouth Medical Center was the first medical facility to recognize behavioral health.
- Mental health is not covered by insurance programs.
- The organization is funded by donations and fees for services.
Our next lunch meeting will be Friday, 5/6 12:15pm at La Scarpetta Italian Grill & Pizzeria. 167 Locust Ave (next to Dollar General). Our guest speaker will be Larry Sternbach, Monmouth County Workforce Development.