Mental health workshops
Mental Health Workshops in Grand Blanc, Michigan
Practical, plain-language sessions on stress, resilience, and mental health — for community groups, workplaces, and anyone who wants usable tools rather than theory.
Education, not treatment — and the difference is deliberate
Not everything worth knowing about mental health has to happen in a therapy room. Sometimes what's needed is an hour of clear, practical information: what stress actually does to a body, why rest alone doesn't resolve burnout, how to raise a hard subject with someone you're worried about.
Workshops are educational and group-based. They don't involve individual assessment, diagnosis, or treatment planning, and attending one doesn't make you a client of the practice. The discussion half is facilitated conversation, not individual therapy — and if what you need is therapy, I'll tell you so directly.
I'm Kevin B. Stachowiak, MSW, LMSW, and I've spent more than 30 years explaining this material to clients, colleagues, and community groups without jargon.
What a workshop involves
Each workshop runs 90 minutes and has two halves. The first 45 minutes are educational — a clear, plain-language presentation on the topic, with no jargon and no assumption of prior knowledge. The second 45 minutes are open discussion and processing, where the group works through what the material brought up and how it applies to their own lives.
That second half is what makes the format worth the time. Information alone rarely changes much. Talking it through with other people who recognize what you're describing tends to do more.
Current topics
- Depression and mood disorders — how low mood works, what maintains it, and what actually helps
- Anxiety disorders — the mechanics of worry and panic, and practical tools for turning the volume down
- Trauma and PTSD — what trauma does, how it shows up later, and what recovery can look like
The workshop program is actively expanding. If there's a topic you'd find useful — for yourself, your workplace, or a community group — let me know; it may already be in development.
When & how to join
- DaySaturdays
- Time9:00 – 10:30 AM
- Length90 minutes
- PaymentPrivate pay
To register, call the office at (810) 207-5384. Registration is by phone so we can confirm the current topic, answer questions, and make sure the workshop is a sensible fit before you commit.
Workshops are private pay and are not billed to insurance. Call the office for current pricing and the upcoming topic schedule.
If something raised in a workshop needs individual attention, I'll say so and help point toward a sensible next step — whether that's this practice or somewhere else. See all therapy services →
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Workshops: common questions
How long is a workshop, and what happens?
Ninety minutes, on a Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:30. The first 45 minutes are an educational presentation on the topic; the second 45 are open discussion and processing with the group.
What topics are currently offered?
Depression and mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma and PTSD. The program is expanding, so call the office to hear which topic is running next and what's being added.
How do I register?
Call the office at (810) 207-5384. Registration is by phone so we can confirm the topic, answer any questions, and make sure the workshop is a reasonable fit before you commit.
Is a workshop covered by insurance?
No. Workshops are private pay and are not billed to insurance. Call the office for current pricing.
Is a workshop the same as therapy?
No. Workshops are educational and group-based. They don't involve individual assessment, diagnosis, or treatment, and attending one doesn't make you a client of the practice. If what you need is therapy, I'll say so.
Do I have to talk during the discussion half?
No. Plenty of people come to listen, and that's a perfectly good reason to be there. Nobody is put on the spot.
Interested in a workshop?
Tell me about your group and what you're hoping people take away, and I'll let you know what's possible.