Mental Health Resource Fair

October 10, 2023 | via Zoom

Join us on October 10, World Mental Health Day, for a virtual Mental Health Resource Fair. Speakers will host sessions covering topics like self-care, respite care, anxiety, grief, loss, and more. 

Schedule of Events

11:00AM ET
Keynote 

Reclaiming and Reimagining Self-Care
Desiree Rew, LCSW, AMFT

12:00PM ET
Grief 

Navigating Anticipatory Grief 
Kelsey Jager, Ph.D.

Navigating Grief Around Losses in your Life as a Parent/Caregiver 
Lauren McVicker Fritz, MA, ATR-BC, LPC

2:00 PM ET
General Mental Health

General Mental Health Resources 
Kelsey Jager, Ph.D. 

4:00 PM ET
Personal Experiences

Personal Experience, Navigating Your Mental Health and Resources
Joslyn Phelps, Jett Foundation Ambassador

Keynote Speaker

Desiree Rew, LCSW, AMFT

Reclaiming and Reimagining Self-Care

Desiree Rew is a multifaceted individual passionate about social work, self-care, and community building. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and national speaker on self-care, she is committed to empowering individuals and communities to prioritize their well-being. In addition to her social work and self-care work, Desiree is also a freelance food and travel writer who enjoys exploring new cultures and cuisines, a workplace wellness trainer, and a community steward dedicated to positively impacting the lives of those around her. Desiree’s diverse interests and expertise reflect her deep commitment to making a difference in lives and communities. 

Session Speakers

Kelsey Jager, Ph.D., LPCC-S

Sessions: Navigating Anticipatory Grief & General Mental Health Resources

Kelsey A. Jager is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision designation. She earned her PhD in Counseling and Human Development Services from Kent State University in 2019. She has experience at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Kent State University’s Counseling and Human Development. In addition to clinical practice, Kelsey has taught undergraduate and graduate-level courses at Kent State University and John Carroll University since 2011.

Kelsey works with a wide variety of mental and emotional disorders with individuals, couples and families. She provides services for bipolar, depressive, anxiety, obsessive compulsive, somatic and impulse control disorders. Her special interests include chronic disease management and disabilities.

Lauren McVicker Fritz, MA, ATR-BC, LPC

Session: Navigating Grief Around Losses in your Life as a Parent/Caregiver
Lauren McVicker Fritz is a therapist in private practice. She has been practicing for over twenty-five years. Lauren specializes in accompanying people through grief, trauma and significantly life-changing events. She is also the mother of two great young men with Duchenne, ages 16 and 20.

Joslyn Phelps, Jett Foundation Ambassador

Session: Personal Experience, Navigating Your Mental Health and Resources
Joslyn Phelps and her son Jalen were recently diagnosed with Duchenne. After years of fighting to get a diagnosis, and continuing to fight for the correct diagnosis, Joslyn is a fierce advocate. Jett Foundation and its Porch Nites saved Joslyn and inspired her to want to help within the Duchenne community. While they are just beginning to understand his diagnosis, Joslyn is determined to continue to be an advocate for herself and help others advocate for their children. “My strength is what he mimics.”

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