Next Session Starts October 1st!

10-Session Skill Building Workshop for Families & Friends of People with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Bipolar Disorder or Major Depression (Often Co-occurring with Substance Use Disorders). 

This workshop is FREE if either you or your loved one loves in Philadelphia

This workshop is held Online with Live instructors.

  • Interactive discussions
  • Slide presentations 
  • Guest Speakers  
  • Role play demonstrations 
  • Practice exercises 

that combine Lived experience with evidence-based skills that will help you cope, heal, and be well. Classes will be co-facilitated by a licensed clinician a certified peer specialist and a graduate facilitator. 

Workshop sessions are held weekly every Tuessday evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm. 

I want to get off the Rollercoaster!

Register me for the Getting Off the Emotional Rollercoaster workshops starting on October 1st.

Facilitators

Learning and Development Specialist

Charlotte Andrews LBS, LPC, CESP, ACS, JD

Charlotte Andrews is a Licensed Professional Counselor & Professor of Psychology. She received a law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law to pursue an ambition to advocate for reintegration efforts and criminal justice reform through a mental health law and advocacy lens. Charlotte also serves as the Clinical Director for Black Men Heal which provides free therapy to men of color across 9 states and growing, and also serves as a professional consultant through her consulting and education practice “Journey To Lotus LLC.” Her treatment philosophy is "when we know what it is, we know what to do!" In her spare time, she is an avid line dancer who loves to travel, eat good food, and enjoy most spending time with the ones she loves.

Peer Specialist

Denice Buzzetto

Hello, I'm Denice! I've been a Peer Specialist here at Mental Health Partnerships for over 10 years. I have been in active recovery for over 20 years of my mental health diagnoses. My struggles are now silver linings to share with you. I hope my experiences of successes and setbacks will shed light on the relationship with your loved one. I sincerely look forward to sharing valued information and tools with you in the Roller Coaster Class.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Will I have a chance to talk and ask questions?

    The sessions are fully interactive! Your questions, comments and participation are welcome and encouraged.

  • Can we have these sessions in person? I like talking face-to-face.

    YES! We will be holding sesions in-person soon. Please register at the link below to be notified of the details. If your organization would like to schedule classes at your facility, please email tecinfo@mhphope. org to request an in-person session.

  • I started this before but didn't finish. Can I pick up where I left off?

    Yes you can! Please register again and you will be contacted. Just let us know that you would like to take the classes that you missed.

  • Will I need to be skilled with technology?

    No. The sessions will be held using Zoom and you can attend on a computer, a tablet or your cell phone.

  • Will I need to print out course materials?

    All course materials can be viewed online but they can be printed if you wish. The materials are available through the Canvas learning platform. If you feel that internet access is too complicated, our Technical Learning and Development Specialist is available by phone or email to assist.

  • Can I talk with you or other class members in between class sessions?

    Yes, you can. Participants and facilitators communicate throughout the week using the course message board and the facilitators are available through email.

  • What if I feel like I need more help after the course is over?

    There is an online support group for graduates of the Rollercoaster course that meets weekly. Once the course is complete you will be provided with the link to join.

  • I can't come to an in-person class. Can I attend online?

    Yes you can. We have Zoom classes that are conveniently held in the evening. Make sure you click the link to register and you will be notified of upcoming sessions.