Events and webinars

Navigating through the emotions of grief and sorrow during a loss can feel incredibly challenging. Our grief support groups offer a confidential space for individuals to openly express their feelings, engage in discussions, find solace, and extend comfort to those who have lost a loved one.

Jan 27 | Feb 24 | Mar 31 | Apr 28 | May 26

7-8 pm | Virtual

For more information or to register, please contact Rachel Brown at  217-718-6315 or rachelbrown.lpc24@gmail.com. 

Link to join will be sent upon registration

MEET THE HOST:
Rachel grew up on a family farm in Mercer County and spent almost five years working for an agriculture company prior to becoming a counselor. Through internships at SIU Center for Family Medicine and Pepper Brown & Associates in Springfield, IL, she gained skills and interventions necessary to help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, grief and more.

Join us online for a discussion designed to assist farmers and farm families with developing a succession plan for their future generations.

Thursday, February 13 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

PLANTING THE SEEDS: The Process of Farm Succession Planning Basic steps for creating a plan and  what to consider along the way

Thursday, February 20 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

CULTIVATING COMMUNICATIONS: The Farm Meetings Types, purpose, who is involved  and navigating differences

Thursday, February 27 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

CHANGING ROLES: Who is Driving the Tractor? Gaining experience to mentoring  future generations

To register for one or multiple sessions: call 618.443.7692 or email mblock95@siumed.edu.

Wednesday, April 2 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 pm
Presented virtually via WebEx

Registration coming soon

PARTICIPANTS WILL
• Discuss challenges producers and their families face.
• Identify signs of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior.
• Learn triage strategies for suicidal crises.
• Explore available resources for producers and their families.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Farmers, agricultural professionals, mental health providers, community support personnel, and anyone interested in learning how to support the mental health and well-being of farming communities.

MEET THE HOST
Dr. Nick Weshinskey, a licensed professional educator in the state of Illinois who also holds national board certification in counseling. His counseling experience has included providing crisis intervention, along with providing outpatient counseling to individuals, couples, families, and groups. 
Karen Stallman, Ag Resource Specialist and Farm Family Resource Initiative Program Co