NYC Residents: learn more about participating in a free therapy program with Weill Cornell Medicine. Join one of the two introduction classes happening this Thursday (10am EST) and Friday (12pm EST).

Weill Cornell Medicine is hosting a free therapy program for individuals 60 and older experiencing depression that live in New York City only (5 Boroughs). This 9-week program is based on research showing that increasing your participation in pleasurable and rewarding activities can lead to improvement in depressive symptoms.

The 9 individual therapy sessions will be completed using a free tablet you will receive via mail so you can be involved without leaving home. This study will also help the Researchers understand if the program may be helpful for those who have trouble leaving home. If you are eligible to participate, you will receive compensation over the course of the program.

For more information, you can contact Caroline, one of the study team members, via phone (844-333-3579, ext. 714) or email ([email protected]). To better understand the program if you live in NYC please join ONE of information sessions on the VSC at either 10 AM (EST) on Thursday, 4/28 or 12PM (EST) on Friday, 4/29. An information sheet has been attached for official purposes, but the team members can clarify any questions.

Wednesday 4/27 at 2pm

This class is designed to be an enjoyable forum to examine factors that comprise "well-being". We will endeavor to explore happiness, calm and ease. This is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse elements that can make our lives feel worthwhile. It's also a forum for exploring ways to overcome adversity and discuss effective ways to "press reset".

Ellen Lourie is a licensed therapist who specializes in issues related to successful aging. Her experience includes focused training and professional engagement in aging-at-home, inpatient care, age related changes, hospice, palliative care and caregiver's support. Healthy life transitions are among Ellen's primary specializations.

Thursday 4/28 at 10am

Friday 4/29 at 12pm

Learn more about psychotherapy and an opportunity to take part in free therapy program, including access to a tablet.

Please read above for more information about this program. Reach out to the Caroline or the VSC team if you have any questions.

We are so grateful to all of the Facilitators who lead the wonderful array of classes the VSC shares with you every day and we know that you also appreciate their time and dedication. Currently we have 190 VSC volunteers, 29 of whom have been with us for five years or more.

Please share your thanks this week by: a) thanking the Facilitators during the classes you attend b) making extra effort to write a comment in the after-class Survey about the class.

They LOVE it when I share the positive comments! Thanks so much for sharing in this wonderful journey with us.

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