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Dr. Vivian Friedman Presents

Is Life a Glass Half Full or a Half Empty?
2024-09-06 11:00:00 2024-09-06 12:00:00 America/Chicago Dr. Vivian Friedman Presents This talk is a collection of insights and methods gleaned from decades as a therapist that will help elevate your emotions and improve your relationships. Homewood Public Library - Large Auditorium

Friday, September 06
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-06 11:00:00 2024-09-06 12:00:00 America/Chicago Dr. Vivian Friedman Presents This talk is a collection of insights and methods gleaned from decades as a therapist that will help elevate your emotions and improve your relationships. Homewood Public Library - Large Auditorium

Homewood Public Library

Large Auditorium

This talk is a collection of insights and methods gleaned from decades as a therapist that will help elevate your emotions and improve your relationships.

Is Life a glass half full or half empty?  Join us for this as we welcome Dr. Vivian Friedman, Ph. D. Dr. Friedman has served as a Professor emerita, faculty member of UAB Department of Psychiatry for 38 years and was the parenting columnist for The Birmingham News for 17 years. This program will show you ways to stop worrying, find time for your passions, and learn to appreciate the little things.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Educational / Informational | Adult Events |

TAGS: | Health & Wellness | Educational | Adults |

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