Wright State Physicians Family Medicine offers educational session about managing negative emotions

As part of the “Brain Matters” educational series, Wright State Physicians Family Medicine will host a session about managing negative emotions.

The series focuses on building resilience and well-being. Most people can further develop their mental health and enjoy gains in their quality of life. The series is free and open to the public.

The session, “Managing Negative Emotions,” will be Thursday, May 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in classroom 1 on the second floor of the Wright State Physicians Health Center on the campus of Wright State University.

The speaker is Paul Hershberger, Ph.D., a clinical health psychologist. He is a professor of family medicine and director of behavioral science for the Family Medicine Residency Program at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. His clinical practice includes psychotherapy, consultation and coaching.

Hershberger will lead a discussion in how to manage negative emotions. He will address negative emotions and health, anger management, communication of anger and forgiveness.

To register for the event, contact Elizabeth McCarter at elizabeth.mccarter@wspi.org or 937-245-7213.

Wright State Physicians Inc. includes more than 160 physicians affiliated with the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. The group provides primary and specialty care in a wide range of specialized diagnostic and treatment services throughout the Dayton region.