JDRF invites the Bay Area diabetes community to a free educational event: Taking “Control” Out of Diabetes, an evening with Jessica Bernstein, Psy.D. Psychologist specializing in type 1 diabetes/chronic illness; “Blood & Honey” documentary film director and producer and living with type 1 diabetes for 38 Years.
- WHEN: Wednesday, April 21, 2010; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
- WHERE: Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1940 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
- RSVP: ceisen@jdrf.org or (415) 597-6317
*Please note – childcare will not be available for this event.
In a controversial talk, Psychologist Jessica Bernstein sparks debate about our current method of approaching diabetes care with the goal of controlling the condition. Dr. Bernstein, who has had type 1 diabetes since age one, will discuss two key questions:
- Is it possible to control diabetes?
- Is it healthy to approach diabetes care with the mindset of trying to control the condition?
Through excerpts from her documentary film (now in production) entitled “Blood & Honey”Dr. Bernstein will present varying views about the “myth of control.” This talk will provide you with new ideas for approaching diabetes care that could improve the psychological experience of diabetes for anyone diagnosed with type 1 or 2 diabetes, adult or child.
Visit the website at www.bloodandhoney.org.
Dr. Bernstein has a private practice in Oakland focused on people with diabetes.
For additional information, read this Los Angeles Times article on Dr. Bernstein’s presentation “Diabetes May Create a Chasm Between Patient/Doctor.”
To find out about JDRF funded research, local services and networking, special events or the Walk to Cure Diabetes please visit: www.curetype1.org
