Movie on anxiety, discussion at Chimacum auditorium

CHIMACUM — Jefferson County Library and the Chimacum Prevention Coalition will co-sponsor a free public screening of the IndieFlix movie “Angst” at the Chimacum High School auditorium.

The free screening is slated for 6:30 p.m. Monday at the auditorium at 91 W. Valley Road.

The film explores anxiety, its causes, effects and what we can do about it.

The filmmakers’ goal is to have a global conversation and raise awareness about anxiety.

Following the 56-minute film, which is considered appropriate for ages 11 and up, will be a 45-minute guided discussion with a panel of participants including Jean Scarboro, LMHC; Paige Johnson, a teen from Poulsbo who struggles with anxiety; and her mother, Julie Johnson, who has helped support Paige.

Audience members will be invited to ask questions and will be provided with handouts containing tips to help manage anxiety, as well as a list of local resources.

Prior to the public evening screening, the movie “Angst” will be shown to students in assemblies at both the Chimacum High School, and the Chimacum Middle School.

Students will be encouraged to invite their parents to the public evening screening.

The movie “Angst” features candid interviews with children and young adults who suffer, or have suffered, from anxiety and what they’ve learned about it.

The film includes discussions with mental health experts about the causes of anxiety and its sociological effects, as well as help, resources and tools.

Jean Scarboro, LMHC, is a national board-certified counselor and has her school counseling certificate in Washington state. Scarboro has been working as a mental health counselor and school counselor in Port Townsend for seven years and has a private practice at Prosper Natural Health Center in Port Townsend.

For more information, call the Jefferson County Library at 360-385-6544 and ask for Russ Stamp or Chris Hoffman Hill.

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