Lisa Mecham

Providing Mental Health Support Through Collaborative Conversations
2025-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
If your loved one has depression, you may want to “fix the problem” or immediately offer solutions. While well-intentioned, this approach can unfortunately increase resistance and create distance in your relationship.
Licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Bukky Kolawole shares powerful communication techniques that can help you better support your loved one’s mental health.

Artist in Residence at Edgewood Farm
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-26
The artist residency program of The Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm is a program that began in 2017, developed to encourage the creative, intellectual and personal growth of emerging and established artists. It works in connection with our distinguished educational facility at the Castle Hill Campus, whose mission is to foster the arts for the local and regional community. The Truro Center for the Arts at Edgewood Farm will focus on the development of “the artistic process” by providing artists a beautiful place to work for an extended period of time. The residency program at Edgewood Farm strives to bring a broader artistic cultural conversation to the local community and economy of the Outer Cape.

Practical Strategies for Supporting Mom Through Postpartum Depression
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:00
Postpartum depression (PPD) can leave new mothers feeling isolated and overwhelmed, while families often struggle to understand how best to help. The experience of PPD affects not just mom, but ripples through the entire family dynamic. This makes it crucial for loved ones to understand how to provide effective support while maintaining their own well-being.
Join us for a live panel discussion featuring an experienced clinician and doula who will guide you through practical strategies for supporting mothers experiencing postpartum depression. Our specialists will share invaluable insights on recognizing warning signs, accessing vital mental health resources, and creating a nurturing environment that promotes healing and recovery.
Whether you’re a partner, family member, or caregiver to a new mother, this free program will equip you with essential tools to make a meaningful difference during this challenging time. Learn how to balance family responsibilities while ensuring mom receives the support she needs and discover effective ways to maintain open communication and strengthen family bonds.

Finding Judy: The Art and Archives of Judith Shahn
2025-07-26 - 2025-08-08 | Cove Gallery, 15 Commercial Street, Wellfleet, 02667, United States
An exhibit of original artworks and archival materials from the estate of Judith Shahn, curated by Cove Gallery and Lisa Mecham.

A Reading with Cynthia Blakeley, Author of The Innermost House
2025-07-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Wellfleet Public Library, 55 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA
Please join for a short reading and discussion between Cynthia Blakeley and writer & curator Lisa Mecham on memoir, locals and summer visitors, and the relation between place and emotion. Audience Q&A and book signing to follow.

How Families Can Support Men’s Mental Wellbeing
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
Every day, countless men silently battle mental health challenges alone, held back by deep-rooted societal pressures and expectations that tell them to “stay strong” and “keep it together.” Yet behind these walls of silence, they need our support more than ever.
In this powerful panel discussion, we’ll bring together experts who understand the delicate balance of helping without pushing too hard. They’ll guide you through real-world strategies for connecting with the men in your life, showing you how to recognize when someone is struggling, and create safe spaces where vulnerability isn’t seen as weakness, but as a step toward healing.
Whether you’re concerned about a partner, father, brother, friend, or son, this candid discussion will equip you with practical strategies to help the men you care about find their path to mental wellness.
