Left: 1989 classmates Gretchen Maddox, Robbie Colby, and Nicole Kearse catching up at the Blue Bird Cafe in Chelsea, UK, on an unusually sunny day in February. Center: Class of 1992 friends and fellow Los Angeles residents Sandy Schmid and Brian McEvoy reconnected after realizing they both live in LA and like riding bikes. “We met up and went for a ride around Topanga Canyon.” Right: Greg Schwanbeck ’96 and Keba Foster were married at the New England Aquarium last July.
1989 Class Representatives Dahlia Aronson Ian Glick Rebecca Lewin Scott
1990 Class Representatives Zachary Cherry Alexander Rabinsky
1991 Class Representative Needed!
1992 Class Representative Needed!
1993 Class Representatives Jessica Ko Beck Jaime Quiros Alison Ross Louisa Grandin Sylvia has written
Louisa Grandin Sylvia ’93 has published a workbook for individuals diagnosed with bipolar II disorder.
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a book with two colleagues titled The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook. The following is a description of her book, the first self-help workbook available
specifically for individuals diagnosed with bipolar II disorder:
progress, and ultimately live a happy and more productive life.
Most people have heard of bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that is marked by manic episodes and periods of intense depression. Bipolar II disorder differs from bipolar I in that sufferers may never experience a full manic episode, although they may experience periods of high energy and impulsiveness (hypomania), as well as depression and anxiety. If you have been diagnosed with bipolar II, or even if you think that you may have this disorder, you may be frightened by the highs and lows of your intense emotions. Fortunately, there are proven-effective treatments that can help you find a sense of calm and peace of mind.
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Written by an extremely accomplished team of bipolar experts, The Bipolar II Disorder Workbook is designed to help you manage the recurring depression, hypomania, and anxiety that can arise as a result of your condition. The convenient workbook format combines evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other mindfulness-based exercises to help you manage your emotions, track your
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Class Representatives Alan Bern Aba Taylor
1995 Class Representative Lilla Curran
1996 Class Representatives Kathrene Tiffany Bell Nick Brescia Merrill Hawkins Katayoun Shahroki Greg Schwanbeck writes, “Keba Foster and I married on last July at the New England Aquarium. I’m currently living in Norwood and teaching physics and astronomy at Westwood High School, where I also serve as an instructional technology coach.”