In Housing Works' two-story SoHo bookstore, psychiatrist and addiction specialist Dr. Tamir Aldad talks through Too Close for Comfort, his book on handling severe emotional dependency with compassion and firm boundaries. Aldad founded Mindful Care, a same-day mental health urgent-care model, and the talk centers on caregiving without guilt or burnout. If someone leans hard on you, this free midday talk is worth the RSVP.
What to expect
Settle into seats among the shelves of Housing Works' used-book stacks for a discussion with Dr. Aldad about the relationship dynamics in his book and his practical strategies for caregivers. There's time to ask your own questions and meet other caregivers in the room, and the cafe and shelves are there to browse before or after.
Good to know
- Free, with RSVP through Eventbrite, so register ahead
- Housing Works Bookstore is at 126 Crosby St, between Houston and Prince
- Nearest trains: B/D/F/M to Broadway–Lafayette, 6 to Bleecker St, or R/W to Prince St
- Best for caregivers, family members and anyone curious about emotional dependency and boundaries
- Bookstore and cafe sales support Housing Works' work on HIV/AIDS and homelessness
- Arrive a little early to get a seat and browse the used books
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Common questions
Is the book talk free?
Yes. It's free, with an RSVP through Eventbrite linked from the Housing Works event page.
Who is Dr. Tamir Aldad?
He's a board-certified clinical psychiatrist and addiction specialist, and the founder and CEO of Mindful Care, which pioneered a same-day mental health and addiction treatment urgent-care model.
Who is this talk for?
It's aimed at caregivers and anyone dealing with a relationship marked by severe emotional dependency, with time to ask questions and meet other caregivers.
