January 5th, 2017 - Children Services - Innovation: First Step to Success Early Intervention for At-Risk Children - Lupe Ibarra

Lupe Ibarra, Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Children Services ICBHS - El Centro “Children Services - Innovation: First Step to Success Early Intervention for At-Risk Children” The First Step to Success (FSS) program is an evidence-based early intervention program that provides positive reinforcement interventions to children at school and at home. The objective is to improve the child’s social adjustment and academic performance with the involvement of teachers, parents, and peers. Joins us, as Lupe Ibarra, talks about the implementation of FSS on our community.
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January 12th, 2017 - Vista Sands: Children’s Socialization Program - Andrew Wells

Andrew Wells, Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist Children Services ICBHS-Brawley “Vista Sands: Children’s Socialization Program” Vista Sands Children’s Socialization Program is a collaborative program between Imperial County School Districts and Behavioral Health. The Program is designed to assist children whose capacity to function at home, school, and the community has been impaired by emotional and behavioral problems. The program encourages positive growth in social and coping skills in a structured setting without removing the child from family, school and community.
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January 19th, 2017 – Imperial County Behavioral Health Services: Adult Alcohol & Drug Recovery Program - Bonnie Walther

Bonnie Walther, Substance Abuse Counselor Adult Services-ODF ICBHS-El Centro “Imperial County Behavioral Health Services: Adult Alcohol & Drug Recovery Program” The Adult Services Outpatient Drug Free Program recognizes that alcohol & drug addiction is a disease that affects individuals, their families, and the people around them. The Program helps substance-using individuals to regain control of their lives. Join us as Substance Abuse Counselor Bonnie Walther, discusses the program, services and how recovery is achieved.
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January 26th, 2017 - The Whole-Brain Child: Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind - Dan Siegel, MD, Psychiatrist and Author

Dan Siegel, MD, Psychiatrist and Author Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine Founder and Co-Director of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center “The Whole-Brain Child: Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind” Your toddler throws a tantrum in the middle of a store. Your preschooler refuses to get dressed. Your fifth-grader sulks on the bench instead of playing on the field. Do children conspire to make their parents’ lives endlessly challenging? No-it’s just their developing brain calling the shots! Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling book Mindsight, explaining the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures.
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February 2nd, 2017 – Trauma-Informed Behavioral Healthcare - Lynne Marsenich

Lynne Marsenich, LCSW Consultant and Trainer “Trauma-Informed Behavioral Healthcare” Trauma-Informed care is a commitment that Imperial County Behavioral Health is undertaking to support the recovery of persons impacted by trauma who seek our services. Join us as we explore what trauma informed care is and how Behavioral Health is adapting in response to consumer needs.

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