March 7, 2019 - Motivational Interviewing - Renee Sievert, RN, MFT Master Coach, Leadership Coach Equus Master Facilitator Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion. Whether applied individually or in a therapeutic setting, Motivational Interviewing is a strong support for positive, but challenging change
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March 14, 2019 - Soar Above Stigma - Jackie Valadez SHS HOSA: Future Health Professionals, Advisor Simran Singh SHS HOSA: Future Health Professionals, Mental Health Project Leader

Imagine a high school where youth who were experiencing suffering due to symptoms of mental health problems didn’t have to hide or minimize. Imagine there was open acceptance and support. Soar Above Stigma, a mental health wellness campaign at Southwest High School have taken on this challenge with their Healthcare Professional students playing a significant role in reducing mental health stigma on campus.
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March 21, 2019 - NAMI-Working with Peers - Suzette Southfox Education Director NAMI San Diego Ingrid Alvarez Ron, Faith-Based Program Associate NAMI San Diego

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Diego, has a program that wants to help members of the community and their families that may have or know someone with a mental health illness. This program is especially structure to bring family or peers that has or know someone with a mental health illness.
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March 28, 2019 - Portland Identification and Early Referral Model(PIER) The Power of Family Support  - Diana Aguirre Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician Community Engagements and Support Services

The Portland Identification and Early Referral (PIER) Model involves initiation a variety of activities designed to: educate about the importance of early detection and intervention; empower with the information and tools to recognize the early signs.
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