July 9, 2020 - Community Development of Mental Health Innovation - Sylvia Bazan, AMFT Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Behavioral Health Manager Mental Health Triage Unit

The Mental Health Services Act of 2004 provides funding for counties to develop innovative mental health programming in conjunction with their community and areas of need. These opportunities to add new types of mental health supports that have added permanent programing success. We’ll review the process and potential new innovative program possibilities awaiting Imperial County, with Behavioral Health Manager Sylvia Bazan.
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July 16, 2020 - Substance Use Impact on Youth in Imperial County - Ana Contreras, AMFT Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Behavioral Health Manager Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Adolescent- El Centro & Calexico

The Youth and Young Adults Program is dedicated to supporting a positive environment for our struggling youth through evidence-based treatment. The program determines the right treatment plan to help our youth with their substance use problems. Through this segment, we will talk about the signs, symptoms and treatment options that are available for adolescent populations with substance use problems.
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July 23, 2020 - Teen Dating Violence Awareness - Judith R. Klein-Pritchard, M.S.F.S. Director of Legal Services Woman Haven, A Center for Family Solutions

February marked the inaugural Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month for Imperial County. One in four women will fall victim to relationship violence. Early prevention is key. Only about one in five teens who experience teen dating violence tell their parents. Join us as Judi Klein-Pritchard, provides more in-depth information about this important and sometimes overlooked topic.
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July 30, 2020 - Evidenced-Based Model: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-D) - Laura Lugo, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression (CBT-D) is used to treat clients that are 25 years or older that are diagnosed with depression. Join us as Laura Lugo introduces us to the model and the processes, that when used, commonly achieve significant long-term relief from depression.
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June 4, 2020 - Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Mental Health - Collett Ashurst, RN Registered Nurse Public Health Department County of Imperial

We are currently experiencing a global pandemic event caused by a communicable novel (new) virus. COVID-19 has already demonstrated its effect on our daily lives, our routines, and even our mental health. One of the best coping tools for anxiety is information discernment. Gathering information, verifying the accuracy of the information, and then specific planning to manage the information is an effective anxiety reduction strategy. We have invited Imperial County Public Health Registered Nurse Collett Ashurst, RN to discuss all things COVID-19. How it is spread, what symptoms are experienced, how to suppress the spread, and how to manage life and stress levels in the midst of an infectious disease outbreak. Join us and learn the best ways to proceed in the days ahead of us all.
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June 11, 2020 - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Children - Helen McClain, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The impacts of trauma on children can be lifelong and profound, yet identifying the disorder at times difficult. Join us as Helen McClain shares specialized treatments shown in research to work for children diagnosed with PTSD.
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June 18, 2020 - Adult Anxiety and Depression Services - Marie Arroyo, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Program Supervisor Adult Anxiety and Depression Clinic ICBHS-Calexico

The Adult Anxiety and Depression Clinics, located regionally in El Centro, Brawley and Calexico, provide services to individuals diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Anxiety and Depression Clinics strive to help individuals who meet criteria to find the best way to manage stress and alleviate symptoms and impairments. Join us as Marie Arroyo talks more in depth about the services that are provided to adult populations through the clinics and how to access support for life-affecting depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms.
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June 25, 2020 - Little Flower Yoga for Kids - Jennifer Cohen Harper, MA Founder of Little Flower Yoga, Inc.

Little Flower Yoga is dedicated to making yoga and mindfulness available to children and teenagers. It challenges students to learn in new ways, make connections, and recognize their capacity to achieve their goals. Join us as founder Jennifer Cohen Harper explores the role of mindfulness and focused movement in improved behavior and academic performance.
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July 2, 2020 - Teen Challenge: Stress, Anger Management & Mindfulness - Dalia Pesqueira, LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Program Supervisor Youth & Young Adult Services.

Youth and Young Adults face an emerging world of cell-phones, social media, academics, relationships, and parents, all while experiencing the biological changes and challenges of adolescence. Debilitating stress or anger, internalized or externalized can result. Mindfulness techniques, framed towards youth, can help.
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