January 4, 2018 - Finding Recovery with a Degree: Wellness Center Imperial Valley College Program - Yolanda Romero, M.A. IVC Counselor Wellness Center ICBHS

Mental Health problems can shut down a life, as the stress of coping isolates and steals hope and energy. At the Behavioral Health Wellness Center, the IVC Program offers a return to education, ongoing support, and a path to academic success for those whose mental health impairments have hindered academic growth.
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January 11, 2018 - Obtaining a General Education Diploma as Part of Mental Health Illness Recovery  - Brenda Gonzalez GED Instructor Wellness Center ICBHS

Another way the Behavioral Health Wellness Center supports its participants is by the  General Education Diploma (GED) Program. A collaborative effort between Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS) and the Imperial Valley Regional Occupational Program (IVROP); the program provides an opportunity to consumers to obtain an education, which some might not have had the opportunity to achieve.
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January 18, 2018 Anorexia and Bulimia - Signs, Symptoms & Treatment   - Maricruz Bermudez, LMFT Supervising Therapist Youth and Young Adult Services ICBHS

Eating disorders can affect anyone regardless of age and socioeconomically status. Family members may be suffering through this and not know it –and/or–not comprehend what they are going through. Not eating enough or eating too much all at once? This may be a sign of an eating disorder. Join us as Maricruz Bermudez talks more in depth about the various eating disorders and the treatments available.
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January 25, 2018 - Finding Recovery with a Song: Wellness Center Music Program - Sergio Alberti Wellness Center Music Instructor Celia & Jessica Superstars Members

Mental Health problems can shut down a life, as the stress of coping isolates and steals hope and energy. At the Behavioral Health Wellness Center, the music program brings people together making fantastic music in recovery. Join the music instructor Sergio Alberti and two Superstar singers as they share their stories and songs with our community.
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February 1, 2018 - Mental Health Support at Imperial Valley College - Guadalupe Garcia, LMFT Clinical Mental Health Counselor Student Health Center Imperial Valley College

IVC students, are you anxious about life? Depressed about grades? Imperial valley College provides mental health services and referrals to Imperial County Behavioral Health if more support appears necessary. Listen and join us, as Guadalupe Garcia discusses this resource.
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December 7, 2017 - Dispelling the Myth of Violence and Mental Illness - John Grohol, Psy.D. Founder of PsychCentral Health Network

Historically, society (this means you!) has perceived people with mental disorders as being more violent and dangerous than normal folks. Dr. Grohol shares the facts.
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December  14, 2017 - Teen Challenge: Stress, Anger Management & Mindfulness - Dalia Pesqueira, LMFT Program Supervisor Youth & Young Adult Services

Youth and Young Adults face an emerging world of cellphones, 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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December 21, 2017 - Identifying and Treating Eating Disorders  - Aalamgeer Ibrahim, MD Psychiatrist

When you become so preoccupied with food and weight issues that you find it harder and harder to focus on other aspects of your life, it may be an early sign of an eating disorder. Studies suggest that 1 in 20 people will be affected at some point in their lives. Ultimately without treatment, eating disorders can take over a person’s life and lead to serious, potentially life threatening conditions.
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December 28, 2017 - Unwrapping Joy for the Holidays - Peter DiManno, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker

How we manage our thoughts and feelings can make the difference between a pleasurable and enjoyable holiday and an irritable time spent noticing traffic snarls, money worries, and others’ shortfalls. Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, applied to the situations of the season, as discussed with licensed clinician Peter DiManno, minimize stress, make interactions kinder, and holidays more joyful.
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