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November 9, 2017 Imperial County Veteran’s Service Organization - Roberto H. Avila Veteran Services Officer Imperial County Veteran Services Office Veterans have a range of possible support needs, joins us as we speak to the local Veteran’s Service Officer about access, supports, and how Imperial County care for those who put their lives on the line for our safety and freedom.
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November 16, 2017 - Mindful Warrior Project: Bootcamp for Re-Entering Civilian Life - Gail Soffer Founder and Executive Director Mindful Warrior Project Why Mindfulness for veterans? Mindfulness is an evidence-based life practice that has been proven in hundreds of research studies to have a positive impact in the following areas: quality of life (depression, stress & anxiety, performance, sleep disorders, or addiction, etc.) Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and suicide. These are areas that are of significant importance in the veteran community.
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November 23, 2017 - Serenity Park: Healing Veterans and Parrots - Dr. Lorin Lindner Founder The Association for Serenity Park Sanctuary (C.A.R.E.) Serenity Park Sanctuary is an independent work therapy program for disabled, formerly homeless, veterans with combat-related trauma. The veterans work with similarly traumatized, rescued parrots who reside at a sanctuary. The unique relationship that develops is therapeutic for both and the veterans are allowed flexible schedules so they can continue physical and mental health appointments, as they work towards healing.
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November 30, 2017 - Our Healing Companions - Dr. Aubrey Fine Professor California State Polytechnic University (CALPoly) Celebrate our kinship with animals of all species and how this bond makes many of our lives complete. Examine the mysteries of why we connect with companion animals, as well as their possible role in therapy settings. Aubrey Fine integrates scientific explanations with personal anecdotes and testimonials to shed light on this unique love and it’s happiness and healing potentials.
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October 5, 2017 - World Mental Health Day Summit - Patricia Arevalo-Caro, LPT Program Supervisor Center for Clinical Training ICBHS - El Centro World Mental Health Day Summit is on October 6th. The summit will take place on Imperial Valley College Campus. The summit is to inform and educate the local leadership and communities of the Imperial Valley.
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October 12, 2017 - 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. 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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October 19, 2017 - Attention Deficit Disorder in Children - Pria Persaud, MD Board Certified Psychiatrist Children Services ICBHS - El Centro We all know kids who can’t sit still, who never seem to listen, who don’t follow instructions no matter how clearly you present them, or who blurt our inappropriate comments at inappropriate times. Sometimes these children are labeled as troublemakers, or criticized for being lazy and undisciplined. However, they may have ADD/ADHD.
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October 26, 2017 - Madness: A Bipolar Life - Marya Hornbacher - Author, Professor and Journalist “Madness will push you anywhere it wants. It never tells you where you’re going, or why. It Tells You it doesn’t matter. It persuades you. It dangles something sparkly before you, shimmering like that water patch on the road up ahead. You will drive until you find it, the treasure, the thing you most desire.” -Marya Hornbacher, Madness: A Bipolar Life
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November 2, 2017 - Transgender: Understanding the Gender Umbrella - Dr. Ebony M. Williams, Psy.D. Cultural Competency Consultant 41% of people who identify as transgender report attempting suicide. Dr. Ebony M. Williams joins us to discuss the traditional gender model compared to the gender umbrella. Learn how the gender model may no longer be applicable, due to the different ways that people in our society see themselves or identify them-selves within a complex gender umbrella.
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